We opted for the set menu deal at Two Chefs where you get a choice of two courses with wine for around $58. The food is as to be expected in NZ super tasty & fresh. Loved the French onion soup to start, & that salmon was perfectly cooked with a crispy crumbed skin.
We walked in at 9 on a Saturday night, feeling terribly awkward but the waiting staff were nice.
He suggested us to have a quick order and get things done quickly while introducing us to the table but later he didn't rush us at all. We still got to have a steady pace in dining.
However for me the rating is mainly about food. And it was probably the best meal I've had recently. By that I mean the taste. The chardonnay & vinegar sauce for the oysters, the double baked gruyere soufflé, the steak or the crispy meringue, there was nothing on the plate not tasty. Everything was just on point. The presentation was probably the last thing the chefs were thinking about while the tastes saved it perfectly.
I'm very happy with the meal and I would say it is worth going if all you want is good food.
Totally recommend this place for great service and fabulous food. I am looking forward to going again once I have a few spare dollars. Quite pricey but well worth it.. 2 Chefs.. I say Master Chefs!. I have never had duck before, and I found it to be devine, also the souffle entree...wow, melt in your mouth delicious. Small meals but with a side of order of the most deliciously cooked vegetable it certainly makes the meal substantial. Wish I had been able to try one of the desserts, maybe next time.
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Just come home after a memorable meal at the Two Chefs. I had pre- booked our meal for my son's graduation. We were a party of 6. Dealings with the restaurant before booking had been handled very professionally. They took a deposit of $150 dollars on my initial booking. Before our date, they phoned me to let me know that it was no longer going to be a set menu. That was fine by me. We arrived and our table was ready. The waitress was excellent - patient, kind, humorous, professional. Our food was excellent and served all together. The total bill came to about $600, including a celebrationary bottle of Veuve ( that is including my $150 dollars which they were quite aware about). The waitress even offered to take a special group photo of us on several cameras as it was a special occasion. What a special night! I would definitely recommend the Two Chefs for a special meal. In fact our two Dunedin friends who joined our family group thanked us for introducing them to a new special Dunedin restaurant. I will most definitely dine there again if I am in Dunedin.
After reading some of the reviews, I was in two minds whether or not to book. I am so pleased we went. We had the full 4 courses and we couldn't fault anything. The flavours of everything were superb. The size of the meals were just right. The waitress was so attentive, topping up my water, and drinks all night. She was also excellent at choosing our wine and any questions we had. We will certainly be going back and I most certainly would highly recommend this restaurant.
Dined here again recently and once again was not disappointed.
The French Onion soup was delicious as was the Duck.
Yes the staff are a little inexperienced but this is a Student Town
and as a result this is to be expected.. Having dined at two top Auckland establishments recently (just good luck) I have to say Two Chefs compares favourably for Value for money and was a far more pleasant atmosphere to dine in than the two noisy Auckland establishments. Keep up the good work.
Went here for dinner last week and it was outstanding. The food and service were both great - just what I would have expected from a restaurant with a reputation like it has. Unfortunately it is on the pricey side but I guess you pay for what you get and I most certainly would return. Shame they aren't in the Entertainment Book any more.
Great place and quiet friendly atmosphere. On both occasions I have eaten there we were lucky to be seated in a comfortable space. But I did note on my way to the toilets that this would be bothersome to the dinners seated in the adjacent tables.
The food was fantastic, well presented and served. This restaurant is a wee gem and I would encourage anyone to eat there. I just hope that they are lucky to be seated in the comfortable areas with no or few distractions so that they can enjoy the great experience.
The atmosphere was great. food was fast and tasted great as well as the presentation. service was also good. Good night out.
Drove all the way down from Christchurch and was looking for a quick meal in an unfamiliar town. Found this place, ordered the entrocote with homemade fries and a glass of local beer. Could not have been happy, perfectly seared, seasoned and cooked steak and great fries. Ate there on 3 occasions during my 5 day stay and was happy every time. Will be returning!
Fantastic - a wonderful dining expereince..... loved the calves liver - yum yum, great service too..... thanks guys. A frequest diner and love it.
Rob
I can see why this place was in the Cuisine magazine finalists.
international standards produced right here in Lil old Dunedin...
Some of the hinted flavours in my food I hadn't tasted in years it was utterly superb. I had the rabbit to start and the veggie tasting plate for mains (I am not a vegetarian but I would highly recommend this plate). My partner had the shredded duck soup and steak for main. He could not fault it saying it was the best food he has eaten in Dunedin. Dessert was divine but what I enjoyed most was a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon chosen with advice from the attentive staff that explored my preference for taste and matched to both mine and partner’s meals (I was blown away at the wine selection) served in huge wine glasses enhancing the wine experience.
Great food, great wine as always. This is a quality dining experience. The only issue would be the cold draught during winter as the door opens straight up onto the street. Maybe this will be changed in the future. But don't change the food or wine! Class!
