Sluurpy
Reset

There are 2 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Best French onion soup in Wellington

There are 2 restaurants
Selected filters:
Ranking
Sort A-Z
near you
Filters
Boulcott Street Bistro
85/100 (2153 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Creme Brulee
Scallops
Eclairs
Duck
French onion soup
Oyster
Beef Cheeks
Calamari
Risotto
Lamb
Profiteroles
Crème Brulée
Fish
Tuna
Pork
Calamares
Salmon
Ribs
Beef
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Nice atmosphere, great service. Steak cooked..."
Ashley Liu
"Awesome waitresses, friendly manager, incredible food. Definitely coming back next time we come to..."
Karl & Claudette Howard
"We popped in here on a whim and were so pleased we did!! Excellent food. The service was a bit slow to start but they were busy. Tables are pretty..."
Bex Ellis
"An absolute delight of a place. Top notch service, an excellent drinks menu, and a crafted food menu. I ordered the market fish with desert and it..."
Jay
"We began with Southern Alps Venison. Medium yet very tender. Put a couple of those together and it would be a meal. For mains, he had aged fillet of..."
Jade M.
"Excellent dining. Started with cocktails for pre dinner. Lambs liver for an entree was great then onto the Lamb Shank. Finished off with a coffee and..."
Peter
"Many friends have recommended this restaurant because they are known for excellent food and service. We had friends visiting from out of town so we..."
Cha Ching
"Boulcott Street Bistro was a may. It's not often I hand out a 5 star rating, but this place really deserves it. The food, setting and service was..."
Mighty Will
"Guests from USA wanted NZ lamb - Sunday night we arrived and had the most gorgeous meal topped with a Central Otago Pinot. Thank you to the wonderful..."
Megha Dogra
"What a hidden gem! The restaurant is set in a beautiful old home in the middle of the city. The food was beautifully prepared and reasonably priced...."
Adami
"Such a nice place to eat. Food is really good. There were 4 of us and we really enjoyed our meals. The place was cozy and the service was spot on...."
Sharon Harvey
"This place has really hit the nail on the head, from ambience, to food and to service! I had the aged fillet of beef and it was divine - cooked to..."
Philip Doyle
"Went for Sunday family lunch with the whole family. Had the set Sunday Roast from the menu which was roast chicken with sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkin..."
Ritchie Sachdev
"Had a birthday dinner with some friends here tonight and we had a really good time. Food was really good.. crunchy skin on the roasted pork was..."
Rose Ann Yap
"We came here for WOW and had the WOW menu. Up first was calamari, not gluten free but they made it gluten free for us and it was delicious! The wine..."
Stacy Heyman
"Dined here recently - the food was delicious and the cocktails were addictive. The staff were really friendly while not being intrusive. The entire..."
Shona Sen
"Still love it，the meal for me was great but might not for my friends.... A friend who ordered a beef dash obviously overcooked also we all tasted..."
S
"Came here for a wine stop straight from the airport at roughly 9.30pm. The place was buzzing with customers and the ambience was so inviting. My..."
R-Dee Roche
"My birthday dinner here was exquisite. Bluff oysters, french onion soup with gruyere, pork cheeks, unbelievably good lavender shortbread......"
Ryan Kennedy
"I first came here when it was "Plimmer House" - all starched linen silver service and Crepe Suzette flamed at the table.The vibe these days..."
Philip Reeve
"Had the aged fillet of beef here and it was cooked medium rare to the dot. The steak was juicy and tender however the bearnaise had a bit too much..."
Featured Eats
"Wellington on a Plate - 3 course dinner. Portobello Mushroom soup followed by braised Pork cheeks and olive oil cake. Excellent start, soup was..."
Rajneesh Kumar
"I go monthly for the famous $20 lunch which is always made to impress. a Wellington icon and perfect for any business lunch or romantic..."
Salya
"My wife & I visited Boulcott Street Bistro deliberately for the calf livers. To our disappointment, they were not available. We resorted to "surf &..."
