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Boulcott Street Bistro

85/100 (2153 ratings)

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"Nice atmosphere, great service. Steak cooked..."

Ashley Liu

"Awesome waitresses, friendly manager, incredible food. Definitely coming back next time we come to..."

Karl & Claudette Howard

"We popped in here on a whim and were so pleased we did!! Excellent food. The service was a bit slow to start but they were busy. Tables are pretty..."

Bex Ellis

"An absolute delight of a place. Top notch service, an excellent drinks menu, and a crafted food menu. I ordered the market fish with desert and it..."

Jay

"We began with Southern Alps Venison. Medium yet very tender. Put a couple of those together and it would be a meal. For mains, he had aged fillet of..."

Jade M.

"Excellent dining. Started with cocktails for pre dinner. Lambs liver for an entree was great then onto the Lamb Shank. Finished off with a coffee and..."

Peter

"Many friends have recommended this restaurant because they are known for excellent food and service. We had friends visiting from out of town so we..."

Cha Ching

"Boulcott Street Bistro was a may. It's not often I hand out a 5 star rating, but this place really deserves it. The food, setting and service was..."

Mighty Will

"Guests from USA wanted NZ lamb - Sunday night we arrived and had the most gorgeous meal topped with a Central Otago Pinot. Thank you to the wonderful..."

Megha Dogra

"What a hidden gem! The restaurant is set in a beautiful old home in the middle of the city. The food was beautifully prepared and reasonably priced...."

Adami

"Such a nice place to eat. Food is really good. There were 4 of us and we really enjoyed our meals. The place was cozy and the service was spot on...."

Sharon Harvey

"This place has really hit the nail on the head, from ambience, to food and to service! I had the aged fillet of beef and it was divine - cooked to..."

Philip Doyle

"Went for Sunday family lunch with the whole family. Had the set Sunday Roast from the menu which was roast chicken with sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkin..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"Had a birthday dinner with some friends here tonight and we had a really good time. Food was really good.. crunchy skin on the roasted pork was..."

Rose Ann Yap

"We came here for WOW and had the WOW menu. Up first was calamari, not gluten free but they made it gluten free for us and it was delicious! The wine..."

Stacy Heyman

"Dined here recently - the food was delicious and the cocktails were addictive. The staff were really friendly while not being intrusive. The entire..."

Shona Sen

"Still love it，the meal for me was great but might not for my friends.... A friend who ordered a beef dash obviously overcooked also we all tasted..."

S

"Came here for a wine stop straight from the airport at roughly 9.30pm. The place was buzzing with customers and the ambience was so inviting. My..."

R-Dee Roche

"My birthday dinner here was exquisite. Bluff oysters, french onion soup with gruyere, pork cheeks, unbelievably good lavender shortbread......"

Ryan Kennedy

"I first came here when it was "Plimmer House" - all starched linen silver service and Crepe Suzette flamed at the table.The vibe these days..."

Philip Reeve

"Had the aged fillet of beef here and it was cooked medium rare to the dot. The steak was juicy and tender however the bearnaise had a bit too much..."

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"Wellington on a Plate - 3 course dinner. Portobello Mushroom soup followed by braised Pork cheeks and olive oil cake. Excellent start, soup was..."

Rajneesh Kumar

"I go monthly for the famous $20 lunch which is always made to impress. a Wellington icon and perfect for any business lunch or romantic..."

Salya

"My wife & I visited Boulcott Street Bistro deliberately for the calf livers. To our disappointment, they were not available. We resorted to "surf &..."

STRADS

"I love a bargain and you all may think it's a bit too flash here. Every month they have a $20 lunch special, this month is lamb shanks on mushy peas,..."

Miss Persistant

"Boulcott has always been a favourite. Food is great, atmosphere and service fantastic! love the fillet bernaise and wine list is always interesting...."

Chris Dobson

"For a long time Boulcott used to annoy me lots - it was one of those restaurants where you couldn't book. That seemed OK if it was somewhere in the..."

Duncan Galletly

"An excellent bistro in Wellington. I had the French onion soup to start with and then the lamb rack for the main and the Pinot noir chocolate mousse..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Great Ambience. Good value for money. Staff are hospitable. More of an experience than great food.Had the rack of Canterbury Lamb. 4 perfectly..."

Rahul Mohanty

"EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST! W.... EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST!Wrote that my favorite restaurant was in NZ was in Dunedin. Boy was I mistaken.If..."

