Located in the heart of Soweto, 1947, on Vilakazi Street, it is a restaurant experience like no other. When you step in, you are met with a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The interior design is modern and cozy, while the lively atmosphere and friendly staff make you feel like you’re part of the family.
The menu offers various delicious options, from classic South African dishes to international favorites. All ingredients are fresh, and the portions are generous, with something sure to please every palate. The salmon is incredibly juicy and flavourful, presented elegantly and invitingly. The service is outstanding.
The knowledgeable and attentive staff will go out of their way to ensure your dining experience is perfect. They also take reservations to get the best table with a fantastic view. Overall, 1947 on Vilakazi is an excellent restaurant with top-notch food and service.
Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner, a family meal, or just a night out with friends, this is the place to be. Book your table today and experience why 1947 on Vilakazi Street quickly becomes one of Johannesburg’s most sought-after restaurants.
Breakfast Type Components Inclusions Vilakazi Breakfast Boerewors, minute steak, egg, beans, hash brown Toast Vienna Sausage Breakfast Vienna sausage, eggs, cheese, tomato Toast Kasi Breakfast Bacon, cheese, boerewors, eggs, beans, mushrooms Toast Chef’s Breakfast Bacon, cheese, boerewors, eggs, beans, mushrooms Toast Full Vilakazi Breakfast Boerewors, bacon, steak, beans, eggs, cheese, tomato, mushroom, chips Toast
1947 on Vilakazi Street Sandwiches Sandwich Type Components Inclusions Toasted Bacon and Cheese Sandwich Bacon, cheese Toast Chicken Mayo Sandwich Chicken, mayo Toast Toasted Cheese and Tomato Sandwich Cheese, tomato Toast
1947 on Vilakazi Street Mains Dish Description Price Pasta Option Penne, Fusilli, Tagliatelle 0 1947 CHICKEN BURGER Deboned Chicken Thighs, Homemade Brioche Bun, Smoked BBQ Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Avocado, Cheese, Loaded Fries 125 1947 BEEF BURGER Deboned Beef Burger Bun, Smoked BBQ Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Avocado, Cheese, Cheddar Cheese 175 MAINS – MARINARA SABASS Squid, Chickpeas, Cauliflower, Mussels, Swiss Chard, Roasted Tomatoes, Shrimp Mayo 185 SOUL VIBE PERI-PERI CHICKEN Roasted Sweet Potato, Sweet Chilli Stirfry, Sweet Corn Salsa 195 1947 BEEF FILLET Pickled Red Onion, Chilli Marinated Kalamata Olives, Heirloom Tomatoes, Sweet Potato Chips 195 FISH ORGIL BELLY (N) Butternut Puree, Apple Pumne, Tenderstem Broccoli, Soy Glazed Pomme Puree, Deryple Apple Chips, Cashew Nut Cream 240 1947 GRILLED PORK BELLY Butternut Puree, Apple Pumne, Tenderstem Broccoli, Soy Glazed Pomme Puree, Deryple Apple Chips, Cashew Nut Cream 240 LAMBS LOIN Grilled with Chimichuri, Harsla Cream Fritche 260 BEAM – CHICKEN TIKKA Masala Curry Base, Paprika, Coriander Seeds, Delicious Chicken Tikka, Roti, Coriander Seeds, Papadam 135 CHICKEN KOSHI KABA Tila Masala Curry Base, Ginger, Garlic, Saffron, Basmati Rice, Corn Base 155 FLAMED GRILLED STEAK OF THE DAY Shitake Mushroom Crema, Medley of Baby Root Veg 230 1947 TASTING PLATE Extensively prepared with flavorsome ingredients, Tenderstem Broccoli, Roasted Vegs, Mango Salsa, Tandoori Barbequed Chicken, Harissa Crème Fraiche 365 MAINS (SAME DAY CHOICE) Side Salad, Pap, Fries, and Creamy Mashed Caramel 230
