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Damascus
88/100 (502 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Healthy
Middle Eastern
South American
Argentinian
Arabic
Middle Eastern
Dinner
Kafta
baklava
Vegetarian Platter
Lamb Shish
Broad Bean
Fries
Bread
Cauliflower
Baba Ganoush
Kunafa
Crème Brûlée
Fattoush
Hummus Kawarma
Kebab Betenjan
Smoked Beetroot Salad
Beetroot Tahini
Meat Lovers Sharing Plate
Hummus
Olives
Lamb
Falafel Plate
Chicken kebab
Middle Eastern
Healthy
South American
Arabic
Grill
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Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
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"A wonderful range of Syrian food, The flavours are well exectuted and the dishes are fresh and clean. The wine selection is wonderful and the staff..."
Kallum Best
"One of our go to place for authentic Syrian food. Menu is well thought out. Service is always top notch! The Tuesday platters are amazing and are..."
Lani
"Staff is very attentive , food served promptly. Chicken dish is highly recommended . Saving room for the cream brulee 👍🏻 Don’t forget to book..."
Vincent Ho
"This restaurant is absolutely one of the BEST Middle Eastern restaurants in Wellington. The food is ALWAYS amazing, tasty, and perfectly cooked...."
Kristopher Clancy
"Went down there on a Tuesday night and was surprised to see how busy the place was which we took it as a sign as how popular the place is. We took..."
kmad
"The great reviews and recommendation in the Kia Ora magazine definitely hold true- very yum food. Great to read about the last remaining Syrian wine..."
Sarah Stevenson
"We nabbed a last minute booking and were seated at the bar, it did not disappoint! The staff were attentive and knowledgeable and the food was..."
Sarah Bennett
"Getting straight to the point, it’s good. The meat was tender and beautifully cooked. The hummus and salads were tasty. It all came v quickly and..."
Geoff Bilbrough
"Delicious food, every dish was full of flavour, good and quick service, friendly staff, and a really nice place to share a meal. Have been there..."
Saipriya Krishna
"We had a slight hiccup with the booking when I had increased our seats after making the booking online via phone but it wasn't registered. Apart from..."
Cabnolen Moon
"Seriously good food! Haven’t had anything this authentic since eating in the city of Damascus and elsewhere in Syria when you could still travel..."
avis mac
"Incredible food, attentive service. Have recommended to so many..."
RP
"The food lived up to the hype of late. It was absolutely stunning. The staff were informative and fabulous. Loved everything. The fact the..."
south lodge
"We shared such a great meal here. The food was delicious with exciting range of dishes & fresh flavours. We enjoyed every dish we ordered & looking..."
Kiwi Chick
"We had an early dinner before the WOW show at the weekend. Loved the range of dishes, which worked especially well for the vegetarian diner of our..."
Jill Shipp
"We dined as a group of 3 & shared 5 plates plus a dessert each. Plus 2-3 glasses of wine each. Cost approx $85pp. All of the food was delicious, we..."
Nikki Stevens
"Damascus has such a nice atmosphere, we went for the first time this Saturday as a group but it would also be a great spot for a date. The service..."
Georgia May Clark
"Great service, food was quick, amazing flavours. Favourite dishes were hummus kawarma and samak mashwai (grilled fish). 10/10 recommend..."
Te Rauhina Jackson
"Wonderful taste, fast service, friendly and helpful staff! LOVE IT! The lamb shish is super good we ordered an additional plate directly. Kafta is..."
