Review Egmont Street Eatery - Wellington

I hadn't been to Egmont Eatery for a while and noticed the interior decor and layout had changed which looked amazing. The service was top-notch. I can honestly say that it's one of the best attentive restaurant service that I've ever experienced in Wellington. The waitering staff were friendly, helpful and able to answer all of my questions about the menu and food options, which is how it should be. The food was incredible. We started with the comte (cheese) souffle and focaccia bread, which was very different but amazing. For mains we had the grilled octopus, spiced lamb ribs with a side of asparagus. You could see how much effort had gone into each of these dishes. They were all delicious and the asparagus was perfectly cooked. For dessert we had the poached pear. This was probably our least favourite dish of the night as the pear was quite firm. I was expecting the pear to be a lot softer and easier to cut into and it would've been great if it was accompanied with a yummy caramel/butterscotch sauce. I'll definitely be going back there.

The cornbread is so good I went back for brunch twice in one week. Great service, lovely place to sit with coffee and food and a book. Accommodated a peanut and shellfish allergy with confidence.

Had a great experience here while visiting Wellington. The place was busy so we took bar stools by the kitchen, which I would recommend as the chef still made time to chat to us about the food, rugby and other things. We felt very welcomed by him and the whole staff. The food was top class. Definitely try out their homemade preserve. Could not recommend this place enough, a highlight of Wellington from two Irish tourists 😊

Food was really lovely, especially the gnocchi. The fries were not fries, they were more wedges of different shapes and sizes - some on the cusp of not being cooked inside. The menu read it would be served with aioli and instead they came with a homemade tomato sauce. Not a big deal but it would be nice to know if the menu items drastically change to what’s written. Service was okay, we weren’t greeted warmly but service improved over the course of the meal when another waiter attended to us. The correct cutlery wasn’t served with my meal, I had to ask for a spoon (fish dish). Not deal breakers but when you are literally the only guests dining I’d have thought there would be more attention to detail from front of house and the kitchen.

My partner and I had a fantastic dinner at Egmont Street Eatery. The service was beyond amazing and the food was excellent. Did I mention the staff was extremely kind and knowledgeable of the menu too? Two hours of dining experience flew by so quickly, and that’s a testament on how well they paced the food coming to our table. We will definitely be back!

A lovely lunch was enjoyed at Egmont Street Eatery by myself, along with my husband and two of our adult kids. We booked online and were seated immediately by the lovely waitress who informed us of the specials and took our drink orders. Husband and I ordered the fish, Tarakihi (Devine!) Our daughter had a Prawn Poke Bowl and our son the Waffles with Bacon. All of the meals were delicious, the service was exceptional, and we enjoyed the surroundings. I can Highly Recommend Egmont Street Eatery and we look forward to returning soon!

Loved every bite! Great food. Everything was cooked to perfection. Delicious entrees. But the highlight of the dinner were beef and pork - simply to die for. Outstanding service as well. For me, Egmont Street Eatery is the best dinner restaurant in Wellington, and the closest to fine dining experience. Can't wait to dine again.

I don’t know why it took me so long to try this place out! Stellar food, strong coffee and outstanding service. We enjoyed the smoked potato hash and the avocado toast. Sorry for no photos, we just inhaled the food as it was so good!! I was also impressed they had a separate GF menu which made reading the menu so much easier! Definitely will be back.

We came in for dinner last night and the menu was fantastic. The crudo was my absolute favourite with the flavours balanced beyond perfection but I also loved the gnochi. My partner ordered the tartare which I'm not normally a fan of but this version was great and very clever. The atmosphere, service and overall experience was just delightful with the team being more than helpful especially with our dietary requirements. Will be back soon =)

Everything was cooked to perfection at the Egmont Street Eatery. The steak was the best, the fish was soft and tender. The side potatoes, the starter and even complementary fried chickpeas were delicious. Thank you for all your effort, we'll be back when we are in Wellington again. Also, that cocktail was amazing! Well done.

Down an alleyway in the heart of Wellington, Egmont St Eatery is a cool, small side bar serving bar snacks, share style dishes and great coffee and cocktails. Service is absolutely fantastic, great to escape the city and have a break. Perfect for date night, small bites, girls night or friends night out. Salmon rillettes, purple wheat toast, herb bavarois - i havent had rillettes before, it’s a perfect afternoon snack, so much flavour, really beautiful and creamy Soba noodle salad with wakame and tofu dressing - bae loved his Soba noodle salad, healthy and yummy

Wonderfull service and delicious food. The waffles were very filling. Great spot for brunch would highly recommend.

