Reviews of Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door. (Liquor Store) in Queenstown (Otago).
Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door
10 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
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Information of Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door, Liquor store in Queenstown (Otago)
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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!
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Open hours of Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door
Sunday
10am–5pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10am–6pm
Thursday
10am–6pm
Friday
10am–10pm
Saturday
10am–10pm
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Reviews of Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door
s.
Amazing experience here. Matthew was lovely.
Had the titi bird for the first time in my life. I would recommend trying it if you get the chance… a cross of duck and anchovy..
R.
Such a great experience to do wine tasting here.
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff.
From bubble, orange wine, rose to pinot noir etc, very wide product range.
$15 for 5 tastings, very good value.
D.
This is our favourite winery in Queenstown. Best Pinot Noir in town and their Riesling is exquisite.
M.
Amazing food! My 7 friends and I had tapas for lunch there and everything was delicious. The wine was really good, location is fantastic and our waiter was lovely. Highly recommended.
S.
It's my first experience here at Amisfield with the Degustation and Wine Matches.
In each dish, I would say unbelievable,amazing, in the same time... full of mystery just like I am watching an Oscar Movie... but these are food, genuinely local, good and quality food.
At the end of the testing menu it's a kind of Happy Ending Story that the chef have been trying hard to present to us and I love it.
The head chef and his team work hard in every dishes as I can feel and taste from the dishes. The details, beautifully, freshness and creativity that serve to us. Goshh!! you deserve a crown🎊🎉
The customer service is world class, staff is well-trained, knowledgeable with great manners.
The ambiance is so Queenstown and great location.
I would highly recommended this paradise to you all. Once in a life time... Please visit ❤️❤️
M.
Was absolutely gorgeous! A bit to many bones in my fish but the duck was great! Desert was beautiful and staff really are amazing! Little glasshouses on the lawns were stunning to be in!
J.
An incredibly stunning venue, both inside and out. We didn’t have a booking and didn’t realise there was a cycling event on the same weekend we visited; although they were fully booked and couldn’t accommodate a table for a full meal, we were invited to stay for drinks and a cheese platter and honestly it was perfect. The prices were as you would expect for a high end venue however that being said we did feel we received good value for money. We were so happy with our experience and hope to come back one day!
D.
Another great lunch at Amisfield. We are here every year on the Sunday after the concert. Was initially disappointed to hear the big degustation lunch wasn’t available but that was well misplaced. The four course version was impeccable along with the service. Nothing more to say that lunch here is always a highlight. The crayfish and the sauce was a worthy addition.
J.
Did a classic wine tasting, got to choose five from a list to taste for a cheerful $15. Our somalier Alex from Champagne Fr, was super knowledgeable not just of wines from the region, but from New Zealand and internationally. We sat and chatted with Alex for an hour whilst tasting, thoroughly enjoyable experience, excellent wines, even better recommendations! We wish we had more time to stay for food soak up the serene and cool atmosphere. Well worth a visit
J.
Had a lunch here. Food was great quality, nice wine, and service was good. Just felt a bit left out of the special treatment because we were not dressed up/being loud. Outside chairs are metal and a bit uncomfortable for fine dining. But overall lovely afternoon :) for those comparing to akarua down the road... they are totally different places.
C.
Food was excellent and wine pairings lovely. All the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Breads and some kind of pork based smoked spread were addictive. Beef cheeks were very good as well.
I do recommend making a reservation as they are apparently quite busy on weekends and will usually be unable to accommodate a walk in for lunch. I didn’t make a res (didn’t realize how busy this place was) but was lucky enough to arrive early and get a seat for three course lunch.
C.
Happy to be back to Amisfield. Love the place and the winery, especially when you sit outside on a sunny summer day. We had the ‘5 course Trust The Chef’ menu again but this time, we aren’t so happy with the duck breast main course. Last time the food was much better overall.
K.
Went for a degustation with wine matching. This place was amazing. From the host who had a ton of knowledge and was funny and entertaining to the food which was out of this world. Its def some of the best lamb I have ever eaten in my life. The wine was really good too. Its a must try if ever in Queenstown.
G.