1947 on Vilakazi Street Bar Snacks Dish Description Price LOADED FRIES Rustic Fries, Cheese Sauce, Tomato Salsa, Guacamole 35 MARINATED OLIVES 50 1947 SPICY BILTONG Beef Biltong, Chili Biltong Sticks, Chili, Assorted Roasted Nuts 75 LAMB ROLLS Homemade Brioche Rolls, 2x Lamb Chipotle Sausages, Spicy Tomato Chutney, Whipped Fetta, Avocado Mousse, Kataifi 70 1947 BUTTERMILK CHICKEN THIGHS Buttermilk Marinated Chicken Thighs, Romesco Sauce, Chili Lime Yoghurt Dip 85 BEEF SLIDERS 4x Beef or Chicken Sliders, Smoked BBQ Aioli, Remoulade, Cheddar Cheese 80
1947 on Vilakazi Street Starters Dish Description Price CURRIED THAI MUSSELS 12x Saldana Half Mussels, Creamy Saffron Curried Sauce, Spring Onion, Sesame Seeds, Herb oil, Coconut Cream, Toasted Ciabatta 115 1947 TOMATO GARLIC BUTTER PRAWNS 8x Langoustine Prawns, Garlic Infused Napolitana, Asparagus Tips, Broccolini, Shaved Parmigiano 165 SPRINGBOK CARPACCIO Red Wine Poached Beetroot, Poached Strawberries, Chive Cream, Pickled Red Onion, Bocconcini Cheese, Herb Oil, Shaved Parmigiano 115 1947 CHEESE PLATTER French Camembert Cheese, Brie Cheese, Burrata Cheese, Sundried Tomato Pesto, Fried Halloumi Cheese, Spiced Salami, Prosciutto Crudo, Hummus, Roasted Mixed Nuts. Figs Marmalade Crackers 180
1947 on Vilakazi Street Soup Menu Dish Description Price CHEFS CHOICE VEGETABLE SOUP Ask your Waiter 80 BEEF BONE SOUP Beef Bones, Red Kidney Beans, Paprika 95 SEAFOOD CHOWDER SOUP Saldana Half Shell Mussels, Langoustine Prawns, Sweet Corn, Batonnets potato cuts, Streaky Bacon, Coriander 165
1947 on Vilakazi Street Salads Dish Description Price CAPRESE SALAD Baby Gem salad Greens, Wild Arugula, Basil, Sundried Tomato Pesto, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Reduction, Cashew Nut Crumb, Croutons, Burrata Cheese, Prosciutto Crudo 140 1947 CHICKEN SALAD 1947 Buttermilk Chicken Thighs, Asian Mixed Greens, Sundried Tomato Pesto, Sweet Corn Salsa, Avocado Mousse, Cucumber, Whipped Feta, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Toasted Sesame Seeds Honey Mustard Dressing 120 GREEK SALAD Asian Green Salad Mix, Herb Oil, Marinated Olives, Whipped Feta, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Pickled Courgettes 85 EXTRAS • Salmon R65 • Beef Fillet R90 • Avocado R25
1947 on Vilakazi Street Pastas Dish Description Price AGLIO OLIO STYLE PASTA Pasta, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Garlic, Chili. 80 EXTRA – CREAM BASE 15 EXTRA – NAPOLITANA BASE 10 EXTRA – MUSHROOMS 20 EXTRA – SMOKED CHICKEN BREAST 35 EXTRA – MUSSELS 40 EXTRA – PRAWNS 65 EXTRA – CALAMARI 55 EXTRA – BEEF FILLET 90 EXTRA – CHORIZO 45 BOLOGNAISE Napolitana, Slow Cooked Ragu, Parmigiano Reggiano, Basil. 140 MUSHROOMS RISOTTO Arborio Rice, Porcini Crema, Button, Porcini, Portobellos Mushrooms, Garden Peas, Beurre Blanc, Parmigiano Reggiano. (Vegan option Available) 180 GORGONZOLA GRAPPA RISOTTO Arborio Rice, Gorgonzola-Grappa Sauce, Roasted Walnuts, Tomato Concassee, Butternut, Fried Sage, Chives, Herb Oil. 165
