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Il Contadino

Coffee Shop Italian
19 4th Ave, Parktown North, Randburg, 2193, South Africa
(43 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Pet Friendly

The Diack Family Farm, Brightside is based in the foothill of the ancient Magaliesberg​ Mountain Range.

Blessed with rich, fertile soil the farm produces virtually all in-season vegetables used by il Contadino. Only organic(no poisons/inorganic fertilizers) methods are used to grow our vegetables. We are working towards using our seed, leaving a small portion of each crop to go to seed.

The farm also Provides free-range chickens, ducks, eggs, acorn-fed pigs, wild boar, grass-fed Suffolk Lamb, and Dexter beef. The plates of delicious food in the restaurant are decorated with beautiful flowers harvested in the garden.

The farm is a perfect circle in as much as all the manure from the animals is used in the garden and the composted cuttings. The egg shells and edible waste from the restaurant are put back into the soil and fed to the pigs. Even empty milk bottles adorn the soft fruit trees filled with natural bug lures to safeguard our fruit. The farm kitchens produce chutneys, jellies, some cheeses, and charcuterie products. Brightside is a magical, happy place with all manner of livestock foraging all over the place, staff working with a song on their lips, and of course the remarkable gardens.

Reviews (43)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.3
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Jamie T. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Thandeka Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 04 Dec 24
    You never disappoint. Loved everything about my visit to your establishment

  • Mareike N. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Dec 24
    Lovely waiters, great food

  • Yemurai M. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 30 Nov 24
    We had an awesome time. Food was great, ambience was phenomenal. Shout out to the DJ playing the cool beats and also secretly photo bombing our pictures. Will definitely be back

  • Nicole S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 27 Nov 24
    Enjoyable evening and lovely restaurant ambiance. Service from waiter was engaging and informative.

  • Terry M. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 22 Nov 24
    Always fantastic food with friendly staff and a homey atmosphere. I'm able to have starters, mains, dessert and drinks without worrying about budget. My favourite restaurant.

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  • TRACY P. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 08 Nov 24
    Love this restaurant. Always visit here when in Jhb. Great ethos on food. Best produce. Enjoy every mouthful. Service faultless. Non alchohol gins , wines plus other would be a fabulous addition.

  • Susan N. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lionel A. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 03 Nov 24
    Excellent quality and service. Thank you chef James and team

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 10h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 10h00 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 10h00 - 21h30
  • Thursday 10h00 - 21h30
  • Friday 10h00 - 21h30
  • Saturday 10h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday 10h00 - 15h00