Pyranhadoc

"Family of 8 descend on this restaurant the service was good the food was great and the environment was good . Highly..."

Nathan

"Rex Morgan, head chef of Boulcott Street Bistro , will be the final chef rattling at the pans at the Wellington pop-up restaurant in Sydney . We were..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"A bit late with this review. Spent New Year's Eve there with friends. Fantastic dinner and service was excellent. One of the best in Wellington...."

TheFoodGonzo

"Fabulous Fine DiningWanted to take our Italian visitors somewhere special in Wellington and Boulcott St Bistro certainly delivered. Food was..."

Olive Lady

"Absolutely outstanding. Service was flawless and can't even go close to commenting on how good the food was. Favourite / best restaurant in..."

Nick Wellywood

"On a busy night, please to be able to get a table for 6 so promptly after going to see the WOW show. The meal choices were great and the food was..."

Chris W

"Wow- this was an amazing dining experience! Service was quick and prompt- attentive, yet not overbearing or stiff. Food was amazing, although we..."

Kane Salanoa

"Dinner here was outstanding. A great experience. They made space for the family on a very busy night. Service was excellent. The food was..."

Tony Kara

"Took the daughter and son-in-law from Sydney to the Boulcott St Bistro on Wednesday - they were very impressed! We knew that the food would be..."

Katie Francis

"Perhaps the most consistently excellent restaurant in Wellington, I've been here several times and swear by it. If you feel like quality Bistro..."

Tim Harding

"You know it's been years since you've been to a restaurant when the last time you went was with an ex-boyfriend and you're now married with a child...."

Kara I

"SUPERB!! A meet in the middle weekend (5 of us from Auckland, P North and Chch) for a family birthday, the choice couldn't have been better. Creative..."

Catherine Carran

"Her Indoors booked a classic Wellington weekend away from the kids, so we took the opportunity to dine at the Bistro. Brilliant service from relaxed..."

Mark Kirkland

"I ate there recently and found the food to be the best I've ever had. This establishment is run by geniuses with food! It's exactly what you want for..."

David

"I've been once for dessert and once for lunch, both were excellent, well worth the price, great decor, location and service! I can't wait to return!..."

Tracy

"Best Birthday Dinner at one of the top restaurants in Wellington. My son and daughter took me here last night for a wonderful meal. The calamari..."

Kirstyn Hatton

"This stylish little Bistro has a big personality and is a gem in the crown of the Wellington restaurant scene. We eat there often, and enjoy the cosy..."

SiennaMarcs

"We had a lovely meal at Boulcott St Bistro last week on our way to a Christmas function. Arriving early, there was no waiting for a table and we were..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Popped into this quaint little villa on the way back to the Terrance on a Girls weekend - wow...........the chef, bar staff, matride were all..."

Mother Of Three

"Had a business lunch here and it fitted the bill perfectly - good food, top notch service. No complaints, if you need a professional place with all..."

Biggie C

"This is our favourite restaurant in Wellington, if not the world - which is a big statement we know. However, we have been here for lunches and for..."

Eileen Oliver

"I've been going to the Boulcott for years. The reason I'm such a regular is because of the consistently fine level of food and service.We had..."

Zinnia Harris

"We were in a celebratory mood. I received my first paycheck EVER in New Zealand, and we were rollin' in the dough.Well, not really, but one..."

Kiwi American

"Wow, what a busy little bistro! With the winning combination of prompt friendly service and fresh delicious dishes that so many restaurants seem to..."

Jima

"I saw Rex Morgan cooking on TV and really wanted to dine at Boulcott Street Bistro. I loved his prior culinary haven, Citron and wanted to check out..."

Olive

"I dined there recently, I waited at the bar for a long time the place was full no one else seemed to mind except me I was starving I was suggested a..."

Samuel Kopua

"As a small group Boulcott Street Bistro is a great choice. It is intimate but still has a fun atmosphere.All the dishes look and taste..."

Maya Carr

"When you walk in all the noise of the busy city surroundings disappear and it feels really personal and comfortable. The staff are friendly and..."

Penny

"I had a really enjoyable evening here. The food was fresh and perfectly cooked. The service wasn't as formal as I had expected but was very efficient..."

Olivia Lacey

"Amazing place, I went there for the first time the other night and it is going to become a regular!It has a really unique and lively atmosphere..."

