Housed in the Gothic timber Plimmer House among city high-rises, this long-standing dining room balances classic bistro favourites with contemporary flavours, matching local seasonal produce with a well-stocked bar and curated wine list. Everything from the kitchen is made from scratch, including an optional signature eight-inch dark chocolate and salted dulce de leche celebration cake (\$85 as at 2026, ordered two days ahead). The intimate, bustling setting works equally well for weekday business lunches, afternoon martinis at the counter, or slow evening dinners.
Lunch runs Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2.30pm, with the bar pouring from midday weekdays and from 5.30pm on Saturdays. You can book for lunch and early evening seatings up to 6pm; after that, dining is walk-in only, with guests directed to the bar while tables clear. Set on Boulcott Street in Wellington Central, it stands out as the highest rated of sixteen dining spots within a kilometre. While there is no on-site parking, hourly paid parking sits directly across the road on Gilmer Terrace alongside metered street bays up on The Terrace. We hear service has recently taken a brief pause, so check their schedule before you head over.