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Capitol Restaurant
86/100 (958 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
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New Zealand
European
New Zealand
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
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Baked Peach and Prosciutto
Eye Fillet Steak with Parsnip Gratin
Wagyu Beef Fillet
Toasts
Today’S Cheese with Quince Paste & Toast 18 00
Tiramisu
Fresh Oysters
Pasta
Parmesan Crumbed Lamb's Liver
Fish of the Day
Salad
Asparagus Entrée with Eggs Mayo and Capers
Crawfish
Pork Burger
Scallops
Catfish
Peppermint Tea
Clams
Halloumi
Tomato Salad
Duck
Oyster
Cakes
Asparagus Roll
Calamari
Crème Brûlée
Risotto
Lamb
Bruschetta
Calamares
Bruschette
Lamb
Venison Special
Pesto
Fish
Soft Centered Chocolate Pudding with Crème Fraîche
Pork
Steak Tartare with Egg Yolk & Grilled Bread 28 50
Cheesecake
Beef
Panna Cotta
Fried Squid & Aioli
Prawns
Sit down
New Zealand
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Reservations
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"My favourite restaurant in..."
Susan Kiddle
"Dined at Capitol last night, having been their for brunch a few days earlier. On both occasions the food and service were excellent. Love this place..."
Shane.gustafson
"It was a great pleasure dining here for my partner's birthday. The quality of food was superb and selection of wines are excellent. Staff are very..."
Karen B. Otic
"Great service and good food and nice selection of wines. Each course was nicely prepared. The oysters were fresh and tasty. Look forward to..."
TheFoodGonzo
"Capitol is known as one of Wellington's Crown Jewels and now I know why! My husband had lamb ragu with pasta, I had snapper & fresh oysters and we..."
Cha Ching
"Friendly helpful staff here. I asked about vegetarian options and they offered to adjust a couple of dishes to suit. There wasn’t..."
Sean P E Fleming
"The morning of the election and voting first thing , we met friends and had a great breakfast and anticipated the results. Great food and tempted by..."
Megha Dogra
"I am never disappointed when visiting Capitol the food is always 5* and the service is to match one of the best places to eat in the city always look..."
Em
"I don't know how the teeny tiny kitchen in Capitol manages to produce such ridiculously good food.  Brunch, lunch, dinner....I like it all.  Big..."
Jade M.
"Most amazing scrambled eggs I've ever had. Always do the soup here. I don't come to Wellington that often but when i do and I come here the soup is..."
Richard Roberts
"After a slip up by the host for our table of 4, we were seated promptly. The pasta and prawns were cooked well and the side of potato were very..."
Angela Liu
"How lucky are we, one of our locals. Consistent great food in an iconic location. I had gurnard not my favourite fish superbly cooked, green beans as..."
Adriennenz
"Capitol, like Ortega a few doors away, has a large and loyal following. For good reason. This is one of the handful of special restaurants in the..."
Duncan Galletly
"Queens Birthday Sunday and a night out - bliss.I have only been here for lunch previously and thoroughly enjoyed that so was pleased to settle..."
Philip Reeve
"Went there on a Monday night with people from out of town. Had been recommended from someone earlier that day so was a bit last minute. It was..."
Jane Russell
"Been here many times, always excellent food and service; last visit was outstanding with amazing food backed up with attentive service and great..."
Paul
"We mostly come for lunch, they make a fantastic Bloody Mary!I've had possibly the best fish dish I've ever had here (I think it was king fish)...."
Kelli Williams
"I've lunched at Capitol twice fairly recently with my husband and had the blackboard seafood special and a glass of wine.It is a restaurant that..."
Molly
"A must 'go to' place when in Wellington for breakfast. Super quick and attentive service matched with a breakfast menu that has all the standard..."
David Boshier
"This place is pretty damn good - food was excellent and great wine list. Service was good - and handled how busy it was well. Best restaurant I have..."
Andrew Imms
"Fantastic food. Awesome to visit for either lunch or dinner.Just nice attention to detail, lovely flavours and really quite reasonable for..."
Casey
"Had Sunday dinner here - we were constrained by a tight turnaround time of an hour. Phoned them with no prior booking - the staff were accommodating..."
Dee Mangin
"I love this place, the food is simple and flavoursome. Not to complicated which means the ingredients can speak fot themselves. Most times i come..."
Margaret
"One word - Fantastic. Went along with my folks to celebrate dad's 69th, and everything form start to finish was top-notch. I would give 9.5/10 for..."
