boulcott street bistro

enjoyed the hot smoked salmon entree but my medium rare steak was barely room temperature in the middle and the fries were disappointing as well, pale and no crunch. didn't have desert.

wow- this was an amazing dining experience! service was quick and prompt- attentive, yet not overbearing or stiff. food was amazing, although we already knew that would be the case when we saw rex in the kitchen. great classic flavours- nothing too ott, just good classic bistro dining.

once finished our 4 course woap menu- we took a place at the bar for a bit of banter with the barstaff- sam, you are a legend- this man knows how to make you feel comfortable and partook in conversation with us- we felt like we had known him for ages. a++ champ!

wine was delish- gisselbrecht pinot gris was fantastic.

our entire evening was such a success, not a single thing was out of place- it all deserves 5+

well done- we now know why you have been around since 1991 and are still going strong.

dinner here was outstanding. a great experience.
they made space for the family on a very busy night.
service was excellent. the food was amazing. the beef berenaise was fabulous. and the desserts wonderful ... must try profiteroles next time.
can't believe we haven't been there before.

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 fantastic. don't know how they do it but it is always absolutely superb. coromandel scallop entree was sooo good. fish of the day was yummy and beautifully presented. classic lamb shank and ox cheek were just as they should be - succulent and delicious. finished off with creme brulee. as always, staff were attentive, well-informed and very pleasant. we love this place!

perhaps the most consistently excellent restaurant in wellington, i've been here several times and swear by it. if you feel like quality bistro meals, cooked by an award winning chef - rex morgan, then treat yourself here. it isn't cheap but is a great way to celebrate in style.

i recently had the fillet bearnaise and my partner the fish of the day. both were amazing, the fish was trevally. we also shared ravioli and calamari for the entree.

the service is particularly good, and helps as they wine range is broad and matches the food perfectly. if you haven't been before then make a date, you won't be disappointed.

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. having said that, my boulcott bistro memories were good, so i was excited to be going back!

we had the calamari to start. it was perfectly cooked, and the tartare that accompanied it delicious, but missed the magic zing that would have made it great.

for mains my husband had the beef with handcut chhips. it was absolutely incredible. melt in your mouth tender, perfectly cooked and seasoned and the bearnaise was the best i've ever tasted. i had the ox cheek which fell apart at the touch of the fork and served with a gorgeous gravy. one point to note here - it is advertised as being served with gnocchi. don't make the mistake that i did and assumed that would be the carb component of the meal - with only four of them to be found, in my book that's a garnish. fortunately, we'd ordered a delicious side of carrots and parsnips which, along with the lovely complimentary house made bread, rounded out the meal.

dessert. i wasn't going past the creme brulee. it was listed as being served with poached fruit so i was a little bewildered when it showed up accompanied by a lonely little perfect slice of fresh orange and a little jug of mandarin jus, which was bland and watery. my husband had the chocolate tart which was decadent and smooth.

service was attentive and polished.

highly recommended.

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 cocktails were served by an entertaining barman, the waiting team were attentive helpful, our menu choices ..... mmmmm, superb (i would recommend my choices of westcoast black pudding for entree and beef cheek for mains - delish) the menu isn't huge, but there is more than enough to select from, and the wine list offers excellent food matches. a fantastic evening, the bsb have created a delightful atmosphere for their patrons to be indulged in, our seating in the bay window helped i am sure. these out of towners will be back! and oh, don't forget the fruit cobbler to finish - scrummy :-)

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 but attentive staff and a very special atmosphere about the place. but the food was disappointing. her calamari, though light, lacked any zing (although the tartare was lovely) and the subtlety of my venison carpaccio was sadly overpowered by lashings of parmigiano. my ox cheeks were perfectly cooked, but somehow lacked the depth of taste, however, the braised red cabbage is a delicious must with this dish. her fish, again perfectly cooked, was accompanied by creamy leek noodles which lent little to the dish. unfortunately, not enough high notes for $200 plus. we will go back one more time however, they deserved that.

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 a meal you cannot get out of your mind for weeks later - because it was just that great that you will swim in its elegance for long after you've reluctantly left this great establishment. if you go to wellington, as i did from australia, and don't eat here, you've wasted your trip. i kid you not - the place is unbelievable - i've never eaten anywhere like it!!! five star at a minimum, because there is no six.

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! nice for a romantic night too :)
i had the snapper and it was some of the best i've ever had.

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 was brilliant as was the fillet steak. the service was delightful, and wine was beautiful. all in all it was a great meal. highly recommended. thank you, from one happy mother!

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 atmosphere, the excellent service and hilarious barman, sam.
a five star establishment. highly recommend it.

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 served quickly. the poisson du jour was tarakihi poached in lemon butter nage and came with peas and a large, single saffron and prawn ravioli. it was absolutely delicous! the ravioli was unusual and completely filled with prawns. my partner had steak florentine, a medium-rare sirloin grilled in herbs, garlic and lemon with potatoes and a roasted tomato. a really enjoyable meal with pleasant service in a villa-style environment. we will definitely be back when we're not in such a rush and look forward to sampling more of the menu.

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 fantastic, we had a few drinks and some sample desserts - we will be booking on our next trip to wellington to sample the menu in more depth. what a wonderful experience - thank you

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 the trimmings this is a place to go.

we had fish and steak with a bottle of wine, all done well.