What an amazing experience it is to dine at Amisfield with 'Trust the Chef' food preparation (who consider individual requirements) and only use the best of local and in season produce. The wine matching is a great way to ensure you also experience the very nice wines that Amisfield produce. Only let down is that service started strong but became frustrating as our main server moved to other tables and the second line of service was pretty poor - I expected better service for the price point. Despite the service issue I still recommend visiting this beutiful venue
R.
Wonderful 4 course set menu (I love not having to decide what to eat) with excellent matching wine from the vineyard. I turned up without a reservation, definitely not advised, but was able to sit at a high table next to the fire - the service was fantastic.
C.
Absolutely lived up to the hype of a three hatted restaurant, phenomenal food and drink which does justice to the beautiful produce we have available to us in NZ!! The flair and creativity from all the chefs was apparent in the food we were served. We did the 7 course degustation on a Saturday night, and were looked after by a lovely waitress called Hayley throughout the evening. The highlight for us was getting the opportunity to meet Vaughn Mabee, the head chef took the time to wander around the tables and have a chat to the diners. Many dishes were presented and explained by the chefs which gave the dining experience an extra special touch, and fantastic to see the pride they all took in their creations. Favourite dishes us were the venison wellington (for my partner), and ‘the kumara’ (for myself). But we were stunned by the creative use of native ingredients. I would liken it to what Ben Shewry and his team do with native Australian ingredients over the ditch at Attica. 10/10 on both food and hospitality, can’t wait to dine again!!
PS. Can’t comment on the wine, felt so unfair dining at Amisfield while pregnant 😭😭.
T.
First time here and glad I went - was told it was a must visit if you intend to do atleast one winery. The sparkling wine is so soft and light bubbles. Much better than Veuve or Moët. Beautiful meals, can tell the chef takes pride in their work. The tasting consists of 5 sample sizes for $15, but waived if you buy a bottle. The team really knew their wines. A shame you can’t get the rose all year as it is superb, quite a boutique and special experience. Will be back for sure. Ask for the bread with truffle butter - it’s not on the menu but is delicious.
l.
Wow, what an experience! I just went here with my girlfriend for her birthday and it did not disappoint. If you're looking for a wine tasting this is the place to go! We just had the most amazing experience tasting amazing wine and the English male server behind the cellar door was incredible. By far the best wine tour we have been too!
S.
I selected the 3-course menu and was very satisfied! The food was delicious, 5 stars. However, my waiter (italian guy) made the experience less satisfying as he never smiled and didn’t seem that interested in engaging with me or the other tables he had. I noticed how all the other waitstaff were always smiling and engaging in conversation but not my waiter. Maybe he was having a bad day, not sure.
B.
Wow wow wow. This was not only a delicious meal but a great experience/ day out. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Each course was a thoughtful exploration of good NZ food - and yummy! Stand out was the paua pie and the tomato sandwhich- incredible. We did the 5 course with wine pairings, but a lovely touch was the non-alcoholic pairings. Fruity, fresh and sweet, these were a lovely and yummy touch. Come here if you have the chance. I’ll be talking about this for a while...
M.
We heard about the good food and wines here, so my wife and I decided to sample the wines and go for a 3-course 'Trust the Chef' lunch with a few friends. The wine tasting went okay, although the staff didn't acknowledge us even though we were waiting in the tasting area for some time as they were attending to another group. The wines themselves were good - we aren't massive connoisseurs so others might differ.
The lunch was mostly good. We had battered bluff oysters, parsnip in vegetable broth (starter), monkfish in kelp (1st main) & lamb shoulder served with sous vide carrots (2nd main). We also added on a dessert, which was a feijoa pavlova. We enjoyed everything except the monkfish, which wasn't consistent between each of our dishes. Mine had a particularly strong fish taste and odour, which made it unpleasant to me. Credit to the service staff for swiftly replacing it with another pork belly dish (which was great) once they'd noticed I wasn't enjoying it.
All in all, we had a positive experience. We did think that the staff gave off the impression of being aloof, but they were still polite and professional nonetheless. If you're looking for a good meal in the area, Amisfield should be on your list.
C.
