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Hotel d'Urville

52 Queen Street, Blenheim, New Zealand
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Ranked #6 of 66 restaurants in Blenheim
Cuisines: Contemporary
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Wellington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Food was delicious. Both the temperature and service a little cool initially but both warmed up. I had a steak wrapped in bacon. It was cooked exactly as requested and my troublesome dietary requirements were well handled.

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UK
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41 reviews 41 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

Just had dinner here for my husband's birthday - fantastic. Complimentary bubbles to start to celebrate and even a little chocolate cake at the end (neither of which I requested). Superb food and very attentive staff. Very impressed and look forward to returning when we are next in town.

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Melbourne, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

Lived up to its repute as the best local restaurant. Prices reasonable given quality. Cooking and plating highest standard. Wines thoughtfully selected highlighting regional specialties and priced fairly. Service fine.

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Melbourne, Australia
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13 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

portions were great. In NZ countryside the portions tend to be overdone, but the little complimentary taster was just right, and left room for an entree and main. All of which were very, very good.

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Had a great dinner here. In NZ for 2 weeks and this was one of best places we eat. The pork belly was fantastic and I really recommend it. Best i had in NZ. Value reasonable and service was good. Nice people. Great wine!! Would definitely go again... Thanks Chef!

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auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

like the place nice food with perfect cocktails sevice was great good entree size nice flavour we love it will suerly come back

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See 2 more reviews by 702charlesm for Blenheim
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

The food in the restaurant was well presented, lovely flavours and reasonably priced. The service was very good, a good wine list as you would expect in the Marlborough area and we especially liked the taster size entrees.

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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Our relatives, who live in Blenheim, recommended this restaurant as it is their favourite place to dine. It is a relatively small restaurant but the tables are well spaced. Service was pleasant and informative. We particularly liked the choice with the size of appetisers, being taster portion or full size. There were four of us dining and we all enjoyed... More

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Boulder, CO
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23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We are foodies and our B and B (Antria) recommended this restaurant. The dining experience here was as good as anywhere else we ate in New Zealand including the highly rated places in Auckland. The seafood was especially well done and this chef is very imaginative in his execution. The service was attentive and informative.

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Lucerne, Switzerland
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Our dinner at Hotel d' Urville was a success! Good seafood, fine meats, the menu offers whatever you fancy. The dishes are very tasty and elaborately presented. A good wine-list complements this great experience.

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