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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
(666 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 (666)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Sharne B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Mar 26
    Best fine dining experience. Food is spectacular! Thank you chef Matt and team.

    MERTIA responded on Mon 09 Mar 26:
    Dear Sharne, thank you for your lovely review! We're are absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed a memorable experience at MERTIA and we very much look forward to welcoming you back in the near future! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Bernhard P. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.7
    Food 5.0
    Value N/A
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Mar 26
    Super Service und grandioses Essen. Allerdings von der Ente hätte man, für den Preis des Menüs, 2-3 Streifen mehr auf den Teller legen können.😉 Das Ambiente könnte etwas mehr Deko vertragen. Der Preis für das 10 Gänge Menü ist hoch und man kann sich es nicht so oft leisten

    MERTIA responded on Mon 09 Mar 26:
    Dear Bernhard, thank you for your review and of your thoughtful feedback. We are absolutely delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and service and we truly appreciate your honest feedback. We have noted your feedback on the dish portions and resturant ambience and we will take it into consideration as we continue to refine and enhance the MERTIA experience. Your feedback helps us improve and ensures that we continue to deliver exceptional experiences in the future. Thank you once again for choosing MERTIA, and we hope to welcome you back in the near future for a memorable experience. Kind regard MERTIA Team

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Mar 26
    An excellence restaurant with outstanding food , very friendly and well informed service . Everything was a great experience and we want to come back . Thank you for this evening .

    MERTIA responded on Mon 09 Mar 26:
    Dear Jens, thank you for your lovely review! We are truly honoured by your kind words and will be sure to pass your compliments to our team. We are absolutely delighted to hear you had an amazing experience and we eagerly await the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Sonja V. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Mar 26
    One experience for life!

    MERTIA responded on Mon 09 Mar 26:
    Dear Sonja, thank you for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear you enjoyed a once in a lifetime experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Neil L. Dined: 3 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Mar 26
    Impressive and creative but too rich esp egg. Staff totally invested in concept. Private dining rather intrusive and all a bit too dark

    MERTIA responded on Mon 09 Mar 26:
    Dear Neil, thank you for your review and thoughtful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found our menu impressive and creative and thank you for your kind recognition of our team, it truly means a great deal to us. We also truly value your thoughtful feedback and we will take it into consideration as we continue to refine and enhance the MERTIA experience. Your feedback helps us improve and ensures that we continue to deliver exceptional experiences in the future. Thank you once again for choosing MERTIA, and we hope to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regard MERTIA Team less

  • Johanna C. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Mar 26
    Best culinary experience ever!

    MERTIA responded on Mon 09 Mar 26:
    Dear Johanna, thank you for your lovely review! We are truly honoured by your kind words and are absolutely delighted to hear you had a memorable and amazing experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future for another memorable experience. Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Erika B. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Mar 26
    It was a mindblowing experience!!

    MERTIA responded on Mon 09 Mar 26:
    Dear Erika, thank you for your lovely review! Your kind words are truly the greatest reward and mean the world to us. We are absolutely delighted to hear you had a mind-blowing experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience ! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Samih M. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 06 Mar 26
    Loved and enjoyed every bite. The staff of Mertia really made us feel special.

    MERTIA responded on Mon 09 Mar 26:
    Dear Samih, thank you for your lovely review! We're absolutely delighted to hear you loved every moment and bite of your experience. Creating memorable moments for our guests is at the heart of what we do, and your compliments means a great deal to all of us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future for another memorable experience! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Gerda V. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 05 Mar 26 (Guest left no comment)

    MERTIA responded on Mon 09 Mar 26:
    Dear Gerda, thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards MERTIA Team

  • Peter J. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 03 Mar 26
    Excellent food, taste and presentation!

    MERTIA responded on Mon 09 Mar 26:
    Dear Peter, thank you for your lovely review! We are absolutely delighted to hear you had a memorable experience and enjoyed every dish. We look forward to welcoming you back soon in the near future for anther memorable experience! Kind regard MERTIA Team

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