I do my fair share of dining nationally and internationally and this seats right on the top of the charts. The trust the chef menu is truly inspiring using some local foraged ingredients presented very creatively while retaining a touch of casualness. The chef Vaughan Mabee is pretty much the hero here having cut his teeth at Mona Copenhagen and some 3 Michelin stars in Spain, he is bringing art, flair and taste to the local dining scene and truly has put this address as one of the most exciting food venues in NZ
The wines are good maybe not in the super league of Otago but will not disappoint.
P.
A stunning example of two chef hats working thier magic! I couldn't have been more happy with everything this place had to offer. The staff, atmosphere and the food was just astonishing. Having no idea what comes next on the degustation menue was allot of fun, they really were fantastic, some dietary likes and dislikes were taken into consideration very politely! Perfection from start to finish, they made a special night even more so! A very happy traveler! A+++
A.
We got the tasting menu with matching wines. It really felt like an adventure as well as the tastiest meal I have had in New Zealand. The staff were very friendly, and our fondest memory was the server who took time and care to explain every wine we had as if she were personally responsible for its taste and wanted us to enjoy it as much as she did. She punctuated every explanation with "enjoy" which has stuck with me since. Wonderful!
J.
Amisfield offers a 3 or 5 course trust the chef menu (no a la carte) and it changes seasonally. They are very receptive to dietary requirements or things you just don’t like (one person in our group was no avocado as an example)
I think it represents good value for money and a high quality of local produce to give you an authentic Nz dining experience
The wait staff are very attentive so service is good.
You must book as they don’t have heaps of tables and are very popular
Indoor and outside seating available but would recommend always trying for inside in case the weather isn’t good
B.
Amazing food, wine, and views! This place is unforgettable and a must! Short bus ride out of Queenstown or short drive, food is outstanding! Cellar door, a little unfriendly but the wine and food make up for that!
T.
Came for wine tasting and cheese platter. The tasting staff were thoroughly knowledgeable and had great recommendations based on my described tastes. The bistro staff were lovely and accommodating. The wines here are great. The sparking is top notch. The pinots are superb. The cheese platter outstanding.
R.
Had a lovely wine tasting here with friends. The staff are knowledgeable and engaging, and the wines themselves are very tasty. Beautiful building with well planned layout and tasteful décor. Will definitely return.
L.
I only wish we had booked lunch here. Stunning property and winery. The cheese plates were out of this world. A peaceful haven we visited on a food/wine tour. Cannot wait to get back (December 2019)
M.
'Trust the chef' dinner for two with 3 glasses of wine each came to $400 before tip. Food was inventive with more hits than misses - highlights included battered oysters, paua pie, wakanui beef short rib and peach soufflé. But the first course came skewered on a branch, and the second served on antlers - which felt slightly over the top. The service was good but not flawless - the secrecy in which the waiting staff held the menu turned from exciting to annoying quite quickly as we lost track of what we were eating and which wines to order for subsequent courses. Just giving us a menu at the start, and toning down the theatrics, would make for a 5 star experience.
N.
Had the 5-course degustation at Amisfield. Very well presented and thought out. We enjoyed the focus on NZ food items. There were a couple of courses that really surprised us and we're very deceptive in presentation. Without giving too much away, I would recommend this restaurant for dinner. Make sure to book ahead, have the degustation, and plan to be at the restaurant for at least a couple of hours.
L.
Randomly walked in after strolling around Lake Hayes. Staff were super friendly and helpful about public transport questions. Atmosphere is lowkey and cosy - large open fireplace in the main room. Views from the outside area were spectacular - you could even play some kind of bowls. Cheeseplatter was delicious, and the 2013 Pinot Noir was dangerously drinkable. Prices are premium, but in my opinion worth it.
L.
This is my favourite restaurant in New Zealand. The food is spectacular, the service is great, and it never disappoints. We've been back 3 times already and can't wait to return. It's an amazing experience, perfect for true foodies that appreciate the art behind preparing these unique meals. The highlight of our lunch was the smoked pink oyster mushroom, and the kumara dessert. We were also very impressed with the mud cake that was made with local ingredients only, so there was no cocoa in the recipe - it was absolutely delicious and impressive. Thanks for making our birthday lunches always so special.
P.
