Awards & Press

An Award-Winning Restaurant Since 2016

From our food and service to our stylish interiors, every facet of Marble is created with care and executed with excellence. Our dedication to the entire restaurant experience has garnered us awards in a diverse range of categories, from American Express Pioneer Chef to Best of Joburg Fine Dining Spoil. These honours affirm what we strive for every day—to offer a dining experience that is as memorable as it is meaningful.

Eat Out Awards

2016: Eat Out – Style Award
2017: Eat Out – Top 20 Nomination
2018: Eat Out – Top 20 Nomination
2018: Eat Out – Top 30
2022: Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards – One Star

American Express Dining Awards

2019: American Express Dining Awards – Top 12
2019: American Express Dining Awards – Pioneer Chef awarded to Chef David Higgs
2020: American Express Dining Awards – Excellence Award
2020: American Express Dining Awards – Pure SA Choice
2020: American Express Dining Awards – Pioneer Chef awarded to David Higgs

Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards

2016: Best of Joburg – Best Spoil
2018: Best of Joburg – Best Spoil
2019: Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Fine Dining Spoil Yourself Restaurant
2021: Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Restaurant for a Little Romance
2021: Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Fine Dining Spoil Yourself Restaurant
2022: Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Restaurant for a Little Romance
2022: Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Fine Dining Spoil Yourself Restaurant

Haute Grandeur Awards

2019: Haute Grandeur – Africa’s Best Restaurant View
2019: Haute Grandeur – Best Grill
2019: Haute Grandeur – Best African Cuisine

Awards 2017 to 2021

2017: Conde Nast Gourmet – Style Award
2017: Gourmet Guide – One Plate
2017: Loerie Grand Prix – Marble’s “Meat Made Luxury” with GRID
2017: House & Garden – Décor & Design Award
2017: Condé Nast Traveller – Hot List
2018: Jenny Handley Gourmet Guide – One Plate
2019: Gourmet Guide – One Plate
2019: Santam Awards – Most Loved Local Business
2021: Hosco Annual Luxe Restaurant Awards – Service Excellence Award

In The Press

At Marble, every accolade is a tribute to the fire that fuels us. In addition to awards, throughout our story, we’ve had the honour of being recognised by some of the most respected publications in South Africa and the world. These moments of recognition aren’t just about prestige—they’re about passion, consistency, and the shared joy of bringing people together over exceptional food.

Visit Our Sister Brands

Marble is the first of a suite of Marble Hospitality and David Higgs restaurants. Visit our sister restaurants for more award-winning hospitality.

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