The Piccolo Mondo Restaurant

True to its name, the Piccolo Mondo really is "a world in one". You can circumnavigate the globe in a journey of tastes that transports you from Mozambique to the Mediterranean.

Chef Desmond Morgan grew up on a farm in the Eastern Cape Karoo where he was exposed to home cooking in its purest form with breads, cakes and butter as well as meats being prepared and cured in the farmhouse.

Desmond has quite a colorful professional history – he trained at the Mount Nelson Hotel in 1994 and from there, worked his way up the ranks in various restaurants, hotels and cruise ships. This included the opening of various well-known establishments and even a television appearance!

Completely at ease in the kitchen, this young professional speaks passionately about his background and devotion to art of cuisine.

“I never really thought about becoming a chef – it was just something that came naturally to me – something that I have always enjoyed from a very young age. Its my life. I continuously strive for the best and am very rarely satisfied.”

Talking about the type food he most enjoys preparing, Desmond says, “I enjoy working with pure and fresh items like fresh pastas, colourful vegetables and matured cheeses – just some of my favourite ingredients.”

Piccolo Mondo's seafood menu includes Mozambican prawns, lobsters, langoustines, mussels, oysters, crab, clams, calamari and Norwegian salmon. Order from the Mediterranean style à la carte menu or opt for a three-course set menu.

All meals are complemented with the pick of South Africa's most commended wines.

The Il Ritrovo Lounge serves high tea every afternoon and you can toast the sunset with cocktails, complemented by tapas and other light snacks.

Business lunches are served daily and fit neatly into the diary of the busy executive. We are geared to your pace, allowing you to conclude your business discussions and your lunch within the hour.

There is nothing you could possibly want for during your sojourn at the Michelangelo. Maybe just a little more of everything.

Our comprehensive hotel service includes:

• Intermezzo Residents' Lounge with shower facilities (for early arrivals/late departures)
• Express checkout
• 24-hour room service
• Same day laundry
• Dry cleaning
• Valet service
• Car rental and VIP limousine service
• Shuttle service to and from Johannesburg International Airport
• Covered parking
• In the nearby shopping centre: hairdresser, banks/forex, travel agent, beauty salon, bookshops, chemist
• Babysitting service
• Doctor and dentist on call
• Conference and function facilities
• Credit cards: American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard.

The Executive Lifestyle Fitness Centre with a heated and covered pool, grassed sun deck and steam bath, will assuage your senses. You can also indulge yourself at the Health Hydro.