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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
(638 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 (638)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Malcolm F. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 25 Dec 25
    Exceptional tasting menu. One of the best restaurants in South Africa

  • Eelco and Anna V. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 25 Dec 25
    What a wonderful restaurant. We are certainly coming back. Compliments to everyone.

  • Oliver & Tanja B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 25 Dec 25
    What a Perfekt Dinner!👏

  • Jasper K. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 24 Dec 25
    Extraordinary evening. We had a great time

  • Petra L. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 24 Dec 25
    I never experienced such an amazing dinner. Thanks to the entire staff who made this happen. The food was so delicious but more importantly the way home it was presented at the table. Thanks so much Petra

  • Janene M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 23 Dec 25
    We had a lovely dinner experience as a family. I found the first part of the menu absolutely outstanding. The 2nd part was also very good, but too rich for my personal taste. The value was good considering the ingredients like crayfish, wagyu and quality caviar. Ambience were good, considering it is on the 2nd floor. Liked the simplicity of the decor and after dark, the view over the "Braak" is nice. Thank you for the experience.

    MERTIA responded on Wed 24 Dec 25:
    Dear Janene, thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review! We are so delighted to hear you had an absolutely outstanding experience! We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Brit K. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 23 Dec 25
    Absolutely incredible! Crayfish dish was next level! Best experience

    MERTIA responded on Wed 24 Dec 25:
    Dear Brit, thank you so much for your lovely review! We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience. Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Patricia S. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • PATRICIA W. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Dec 25
    Exceptional thank you

    MERTIA responded on Mon 22 Dec 25:
    Dear Patricia, thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Juergen D. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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