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Forti Grill and Bar

Italian
209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0010, South Africa
(1512 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Sunsets
  • Gourmet Guide Rated 2019

Forti Grill and Bar is the dream of well known SA celebrity chef Fortunato Mazzone. After 22 very successful years at SA icon restaurant Ritrovo, Forti (as he is known) is creating a flagship restaurant to a truly international standard. Forti Grill and Bar is an upmarket restaurant with an Italian flair and a true emphasis on hospitality and exceptional food. It will cater for Sun International VIP clientele, diplomats, high profile businessmen, socialites and Fortis favourite – his loyal regulars with a beautifully and luxuriously appointed dining room and showpiece kitchen offering service and cuisine of a superior standard. The restaurant seats 180 and includes 2 private rooms and a full temperature controlled wine cellar / private room and an elegant bar serving some of the most exclusive drinks in SA. There is an outdoor terrace featuring screened off pergolas with private tables, outdoor tables, communal seating at raised tables and lounge seating for those who just want to relax. The most exclusive rooftop terrace in SA offering fine dining under the stars.

Our service team boasts SAs most experienced front of house managers and no less than 3 culinary springboks in the kitchen under the leadership of famed culinary molecular artist Edward Clegg as well as pastry whizz Jean-Mari Hanekom. Our famous Ritrovo team of Niki Pouris and Quinton Russell are on the floor with Francesco and the whole team is all bound together under the watchful eye and guidance of Forti.

Reviews (1512)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.6
  • LIZO Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 21 Apr 25
    Absolutely loved it!

  • STELLA Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 20 Apr 25
    Amazing food , service and vibe

  • KROON Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 20 Apr 25
    Fantastic service on a very busy evening - even with warm place and hands-on owners and managers. Food was also excellent. We will be back!

  • LINDA Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Pam Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    0.0
    0.0
    0.0
  • CAROL Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 15 Apr 25
    Forti still has the most delicious Italian food and is always offering new and tasty dishes! I had my favourite Kidneys starter and a fresh Buffalo mozzarella salad....my friends had delicious salmon and the lumaconi pasta....the restaurant red wine collaboration with Saronsberg is superb! A visit from the Maestro chef was lovely as was the Maestro Andrea singing later (and we got easy access arm bands to the concert) Many thanks!!

  • LIZA Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Apr 25
    Went there for lunch before Bochelli. Absolutely 5 star all the way. Was such a stunning build up for the show. Would definitely recommend it. Food was tasty great value for money. Ambience was incredible

  • Jenny May J. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • GISELLE K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Apr 25
    Everything was world class

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 11h45 - 21h00
  • Tuesday 11h45 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 11h45 - 21h00
  • Thursday 11h45 - 21h00
  • Friday 11h45 - 22h30
  • Saturday 11h45 - 22h30
  • Sunday 11h45 - 21h00