Set in a restored two-storey heritage cottage on Willis Street in Te Aro, this intimate dining room blends French culinary technique with seasonal New Zealand produce. Chef Pierre-Alain Fenoux and co-founder Diana run two distinct formats: the Jano Ensemble sharing plates and the multi-course Jano Experience degustation, priced at \$175 per person with an optional \$85 beverage pairing (as at 2026). On Saturday evenings the kitchen serves the degustation exclusively. Menus shift every six to eight weeks around garden herbs and sustainably sourced ingredients, complemented by house-made non-alcoholic drinks, craft beers, digestifs, and a focused wine list.
Tables are split between the main dining room upstairs and ground-floor seating beside the fireplace with garden views, offering straightforward access for guests who prefer to avoid stairs. Space inside the historic building is tight, making advance booking essential through their website. Dinner runs Wednesday to Saturday from 5.30pm to 11pm, alongside availability for small private functions. Standing among 16 other restaurants within a kilometre, including nearby spots along Cuba Street and Willis Street, it is our pick in Te Aro for a refined, unhurried degustation.