We had great breakfast. Delicious cheese scone and my bbq baked beans were great too. You should add some mushrooms for sure...

Great service. Great food. Easily one of the top restaurants in Wellington. Recently won burger on a plate and bar tender of the year. We keep coming back and everytime there's something different

Egmont Street Eatery is a place that knows how to do the simple things really really well, and their WOAP Saigon Smash burger is a study in sumptuous simplicity. A well seared and spiced beef patty with pickled daikon and carrots topped with a delicious cheese sauce comes together into a perfect package. The surprisingly standout ingredient is the pickled carrots, which adds crunch, sweetness and freshness. I decided to forgo the beer match in favour of the pineapple sugarcane soda - also excellent. Top marks!

I've seen some of their pastries at my daily coffee shop and they always highly recommended Egmont Street Eatery, didn't disappoint at all. Had a cookies and cream donut while I waited for friends to arrive, delicious.....not overly sweet or sickening like some donuts, still has a nice chewy doughy texture followed by a decadent light filling. I ordered the smoked whitefish hashbrown, crunchy outer layer with a nice creamy inside mixed with the smokey whitefish, combined with the soft boiled egg and creme fraiche......mmmmmmmm very nice and portion size was good too. This also came with a 2nd donut on the side....this time it was a jam...don't really need to say much more. Coffee was decent, just wasn't to my taste. Service was top notch, will be back.

Hold onto your jimmies cause this place is bloody amazing. Everything tasted like it came from the kitchen of the gods. The pancakes were so light and fluffy it was like eating clouds. AND DONT EVEN GET ME STARTED OF THE TOMATO SAUCE. EVEN THE GOD DAMN TOMATO SAUCE TASTED AMAZING. TOMATO. SAUCE. Service was fantastic. I think this is my new favorite place. P.S I will be dreaming about that tomato sauce tonight.

Taken here for my birthday dinner and had the lamb after the spiced nuts. Love the seasonal approach! Great wine list too. Attentive friendly service and lovely food.

This is one of my favourite places to go for drinks and nibbles in wellington. The cocktails are delicious, they have a seasonal menu but if you are there and they have the loaded fries they are a must!

So yum!! We went here to find donuts and we sure did 😍 lemon meringue and salted caramel popcorn. Really cool little spot for coffee as well.

Tasty food in this little place. Not massive servings which is nice. Friendly service and helpful. We sat outside which was noisy but better than inside with the close seating. Coffee was ok in flat white form but not as a short black.

Staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. The tables are quite close together which doesn't allow for much private conversation. Plates are quite pricey but the quantity of food was generous.

Really aesthetic place and nicely presented food at a great location but was quite disappointed with the service and the quality of the food. The food was nothing amazing it was just alright. The food from the cabinet wasn’t fresh and was unfortunately stale. The drinks had no flavour and seemed as though they had been heavily watered down even from the first few sips - we had a raspberry lemonade and iced coffee. Most disappointed in the poor service as we weren’t warmly welcomed or approached by staff once we entered - and it wasn’t even busy - we went around 12.30pm on a Sunday. We had to go ask the staff to take our orders ourselves and even then, they took a while to fulfil our request. Good for the gram, but would not go again due to the poor service and food. Was quite disappointed as it seemed to be quite popular

Amazing every time. The rice cakes are so great. The passion fruit tart was also delicious. Always great food and service. It’s very cool how every time I go the menu I different, never disappointing!

The main dish was salty. And I didn't expect it would be a low temperature dish. Service was good. A bit over questioned. Beer was great! Disappointed in general to be honest.

The food was delicious and service was top notch! You can't go past the loaded fries! Highly recommend dinner here but make sure you book as it's a small restaurant.

We have been to this eatery regularly and always loved the service and the food. After 4 weeks we have returned with anticipation for a great brunch, to have found the place very slack in service. We waited for ages for an order to be taken and so were the other tables. Please up the service we have had high expectations of this place. Otherwise the food was lovely.

