Est. 2019 · Johannesburg

A Culinary Journey Through
South African Flavours

Modern cuisine rooted in tradition.
Every dish tells a story.

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Our Signature

Dishes That Define Us

Each plate is a canvas, each flavour a brushstroke drawn from the rich tapestry of South African culinary heritage.

Pan-Seared Karoo Lamb
R385

Pan-Seared Karoo Lamb

Chef's Selection

Herb-crusted lamb loin from the Karoo, served with rosemary-infused potato purée, charred broccolini, and a red wine jus reduced to velvety perfection.

Cape Malay Curry
R265

Cape Malay Curry

Heritage Favourite

A fragrant bobotie-inspired curry with slow-braised lamb, turmeric rice, sambals, and house-made roti — a tribute to the Cape's spice route legacy.

Malva Pudding
R165

Malva Pudding

Sweet Finale

Traditional Cape Dutch malva pudding with a caramelised apricot centre, warm custard, and a quenelle of vanilla bean ice cream from our in-house creamery.

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Our Story

Where Fire Meets Soul

The Copper Plate was born from a simple belief: that food should honour where it comes from. Founded in 2019 in the heart of Johannesburg, we set out to create a space where South Africa's diverse culinary traditions converge on a single plate.

Our kitchen draws from the braai fires of the Highveld, the spice markets of the Cape, and the bold flavours of the Indian Ocean coast. Every ingredient is sourced locally, every technique refined but never overcomplicated.

We don't just serve dinner. We serve memory, place, and pride — plated with intention.

Chef Nomsa Dlamini
Chef Nomsa Dlamini
Executive Chef & Founder
Testimonials

What Our Guests Say

Words from those who have dined with us and experienced the warmth of The Copper Plate.

“

The Copper Plate isn't just a restaurant — it's a love letter to South Africa. The Karoo lamb literally melted on my tongue, and the wine pairing was inspired. We drove from Pretoria and it was worth every kilometre.

★★★★★
TL
Thandi Leホテ
Food & Travel Writer, Joburg
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We celebrated our anniversary here and from the moment we walked in, everything felt intentional. The space is beautiful, the service impeccable, and the malva pudding? I still dream about it. An absolute gem.

★★★★★
JM
James & Priya Mokoena
Regular Guests since 2020
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Location
47 Jan Smuts Avenue
Rosebank, Johannesburg
2196, South Africa
Reservations
+27 (0)11 482 7340
reservations@thecopperplate.co.za
Hours
Tue – Sat: 12:00 – 23:00
Sun: 12:00 – 16:00
Monday: Closed
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