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Inside The Italian Job — diners amongst shelves of imported Italian goods
Bryanston · Since the family said so

Discover Bryanston's
hidden Italian gem.

A family-run deli and restaurant serving authentic Italian food, fresh daily specials, and warm hospitality. Sit amongst imported goods while Lorenzo's open kitchen does its quiet magic.

4.8 on Dineplan·620+ reviews
Authentic Italian
Fresh Daily Specials
Family Run
Imported Goods
The Italian Job Difference

Not a restaurant.
A deli you can eat in.

We're a deli that happens to have one of Johannesburg's best lunch restaurants inside. That changes everything about how it feels.

Dine

Dine.

Fresh pasta and seasonal dishes that change daily.

See our specials
Shop

Shop.

Imported pastas, cheeses, meats, breads and oils — a little piece of Italy to take home.

Explore the deli
Gather

Gather.

Long lunches, celebrations and Sunday traditions.

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What's on the table

Experience Italy in Bryanston

Every day brings something new. Every week, traditions worth returning for.

Fish Fridays
Every Friday

Fish Fridays

Seafood the way Italy does it.

Street Food Saturdays
Every Saturday

Street Food Saturdays

Arancini, supplì, panzerotti — Italy hits the streets.

Lazy Sunday Lunches
Every Sunday

Lazy Sunday Lunches

Long tables. Generous portions. Bryanston's tradition.

Chef's Daily Specials
Daily

Chef's Daily Specials

A different menu every day. Lorenzo's quiet creations.

Fish Fridays at The Italian Job
Street Food Saturdays
Fresh pasta bolognese
Shelves of imported Italian goods
Inside the deli
What Bryanston says

Loved by locals.
Discovered by everyone else.

"What a delightful hidden gem! The atmosphere is absolutely wonderful, food was so good. Portions are generous. An Italian gem in Bryanston."
via Dineplan
"Amazing platters and very fairly priced menu. The diners sit amongst displays of goods for sale. World class deli and restaurant."
via Facebook
"Lorenzo produced the most amazing spread and Claudia greeted us warmly. Wonderful atmosphere with a difference and outstanding simple Italian food."
via Tripadvisor
Visit Us

Tucked into the Posthouse Link.

Look for the moka pot on the door. Inside: shelves of imported goods, the hum of an open kitchen, and a chair waiting for you.

Shop 3, Posthouse Link Centre

Posthouse Street & Main Road, Bryanston, Johannesburg

Inside The Italian Job deli, Bryanston

"Sit amongst displays of goods for sale."

— Facebook Review

Pull up a chair.

Book your table and discover a little piece of Italy in Bryanston. Sit amongst imported goods, watch the open kitchen, stay a while.

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