A Taste of Italy Awaits at Vini’s

Experience Bedfordview’s favourite Italian restaurant, known for wood-fired pizzas, signature pastas, and vibrant seafood dishes, all served in a stylish, inviting space.
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An Italian Restaurant with Timeless Ambiance

Step inside and experience a blend of Italian, continental, and cosmopolitan flavours in a setting that feels both elegant and comfortable. Plush leather seating, soft lighting, and attentive service create the perfect backdrop for an evening to remember. After your meal, unwind with a premium Scottish Malt Whisky or Cognac from our carefully selected collection.

Vini’s Italian Restaurant offers a spacious and welcoming atmosphere, even during busy evenings. In winter, the glow of the fireplace sets a cozy tone, while summer brings the charm of our Italian-style patio, complete with candlelit tables, a tranquil water feature, and graceful olive trees.

Signature Specials, Every Day of the Week

Vini’s Italian restaurant offers a variety of weekly specials that make every visit a little different. From wood-fired pizzas and hearty pastas to signature seafood and steak dishes, our specials highlight the flavours our guests love most. Whether you’re dining in or picking up a takeaway, there’s always something new to enjoy.

Live Entertainment at Vini’s Restaurant

Live Music on Sundays Dave Abbott
Watch the BIG game!
Live Music on Friday and Saturday
Dave Abbot entertains with great music at Vini's restaurant in bedfordview

Catch Dave live every Sunday at Vini’s Restaurant in Bedfordview. Dave is an accomplished singer/songwriter and solo artist, a superb musician with a great voice and one of the finest guitarists in South Africa, he also is adept on Fiddle, Keyboards and Harmonica. His “Live” repertoire stretches from Pop, Rock, and Jazz favourites right through to more unusual pieces like excerpts from “Riverdance”, “Jeff Beck” instrumentals, and “Monty Python.”

What he can guarantee is that you WILL have a good time, his cheerful and fun disposition rubs off on the crowd no matter what the situation.

Rugby-on-Tv sets-at-Vinis-Restaurant. Come watch the big games

Not only does Vini’s offer fine dining, quality live entertainment and a special ambiance with our glorious outside setting, but some serious big screen TV’s. Now your family get together does not mean you have to miss the whole game.

With big screen TV’S scattered strategically around the restaurant, you can enjoy a gathering and your meal, while still keeping up with your favourite teams progress.

Louise entertains with great music at Vini's restaurant in bedfordview

Experience the magic of live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening from 6.30pm – 9.30pm at Vini’s, featuring the talented Louise!

Perfect for festive company functions, delightful family gatherings, or a romantic dinner date, Vini’s promises an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy exceptional cuisine, a captivating ambiance, and a beautiful setting tailored for all occasions. Join us and make your evenings extraordinary!

Loved by Locals and Visitors Alike

Every meal at Vini’s Italian restaurant is meant to be enjoyed, shared, and remembered. From family celebrations to relaxed evenings with friends, our guests often describe their time with us as warm, welcoming, and full of flavor. Their stories reflect what we value most, good food, great company, and genuine hospitality.

Top rated
Vini's4.5
Based on 1909 reviews
Mark Austin
2 days ago
Every time I visit South Africa I make a point of dining at least once at Vini's. The food is excellent, and very reasonably priced, the service is attentive, but not overwhelming, and the atmosphere is pleasant and welcoming. I have never had anything but a great experience.
Richard Armour
2 days ago
Great food, the only place I eat ribs and the blue cheese, bacon & pear pizza is fantastic. Special kudos for the Scottish burger in the specials. As a proud Scot I really enjoyed.
David Fulton
2 days ago
Every time I visit Johannesburg for business or pleasure there is only ONE restaurant o go to and that is this amazing restaurant called Vinis in Bedfordview. The food, the service, the vibe and the amazing professional staff is just next level, hard to find this anywhere in SA. Next time you visit the City of Gold, make sure you put this restaurant on your bucket list, you won't be sorry. Keep up the great work Billy, Kirsty and Marc, here's to many more amazing years to come. Looking forward to visiting your amazing restaurant soon. Warmest regards David Fulton, Founder and CEO Reddrok Water Security Corporation
Great taste, value for money and friendly service. Highly recommended
Savannah Farah
2 days ago
Some restaurants feed you. Others become part of your family. Vini’s is the latter. I’ve been going to Vini’s for 27 years, and it has become so much more than a restaurant to us. It’s part of our family history. From celebrating my grandparents’ 60th birthdays when I was just 10 years old, to celebrating my own daughter’s baptism there, Vini’s has been the backdrop to some of our most treasured memories. And that, to me, is something truly special. In a world where so many restaurants have become beige, generic, franchise-style experiences, Vini’s is a breath of fresh air. It’s authentic, welcoming, full of character, and has that unmistakable old-school family restaurant charm that you just don’t find anymore. And the food? Absolutely incredible. From their iconic Apollo pizza to a melt-in-your-mouth steak with creamy mash, it’s the kind of food that you genuinely crave. There are very few restaurants where I find myself thinking, “I could really go for that,” and Vini’s is always at the top of that list. Consistently delicious, comforting, and made with the kind of familiarity that keeps you coming back for decades. But what makes Vini’s truly special is that it has stood the test of time. It’s not just somewhere you go to eat; it’s somewhere you celebrate, gather, reminisce, and make new memories while holding on to old ones. If I feel like eating out, Vini’s is my number one choice. Not because it’s trendy or trying to be the next big thing, but because it knows exactly what it is, and has been doing it brilliantly for decades. 27 years of memories, countless incredible meals, and now another generation of our family making memories there. That says everything. Long may Vini’s continue. Bedfordview wouldn’t be the same without it!
Shaun Lee
2 days ago
Great food. Great atmosphere. Great Host. Great service. Revisited on a recent trip to South Africa and it was as just as good as I'd remembered
Great food, very tasty and generous serves, good value for money, outstanding service have been a few times and will certainly be visiting again
Colin
2 days ago
Great food and service when I was recently in joburg
I’ve been eating at Vini’s for over 35 years. The consistency is amazing! Excellent quality, reasonably priced and always clean. Billy and his staff do an outstanding job! Here’s to the next 35 years!! 👍👍💪💪
Ericus Steyn
2 months ago
The food was good but the best was the lady providing the live entertainment. She was magnificent and it's worth going there just to listen to her. The restaurant inside was full and all the patrons seemed to be having a good time. Lot's of laughter and chatter. The perfect company you want.