Susie Robertson
"Great modern Italian-influenced food; I'll eat things I'd normally avoid (Brussel sprouts, lambs' liver...) and they're always excellent. I go there..."
Nicola Young
"Me and my partner have eaten here many times and love it!! we always get the same things and they never disappoint us. The service is..."
Bean
"Awesome food!! limited secletion of juices though. Tuna was amazing - melt in the mouth. A great dining experience.Cool..."
Emma
"I have eaten at Capitol numerous times, and cannot fault it. I only felt compelled to write this after reading the complaint below. The staff at..."
Miss Smith
"Wonderful food and great..."
Bethne Rowe
"Capitol is one of those places that comes highly recommended - I was really hoping it would measure up to it's reputation. Right from the minute we..."
Dan Bowden
"Food is always good there. Impeccable service and tasty menu and always evolving. Being regulars, it always has been consistent good service, food..."
Tehaunui
"We were looking for a place to have an easy stress free European dinner after a long day. The dishes were fantastic, Eye fillet was perfectly cooked..."
Irina Kapeli
"Always a nice dinner with great service. We tried the WOAP cocktail, festival dish and burger. We also shared the calamari which was the best thing..."
Lindsay Harn
"One of the best beef fillet i've ever had. The place is small, with few tables on the corner of a building. We waited quite a lot for our meal but..."
Giacomo Dusina
"Visited with some friends as a "fancy dinner". We had a wonderful young waiter, very polite and kind. Definitely not our usual pick, but it was..."
Ann K
"Can almost always guarantee a great dining experience here, so was not disappointed. The clam starter was full of flavour. I’m a big fan of the..."
Jo
"great food done simply. elephant fish, from the shark family was meaty and perfectly partnered with some velvety mash and crunchy smoky charred..."
tina nixon
"Had a fabulous meal catching up with family from out of town. Food was superb - every dish was top quality, beautifully presented and best of all ,..."
Wendy Slieker
"We had a grate dinner for celebrate my husband's birthday. All of food are..."
Lulu Xu
"Great food! Best food I had in New Zealand … I am in day 8 and I have booked very nice reputable places, but this one… oh my god! Amazing! Great..."
Veronica Sanchez-Bernuy
Wildfire
86/100 (1194 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
Brazilian
Barbecue
Brazilian
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sauces
Tequila Mockingbird
Oyster
Beef Rump
Calamari
Pork Scotch
Mussels
Mussle
Calamares
Roasted Agria Potatoes
Salmon
Tapas and Tasters
Pork Block
Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Dessert Platter Including Chocolate Truffle Balls Passionftuit Cheesecake Lemon Meringue Tarts
Tapas
Polenta
Chocolate Bombe
Potato &Salad
Leg of Lamb
Gruyere Cheese Rolls
Pork Sausage
Churrasco
Lemon Mousse
Lamb
Lamb Cutlet
Pesto
Tiramisú
Beef
Fish
Crème Brûlée
Pasta
Pork
Calamari
Salad
Brazilian
Barbecue
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dinner
Mid-range
"Found this place by chance on Zomato!Booked for birthday dinner on A Wednesday night. Ambience calming, relaxing, decor elegant, safisticated..."
Dotty Iorangi
"Amazing place to have a great meal with your friends. Make sure you have a great appetite before you come here, as they serve you unlimited BBQ. The..."
Jacob Elanjickal
"25 close family and friends had the most wonderful dinner for uncle's birthday! Prior to the event Harpreet was excellent to deal with - so..."
Mele Wendt
"An excellent experience!🍖Pork scotch, salmon and beef sirloin were highly recommended! Crispy skin with chewy and juicy meat inside served..."
Jinjing Fang
"Great service and well cooked food. The rump steak was my favorite and the drink choice is huge. Price was also big but worth it for a special..."
Alan McIlwaine
"Excellent! Sure the price is quite hefty for a meal, but it is so worth it! Pork, 2 types of beef cuts, salmon, chicken, lamb...Not to mention the..."