Amisfield is truly an amazing experience and a must do if you are in Queenstown area. Service, presentation of food and setting were outstanding, the only difficulty lies in not choosing everything from the menu
B.
One word AMAZING
totally out of this world in smiles service and most of all wine and food
C.
Super wine tasting for 10$ and refunded if you buy something. The bistro is very delicious too, and the view amazing with vineyards in the background 😍🍷
A.
Food overall delicious, but service was a bit shaky - I expected more. Our paired wines were served sporadically throughout our 5 courses and I was called from the restaurant in the middle of our second course asking if I was coming to my reservation. The location and setting to die for though.
A.
A quick stop, with no booking. The staff were welcoming seating us in front of a beautiful fire where we enjoyed a glass of Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Amisfield also offers a wine tasting experience for those that are keen.
A.
If you haven’t done it, book it now. Amazing French cuisine and decent service. Thanks for taking good care of my kids as well.
L.
Went there for lunch, everything was absolutely delicious until the lamb, $90 very dry and chewy, staff were not so accommodating either,
If you want a really good meal like mouth watering every bite, best to go to the Sherwood
R.
Best food, wine and service. must visit in New Zealand. Prior booking is essential. The chef's special dinner menu is amazing.
M.
The mushroom was fantastic, a must try.
S.
Best food, drink, setting and service I've had in the Queenstown area. If you can only fit in one fancy lunch or dinner, this is the place!
c.
THE place to stop in Queenstown. This is by far the best foodie experience. From the warm fireplace, to the delicious food and the amazing wines.... it’s just perfection. Make sure you book in advance and try to be in the main room, it has the most charm
H.
If you can, book a table in the restaurant - a dream location!! Wine tasting is nice and professional with some great jewels.
T.
Amazing beef dish and great apple souffle. Other dishes also very good and service fantastic.
J.
what a beautiful vineyard to enjoy some great wine and food. Ordered the cheese platter and was divine. Impressed with their Pinot gris. If you go for lunch or dinner book as it gets very busy. The setting inside and out is beautiful. Worth a visit for the wine lovers!
R.
Stunning building & grounds, matched by the amazing staff. Knowledge and friendly banter, from both front of house staff. A credit to your business & the perfect people, who were passionate about the wine selection they were offering.
L.
Really fun and delicious food in a beautiful location. Great service. A really amazing experience- well worth it!
D.
Ok food but good wines. The restaurant service was not good, the waiter must have had a very bad day.
S.
Very interesting and tasty 4 course lunch Both quality and quantity are great Truffle butter was amazing
S.
Absolutely divine. The Trust the Chef menu is a must
J.
One of my Favourite places to visit when in Queenstown. It is always an experience ambience, food, wine, scenery, setting ....you name it this place delivers regularly.
A.
Trust the chef with matching wines was a great experience. Lovely wines and a relaxed environment. It was a great treat!
C.
Beautiful food and the most beautiful setting at sunset.
We appreciate the way the team accommodated a child's eating requirements - while the adults enjoyed our delicious meal!
So glad we came to Amisfield during our holiday. Perfection.
J.
Spectacular New Year's eve lunch - the crayfish in particular was on point, special thanks to the chef who prepped it at the table! The wine was also so well paired with everything. Special shout out to our Polish friends, you made the experience even more memorable!
C.
Beautiful surroundings and wine, but service could be better. Had to go up and ask to order after 20 minutes.
G.
Amazing place for our group for lunch.
Service was faultless.
Food amazing
We did the trust the chef with matching wines. A story with every course.
We will be back again and again.
A must do for lunch
Thank you
T.
We had the trust the chef option with matching wines and were amazed. Food was well presented and delicious with a great range of unusual combinations which we loved. Wines were also delicious. Pairings were well thought out but equally good by themselves. Service was attentive and friendly nothing seemed too much and our waitresses knowledge of both the food and wine was extensive. Thank you for a memorable evening and the chilled bottle to take home! Highly recommended.
S.
Cute to look at and cosey inside bit the service was average, the wines were average and overpriced and the portion size for tasting was tiny.
M.
Highly recommend it on many accounts. Wonderful tasting with friendly knowledgeable staff. The food was equally amazing. Thank you for an all round experience which comes highly recommended. Girls looked very nice in their new uniforms, very smart.
