Moda - Parktown North

What a divine little restaurant! Set in the parking lot of a block of flats in Craighall Park. We had the blue crab starter (so delicious, we forgot to take pic... read more What a divine little restaurant! Set in the parking lot of a block of flats in Craighall Park. We had the blue crab starter (so delicious, we forgot to take pictures) pizzas for mains, and tiramisu for dessert. The food was delicious and well prepared. The coffee was good too! We will definitely be back!

Small restaurant set in the courtyard of an apartment building. Not the best ambience as some of the seats are in the parking lot however the food more than mak... read more Small restaurant set in the courtyard of an apartment building. Not the best ambience as some of the seats are in the parking lot however the food more than makes up for it. The mushroom risotto is delicious and not too stodgy as some risottos can be. It’s also packed with mushrooms. The chocolate mousse is a generous portion and is light and airy. Perfect end to a heavy dinner.

While we’ve known about the little tucked away Shepherd’s Market square for years, for some reason we’ve only recently ventured in and tried out the three resta... read more While we’ve known about the little tucked away Shepherd’s Market square for years, for some reason we’ve only recently ventured in and tried out the three restaurants. It was a spur of the moment decision to try Moda one evening after a movie.<br/ <br/ We arrived fairly late and the restaurant was still packed and buzzing. The owner managed to squeeze us into a lonely table which was actually in the parking lot, we didn’t mind at all, it is more of a street cafe vibe than a formal restaurant.<br/ <br/ We were served fairly promptly and ordered lasagna, pizza, Gorgonzola gnocchi, and a veal ravioli. Food arrived timeously and we tucked in.<br/ <br/ Gnocchi was delicious and a definite highlight. It is however a very rich dish and personally I wouldn’t be able to finish the plate The few mouthfuls I wrestled from my wife were good enough for me. I reckon it could easily be shared between two people together with a salad although she demolished the plate.<br/ <br/ The ravioli was also good, tasty and light, not the dish for the really hungry though. Lasagna was ok, although I’ve never been impressed with lasagna in a restaurant. It was a sizable portion and sizzling hot. The large pizza had a nice thin crispy crust and just the right amount of toppings and smoked flavour.<br/ <br/ All in all a pleasant and enjoyable meal at this little street side restaurant. Well suited for a very casual dinner with friends or family. Quirky and charming. Will definitely go back for the gnocchi alone and try out a few of the other dishes.

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Small, cozy unusual location in Hyde Park. Excellent pizza and the seafood pasta is unbelievable. Parking: Secure Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per p... read more Small, cozy unusual location in Hyde Park. Excellent pizza and the seafood pasta is unbelievable. Parking: Secure Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: R 200–250 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Tagliatelle Seafood, Seafood Pasta Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Paid parking lot