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The Larder
Hours:
- Breakfast: Sat & Sun
- Lunch: Tues – Sun
- Dinner: Thur – Sat
- Price Range: Moderate, $15 - $25
- Alcohol: Beer, Wine
- Meals: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Local Miramar resident Jacob Brown (ex Boulcott Bistro and Tabou in Sydney) is the chef and co-owner of local eatery The Larder. The vision of The Larder is to service the community with fine, honest food in a relaxed neighbourhood surrounding. We aim to provide warm and friendly service that is at the same time both professional and knowledgeable.
At The Larder we work passionately to establish and maintain close personal relationships with our growers and suppliers. We endeavour to source food locally and directly from the farmer. We believe that as well as supporting small local business, it also results in produce that has wonderful flavour and and integrity. Our menu therefore is produce-driven and directly reflective of the seasons.
We also believe strongly in the philosophy of ‘nose to tail eating’, where all the parts of the animal are utilised and honoured.
As residents of Miramar, we are excited about giving back to our community, our neighbours, and our friends.
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19 Reviews for The Larder
1
17th June 2013
We visited on a “theme” night being Spanish. We opted for the accompanying wine with the meal.
Our first impression was fantastic I have never been greeted at a restaurant like the lovely welcome we received at The Larder.
The ambience was great with a lovely fire on a chilly Wellington evening.
The food is superb and you can tell the love and passion for cooking that has gone into the food and presentation. The accompanying wine was also a perfect match for the food.
We will definitely go back.
Our first impression was fantastic I have never been greeted at a restaurant like the lovely welcome we received at The Larder.
The ambience was great with a lovely fire on a chilly Wellington evening.
The food is superb and you can tell the love and passion for cooking that has gone into the food and presentation. The accompanying wine was also a perfect match for the food.
We will definitely go back.
18th May 2013
Wonderful service, delightful and inspiring meals definitely cuisine that is five star. I love the portraits of the local suppliers and the menu that changes daily. Tables and chairs could do with an upgrade but that’s all 
Definitely I am coming back and I never say that for any other restaurant!
Definitely I am coming back and I never say that for any other restaurant! 
2
16th May 2013
This place is one of my favourites for lunch or brunch.
Food is seriously good quality and really tasty.
Ate here last weekend for the 5th time and it is still as good as ever, highly recommend it -YUM
Food is seriously good quality and really tasty.
Ate here last weekend for the 5th time and it is still as good as ever, highly recommend it -YUM
21
7th May 2013
We discovered this gem by accident. We had to wait for our Weta Cave tour and took a wander up the road.
The food is very good. We loved everything we had. You can see and taste the care that goes into this food. Outstanding.
We’ll return. The coffee was great, the service was great and the place feels great. We felt welcome. It’s such a pleasure eating here.
The food is very good. We loved everything we had. You can see and taste the care that goes into this food. Outstanding.
We’ll return. The coffee was great, the service was great and the place feels great. We felt welcome. It’s such a pleasure eating here.
2
16th March 2013
We love the friendly service, the exquisitely combined tastes and textures of the meals and the warm atmosphere. Our favourite Wellington restaurant.
Jacob’s head to tail policy includes some animal parts I would try nowhere else but in his expert hands. We also love his and Sarah’s commitment to local farmers, and the photographs included tastefully on the walls.
Jacob’s head to tail policy includes some animal parts I would try nowhere else but in his expert hands. We also love his and Sarah’s commitment to local farmers, and the photographs included tastefully on the walls.
7
11th December 2012
If you are out in the Eastern burbs this is a fantastic place for brunch. With a group of eight we managed to get through most items on the menu, and all were excellent, especially the standards.
Relaxed and friendly staff, good value, easy parking, I’ll be back for diner soon.
Relaxed and friendly staff, good value, easy parking, I’ll be back for diner soon.
14th August 2012
Favorite place in Wellington for brunch! Excellent setting and I just love the savory french toast. Service has never been an issue and while I agreed its pricey, I’ve never felt it isn’t worth the occasional treat. Well worth the trip across town, especially with visiting friends or family in tow!
35
12th August 2012
We came to The Larder for a nice lunch on a very miserable day. We got the perfect seat right by the fire place, very delightful. We shared a very nice savory muffin between us, just to get our appetites started. Our meals were the Croque Madame and the goats cheese souffle. I was a little disappointed in the souffle, but I think that was a bad menu choice on my part. Cannot fault much at this place and will surely be back to enjoy dinner here asap. Really want to try the Duck and something off your dessert menu!
19th June 2012
This restaurant was recommended to me my a colleague, so us three flatmates from the city went out to the ‘burbs to try it out.
It was perfect.
Warm, relaxed environment with lovely staff.