Thank you all
K.
Glad to have finally made it here, it lived up to every expectation I had and more. Always loved the wine but to enjoy the wines along with the amazing food. It was an experience worth having a few times over!
B.
Stopped for a wine tasting and it was lovely. Very yummy wines and tasteful decor. The server was very knowledgeable about the wines and how they were made. Their lunch menu looked wonderful but you must have reservations in advance as this place books out quick.
A.
We were lucky enough to arrive on a glorious sunny winter’s day and sat outside with lovely throws for extra warmth.
We were treated to a beautiful lunch with paired wine. That truffle butter was beyond divine!!! The oysters were juicy and tasted wonderfully fresh!! The venison was something else! Everyone should experience Amisfield for its spectacular wine and food 👏. Ps. The staff were fabulous!
C.
Fantastic. Staff at the wine tasting lounge was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a blast there tasting the beautiful 🍷 highly recommended!
E.
Best wine in the region, especially their white wines (thumbs up to their excellent reisling!). Excellent services and atmosphere. If you can't make it to the Trust the Chef experience, you can still enjoy some cheese tasting on their patio. Staff very accommodating. Particular thanks to Cameron who made our day so special. Will be back soon :-)
A.
Superb! We trusted the chef and boy did he deliver. Each dish and wine pairing engaged all the senses and very much pleased the palate. Every restaurant should have a forager on board, we loved discovering new edible flora we hadn't tried before. The wait staff displayed the perfect balance of friendly professionalism - lunching here was the perfect end to our South Island visit. We can't wait to come back!
J.
Went with high expectations and the food definitely met them with one small exception. Brilliant flavours and techniques with delicious interesting dishes. The crayfish on crumpet was outstanding and we could have happily eaten another dish of it, for the rest of our lives!! Each dish was wonderful and with innovative presentation. Just way too much cold oyster butter atop the wagu, and this is from a butter fiend. It did ruin the dish.
However the problem with the evening came at the beginning which unfortunately did colour it from then in. From after the first greeting from the wait staff it felt strongly like a McDonald's upsell. Would you like fries with that scenario. We were on a degustation menu with matching wines which we paid extra for. We were informed that the "first course" came after 3 dishes, so with those first 3 dishes would we like to order extra wine. Also with the bread course the paua salami was an optional extra so would we like to pay extra to have their highly publicised signature dish??!!!
The 3 miniscule pieces of salami for an extra $18 were truly delicious and a real novelty, but because they were a McDonald's upsell it ruined it. Instead of $130 for the degustation dinner and then pay extra for 1 little bit on the side, just include it anyway and make the menu price $150, so you don't come across as car salesmen selling extra tint to the windows or Harvey Norman selling extra warranty with a fridge that already has a warranty. It really did lessen the whole experience and detracted massively from the positives of the food. Ditto selling an extra glass of wine to go with the first 3 dishes before the "first course" when you had paid for matching wines. Just make the matching wines $70 not $60 and include the glass with the first 3 dishes.
K.
Absolutely loved it! Was well looked after by Danny. We had never been to a winery before and he taught us alot and made us feel welcome. 10/10 recommend and would definately go back. Thank you for your amazing service Danny! Appreciate it!
G.
Excellent meal. Very thoughtful presentation and great tasting. Vegetarian substitutions were extremely well thought out and tasted excellent. Worth every penny. Would strongly recommend the restaurant. One of the best in New Zealand for sure. Be sure to check it out when in Queenstown.
S.
Our meal was amazing and the service staff were equally impressive. We came away feeling like we’d seen a show, which had included some of the best food we’d ever eaten. 10/10 for food and execution.
A.
Restaurant ‘trust the chef’ menu is a culinary delight! Keep an eye out for the venison Wellington!
I.
Amazing wine tasting and meal at the Amisfield winery. Every moment was perfect. The wine was amazing. The food was fresh, locally sourced and cooked to perfection. staff are so knowledgeable and accommodating. Can't wait to go back.
J.
Beautiful, inventive NZ-focused tasting menu. Presented in fun and theatrical ways. Not sure what restaurant the ‘1-star’ reviews went to, but certainly doesn’t represent the Amisfield we went to. We’ve been two times over the past few years, awesome every time. Highly recommended, and decent value for a 7-course lovely meal.
