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 with a menu to die for. Despite the restaurant being very busy the service was top notch. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting a great evening out.

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.

Went here for a special birthday dinner and everything was perfect – which is not something we would say often. The atmosphere, selection and taste of the food, the portions sizes – everything was a treat. Would highly recommend!

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 the classic fillet bearnaise and the pork belly, both of which were cooked to perfection. The maitre d’, a very charming young man named Haydn, matched our mains to fantastic wines and engaged in some light chit chat much to our amusement. The prices seem very reasonable when considering the excellent quality.
I highly recommend it.

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 can dream, right? 45% of my paycheck went straight back into the pockets of the government, but I digress.

Mr. Kiwi and I had some drinks after work and got hungry. I’ve been thinking about steak for a while so he suggested the Boulcott Street Bistro.

It’s a cute, two-story converted Victorian home. The bar is spacious for a Friday night with a very knowledgable bartender and average selection of wine. We got in around 7:00pm, and waited about an hour before being seated.

The menu is meat-centric, with classic French-NZ fare. I ordered the plat du jour, which was a grilled aged sirloin on top of more tasty meat, some dauphinoised potatoes and soft herbed butter. The thought of meat served on top of more meat made my heart skip a beat.

I was starving so we shared the Gremolata Crumbed Calamari entree and Mr. Kiwi ordered the ox cheeks for the main.

The calamari was a disappointment. Although the crumb was very flavorful with a gorgeous tartar sauce on the side, the calamari itself was completely overcooked. I felt like I was chewing on a car tire. Mr. Kiwi wanted to send it back to the kitchen, but I was hungry so I told him not to bother.

However, the night was redeemed when my main arrived and I made my first slice into the meat. If you happen to go and they’re serving this dish, YOU MUST ORDER IT. The sirloin was grilled to medium-rare perfection. The potatoes were heavenly, with a crunchy crusty bite melding into a creamy melt-in-your-mouth interior. The braised meat under my sirloin added a smoky, hearty texture.

Mr. Kiwi was equally infatuated with his meal and we took our time enjoying our dinner.

The service was good, and we ended up having a great time overall.

A bottle of wine, one entree, two mains and a glass of whiskey set us back about $170-ish. It was well worth it, and I highly recommend this restaurant.

If you don’t want to wait, get there just after it opens. Arrive at 7pm – 8pm and make the mistake that your gonna be eating late! as it is sooo popular. You will be standing at the bar waiting what feels like an eternity, and I must admit…I was starving! They don’t take bookings for dinner, so if you are going to a show, concert etc get there early!

The service however is great.

Given a small roll and a very small cup of cold something to start which tasted like bitter bland apricot onion jelly (not sweet at all), so discusting I tried to wipe this into my bread to get it over and done with, where the waitress said I should have just taken the whole small cup down as if a was taking a “shot”. Probly fast down the hatch would have been better to just get it out of the way. (just like ripping of a plaster, it hurts, but its quick!)

I ordered the shanks, and it wasn’t amazing! Had peas on the side, which wasn’t fancied up in anyway. Literally just peas. Had to order extras if you wanted more, as I did, from such a long wait.

Glad to have been, but wouldn’t be a regular thing.

Would rate Logan Brown in higher esteem, with tastier meals and starters (love the NZ virgin olive oil selection with local breads), and the desserts always a pleaser!

Inside a charming cottage, high on Boulcott Street, with a nicely furnished, intimate interior. Beautifully prepared food (I enjoyed the Dine Wellington “Gremolata-crumbed Cook Strait Octopus with sauce tartare”. The octopus was utterly succulent and beautiful with the creamy thick tartare. Then the smoked fish & Pacific Catch mussel pie was hot and tasty, even though I was surprised it was potato-topped (not the pastry I was hoping for . . . even though my hips were happier it was potato).

While a different wine (Pinot Gris) was offered than the Pinot Noir advertised, I was very happy with the sweet flavour match.
A nice experience.

Wow, what a busy little bistro! With the winning combination of prompt friendly service and fresh delicious dishes that so many restaurants seem to neglect these days it’s easy to see why this place is so popular.

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 his new residence. Similar to Citron, Boulcott Street Bistro instantly sets itself apart in setting. It’s a beautiful Victorian cottage with a classic bistro decor.
As I had hoped our meals were perfect, a great combination of traditional and unexpected flavours.
I really appreciated our service, the waiter was chatty and attentive without being over the top.
I’m not a big drinker, but my friend (who is!) was really impressed by the range of NZ wines and boutique beers on offer.

Overall, I’d definitely recommend a stroll up Boulcott Street to check out this gem of a bistro.

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 double calamari with chardonnay, Wow best anniversary ever they do it well.

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 amazing.We shared Bluff oysters to begin with, and ordered our choice of main course. I loved the shank and tasted the ox cheek which was a really interesting dish, delicious.
There were lots of ‘mmmmm’s and ‘yum’s all round!
I’ll definitely dine there again.

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 knowledgable without the snobbery you might expect. The menu has a good variety of the bistro classics and I guess the difference between bistros is how these classics are prepared and cooked. The food here never fails to impress, it’s cooked and prepared perfectly.
Highly recommended.

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 and friendly.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quality dining experience.

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 is very very good the big thing I find is that it is consistent. The prices I think for what you are presented with and the way it is presented is I believe reasonable. I’ve paid more at other Wellington establishments and haven’t received the same level of food and service. Would recommend to anyone and would happily take friends and guests there.

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 was under $100 including drink. They don’t take bookings but we have never had to wait long at the bar. They served up fresh bread which was the best I have had in a long time. We didnt get starters but they brought us out a wee cup of soup. Lamb shanks and steak mains were divine. Desserts was even better, I had the creme brulee. Great place to go, friendly staff too.