Chef James Diack owns several restaurants in Jo'burg, serving food primarily from his family's farm in the nearby town of Magaliesburg. Il Contadino is his Italian offering (with some Spanish and French thrown in), specialising in pasta and pizza, and the menu is almost entirely local and sustainable. Il Contadino's atmosphere is glamorous, yet casual. Bookings are essential for dinner.
Il Contadino
Johannesburg
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