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A Sensory Journey Where Culinary Artistry Meets the Storied Vine

Set within a sculptural archive of South African wine, this experience explores the connection between vineyard and plate, bringing together flavour, story and a shared appreciation for provenance.

Where the Integrity of the Harvest Defines a Curated Experience

Curate brings together two defining elements of Ellerman House: the Wine Gallery and the kitchen. Every menu responds to the landscape beyond the house, celebrating South African ingredients, winemaking and the relationship between food, wine and craftsmanship.

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A quiet timber-panelled corner of the Wine Gallery set with glasses

Curated by Place, Defined by Story

Set within the Ellerman House Wine Gallery, Curate is shaped as much by its surroundings as by what arrives at the table.

Encircled by one of South Africa's most significant private wine collections, the experience begins with a respect for provenance, craftsmanship and the stories held within every bottle. Each dish is developed in response to those wines, creating a natural conversation between cellar and kitchen.

Here, curation is more than an idea. The menu evolves alongside the collection, the seasons and the creative direction of the chefs, resulting in an experience that feels considered, expressive and closely connected to its setting.

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A Dialogue Between Plate and Cellar

At Curate, food and wine are experienced together from the very beginning. Each course is introduced with purpose, designed to complement, contrast or reveal something new within the wines drawn from the surrounding collection.

The setting encourages guests to slow down. Surrounded by glass and thousands of bottles, the Wine Gallery creates a sense of intimacy that draws attention to both the food and the stories behind it.

With only a small number of guests welcomed at a time, every detail matters. The pacing of the menu, the service and the interaction between host and guest come together naturally throughout the evening.

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An Intimate Perspective

The Chef’s Table offers a closer connection to the craft, inviting guests to experience Curate from within its creative core.

Positioned at the heart of the space, this experience allows for direct engagement with the chefs as each course is prepared and presented. Insight into technique, inspiration and process becomes part of the journey, adding depth to every plate.

Within the context of the Wine Gallery, this perspective becomes even more compelling, as the relationship between dish and wine is revealed in real time. It is a rare opportunity to witness the precision and thought that define Curate.

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The candle-lit Wine Gallery and chef's table beneath the spiralling bottle racks

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In this space, the archive becomes the inspiration, allowing the history of the vine to guide the hands of the chef in a celebratory tribute to South African terroir.

Where Wine, Seasonality and Culinary Expression Shape Every Experience

Curate is inseparable from its setting. The Wine Gallery is not simply where the experience takes place, but part of what shapes it. As wines evolve, new bottles are discovered and the seasons change, the menu evolves alongside them, ensuring every visit feels slightly different.

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Discover More Dining Experiences at Ellerman House

From intimate wine-led journeys to relaxed oceanfront gatherings, each venue offers its own rhythm and character. Explore curated menus, seasonal flavours and thoughtfully designed spaces that celebrate Cape Town's coastal beauty, culinary craft and effortless sense of place.

OneEighty

OneEighty is a celebration of South Africa's seasons, bringing together exceptional cuisine, fine wine and remarkable art. Thoughtfully crafted menus showcase the finest local ingredients, while panoramic ocean views and warm hospitality create an experience that is both refined and deeply connected to place.

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Bar Roc

Bar Roc is Ellerman House's ocean-facing perch where the Atlantic sets the pace. Cocktails are crafted with care, plates are light and considered, and the view does most of the talking. It is a place for unhurried afternoons and golden evenings, where Cape Town's coastline becomes part of the experience.

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Trading Hours - Wednesday to Sunday, 18H00 – 22H30

Seating Time - 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00