James Ong
"This is one amazing restaurant. It is one of the few places that I could not eat everything. A group of us went for lunch and it was outstanding...."
Ian De Terte
"This place is amazing, all three courses were superbly cooked, outstanding service, lots of meat and seafood, I had the best tiramisu of my life an..."
Bobby
"Wildfire in Wellington is simply amazing. What a find this place is. The service was the best I have ever experienced at a restaurant and the food is..."
Bridget
"Went for our anniversary dinner and this place did not disappoint! The waiters were so kind and their service was unbelievable. The atmosphere felt..."
Adam F
"The meats were delicious, perfectly cooked! Tasty and juicy. Our favorite was the chicken and the pork, but we loved the lamb and the beef as well...."
Romain Bacino
"This place is absolutely amazing. We got the premium menu, and wow. So delicious! If you are a meat lover this place is for you! The staff were so..."
Hannah-Bradee Phillips
"Awesome experience. Best Brazilian food I have ever had, even if it was my 1st time. Great staff awesome food & must try the tequila mockingbird...."
Ron Aunoa
"If you have never been here, you need to make the time, don't be scared if you have dietary restrictions, you will not be disappointed. The service..."
Julie Murdoch
"Absolutely amazing, food, drink ,staff. Really impressed. Loved everything. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Staff went above and beyond for..."
Ian&Trudy Green
"So this was our 1st time dining here. The experience was next level. Food delicious. Service was was really 5☆ we will definitely be going back. We..."
Fei Evans
"Great service, food is not too bad, especially if you are hungry, you can eat as much as you want! although I personally found it very salty, would..."
The Fern House
"Excellent food. The meat was well-cooked and the side dishes were very delicious. I enjoyed that there were a variety of dishes presented to my..."
Tupsytippy 0.4
"Absolutely fantastic. Great customer service. Absolutely delicious food. Wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend and will definitely go..."
Tracey Taylor
"Great dinner trip. Service was faultless really helped make the evening. Food was good, dietry options were plentiful, the starters and sides could..."
Luke Dienes
"This one's for the memory box! Perfect scores all round, no questions asked! One of the best experiences in Wellington so far and highly recommend..."
Deren Mohanlall
Boulcott Street Bistro
85/100 (2153 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
The Legendary French Onion Soup
Crème Brulée
Creme Brulee
Salad
Eclairs
Scallops
French onion soup
Broccoli
Duck
Beef Cheeks
Asparagus
Oyster
Duck Confit
Calamari
Crème Brûlée
Risotto
Lamb
Cauliflower Gratin
Profiteroles
Tuna
Fish
Crumbed Calamari
Calamares
Pork
Wellington on a Plate Burger
Salmon
Pork Belly
Woap Burger
Cake
Chargrilled Steak with Red Wine Jus
Toffee and Date Pudding
Cocktail
Sunday roast
House Made Mushroom Ravioli
Ribs
Green salad
Trois Chocolate
Beef
Calamari with Anchovy Dip
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fine Dining
"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..."
Featured Eats
"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
Portlander
83/100 (1780 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
European
European
New Zealand
Grill
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Red wine
Prawns
Beef
Chateaubriand
Mashed potato
Toasts
Venison Special
Crème Brulée
Salmon Entree
Wakanui Ribeye
Sticky Lamb Ribs
Juice & Smoothies
Pasta
Spring Potatoes
Juice & Smoothies
Creme Brulee
Salad
Deer Milk Panna Cotta
Fish of the Day
Scallops
Beef Tartare
Duck
Oyster
Port Jus
Risotto
Lamb Ragu
Lamb
Salmon
Duck
Pesto
Sirloin Steak
Fish
Cheeseburger
Crème Brûlée
Pork
Meat
Chowder
Burger
Pasta
Garlic bread
Prime rib
Ribs
Sit down
Grill
Steakhouse
European
New Zealand
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Sports bars
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
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Mid-range
"Awesome service and food. Highly recommend...."
Tracey Thurston
"FOOD: Panko cauliflower was life-changing! 🔥 Proper seasoning, great texture, enough cheesiness, you’d barely notice you’re eating..."
