Marco Aleotti
Executive Chef
Trained across Milan and Marrakech, Marco brings 20 years of Mediterranean mastery.
About ZOR
A restaurant built on soul, craft, and quiet luxury.
Our Story
From two coastlines, one table.
ZOR was born from a simple obsession: the food and rituals of the Mediterranean, reinterpreted for Johannesburg's most discerning diners.
From the flame to the glass to the final goodbye at the door, we design every detail to feel intimate, considered and unmistakably ours.
Food
Seasonal Mediterranean produce, fire-led techniques, refined plating.
Culture
A respect for tradition — and the confidence to challenge it.
Hospitality
Warm, unhurried service that anticipates the moment.
Meet The Team
The people behind the pass
Lebo Khumalo
Head Sommelier
Curator of one of Gauteng's most distinctive Old World cellars.
Samir Patel
Head Mixologist
Building cocktails that read like short stories — smoke, citrus, surprise.
Our Journey
A quiet evolution
2019
ZOR opens its doors at Dainfern Square with a 12-seat tasting counter.
2021
Recognised by Eat Out as one of Johannesburg's top new dining rooms.
2023
Bar program expands; Jazz Evenings become a Thursday institution.
2025
Private dining wing opens — bespoke experiences for up to 30 guests.