Quick answer: Panarottis is a Spur Corporation brand that opened its first restaurant in December 1990 in Tygervalley, Cape Town. We found no officially confirmed nationwide weekly special, and promotions can differ between franchise restaurants, so phone your branch or check the official website and social pages before booking.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Wikipedia (Spur Corporation), Daily Investor and BusinessTech reporting.

Where Panarottis comes from

Spur Corporation (JSE: SUR) was founded on 24 October 1967 in Cape Town as Golden Spur. It listed 747 locations across 10 restaurant chains in 14 countries as of December 2025. Panarottis is one of those chains, alongside Spur Steak Ranches, Casa Bella, RocoMamas and The Hussar Grill.

FactDetail
OwnerSpur Corporation
First restaurantTygervalley, Cape Town, December 1990
Restaurant count157 reported for Spur's 2026 financial year (Daily Investor); 97 in an older article; 57 in 2006
CuisineItalian-style pizza and pasta

Panarottis versus Spur sister brands

BrandStyleGood for
PanarottisPizza and pastaFamily meals and sharing
Spur Steak RanchesSteakhouse and ribsFamily dining with kids' areas
RocoMamasBurgers and ribsCasual burger meals
Casa BellaItalian-style diningSit-down Italian

How restaurant specials usually work

  • Kids' meal deals.
  • Combo meals for two.
  • Day-specific lunch or evening offers.
  • Seasonal promotions, such as school holidays or Mother's Day.
  • Vouchers or app offers.

These are common formats in the industry, not confirmed Panarottis offers. Franchise owners may run their own promotions.

How to find the real deal

  1. Check the official Panarottis website and social pages.
  2. Look for your restaurant's own page.
  3. Phone and ask what is running today.
  4. Check time windows, minimum spend and exclusions.

Dine-in, takeaway or delivery?

OptionStrengthWatch-out
Dine-inTable service, easy to shareDrinks add up
TakeawayNo service chargePackaging and travel
DeliveryConvenienceFees and possible mark-ups

Cut the bill

  • Share a large pizza and add a salad.
  • Choose water over bottled drinks.
  • Use the kids' menu for children.
  • Take leftovers home.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Backed by a listed restaurant group.
  • Family-friendly menu.
  • Many centres have a branch.

Cons

  • Promotions differ between restaurants.
  • Can cost more than a takeaway-only pizza shop.
  • Busy on weekends and school holidays.

Allergies and dietary needs

For allergies, halal or gluten-free needs, speak to the manager before ordering because menus and certifications can differ by branch.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Panarottis?

Spur Corporation.

When did the first Panarottis open?

December 1990 in Tygervalley, Cape Town.

How many restaurants are there?

Reports vary: 157 for Spur's 2026 financial year per Daily Investor, with older figures lower.

Is there a Tuesday special?

We could not verify one nationwide.

Booking and group tips

  1. Book ahead for weekends, school holidays and Mother's Day, when most family restaurants are full.
  2. Tell the restaurant the group size and any children so they can seat you properly.
  3. Ask whether groups need a pre-order or a deposit.
  4. Confirm separate bills if people want to pay individually.
  5. Ask about allergen information before you order, not after.

Cost per person: a quick method

PlanHow to calculate
Sharing pizzasTotal pizza price divided by people, plus drinks per head
Individual mainsEach main plus drink; add a service tip if you wish
Kids' menuCompare the kids' price with half an adult portion

Because we cannot verify current menu prices, fill in the numbers from your restaurant's menu before you book.

Dine-in calendar

  • Mother's Day (May): expect full houses; book early.
  • School holidays: family restaurants fill at lunch.
  • Month-end Fridays: pay-day crowds.
  • Weekday evenings: usually quieter, which can mean faster service.

Panarottis compared with a takeaway pizza shop

FactorSit-down chain (Panarottis)Takeaway-only shop
ExperienceTable service, family settingPick up and go
CostHigher once drinks and service are addedOften lower per pizza
Best forBirthdays and family outingsQuick weeknight meals

Tip for birthdays and big groups

Checkers - Latest circular - South Africa
CheckersLatest circular, valid until 1 November 2026

Phone the restaurant a few days ahead, tell them the group size and ask whether they can seat you together, offer a set menu or take a deposit. Doing this early avoids a long wait on the day and lets you confirm any promotion in writing. If you would rather cook at home this week, compare the latest Checkers catalogue, Pick n Pay catalogue and Take n Pay catalogue to see current supermarket specials in South Africa.

Quick checklist

  • Confirm the promotion with your restaurant.
  • Book for groups.
  • Tell staff about allergies.

Monday offers reported in 2026 sources

A menu site lists a Monday special of two pizzas for R154.90, available all day every Monday, and a Monday happy hour from 15:00 to 18:00 with half-price on selected pizzas and pastas. The page appears to be old (about 693 days) even though its title says October 2026, so treat the figures as unverified. At R154.90 for two pizzas the cost is R77.45 per pizza (our calculation). Ask your branch whether the Monday offer is still running and which pizzas qualify.

Offer reportedDetailCaution
Monday two-pizza specialR154.90 for two pizzas, all day on MondaysPage looks old
Monday happy hour15:00 to 18:00, half price on selected pizzas and pastasPage looks old

Sources

  • Wikipedia: Spur Corporation
  • Daily Investor: Panarottis rollout article
  • BusinessTech: franchise restaurants report
  • Spur Corporation annual reports 2006 and 2007
  • Spur Menu site: Panarottis menu with prices (listing, unverified)