Meimei
"I first knew the restaurant from First Table, and my friend worked there before, so I came to try their beef, surprisingly, their lamb is as..."
Vicky Yiu
"This place is very good at what they do. The steak cuts, cooking of the cuts, sauces, sides and wines are on point!!! I found having a steak with a..."
Mareko Panapa
"Food: 4/5Ambiance: 4.5/5Service: 5/5Ordered garlic ciabatta, 21 day dry aged beef burger and 35 day dry aged 500g..."
Vogue Foodie
"Portlander is situated inside the Rydges hotel and we had decided to come here for dinner. The service on arrival was friendly and we were seated..."
LiLi Bee
"Went for dinner for the first time here tonight and it was very surprising. The food portions were quite generous - which was nice and it was hot,..."
Sei
"Came for Burger Wellington on a Plate. Was a steak burger with Fix and Fog peanut butter, it was really nice. Loved how it was served in a box...."
Sharon Harvey
"Had the chance of stopping by this little gem last weekend! Good date place if you want something intimate. The cocktails are nice and reasonably..."
Panini T
"portlander bar and grill is one of the best steak houses ive been to with its restaurant style cuts and atmosphere. I ordered the free range hereford..."
Tate Hollis
"Went here for dinner with hubby. Awesome food. Customer service was good and atmosphere was nice. Nice and easy to get remaining food in a takeaway..."
Tbroadley
"Having returned from a disappointing restaurant meal where we left our food we returned to the hotel and ordered the Portlander dry aged burger. It..."
Megha Dogra
"The food is excellent and the place looks great after their refurb. Definitely on the more pricey side of dining but definitely worth..."
Plaunge
"Had Ribs and desserts. The ribs were especially juicy and rich in flavour. It took quite awhile to be served but it serves the purpose. Dessert was..."
AA
"Came here as we stayed at the Hotel above. I had the fish which was beautiful & my partner had the steak. Couldn't fault it. We also had room service..."
Sara King
"Came here for dinner sometime last month and I really like the restaurant's classy, comfortable vibe. We ordered their wakanui steak and lamb shank..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Came here with my family on a trip of Wellington.Atmosphere was amazing. We started with some natural oysters and wine, it was so so so..."
Mimirello
"We had another great lunch at Portlander today. And I'm starting to see a bit of a trend in three areas;1. The quality of meat is always..."
The Wanderer
"Utterly impressed for a hotel place. I came for dinner because of the Entertainment Card discount. I stayed for 4 hours because of the food..."
Mya
"Went last night for a work dinner, the steak tartare was unbelievable as was the crime brûlée. cheese platter and salami platter was..."
Salya
"Went there on Saturday part of a party of 14 we emailed thru our order 2 weeks earlier we were going to the rugby so wanted to eat before the match...."
Rene Robertson
"Love the little outside area on a nice day. The shredded lamb burger is something to behold - I return purely for this item. Also amazing selection..."
Richard Naylor
"Superbly cooked steak! Gave this restaurant s hi with a foodie friend and while the menu is a little limited if you don't want steak - if you DO want..."
EpiCurious
"Stay here for work frequently Normally venture out for dinner but decided to eat at the hotel. Was busy but got a table easily. Decided on the..."
Nik
"Was positively impressed by breakfast service at Portlander. The buffet bar had sophisticated options to cater for any taste or preference. There was..."
Olga Palmer
"I've only been here once and it was a great experience. I had a delicious burger and my partner had an equally yummy steak. Portion looked small when..."
Sammy Jo
"Often frequent this spot for coffees and other drinks during the day. Its a nice comfy and quiet spot so good for chats and there is a little buzz..."
Team Thomas
"Hands down one of the best restaurants in Wellington. If you want a decent steak cooked perfectly, then this is the place you need to go to. I've..."
Damage
"Saw this as one of the recommended places for steak, brought my parents here for their last night in Wellington. Decided on this place as soon as I..."
