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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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Reviews (85)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.3
  • Ceri L. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 06 Apr 25
    Excellent food, very fresh and a new take on the dishes. The dessert was the weakest of the dishes. Would highly recommend

  • Inge G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 06 Apr 25
    The Fauna menu was fantastic, with the tomato tartare and the kingklip being highlights. We did the wine pairing with the meal. All pairings were good, but one of the waiters who poured did not know the first thing about the wines and all questions were met with showing the label. The other waiters were more knowledgeable and any lack of info was made up for in very friendly service.

  • Henk Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 04 Apr 25
    Definitely a new favourite for us.

  • Micha W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Ryan J. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Mar 25
    Absolutely amazing overall experience. Food was top tier, as well as the service. 20 out of 10 would highly recommend and definitely attend again.

  • Trudy Dined: 2 weeks ago
    2.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 29 Mar 25
    I would not recommend this restaurant . There were a few okay dishes amongst the 8 course menu . All in all bit uninspiring. Desert was terrible . Only one oyster to start not very generous . Kudu was not tender. I could not taste any marrow , only fatty rings , in one course . There were no other customers apart from one table , forlorn atmosphere . It all felt terribly over the top hot air . Big disappointment .

  • Michael D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Mar 25
    Excellent menu, excellent presentation

  • Sonja D. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 25 Mar 25
    Very good menu - delicious plates. Nice wines per glass. Very good service. One of my best experiences in Cape Town!

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