Leinster Rd Bistro

This was a most enjoyable evening out with a couple of girlfriends. Staff had great knowledge of the menu, plenty of patience as the choice was so good and pinot was poured at perfect temperature. Definitely will be returning.

We were greeted at the front door by a friendly staff member and shown to a comfortable booth. I really like the seating arrangements and the comfort here. The menu was extensive, and the food was delicious, especially the profiteroles for dessert. The staff were extremely friendly, and we were never kept waiting.

The service was excellent and so was the food! The menu was a lot more extensive than when we last visited and there was a huge choice of yummy looking things. We had the haloumi salad and pork ribs which were both great. The berry cheesecake was divine, although expensive. We will visit again to try out some other menu choices!

Great atmosphere. Comfortable chairs, good music. Service was great.

Lovely lunch in nice environment

We had a wonderful time at this restaurant. The food was delicious, full of flavour and nicely plated. We have dined here before and have found this restaurant to be a real treasure. Very nice decor, comfortable seating, and soothing music in the background. The service was really good with a very friendly waitress to serve us. This restaurant is one of our favourites.

Food is good

Nice atmosphere and good acoustics, love having a booth when dining as 2 couples. Food was excellent as was wait staff

A very pleasant evening out. Love the fact that this restaurant is quiet enough to hear you table mates talking without having to compete with loud music.

Very good food and excellent service. Great decor and sense of calm.

A lovely meal and the service was top notch. Thanks for a lovely dinning experience.

Staff were lovely and attentive. Food was good. Not loving the trend of having to pay extra for vegetables that seems to be emerging amongst restaurants. Clean and tidy restaurant.

As soon as we walked in we were welcomed with a smile and a table waiting for us. The staff were very friendly and we loved that they knew their menu and drinks and could answer any questions we had. The meals we absolutely divine! Food that will melt in your mouth and flavors that will delight anyone who eats here. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. The meal wait times are precise and presentation is stunning. I will definitely be coming to dine here again. A perfect spot for couples to catch up on life together and leave the kids with a babysitter.

Tranquil dining ambience along with efficient service. Comprehensive menu, food cooked to requirement and well presented.

Very tasty meals and really good service

Exceeded our expectations. Beautiful meal.cook went over and above to ensure we had a great experience

brilliant ,special evening made by the efforts of the team at leinster Bistro,many thanks

Always a pleasant and relaxed place to gather.

Extensive menu, excellent food & service. Will definitely be back

Dined in a party of four . Service was great and the food was excellent . A consistent and very close neighbourhood restaurant . We will be returning .

We had a lovely evening and the food choices were interesting and tasty

Te mea tuatahi (first thing), we're sorry we didn't ask the name of the woman who looked after us on Sunday 22 September 2019; we did tip her though. Anyway, she was a delightful,lovely balance of personable and professional, well-versed on the menu, very communicative and added a nice touch to our evening. She also handled our unusual drink orders to perfection.
Then the food.
Well, everything we ordered exceeded our expectations and our capacity (the portions were very generous). Beautifully prepared, presented and eventually consumed.
The background music was at an appropriate level and we believe the staff must have hacked our Spotify playlists.
Three words: a fabulous evening.

great atmosphere love the booth dining
great food and friendly staff

We had a really nice time at Leinster Bistro really nice dining environment with private booths. The food was really nice and the waitress was very welcoming and kind. The only fault was that we ordered some mocktails that couldn’t be made as the new waitress was left alone for the first half an hour we were there and said they couldn’t be made till the manager arrived. Maybe with new staff the manager could be there earlier to support and provide drinks ordered. But overall a good experience!

Always a pleasure. Consistent standard. Trainee waiter was very personable.

Had a great time. Food was wonderful, service was great and the atmosphere was great..

Such friendly and helpful staff, dropped a fork and the waitress got another for me without even having to ask. The food was amazing as well, we had the squid, bread's and dips, pork ribs, chocolate tart and creme brulee and it was all delicious. Would definitely recommend but the price point is possibly a bit high.

Delicious meal, service was great

A most enjoyable lunch, great gf options thank you

Very comfortable seating. A lovely neighbourhood restaurant.

Excellent meal

I really enjoyed dining here. The food was fabulous and the service was very attentive. I would highly recommend

always enjoy the Leinster Bristro, that's why I keep going back, Jenny Gibson

Warmly welcomed and seated in a booth which feels more intimate than a table, and was ideal for our group of 5 to chat.
The service was prompt and friendly but not intrusive.
We all enjoyed the food, especially the mussels as part of the seafood platter.
Wine was had by the glass - who can agree on a bottle of wine these days - and we were all so happy with our selections we had second glasses!
A most enjoyable evening and staff were very accommodating in allowing us to pay individually.

Nice food. Servings are on the smaller side so recommend ordering 2 courses.

We dined at lunchtime and enjoyed their lovely menu. The decor is warm, and the waitress was lovely. Will go for dinner next time.

Amazing food and great staff.

Had a very nice meal, excellent service, the waitress regularly checked for drinks and if we were happy with our meal, will return again soon.

Lovely staff. Food was yum and big portions. Two thumbs up.

Wow, for starters we had beef kebab and cheesy-garlic bread this was well presented and tasty. For the main course we had the steak, which was cooked to perfection along with a side of seasonal vegetables which was well presented. Desert was cream brûlée and cheesecake, both were amazing. The service was exceptional with a relaxing ambiance. A pleasant dining experience!!!

Friendly from when you walk in till you leave. Great atmosphere. Quick with service. Lovely strong coffee and beautiful food. Many thanks

Our main course choice was "fish of the day" - monkfish and scallops. It was delicious and attractively plated. It was served hot which is important to us.

Great food and service

We all enjoyed our meal with good service!! Deserts were amazing highly recommend.. we shared two.. yummy

The restaurant was warm on a cold night. We were looked after on arrival and seated quickly. The service was very good and the drinks arrived quickly. Food was very good and the portions were of a good size. We will defiantly be returning.

Very good food, nice service, good experience

The food was only average, to be honest. It doesn’t seem like any other places in Merivale area which happens to have such nice meals put on to their dishes with such graceful efforts put together. The people who were at work , was kind but the food was not matching to it. So would not be back, sorry.

Leinster Rd Bistro served us exquisite food with wonderful service.
The men ordered steak with pepper sauce and spare ribs. They were pleased with their choice. I had stuffed peppers which was wonderful and my daughter had up-market fish and chips. My other daughter ordered risotto. I love the candle lit booth seating. We had a fantastic evening and would love to come again. Thank you Beverley

Ideal venue for a group outing. The booths are comfortable and work well for conversation. The service was friendly and efficient without being intrusive. We enjoyed the sharing platters.

Second visit (first with First Table), once again I had a lovely dinner. Was rather cold sitting near the door when patrons came through the door and whilst we didn't ask to be moved there were no other tables set up for 2-4 other than near the door. Hasn't put us off and will be back.