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  • 5/5 Siwe N. 9 months ago on Google
    What an amazing restaurant with a beautiful view. Everything in this place is soothing and calming. You can see a bit of Melville while eating dinner or lunch. The service from the staff is top notch and their food comes quick. Usually after ordering our drinks we waited less than 5 minutes to get our food. I ordered a cheese burger and it was the best cheese burger Iโ€™ve had in a while. It is suitable for dates with your partner or to bring your family as it is kid friendly. There are also rooms as part of the accommodation. Before you go there be sure to book online for a table.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Lerato M. 2 years ago on Google
    It is nothing short of amazing. Views, great service, friendly staff, scrumptious food! An experience of note๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฅ‚
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Milan O. 1 year ago on Google
    Outstanding. We booked a mid-week stay for our anniversary and it exceeded my expectations. I was warmly greeted with my own choice of welcome drink, followed by an extremely well prepared dinner. Our room was comfortable and well equipped with all the modern amenities. I was also pleasantly surprised when I found out that our breakfast was included as we were staying guests. The menu is reminiscent of my old favourite breakfast spot, Pabloโ€™s Eggs-Go Bar, which Iโ€™ve missed terribly. Our waiter Andrew was superb and made our evening extra special. Canโ€™t wait to come again.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Jo-Ann B. 8 months ago on Google
    Thank you to James, our waiter for the experience of excellent service as our appointed waiter was to โ€œbusyโ€ to assist. The security guy was helpful and did more than he should, friendly guy and he showed us where to park. The view of the place is really amazing, the couches are cozy as well, a great place to have drinks with friends.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 MwanaWevhu by A. 1 year ago on Google
    The perfect place for a little escape from the city life. So peaceful. I wouldn't have imagined finding such a spot would be this convenient. I even forgot to take pics of the beautiful views ๐Ÿซ  but the food was ๐Ÿ’ฏ and so was the service.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Sebastian van 't H. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a casual dinner with nine people at the Pablo House in the restaurant Dos Manos. The location view is breathtaking. The food is excellent and the service is great. What a gem. This was the first time for us. Five of our friends stayed over and found the rooms and service fantastic. If you live in Johannesburg as we do and you have people that need to stay in Johannesburg we can recommend the Pablo House. If you are looking for a lunch or dinner spot we can also recommend the Pablo House. If you go for dinner keep in mind that the restaurant closes at 22:00.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Tshepiso S. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely great. The food is delicious and fresh. The accommodation is also very good, clean, we had the loft. Problem is parking if you only visiting the restaurant. Book first
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 mashabane l. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved staying at Pablo House. The staff was friendly, we got welcoming drinks in arrival. Didn't have to stand waiting to be checked in...instead we were offered to sit on a couch, sip on our drinks while we wait. The room was gorgeous....the food delicious. Beautiful views, the owner and his wife...amazing people. It is really Melville hidden gem.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 NOMHLE N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great hidden gem. The staff is helpful and friendly. Security is vigilant so you feel safe. The rooms are clean and modern. There's art, they're en suite and coffee/tea is available. The lighting of the walkways in the evening is so enchanting. There's an eatery here. If you are looking for a place to stay and you're considering Pablo, you have made a good choice.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Farhana S. 2 years ago on Google
    Met a few friends for lunch at the venue. Breathless, followed by Breathtaking views, from all the way up the hill. However, I must warn those of you who are as unfit as me ...take the tuktuk to the venue! Do not attempt the vertical uphill walk-drag-your-body gym initiation. But, it is well worth it! The wholesome food, the service, the views that makes you feel like you are on top of the world ...all worth that uphill hike ๐Ÿ˜€ After lunch, we practically rolled downhill. Huge fun!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great hotel with some stunning views over Joburg. The staff were great and will definitely stay there again. The food was excellent
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Sam S. 10 months ago on Google
    It is a lovely place to spend in the middle of Johannesburg, but don't expect entertainment. The vibe and design and a nice restaurant are the reasons you reach here and can spend calm, romantic moments, that is what all of us need! The rooms are modern and have all you need for romantic nights, Take it easy here after running around in life in Joburg

  • 4/5 Luke St C. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place. Friendly service and decent food, lovely comfy arm chair in my room which I always appreciate. All my friends complain about the loud Muzak constantly piped in the restaurant and lobby, but I convince them to come anyway.

