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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 18h00 - 22h30
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Thursday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Friday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Saturday 18h00 - 22h30
  • Sunday 18h00 - 22h30

Reviews (71)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Catrin L. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • ilya g. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 15 May 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Mon 18 May 26:
    Dear Ilya, Thank you for your all 5-star review. We appreciate the great feedback! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Robert T. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 May 26
    A very nice welcome - very knowledgeable bar tender who described the welcome drink with more enthusiasm than I have ever heard. Two mini canapés - one was nice the other fishy and difficult to handle. The room is very woody and lacks atmosphere and warmth. All the dishes are locally inspired but many of the flavours are quite strong. The langoustine starter was delicious and the best dish on the menu. The two tiny slivers of lamb as a main were also delicious but insignificant portions. One of the vegetable side dishes in between courses with a pumpkin base was served cold and inedible. Ironically the biggest portion of the entire meal comes at the end with a huge bowl of white chocolate mousse - tasty - but not what you want to see at the end of 8 courses. The biggest downer was the stemware used for a meal that will cost your R13,000 for 3 guests. Though Riedel it is the commercial variety. Fine dining - especially at the prices charged - goes with fine stemware. When I asked the sommelier if we could have nicer glasses his response was something like - the finer stemware is for the more expensive wine pairing option - we had clearly cut corners by choosing the R1800 per person wine pairing option. Sorry that is not an acceptable response. You can go out in Capetown - enjoy a beautiful meal - delicious wine - be served in thin stem glasses - paying R1800 for 2 guests!

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Tue 05 May 26:
    Dear Robert, Thank you for your detailed feedback regarding your recent visit to Curate. I am truly sorry that your experience did not meet expectations. While I am glad you enjoyed the welcome, as well as the langoustine and lamb, it is clear that several elements fell short. Your comments on flavour balance, portion sizes, and the pumpkin dish have been noted and will be addressed with the chefs to ensure better consistency. We also regret that the ambiance and final course did not meet your expectations. Most importantly, I want to sincerely apologise for your experience with the stemware and the response from our sommelier. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and your feedback has been taken seriously. We understand the investment involved in dining with us and are sorry we did not deliver the experience you deserved. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide a much improved visit. Kind regards, Jean

  • Grace O. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Apr 26
    A truly exceptional dining experience at Curate. Every element is thought-out and has a story and purpose. The service is top-notch, and the staff are highly knowledgeable and amiable. Each of the courses was unique, well balanced and appropriately portioned. Amazing wine selection, a welcome drink and super cool wine cellar on display. We will certainly return to Curate.

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Thu 16 Apr 26:
    Dear Grace, Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful review. It truly means a lot to us that you experienced the intention and care behind every element of your visit. Your kind words about our team’s service and knowledge will be shared with them. They will be delighted to know they helped make your evening memorable. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Curate for another special experience soon. Warm regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Pietro A. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 12 Apr 26
    Elevated fine dining, but real and authentic

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Mon 13 Apr 26:
    Dear Pietro, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy that you have enjoyed your experience with us! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Deven M. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 Apr 26
    Outstanding experience at Curate. The service is certainly the best in the city, with incredible attention to detail. Loved every part of the experience

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Mon 06 Apr 26:
    Dear Deven, Thank you for your wonderful review. We appreciate your kinds words, and we are very happy that you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 30 Mar 26
    The best fine dining restaurant experience in Cape Town, period. The food was South African themed, which is a refreshing twist compared to the usual foreign/euro-centric. Loved every aspect of seeing South African cuisine elevated. The decor was incredible and intentional. The staff were attentive, we were warmly welcomed and attended to with excellent service and they went the extra mile as we were having a celebration dinner. This is Cape Town's best kept secret. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back!

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Thu 02 Apr 26:
    Dear Thabo, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words. Please join us again soon! Warm regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Hans Joerg K. Dined: 2 months ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 25 Mar 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Wed 25 Mar 26:
    Dear Hans, Thank you for your review and overall high ratings. We are glad you enjoyed the food, service, and overall experience. We also appreciate your feedback on value and will keep it in mind as we continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

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