We were here for dinner on a weekday. Food was beautifully cooked. Angus beef cheek braised to tender perfection, not sure if the peanut pesto on top did anything though. The celeriac served with it was okay. Braised paua and shiitake dirty rice was creamy and flavourful, absolutely delicious. Loaded shoestring fries with crispy lamb were great as well. Fries were crispy and flavourful, but perhaps the topping overall was a bit too salty. Service was friendly and attentive. Really cozy atmosphere. Overall, definitely worth a try.

Nice place for a brunch.<br/>We came in at 11ish and it was nearly full. We could either order the food from the menu or from the cabinet. The food we ordered was quite traditional but they were fairly good. <br/>The price was reasonable and the size was just in good proportion.

Delicious! Sunday brunch (@12.30pm), a short wait, offered a coffee while waiting but it didn't arrive, never mind. We were asked again when seated and my long black was fine. I ordered the cabbage, capers, smoked fish, Granny Smith dish and it was full of flavour and well presented. I liked the atmosphere for a Sunday arvo hang out with girlfriends, could have extended it further with a wine but didn't this time. Probably wouldn't take the 3yo here as it's quite busy and maybe half the venue is high tables, but did see a few older children so perhaps in a few years if it's still around.

••• Protein-Fixed •••<br/>I LOVED it & MY tummy LOVED it. <br/>Highly Recommended! Well Done & Thank You (both customer service + foods) <br/>:: store visit 2/9/2017 | Saturday | 8:15AM

This was a Zomato find when we needed somewhere to eat close to our accomodation. Man was it a find! I got the lamb for breakfast and I could have eaten the whole animal off the bone it was that good! The coffee was amazing as well. Very classy establishment so please leave your hoodie at the door.

Cute cafe. I only tried their doughnut but it was a bit bland tasting. The meringue was light and chewy and gives it a nice refined sweetness that complemented the jam inside the doughnut

Best service in Wellington, great menu whether it's brunch, lunch or dinner and the atmosphere is pretty good too. You always leave satisfied.

Finally tried out this classic Wellington establishment, and it definitely lived up to expectations! We dined over lunch, ordering the fish tacos and pumpkin salad, accompanied by coffee and green tea. The meals were lovely - fresh ingredients and multiple flavour notes in perfect harmony. The ambience was great - you've got to love that Scandinavian wood. The waiters were the right mix of friendly, quirky and attentive. I will be back to try their much-hyped french toast for brunch!

Fantastic fresh food offering and service very slick. I always enjoy the atmosphere here and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. Try it..

Great looking venue, the staff are excellent and the chef knows his stuff, the buttermilk chicken burger is just ridiculously good and the bacon bap and the fries . Qualiry ingredients are being used, looking forward to brunch next weekend :)

Nice place and I love the deco. The menu has some interesting items and I tried the smoked eel with rice cake. It was interesting but not exciting enough for me to try it again- it was a bit too sweet for me and not sure if the texture of rice cake mixes well with eels. Also I couldn't taste the smoke favour. The coffee was strong but not hot enough for my liking.

Great breakfast - I had the smoked hash potatoes with black pudding and slow egg. The extra sides are expensive but well worth getting. The cold ice brew coffee was nice. Staff are super friendly and service efficient. Definetly a good place for breakfast.

Down an alleyway in the heart of Wellington, Egmont St Eatery is a cool, small side bar serving bar snacks, share style dishes and great coffee and cocktails. Service is absolutely fantastic, great to escape the city and have a break. Perfect for date night, small bites, girls night or friends night out.

An innovative menu that is executed well, as evidenced by four plates eaten stark clean of every morsel. I had the special of yellow fin tuna with my chosen salad of rye noodle with furikake, kaailan. The fish was beautifully cooked and was nicely complemented by my choice of salad.<br/><br/>Service is friendly without being intrusive and a contemporary fit-out makes the restaurant just as suitable for a business lunch as it does a casual get-together.

The great food made up for the not so great service, food was also awesomely presented but we had had to wait for at least 20 minutes before we were even given menus and water

A+ food and ambience but service was far from on satisfactory. We waited a good 20 min before being given menu and water. AOK i ordered was delicious and will return for a dinner sometime.

