Boulcott Street Bistro
99 Boulcott Street, Wellington
Physical address
99 Boulcott Street, Wellington Central, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011
Postal address
The Boulcott Street Bistro has been serving Wellington since 1991. The bistro is located in a beautiful Victorian house built in 1876 and known as Plimmer House.
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The Boulcott Street Bistro has been serving Wellington since 1991. The bistro is located in a beautiful Victorian house built in 1876 and known as Plimmer House.
Our philosophy is to treat guests as if they were coming into our home. The menu, always innovative, healthy and satisfying is complimented with a comprehensive wine list that features many wines by the glass.
Cuisine Magazine
"Impulse dining is no problem at this enduring favourite, thanks to the policy of no evening bookings. It's 'first in first served'. The wooden house built in the 1870s is dwarfed by surrounding buildings but chef Rex Morgan's inventive cuisine is undiminished. Some classics are included in his eclectic menu."
Private Dining
The Krug Room is located above the main dining room. The Krug Room can accommodate parties from 10 to 16 guests. Menus can be designed to suit all occasions. Groups less than 10 can book The Krug Room.
**We accept reservations for lunch. Sorry but we do not currently accept reservations for dinner at this time**
BUSINESS HOURS
Opening Hours
Lunch : Monday to Friday : from noon
Dinner : 7 Nights from 6pm
Wine Bar: Monday to Friday : All day
Products/Services
- Modern New Zealand Cuisine
- Restaurant in Historical Building
- CBD Location
- Catering Services
- All Day Wine Bar
- Intimate Ambience
- Menu
- Online Reservations
- Award Winning Restaurants
- Private Function Room
Business Hours
- Mon
- 12:00pm – Late
- Tue
- 12:00pm – Late
- Wed
- 12:00pm – Late
- Thu
- 12:00pm – Late
- Fri
- 12:00pm – Late
- Sat
- 5:30pm – Late
- Sun
- 5:30pm – Late
Meal Price
Premium - $30 and above
Size
5 - 49 Employees
Payment Options
- Cash
- EFTPOS
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Diners Club
Dress
- Smart Casual
- Jeans OK
- Sneakers OK
- T-shirt OK
Facilities
- Private Functions
- Disabled Access
- Disabled Toilet
Venue Type
Restaurant/Cafe
Food Served
- Bar snacks
- Full menu
Entrance Fee
- Never
Cuisines
New Zealand , A La Carte
Established
1991
About the venue
- Children
- Allowed anytime
- Smoking
- Smoking porch
- Capacity
- 60
Outdoor Seating
- Private
Licensing
- Fully licensed
- Beer - bottled
- Wine
- Spirits
- Cocktails
We offer
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Kids Menu
- Vegetarian Meals
Awards Won
- Air New Zealand consultant chef
- Lifetime ambassador NZ Beef & Lamb
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MeganMcNay
27th January 2012
Decided to treat my husband - we have recently moved from Christchurch and we are huge foodies and knew Boulcott had a great reputation....well we were not disappointed. All started off with a glass of bubbles at the bar - really friendly, not over the top waiting staff. The food was impeccable and everything just melted in your mouth - like the fact that they provide delicious wine by the glass - so you don't feel compelled to buy a bottle! We are going to try and go more regularly as I know it won't disappoint.
Decided to treat my husband - we have recently moved from Christchurch and we are huge foodies and knew Boulcott had a great reputation....well we were not disappointed. All started off with a glass of bubbles at the bar - really friendly, not over the top waiting staff. The food was impeccable and everything just melted in your mouth - like the fact that they provide delicious wine by the glass - so you don't feel compelled to buy a bottle! We are going to try and go more regularly as I know it won't disappoint.
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4.5
Decided to treat my husband - we have recently moved from Christchurch and we are huge foodies and knew Boulcott had a great reputation....well we were not disappointed. All started off with a glass of bubbles at the bar - really friendly, not over the top waiting staff. The food was impeccable and everything just melted in your mouth - like the fact that they provide delicious wine by the glass - so you don't feel compelled to buy a bottle! We are going to try and go more regularly as I know it won't disappoint.
annahal
26th January 2012
I have now been here twice, and both meals were faultless. The service is excellent and the setting cosy (quite cosy - but it's a bistro so that's to be expected!). I wouldn't hesitate to go back again. The meats here are generously portioned, melt in your mouth and are cooked to absolute perfection - it's not often that a medium rare steak is just that.