Rose Youmans

"Have eaten at the Boulcott a number of times over the space of many years when visiting Wellington. Apart from reiterating that the food and service..."

Andrew Priest

"Quite pricey but supurb food and service, you pay for what you get and it is 5*. Is in the entertainment book (buy 1 main get one free) so ourbill..."

Julie

"Hands down the best meal we had in Wellington! The steak melted in your mouth and the pork had the most delicious crust on it. Our starters were..."

Annie White

"Outstanding service and every dish was impeccably done. We had the calamari, the beef, and the duck. Wish we had a chance to try the lamb but would..."

Zachary Corso

"Amazing food lovely atmosphere everyone was friendly especially the brother who made a coffee shots in his machine kept us up on the drive back to..."

Tarminder Mann

"Really enjoyed coming to boil city street bistro. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. We got the steak and the lamb, and they did..."

A Yeh

"We had one evening in Wellington and we were fortunate in choosing to eat at the Boulcott Street Bistro. Our waitress, Audrey, was one of the best..."

Gary Bren

"After reading through a few lists of "Wellington's best restaurants" online, I spotted Boulcott Street Bistro being mentioned in most, if not all of..."

Nutrada Opassathavorn

"The place is run very well by the manager who is friendly. Beautiful inside, fantastic wine list both by the glass and bottle. The filet was cooked..."

P Kapinos

"Very good for price. We got the special lunch T-bone steak for 2 for $50. White peppercorn sauce was delicious. The only disappointment was the fries..."

Yuchen Lin

"I was here for Wellington on a plate, second year in a row. Both times, the food and service was outstanding. I tried the smoked baby beets with goat..."

Saipriya Krishna

"Busy weekend dinner so there was a 40 minute wait, which was fine as we didn't have a reservation. Staff were all friendly and accommodating to..."

Sherryk Koswara

"Nice restaurant, great service, good wines and drinks selection. Delicious food, the beef fillet was great. Nice vintage atmosphere and yummy..."

Tehaunui

"Went there with my partner to celebrate a birthday and was impressed with the food and service. Our waitress was very friendly and cheerful and..."

Jonathan Luo

"A lovely 3 course set menu featuring their Welly on a Plate festival dine dish. Giving them 4 stars only because their portions are quite small and..."

Maggie Cheung

"This amazing restaurant is set inside a Victorian house. Oozes warmth and sophistication when you step in. Casual yet professional service. One of..."

Kenny Tang

"We were there for the Sunday roast. Excellent food and service, reasonable portions. If you're particularly hungry, you'll need to add some sides...."

K On

"We had such a wonderful dinner here. I especially wanted to highlight the staff, everyone that we interacted with was lovely and warm and friendly...."

Ruth Sun

"Found this hidden gem with the best food, cocktail and wine selection on our travels through New Zealand. We enjoyed the calamari entree and chicken..."

Jennie Marie

St Johns Bar & Eatery

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"I like the building and I like their beef burger, it’s basic but it is done very well and better than a Big Mac. Their fries are also pretty..."

Austin

"All the tables inside were busy and this is understandable on the 24th of December, but they were able to offer us two valid alternative: a table..."

Michel Angelo

"Nice food at a decent price. I was actually surprised how cheap it came out. Nice work and good service. Ambience is good with choice between the pub..."

Cookingkenny

"Great spot to sit in the sun, chat, graze on delicious bar food (hello chips with gravy!) & drink great local cider. The decor inside was beautiful...."

Nitty

"Friendly and helpful staff. Awesome atmosphere outside, could of sat there all day in the sun. Food was yummy. Only had bar snacks but would love to..."

Daniellè Brown

"Loved this place, great location and service. Love the outside area and bean bags. Had a lovely Rosè and a nibble with some mates after work. Would..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"Been here for drinks. Today was lunch with a colleague. We ordered a beer and a burger. I had the jalapeño kale burger. My colleague the cheese..."

Sean P E Fleming

"The dishes are tapas/sharing style, this was perfect for us as we like to share. We were the only customers in the restaurants so we got the full..."

Aimy Luu Huynh

"Service was very good. I asked for negronis which weren't on the deinks menu and they were happy to make them and they were great. Ended up getting a..."

Moses-Kelly Saunders

"Dropped in for some coffees to take the chill off. I have to say, it's a fine establishment. Coffee was perfection (and I'm quite fussy when it comes..."