Best wagyu. Thin cuts. I was looking for a good one that could match my experience in steakhouse in SFO. Ample portions. Their focus is on the food. Keeping everything else functional. Gr8 stuff Steph.

I was a skeptic when the place opened, it got too many good reviews and I thought it would be too good to be true. I was so wrong.<br/>We went for dinner. The wait staff were warm and welcoming, the decor cozy.<br/>The food - amazing. It was a few months back now, but from memory we had the sichuan spice duck, and the gnocchi. Both were extremely tasty, and had stomach space and money not had been constraints that evening, I would have happily kept ordering and eating.<br/>Highly recommend this place.

Great design, cosy feel, good service - and most importantly, the food was incredible. The chefs, visible from the dining area, obviously enjoyed doing the best job possible. Will definitely be going back.

Came here for brunch yesterday and I was really impressed with its simple yet elegant interior design. It was very busy when my friend and I arrived but the service was still fast and friendly. We ordered their french toast and buttermilk chicken burger and they were both amazing! We also ordered scrambled egg on side which was cooked perfectly. This is definitely one of the best brunch places / Cafés in Wellington.

Stumbled upon this hidden gem fresh off the plane. Beautiful breakfast menu and damn good coffee. Enjoyed eggs and bacon which was very tasty. Fresh and vibrant with good sounds

Had the Charred Broccolini with carrot puree,  fried egg, roasted tomatoes, sourdough and pork floss for brunch the other morning. Was probably the best savoury brunch I have ever eaten in Wellington. Alongside this the Carrot Juice and Blueberry donut were also excellent and service was terrific. Highly Recommend!

It took me far too long to eat here and it won't be as long a wait between visits. Only came in for brunch but the food was top notch. The use of dark wood really gives warmth to the interior with a cosy, relaxed yet refined feel. Definitely a new favourite. Update: went for dinner. Great vibe, amazing food and wine.

Brunch on Sunday. We arrived about 12pm and they were busy, almost full. We had cinema tickets for 1pm so asked about the wait. They we're helpful in checking for and accomodating us. <br/><br/>Brunch menu had some intriguing dishes on offer. I ordered a trim flat white and the crispy whitebait with crest, lemon mayo on a milk bun $20. My partner ordered cornbread with beans, rocket, avocado and a herb cream $18. <br/><br/>The combination of flavours in the beans and cornbread was lovely and a good portion sized.<br/><br/>The whitebait was very nice. Crispy pieces with a light yet flavoursome mayo in a soft sweet bun. I did feel the ratio of whitebait to bread could have been better but it was thoroughly enjoyable.<br/><br/>Will go again. A cool spot with friendly staff and good food.

Arrived for breakfast after a reccomedation. Easy to find down the lane, nice spot. A sleek, modern & professional while still remaining welcoming. Decked out in Dark brown and black with uncovered pendant lightening etc. We were greeted with a smile and led to our seat. We chose to sit in the lane which was quite protected from the wind. We both ordered scrambled eggs on toast, I got mine GF. It arrived in good time,was well cooked not too firm ad I like it sprinkled with ground pepper. Very nice and we'll priced I thought. The bathroom facilities were clean and well laid out for a small space.<br/>I would definatly recommend Egmont St Eatery.

Came here for dinner and I got the KFC burger which was delicious, chicken was cooked and battered beautifully and the sauce complemented and brought the whole burger together. My wife got the gnocchi and she said it was delicious and I quote "fluffy pillow of goodness" needless to say we were both super happy with the meal. Our waiter was super helpful when I asked about beers as I'm not a beer person, he helped me pick a nice light beer. Overall a great place and would definitely go back.

My first time at Egmont this morning for brunch and it was amazing!! Super friendly and attentive staff, got a table straight away, warm and not too noisy despite being full! I ordered the cornbread with beans and it was to die for!! Brought out promptly and nice and hot. Will definitely be returning!

Food is fantastic and they make arguably the best french toast in town. Have been back several times and am always impressed with the service and food

After three years in Wellington, my sister is finally moving back to Auckland, but before she relocates, I made one last eating frenzy trip before my free accommodation and private driver pack her bags. Like all my ventures in Wellington, our first stop is a place to eat and we decided with breakfast at Egmont Street Eatery.