STRADS
"I love a bargain and you all may think it's a bit too flash here. Every month they have a $20 lunch special, this month is lamb shanks on mushy peas,..."
Miss Persistant
"Boulcott has always been a favourite. Food is great, atmosphere and service fantastic! love the fillet bernaise and wine list is always interesting...."
Chris Dobson
"For a long time Boulcott used to annoy me lots - it was one of those restaurants where you couldn't book. That seemed OK if it was somewhere in the..."
Duncan Galletly
"An excellent bistro in Wellington. I had the French onion soup to start with and then the lamb rack for the main and the Pinot noir chocolate mousse..."
Lex Antony Huang
"Great Ambience. Good value for money. Staff are hospitable. More of an experience than great food.Had the rack of Canterbury Lamb. 4 perfectly..."
Rahul Mohanty
"EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST! W.... EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST!Wrote that my favorite restaurant was in NZ was in Dunedin. Boy was I mistaken.If..."
Pyranhadoc
"Family of 8 descend on this restaurant the service was good the food was great and the environment was good . Highly..."
Nathan
"Rex Morgan, head chef of Boulcott Street Bistro , will be the final chef rattling at the pans at the Wellington pop-up restaurant in Sydney . We were..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"A bit late with this review. Spent New Year's Eve there with friends. Fantastic dinner and service was excellent. One of the best in Wellington...."
TheFoodGonzo
"Fabulous Fine DiningWanted to take our Italian visitors somewhere special in Wellington and Boulcott St Bistro certainly delivered. Food was..."
Olive Lady
"Absolutely outstanding. Service was flawless and can't even go close to commenting on how good the food was. Favourite / best restaurant in..."
Nick Wellywood
"On a busy night, please to be able to get a table for 6 so promptly after going to see the WOW show. The meal choices were great and the food was..."
Chris W
"Wow- this was an amazing dining experience! Service was quick and prompt- attentive, yet not overbearing or stiff. Food was amazing, although we..."
Kane Salanoa
"Dinner here was outstanding. A great experience. They made space for the family on a very busy night. Service was excellent. The food was..."
Tony Kara
"Took the daughter and son-in-law from Sydney to the Boulcott St Bistro on Wednesday - they were very impressed! We knew that the food would be..."
Katie Francis
"Perhaps the most consistently excellent restaurant in Wellington, I've been here several times and swear by it. If you feel like quality Bistro..."
Tim Harding
"You know it's been years since you've been to a restaurant when the last time you went was with an ex-boyfriend and you're now married with a child...."
Kara I
"SUPERB!! A meet in the middle weekend (5 of us from Auckland, P North and Chch) for a family birthday, the choice couldn't have been better. Creative..."
Catherine Carran
"Her Indoors booked a classic Wellington weekend away from the kids, so we took the opportunity to dine at the Bistro. Brilliant service from relaxed..."
Mark Kirkland
"I ate there recently and found the food to be the best I've ever had. This establishment is run by geniuses with food! It's exactly what you want for..."
David
"I've been once for dessert and once for lunch, both were excellent, well worth the price, great decor, location and service! I can't wait to return!..."
Tracy
"Best Birthday Dinner at one of the top restaurants in Wellington. My son and daughter took me here last night for a wonderful meal. The calamari..."
Kirstyn Hatton
"This stylish little Bistro has a big personality and is a gem in the crown of the Wellington restaurant scene. We eat there often, and enjoy the cosy..."
SiennaMarcs
"We had a lovely meal at Boulcott St Bistro last week on our way to a Christmas function. Arriving early, there was no waiting for a table and we were..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Popped into this quaint little villa on the way back to the Terrance on a Girls weekend - wow...........the chef, bar staff, matride were all..."
Mother Of Three
"Had a business lunch here and it fitted the bill perfectly - good food, top notch service. No complaints, if you need a professional place with all..."
Biggie C
"This is our favourite restaurant in Wellington, if not the world - which is a big statement we know. However, we have been here for lunches and for..."
