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Curate at Ellerman House

Contemporary
Location Pointer Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
4.8
(66 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 CLOSED

Reviews (66)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Deven M. Dined: 6 days 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 week 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 weeks 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

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

    Reviewed on: Wed 25 Mar 26
    One of the best food experiences I have had in recent years.Wonderful food ,very attentive friendly service and a quite extraordinary and beautiful restaurant.Highly recommended.

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Wed 25 Mar 26:
    Dear Matthew, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your visit was one of the best food experiences you have had. It means a great deal to our team that you enjoyed not only the food, but also the service and atmosphere. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another memorable experience. Warm regards The Curate Team at Ellerman House

  • Mbuso M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Mar 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Tue 24 Mar 26:
    Dear Mbuso, Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback, and happy to see that you have enjoyed your overall experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Reg De Kock Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Mar 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Fri 20 Mar 26:
    Dear Reg, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy that you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Jelle V. Dined: 1 month ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Mar 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Curate at Ellerman House responded on Mon 02 Mar 26:
    Dear Jelle, Thank you so much for your review. It is wonderful to see that you enjoyed your visit with us. We are always striving to turn great experiences into exceptional ones, so if there is anything we can do to make your next visit a 5-star experience, we would love to hear your thoughts. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards The Curate Team, at Ellerman House

  • Mark M. Dined: 1 month 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 months 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

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