Came here with a bunch of work mates on a weekday bout 8:00pm.  We ordered entrees and mains.  We waited about 45 minutes for the entrees and was a bit disappointing as entrees should be out quick.  We shared the Sichuan chicken it was crispy and juicy but missed the touch of Sihuan.  We all had the lamb for mains and we were very pleased with it.  The lamb was a game changer and bought satisfaction.

Love this place. All the dishes I tried were really nice. The burger and market fish were really nice. They're pretty busy though so it takes awhile to wait for a table and food. Service is always good.

Perfect spot for brunch or coffee! The summer brown was delicious and the homemade granola was served nicely with fresh summer fruits. Service was good with drink and food orders taken promptly. I can't wait to come back!

New cafe in town! Went and ordered spinach and mushroom toast with avocado on the side. For drinks a simple favourite trim flatwhite.<br/><br/>The food came quickly and the serving looks great. The amount of the sandwich is okay enough for breakfast, it was also spot on. The mushroom was cooked perfectly with not too much sauce flowing off the bread. Very happy to see my avocado side as it was a very generous serving, and well seasoned :)<br/><br/>Found the flat white with a bit too much froth, as I preferred it to be very flat.<br/><br/>Overall a good start for a new restaurant and awesome waitstaff too :) well done.

Delicious food and wonderful service. I really liked that you could get all wine in a carafe size, for when I don't want to drink the whole bottle when my partner is drinking beer. Great night!

Came here to try the winner of burger welly for 2015. At nearly $20 alone for the burger I was initially a little hesitant but it did live up to expectations. Service was great and love the decor however the tables are very cramped and close together. Once we were moved to one of the larger tables however it definitely lifted the experience.

I very much enjoyed my coffee and scone here! The coffee may have been the best I've had in Wellington (so I purchased another) and the scone was of similar stellar quality. Am looking forward to coming back!

The best seat in the house is on the pass overlooking the compact kitchen. The ham<br/>& cheese croquette is crisp, light and lusciously oozy and perfect to get you in the mood. The waiter recommended a delicious Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillion - passionfruit, melon, greengage. It was crisp & dry a went well with my snapper main w salsa verde and a fregola salad with finely dice cucumber, pomegranate, sweet green tomato and wild rocket. My neighbours kindly shared a taste of their tapioca crusted Sichuan chicken w ginger spring onion relish while we all agreed to come back for the tagliatelle w fennel, cavalo nero, ricotta and smoked nuts. We were each presented with a treat of cloud like raspberry marshmallow w a sprinkle of freeze dried berry. A nice touch and I appreciated that the chef took time to talk about the ingredients he was using.

Wellington admittedly doesn't move as fast as Auckland in the food scene so anything new is always exciting. The talk of town is Egmont Street Eatery, six months old and showing a lot of promise. I was lucky to have been here twice in one week, once for breakfast , once for dinner. For breakfast I chose the very basics: scrambled eggs on toast with side of avocado. Even for something so simple it was delicious and satisfying. That gave me reason to try dinner. The burger was quite good, the bun and patty were perfect, the fish and couscous was good but the fish was slightly inconsistent and quantity size could do better for the price. Overall I enjoyed myself here, great service and cocktails: and neatly designed modern interior. A worthy addition to Wellington and has potential to ascend to one of this city's culinary Crown Jewels. I hope they keep innovating the menu.

It was Thursday lunch and date time with my mother. My poor mother really likes European cuisine but alas, my father has decided that a meal is simply incomplete without a bowl of rice. Which makes eating European fare rather difficult whenever they dine out. So my mother seized upon the opportunity in my father's absence to eat something from the other side of the world.<br/>I suggested Egmont St Eatery having heard good reviews about it and was quite curious to check it out myself.<br/><br/>My first impression upon setting foot inside was admiration. Naked Edison filament style bulbs and the terrariums are very in at the moment and I found myself spending a good few minutes looking at them. Egmont St Eatery has a slick and sophisticated look. Environs: tick.<br/><br/>The waitress very quickly returned to ask us if we would like any coffee or tea which I appreciated because I like having my coffee before my meal. My long macchiato came quickly and was well done - perhaps slightly fruitier tasting than other ones I've had, but certainly not burnt. More impressively, my mother's hot water came with a slice of lemon which was nice because often, hot water is unceremoniously delivered in some shoddy looking glass.<br/><br/>We ordered:<br/>- harissa pulled lamb, labneh, rocket and salsa verde sandwich: this was the unexpected star of the meal. While it was rather small, it certainly made up for it in flavour. The lamb was flavoursome and oh so juicy and it contrasted well with the crunchiness of the bread. The peppery flavour of the rocket cut through the lamb and spices.<br/>- tagliatelle with fennel, cavolo nero, ricotta, smoked nuts: the tagliatelle was well made, but alas - the oil was probably a bit too much. The dish also needed a bit more flavour to pierce through. There was certainly a lot of creaminess, but just not enough saltiness. The nuts were a nice touch - the crunch and slight sweetness was a good contrast... but a contrast to something salty would've been good<br/><br/>Overall, I thought the service was fantastic, as was the physical space. I liked the ideas and originality behind the dishes, but I think there is space for improvement.