M.
I'm not sure what words to use to describe our dining experience. We were there on the Thursday before the marathon, four of us. We trusted the chef 5 courses with matching wines. It was so good I told the chef before I left that I will measure all other dining out meals by that one. I have dined at elephant hill, craggy range and Pegasus bay this year twice at each venue. I have to be fair and say each of these were outstanding in every respect. However Amisfield is several notches above these. It's hard to believe they could be better but they are. We will fly down again in March just to dine again at Amisfield. Hows that for not knowing what words to describe our dining experience it was that good.
J.
The cuisine is excellent and unique, wine is better ones in NZ. Beautiful view to to enjoy lunch. The letdown is for this price the service is below expectation. The service at wine cellar is letdown too, the portion for tasting is lesser than normal
M.
Wonderful experience tonight at your restaurant! Greeted by William at front of house - very friendly. Did the wine tasting (bought 6 bottles) and onto the degustation dinner - absolutely amazing!! Dan, our waiter, is the most polite, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and happy waiter I've experienced in 50 years! Dan (and earlier Maddie) made our night the best experience ever. A truly memorable evening with my friends over from UK for the first time. Thanks.
W.
Had a great experience at Amisfield with their 5 course lunch with wine pairing! The customer service is spectacular, not to mention the scenery. The tables overlook the mountains in the background, with a magical looking field. I would come back again!
C.
Enjoyed our wine tasting with Daniel. Excellent service and was really welcoming. And had great yarns (slang for great conversations) thanks again Daniel from the far north (90 mile beach!)
C.
With the fire roaring we settled in for the 5 course lunch. Each course was fantastic (the beef being my favourite) and presented in interesting and entertaining ways. Loved digging for truffles :)
If you are driving, then beware the wine matching option - their pours were huge!
M.
My group of 6 booked " trust the chef" with matched wine. We had a gluten free and butter free diners. All the dishes and choices were delicious. Using native greens and unusual combinations. Yum!
D.
Enjoyed some lovely food for Lunch. The Chef cures a range of meats which were sublime. A wonderful beetroot entree with complex flavours was intense and fresh. Very good bread. Whilst they are a specialist Pinot Noir producer we had the Fume Blanc with the meal and this was a great match. Nice glassware. Lovely setting either indoors or out. Also great coffee to finish and attentive and friendly staff. Very good value. Congratulations.
J.
love going here: it is a real treat. Make sure you book as it is very busy and they do do sittings, so not just somewhere to casually drop into after a bungy. It may look empty but chances are they are preparing for the next time slot of people arriving. I highly recommend doing trust the chef - make sure you leave some room for the final courses though! Delicious food and beautiful wine.
T.
Great food and super attentive but natural service
T.
Absolutely epic evening, me and my partner had a blast the food was amazing and Selena our host for the evening was so passionate about the food and really took the experience to the next level. Cheers amisfield team :)
S.
This has to be one of the more picturesque wineries in the world. Located right on the cusp of Lake Hayes, a view out over the vines and a beautiful restaurant makes this location simply stunning. The food was incredible and you cannot go wrong with the "Chef's Selection", coupled with top notch wines you will easily whittle the afternoon away with a relaxing lunch. You cannot go wrong be it for a quick drink, small taste or a full course meal. Exceptional.
F.
Customer service is bad as a fine dinning. So many disappointments. No one welcomes us at front door. We waited there for one minute, three waiters walked passed us, no one greeting us. The waiter served us is wearing very dirty clothes with oil marks on it, which is disgusting.
The waiter didn't present matching wine bottles to us, which is a standard practice for fine dinning. Food is so so, they use huge bread and butters for 'snack'. Fish is over cooked, all seafood with strong cheese flavour which is a disappointment. Sea weed is not cooked, it is not eatable. Lamb is not surprising enough. Two deserts are all sour flavour which I event don't want to finish them.
The waiter didn't help me to find my coat until I asked her to find my coat so I can walk out.
3 stars, it is not a fine dinning, please considering it as a normal restaurant.
W.
