The holder of One Chef's Hat 2015 and 2016 and Runner-Up in the 'Best New Restaurant' category in the Cuisine NZ Good Food Awards 2015, Jano Bistro prides itself on serving a seasonally inspired menu that showcases the best of local New Zealand produce. Set amongst a beautifully restored historical cottage, diners are encouraged to explore new flavour combinations and indulge their culinary palate from our a-la-carte menu, or try our Degustation menu for the full Jano experience. Our menu changes regularly depicted by the best available produce and the Chef's creativity.
INTIMATE DINING | PRIVATE FUNCTIONS
INTIMATE DINING | PRIVATE FUNCTIONS
Located in an 1880's-built, 2-storey heritage building renown for housing a number of Wellington's top restaurants, Jano Bistro proudly sets out to continue its legacy. The lovingly restored restaurant now caters for intimate and group dining with a private-dining room seating up to 22 people (Tuesday evenings are also available for private function enquiries - please contact us).
PIERRE-ALAIN FENOUX
PIERRE-ALAIN FENOUX
Pierre sees himself as an Alchemist of food, and is constantly researching and developing new ideas and techniques to share. Since graduating from chef school in France, Pierre has worked in a number of prestigious restaurants around the world, including two Sous Chef positions at Michelin Star restaurants, and as Head Chef at Wellington's Le Canard.
After winning ‘Chef of the Capital 2014', Pierre looks forward to the opportunity and creative freedom to show-case his skills and imagination. The ever-changing menu at Jano is sure to create a fresh and exciting experience for every patron.
A LA CARTE | DEGUSTATION | EVENTS
A LA CARTE | DEGUSTATION | EVENTS
We work with fresh quality ingredients sourced from small local farms and producers, which means our menu changes regularly, dictated by the best available produce arriving into the kitchen each day.