Yossi’s is a vibey day night café started by Dave & Darryl Hofmann in an old house situated in the heart of Glenwood. It has been given great attention from national magazines due to its uniqueness and for the renaissance it has created in the area. It is currently rated in the Top 30 restaurants in KZN. Yossi’s started as a small day time café but soon grew into a late night venue due to its vibe, interesting and well priced food. A great following of regular patrons from as far as Ballito to Hillcrest are attracted to Yossi’s eclectic mix of furniture and couches on the inside (non-smoking) and outside (smoking). This medium size 75 seater restaurant spills over onto the pavement on most nights with couches and old dining suites aplenty.The food is a mixture of Moroccan, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes with big emphasis on social eating. The starters are a wide variety of mezze items from pate’s, tapenades to stuffed falafel with feta and herbed lamb meatballs stuffed with olives. These items range from R10-R18 per dish or a platter for R38. Mains include dishes from lamb tagines to vegetable fritter stacks and stuffed chicken breasts. You can chill on a couch of any size from 2 to a 16 seater and enjoy a hookah pipe with Turkish coffee and Uzo or our house special Turkish Tiger shooter which is a condensed milk based nightcap. A big selection of styled cocktails and smoothies are great for those wishing for a casual drink. 127 Davenport Road, GlenwoodT: +27 (0) 31 201 0090
Pizzetta is the brainchild of Marcelle Labuschagne & Sean Roberts, who made a name for themselves on the restaurant scene with their first restaurant café 1999 which was voted top 10 in S.A in 2006 by diners club and wine magazine.They opened Pizzetta in mid 2006 with front man Tyrell Francis who runs the show. It has been has been a success story from the word go, simplicity is what it is all about at Pizzetta. The menu is comprises of 13 pizzas, 6 salads, 2 dessert pizzas with specials changing daily, specials include Italian style mezze platters, pizza, salad and dessert specials.All pizzas are available in two sizes “Bambino and Grande” Bambinos are particularly small and are priced accordingly. The idea is that you can celebrate different tastes by ordering more than one bambino, and don’t forget to throw a salad in the middle of the table for all to share from. The grande pizza is your standard pizza size, and is available for those who think that the pizzas are just too darn good to share.Favourites on the menu include the Chicken, jalapeño, feta and avocado or Gorgonzola, onion marmalade and wild rocket pizza. For dessert clients can try their unique Desserts Pizza like the Nutello, marshmallow, nuts and mascarpone or gelato pizza.If the thought of pizza doesn’t grab you why not grab a magazine from the lounge soak up the vibe of the increasingly popular “Davenport District” sipping on an Illy espresso or an exotic cocktail.139 Davenport Road, GlenwoodT: +27 (0) 31 201 1019
Hemingways Bistro is situated in the heart of Glenwood, the up and coming entertainment hot spot of Durban. Established and run by Morne Fourie, Hemingways has fast become known as a buzzing up market restaurant set in an old Glenwood home that offers an intimate and warm atmosphere. Emphasis has been placed on Décor and gives this restaurant a unique Afro-Latino character.
Seating is available inside one of their themed dining rooms or on their patio area which has been voted as among the top three outside dining destinations in Durban. The mood is friendly and up beat.
They offer an extensive menu that includes breakfast, light lunch and a main menu option that is available all day. A large selection of modern South African cuisine, a selection of daily prepared homemade pastas and a vegetarian friendly menu ensures that nobody is left feeling disappointed. Emphasis is placed on only the freshest ingredients and ensures every dish is of the highest quality.
131 Davenport Road, Glenwood, Durban
T: 031 202 4906
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