Food tells a story that imprints memories.  

One thing about Joburgers — myself included — is that we truly appreciate the good life, and this was clear the day we headed out for a late lunch at Mila Restaurant at LXX in Sandton. From the moment we arrived, we stepped into an unhurried yet vibrant atmosphere, with patrons enjoying business lunches and others catching up with friends. My friend and I had recently revived our Ladies Who Lunch catch-up, and this outing felt like the perfect way to settle back into it. 

The restaurant’s aesthetic exudes understated luxury—warm, elegant, refined, and welcoming. 

As a non‑drinking vegetarian foodie, I’ve learnt to manage my expectations when it comes to mocktails. All too often, they’re served in plain glass tumblers that feel more like an afterthought than a crafted drink. So when my mocktail arrived beautifully presented and photo ready, I was pleasantly surprised. In that moment, I knew we were off to a very good start. 

The food…shew…where does one even begin? It was that good. I ordered a selection of vegetarian dishes, and honestly, I savoured every single one. The Zucchini Keftedes was without a doubt my favourite meal.   

The dessert was just as delicious and beautifully presented.

Out of 10, I would rate our overall experience 9.

• Food gets a 9.
• Restaurant aesthetics and ambience gets a 9.
• Price gets a 7, the food is on the pricey side but on all fairness, eating out has become a tad pricey.