Summary: Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar at Montecasino in Fourways, Johannesburg, offers year-end function menus for celebratory lunches, dinners, wine pairings and parties. Five three-course menus range from R320 to R1,200 per person, with separately priced wine pairing options. Set menus require 48 hours’ notice and full payment 48 hours ahead, making it worth planning the year-end celebration early.
The end of the year deserves more than another meeting that could have been an email.
For teams, colleagues and groups of friends ready to celebrate their achievements, Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar offers a welcoming setting at Montecasino, Fourways, with set menus designed for year-end gatherings.
From a small celebratory lunch to a dinner centred around wine pairings or a festive get-together, the restaurant has five three-course menus to choose from, including a dedicated vegetarian option. The variety makes it easier to find a menu that suits the occasion, the group and the budget.
Established in November 2000 alongside Montecasino, Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, including steaks, crayfish and pasta. Its wine cellar holds more than 300 local and international labels, making wine a natural part of the celebration. The restaurant has also received the Diners Club Wine List of the Year Icon Award in 2023 and 2024.
The five set menus each offer three courses, with a choice of dishes. Prices are per person, and wine pairings are available at separate prices.
- Buona Tavola, R340 per person: A relaxed option featuring choices such as beef carpaccio, Toscana linguine with chicken and pesto cream sauce, or grilled calamari. Desserts include Verdicchio milky tart and Amarula brulee.
- La Dolce Vita, R430 per person: Mediterranean-inspired choices include melon and Parma prosciutto, ostrich fillet with cherry wine sauce, and risotto kingklip. Dessert options include pistachio tiramisu and limoncello tart.
- Dolci Momenti, R530 per person: A more indulgent menu with options such as beef tartare, beef fillet mignon with Cafe de Paris butter, and zesty kingklip. Desserts include chocolate tart with pistachio ice cream and berry panna cotta.
- Molto Speciale, R1,200 per person: The premium option features choices such as ostrich carpaccio, a seafood platter with king prawns, langoustine, kingklip, calamari and mussels, or grilled tomahawk. Dessert choices include fruity pavlova and Toblerone cheesecake.
- Vegetariano, R320 per person: A dedicated vegetarian three-course menu featuring Mediterranean aubergine, harissa cauliflower steak with citrus quinoa, and tropical coconut panna cotta with passion fruit and berries.
For groups looking to make wine part of the occasion, each menu has a matching wine pairing priced separately. Buona Tavola comes to R570 per person with the pairing, La Dolce Vita R650, Dolci Momenti R790, Molto Speciale R1,800 and Vegetariano R550. Buona Tavola also has a non-alcoholic pairing option at R570 per person. Menu prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Verdicchio has a signature dish for guests who enjoy a little theatre with their meal, too. Its Pasta Granada is finished in a cheese wheel, offering a memorable talking point for a celebratory table.
For groups ready to book, set menus require at least 48 hours’ notice, and full payment must be made 48 hours ahead. Weekend bookings must be confirmed and paid for by the Friday. Function enquiries, billing and further information are handled by the restaurant team at info@verdicchio.co.za.
With five menus spanning different price points, optional wine pairings and a location at Montecasino, Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar gives groups a practical way to bring people together before the calendar turns. The best next step is to contact the team, discuss the occasion and choose a menu that suits the group. Here’s to good food, a well-chosen glass and a chance to celebrate the people who made 2026 what it was.
Quick details
- Venue: Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar
- Location: Shop 9, Montecasino, Fourways, Johannesburg
- Occasions: Year-end lunches, dinners, wine pairing gatherings and parties
- Menus: Five three-course options, including a vegetarian menu
- Set menu prices: R320 to R1,200 per person
- Wine pairing options: R550 to R1,800 per person, depending on the menu, with Buona Tavola non-alcoholic pairing at R570 per person
- Notice required: 48 hours for set menus
- Payment: Full payment 48 hours ahead
- Weekend bookings: Must be confirmed and paid for by Friday
- Email: info@verdicchio.co.za
- Telephone: 011 511 1969
- Website: https://www.verdicchio.co.za/
FAQs
How much does a year-end function at Verdicchio cost?
Three-course set menus range from R320 per person for Vegetariano to R1,200 per person for Molto Speciale. Wine pairing options are priced separately.
Are wine pairings available?
Yes. Pairings are available for the set menus, with prices varying by menu. Buona Tavola also has a non-alcoholic pairing option.
Is there a vegetarian year-end menu?
Yes. Vegetariano costs R320 per person and includes Mediterranean aubergine, harissa cauliflower steak with citrus quinoa, and tropical coconut panna cotta.
How far in advance must a set menu be booked?
Set menus require 48 hours’ notice and full payment 48 hours ahead. Weekend bookings must be confirmed and paid for by Friday.
How can a group enquire about a year-end function?
Email info@verdicchio.co.za or call 011 511 1969.