1947 on Vilakazi Street TRADITIONALS Dish Description Price LAMB MOGODU Served with a Side Of Choice 105 UMLEQWA Served with a Side Of Choice 115 OXTAIL 5hr Red Wine Braised Oxtail, Served with a Side Of Choice 190 AMANQINA Slow Braised Paprika Lamb Trotters, Served with a Side of Choice 130 SIDES Dumpling, Pap, Chakalaka, Mashed Potato, Rustic Fries, Creamy Samp with Red Kidney Beans, Side Salad, Side Veg
1947 on Vilakazi Street DESSERTS Dish Description Price CAKE OF THE DAY Ask your Waiter 70 WHITE CHOCOLATE INFUSED CHEESECAKE White Chocolate, White Chocolate, Amarula, Oreo, Ginger Crumbs, Caramel, Whipped Cream Kisses, Cointreau, Meyerslem Gel 105 DARK CHOCOLATE TART Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut Sauce, Hazel Nut Dust, Dulce De Leche, Belgian Ricotta Gelato, Chocolate and Citrus Macaron 125 MALVA PUDDING Maple Syrup, Peach Puree, Butterscotch Mousse, Creme Anglaise, Brandy Snap 95 EXTRA 3 SCOOP GELATO, Creme Anglaise 30
1947 on Vilakazi Street Winelist Dish Description Price 1967 WINES Sommelier Selection 6000 DOOR PRINCESS Crisp floral notes with powdered cocoa and white fruit that gives a refreshing clean finish 1500 GRAHAM BECK CHARDONNAY Fresh and fruity wine with a lingering vibrant citrus character 1250 DETOUR FLEURIE A light and delicate wine with a palate busting with robust flavors of citrus fruits and buttered pastry 1250 FLEURIE TASTINGS Crisp, refreshing and floral aromas of apricots and green apples 1250 TULBERRY CABERNET The gentle aromatic balance of blackberry fruits and soft chocolate finish 1200 BERYSEVELT SERIES Balanced and rich with delicate spice 1400 BYGLOOPLOOS FISKE A big and structured Pinotage of finesse, with intense dark fruit and plum 1600 HARTENBERG MACKENZIE Classically structured and finely structured wine showing a melange of vanilla and fruit 1500 WALTERTONE SERIES Deep, well-structured tannins with focused aromas 1700 FANTERDERS THE STORK With full-bodied and rich layers with vibrant minerality and tropical fruit 1900 WATERFORD THE JEM Big-bodied wine with juicy wood notes and finishing rich 1900
1947 on Vilakazi Street White Wines Dish Description Price KEN FORRESTER THE FMC CHENIN BLANC Big-bodied, rich and lush 1000 CAPE WINES Rich fruit and herbaceous finish 1400 RUSTENBERG FIVE SOLID CHARDONNAY Big-bodied and full of fruit, floral notes 1500
BUBBLES WITH MCC Dish Description Price GRAHAM BECK BRUT 480 GRAHAM BECK INTECA ROSE 500 CLOS MONDIET CHARDONNAY / PINOT BRUT 700
1947 on Vilakazi Street Bubbly Wines Dish Price LETS BE BUBBLY WITH MCC 680 GRAHAM BECK BLANC DE BLANC 480 GRAHAM BECK BRUT ROSE VINTAGE PINOT NOIR 700 GRAHAM BECK ULTRA BRUT 700 AVONDALE ARMILLA 600 SPIER 1692 CHARDONNAY / PINOT NOIR BRUT 700
1947 on Vilakazi Street Champagne Wines Dish Price MOET & CHANDON BRUT 1500 MOET & CHANDON YELLOW 1700 VEUVE CLICQUOT NECTAR 1800 MOET & CHANDON BRUT ROSE 1780 VEUVE CLICQUOT NOIR 2000 MOET & CHANDON ICE 2000 VEUVE CLICQUOT RICH 2500 BILLECART SALMON ROSE 1400 BILLECART SALMON BRUT 1400 GH MUMM GRAND CORDON BRUT 1600 GH MUMM OLYMPE DEMI SEC 1720 GH MUMM ROSE 1720
1947 on Vilakazi Street Prosecco Wines Dish Price VALDO ORO BLANC DE BLANC 630 BOTTEGA IL VINO DELL’AMORE MOSCATO 590 VALDO FLORAL 590 VALDO ICE 590
