Moyo Melrose Arch

Moyo Melrose Arch is a Pan-African restaurant on the Melrose Arch Piazza at 34 Whiteley Road in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Melrose Arch is a mixed-use precinct of offices, apartments, shops and restaurants, and Moyo occupies a prominent position on the pedestrian piazza. It is part of the Moyo group, which is known for richly decorated venues with African design, and it has no celebrity-chef or Michelin lineage; the emphasis is on atmosphere and a broad menu. The cuisine is Pan-African, taking influences from southern, eastern and northern Africa alongside South African favourites. The signature is a menu of Pan-African grills and starters, which are the dishes most associated with the restaurant, and visitors can share plates to sample several regional styles. The dining room is decorated with mosaics, lanterns, carved wood and colourful fabrics, and the terrace on the piazza is the most popular seating area, with a view of the square's fountain and activity. Live music is a feature at weekends, so the noise level rises in the evening and the mood is festive and social; groups, couples and business diners all use it. Dress is smart-casual at most. Drinks include South African wines, beers and cocktails with African-inspired names. The restaurant opens daily from 12:00 to 22:00. Prices are moderate for Johannesburg, above casual cafes but below high-end restaurants. Weekend booking is suggested, particularly for Friday and Saturday evenings and for Sunday lunch, and reserving a few days ahead is normally enough. Weekday lunches are easier to arrange without a reservation. The piazza location makes it convenient for combining a meal with shopping or an evening walk around Melrose Arch, and the precinct is close to the Gautrain link and several hotels, which suits travellers staying in the northern suburbs.