Ross

"Love being at this place in the summer!! Grate outdoor seating. Wine selection is good. And the bar food is good for the price, can't wait to return..."

Katie

"Ok I haven't had food there.. but it looked promising. This is definitely one of the spot you want to go in Wellington when it's sunny. The few bean..."

Ines

"Went to St John’s Bar for my birthday lunch and really enjoyed the food here. Although, I have been here several times before. Located on..."

LucyGoosey

"Great place.. Good to come and watch sport with some tasty beers on tap. Came here for the wellington on a plate burger and it rocked my world. Not a..."

Rhodri Williams

"We went here for a work team lunch, and we had the whole back room to ourselves. I got the special, which was an open salmon sandwich,..."

Mind The Crumbs

"I have been here a number of times. Most recently for a dinner on Monday 1 December. The location is excellent. The food is not too bad either. My..."

PeterMS

"It takes a lot to galvanise me getting my fingers on the keyboard and writing a review - either I'm REALLY peeved with the service I've had, or..."

Anna Garland

"We hosted our post wedding brunch at St Johns bar restaurant last weekend, and it was a fantastic venue for this event. Our guests reported that..."

Debra Wilson

"One of the best experiences I have ever had in a bar/restaurant.From the moment we arrived we were treated amazingly. We went to 3 previous bars..."

Adam Nagy

"I have been to St Johns three times now, the first and second was amazing, the Pork belly cooked to perfection and the ravioli amazing.The..."

Ranui Robertson

"I had brunch here last Saturday. I ordered the eggs benedict, it was enjoyable but certainly not the best eggs benedict I have eaten. For dessert I..."

Kate S

"Went to St Johns for a business lunch. This place is the bomb!! We sat outside in the sun (yes, this is Wellington), and had a few wines from the..."

Cannonball

"My husband and I went for dinner on a Saturday night a few weeks ago. Having read the reviews here I wasn't too sure what to expect and was..."

Kara I

"A great afternoon with friends was had at St Johns - as they weren't busy we received table service. I found staff were knowledgeable and friendly -..."

Christine Bulmer

"This place has surprisingly good food for such a busy bar, good menu, pretty good service, and would definitely go..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"An awesome little bar with a great atmosphere. Food and beer were top-notch, and our server was really..."

Kaz Bar

"I’m confused. I don’t really know what to make of my St Johns experience. I’ve been visiting Wellington on a frequent basis for the last 7..."

Caroline Cameron

"Great restaurant in Wellington. Visited here end of September with my Mum while in the city for World of wearable arts. Loved the Scapegrace cocktail..."

Rachel Proudfoot

"Had a great meal here, was very busy and loud. But service was really good and food was..."

Sharron Hughes

"This was totally an unplanned stop as I was walking from Te Papa to the cable car and thought it was time for lunch. Whipped out the phone and saw..."

Daniel Tay

"So happy i found this place. Looked it up online and made a reservation. Glad i did. Was packed when i arrived (on a Monday evening). Totally worth..."

Leigh Anne Darilek

"Great food, great atmosphere, the wine service at the table was a very nice touch. Natalia and the gentleman in the black shirt (didn't catch his..."

Jo-Ann Hughes

"Great location, great service. Good food — we got the bruschetta, tenders, and chorizo to share plus drinks. It was fast, easy, tasty. Relatively..."

Tessa VanDerVeeken

"I had the roast root salad last night! It was pretty good, I just think Israeli couscous would work a lot better in this salad - just some feedback..."

Bridget Rawson

"Food was absolutely amazing. It was a very very busy night but all our dishes came out fast and were given the care/attention as if we were the only..."

Ange Smith

"An under rated restaurant/bar for drinks🍸or a nice dinner. The restaurant and separate eating areas are excellent with good harbour views...."

Graeme Wooller

"Good food, tasty rump steak cooked well but would have liked a side of chips as an option (served with purple kumara) like market fish. Note: if you..."

Becs Illingworth

"The food was really..."

Mariana Tarasido

"Fantastic experience! Thank you to Finn & Jasper for letting us in late and for the delicious dessert and cocktails. Great atmosphere and a bar that..."

Mich

"Myself and my Friend celebrated our joint 21st Birthday here on the 11th of June. From day one of planning for this Event, the St Johns crew have..."

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