1947 on Vilakazi Street Cabernet Sauvignon Dish Price SPRINGFIELD WHOLE BERRY 360 WARWICK FIRST LADY 570 RUST EN VREDE 650 LANZERAC 690 VERGELEGEN RESERVE 650 WATERFORD 890 MEERLUST 1200 RUSTENBERG PETER BARLOW 1200
1947 on Vilakazi Street Merlot Wines Dish Price THELEMA 350 STEENBERG 380 HARTENBERG 440 MARTENBERG 430 CAM INSPIRED MERLOT 450
1947 on Vilakazi Street Red Blends Dish Price BEYERSKLOOF TRAILDUST 400 ANTHONIJ RUPERT OPTIMA 450 DRUK MY NIET INVICTUS 460 SPRINGFIELD THE WORK OF TIME 480 SPIER CREATIVE BLOCK 3 500 RUPERT & ROTHSCHILD CLASSIQUE 540 THE CHOCOLATE BLOCK 600 VILAFONTE SERIOUSLY OLD DIRT 650 STEENBERG CATHARINA 680 IONA ONE MAN BAND 700 BOSCHENDAL BLACK ANGUS 720 WILDERKINS CAPE BLEND 750 CARROL BOYES CAPE BLEND 800 MEERLUST RUBICON 850 CONSTANTIA GLEN 5 900 WARWICK TRILOGY 950 DETOREN Z 1000
Red Blends Wines Dish Price CHENIN BLANC 890 STEENBERG SEMILLON 890 STEENBERG CHARDONNAY 800 STEEPLECHASE CHARDONNAY 880 SAVOIR FAIRE 950 GEWURZTRAMINER 800 SAUVIGNON BLANC 700 DEALERS COVE 650 SHOAL CREEK 690 STEENBERG SAUVIGNON 800
White Blends Wines Dish Price HAUTE ESPRIT CHARD / PINOT 360 BELLINGHAM PERRI RED 460 BOSCHENDAL SAUVIGNON 380 DE-ALCOHOLIZED WINE 300 GLASS OF HOUSE WINE 80
Cocktails Menu Dish Description Price SUMMER SPLASH Gin, Elderflower, Strawberry Liqueur & Tonic Water 80 LONG ISLAND ICED TEA Gin, Vodka, Triple Sec, coke & Lime 85 JAPANESE SLUSH Kweichow Moutai, Ginger Ale 75 COGNAC BERRY Cognac, Bitter Bitters, Plum Juice, Berry Blend Juice, Lemon Juice 75 GIN COLLINS Gin, Strawberry & Lime, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice & Tonic 75 MINT SMILE Gin, Mint Syrup, Lime Juice & Berry Tonic 75 OUBOXY PINEAPPLE Gin, Pineapple Juice, Orange Bitters & Pineapple Juice 75 JUICY SMILE Gin, Lemon Juice & Ginger Ale 75 BLUE HAWAII Gin, Pineapple Juice & Blue Caracao 75 PARADICE Gin, Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Blue Caracao & Grenadine 75 VIRGIN SMILE Sugar Syrup, Lemon Juice & Soda 60 CAIPIRINHA Lime, Lemons & Sugar 75 DABRA Gin, Tonic, Lemon Slice & Egg White 75
Brandy Menu Dish Price KWV 10 225 KWV 12 265 KUIPERIFT PREMIUM 360
Whisky Dish Price JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY 815 JAMESON BLACK BARREL 910 JAMESON CASKMATES 850 JAMESON STORM 700 JACK DANIEL’S OLD NO 7 900 JACK DANIEL’S HONEY 950 JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL 680 JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL 900 JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD LABEL 1050 JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL 4500 GLENFIDDICH 12 950 GLENFIDDICH 15 1350 GLENFIDDICH 18 1600 GLENLIVET 12 SINGLE MALT 950 GLENLIVET 18 SINGLE MALT 1600 GLENMORANGIE ORIGINAL 950 GLENMORANGIE NECTOR D’OR 1200 GLENMORANGIE LASANTA 1400 SINGLETON 12 950 SINGLETON FOUNDER’S RESERVE 1200 GLENFIDDICH 21 2500 GLENFIDDICH 50 15000
Cognac Dish Price HENNESSY VSOP 55 HENNESSY XO 80 REMY MARTIN VSOP 50 COURVOISIER VSOP 52 MARTELL CORDON 70
Gin Dish Price HENDRICKS ORIGINAL 35 BOMBAY LONDON DRY 35 BOBBY GIN 30 SIEGEL’S ORIGINAL 30 BEEFEATER PINK 35 MALFY ORIGINAL 40 MALFY LIMON 40 MUSGRAVE ORIGINAL 40 TANQUERAY 10 35 TANQUERAY SEVILLA 30 BOTANIST 50
Vodka Dish Price CROK 30 ASSOUF ORIGINAL / WATERMELON 35 BELVEDERE SMOOTHY FOREST 35 BELVEDERE LAKE BARTEX 40 GREYGOOSE 35