Lesley Chen
"We are regulars here. The food is consistently good and the service is always excellent. The steaks are extremely tender and cooked to..."
FurryBrownGuy
"If you want a quality steak, cooked exactly the way you want it, this is the place to go. I found it to be a bit pricey for what was actually plated,..."
Featured Eats
"The food was delicious and the service 10/10. I had the entrée porkbelly and scallops and confuit duck for my main. Superb! Definitely a fave in..."
Manz87
"I wouldn't usually venture into a hotel restaurant - always feel they are the domain of tourists and travellers on business. Winning a voucher for..."
Philip Reeve
"The breakfast buffet is outstanding especially the continental section. Also fantastic for those gluten free like me. You must try the pancake..."
Dani Hennessy
"Took my boyfriend here the night of the hobbit movie midnight screening, we missed our train and called to change our reservation the staff were more..."
Stasha Rapata
"The mashed potato alone is worth a trip here. It's so good. The chunky fries and onion rings were also superb. My only complaint is the dessert..."
Kate
"I've been here twice for Wellington On A Plate, and quite a few birthdays now (mine and others)... I have complete confidence in being able to..."
WineListPlease
"We came here before heading to WOW, it was pretty full of people heading that way and making use of their special menu.The food was good, I..."
Muffin Mum
"I have been here for coffee and drinks on a number of occasions at varying times of day. Usually I have found the service pleasant and prompt. On my..."
PeterMS
"Pork ribs with beautiful slaw and thick cut potato wedge chips- amazing. The meat just fell off the bone and so so saucy. Expensive but worth it...."
SarahandElla
"Breakfast is SUPERB! We come here quite often. $29 but worth every cent especially for those big eaters! Very unique, love the milk/juice bottles,..."
Geneva Pearson
"Stayed at Rydges last week and ate here for breakfast. SO GOOD. Really enjoyed it. great selection of food, plenty available and everything was..."
Fleur Peps
"I took my wife out for a quick lunch before going on to something else .We were met at the counter with a great smile and were told we would have a..."
Wayne Tuapola
"The most amazing steak I have ever tasted, hands down. Cooked to perfection, with excellent and simple sides to compliment it. The cocktails weren't..."
CaptFuntimes
"Our party of six dined here at the Portlander Bar & Grill last night. Four of us chose the same main course. This was to be the Pistachio Lamb...."
Bob Lee
"I wanted to take my partner here because he's a man who likes his steak and he was not disappointed! We didn't have a reservation and it was quite..."
Joanne
"Magnificent service, great people, awesome food. It was 22.15, I had thought they close at 23.30 when in fact it was 22.30 (boo wellingtonnz.com) but..."
Kutluhan
"Myself and partner visited Portlander for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. We started with a dark beer loaf, which was full of grains, loved it. I..."
Biggie C
"Four of us went for a friend’s birthday, and as the friend had recently dined there and said he’d be back for his birthday he was recognised and..."
Annie Mckissack
"Learnt about their burgers just the other day.Decided to give the lamb one a try. It was delicious - pulled lamb cooked in duch fat - just..."
Rosemary Young
"We stayed at the Rydges Hotel and had breakfast, lunch and dinner at Portlander over the duration of our stay. The service was excellent with..."
Izzy Holland
"I dined here with friends on a Saturday night, the service and food were great. My friends had the lamb which they both enjoyed and I had the fish of..."
Leigh H
"After attending WOW last Sunday my wife and I went for dinner at the Portlander. We were very impressed with the staff who were very friendly and as..."
Paul Jennings
"My partner and I recently dined at the Portlander and found a complete service from the time we walked in to the time we left. The service was second..."
Anna Leahy
"We have recently been lucky to dine at Portlander Bar and Grill, we weren't sure what to expect as we took our 3 kids with us. We had a great time,..."
Paul F
"Yum! The dinner we had here was excellent. We each had 3 courses and enjoyed them all. The entree was fresh seafood including lovely whitebait..."