Eileen Oliver
"I've been going to the Boulcott for years. The reason I'm such a regular is because of the consistently fine level of food and service.We had..."
Zinnia Harris
"We were in a celebratory mood. I received my first paycheck EVER in New Zealand, and we were rollin' in the dough.Well, not really, but one..."
Kiwi American
"Wow, what a busy little bistro! With the winning combination of prompt friendly service and fresh delicious dishes that so many restaurants seem to..."
Jima
"I saw Rex Morgan cooking on TV and really wanted to dine at Boulcott Street Bistro. I loved his prior culinary haven, Citron and wanted to check out..."
Olive
"I dined there recently, I waited at the bar for a long time the place was full no one else seemed to mind except me I was starving I was suggested a..."
Samuel Kopua
"As a small group Boulcott Street Bistro is a great choice. It is intimate but still has a fun atmosphere.All the dishes look and taste..."
Maya Carr
"When you walk in all the noise of the busy city surroundings disappear and it feels really personal and comfortable. The staff are friendly and..."
Penny
"I had a really enjoyable evening here. The food was fresh and perfectly cooked. The service wasn't as formal as I had expected but was very efficient..."
Olivia Lacey
"Amazing place, I went there for the first time the other night and it is going to become a regular!It has a really unique and lively atmosphere..."
Rose Youmans
"Have eaten at the Boulcott a number of times over the space of many years when visiting Wellington. Apart from reiterating that the food and service..."
Andrew Priest
"Quite pricey but supurb food and service, you pay for what you get and it is 5*. Is in the entertainment book (buy 1 main get one free) so ourbill..."
Julie
"Hands down the best meal we had in Wellington! The steak melted in your mouth and the pork had the most delicious crust on it. Our starters were..."
Annie White
"Outstanding service and every dish was impeccably done. We had the calamari, the beef, and the duck. Wish we had a chance to try the lamb but would..."
Zachary Corso
"Amazing food lovely atmosphere everyone was friendly especially the brother who made a coffee shots in his machine kept us up on the drive back to..."
Tarminder Mann
"Really enjoyed coming to boil city street bistro. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. We got the steak and the lamb, and they did..."
A Yeh
"We had one evening in Wellington and we were fortunate in choosing to eat at the Boulcott Street Bistro. Our waitress, Audrey, was one of the best..."
Gary Bren
"After reading through a few lists of "Wellington's best restaurants" online, I spotted Boulcott Street Bistro being mentioned in most, if not all of..."
Nutrada Opassathavorn
"The place is run very well by the manager who is friendly. Beautiful inside, fantastic wine list both by the glass and bottle. The filet was cooked..."
P Kapinos
"Very good for price. We got the special lunch T-bone steak for 2 for $50. White peppercorn sauce was delicious. The only disappointment was the fries..."
Yuchen Lin
"I was here for Wellington on a plate, second year in a row. Both times, the food and service was outstanding. I tried the smoked baby beets with goat..."
Saipriya Krishna
"Busy weekend dinner so there was a 40 minute wait, which was fine as we didn't have a reservation. Staff were all friendly and accommodating to..."
Sherryk Koswara
"Nice restaurant, great service, good wines and drinks selection. Delicious food, the beef fillet was great. Nice vintage atmosphere and yummy..."
Tehaunui
"Went there with my partner to celebrate a birthday and was impressed with the food and service. Our waitress was very friendly and cheerful and..."
Jonathan Luo
"A lovely 3 course set menu featuring their Welly on a Plate festival dine dish. Giving them 4 stars only because their portions are quite small and..."
Maggie Cheung
"This amazing restaurant is set inside a Victorian house. Oozes warmth and sophistication when you step in. Casual yet professional service. One of..."
Kenny Tang
"We were there for the Sunday roast. Excellent food and service, reasonable portions. If you're particularly hungry, you'll need to add some sides...."
K On
"We had such a wonderful dinner here. I especially wanted to highlight the staff, everyone that we interacted with was lovely and warm and friendly...."
