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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 (104)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.3
  • Leroy L. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 28 Jun 25
    Excellent evening

  • Jerome P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Jun 25
    Alan our server was outstanding and a joy all evening. The food was very good and interesting. I would highly recommend.

  • Mandy Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Jun 25
    Lovely fine dining experience

  • Janelle G. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Jun 25
    So, I've done it again, I've booked to eat at a restaurant within a hotel. Seems I don't learn from previous experiences!! I have no complaints about the food, we ordered from the small plate menu. Each dish was very tasty. I have a problem with the venue!! The place was sterile and cold and so being the only table, we chose to sit outside. Great views but no soul!! We left as soon as we'd eaten not waiting to have a cup of coffee which we had at the Timeout Market, a stone's throw away together with a scoop of ice cream from Unframed. Would I return?? Absolutely not especially since there are so many great restaurants in Cape Town.

  • Neil H. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 05 Jun 25
    The service from Tino was beyond exceptional Stand out dishes were kingklip; melon; and the dessert The wine pairing was quite ordinary although the pinotage and Waterford were delicious The vegetarian menu needed perhaps some greater variety of textures and certainly more protein Portions were quite large with too much sauce

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  • Tudiswa M. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Brian T. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • PAULA D. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 31 May 25
    Wow! Wonderful experience. Our table covered both the Fauna and Flora menus and quality of food and presentation of both was world class. Tomato dish was everyone’s favourite. Excellent pairings but also excellent wine list with good options at all price points. Lovely warm ambience. Recommended!

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