WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS FOR YOU!

On 4 May 2025 Casa Toscana Lodge in conjunction with Villa Barranco will be hosting the Pretoria Oyster & Bubbly Festival at our premises. The Oyster & Bubbly Festival has been a highlight on the Pretoria social calendar for several years and now we are going bigger than ever before.

You are invited to join us for this fantastic event where all things oyster and bubbly will be celebrated.
Tickets are R220 per person and includes your personal bubbly glass and unlimited bubbly tastings from the various curated wine farms exhibiting on the day. You can also pre-book your oysters and collect on arrival. There will be live entertainment, various street food stalls and a number of areas where you can relax under the trees or in our tented area.

Get your tickets now at and join us for a day of fun and entertainment by the magnificent Jacaranda FM DJ Thabiso Khambule!

Come and enjoy dinner in our restaurant whilst our singing waiters provide unforgettable entertainment.

Booking essential at LeSi Restaurant for A-la-carte dinner on these dates.

R100 booking deposit (to be deducted at the end of the evening, 15% service fee excluded)

Arrival Time: 18:00 for 18:30

Adam Tas is still one of the most popular artists at The Blue Dog and this Mother's Day he's back to pay tribute to all the moms.

The Sunday 11 May afternoon function also includes a meal for old and young and we know every mother's heart will rejoice at the end of the day.

Book your table now at The Blue Dog and come and honour the mothers in our lives with us.

Mediterranean Gourmet Pop-up Dinner with KWV Mentors '25 with Award Winning Wine maker Izele van Blerk.

Date: 25 April 2025
Ticket per person: R480
including 4 course dinner | 15% service fee excluded on all additional drinks.
Arrival Time: 18:00 for 18:30

Menu & Wines to be served:

Entreé - KWV Mentors Chenin Blanc and Grenache
Haloumi and caremalized roasted pepper wrapped in bacon and baked with a honey drizzle and roasted almonds
First Course - KWV Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
Mediterranean grilled matured beef Sirloin medallions | Linguine pasta | Roasted veg with feta cheese | Basil yoghurt dressing
Second course - KWV Mentors Canvas and Orchestra
Oven baked Greek lamb shoulder with rosa tomatoes, garlic and herbs | Roasted greek potatoes | Mediterranean salad
Dessert - KWV Mentors Pinotage
Delicate plate of dark chocolate mousse tart with cranberries | matured cheddar | parmesan bread crisp

Date: 28 March 2025 | Ticket per person: R480 including 4 course dinner | 15% service fee excluded on all additional drinks.

Arrival Time: 18:00 for 18:30

Menu & Wines to be served:

Entrée served with Spier Cap Classique
Venison bobotie spring Rolls with onion chutney and coconut banana

First course
Springbok fillet medallions in a creamy blue cheese sauce with porcini mushrooms and spring onion | parsley oil fettuccine | Fried parmesan crisps
Paired with: Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc and 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc

Second course
Traditional Clove infused Venison open pies deconstructed with a Red wine Jus | Pineapple sambals | Savoury Rice | Sweet pumpkin bake
Paired with: Spier 21 Gables Pinotage and 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon

Third course
Chocolate and Vanilla infused malva pudding with a caramel sauce and custard

For the first time EVER, Dirk van der Westhuizen is on stage at Blue Dog and it promises to be a very unique experience.

The theme for the evening is Intimate, so get ready to hear Dirk like never before. A lovely evening of acoustic music and stories told by him about his life journey.

Intimate with Dirk van der Westhuizen is going to be a great night, so book your tickets now!

Show Date: 4 April '25
Show Ticket price: R290 (incl UBER discount voucher)

PLEASE NOTE: Groundfloor tables are shared in a full house, so if you book less than 8 seats, you may sit at a shared table.
BALCONY TABLES - TABLES OF 2 NEXT TO EACH OTHER

Show program:
Lesi Dinner booking Arrivals: 18:00
Blouhond doors open from 19:00
Main show anytime from 20:00
Platters served in theatre for pre orders
Program ends as per artists program

Meal Options:
Restaurant
Should you want to have dinner before the show at the restaurant, please note that we need your pre-order. This will enable us to prepare your meal so that you are on time for the show.

Nothing says "hello weekend" like a glass of wine and a relaxed atmosphere.

This is why LeSi Restaurant at Casa Toscana Lodge brings you 'Wine-Down' every Friday. Say good-bye to your long week and hello to 10% off your wine when you join us on Fridays.