The food was insanely delicious, and the whole thing was so entertaining (mysterious crystal clear soups!) and all of their food is made completely from scratch- they even brew their own vinegar.
The staff are extremely nice and knowledgeable about the dishes, they were also extremely accommodating to the fact that our table had quite a few allergies.
I honestly wasn't convinced going in, because it is an awful lot of money for a single meal, but it was really, genuinely worth it. The whole thing lasted about 3 hours, and on top of the 7 courses, we also received 3 bonus mini courses (each with multiple elements) which were 3 kinds of snacks, a bread course (their gf bread is amazing) with home made butter and a plate of petit fours at the end.
Each dish was a complete work of art, and had so many perfectly made little elements, including chefs popping out of the kitchen to pick fresh herbs from their garden for dishes as they are made.
I cannot recommend this experience enough.
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Winner of The 2019 Wellington On A Plate Innovative Dine Menu and Event Innovation Awards, Hillside Kitchen and Cellar is a gem. Max, the head chef, is a creative master in the kitchen and he and his staff always surprise with new and inventive offerings. Hillside has an a la carte lunch and dinner menu, but the
5 course and 7 course dinner degustation experiences are what make Hillside amazing. These luscious celebrations start with snacks, followed by fresh-from-the-oven crusty homemade sourdough white and kumara breads served with a side of boutique salt & peppered olive oil. The courses then commence and it's always a joy to anticipate what comes next. There are 4 savoury mains followed by a palate cleanser and dessert. The 7 course has an additional in-house-crafted nut cheese plate and a second dessert. Both degustations finish with lovely petit fours.
Because Hillside is an Eco-conscious, Vegetarian & Vegan only restaurant that takes pride in growing its own fruits & veggies, foraging for local plants & fungi and partnering with trusted artisan suppliers, every dish is fresh, healthy, elegant and sensual.
There's an alcohol and non-alcohol drink pairing option for each of the degustation experiences as well as a brilliiant natural (local & international) by-the-glass or bottle wine selection. There are cocktails, teas, coffees, juices, kombuchas, keffirs, liquers, beers and sparkling water. Be prepared for three hours to fly by if you choose the degustation experiences. Hillside Kitchen is also an art gallery featuring local artists whose creations are available for purchase. Tucked away in a beautiful little corner of Wellington, Hillside Kitchen is a cacoon of comfort and a real treat.
We had an amazing night here! Each dish was imaginative and absolutely delicious. We picked the 7 course dinner menu (which was more like a 10 course menu after the free bread, starter, and palate cleanser). It was more like an experience than a meal, we spent over 2 hours here (no idea where the time went) and we left absolutely stuffed. Great service, and great food. Not cheap, but an awesome night out.
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