Had a great experience at Amisfield with their 5 course lunch with wine pairing! The customer service is spectacular, not to mention the scenery. The tables overlook the mountains in the background, with a magical looking field. I would come back again!
A.
Superb! We trusted the chef and boy did he deliver. Each dish and wine pairing engaged all the senses and very much pleased the palate. Every restaurant should have a forager on board, we loved discovering new edible flora we hadn't tried …
W.
Great wine tasting. Highly recommend.
M.
Wonderful experience tonight at your restaurant! Greeted by William at front of house - very friendly. Did the wine tasting (bought 6 bottles) and onto the degustation dinner - absolutely amazing!! Dan, our waiter, is the most polite, …
I.
Amazing wine tasting and meal at the Amisfield winery. Every moment was perfect. The wine was amazing. The food was fresh, locally sourced and cooked to perfection. staff are so knowledgeable and accommodating. Can't wait to go back.
B.
Stopped for a wine tasting and it was lovely. Very yummy wines and tasteful decor. The server was very knowledgeable about the wines and how they were made. Their lunch menu looked wonderful but you must have reservations in advance as this place books out quick.
L.
Beautiful food. Beautiful service. Beautiful atmosphere. Beautiful scenery
E.
Best wine in the region, especially their white wines (thumbs up to their excellent reisling!). Excellent services and atmosphere. If you can't make it to the Trust the Chef experience, you can still enjoy some cheese tasting on their …
R.
Amisfield Winery - truly a kitchen for all seasons! We had the signature “Trust the Chef" degustation for lunch. The food was beautifully presented using seasonal local ingredients from the Central Otago region. The service was impeccable and the flavours sensational. We will definitely be back 👌🍷
T.
We dined for lunch and had the taster menu
Lots of beautifully flavoured and presented dishes made all from locally sourced ingredients
Just a pleasure to take our time and take in all the wonderful flavours backed up by great surroundings and excellent table service
Highly recommended and great value for money
Thanks Amisfield
R.
Best wine tasting experience! The wine connoisseurs were welcoming, extremely knowledgable, and great sports. We dropped in for 20 minutes and were expertly served. Their Sauvignon Blanc is quite possibly the best I've tasted!
M.
We stopped in for a tasting and had a great time. Lovely service from knowledgeable staff. Beautiful setting and some great wine. Recommend.
L.
Just amazing I have never been there before, the Champagne wr had first was so delicious 😋😍😊👌. I will definitely go back 5here again
S.
Amazing, delicious wines and our wine tasting lady was very good. Beautiful scenery and place
M.
Best lunch of my life. Get the chef's tasting with desert & a glass of pino. Super fresh ingredients & great service ... If you like farm to table like in the Napa Valley (but only better) this place is for you.
S.
I trust the chef with my life. Great funny staff to match.
r.
Fantastic dinner. Stunning winery and grounds. The food was creative, innovative and theatrical. Lots of fun and the wine, of course, was fabulous.
T.
Really, really good booze and reasonable price for central
C.
Absolutely incredible service and food, loved everything about it! Would highly recommend to anyone after a gorgeous fine dining experience without the pretentiousness that often accompanies these types of places.
J.
Degustation was typically awesome! Wine match wonderful. Had an extra of the reserve pinot noir2016 too.
G.
Amazing scenery, food and service. The wine was amazing and although other people say the service was bad, might just be due to bad luck or one or two bad individuals as the service we had was amazing.
H.
No lake view, the outside area is OK but not great. Didn’t fall in love with the wines, but you get to taste 5 varieties for $10.
J.
Great friendly staff who had an extensive knowledge of their food and wine. The Paua/abalone was exceptionally delicious.
A.
Amazing food. Great wine pairing. Always a treat.
A.
Simply fantastic - everything was perfect.
D.
A must do when you visit this part of NZ. The food is brilliant the wine divine and the setting is amazing. Book in advance though
A.
Great lunch experience at a reasonable price for that quality. My 2.5year old child loved the place and could entertain himself outdoors without disturbing the other guests
S.
Great service and very friendly
C.
Absolutely incredible service and food, loved everything about it! Would highly recommend to anyone after a gorgeous fine dining experience without the pretentiousness that often accompanies these types of places.
