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Allora

24 Central, Gwen Lane - Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
011 784 2152
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Ranked #43 of 417 restaurants in Johannesburg
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Most recent review
- 17 Jun 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Champaign
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26 reviews 26 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We waited 55 minutes for our first course to come out at this restaurant and all it was was soup. The tomato and cheese appetizer was not very good either. I had asked for a medium rare steak and got a well done steak but due to the 90 minutes before it arrived ate it instead of waiting. We would... More

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Gordon's Bay, South Africa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

A lovely Restuarant with a good variety menu catering for all. Excellent selection of good wines, though a bit expensive. The service was excellent and all the staff were friendly and helpfully. Our food was excellent!

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Been here a few times and the food never disappoints. Great variety, quality and friendly service. Wine list is good as well. Does not matter if you are having a Pasta, Salad, Pizza, Fish or the Veal, it will definitely be delicious!

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Johannesburg
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22 reviews 22 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We visit Allora at least twice a month and absolutely love their food! Their seafood pizza is TO DIE FOR! Always a pleasant experience. A bit costly though,

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UAE
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26 reviews 26 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

when in doubt - allora is always a winner - great selection of pasta/pizza and mains and good wine list. Best for business lunch / dinner

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Cape Town
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We love the Allora restaurant in Franschhoek, and when we came across a sister restaurant in Johannesburg, we had to try it. It is well worth the visit. The food was excellent (we had the veal with sweet wine and mushrooms for main course), and the waiters were very friendly and helpful. Great ambiance, the place was buzzing. Try sit... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

My guest and i decided to share a platter for two which was pricey despite that they were starter dishes. The food was poorly prepared and lacked flavour.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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35 reviews 35 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

The atmosphere is good as you get the feeling of an european cafe. They have a patio where one can sit outside. The service was vey nice. The food was random, not too good, but also not disappointing.Wouldn't go there for a classy business dinner...rather for a easy lunch with the family.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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7 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

The food was ok, nothing too grand, Foccacia was absolutely dry. Minestrone soup was a disappointment. Dessert was excellent

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013 via mobile

After reading good reports about this restaurant I decided to take some friends there for dinner. Boy what a disappointment. The food was bland and over priced, the service was non existent and my water glass smelled so bad I had to ask for a clean one. At first I wondered why, on a Saturday night the restaurant was so... More

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