Ruth Sun
"Found this hidden gem with the best food, cocktail and wine selection on our travels through New Zealand. We enjoyed the calamari entree and chicken..."
Jennie Marie
La Cloche
84/100 (2197 ratings)
Quick Bites
European
French
Cafe
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Crepes
Quiche
Mussels
French onion soup
Salmon
Cakes
French Toast
Omelette
Shrimp
Baguette
Croque Monsieur
Sit down
Café
European
French
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great coffee, had the gourgeres which were delicious. The only feedback I would give is that the prices are slightly too high for what you..."
Max Barber
"Tout le mond, this cafe is the perfect place to sink your teeth into food worth actually paying for. None of this Seashore Cabaret, Zany Zeus..."
Randy The Reviewer
"A great place for a relaxed lunch, friendly staff and nice decor. I don't think you can beat a bowl of their French Onion Soup and a glass or two of..."
Stephen
"I love this cafe. The little cakes they have are delicious but they also have brunch. I’ve had the French toast twice and it is soooo good! The..."
SH
"We just had coffee and sweet. Dark chocolate mousse was so creamy melting in our mouth. They have a variety of sweets and they all look beautiful - a..."
Alex Ishikawa
"Quite nice place for morning pastry, tea, and coffee. Staff was friendly and the coffee was excellent. Skip the world wide coffee chain and try..."
Pam
"I heard this place was great and it definitely exceeded expectations. Some of the strongest coffee in the city. Food is amazingly delicious. Cheese..."
Kai Finder
"Been here (thorndon & once on the terrace) many times over the years, both for meals or a quick cuppa. Not been disappointed yet. Friendly, attentive..."
Nicola Cornish
"Loved it. It was very busy when went but the food was awesome, coffee great. We didn’t wait too long and even though the place was full it..."
Leeanne
"•• SUP Monday ••I LOVED they served Flight Coffee!I LOVED it & MY tummy LOVED it! Highly Recommended! Well Done & Thank You (both..."
MarvellousSeven
"We've been here so many times -- it's one of our favorites. I like the rosti - pictured below; he gets the savoury crepe. Good bread and coffee...."
Jade M.
"I have walked past La Cloche's Featherstone street outlet on my way to work many times and finally succumbed to the tempting delights on display..."
James Blackwell
"ATMOSPHERE: We went at lunchtime and it was hustle and bustle but not too loud. Spacious enough open spaces and bright. Enough seating with wall..."
Annie Bananie
"Love this place! It's usually busy but we still always manage to get a table. Their coffee is solid and they have a good selection of pastries and..."
Julia TVM
"I am a regular at la cloche. The coffee is fantastic and the food is in typical French style. The service can be slow and it is hard to get a table..."
Ian De Terte
"Went to La Cloche for the first time yesterday for lunch. Place was extremely busy, it was a full house. Ordered the steak/frites to be cooked medium..."
Maggie Cheung
"Been trying to get here for a few weeks but parking can be a challenge so there has been a build up to this breakfast. I had a mushroom and..."
RaeRae
"This was my third time back to La Cloche, I took my partner for a very late brunch, i had a chicken croissant which was super flaky and packed..."
Dylan Fuhrer
"My go to place with the best French breakfast the day before I go back on the Paleo Diet. NZ butter, real fruit jam, croissants plain an chocolate,..."
Miss Persistant
"First time visiting La Cloche today and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. My partner and I ordered coffees, a sweet treat and croissants that..."
Bree Turipa
"their dessert is the best in town, coffee is also great. But the lunch food are overpriced. My friend had a small steak which was also overcooked for..."
Carina Chang
"I came here the other week with a friend and had a really nice time. Firstly, the staff here are fabulous and very attentive. The food here is..."
LucyGoosey
"This rating is purely based on the yummyness of their almond croissant – sooooo good! ..."
Liz
"There are some restaurants where the mental image doesn't match the reality. I think la cloche is one of those. The brand image is one of excellent..."
