Leinster Rd Bistro

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.

Leinster Road is a favourite restaurant of mine in Christchurch. Great to take up the offer of Table for One.
The food never disappoints also of a very high standard & consistancy excellent food.
Will be back of course! Suzie Power

Nice atmosphere and quick, friendly service.

Service and food were amazing. Waitress went out of her way to be as helpful as possible. Will definitely be back

We had a wonderful meal at Leinster Rd Bistro. And they really went above and beyond with their service.We had some bad luck strike us with our car breaking down just round the corner just before our booking. Between starters and mains my husband went back to the car to meet the AA. The lovely staff held off on our mains until he returned (with car all sorted!) - allowing us to still have a lovely date night out - which with young kids is a rare thing for us!

Nothing to complain about

Amazing food and service!!

Food was great. Freezing night but the restaurant was cozy and welcoming. We will definitely be back.

A lunch meal with Family member which proved a relaxed and enjoyable meal and experience.
The Staff servicing Us were very good and so was the food - we both choose the Fish dish of the day which had beautiful flavours and accompanied by a salad with an olive oil dressing. Nothing not to enjoy and the Huia Gewurztraminer went beautifully with the dish too. A coffee and a Chi Latte followed and we both left very happy with the Leinster Bistro.

Excellent food and service, would definitely go back

The dinner at Leinster Rd Bistro was a great experience. We had a seafood platter to share and it was divine ! It was filling enough for two and we still had some room for a dessert.
The atmosphere, with the private booths, is very cosy and the service professional and discrete.
I recommend!

We loved our time at Leinster Rd Bistro. We both tried to avoid the cheesy garlic bread from the menu but are so pleased we succumbed to the temptation. It was beyond delicious. Chicken and pork mains were delectable. Perfectly cooked and stunningly presented. Can't tell you about the desserts but certainly hoping that we'll get back to try them one day because I can only imagine they will look exquisite and taste superb.

Excellent food and service

We have dined at this restaurant many times and cannot fault the food or the service.
The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, pleasant background music, conducive to conversation.

We all enjoyed our meal, rissotto, lambs fry, and beef salad. As always quiet surroundings and a good location for lunch.

everything was wonderful, such a great atmosphere, really enjoy going their, very classy. Jenny & Ian Gibson

The food was excellently cooked and presented, service prompt and obliging and on a quiet evening the noise level for conversation was just how we like it.

Lovely food. Nice and quiet dining experience

Really good food, dishes you don't see on other menus.

We had a really enjoyable evening last night. The atmosphere is just lovely, with the soft music playing and the space between tables meant you didn't feel cramped. The staff were excellent, very attentive and welcoming. We would definitely recommend this restaurant

Scrumptious food. Very peaceful and cosy. Great service.

The menu, food, atmosphere, restrooms, and staff were top rate. But service to the table was slow and as it got busier, worse.

Fabulous dinner out with two birthdays two days in a row being celebrated. The service was very pleasant. Food was really enjoyable - with ages in our group from 9 to 91 there was something for everybody including a kids menu, which was a nice surprise for a place like this. Ambience was great - you could actually hear yourself think and talk! Would definitely go back, and recommend to others.

Great place to dine at. No loud music to stop conversation!
Friendly helpful young lady!
Food was excellent, beautifully presented and we all enjoyed our choices. Great idea this first table, we eat out far more than we could normally afford to, and get to try so many restaurants.

We had a very enjoyable dinner Thursday night.Our waiter was very friendly and the food delicious. We will be back.

Great place wine and dine.
We will go back.

Food was delicious! Service was great also.

Dined here last night

Beautifully presented meals served by lovely friendly waitress

Couldnt fault it and will certainly be dining at Leinster Rd again ;

The atmosphere was great and service was also. My parents had the beef wellington and only got a single portabello mushroom on their plate. The pork was really tasty and very good choice!

Comfortable seating with pleasant “Renoir” decor. Attentive service without intrusion. House shiraz was rich and zesty and a good pour. Food presentation attractive. Unusual flair on a Thai salad but good. The creme brûlée was memorable.

Nice place, good service and food