{"id":15395,"date":"2026-01-06T15:37:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/?p=15395"},"modified":"2026-01-06T16:54:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T14:54:22","slug":"must-have-reservations-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/must-have-reservations-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-have reservations in January"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. Cape Town and surrounds<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Johannesburg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    January is shaping up to be a delicious month, with a wave of new restaurants opening their doors in Cape Town and Johannesburg. From intimate chef\u2019s counters and stylish lobby bars to all-day neighbourhood hangouts and after-dark cocktail spots, these are the 8 must-have reservations<\/a> to kick off 2026 in good taste. Bookmark it, share it, and start booking, as these are the tables everyone will be talking about this month.<\/p>\n

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    Cape Town and surrounds<\/h3>\n
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    Arlecchino<\/h4>\n

    (Sea Point, Cape Town)<\/strong><\/p>\n

    On busy Regent Road, just a stroll from the promenade, Arlecchino<\/a> feels like a little Italian escape by the sea. Its name, meaning Harlequin, hints at the restaurant\u2019s playful spirit, and stepping inside, you immediately get it: the space is truly gorgeous and full of sophisticated character. The menu is very Italian<\/a>: antipasti, pizzette, pastas, panini, and heartier meat and fish dishes that invite easy sharing, while the dessert list is full of happy surprises \u2013 Campari jelly, silky zabaglione with strawberries, and, naturally, top-notch gelato served by the scoop. Part of the Tashas<\/a> family, Arlecchino is a space designed to lift your mood, whether you\u2019re claiming a corner for a morning espresso or lingering as the afternoon light fades into evening.<\/p>\n

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    Arlecchino is by far the number one fine dining restaurant in Cape Town and South Africa. The experience was breathtaking and attention to detail on an entirely new level. Thank you for a night out that was unforgettable.<\/p>\n

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