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Terrarium by Chef Chris Erasmus is an edgy fine-dining restaurant, nestled in the Queen Victoria Hotel. Founded on a farm to table ethos, focusing on seasonal, hyperlocal ingredients infused with creativity and innovation, diners can choose from an eight-course Fauna or Flora menu or Small Plates bar menu. Making use of various cooking methods and indigenous ingredients, Terrarium is a contemporary spin on sustainable dining in the urban landscape.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday 12h00 - 21h30

Reviews (158)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.2
  • Peter K. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Feb 26
    Everything was amazing and our waiter Allan was exceptional. We will return next year.

  • ADRIENA G. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jose Antonio F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Aerian G. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Neil O. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Feb 26
    Lovely food and service. Great evening.

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

    Reviewed on: Thu 12 Feb 26
    Just phenomenal. We chose Terrarium for our 30th anniversary because we were blown away by our first experience with Chef Chris Erasmus' food -- from ethos to flavour to plating -- and our dinner at Terrarium did not disappoint. In fact, it exceeded our expectations. We had the Flora tasting menu, and each dish was spectacular. But a special evening is only truly remarkable if the whole experience is exceptional, not just the food. We couldn't have asked for more a skilled, attentive or genuinely warm server than Z. She was amazing, and when we return to Terrarium (when, not if), we'll make sure it's when she's there. She gleefully took us on a gastronomic adventure, and we loved every minute of it. The ambience was intimate, relaxed, and inviting -- the perfect setting for the menu. Overall, an unforgettable experience.

  • Leontien d. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 0.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 12 Feb 26
    As always, very good food and service. We love this place.

  • Michael S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
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