Expertly sourced ingredients, mind-blowing dishes, flawless service and a magical ambience: there’s so much that goes into making a restaurant worthy of a spot in the Top 10 Restaurants in South Africa. To help you see what makes this year’s crop so special, here’s a look at the kitchens, dining rooms and teams that cracked the Top 10.

Number 10: Hartford House

Number 9: Terroir

Number 8: The Greenhouse

Number 7: La Colombe

Number 6: DW Eleven-13

Number 5: Rust en Vrede

Number 4: Overture

Number 3: Jordan

Number 2: The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Francais

Number 1: The Test Kitchen

Videos produced and directed by Bauke Brouwer. Music by Final Mix Online.