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    Foxglove

    3.9 (14 reviews)
    ModerateBars, French

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Fish and chips
    Jesse S.

    Awesome location right off the water. Enjoy the patio upstairs on warm sunny days. Orders are placed at the counter upstairs and they'll bring the food out when it's ready - efficient but don't expect the best service. The food is decent. Not the best you'll find for the price so stick to the basics. The fish and chips were cooked pretty well. I wasn't a fan of the parpadelle pasta on the other hand. A good selection of cocktails and beers as well.

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    6 years ago

    Nice cafe/bar on the waterfront. I came mid-afternoon for a quiet coffee with a view. Sat at an outside table and it was perfect.

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    Used to be one of my favourites when visiting Wellington but today had a chicken salad with chicken that was so dry it was not great.

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    Jano Bistro

    Jano Bistro

    5.0(4 reviews)
    1.3 km

    From the onset we knew we were in for an experience. I had been highly recommended the restaurant…read moreby friend's step daughters, and for me recommendations are a great place to start. This quaint tiny two story cottage is nestled between wellingtons towering buildings, reminding us of an almost forgotten era. On entering the front door you are instantly transported back to an atmosphere of warmth with its brick fireplaces and warm glow, and I couldn't help cheekily yelling 'honey we're home' as I entered. We were greeted by the friendliest of faces and they offered to take our coats. We were then led upstairs to the main dining area where we were seated in another cozy environment, for what we thought would make it perfect for that special date night. I had requested gluten-free options for myself and gluten-free and dairy free options for my friend, so when our server ran through the menu they pointed out where these ingredients were hiding and how they could be left off or substituted. Our server was warm in nature with a big genuine hearty smile, she was attentive, knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations which were only to happy to try. We had three small sharing plates and two large sharing plates, followed by two more dessert plates. Every dish was a flavorful masterpiece. It's hard to describe the amount of oohs and ahhs we produced, as each new dish opened our eyes further. Each dish was balanced, fresh and full of surprise! Everything was cooked perfectly. Every plate accompanied by the staff came with a breakdown of the highlights of the dish and where it was locally sourced. I loved that they were delivered and explained by the chefs (including head) with such enthusiasm and respect for their local area. The standout dish for me is usually a main and always something savory, but to my own surprise it was a dessert. For me the flavor experience grew for me as the night progressed, finishing with an absolute hero dish 'Organic Blueberry Pitachio Black Garlic Meringue' which you will just have to try for yourself. These guys truly deserve some hype for thier mouth-watering dishes, that have been constructed with creativity and respect of thier locally sourced ingredients, and served by genuinely warm passionate staff. In summary (incase you haven't already picked it) the food quality, service and atmosphere made for a 5 star experience. Hats off to the Chef and his team! I will most definitely be back when I wellington next.

