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MERTIA

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Newcomer
Fine Dining French Japanese South African Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 20 Bird St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
4.8
(691 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Newcomer
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50

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At MERTIA, our values are at the heart and soul of everything we do. We prioritise sustainability, showcase South African heritage through global flavours, build communities and connections, and celebrate culinary craftsmanship - all while continuously evolving. We invite you to join us on this journey.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

It’s in what was once a bank that chef Matt van den Berg and front-of-house master Marais Kirsten-Uys realised their dream. Opening Mertia in their late twenties, they sought to define special moments and evoke memories with food. Stylish and elegant, the restaurant’s upper floor features wooden floors, well-spaced tables, and a private dining room that serves as the blank canvas on which they create their respective arts. The restaurant’s primary nod is to Marais’s grandmother, after whom it is named. The second nod is to the team, individually acknowledged on the back of the menu, which evolves seasonally.

A professional sommelier carefully pairs the wines, and like the rest of the team, exudes the passion that underpins every element of the dining experience.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 17h30 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 17h30 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 17h30 - 22h00
  • Thursday 17h30 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (691)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Deidre H. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 05 Feb 26
    We had one of the best dining experiences at Mertia. So much thought and detail in everything and making my husband's birthday extra special! We will definitely be back!!!

    MERTIA responded on Fri 06 Feb 26:
    Dear Deidre, thank you for your wonderful review! We're so delighted to hear your experience was special and memorable. We're truly honoured by your kind words and your rating means the world to us. Thank you for choosing MERTIA to celebrate such a special occasion. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Anne H. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 04 Feb 26
    Fabulous evening. Not just fabulous food but whole immersive experience. Service was impeccable

    MERTIA responded on Fri 06 Feb 26:
    Dear Anne, thank you for your wonderful review! We're truly honoured by your kind words! We are so delighted to hear you had a fabulous and immersive experience at MERTIA and we will ensure to pass your compliments to the team! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Jane L. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 03 Feb 26
    Amazing from start to finish . As coming from uk we have ate at quite afew fine dinning restaurants as we are foodies, mainly in London , I would definitely say that Mertia was one of the best , thank you so much to the team for a wonderful experience.

    MERTIA responded on Fri 06 Feb 26:
    Dear Jane, thank you for your wonderful review. We're truly honoured by your kind words and your rating truly means the world to us. We will ensure to pass your compliments to the team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Rene P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

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

    MERTIA responded on Fri 06 Feb 26:
    Dear Rene, thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Helen C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Feb 26
    One of the best meals we have eaten. Definitely not cheap but when you understand the work that has gone into producing each course, it was worth every ZAR. We particularly liked the chefs coming out to explain their dishes. We will certainly go again when we're in the area.

    MERTIA responded on Fri 06 Feb 26:
    Dear Helen, thank you for your your lovely review! We are truly honoured by your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another personal and memorable experience at MERTIA. Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Hans G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Feb 26
    We had a delicious dinner with a personal and warm welcome.

    MERTIA responded on Fri 06 Feb 26:
    Dear Hans, thank you for your lovely review! We're so delighted to hear you had a personal, delicious and warm experience at MERTIA! Thank you for choosing MERTIA. We eagerly await the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Martino M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

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

    MERTIA responded on Fri 06 Feb 26:
    Dear Martino thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Paul C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 30 Jan 26
    This is an exceptional restaurant. The food we had here was as good as anything found in the upper tier of the Michelin guide in Europe. It’s 3 star simple as that. The food was sublime and worthy of a detour. You won’t regret it.

    MERTIA responded on Sat 31 Jan 26:
    Dear Paul, thank you for your wonderful review! We are truly honoured by your kind words and your generous rating. We're thrilled to hear your experience at MERTIA left a lasting impression. Your recommendation truly means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Clyde W. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 29 Jan 26 (Guest left no comment)

    MERTIA responded on Sat 31 Jan 26:
    Dear Clyde, thank you for your review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards MERTIA Team

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