I have now been here twice, and both meals were faultless. The service is excellent and the setting cosy (quite cosy - but it's a bistro so that's to be expected!). I wouldn't hesitate to go back again. The meats here are generously portioned, melt in your mouth and are cooked to absolute perfection - it's not often that a medium rare steak is just that.
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5.0
I have now been here twice, and both meals were faultless. The service is excellent and the setting cosy (quite cosy - but it's a bistro so that's to be expected!). I wouldn't hesitate to go back again. The meats here are generously portioned, melt in your mouth and are cooked to absolute perfection - it's not often that a medium rare steak is just that.
PeteJM
21st January 2012
Was recommended this restaurant by the place I was staying, and was glad of it. Everything was top notch, couldn't fault a thing. Great to see old heritage sites being utilised and enjoyed too.
Was recommended this restaurant by the place I was staying, and was glad of it. Everything was top notch, couldn't fault a thing. Great to see old heritage sites being utilised and enjoyed too.
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4.5
Was recommended this restaurant by the place I was staying, and was glad of it. Everything was top notch, couldn't fault a thing. Great to see old heritage sites being utilised and enjoyed too.
Hu
18th December 2011
Yum! If you go on Sunday, order their special roast dinner. Sorry mum but it's a winner.
Yum! If you go on Sunday, order their special roast dinner. Sorry mum but it's a winner.
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4.5
Yum!
If you go on Sunday, order their special roast dinner.
Sorry mum but it's a winner.
GaryT2011
12th December 2011
I was staying just up on the Terrace and was recommended this restaurant for lunch and was not disappointed. The setting is an old historic cottage and very easy on the eye. Inside, everything from the service through to the table water was fantastic. Highly recommend the lamb shank and the fish of the day.
I was staying just up on the Terrace and was recommended this restaurant for lunch and was not disappointed. The setting is an old historic cottage and very easy on the eye. Inside, everything from the service through to the table water was fantastic. Highly recommend the lamb shank and the fish of the day.
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4.5
I was staying just up on the Terrace and was recommended this restaurant for lunch and was not disappointed. The setting is an old historic cottage and very easy on the eye. Inside, everything from the service through to the table water was fantastic. Highly recommend the lamb shank and the fish of the day.
Nandina
24th September 2011
Buonissimo!!! Any chance I get free dinner for 2 :) ?
Buonissimo!!! Any chance I get free dinner for 2 :) ?
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5.0
Buonissimo!!! Any chance I get free dinner for 2 :) ?
Muzzamie
23rd August 2011
We had lunch as part of Wellington on a Plate. Can't think of anything that could be improved. Service was top notch. Food was excellent, a great range of flavours in every mouthful. Atmosphere is great in this classic wooden building. Had a great time.
We had lunch as part of Wellington on a Plate. Can't think of anything that could be improved. Service was top notch. Food was excellent, a great range of flavours in every mouthful. Atmosphere is great in this classic wooden building. Had a great time.
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5.0
We had lunch as part of Wellington on a Plate. Can't think of anything that could be improved. Service was top notch. Food was excellent, a great range of flavours in every mouthful. Atmosphere is great in this classic wooden building. Had a great time.
JamieT
24th May 2011
Still one of my favourite Wellington restaurants, and a guaranteed great place to take visitors. I introduced the the bistro to some colleagues from Sydney and they loved everything about it - food, service,wine, atmosphere and of course the building. I felt a little proud!
Still one of my favourite Wellington restaurants, and a guaranteed great place to take visitors. I introduced the the bistro to some colleagues from Sydney and they loved everything about it - food, service,wine, atmosphere and of course the building. I felt a little proud!
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5.0
Still one of my favourite Wellington restaurants, and a guaranteed great place to take visitors. I introduced the the bistro to some colleagues from Sydney and they loved everything about it - food, service,wine, atmosphere and of course the building. I felt a little proud!