I had a super tasty birthday lunch here a couple of weeks ago on my travels through NZ. Was recommended it by the staff at Memphis Belle coffee shop and was told to go for the lamb sandwich ... and I am so glad I did! Very tasty pulled lamb.<br/>We also had some saucy, spicy, juicy boneless buffalo chicken wings with a pot of real blue cheese, not some random liquid you usually get from other places. And a good size plate of chunky potato wedges.<br/>All taken down with some decent pilsner, wine and cocktails.<br/>Service was slightly hit and miss, with 1 waitress being a bit off at the beginning. Others were in a better mood.<br/>The interior is bright white and black simple styling with sit down tables as well as stools. Well appointed.<br/>It's an absolute must visit.

I wish I didn't rate the other restaurants so highly so this could take the highest. Truly amazing experience. The food (Sichuan 1/2 chicken w/ ginger and Sriracha) was different and well executed! Atmosphere is great, music was mean and the staff super friendly and knowledgeable (Although they did say 'Chevre' was a leafy salad and Sichuan was Moroccan - but I can look past that haha). Think this is going to be my new place, coffee, lunch and dinner. @mrdaltonharris #ifuckswithfood

Egmont St Eatery is located sort of underground on Egmont st, just of Dixon st. <br/><br/>Walking in, the decor was amazing. It was all cool tones and dark wood, sleek and modern. I grabbed a table "downstairs" opposite the kitchen. <br/><br/>I ordered a long black and then looked over the menu, there is a lot to choose from. I was a little bit bias when choosing as someone said their Corn Bread Beans was the "meal to get", I couldn't get that out of my mind so ended up opting for it!<br/><br/>The food looked amazing and tasted good. Huge portion size and was great to see a variety of beans used in their homemade beans, including black eyed peas which I love. The cornbread was good, perfect texture but tasted a little different to what I expected. <br/>The coffee was good.<br/><br/>The reason I'm giving this a 3 rather than a four is the staff, while super friendly and attentive when dealing with me I felt the bromance that the waiter and chef had (more times than once) at their open kitchen was a little unprofessional and could've been quieter. But this could've been an isolated thing to happen, just happened to be right in front of me.<br/><br/>Definitely a place to check out if your in Wellington.

Great little cool place to go after work on any day of the week.<br/>Menu was a bit small but the burger was awesome.<br/>We ordered the chicken pieces from the bar menu and was served the chicken from the dinner menu which we asked they said the menu was changed and not updated. Would of been good to know before we ordered it because we didnt like the chicken they had on the dinner menu hence why we ordered the one from bar menu. <br/>Overall food was good. Atmosphere was better. Def be back.

Winners of the annual WOAP burger, my expectations were high. <br/><br/>The burger looked pretty standard however the taste was AWESOME it was super juicy, the beetroot added a sweet touch and patty was manly meaty.<br/><br/>A recent addition to Wellington, the layout was stylish and clean, while the service was top-notch.<br/><br/>Showstopper: WOAP burger<br/><br/>Overall grade:A-

Have been here a few times now for dinner. Must say, it's so dang good. The lamb ribs are to die for, flavour town galore! The Welly on a plate burger is very good, I recommend sharing one with somebody else just so you can try all the other delicious things too! The grain salad is awesome. The service is great, attentive but not overbearing. One occasion I had the pleasure of being seated at the kitchen bar and the chefs were great, participated in some banter and it was great to see the food being prepared. Great work by the team at Egmont, will be back again and again I think!<br/><br/>Revisit for summer Menu- still absolutely divine! A firm fave in Wellington dining out scene now and I absolutely love dining at the pass, chatting with the chef and seeing everything happening in the kitchen

The food takes me back to my home town of London for some reason. The Food was simple but clearly used the best ingredients and was well presented. Clearly the chef is experienced to show restraint and let the ingredients do the talking. Well done! I LOVED the decor and the professional and mature service. My new favorite place, well done guys! I rarely mark 5.0 as I feel there is always room for improvement bit 4.5 is an outstanding mark in my opinion. Can't wait to come back!

