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  • Delicious 3-Course Dinner for Restaurant Week at Verdicchio Restaurant

    Restaurant Week is back! It’s the time of the year, where upmarket restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the Restaurant Week online portal. Verdicchio Excellent Mediterranean food and ambiance are just two of the primary reasons why any guest should try […] More

  • Exclusive 3-course shared lunch with cocktail for Restaurant Week at Obscura

    Restaurant Week is back! It’s the time of the year, where upmarket restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the Restaurant Week online portal. Obscura Welcome to Obscura, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Rosebank, South Africa, […] More

  • Signature 3-Course Dinner & Welcome Cocktail for Restaurant Week at KōL Izakhaya

    Restaurant Week is back! It’s the time of the year, where upmarket restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the Restaurant Week online portal. Kol Izakhaya The Japanese interpretation of the kanji symbol for ‘coal’ A coalescence of words, an amalgam of […] More

  • Exclusive 3 Course Seafood & Grill Special for Restaurant Week at Fishmonger

    Restaurant Week is back! It’s the time of the year, where upmarket restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the Restaurant Week online portal. Fishmonger Welcome to Fishmonger at Blueberry Square Roodepoort – where innovative seafood cuisine meets a warm, inviting atmosphere. […] More

  • Prawn Stars of the Show: Kataifi Perfection at Protea Hotel Balalaika

    If seafood had a red carpet, these prawns would be the ones striking a pose. At the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, the spotlight is on the Prawn Kataifi special—and it’s every bit as glamorous (and delicious) as it sounds. For R150, guests can enjoy succulent prawns wrapped in a delicate, golden-crisp kataifi […] More

  • All About That Lamb: A Flame-Grilled Favourite at Protea Hotel Balalaika

    When it comes to indulgence, few things rival the rich, juicy flavour of lamb cooked just right—and at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, they’ve perfected it with their latest showstopper: the Lamb Rump special. For R345, diners can sink their teeth into flame-grilled lamb rump, cooked to perfection so it’s tender, juicy, […] More

  • A Proud Classic Reimagined: Ox Tongue at Protea Hotel Balalaika

    There are some dishes that feel like a nod to heritage, and others that surprise you with just how elegant comfort food can be. At the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, the Ox Tongue special manages to be both—a proudly South African favourite, reimagined with sophistication. For just R145, guests can savour tender, […] More

  • Small Plate, Big Flavor: Pork Belly Bites at Protea Hotel Balalaika

    Sometimes the best things really do come in small packages—and at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, that package is the Pork Belly Bites. For just R115, these crispy, juicy, and downright addictive bites are glazed in a luscious honey-soy reduction, creating that perfect sweet-savory balance. To keep things interesting, they’re paired with […] More

  • Pasta La Vista, Baby! Chicken Rigatoni Steals the Spotlight at Protea Hotel Balalaika

    There’s comfort food, and then there’s pasta done right—and at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, they’re serving up a dish that’s guaranteed to hit all the right notes: the Chicken Rigatoni special. For R245, guests can dive into a bowl of perfectly cooked rigatoni, tossed in a rich garlic sauce that’s silky, […] More

  • A Taco with a Twist: Beetroot Takes the Spotlight at the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton

    Who says veggie can’t be bold? At the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, the humble taco has been reinvented with a colourful, flavour-packed twist: the Beetroot Taco. For just R80, guests can tuck into a taco that’s anything but ordinary. Think roasted beetroot, balanced with the tangy sweetness of Peppadew, a kick of […] More

  • Duck Pancakes: A Savoury Treat at the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton

    At the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, dining is never just dining—it’s an experience. And their latest special proves just that. Get ready for a dish that’s bold, comforting, and bursting with flavour: the 3 Duck Pancakes. For R130, guests can tuck into three savoury pancakes filled to the brim with juicy, shredded […] More