ItalianSteakhouseIndianKoreanSeafoodModerateLunchDinnerCasualLive Music
Last updated: 7/26/2026, 3:47:53 AM
Key Information
Upper East Side offers a vibrant and relaxing dining experience in Pretoria, known for its generous portions and diverse menu. Guests are welcomed with complimentary bread, and the restaurant often features live music, contributing to its 'peak vibes' atmosphere. It's considered relatively affordable for the quality and experience provided.
Customers consistently praise the delicious food, generous portions, and enjoyable cocktails (though some find them a bit sweet). The atmosphere is described as beautiful, relaxing, and having 'peak vibes,' especially with live music on Sunday afternoons. Service receives mixed feedback; while some waiters like Cleo and Terry are highlighted for being attentive and friendly, others note slow service and waiters disappearing. A common complaint is regarding the hygiene of the toilets. Despite minor service issues, many customers express a strong desire to return.
Additional Details
The restaurant provides complimentary bread to guests. Desserts are also well-received, and the bill sometimes arrives with candy floss, adding a sweet touch to the end of the meal.
Sunday afternoons are particularly recommended due to the presence of live music. It's also a popular spot for lunch and dinner, including special occasions like anniversaries.
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The food is so good I’m still dreaming of the steak Alfredo I had 10/10. The drinks also very nice just a bit on the sweet side.
Okay now let’s get into the service….
You make a reservation or not it’s all the same,they just take you to any empty table. But we managed to find a table we were happy with.
Our waiter would disappear on us , our drinks took forever even the food took time, there was a time were we ordered shooters got them after a good 30 minutes and that was after we had asked another waiter.
I enjoyed my time at Upper East Side. The food was delicious and portions were generous. We were welcomed with complimentary bread, we had starters, mains, dessert and cocktails and we didn’t break the budget. I would say this place is relatively affordable for what you get.
We went on a Sunday afternoon and there was live music.
We had a minor issue and our server and the manager were on top of it. Thanks for that.
My only complaint is the toilets, the could be a lot more hygienic but I will be back!
I absolutely love the experience. The food was good, I highly recommend their lamb shank. The cocktails? The blackcurrant bubbly is a 10/10, and it's so big. My waiter was Cleo and he did a stellar job. Overall? Highly recommend. You get peak vibes at fairly affordable prices.
Was in the area, and googled places we could have lunch. It was between Upper East Side and another restaurant...so glad we went with Upper East Side. Delicious food. We had the Korean fried chicken and prawns for starters...Delicious. the bread that was complimentary...it was amazing...had to ask for a second portion. Mains had the lamb curry and grilled baby chicken...so disappointed I didn't order a portion of the lamb curry to go home...it was just delicious. Although we were too full we had dessert...loved it. The bill arrived together with candy floss. Unfortunately only took pics of the sweet treats. Planning my next visit.
We visited yesterday to celebrate our anniversary and had such an amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and the cocktails were perfectly made. Our waitress, Terry, was attentive, friendly, and really made us feel welcome throughout the evening. The atmosphere was beautiful and relaxing we even managed to take some stunning pictures while enjoying the moment. Thank you for making our anniversary so special. We’ll definitely be back! ✨
