Lacuna Bistro’s Christmas Menu Serves South African-Inspired Dining with Hints of Global Flavours

Highly rated on (4.1/5 on Tripadvisor) and positioned as one of Sandton’s top dining choices, Lacuna Bistro balances sophistication with approachability for an audience of visiting tourists and locals alike.

The diner is located within the quiet surroundings of The Maslow Hotel and offers a refined yet relaxed dining experience. Both indoor and terrace seating overlooks the lush gardens, and is ideal for business lunches, intimate dinners or casual evening drinks. Read on to find out more about the space and dining experiences.

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Christmas Eve Dinner + Christmas Day Lunch at Lacuna Bistro

Make this Christmas truly memorable with an indulgent fine dining experience at The Maslow.

Enjoy a generous Christmas Eve buffet designed to bring everyone together around the table, featuring classic salads, a Mezze station, festive favourites for the mains and a tempting dessert spread.

For Christmas Lunch, enjoy an abundant festive feast filled with seasonal favourites, indulgent treats and all the flavours that make Christmas special. The lunch features an assortment of freshly baked homemade breads, flavoured butters and dips, a Seafood Station, a Christmas Carvery, a hot buffet, and delightful desserts.

Both occasions feature kids’ entertainment and live music, and the dress code is Smart Casual.

Cost: Dinner – From R585 per adult; from R290 per kid aged 4 to 10. Stay the night for R 2170pp (x1 adult dinner + hotel room incl. breakfast) or R1555pp (x2 adult dinner + hotel room incl. breakfast). Book Christmas Eve dinner here | Lunch- From R895 per adult; from R450 per kid aged 4 to 10. Stay the night for R 2480pp (x1 adult lunch + hotel room incl. breakfast) or R1865pp (x2 adult lunch + hotel room incl. breakfast). Book Christmas Day lunch here

When: Dinner – Thursday, 24 December 2026 from 6.30pm to 10pm | Lunch – Friday, 25 December 2026 from 1pm to 4pm
Where: The Maslow Hotel – Lacuna Bistro, 146 Rivonia Rd, Sandown, Sandton

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About Lacuna Bistro the menu

For the menu at Lacuna Bistro, Food and Beverage Manager Ofentse Morake and Executive Sous Chef Thokozane Shongwe look closer to home to help fine-tune the dishes you should be dining on right now. The duo is inspired by Sandton’s unique position as both South Africa’s financial hub and a melting pot of cultures.

The chefs and their team want guests to walk away feeling a sense of place and belonging. “The food should spark recognition — whether it’s the comfort of a milk tart that reminds them of home, or the surprise of pap spheres reimagined in a way they’ve never seen before,” says Morake.

Their “Parancini” with Chakalaka Purée is a playful reimagining of South Africa’s most traditional staple, pap. Instead of serving it plainly, it is transformed into golden, parmesan-dusted spheres – like Italian arancini.

Tartare served with fishcakes nods to the Cape Malay spice traditions—mild curry, tangy pickle, aromatic warmth—layered into a familiar Western format.

The “From the Coals” section celebrates open-flame cooking, which is central to South African food culture (braai). Sauces like sheba (tomato and onion relish), chimichurri, and peri cream showcase local and global flavour traditions, and tie into the communal culture of the braai.

Seasonality of produce is a deciding factor in making sure their offering remains dynamic throughout the year.

When: Daily, 10am to 11pm
Where: Lacuna Bistro at The Maslow Hotel, 146 Rivonia Rd, Sandown, Sandton

Plated: A Chef’s Table

The Maslow Sandton’s Lacuna Bistro introduces ‘Plated: A Chef’s Table’, its latest dining offering set against the hotel’s lush natural gardens this autumn season.

Elevate your dining with Lacuna Bistro’s thoughtfully curated pairing experience celebrating seasonal South African flavours, from sweet apricot and fresh prawns to comforting cassoulet, sweet corn and bright berries.

The long table setup accommodates 30 guests who are treated to an intimate chef-led journey of the senses. Each course from the Chef’s Table menu is matched with a selection of fine wines or artisanal beverages, chosen to complement and enhance the flavours of every dish. From crisp, refreshing notes to rich, complex finishes, each pairing is designed to create a harmonious balance on the palate.

Cost: R650pp, tickets will be available via The Maslow