The What’s on in Joburg team has rounded up the city’s best restaurant specials, set menus, dining pop-ups and affordable eats. From wine-pairing dinners and chef’s tables to wallet-friendly deals, these are the dining experiences worth booking this month.
Fabiani Café pop-up at Sandton City
Running for a limited time only until 13 July 2026, Fabiani Café is courting coffee lovers with delicious brews and decadent treats in a highly curated space at Sandton City. Full proceeds from the pop-up are going in support of The Sozo Foundation and FoodForward SA.
Outfitted entirely in greens, nudes and browns and featuring a foosball table, Fabiani Café limited-edition merchandise, elegant seating, and a chess board, the pop-up activation creates a stylish modern aesthetic that’ll draw you in.
Shoppers can slow down with warm beverages that include flat whites, Americanos, hot chocolates, matcha drinks, and Cape Town speciality roaster Cedar’s exclusive Fabiani Blend, which includes malt chocolate and toasted nut flavours.
Pair your drink with a delicious treat made locally. Take your pick from Chef Corvin Pietersen of Broodkop’s
flavour-packed panzerottis or Sofia El Baz of Daily Indulgence’s handcrafted pastries inspired by her
Moroccan-French heritage, which includes tiramisu bars, madeleines and pistachio mini-cakes.
The Fabiani Café activation forms part of the Fabiani brand’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative, with 100% of proceeds going to their NGO partners, reflecting their commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for young South Africans while supporting communities facing food insecurity.
At the heart of the initiative are graduates of The Sozo Foundation’s Barista Training Programme, who gain valuable hands-on experience by operating the café throughout the activation.
Cost: Free entry. Drinks, merchandise and treats are at your own cost
When: Running daily from 30 June to 13 July 2026
Where: Sandton City (opposite iStore and Nedbank), 5th St, Sandown, Sandton
The Bella Nights dining series by Butcher Boys Kyalami Hills and Boschendal
The first edition in the ‘Bella Nights’ series, ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’, is a proud collaboration between Butcher Boys Kyalami Hills and Boschendal, presenting an immersive, Italian-inspired evening where wine, food, and sensory storytelling come together beautifully.
This intimate dinner series running from August to December is anchored in Italian-inspired themes, while honouring Butcher Boys’ 25-year culinary legacy alongside Boschendal’s world of craft, ritual, and premium hospitality.
Guests are welcomed with Boschendal Brut alongside antipasti boards before progressing into a guided Riedel wine tasting experience. The menu unfolds as a decadent five-course journey, with Butcher Boys’ legendary steak taking centre stage, paired with fine wines from Boschendal. As a final touch, guests depart with champagne truffles as a take-home gift, ending the evening on a sweet note.
Cost: R950pp, inlcuding a 5-course set menu with wine pairing and a special gift. Book via [email protected] or call 076 197 1640
When: Thursday, 6 August (ahead of the Women’s Day long weekend), from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Where: Butcher Boys Kyalami Hills, at The Mushroom Farm, Kyalami