Good stuff Egmont Street Eatery for nabbing the title for Wellington on a Plate - Best Burger 2015. I must admit, I did enjoy the burger and good on them for winning. But in true LucyGoosey style, I must critique ruthlessly. The beef and cheese aspects of this burger were exceptionally tasty. But as for the bun, beetroot relish and onion rings, I wasn’t as impressed. Instead of the bun being a perfect casing to the burger, it was sponge-like. It absorbed the very runny beetroot relish which made the bun very soggy in parts. There is absolutely nothing worse than soggy bread. If I wanted to eat soggy bread, I would join the ducks at the local pond. The beetroot relish itself had a beautiful flavour and worked brilliantly with the beef and cheese, it was just too runny. The onion rings weren’t enjoyable either. Onion rings should have a light and crispy exterior, but they had been squashed inside the burger and had completely lost their texture. The fries I ordered as a side were really good. We sat at the counter, so we could see the chefs at work, which was really cool. However, having to listen to the head chef swear at one of his kitchen-hands wasn’t a great look. The ambience and decor here are pleasant enough but nothing amazing. The service is average.

Popped in here for lunch last Sunday and the place was packed which I find is either sign that they serve good food or it's the in place to be. I think it's a bit of both in this case. The service was prompt, the coffee was good and the food was tasty. Only criticisms would be that the menu needs one or two more items for variety and they need to have symbols for what is gluten free. It's a small thing, but I couldn't have my initial pick (which looked yum!) so had to scramble to pick with option b. Also, $22 for a salad at lunch was pushing the upper boundary of what I would pay.

Been twice, love the presentation and the food. On the second occasion the service let things down. Slow, and when avocado was off the menu I was offered to choose another side. I was then charged for it. I only discovered this after I had paid and examined receipt. By then a queue had formed so I gave up and left with a sour taste.<br/><br/>***<br/>Update - the trip referred to above was unfair. Had the burger on the first day of Wellington on a plate and immediately said it was a contender. It of course won Burger Wellington. Food excellent and any teething problems ironed out.

Popped in on a cold, wet morning for brunch. Three of us went with the grilled sandwiches(ham/cheese, spinach/mushroom and the Flank steak pide)plus a few sides - scrambled eggs and house baked beans. VERY happy with my choice, the steak was lovely and juicy and along with the black pudding/fennel sausage(swapped from mushroom)it made this carnivore very happy. The scrambled eggs and beans we had as sides were tasty, gone in a flash. <br/><br/>We saw a few other plates pass our table during our time there and it all looks very tempting so we will definately be back :)

Egmont Street Eatery is a hidden gem, well not so hidden given its name is the street it is located on.<br/> <br/>It's a very quaint little place with a gorgeous interior, with an open kitchen which means you can watch your food getting prepared – a feature I love.<br/> <br/>For brunch I chose the cornbread with house beans and avocado, and it was delicious, plus the homemade feijoa hot sauce they had on the table set it off perfectly! My friend was tossing up between the smoked potato hash with pork and fennel sausage and a slow egg, or the omelette, pork, prawn, greens and xo sauce. She ended up going for the smoked potato hash and was not disappointed – the egg was cooked to perfection, it even made me jealous, and I don’t even like eggs. <br/><br/>They have a few gluten free options and even their sandwiches can be made with cornbread, which the lady said isn't going to be as good but I beg to differ. <br/><br/>Also the coffee was great and the service excellent!<br/><br/>Sarah Reynolds #challenge

I came here for breakfast on a Sunday with my partner, the place was busy so we were lucky to get a seat. The tables were close together so we unluckily were exposed to the details of two boys speak vulgarly about girls they had been out with the night before throughout our visit. There's not much the restaurant could have done about this though, they're popular. We ordered flat whites and I commented to my partner that mine was bitter but wasn't sure if this was the beans. The matradie heard me and much to my appreciation replaced my coffee, she was very apologetic and nice about it - so great staff. The menu strays from the main stream which is nice for a change, I had beans on cornbread with avocado - delicious (not a huge amount of vege options which is what we are still looking for more of in Welly!). The kitchen was open creating an honest dynamic with the cooking and patrons. The prices were fair. I will definitely be back, just not for anything too intimate.

