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Curate at Ellerman House

Contemporary
Location Pointer Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
4.8
(71 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 (71)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Mark M. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 18 Feb 26
    Can’t fault the food, or the wine pairing (we’ve been out today and bought two of the wines served. Service was truly excellent with knowledgable staff willing to spend time with us. A great setting - both the hotel and specifically the restaurant and wine gallery / cellars. Thank you

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Sun 22 Feb 26:
    Dear Mark Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted you enjoyed the food and wine pairings. It is fantastic to hear that our team made your experience special and that you appreciated the setting of both the hotel and the restaurant. We truly hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Tammy B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Feb 26
    Oustanding authentic experience. Tntalizing tastes elegantly playing on typical South African dishes. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Mon 09 Feb 26:
    Dear Tammy, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the authentic experience and the elegant interpretation of South-African flavours. It is wonderful to know the dishes made such an impression. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Luyolo M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 05 Feb 26
    Incredible service, food and wine. Thank you for making my day special.

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Fri 06 Feb 26:
    Hi Luyolo, Thank you for your great feedback. We are happy that you had a wonderful Birthday with us! Hope to see you back again soon. Warm regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Feb 26
    Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! Everything was outstanding. Amazing Staff, great service, beautiful venue, great wine selection, food was off the charts exquisite! Fantastic Experience.

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Thu 05 Feb 26:
    Dear Brigitte, Thank you for your amazing feedback! We are happy that you had such a great experience with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm Regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Regis A. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 28 Jan 26
    A unique place in the world. All the staff with beautifull smile and very professionnal. Delicious menu very tasty And what about wines? A temple gor very good wines Thanks a lot for this wonderfull cook trip We wish you all the best and have quickly à 1 star Michelin. We are from.France Anne and Régis

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Wed 28 Jan 26:
    Dear Anne and Régis, Thank you so much for your wonderful and generous feedback. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the menu, the wines, and the overall experience, and your kind words about our team mean a great deal to us. Being described as a “temple for very good wines” is a real compliment, and we are especially touched by your wishes for a Michelin star — thank you for that encouragement. It was a pleasure welcoming you from France, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again for another memorable culinary journey. Avec nos sincères remerciements et nos meilleurs vœux. The Curate Team at Ellerman House

  • Christo D. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 19 Jan 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Tue 20 Jan 26:
    Hi Christo, Thank you for the all five-star review. We are glad that you had a great experience at Curate. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards The Curate Team , at Ellerman House

  • Anja R. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 17 Jan 26
    Absolutely wonderful, from the welcome cocktails to the tasting menu, staff explanations, wine cellar and vintage depth. Stunning artsy space which is fully dedicated to the love of wine. Very thoughtful and excellent concept.

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Tue 20 Jan 26:
    Dear Anja Thank you so much for the wonderful review of Curate. We happy that you enjoyed all aspects of you experience. Hope to see you back again soon! Kind regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Christopher T. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 Jan 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Wed 14 Jan 26:
    Dear Christopher, Thank you for your recent visit at Curate. We appreciate the feedback. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards The Curate team at Ellerman House

  • Stig W. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 08 Jan 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Thu 08 Jan 26:
    Dear Stig, Thank you for the all round five-star review! We are happy that you had a wonderful evening with us. Please feel free to join us again soon! Warm regards The Curate team at Ellerman House

  • Bart A. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 08 Jan 26
    We absolutely loved it! The food was amazing, interpreting South-African classics and bringing them to the dining table in a modern day culinary experience. The waitstaff are enthusiastic and attentive but never to casual. This was our highlight of our trip by far.

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Thu 08 Jan 26:
    Dear Bart, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy that you have enjoyed all aspects of you dining experience with us. We hope that we will see you again in the near future. Warm regards, The Curate team at Ellerman House

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