GiveMeATaste
4th April 2011
I Had a Double Fillet OMG
I Had a Double Fillet OMG
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5.0
I Had a Double Fillet OMG
NeilPeel
8th March 2011
A classic bistro menu, prepared simply and never fails to impress. Chef, legendary Rex Morgan, has incorporated a local flavours which bring a special twist to the traditional fare. We were given a gazpacho type soup as an appetizer, which was flavoured with the Kawa kawa leaves, a unique and really tasty start to our dinner. I've eaten here several times and highly recommend as place for both an intimate dinner or a group.
A classic bistro menu, prepared simply and never fails to impress. Chef, legendary Rex Morgan, has incorporated a local flavours which bring a special twist to the traditional fare. We were given a gazpacho type soup as an appetizer, which was flavoured with the Kawa kawa leaves, a unique and really tasty start to our dinner. I've eaten here several times and highly recommend as place for both an intimate dinner or a group.
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5.0
A classic bistro menu, prepared simply and never fails to impress. Chef, legendary Rex Morgan, has incorporated a local flavours which bring a special twist to the traditional fare. We were given a gazpacho type soup as an appetizer, which was flavoured with the Kawa kawa leaves, a unique and really tasty start to our dinner.
I've eaten here several times and highly recommend as place for both an intimate dinner or a group.
Pennylovesfood
28th February 2011
Had a great night out in this lively little restaurant set among the high rises of the cbd. Fantastic food and wine, and efficient service. Would definitely go back.
Had a great night out in this lively little restaurant set among the high rises of the cbd. Fantastic food and wine, and efficient service. Would definitely go back.
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5.0
Had a great night out in this lively little restaurant set among the high rises of the cbd. Fantastic food and wine, and efficient service. Would definitely go back.
Itegrity
6th November 2010
I've eaten at the bistro a number of times, and it's a sure winner for a special night out, or when you want to impress. The ambience is lovely, the wine list will satisfy the most fussy of diners, and the food and service is excellent. Quite pricey, but you get what you pay for.
I've eaten at the bistro a number of times, and it's a sure winner for a special night out, or when you want to impress. The ambience is lovely, the wine list will satisfy the most fussy of diners, and the food and service is excellent. Quite pricey, but you get what you pay for.
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4.0
I've eaten at the bistro a number of times, and it's a sure winner for a special night out, or when you want to impress.
The ambience is lovely, the wine list will satisfy the most fussy of diners, and the food and service is excellent. Quite pricey, but you get what you pay for.
yummyfood
12th September 2010
Best steak in wellington. highly recommended. As well as the broccolli with almonds on the side! Delicious.
Best steak in wellington. highly recommended. As well as the broccolli with almonds on the side! Delicious.
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5.0
Best steak in wellington. highly recommended. As well as the broccolli with almonds on the side! Delicious.
melpentecost
31st August 2010
enjoyed the experience. loved the cauliflower soup and steak. my friend had creme brulee and it looked pretty small but tasty. great service with friendly staff
enjoyed the experience. loved the cauliflower soup and steak. my friend had creme brulee and it looked pretty small but tasty. great service with friendly staff
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3.0
enjoyed the experience. loved the cauliflower soup and steak. my friend had creme brulee and it looked pretty small but tasty. great service with friendly staff
bonnie3
31st August 2010
Went with 'visa wellington on a plate' lunches. So had the set menu $35 per head which was a entree and a main with a glass of wine, good price for a flash meal. Lovely building, sadly interor looking a bit tired. It was the last Friday of the 2 week event so was busy, i think we were the last 2 set menus. Green salad looked nice, cauli soup more cream than cauli. My partners sirlion looked and apparently tasted good. My risotto looked great but was very salty! I like salt and was nearly too much for me, and could of been a bit creamier. Sadly it must of been a long day for our waiter cos he was somewhat gruff and ignored us a couple of times, which was a shame cos at the end of it the food was ok for a set special, and was going to get 4 stars. The other waiter, she was lovely and very welcoming.