  • 5/5 Breggie De V. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is heaven on earth! The views from the restaurant are breathtakingly beautiful! It is a boutique hotel. Booking is essential for the restaurant area. The food, the service, the view is a 10/10. We are planning to have my husband's birthday party there.

  • 5/5 Stephan D. 1 year ago on Google
    Went only for breakfastโ€ฆ will definitely be back to sleep over and experience the dinner menu! quiet peaceful and breakfast was great quality friendly staff all is good.

  • 5/5 Steve D. 1 year ago on Google
    This exceeded my expectations. It is in a quiet neighborhood and from the front you would never guess the view that you have from the rooms and the restaurant. The food was stellar and location was an easy Uber ride to where ever we wanted to go. Highly recommend this quaint boutique hotel.

  • 5/5 kholofelo m. 1 year ago on Google
    I had the most fantastic stay at Pablo House for my Birthday. The service wasn't just impeccable, the owners were kind and made my stay so special. The rooms were beautiful, clean and spacious. The location was amazing with a great view of the sunrise and sunset and the food delicious. 100% recommend.

  • 5/5 Antonia G. 1 year ago on Google
    We really enjoyed our stay at Pablo House. Our room was very modern, nicely furnished and absolutely clean. We got welcome drinks after arrival and early check-in was not a problem at all. The view over the city was fantastically beautiful, we didn't expect that. The food, whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, was excellent. The pizza was one of the best we have ever eaten. All the staff and the owner himself are super friendly and welcoming. We will definitely come back and can recommend it 100%.

  • 4/5 Victor P. 11 months ago on Google
    This place was a good surprise. I went at night so couldnโ€™t enjoy the benefits of what otherwise could have been a beautiful view. They mess up our booking (โ€œit was not on their systemโ€), but ended up accommodating us. The place is actually very nice and beautiful unlike almost every other place in the area. The food was very good, but I believe that both food and drinks are a little bit overpriced for a place that has slow service and not enough infrastructure. (R115 for a margarita pizza). It is, I think, the bar of a guesthouse, turned into a restaurant, so, it has so much potential but not yet there. Btw, curiously there is only one bathroom for the entire place, but it was two toilets in it, put together without divisions.

  • 5/5 Liam V. 11 months ago on Google
    I've been coming to Pablo House for years! I've had my last 3 birthdays there and loved every single one, the cocktails are great and the food is even better. The only downfall I found was not being able to drive there (as there is limited parking that is reserved for overnight guests). The view from the resturant makes Pablo House stand out for me when it comes to similar priced places. Just make sure to book!

  • 5/5 Daniel P. 1 year ago on Google
    Good restaurant for light meals. A good wine selection too and an excellent view from the dining area. A bit like a Cape wine farm. We didn't stay over so I can't comment on the rooms.

  • 5/5 Terri D. 6 months ago on Google
    We were so lucky to be referred to this boutique hotel in Joburg. The property is stunningly beautiful and the room is comfortable and inviting. Set in a beautiful part of town, the guests are a combination of international travelers, repeat guests and locals, making for a wonderful place to interact with interesting people. The food is exceptional. Every dish is made with care. It's not only tasty, but also lovely in the presentation. Everyone including the owners and staff are so friendly and make you feel welcome. :)

  • 4/5 Alicia H. 7 months ago on Google
    Ate at the restaurant here, and it is a very cute place to dine at. All the decoration here is very aesthetically pleasing to be surrounded by, as it gives me a "greenhouse" vibe. The staff is very friendly, and helped us to be comfortable when we needed to move the table away from the sun, and helped put up an umbrella to block out more sun when needed. The food here is yummy, and very good portions. However, the food and cocktails did take longer than expected, and there was no updates or anything to inform us how much longer the food was going to take (we waited around 1 hour and 15 min for our food) One huge downfall is the parking space here. There is hardly any parking (around 5 spaces, which are mainly reserved for hotel guests) and if you want to park, you are requested to park 7 min away (by the SuperSpa) and you have to walk up a very steep hill to get to the restaurant. But overall, besides the walk, and slow delivery of food/drinks. I did enjoy it here.

  • 4/5 Bruce T. 5 months ago on Google
    The hotel is located in a very nice neighbourhood but the parking places are very limited. The food at the restaurant is very good but the service is very slow. The decoration of the hotel and rooms is very pleasant but the isolation is very poor as it is freezing cold everywhere especially in the rooms even with heaters on.

  • 5/5 Koketso K. 5 months ago on Google
    A fantastic place. The service was superb. We celebrated our bookclub's year end with lunch at the Dos Manos Restaurant and slept over at The Villa. And we loved it. Food was tasty. The rooms at The Villa are beautiful ๐Ÿ˜.

