Review Glenfalloch Garden Cafe And Restaurant - Dunedin

Had a lovely time at the restaurant and gardens in the evening, where I had talked with staff and set up a proposal in the garden area. It was lovely and the staff were very helpful during the event. The live music was beautiful, the fire was warm. The food and dessert was fantastic! Thanks again for the positive encouragement, and for letting me propose there 😁

Beautiful garden with spectacular views! The food are amazing! Service is really good. We would love to come back!

What an absolute vibe! Dined in for a date night with my husband. The atmosphere was incredible with live music throughout 👌🏻 Food was great (I chose the vegetarian options - pumpkin soup with bread for starters, and the Portobello Mushroom with roasted potatoes for mains). Both dishes were delicious and were really big portions! Vegetarian / vegan friendly menus are available separately and can be obtained by asking your waiter for one 😊 Hubby choose the pumpkin soup for starters and the Fish of the Day for mains which he confirmed to be very enjoyable 👌🏻 The live music and ambience of the restaurant definitely sets the tone for a romantic dinner date 🥹 We'll definitely be back! 💃

First thing when you arrive, it’s the beautifully kept grounds and peaceful atmosphere that brings you in. Then it’s the great service staff and restaurant that’s definitely worth the price of admission. Food was impeccable. Everything we had tasted great and was a big surprise. Exploring the gardens brought a whole new perspective with cute birds that follow you when you cross the area. I loved my visit here.

O my! Really good food. Everything is super well made, the ice chocolate drink was superb, even had ice cream balls in it, the combination was done beautifully. The beef cheeks were extremely tender, which means the chef is showing off a little bit. Beef cheeks are normally very had to do right. Platter was really high quality. Atmosphere is warm and friendly. Pricing is just right for the type off food, but of course a more up market restaurant.

Booked for lunch but when checked in they had the booking for a week later. No issues as seated us pretty much straight away. The table we wanted wasn't available but this was not an issue. Food and service was very good. Overall would recommend and definitely would go back

Wow! Just wow! The team at Glenfalloch have been amazing. We organised our wedding remotely from Australia, and choreographed it with the arrival in Dunedin of our cruise ship. Everything was perfect - venue, food, logistics, flowers, celebrant. The weather was great and showed off the spectacular gardens. Thanks so much to Alex, Monica and the team. You were fabulous.

Amazing environment and excellent quality foods plus brilliant service. We had Trust the chief 3 course for our first visit, unforgettable juicy lamb which definitely surprised us. Love those warm wait staffs, chiefs and beautiful environment!

We recently had our wedding at Glenfalloch Gardens followed by the reception at the lovely restaurant. We cannot speak highly enough of Melanie and the team at Glenfalloch Gardens who made our day so very special. We planned the majority of the wedding from Australia, and were worried about the smaller details and our ability to execute the tasks we needed to, to make our day just right. Melanie was always reassuring, offering suggestions, ready to support us and guide us through the process. We knew we always wanted an outdoor wedding and although there was a small amount of rain on our day, the team at Glenfalloch quickly ensured all our guests were dry with large umbrellas and that our onsite marques was equipped with heaters to keep everyone toasty and warm. They kindly set up our decor to make the reception venue a picture of perfection, and better than we had imagined it. The food was excellent. As vegetarians, we knew the restaurants reputation to deliver and were excited to try the dishes on hand. Many of our guests commented on how delicious their meal was. Melanie and the team always went above and beyond to make sure all the details were covered, and to ensure our day ran smoothly. We appreciated how often they checked in on us and our family and friends to ensure everyone was having a good time. Thank you for a wonderful experience! Would strongly recommend Glenfalloch Gardens/Restaurant and their outstanding staff!

Came here for Christmas Lunch. I’m not sure I’m one to review fancy meals but they all looked amazing and the meat was perfect. The grounds were also lovely but I did not get a chance to have a proper look around. They were very tidy and I look forward to coming back at some stage to see the rest. Definitely worthwhile stopping by for a visit.

I fell in love with the delicious food and the beautiful garden💜

This place is fancy and the view is also nice. So sad that it was raining that day but they were still busy. Veggies i believed were freshly served. We’ll definitely recommend this to our friends, we are from Auckland.