Went with 'visa wellington on a plate' lunches. So had the set menu $35 per head which was a entree and a main with a glass of wine, good price for a flash meal. Lovely building, sadly interor looking a bit tired. It was the last Friday of the 2 week event so was busy, i think we were the last 2 set menus. Green salad looked nice, cauli soup more cream than cauli. My partners sirlion looked and apparently tasted good. My risotto looked great but was very salty! I like salt and was nearly too much for me, and could of been a bit creamier. Sadly it must of been a long day for our waiter cos he was somewhat gruff and ignored us a couple of times, which was a shame cos at the end of it the food was ok for a set special, and was going to get 4 stars. The other waiter, she was lovely and very welcoming.
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3.0
Went with 'visa wellington on a plate' lunches. So had the set menu $35 per head which was a entree and a main with a glass of wine, good price for a flash meal. Lovely building, sadly interor looking a bit tired. It was the last Friday of the 2 week event so was busy, i think we were the last 2 set menus. Green salad looked nice, cauli soup more cream than cauli. My partners sirlion looked and apparently tasted good. My risotto looked great but was very salty! I like salt and was nearly too much for me, and could of been a bit creamier. Sadly it must of been a long day for our waiter cos he was somewhat gruff and ignored us a couple of times, which was a shame cos at the end of it the food was ok for a set special, and was going to get 4 stars. The other waiter, she was lovely and very welcoming.
graham.helps
21st July 2010
3 star food at 5 star pricing. Fantastic location in a wooden cottage in downtown WGTN CBD.
3 star food at 5 star pricing. Fantastic location in a wooden cottage in downtown WGTN CBD.
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2.0
3 star food at 5 star pricing. Fantastic location in a wooden cottage in downtown WGTN CBD.
kai_time
16th July 2010
Great food, excellent wine and very attentive staff make this one of the best in city. The perfect place to take someone special.
Great food, excellent wine and very attentive staff make this one of the best in city. The perfect place to take someone special.
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5.0
Great food, excellent wine and very attentive staff make this one of the best in city. The perfect place to take someone special.
Leighbo
5th July 2010
Have eaten here several times and thoroughly enjoyed it. During certain hours (straight after work etc) the atmosphere can be a little overwhelming with lots of self important business people showing off and pretending they are masters of the universe, but you cannot choose your clientelle. The food is fantastic and the wine selection is varied and well priced without being too overwhelming. Great service, great food......shame about the lawyers and advertising execs....
Have eaten here several times and thoroughly enjoyed it. During certain hours (straight after work etc) the atmosphere can be a little overwhelming with lots of self important business people showing off and pretending they are masters of the universe, but you cannot choose your clientelle. The food is fantastic and the wine selection is varied and well priced without being too overwhelming. Great service, great food......shame about the lawyers and advertising execs....
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4.5
Have eaten here several times and thoroughly enjoyed it. During certain hours (straight after work etc) the atmosphere can be a little overwhelming with lots of self important business people showing off and pretending they are masters of the universe, but you cannot choose your clientelle. The food is fantastic and the wine selection is varied and well priced without being too overwhelming. Great service, great food......shame about the lawyers and advertising execs....
martyparty
28th June 2010
Great food with a nice twist, great creme brulee. Would have got a five with a wine recommendation
Great food with a nice twist, great creme brulee. Would have got a five with a wine recommendation
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4.0
Great food with a nice twist, great creme brulee. Would have got a five with a wine recommendation
MsX
30th December 2009
Great food and always a good place to take visitors to Wellington to show them our best
Great food and always a good place to take visitors to Wellington to show them our best
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5.0
Great food and always a good place to take visitors to Wellington to show them our best
Chelseafan1
21st November 2008
Fine dining at its best in a lovely setting. Faultless service and the food and wine is perfectly matched.
Fine dining at its best in a lovely setting. Faultless service and the food and wine is perfectly matched.
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5.0
Fine dining at its best in a lovely setting. Faultless service and the food and wine is perfectly matched.
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I have now been here twice, and both meals were faultless. The service is excellent and the setting cosy (quite cosy - but it's a bistro so that's to be expected!). I wouldn't hesitate to go back again. The meats here are generously portioned, melt in your mouth and are cooked to absolute perfection - it's not often that a medium rare steak is just that.