  • 5/5 Bay H. 4 months ago on Google
    A delicious breakfast with a wonderful view! The carbonara scramble was scrumptious!! Our waiter Emmanuel was great.

  • 5/5 Emma van D. 9 months ago on Google
    Stunning location and great food! Highly recommended, especially for a special occasion. Slightly pricey, but the food was delicious and service top notch. Would love to return in the day time to be able to see the beautiful view.

  • 5/5 Farryn B. 2 years ago on Google
    My husband and I spent the night there, what a wonderful place, in the heart of Melville. Lovely views, room and the breakfast was outstanding. Hope to come back and experience it again for a few more days.

  • 5/5 Tsholofelo T. 2 years ago on Google
    Truly a tranquil place. Great service on arrival until you leave. Great view of the city. Their restaurant Dos Manos serves good food with filling portions. Reasonable prices for a great experience.

  • 5/5 Susan W. 1 year ago on Google
    We came to Johannesburg to visit our daughter and stayed at the Pablo House for 4 nights. The Pablo House was the highlight of a great trip. The staff was amazing and very friendly. They were willing to help with all of the requests we had. The food was amazing-especially the breakfast every morning. Our daughter loved joining us each day as well. And our room was phenomenal. The space was so inviting, and the view was spectacular. We would definitely stay here again the next time we are in town!

  • 5/5 Nontsikelelo R. 2 years ago on Google
    Thank you for ur hospitality, beautiful views

  • 5/5 rose d. 2 years ago on Google
    Magnificent. Waking up with views of Melville Koppies was great. Was a getaway in my own city. Great pizzas and burgers too.

  • 5/5 EC J. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful place to be, very friendly staff, wow oh the food is delicious, honestly is a place to be. I am given Pablo house 100 stars ๐ŸŒŸ .

  • 5/5 Juan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Superb and tasty food. Great views. Great service.

  • 5/5 Refilwe N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great views of the Melville Koppies, cocktails and pizzas. A wonderful place for Sundowners or a romantic dinner. You need to book ahead.

  • 5/5 Jomo T. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing view, the food was amazing. Some of the best pizza in Joburg. This place is such a vibe

  • 4/5 Willem S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pizza! Nice views, good service in restaurant and very friendly vibe.

  • 5/5 Candz K. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved my overnight stay at Pablo House. Not only are the views exquisite but the room is beautifully decorated and the food is out of this world. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Johannesburg.

  • 5/5 Alexandra H. 1 year ago on Google
    Hotel is very comfortable and clean. We had been here in August and as it was cold at night weโ€˜ve got warming blankets in the bed.๐Ÿฅฐ Food is awesome for breakfast and dinner. Also the view from the restaurant is amazing.

  • 5/5 Dominique E. 1 year ago on Google
    Attended a wine tasting and dinner at this 5 star venue - what a magnificent evening. The views, the dรฉcor, the scenery, the staff, the food, oh and of course the wine made for a very memorable evening. Will certainly be back! Thank you

  • 5/5 Hlobi N. 1 year ago on Google
    The best place ever if you want peace. so calm and lovely. The FOOD, The Service, The Rooms. The People...right to the parking guy outside. I just Love this place

  • 5/5 Jayanthika M. 2 years ago on Google
    Stunning views. Great vibe. Good food. Who needs more.

  • 5/5 Val K. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved Pablo House. Food FANTASTIC...this is a hidden gem. Views breathtaking!! Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Bongisa D. 2 years ago on Google
    Their pizza is amazing , perfect place with beautiful sunset views

  • 2/5 Anthea K. 1 year ago on Google
    This review is strictly for the restaurant- having visited a few years ago and again last week last week found the food qaulity has really declined, we unfortunately won't be back. The starters were ok, the pizzas for mains were an absolute let down, a far cry from the pillowy neapolitan style pizzas we experienced there last visit. The pork belly pizza was so sweet we actually though there might be sugar in the dough. We opted for a slice of cake for desert, the cake slice was dry and hard on the outside. Beautiful venue but the food is a let down and not worth the price.

  • 5/5 JP B. 1 year ago on Google
    Parking off at Dos Manos for a bite at sunset must be one of thee things to do in Johannesburg. They make really good food and have a really good drinks menu too. Great cocktails. One of the best unspoilt views in Johannesburg. They also have really interesting and thought provoking art.


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