Aduna Bistro

The African Pride Hotel, 1 Melrose Square, Birnam +27 82 732 3747 18 Jan 2024

The veranda of Aduna looks out onto the Melrose Arch square. Photo: Aduna Bistro.

Spanish prawns with smoked paprika and toasted bread. Photo: Aduna Bistro.

The interior of Aduna Bistro. Photo: Aduna Bistro.

Aduna Bistro, located at the swanky African Pride Melrose Arch, is an elegant and contemporary dining experience that fits right in with the hotel's "hip five-star" status.

Aduna Bistro is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast, which is served bright and early from 06:30 – 10:30 is an extravagant affair, with a full continental buffet as well as their à la carte menu of speciality breakfast plates like shakshuka, Turkish eggs and eggs Benedict.

The lunch menu offers lighter options such as their artisanal toasties and Bangkok fishcakes with wasabi 'slaw and a chilli dressing, as well as small plates and salads alongside a more indulgent main menu that's also available at dinner. You can look forward to juicy burgers and steaks from the grill, pasta, sushi and signature mains.

There's a gorgeous bar area perfect for after-work drinks, and the classic cocktails are on point (although next time we go, we're trying one of their signature cocktails, which include espresso- and even milk-tart-inspired delights).

GET THERE WITH GAUTRAIN

Aduna Bistro is a 10-minute drive from the Rosebank Gautrain station. See our guide to the Gautrain here and download the Gautrain app for real-time updates on when the next Gautrain and Gautrain midi-bus is due. Visit www.gautrain.co.za for more information on the timetable and fares. #YourGautrainJourneyStartsHere