J.
Flawless restaurant, stunning venue and atmosphere, with incredible food. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Queenstown!
r.
Fantastic dinner. Stunning winery and grounds. The food was creative, innovative and theatrical. Lots of fun and the wine, of course, was fabulous.
G.
Heaven on Earth. Simply perfect. Wines out of this world and amazing food. Really worth a visit!
D.
Best restaurant i went to in New Zealand. Excellent technical food and absolutely delicious. Abalone pie was a stand out
K.
Loved our wine tasting at amisfield. Thank you
Z.
Beautifull place, great wine selection. Premium price category. If you like posh places, this is your place.
M.
Loved the Trust the Chef menu
j.
Fancy food , don't come here if you don't like fancy food , only dish was good was meat and desert , staff was American dude he was great at explaining , wines wore good
G.
Fantastic food, wine and service! Best restaurant in Queenstown and excellent value for money
M.
Excellent as usual. Just do "trust the chef". Recommend the dry Riesling and of course Amisfield Pinot Noir.
A.
A fabulous place for a perfect dining experience, the food, service and atmosphere was outstanding.
E.
Excellent service. Tasty wines. Reasonable prices. Clean restroom.
R.
Stopped by for a wine tasting. The wine was great and the staff very welcoming.
J.
Flawless restaurant, stunning venue and atmosphere, with incredible food. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Queenstown!
M.
I have been twice to trust the chef menu and can only say it's great. About to go again in December
N.
Great service and delicious wine. Happily go back again and again
G.
Heaven on Earth. Simply perfect. Wines out of this world and amazing food. Really worth a visit!
C.
Set menu for lunch. Excellent flavours, well presented, and one of the best views in the world.
W.
Great wine tasting. Highly recommend.
S.
Amazing wines!
R.
Amazing. Food and wine where incredible!
M.
Great wine, knowledgeable host for the tasting
L.
Beautiful food. Beautiful service. Beautiful atmosphere. Beautiful scenery
M.
Another spectacular lunch experience. Food and service is excellent.
A.
Amazing place, food, wine, venue, views. All of it is 10/10.
B.
Lovely wine tasting experience with friendly staff. ☺
A.
Quite a nice experience
D.
Favourite place in QT - excellent food and service
G.
Very nice winery, good white wine.
N.
Lovely spot...
P.
Smashing food and really good service. Expensive but you won't be disappointed.
A.
Amazing food, great culinary experience.
C.
The wines are very nice and staff friendly.
A.
It was okay. Lovely setting. Expensive. Service was meh.
R.
Lovely food paired with their wines.
S.
Amazing food and amazing service from Eden
A.
If you are in Queenstown then you MUST come here. You will not be disappointed.
C.
Nice place and ambiance.. 👍🏻
S.
Great service and very friendly
J.
Amazing food and great service
T.
An amazing menu with wonderful pairings
S.
Delicious food and beautiful setting!
V.
Beautiful wine seller
N.
Amazing meals and wine pairing
R.
Best fine dinning in South Island
O.
Worth it just for the dry riesling.
M.
Vegan degustation world class.
P.
Culinary experience.
J.
Am awesome experience
C.
Great service.
N.
Fantastic degustation
S.
Absolutely superb
S.
Excellent.
S.
Amazing always💥
L.
Good wines
W.
Two hats !!
P.
What an amazing taste sensation, service second to none, thank you!!
A.
(Translated) A stylish winery where the Royal Family is said to have eaten here.
As I said, let's stop by if you have time.
(Original)
ロイヤルファミリーもここで食事を取ったと言われているオシャレなワイナリー。
言いたころなので時間があれば寄ってみましょう。
M.
(Translated) Very nice place to see and nice atmosphere
(Original)
مكان جميل جدا لرؤية والجو لطيف
K.
(Translated) If you went to lunch without making a reservation, it was full of reservations for a while ... Reservation is recommended during the summer.
(Original)
予約せずにランチに行ったら、しばらく先まで予約でいっぱいでした… 夏の時期は予約をオススメします。
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(Translated) Awesome wine tasting experience, great winery!!
(Original)
超讚的品酒體驗,很讚的酒莊‼
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