MERTIA is proud to announce its recent accolade as the Best Global Gourmet Restaurant for 2025, awarded by the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Restaurant Awards.
“We are honoured to be named Best Global Gourmet Restaurant by the Haute Grandeur Global Restaurant Awards for 2025,” said Marais Kirsten-Uys, Owner and Founder of MERTIA. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our entire team, whose commitment to excellence and innovation continues to shape every detail of the MERTIA experience. This award is also a deeply personal milestone—another confirmation that living by my grandmother Mertia’s mantra, ‘anything worth doing is worth doing well,’ is paying off. I truly believe we have the best team, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together.”
About MERTIA
Nestled in the heart of Stellenbosch, MERTIA is a restaurant built on legacy, craftsmanship, and connection. Named after owner and founder Marais Kirsten-Uys’ beloved grandmother—whose guiding mantra still informs every decision—MERTIA is a space where guests are invited into a story told through food, wine, and thoughtful detail. Helmed by Chef Matt van den Berg, the seasonal set menu is a culinary journey inspired by the Cape’s freshest local ingredients. Every dish is an opportunity for conversation—between chef and guest, flavour and memory, moment and meaning. At MERTIA, excellence isn’t just plated—it’s felt.
