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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
4.9
(656 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 (656)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 5.0
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Ugo B. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Mar 26
    Acoustic Is not one of the best. The service was very nice (even though some small "errors"). Definitly Better than some starred restaurants

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

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

    MERTIA responded on Mon 02 Mar 26:
    Dear Michel, thank you for your review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards MERTIA Team

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Mar 26
    A thoughtful and interesting tasting menu with a focus on local ingredients, in house preparation and sustainable sourcing.

    MERTIA responded on Mon 02 Mar 26:
    Dear Cat, thank you for your lovely review! We truly are delighted you enjoyed, admired and appreciated our beautifully curated experience. We eagerly await the pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future for another memorable experience! Kind regards MERTIA

  • Willem R. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Mar 26
    Fine dining at its best! Attention to detail is exquisite and how the food are presented is a performance to treasure

    MERTIA responded on Mon 02 Mar 26:
    Dear Willem, thank you for your lovely review! We are absolutely delighted you enjoyed and treasured your experience at MERTIA and we eagerly await the pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future for another memorable experience! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Karlheinz S. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 28 Feb 26 (Guest left no comment)

    MERTIA responded on Mon 02 Mar 26:
    Dear Karlheinz, thank you for your review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Patrick S. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 27 Feb 26
    Simply fantastic from start to finish! Awesome menu with very good wine pairing and a lovely and passionate team. In my view this is the best restaurant in the Winelands (definitely better than Petite Colombe or Epice) and on par with La Colombe and Salsify in Cape town. We will be back!

    MERTIA responded on Mon 02 Mar 26:
    Dear Patrick, thank you for your wonderful review! We're truly honoured by your kind and generous words and your rating truly means the worlds to us! Thank you for choosing MERTIA. We eagerly await the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the near future for another memorable experience! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Marianne B. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Feb 26
    We spent a fabulous evening with the Mertia team. Service, food, etc. was at it's best. This place can be highly recommended. We will come back the next time we're in Stellenbosch.

    MERTIA responded on Mon 02 Mar 26:
    Dear Marianne, thank you for your lovely review! We're truly honoured by your kind words and will ensure to pass your compliments to our team. Your recommendation means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back again for another memorable experience! Kind regards

  • Elena T. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Feb 26 (Guest left no comment)

    MERTIA responded on Mon 02 Mar 26:
    Dear Elena, thank you for your review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards MERTIA Team

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