A newbie but a goodie! <br/>Had brunch here last Sunday after much anticipation having had to listen to what felt like EVERYONE in Wellington talking about it! <br/>The menu is small but quality. I opted for scrambled eggs on toast with a side of beans. Yum! Amazing homemade beans ands cooked to perfection. <br/>The interior is fairly small and very popular. Be prepared to wait or be disappointed. The decor is modern, clean and edgy. I like it :-)<br/>

Egmont street - "egmont street?" I hear you say - where the hell is egmont street? Well this little backwater between Leeds street and Taranaki has just become a food destination.<br/><br/>Once found, the hanger-esque facade with pale wood fronted by black laser cut steel is a bit of a surprise. In an area where retro chic formica is expected, the egmont eatery is, and looks, brand new. <br/><br/>On entering there is a high stooled/tabled bar area to the left and, descending a few steps to the right, the kitchen and half a dozen black tables. It's not a big place.<br/><br/>It was Sunday lunch for four and we were seated under the entrance area - a draughty place and one from which we saw too much (I'm being delicate) of the folk seated in the higher bar area. We thought that a wind break/sight screen would be very desirable above this table. Just a teething issue. <br/><br/>The staff were lovely, nothing too much trouble, friendly, helpful and accurate. <br/><br/>I ordered a camomile tea with a bowl of pork, squid, cos, herbs and nouc cham. This chopped combination with little bits of pineapple, mint, coriander and bean sprouts was predictably delicious - a guaranteed winner and of course it felt (not that this matters too much) healthy.<br/><br/>The others ordered sandwiches: <br/><br/>Ham, cheese, onion and truffled mayo. <br/><br/>Mushroom, spinach, tallegio and onion.<br/><br/>A focaccia-like pressed bread surrounded the brown oozy fillings. Both were luscious. A little heavy on caramelised onion but unctuously rich. Which was the best? - we disagreed.<br/><br/>Weekend brunch definitely<br/>Drive across town yes<br/>Foodies yes<br/>Ages - all<br/>Kids - I guess so<br/> <br/>Recommended.<br/><br/>Wellington is starting to get spoilt for choice!

Came here for a work dinner tonight and it was awesome. We chose it because it's a new place in town and no one had eaten her yet. So glad we did. <br/><br/>Really cool decor inside and the dinner menu is really good. You expect it to be one of those places where the cheaper mains meals smaller sized portions, but not the case. Everyone's mains, a variety of price, where very decent sized.<br/><br/>I got the special which was the beef cheek dish, as I hadn't had beef cheek before. It was awesome, so much better than I expected. The beef was pulled and it came with a kale and broccoli and a sort of chick pea stew sauce. I don't normally like chick peas too much but the chick peas were the best I've ever had. <br/><br/>The service was good and a good election of drinks too, the cocktails look good. Also the kiwi fruit homemade hot sauce it's awesome and refreshing. Chips are good too. All of its good!

This new little eatery definitely fills the gap in what we need in Wellington.   Do not expect your usual big fry up of bacon and eggs here for breakfast but expect something more flavoursome, different, unique.    I have been here twice in a matter of days, as I was that impressed with my first meal.   Who could imagine eggs and XO sauce would actually go well together?Not only do they offer food off the menu but a small selection of freshly baked sweet and savoury counterfood that changes both intraday and daily.Egmont St. Eatery focuses of trying to produce as much of their food as they can, as they piggy back off their Catering Studio that is run right behind the eatery.Food here is nicely priced which I love about it.  Definitely not as over priced as some cafes in Wellington.   Quiet, modern atmosphere with professional service.Open for breakfast and lunch (7 days) and Dinner (5 days) a week.Check out my website for an indepth review of my 2 visits.