boulcott street bistro

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 staff who allowed us to sit and chat for ages after we had finished our lovey meal (no-one was waiting as it was after 9.30) thanks guys you are awesome!

extremely slow service and somehow a couple who arrived 40mins after us have had their mains served before our starters. the upstairs area needs desperate ventilation as it's all stuffy and feels like you are literally just breath in someone's breath also very terrible acoustics upstairs you cannot have a conversation without yelling. very comfortably venue.

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. the service was a bit lacking, however the restaurant ambiance was abuzz!

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. can't wait to go back. wish i had taken a picture of how good the food was but next time i will.

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 perfection. the bearnaise sauce and red wine jus were moorish and the double cooked fries crispy and crunchy. the ambience was cosy, warm and inviting and the service couldn't be faulted - you are looked after from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave.

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 and broccoli followed by dessert which had a grape like sauce in the bottom topped with sponge then vanilla cream with bits of white chocolate and fijoa ice cream.
the food was delicious and immaculately presented. the chicken was tender and the vegetables flavourful and the jus perfectly tied the whole dish together.
the dessert was awesome. served in a wine glass it was the perfect amount of sweetness to end the meal.
because we had a group of 16 people we were in the private room upstairs. the room was quite small and it was quite cramped and a little uncomfortable.
service was brilliant and the waitress was very friendly and accommodating as we had a member in our party who was vegetarian. he was given a great looking meal of gnocchi and vegetables.
although this is not an everyday eatery as the price is quite steep, it is definitely a place i would return to once in a while to spoil ourselves.

food - 10/10
ambiance/comfort - 7/10
price - 7/10
service - 10/10

would i return - yes

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 perfect and the chocolate pudding for dessert was really delicious. they served complimentary bread with the mains and complimentary truffles with the desserts as well which was really nice. service from all of the staff was excellent. everyone was very friendly and helpful. definitely recommending this place and will be back for sure!

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 matched perfectly with out meals. the fish main was one of the best plates i've ever had with a chowder like light sauce and roasted potatoes, they also served bread for the table and offered gluten free bread at no extra cost. really accomodating. at the end everyone also received a small noodle box filled wih four different dessert pieces to nibble on during the show! one was elderflower something and chocolate slice and a cookie and shortbread - super thoughtful and delicious - very much appreciated! will return hopefully soon.

dined here recently - the food was delicious and the cocktails were addictive. the staff were really friendly while not being intrusive. the entire experience felt private and relaxed. perfect date night dining.

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 but she didn't want to ask for replacement so that... i love the dessert and was surprised even i can't recall the nam. i'd like to recommend to others！

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 brother, who is a repeat customer, had the sticky date pudding and i had the creme brulee. both were heavenly! i will come back to try all courses on my next visit.

the food its nothing special ! the price its quite expensive but the mist important thing the flavour ! and when i was ate at there the worst one the food its taste less like i ate something without seasoning

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 is more relaxed but the standard or food, service and wine list is top of the class.

classic bistro dishes expertly prepared and a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere makes for an excellent experience every time i have been.

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 lemon.

the whole feel of the restaurant is a bit weird being in a house, but it works. quite a nice and relaxed atmosphere inside.

wellington on a plate - 3 course dinner. portobello mushroom soup followed by braised pork cheeks and olive oil cake. excellent start, soup was delicious with a hint of cheese. pork cheeks were delicious but the portion was very small in fact just couple of bite of porks and rest of the plate was filled with mash and apple puree. olive oil cake was a bit dry but went well with icecream. this restaurant has got wide collection of beers and barman knows about his products so do not hesitate to ask for his recommendations.