Duncan Galletly
"La Cloche isn't somewhere I'd normally get to go, what with having no car, so it was a treat to go on a busy Saturday afternoon. I think it's a..."
Chris Carabine
"One of my favourite French cafes offering a good selection of French classics such as French onion soup, steak and frits, crepes, croque moniseur..."
Rosemary Young
"Had lunch at La Cloche today with my partner, one word - amazing. The french onion soup has to be the best I have ever had, oniony, cheesey and just..."
Chelle Robinson
"I've been to La Cloche twice now, and would recommend it as a French dining experience here in the capital. The staff have a relaxed attitude to..."
Cruz Johnson
"J'adore la Cloche! Came for Sunday lunch last weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was lovely for the children to hear some french being spoken,..."
Robyn Lovewell
"What a gorgeous French café! The food (both kitchen and counter) is totally authentic and really tasty. The coffee is very good too!It's a..."
Alice
"Fantastic!!! Had our first visit here today and what a little gem. Food was impeccable, service delightful and coffee spot on! Plenty of room and..."
Josh
"Stopped here for lunch today. The food was superb, simple, uncomplicated and very, very tasty. The staff were about the most helpful and cheerful..."
Ray
"Great for breakfast with good coffee. I really love its interior. Less crowded than the one in city. It feels so good to spend some times enjoying a..."
Brahmastyo Puji
"This cafe has nice fresh cafe food. We ordered that hash cakes with mushroom and ham (love the fresh salad and crispy hash) and we ordered that fresh..."
J K
"We were blown away by all the choices! There’s a million different things in the cabinets as well as a full on menu and everything looked..."
Isabella Clague
"Great food! Many options to choose from. I would definitely recommend it. A bit hard to find parking (like everywhere else in..."
Lucia Ferrari
"An absolutely stunning café! It was an impromptu visit, but I think we have found out place for catch ups during the day! The food was exquisite..."
zelda dahya
"Really great bakery! Delicious treats! Brilliant coffee. Friendly fast service. Great vibe. Really enjoyed that even though they were super busy,..."
Gen
"We tried three mains and each one had a unique yummy flavor. Staff were friendly..."
Farzana
"Have been a regular customer for years. French toast is my all time favourite. Their cabinet food and desserts are always good. And the team there..."
Cherry Huang
"We have been to this place 2 weeks ago for the first time with my fiance. We absolutely loved the atmosphere, servis, and treats. We have been..."
Michaela
"Had a really nice flat white that was just the perfect size. Tables were sparkling clean, seats were comfy, and the cafe is well laid out. Staff are..."
Jay Davis
"Lovely cafe with dine in or takeaway options. They had a limited menu when I went due to staffing issues but everything was still..."
Elizabeth Hadden
"Great service, delish food and plenty of seating. Order from the menu or out of their amazing cabinet selection - sweet or savoury! The french onion..."
Kate Cook
"Had a lovely time at La Cloche, I like this store a lot more than the central one! The soup was very nice and of course the desserts are always..."
Joa
"Loved it so much, we went back the next day! The French toast was delicious. I also got an eclair to go and Omgoodness… literally the best eclair..."
Heather Fronek
"Ahh, all so fine 😋 Coffee good Customer service v good. You can even get a piece of cheese to go with lunch- like by its self, how cool is..."
tam peters
"I really love going to La Cloche. The food when you enter looks amazing. The staff are welcoming and friendly. My food was really tasty, and it came..."
Josh Gately-Taylor
"Visited in the weekend during the holiday season and had no issues getting seated. Have heard this place is very popular in the weekend with the..."
Ben Wilson
"Came here for a nice Sunday brunch. The place was super busy but we managed to get a table fairly quick. The staff were very helpful. Unfortunately..."
Zdenek Matas
Connect with Sluurpy
X
Sign in with Facebook

Sign in with Google

Sign in with Apple

By continuing, you confirm that you accept:
- Privacy policy
- Terms of use