    Every now and then it pays to visit a restaurant that lives at the front edge of culinary art, if…read moreonly to break out of one's routines and habits. Such a place is Jano Bistro. Frankly, this is one of the hardest reviews I shall ever write. I've only had this problem a couple times before - and each of those times whilst experiencing high-end haute cuisine in France. Hard because with such experiences not every flavour is necessarily in keeping with my tastes. But that is not the yardstick by which a dining experience like Jano should be judged. Rather, the entirety of the experience - and this isn't a meal, it is a culinary experience - has to be considered. Walking in for our early seating we were greeted warmly by 3 people - who turned out to be the entirety of the staff. The young French chef and two associates handled everything from the kitchen to the table to the checkout. And the first mention I must make is that the service here is second to none, anywhere in the world. Each of three took turns delivering courses to our table, and each brought with them some unique knowledge and insight. Never were we rushed (we were there for 3 hours), never did we have to wait. Every question was answered, every dish introduced with knowledge and love. On a scale of 10 to 10, the service was an 11 (with all due respect to Spinal Tap, this is actually appropriate in this instance). Jano offers a set menu, with the option of a wine pairing which we chose in order to experience the full extent of their vision. Each dish was a revelation. I confess here that one or two were not suited to my palate, but between us one or the other enjoyed each. Each course introduced us to some unique method of preparation, some completely new approach to food. Lemon peel from lemons that have been brine cured for months; venison topped with grated dried venison (I could not help but think of a spiced pemmican); a simple butternut squash slow and low roasted for many hours and transformed into a delightful dish; tiny 'spring rolls' (for lack of a better term) with a pastry indescribably light and crisp; a french onion "soup" that is not a soup at all but a mouth watering concoction that I have no clue how it is achieved. The list goes on. The food was amazingly conceived, perfectly prepared, and presented with an artist's eye. The wine parings were, in a word, varied. Some were exceptional. Some, not so much. To be fair, I have to confess here to being a very old wine geek, a one time winemaker, and a lifelong lover of all things wine. So my palate may be a tad more critical than some. But were I to offer a word of counsel to Jano, it would be to up their game just a little on the pairing side of the experience. In a nutshell, Jano is a dining immersion suited best to those who truly love culinary adventures. I choose to give Jano a 5, despite my misgivings on the pairings - simply because the service, the artistry, and the experience were so far beyond just "excellent" that they deserve nothing less. But I do nudge them to re-think some of the pairings.

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    Big Bad Wolf Gourmet Charcuterie

    Big Bad Wolf Gourmet Charcuterie

    4.5(2 reviews)
    1.0 km

    Carnivores rejoice! Wellington welcomes it's first specialty charcuterie into town today, and Big…read moreBad Wolf looks set to become the purveyor of many salted, smoked and cured delights. The specialties board boasts many of my personal favourites; Prosciutto di Parma, Salami di Milano and Chorizo, but it was a Spit Roasted Pork Sandwiches that brought us down to the store today. $8 will get you a no-frills french stick filled with a bit of sauce and a good helping of the most succulent pork I have had a good long while. Upon reflection, other fillings would diminish from the attention necessary for pork that good. All produce is available for takeaway deli-style or to be eaten in store, including each of the 13 varieties of sausages, and alpaca burger patties (!!!) on offer in the cabinet. We order some specialty sausages and it comes out presented in a hot skillet, served with a slice of bread and fried cabbage. Delicious. And these aren't your run of the mill supermarket sausies either. The taste was light and delicate and there were actual chunks of meat and apricot. They also serve soups 'from the cauldron', and a fine selection of pâtés, parfaits and a host of other condiments suitable for pairing with your takeaway Big Bad Wolf treats. All ingredients are organic and free range where possible. The piggies get to live free range on a pear and apple farm in Otaki (pre-slaughter of course) and the game meat is sourced from a MAF certified organic hunter in Marlborough. They also have a liquor licence and are open late on select nights.

    Four of us had dinner at the Big Bad Wolf this past week, and I want to spread the word! This is…read moreone of the few dining experiences in Wellington that tries to be unique (rather than the typical, one beef, one lamb, one fish, one vegetarian approach to nearly every menu in the city). Not only does it produce wonderful charcuterie, as close to what you could find in Italy as possible down under, but it puts on a lovely and creative lunch and dinner menu. There is a set menu for $50 for two dishes or $60 for three dishes (choice of entree, main, dessert) with gratis sides of roasted veggies. The dishes were tasty, well-prepared and simply presented (without the pomp and pretense of foam and other fluff!). The menu is online if you want to check it out. I ate the snails as an entree (though you can even have them in lieu of dessert!) and duck and found both delicious. The sides that were brought to the table to share included roasted mushroom caps, pumpkin, potatoes and bacon-wrapped asparagus. One member of our group had a vegetarian meal, so dont be deceived by the name of the resto if you are not into meat! Pumpkin pie for dessert was also very yummy! I have also been to this resto for lunch in the past, when they had their slow-cooked pork sandwiches (well enjoyed with a pint of locally brewed beer). I highly recommend Big Bad Wolf!

    Foxglove - bars - Updated May 2026

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