Gem Of The Bushveld - Mogale

Ahhh, I love this place so much. Once a month or so, on a Sunday, when I feel as if the weekend was just not enough, my heart craves a get away and going to The Gem gives me all I need to face the new week. Very dramatic I know, but it just seems so far away from the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg. The Sunday lunch changes weekly, which is kind of like going to family for lunch and being pleasantly surprised with the dish that the have lovingly prepared for you. If for some reason you are not feeling the meal of the day, their pizzas are delicious too. I love the Troviscosa. My very favourite meals so far have been the lamb ribs, short rib, chicken pie and lamb neck. Most of the meals are cooked in the pizza oven for hours, making them deliciously tender. All meals served with veggie and starch, nearly always something different. There is one waiter, Prince who is very friendly. This is not a gourmet, yuppy spot, come here for a very laid back, hearty, generous meal. Cherry on top, it's very well prices!

Nice bush setting, food is really good and drinks are well priced, service is decent and the staff are friendly, young manager/owner gets a bit keen after a few drinks, music could be better at night when it becomes a bar. Decent for a few drinks and chow with the guys or girls and for a chilled work function.