Kimmy
"I went there earlier this month with my family and my partner's family. The food was absolutely delicious. I had a steak that was cooked perfectly to..."
Wendy Yee
"Fantastic night at Portlander.Last Friday myself and the lads from work wanted a few beers after a long busy week at work.Great..."
Shane Walker
"WOW, what an amazing experience, "portlander" is by far the biggest thing to hit Wellington, if I could I would eat there every night.My partner..."
Jade Redfern
"We are Aucklanders who were fortunate enough to be invited to this new restaurant. It gave us the opportunity to compare the standard of fine dining..."
Wai Se Fei
"I went to the Portlander with a couple of friends and it was a really enjoyable evening. The service was great, staff were very friendly, and no..."
Jessica Young
"Recently my husband and I were celebrating our anniversary dinner and decided to go to the Portlander after hearing great things from some of our..."
Kazia Ataria
"My husband and I recently went to the restaurant at Rydges Wellington - The Portlander. We had heard several good things about this restaurant and..."
Belinda N
"I was recently invited to join a friend at the Portlander Restaurant at Rydges Hotel in Wellington. Everything about my experience was amazing. Such..."
Emily Nixon
"I have to say that the Portlander cooks the BEST steaks in town. Sirloin steak on the bone is to die for. Service was impressive and the overall..."
Matt
"My husband and I chose this restaurant as we wanted to show our future in-laws the standard of fine dining in Wellington and we were not let down at..."
Jennifer Yee
"Upon arrival at the Portlander Bar & Grill, I found the atmosphere warm and pleasant, and the wait staff were all very personable, knowledgeable..."
Major Yee
"This place is unreal, we had a meal here on Saturday night and the place was humming. We had heard about the place through friends and they were so..."
Rob Von Hartitzsch
"Amazing!! A large group of us dined here for "Wellington on a Plate - Long Lunch - Grain vs Grass Fed" and all I can say is amazing. Every single..."
Fam Webster
"A group of friends and I went for a leaving dinner (about 12 of us) and were blown away at how attentive the staff were to such a big group. Normally..."
Katy Smart
"I walk past the window everyday and thought I would give it a go. WOW is all I can say, restaurant was full so had to wait for a table in lounge bar..."
Sam
"I had dinner with colleagues and was blown away by the atmosphere of the place and the food was excellent. I haven't found it in too many, if any..."
Andrew O
"I went here with a business associate and had a fantastic experience. My t-bone was absolutely the lovely, large, perfectly cooked piece of meat I..."
David Blue
"I have been here twice and both times had a steak. Those two steaks share first equal for the best steaks I have ever had. So delicious - and not as..."
Laura Kay
"Nice restaurant we had the tomahawk 800g. We waited for awhile as we were advised it might take longer as the steak was big but it was cooked to..."
Ann K
"The desserts at Portlander restaurant are simply delightful! Their selection offers a delectable array of flavors and textures. From rich and creamy..."
Mahdi Abdollahi
"What a delicious celebratory meal we enjoyed for my daughter’s graduation from Victoria University. There were 6 adults and the men chose the..."
Kelly Beckett
"Several hit it out of the park. We arrived without a reservation and when only the bar was open. We asked for a food accommodation and they..."
Andrea Brentano
"Just had a really great meal here, the food was outstanding, the service was top notch, the staff are amazing. Really could not recommend more...."
Lyndelle Barnett
"My goodness the food was delicious. Their lamb steak/rib combo, Maryland chicken & cauliflower gratin is our new favorite. Best of all is their..."
Nicola Sims
"Had my birthday dinner here tonight and it was amazing. Service was top notched, both servers were pleasant, really helpful and gave great..."
Amanda Pledger
"Located inside a nice, clean hotel. Food was very yommy, had the smoked chowder which was super nice and filling. Texture just the right amount of..."
Peony Yang
"Located onsite within The Rydges Hotel on the ground floor. Nice atmosphere and friendly service from the waitresses. Easy access for wheelchairs and..."
