We were looking forward to returning to Reverie after a memorable evening on our last visit to Cape Town in 2018. We were not disappointed and enjoyed another fabulous evening of great food, wine and company. It is a brilliant formula which is superbly executed...by Julia and her team. Looking forward to another visit next time we are in Cape Town.More

From the moment we arrived we were treated like family. Julia was the best host and made us very welcome. Started with a glass of lovely wine and chat with the other guests. The food was delicious and Julia explained what we were eating and...drinking and where it all was produced. A lovely evening was had and I would recommend Reverie to everyone.More

Speechless The food was prepared with love and it tasted like it. Creative and delicious . Unique experience and as a solo traveler I was able to meet people from across the globe! This is a must die for anyone open to new experiences and...dining with strangers who become friends by the end of the nightMore

This was an amazing evening from the get-go. We were greeted by Julia, the owner, with a glass of wine. We mingled in a small courtyard as other guests arrived. Very interesting to meet people from Australia, San Diego, Orlando, Florida, Switzerland, and Manchester England...among the 18 dinner guests. Quite a group of people. For the next 4 1/2 hours we enjoyed five courses of outstanding food with excellent wine pairings and delightful conversation. A rather eclectic group of people with a wide variety of experience. Everyone shared their travels. We spent some time talking with the owner afterwards and complemented her on her eight-year-old restaurant. A unique experience which we would highly recommend!More

Our night at Reverie Social Table was spectacular! Julia is a terrific chef, and the food and wine pairings were fabulous. The real magic of the evening is the social interaction with the other guests. We had 18 people, so half way through, we all...played a bit of musical chairs to meet those that the other end of the table. It was great fun to engage with people from all over the world. Julia was so gracious and flexible with our reservation. We originally planned for four people and decreased that to two a few days prior. And, I brought my pescatarian husband instead of my meat-eating daughter at the last minute which Julia handled with grace. (Sorry, Julia for the last-minute switch!) We would highly recommend Reverie Social Table for both the dining and the experience.More

The setup of this restaurant is different than any other we have been to. As you arrive, the owner and chef Julia welcomes you like a friend to her personal dinner party. There were 8 guests the evening we were there. Julia joins in, talks...about the food and wine pairings and it all makes for an amazing evening of fine food, making connections with strangers from all over the world and South Africa. In fact, the only downside (it this is a downside) is that there is so much great conversation that the food almost takes second place. I think that is how Julia probably wants it. However that being said, Julia is a talented chef and this was one of the best meals we had in Cape Town. When we next plan a trip to Cape Town this will be the first booking we make!More

We had a very fun and enjoyable evening out at Reverie Social Table last night! The food and wine were both good and a bit inventive, especially in pairing some rarer local South African wines to the dishes, but everything tasted incredible. The atmosphere was...one of the best too - very much a social table we but we talked and made friends with folks of all ages from across the world. Absolutely recommend and it will stand out as our best meal in South Africa.More

Reverie Social Table in Johannesburg offers an exceptional degustation dinner experience. Bringing people from around the world together in an intimate setting, the curated 5 course South African meal, accompanied by fine local wines, is a journey of flavors. Connecting with fellow diners from places...like India, New York, and Italy adds a global touch. The owner and host, Julia, elevates the experience with her warm hospitality. A must-visit for those seeking cultural exchange through food and camaraderie.More

This was an incredible 4 hour dinner experience with amazing food and wine while meeting locals and people from around the world. Julia is an wonderful host with a laid back personality and her staff was so attentive. She had us move around the table...half way through the dinner so that we had the opportunity to meet everyone. It’s an evening we’ll never forget!More

Please make this your experience. I’m asking a lot because Cape Town is a universe of experiences but Julia and her team will craft an unforgettable time for you. The food is amazing and I do t k ow how ñ, but the people you...will share it are meant to be. Not to be missed!!!More

The highlight of our culinary experience in South Africa was a visit to a restaurant called Reverie Social Table in the Observatory neighborhood. Run by a young (30-ish) chef, Julia Hattingh (pictured below), it is a 4 1/2-5 hour food and wine palooza and party...for up to 16 guests sitting at a community table. Julia tries to encourage the guests to switch seats halfway through the dinner to encourage more socializing. That happens every couple of weeks, she said, but with Lisa’s not-so-subtle urging, ours was one of those nights. We arrived at 6:30 for wine, introductions, and general schmoozing. There were 14 of us there that night—two others from the US, six from the UK, and 4 from Australia/New Zealand. Everyone was considerably younger than us, though that apparently is not always the case. Two couples were on their honeymoons. We were seated just after 7:00. The food was exquisitely prepared. Every dish had more ingredients than I could keep track of as Julia recited them with tremendous attention to detail. The third course was an amazing beef carpaccio with bone marrow and a rice cake. The entree was a poached yellow tail over a soup filled with vegetables. Both are pictured below. Great cheeses and dessert finished off the marathon. And there was a least one guest with diet limitations that Julia accommodated effortlessly (we all coveted the hummus served that guest, that replaced the butter served with our homemade scones). The wine freely flowed—all 5 or 6 (I lost count, but I remember 3 different Chenin Blancs, a Pinotage—the main native grape of South Africa, a cross breeding of Pinot Noir and Cinsault (Hermitage)—and a red Cabernet based blend) from one particular winery in the Western Cape region, Carl Everson from the Opstal Estate. This is not to be missed but make your reservations early. Don't hesitate to go alone - it's warm, convivial, and utterly delightful!!More

What an amazing social dining experience. Julia was a wonderful host and chef! Her and her team provided an excellent service and we really felt like we were at home. It was so lovely to speak to other people and the food was incredible as...was the wine. Julia was so attentive and made sure all dietary preferences were catered for in a way that they would feel as part of the rest of the table! We would highly recommend!More