Wellington Court Restaurant

Attended for a group party in Dec 2024 and had a terrible experience. We waited 2 hours for the first course of our 3 course dinner. Another hour for the second course and another hour for dessert. No service in between. Our entire group brought bottles of wine and paid the corkage fee which seemed to translate to the staff that we were not in need of any service. Small portions combined with a 4 hour seating... terrible combination. Left hungry and very frustrated.. especially considering the price of the "experience". Will never return.

January 2, 2025 on Google

We had an amazing fine dining experience at Wellington Court! The service was great, the local artwork on display was gorgeous and of course the food was really top notch! It was a perfect pre-theatre dinner! We will be back!

December 2, 2024 on Google

The food was delicious and tasted fresh. We had appetizers, main dishes, and a dessert, and we enjoyed everything. It's a small place and we were so shocked it was not busier or a Saturday night. Perhaps this is a bit of a hidden gem? The service was excellent. Our server was so helpful and very professional. They were also SO nice about us being late for our reservation. This made the whole experience zero stress and very enjoyable. Strongly recommend if you are in the area. It's a must-try at least once.

July 23, 2024 on Google

What an absolutely incredible gem tucked away in the heart of the city downtown. The look as you enter is warm and the feel is cozy yet elegant. The service was incredible and the owner went above and beyond to make this post Valentines day dinner with my wife incredibly special. The food was delicious and the presentation was like art. You must try the beef tartar as an appetizer for sure as it will ruin you in the most amazing ways. The wine selection could have used a couple more choices but the owner made it special regardless. The main courses of lamb shank and short rib were nothing short of brilliant and despite being a higher range restaurant, the portion size was actually not bad at all. Now the desert of dark chocolate cheesecake with a brown butter cream cheese was so insanely delicious I can clearly say I have not eaten its equal. The bill was what you would expect for a place of this calibre and did not disappoint in any way. My wife and I had a memory here that we shall cherish for many years and so thank you for this wonderful experience Wellington Court.

February 16, 2024 on Google

Had a great lunch today; it was our first visit and will not be our last! We had likely the best mushroom soup ever, pate, smash burger and steak. Though we didn't have anything from the bar, there are creative seasonal cocktails I'd like to try next time. The wine list is quite good with mostly local offerings which I love to see in our wine country area. Food was cooked perfectly and presented nicely. Someone cane in to pick up their takeout order, so that's a great option for some. Service was very friendly, sweet and we felt looked after. 👌👏

January 6, 2024 on Google

This restaurant is phenomenal, and the chef is outstanding! I recently went for dinner here on two occasions: one was a company party, and the other, a specially curated 6 Course Dinner with wine pairings (which was generously donated to a charity auction where I bid on it). Each and every course was stunning, the flavour profiles were varied and rich and my guests were WOWed by the presentation of the plates. Even the salads were simple and elegant yet so delicious. The chef, Erik, was extremely thoughtful in the courses as they all complemented each other, while the pairings with local wine brought the meal to a whole new level. The prime rib melted off the fork, and the pickerel was flaky and light on a bed of the creamiest potatoes I’ve ever had. Everyone who dined there, including my 5 friends AND the party of about 25 people, raved about their meals and the whole occasion in this intimate venue. This restaurant is a true elevated experience, and perfect for so many occasions if you want to delight your date or just give yourself a well deserved meal you will not regret! In addition, the servers and staff were not only professional and knowledgeable but attentive and so kind. I honestly feel lucky that Niagara gets to be the home of something so special!

December 6, 2023 on Google

Food and cocktails were amazing. Great service. Would definitely go again. Had the grilled beef rib, focaccia, pot de creme and lemon mascarpone mousse. Full but not overly so. Everything was unique and absolutely delicious.

November 2, 2023 on Google

3.3/5 The restaurant was virtually empty when we visited on a Thursday night. Despite the great reviews, the food was a bit underwhelming. The Tuna Tartare and the Salad Fattoush were not good… the tartare lacked flavour so we asked for salt and the tortilla chips on the side did not pair well. The salad was bland as well. The Lamb Shoulder and Duck Fat Fried Potatoes were good. The lamb was tender and the fries were hot and crispy. I’d recommend these. The Paper Plane I ordered was watery for some reason and was not very good. Overall, not bad for the price I suppose but the experience was not up to par with other restaurants in the Niagara region. 5 stars to our lovely server as he was very kind and attentive!

May 14, 2023 on Google