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DW 11-13

Corner Bompass and Jan Smuts avenue | Dunkeld West, Johannesburg, South Africa
011 341 0663
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Ranked #12 of 398 restaurants in Johannesburg
Cuisines: European
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86% Recommend
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Gaborone, South-East, Botswana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This is a special restaurant all round. The decor is welcoming but not intrusive, the table settings tasteful but not over the top. Its all about the food. And, by and large, exceptional food it is. Our starters were almost perfect, the only false note being an over-vinegared pear "chutney" accompanying the fois gras that jarred with the subtlety of... More

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Dublin
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

I was invited to lunch here, and as I am not local, had no expectation bar good company. I was pleasantly surprised with the whole meal and service, and have to explain why only rating 4. If I had known that this was considered one of the top 10 restaurants in SA, I would have been a little more critical... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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39 reviews 39 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We have a problem here ... this restaurant is reviewed twice, both #13 and #32! It should be ranked at a much better position, anyway, ... Superb food, superbly presented. Great service. The prices are not outrageously expensive and the decor is very pleasant. I have been there on several occasions, never been disappointed.

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South Africa
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34 reviews 34 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This restaurant is listed as one of the TOP10 in South Africa - the only one from Gauteng! We've had lunch here three times before and have enjoyed each visit and the food was (almost) always special. If a restaurant, with a very small menu selection is chosen to be in the top 10, we expect every single item to... More

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44 reviews 44 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

We had a very nice lunch this afternoon at DW13 .The food was well presented,very tasty and the service was very good.The lamb and steak was world class

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

2 years ago we walked out of this restaurant unfed - we had waited 21/2 hours for our food and we left as it was served. We swore never to return. But... friends were visiting and wanted to experience (theoretically) one of the best restaurants in Joburg. Our experience was just disappointing in every respect. The waiters were intrusive when... More

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Simon's Town, South Africa
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I liked the food, which I feel is good value. The menu choices were fair and the service good. This is one of my favourite restaurants as it is consistent and the menu often offers interesting new experiences.

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Sandton, South Africa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Went to DW11-13 on a Saturday for lunch, food was excellent, service was great, we were not rushed. A bit disappointed with the salmon (not sure about the crust...), but the starter was fabulous (quails and langoustines). Not cheap, but not expensive for what you get! I like quiet restaurants, I loved it there. Table of 5, we didn't have... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

It is always a treat to dine at DW11-13. As a local entertaining a New York guest last night we were not disappointed. The food was fabulous - every last mouthful - elegant, not over-worked in anyway at all, surprising without being contrived and servings just the right size. The wine service was good and all suggestions thoroughly enjoyed. The... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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28 reviews 28 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013 via mobile

I had been waiting for a long time to go to this restaurant and went with a gourmet foodie friend. The food was very good, the service attentive but discreet. However, following the hype that this restaurant gets, we were somewhat underwhelmed. The food is not in a Michelin-type class and yet has European level prices. For good food and... More

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