The Wits Club

I hosted my bridal tea here for 26 people and it was perfect! The restaurant accommodated all my menu edits and allowed us to set up our own decor. The buffet and sitting tables were set up so beautifully. The food was divine! Service was excellent and overall the day was so seamless that I recommend Olives and Plates for an event that is frustration and worry free

I would not have expected to find an Olives and Plates at Wits, but it was still absolutely amazing. They had their standard table of desserts and an amazing outdoor area to sit and eat. It was relatively quiet for a weekend but I can see how it could get really busy on the weekdays. We ordered a myriad of dishes including the Turkish eggs which were super cute. I would definitely come back and try some other items off the menu because I know everything would be super tasty.

What a hidden gem! The food was exceptional, and portions are very generous. The venue has a lovely relaxed vibe. The staff were extremely helpful, patient, and entertained our strange requests .

I had the pleasure of visiting for breakfast on Sunday morning. This is definitely one of the best restaurants to visit in Johannesburg. The seating outside in the garden is really great as it gives a sense of being out of the hustle and bustle of the city. The food never disappoints. the portion sizes are really good and the quality is always consistent of the highest standard. it is advisable to make a booking as there is always a waiting list.

The restaurant is situated at the Wits University. I went with my brother and we entered through the main university entrance, later we realized there is an easier way to access the restaurant which is directly off Empire road. The restaurant is at bottom part of the university and is partly indoor and partly outdoor. It is a really beautiful setting , surrounded by beautiful cape Dutch style buildings which are part of a university alumni club or something like that. Olives Plates is a well known brand and they have a few locations including at the upmarket Hyde Park shopping center. The setting was 10/10. Service was slightly slow and it felt like I had to constantly get up to call the waiter when I needed something. It was relatively bush for a Wednesday lunch time. The food is brilliantly presented, decent portion size and great quality. I ordered the potato and carrot mash as a side to my grilled hake. I also asked for the small side salad, which really was a small side salad if a bit of lettuce and a few small tomatoes. I was genuinely shocked when we received the bill and realized that they charge R65 for this tiny side salad. Also R33 for a cold drink, and R90 for a piece of cake ; I understand it is a good restaurant but after seeing these prices on the bill it left me with a very horrible feeling to the extent that I felt ripped off and would be reluctant to return.