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Our experience at this restaurant was one to be remembered. The quality of service and food was excellent. We enjoyed how our waitress was very helpful and prompt with service. The wine list was very nice, as was the very interesting menu. Although some of the ingredients we did not understand, our waitress was helpful when asked questions. Loved how there were many game dishes available. I had a quail entree which was cooked to perfection, as was the main course i tried, the pork belly which was also cooked great, seasoned very well. The Parfait was also perfect. All of my other quests were very very happy with their meals. We tried the rabbit, seafood broth, game fish, crayfish, rib eye and lamb rump, which were all very well presented. Plates were cleared promptly and drinks were offered again. Waters were always fresh and the atmosphere was great. Its always nice to dine in a restaurant were the wait staff are dress smartly and linen on the table is given. Highly recommended and would definitely dine again!!
Cannot agree with the first two reviews and by comments from others customers we were not alone.
We had wonderful service not stuffy prompt and friendly. The wine list was excellent. An inspired menu, most notably the entrees where game featured. Our dishes were above expectation perhaps my squid and water melon could have been larger - but very well priced. The atmosphere is European probably a little sparse for some but it works well.
Excellent food and superb service. The only (minor) quibble was it was quite noisy and hard to hear the other end of the table of six. This was on the upper level and it may have been better downstairs. Highly recommended.
Great vibes at this restaurant. Loved the music playing solely, the friendly wait staff, and the wait staff's uniforms, with the smart shirt and the aprons, very on point with the vibe. Lovely old building that was warm and toasty inside. The food was very nice, and we had the spanner crab pasta to start, which was a wonderful treat especially to fine a dish with spanner crab. I had the fish main, and my husband had the venison, and we shared the vegetable side. Overall, it was a lovely evening evening out.
We just had one of our best meals in Dunedin at Two Chefs Bistro. Both the food and the service were perfect.
Superb food, wine, service, ambience. The onion soup: ‘to die for’. Ditto the “silere lamb”. Excellent value. Really, not expensive for what you get. Thoroughly recommend.
So glad we stumbled on this amazing restaurant. Everything was awesome. The service was first class. The food was some of the best I’ve had. Many classic French cuisine inspired dishes. Well seasoned with the best flavours and plated exceptionally well. Dunedin needs places like this where you pay for what you get. I’ll definitely be back and I’ll tell everyone to come and enjoy Two Chefs fine dining
This is a great place for dinner in Dunedin. The service is exceptional and the food good.
We experienced an exceptional meal and excellent service. Everyone was very kind to our needs, helping us to get in and out of the restaurant with our wheelchair. Thank you for making us feel welcomed and cared for.
My new favourite restaurant. It has the best cocktails I've ever had, impeccable unobtrusive service, an outstanding wine list and all the dishes we have tried so far have been delicious. I am comfortable ordering things here I am not 100% sure of because they are so well thought out and balanced in flavour and texture that I can trust I will like it. Everything on the plate is there for a reason and full of flavour - nothing is there as an afterthought. The terrine is the best I've tasted (I've eaten a LOT of terrine). Tempura salmon was perfectly cooked with translucent salmon in the centre. Duck soup is a highlight. I love the originality of the dishes especially when most Dunedin restaurants are all very similar. Love that the chefs are Dunedin trained. I would strongly suggest however implementing an online booking system as some people these days will only book online and may go elsewhere if they can't
Fine dining with professional service, nice menu, and good wine list. Food was very good but sometimes lacked the high quality and portion sizes the prices reflected.
Such a fabulous fabulous meal - we were down from Wellington for my daughters graduation. Had a very bad experience at Vault 21 where we had booked weeks ago but were given a table in the middle of a thoroughfare and told as a table of 3 weren’t important - rang Two Chefs Bistro - these lovely people who took us in at short notice and OMG amazing food French bistro style . Best oysters we had them tempura style so creamy and delicious, steak stunning , the vege spinach dish stunning and the desserts were truly sensational . would come back in a heart beat simply stunning !!!! YUM . We had exceptional service and the best food ever . We will definitely be back - thank you for making us feel special :) fabulous night!!
Felt like i was back in Paris! Terrine was very tasty, textures very complimentary. Confit duck with spicy lentils was beautifully balanced. Profiterols were crispy/ creamy though missed the orange icecream. Mocktail was inventive and tasty - raspberry sorbet, alderflower and ginger beer. Wonderful service. Recommend.
I took a friend out for a meal which was delicious, the wine was so nice we had a second glass, the atmosphere so comfy we stayed for several hours.
Such a surprise, shame no oysters, but great to find so close to octagon, menu is true
Really nice food. Unfortunately the service was not that quick, but really good ambience in the restaurant.
Went for a meal at 5.30 pm on a Saturday. Had a dozen or so people there. I had a salmon ontray, a duck leg meal for main course and my wife had a steak. Both great meals and I really enjoyed mine. Didnt order any extra veges as usually we do but find we dont need them certainly didnt this time as there was enough on the plate's. Had a desert and a good selection. A couple of wines and service and staff were great. Its a older sort of place but plenty of room and clean and tidy but pays to book I would say just to be safe. Its a place I would usually walk by but not now.
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