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Curate at Ellerman House

Contemporary
Location Pointer Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
4.9
(39 reviews)
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May 2025 marks the beginning of a new era for award-winning boutique hotel Ellerman House, with the opening of an innovative culinary destination – CURATE – in the striking Wine Gallery space. Just as wine is uniquely expressive of its terroir, conveying a sense of place in every glass, so CURATE will tell the story of South Africa’s soil and sea, transporting diners on an unforgettable culinary adventure.

Helmed by Ellerman House Head Chef Kieran Whyte, the culinary experience at CURATE – which will welcome 30 guests per seating – will be intrinsically linked to the seasonal produce sourced from Whyte’s hand-picked selection of small-scale farmers, fishers and producers. With Whyte’s focus on championing hyper-seasonal local produce, the menu at CURATE will be wholly informed by the ethos of allowing the ingredients to shine, telling a story of people and place on every plate.

CURATE will open with an eight-course degustation menu, drawing on the traditions and flavours of the region to offer an entirely unique dining experience. Bespoke handmade crockery, ceramics and knives from selected local artisans further enhance the creative expression of the Cape’s rich culinary heritage. Each course will be meticulously paired with South African wines selected from the 10 000-bottle Ellerman House wine cellar.

In transforming the space from the current Wine Gallery to CURATE, Ellerman House has once again partnered with renowned artist and sculptor Angus Taylor to shape the creative expression of CURATE. Reinforcing the notion of curation, craft and refinement, Taylor infuses the reimagined dining space with textural elements both raw and refined, further exploring the intersection of terroir across the worlds of wine and gastronomy.

Guest Arrival Information:
Onsite parking is not available. We strongly advise guests to arrive via Uber, chauffeur service, or other alternative transport options.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Thursday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Friday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Saturday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (39)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 5.0
  • Jeffrey O. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 15 Nov 25
    We had a stunning meal made much more special by our server, Emma. She hit the perfect balance of friendliness and professionalism. The cuisine echoes Coy to some degree - Xhosa and Cape Malay with a fine dining twist.

  • Esther E. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 15 Nov 25
    Great food and great staff. We had a wonderful time.

  • Mia R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 02 Nov 25
    Thank you Emma for making our evening special. We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and enjoyed fully from the beginning to the end. We are foodies and been to many good restaurants In Western cape and we both placed Curate among the top three restaurants. This was our first experience at Curate but definitely not the last.

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Thu 06 Nov 25:
    Hi Mia, Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are glad that your husband had a special day with us. Emma and the team are grateful for your kind words. Please come see us again soon! Warm regards, The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Johan D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 01 Nov 25
    A symphony of flavors paired with some of the best wines in the world!

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Thu 06 Nov 25:
    Dear Johan, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your experience with us! The team will be looking forward to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Paul K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 31 Oct 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Thu 06 Nov 25:
    Dear Paul, Thank you for your recent visit at Curate. We appreciate your feedback, and hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm Regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Matthias E. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 29 Oct 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Thu 30 Oct 25:
    Dear Matthias, Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are happy to know that you had a great time with us. It really means a lot to the whole team. Can not wait to welcome you back again soon for another visit! Warm regards, The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Andrea S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 26 Oct 25
    Extraordinary

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Thu 30 Oct 25:
    Dear Andrea, Thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review! We are thrilled to know you had such a great experience with us. Your feedback means a lot to our team, and we can not wait to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

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  • Marianne B. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 18 Oct 25
    What a fabulous evening. From the minute we arrived we felt special. The service, ambiance, decor and food were out of this world. We will be back for sure!

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Tue 21 Oct 25:
    Dear Marianne Thank you for the wonderful feedback. The team truly appreciates your kind words. We would be happy to welcome you back soon! Warm regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Siviwe N. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Oct 25
    The staff was incredible! Special shout out to Zizipho and Joe who showed excellent service (the best I've ever experienced)!!!!!!!!!! Thanks team for an amazing time!!!!

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Tue 21 Oct 25:
    Dear Siviwe, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with us. Your kind words about Zizipho and Joe have been shared with them. It was a pleasure having you, and we’re so glad we could help make your time with us memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Spencer Stuart & Guy Lundy Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Oct 25
    Fantastic overall experience, a culinary delight in beautiful surroundings and wonderful, warm service.

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Tue 21 Oct 25:
    Dear Spencer and Guy Thank you so much for your great review. Receiving good feedback means a lot to the team! We hope to welcome you back again soon in the near future. Warm regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

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