We were given excellent advice for the wine to compliment our food, as well as a wee cup of luke warm soup (I’m guessing that was on purpose – still yum anyway…) and bread to start. Myself and one other ordered the duck confit, which was superb, while number three chose the beef wagyu – she mentioned that it was the best steak she’s ever had. Broccoli and roasted pumpkin on the side to share.
Dessert was the Spanish creme brulee all round. Delicious.
Will definitely be back!
It was perfect.
Warm, relaxed environment with lovely staff.
We were given excellent advice for the wine to compliment our food, as well as a wee cup of luke warm soup (I’m guessing that was on purpose – still yum anyway…) and bread to start. Myself and one other ordered the duck confit, which was superb, while number three chose the beef wagyu – she mentioned that it was the best steak she’s ever had. Broccoli and roasted pumpkin on the side to share.
Dessert was the Spanish creme brulee all round. Delicious.
Will definitely be back!
2
15th January 2012
We love the Larder! My husband and I moved to Miramar just before the Larder opened and have been going ever since. Jacob and Sarah are friendly and inviting and the food is delicious! I take friends and family whenever I get the chance and they love it too. We don’t bother to go across town for brunch or a special night out – we have a fantastic place on our back door that we intend to make the most of!
12th November 2011
Third time we’ve visited The Larder in under a month. Just moved to Wellington from Auckland, and working our way around the best cafes in town – but this one stands out – so much so, we drive 25 minutes (huge by Welly standards!) to eat here. Lovely service, and a really innovative breakfast/brunch menu. The buttermilk crepes with rhubarb & lemon yoghurt are superb, croque madame really delicious and the portobello mushrooms are a standout. Coffee also great and the cabinet baking looks fabulous. These people really know what they’re doing, and they’re doing it beautifully.
2
20th June 2011
This is a fantastic place to go for dinner and consistently serves delicious food. The service has always been excellent and so welcoming that it makes it an absolute pleasure to dine there. This is a real favourite!!
16th June 2011
Brunch for six on Saturday. Gorgeous food, great service, reasonably priced. Definitely worth the drive from the other side of Wellington – we’ll be back!
3
28th March 2011
An asset to Miramar. Have been several times and really love the food. Highly recommend.
2
16th January 2011
Some of the best scrambled eggs in town! Service can be slow but I think that just lets you enjoy your coffee..
7
17th October 2010
I would eat here for dinner anytime – after several visits I am very pleased with the quality of the food and service. You need to book in advance, as I have been disappointed several times trying to get a table at the last minute. This is well worth the trip to the eastern suburbs for those from a bit further away. Can be very busy at times and there are delays with meals, but I don’t mind the wait – chill out and have another glass of wine!!
1
22nd August 2010
My friend and I arrived at 10.30am on a Sunday and it was easy to get a seat by the fire. Half an hour later it was much busier, mostly couples with young children and we would have struggled to get a seat.
Both coffee lovers we ordered flat whites which were strong enough to meet our high standards. I ordered Crepes with yoghurt, rhubarb and citrus poached pears, my friend a Croque Monsieur. Both were reasonably priced and well presented but not large portions.
All in all very nice and a lovely local cafe for those in Miramar, but perhaps not worth the trip we made across the city from Karori to try.
Both coffee lovers we ordered flat whites which were strong enough to meet our high standards. I ordered Crepes with yoghurt, rhubarb and citrus poached pears, my friend a Croque Monsieur. Both were reasonably priced and well presented but not large portions.
All in all very nice and a lovely local cafe for those in Miramar, but perhaps not worth the trip we made across the city from Karori to try.
27th January 2010
The Larder is a welcome addition to the growing cafe scene in the Eastern suburbs, with elegant, chic decor. Being able to sit outside on a sunny day with pretty flower arrangements on the tables was a bonus. The menu and modest selection of counter food (sandwiches and appealing pastries) are a tad pricey, but my coffee (Supreme) was well made. The overall service was efficient and pleasant. I would be keen to dine here again, perhaps sampling their evening menu next time.
31
6th December 2009
I’d really love to say this place is fantastic, as I’m all for local great cafes, but the service was so appalling and slow that I’d be lying! In fact despite having a reservation our table was given away to someone else while we had a drink outside in the sun, as we had been invited to, so we had to wait over an hour to get our table. The amuse bouche, while very tasty, was lukewarm, and we didn’t receive our mains till 10pm, even though our booking was for 7.30pm. The vegetarian main was not good at all, although all the meaty mains were very good. There was no apology at all for the wait, and the tables were so close together that the wait staff repeatedly banged into me from behind, again with no apology. Would definitely stick to the fantastic cafe just along the road. Won’t be going back 
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