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Hillside Kitchen & Cellar

Vegetarian Bistro, Vegan Menu, Modern Kiwi

4.3food Outstanding for vegans

Vegetarian

$$$

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

Book ahead for the 5- or 7-course vegan tasting menus which require advance notice.
Good to know: The bathroom is located outside the main restaurant; may be inconvenient or unsettling for some guests at night.

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Try their house-made sourdough bread, a favorite among diners.
Consider the wine or non-alcoholic pairing to enhance the multi-course experience.
Note that the vegan cheese is made in-house and generally well regarded, despite some staff downplaying it.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention bread, focaccia and ice cream.

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Also sorbet, almond-cheese, biscuit, cola, cookie, cake and celery salad.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: meetings

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and good value.

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Also praised for attentive service.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Dinner, takeout

About

Hillside Kitchen & Cellar is an upmarket vegetarian bistro known for its multi-course set menus highlighting local and foraged ingredients. The venue offers a refined dining experience with attentive service and carefully curated wine pairings from New Zealand vineyards, though the menu includes dairy and eggs, making it not fully vegan. Guests praise the house-made sourdough bread and intimate atmosphere, while some find the dishes minimalist and at times lacking protein.