Was planning to have afternoon tea at the restaurant but they were closed so ended up walking around the gardens instead. Take some time to study the map in the entrance arch so you get an idea of where to go and how large this place actually is. We can in as a tour group was leaving so we missed it. We walked along the path and ended up going up and up. There were signs that the upper gardens weren't maintained at the moment but decided to go for an adventure anyway. I thought it was quite an enjoyable bush walk. Once on the paved path, it was easy enough to get around with the signs to the exit. It is a bit hard to get to without a car but it was a really nice place for a stroll.

I had a birthday lunch here with friends yesterday. The food was fabulous and the ladies who served our table were absolutely wonderful ...happy, smiling, efficient and friendly. Great atmosphere. Thank you so much to Glenfalloch Gardens Cafe for making my birthday one to remember. Karen

Our five course trust the chef menu was beyond compare. We went in with high expectations which were certainly met and exceeded. Everything was skilfully, thoughtfully, and beautifully prepared. An excellent showcase of seasonal produce. Service was excellent too. Definitely will return and recommend to others.

Celebrated a Wedding Anniversary with many old friends. The service was impeccable.

Très bonne soupe italienne et très bon staff, love the atmosphere as it is a very relaxing place. There is also a very nice track around the gardens.

We had our wedding at Glenfalloch Gardens on 11th November 2016. The staff at Glenfalloch were so friendly yet professional and you could tell they had done many weddings before and knew exactly what they were doing! Somehow I even managed to throw my bouquet and knock down their light and they all just laughed it off and made sure I was okay! The planning process was easy because they all knew exactly what they were doing and having everything in one location was fantastic. The bridal lawn looked superb with all the flowers! The food for the whole day and night was incredible. Every single dish they prepared was to die for and we had compliments coming from our guests non stop through the night!! One guest even went as far to say that she has been to over 7 weddings and this was by far the best food she had ever had. Thank you Mel and the rest of the Glenfalloch team for making our wedding day so perfect!! And super big props to the chefs - your food is spectacular!!! 👌🏼

Couldn't think of nicer place to take someone special. Food and service above excellents Would highly recommend it.

Eating at Glenfalloch Restaurant is always a treat! It is the best food to be had in Dunedin, and it just keeps getting better!

Had a great meal at Glenfalloch last night. "Trust the Chef menu" offered so many delightful tastes and the service was outstanding.

I’ve visited and had lunch at Glenfalloch twice over the last 3 months and it has been a delight both times. My experience of Glenfalloch spans more than 50 years. Although it’s been 20 years since moving to Australia and more than 30 that I lived in Dunedin, Glenfalloch has proven to be the best place to visit and hold functions and gets better with each visit.

Great place to go for a meal. We had the chefs choice, a 5 course meal decided by the chef. It couldn't be faulted. Just need to come back during the day to take in the views and see the gardens. Well recommended.

We went out with two other couples and we decided to try the 'Trust the Chef' five-course surprise menu. None of us were disappointed by the food it was fresh and delicious. Great choice of NZ wines to compliment the meal. Attentive and knowledgeable staff who provided excellent service throughout the evening.

Had the 5 course chiefs menu and loved it! Delicious food in a great setting with awesome service. Recommend to everyone.

Great food, but very understaffed which then made the service less than acceptable always having to ask for more drinks, water and glasses. Lovely atmosphere!

We got married at glenfalloch on April 1st 2017 and Melanie and her staff went above and beyond right from our first contact. Nothing was ever an issue and everything was so easy. Melanie and her staff helped make our day incredibly easy and so much fun. Everything was covered perfectly right down to helping me with my train before I walked down the aisle. James and I honestly cannot thank you enough for the amaZing work you put in to our special day.

We had the “Trust The Chef” 5 courses. Everything was exquisite !!! So well presented and fantastic staff. Will be back on my next visit . And fab value for $$ .

We had a table of 13 for 'trust the chef' last night. It was absolutely delicious and everyone loved their meals! They even did a completely vegan version for me and it was amazing!!!! Thanks so much! I know vegans can be a pain in the arse!

Lovely 5 course 'Trust the chef' meal for our anniversary dinner. Beautiful delicious food with a creative flair

We had our wedding here and it was amazing, staff were excellent and the food was amazing! Thank you so much for making our day so special!

What a fantastic wedding venue! The food was suburb and the service excellent with friendly and efficient staff. Thank you for a wonderful day!