PL V
"Our waiter made our evening very enjoyable. He was very friendly and attentive. Wife loved the steak, and I had the rump and ribs were..."
Zac Farrugia
"I had “the cheese burger” and this is the best ever! This is what the cheese burger is. It was not only cheesy but patty was so yummy. Plus,..."
JOHN AHN
"Beef is delicious but I was expecting a bit more of bacon. And it would be good to have the option for an aioli instead of regular tomato..."
Fabian Meriles
Bordeaux Bakery And Brasserie
78/100 (2043 ratings)
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Salad
Vegetarian Pie
Salmon
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Tiramisú
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Crème Brûlée
Croquembouche
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Rye Sourdough
Crepes
French Chocolate Donut
Sandwiches
Quiche
Custard Cronut
Bacon and Egg Quiche
Cakes
Lemon Cream Donut
Beef
canelé
Flat White
Apricot Denish
Almond Croissant
Fries
Ham Baguette and Emerald Cake
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"We usually order take away here. The BEST Nicoise sandwich ever! I also love the Bayonne ans well as the chicken baguette. They used to have a duck..."
Oliver Dambeck
"Bought the nicely and timely made breakfast which costed me around $21. It was filling and good and the order did not take that long. In my opinion..."
EssJay
"Came here for cake and hot chocolate a little while ago. This place does have some good food and glorious, crusty bread. I had a mango cheesecake and..."
LucyGoosey
"An older cafe now that could do with a bit of a tidy up to be fair. I think the food is good, but the service is not so good. You will wait and meals..."
Ian Apperley
"I frequent this place for lunch sandwiches and the chocolate eclair! I would definitely suggest this place if you are in the vicinity and need a..."
Adarsh Jupudi
"Doesn't start out too flash - as I prefer to have the order taken at the table. But once you order and grab a table you're on your way. I had a..."
Brendon Glasgow
"Bordeaux has had its ups and downs over the years. This was always our 'treat' cafe, as the prices are higher than other cafes in the area but..."
Caffeinated Weka
"I had the eggs Benny & asked for it to be on a soft toast rather than the usual hard toast. And it wasn't a problem at all. Was really nice surprise..."
Jeremy Kydd
"Got a range of their sweet stuff to share and they were all delicious. A bit on the pricey side..."
Amanda Chan
"Wow this place is incredible! Mariana (the person serving us) was spot on for what she recommended to my husband and I 🏳️‍🌈 with all of..."
Scout Schultz
"Great experience at this cafe. Had the eggs benedict with ham. The thick cut ham off the bone was delicious and the eggs were perfect. Finished this..."
Josh Whyte
"It's been a long time since I had a bite to eat here. Still good food though. Very busy place, so this tells me that people know what good food is..."
Pamela Ngan
"We grabbed some sandwiches, a Niçoise and a Cajun Chicken, to go along with a small Duchess cake. All three things were delicious and good value for..."
Justin Olsen
"Was yummy but what ruined the experience was when I asked if I could have some cream to go with the small slice of cake at $8.70, I was given a..."
Meredith McLachlan
"I love Bordeaux Bakery. The simple baguettes and croissants taste amazing here, you won’t regret buying..."
Joa
"I’ve been a long time customer of Bordeaux Bakery, always popping in to get their French doughnuts (aka cronuts) which are a hit in my family...."
Nikhil George
"Delicious French pastry treats, pies, salads, and cafe items. An amazing range of French inspired sweets and a cabinet of savoury rolls and panini..."
David “Von” Garratt
"Nice food here. I had a pie which was quite nice. Mince and mozzarella. My partner had a chicken pie, it was delicious..."
Andy Creighton
"A lovely bakery with huge space to sit. Great staffs and quick service. Creme brûlée was really nice. The rye sourdough was on point. Great..."
Winnie Felicia Gunawan
"no faults here came to this bakery as I wait for my embassy appointment spacious place very factory like as they are very busy crazy how busy this..."
Finedine Romance
"I use their stall at the Lower Hutt market each weekend. Good quality..."
Mike Barton
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