Wellington Court Restaurant in St. Catharines
11 Wellington St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5P5, Canada
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Established, upscale eatery with a rotating menu of seasonal, regionally inspired Canadian dishes.
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I was shocked with the poor service and quality of food during our visit on December 12. I have worked in fine dining for many years, and this experience was jaw droppingly terrible. Between the 4 plus hours it took for our 3 course meal and seeing the staff eat off of plated food in the kitchen through the door into the kitchen, and just the overall terrible customer service, I would never recommend going to Wellington Court. I had high expectations after they catered the KFCAC Gala, and was extremely disappointed in our visit this evening, as were the 30 plus patrons in our group. I will certainly never return.
I cannot thank Erik & his staff enough at Wellington Court for catering the meal at my wedding. It was the most delicious meal and served HOT (something my husband appreciates). I cannot recommend Wellington Court enough. I’ve never heard of so many wedding guests enjoying their meal. We were receiving compliments the day of and texts the following day raving about how delicious the food was (options were salmon or beef short rib). The whole team was so professional and attentive, we definitely chose the best of the best and it showed to us and our guests. Thank you for everything.
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.
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.
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. 👌👏
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!
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.
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!
Love the re-fresh! The beet salad was simply delicious, as was my short-rib risotto Vegetarian options: They have options:) Parking: Lots of street parking available in addition to their private lot.
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!
Excellent restaurant. High-quality food and great value. It s a really nice atmosphere with very friendly staff.
wonderful.
Always enjoyable with elegant, flavourful and expertly composed dishes. Staff are warm, personable and attentive. Laid back atmosphere and a nice little patio as well.
Excellent food and great service highly recommend.
Had one of best meals tonight. Service and food fantastic. Short rib and lamb shank were cooked to perfection. Pate for our starter was one of best we ve had. Thank you will definitely be back.
Food was fantastic, service was excellent, and portions were gigantic. Well worth the money.
The service here is impeccable and the food is excellent
Did not expect such incredible flavors. The most mild pate paired with crunchy fruit toast is a meal by itself. Pasta with clams had a sauce that was way too good to leave, thankfully there was bread perfect for dipping.
We didnt plan to come here, we sort of ended up here for lunch, and it was excellent. We had oysters, pate, hangar steak and the trout, everything was perfect. Very nice cocktails too. The server was excellent. Incredibly polite. Am planning to go for lunch here every time I have to hit the Costco down the street.
We are not from here, we drove through the city and searched on Google for a nice restaurant. We didn t want to go to one of these chains and searched for a independent restaurant. My father is a professional cook, and he just said, that he didn t eat as good as that for years in a restaurant. Chapeau to the cook. She/he knows exactly, what he/she is doing. I highly recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere is just cozy and nice, the waiters highly professional, and the food is just outstanding. All 4 of us where more than satisfied. We do come around a lot in the world, always looking for a good restaurant and must say, that this is probably one of the best restaurants we have been at. Top 5 for sure. If you are in the region, and look for something, outstanding, that s the place to go to.
Amazing lunch spot. Delicious food, great space and top notch service. Best in the city.
Outstanding. My wife and I came for our anniversary dinner and enjoyed an excellent meal. The menu focuses on shareable plates for the main in particular, which is a great idea. The Roasted Rib of Beef was amazingly tender and perfectly cooked. I thoroughly enjoyed the polenta and mushroom side dish. The server was very friendly and super helpful, and the decor is modern, with an eclectic taste in art. This is a great destination and we will return.
Had a mid week lunch on a recent trip to see my parents. Eric & The team are fab, and the burger was delicious. Seriously yummy.
Excellent food
Awesome anniversary dinner at one of our all time favourite spots. Food and service were top shelf and a fun menu to explore with lots of versatility to please the palate.
Came here before Covid & had a really good time. The ambience in this place is really nice, the setting is beautiful, and the food was amazing. They also have a lot of different wine options to choose from. Definitely recommend to try this place out at least once if you re tempted to.
Amazing food and portions are big enough to share. The staff was very friendly!
Food was amazing with excellent t service
Owner greeted and suggested wine pairings
Intimate, classic, incredible food and beverages and attentive service....a must try ....an excellent culinary experience in the heart of St. Catharines
The most hidden restaurant in town and its definitely the top contender
Awesome!!! Great food, impeccable service by Michelle!!
Great food! Great service!
Had a wonderful dinner here over the holidays. Booked a res online for last night but was sad to find out they are currently closed (makes sense with current capacity limits). Just be aware that the online tool doesnt necessarily reflect their hours. When you do get a chance to go, you wont be disappointed!
They are closed! I made a reservation and checked there website. No mention of being closed! I even listened to the voice mail and they said they are currently open. I drove from Toronto only to find out they aren t even open.
Absolutely great food and server was wonderful
Nice spot for a nice meal.
I will be coming back here as often as I can.
Just had the most amazing dinner. Service and server Emma was so so nice. Hubby and I rarely get out and Emma made our night so lovely. She was patient and extremely knowledgeable on everything. Food was to die for. Incredible! 5 stars all the way. Well done Wellington Court!
Lovely restaurant, service was excellent and the food was delicious. We will return, and highly recommend. We had the white fish and it was full of flavour.
A hidden gem in downtown St Catharines and easily one of the best kept secrets. The food is spectacular and youll be treated to a small, but refined and outstanding menu. We hosted a party in Up for 30 people and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend for larger parties.
Lovely family restaurant on quiet street in downtown St. Catherines. Nice patio. Interesting food. Great service. Well done.
I Feel Royal When Im Here,yo!!
Meh. Food pricing was okay but food was underwhelming and the cocktail was over priced but decent. The beef short rib was good but the sauce was too sweet. The grilled veggies were not cut in a manner that allows you to really share (even thought they are meant for that) but decent. Crispy pork belly was not crispy. I expected a chunk of pork belly w/ crispy skin instead it was sliced super thin and on the dry side. Also served with a tomatillo sauce that tasted mainly of brown avocados - definitely not fresh. The gnocchi was a little too dense, chewy, under seasoned and on the small side. The sauce was not good. We aren t big eaters, almost always leave restaurants with leftovers, and even we found the portions on the small side. I assume the menu changes seasonally so given the price, I might give it another try.
The service was a tad slow and the place quite full, but both of these were in direct correlation to what amazing quality the product is! Of course it is in high demand, and the wait staff were very busy and gave us their time to provide recommendations, answer menu selection questions, and re-tool between courses. It is difficult to find a better meal in the region, especially at this price point. I recommend making reservations and leaving time to park nearby if the lot is full. Dietary restrictions: The waitstaff let us know which menu options were vegan and that accommodations for dietary restrictions could be made when introducing the specials. Parking: There is street parking on Wellington and on Duke (behind the courthouse), as well as a paid lot which can be entered from Wellington in the case that the lot for the restaurant is full. All of these are within 200 meters of the restaurant.
We found this gem as we were looking fir a good place for dinner, most of our area was booked. We drove here and was not disappointed. It is a family owned and run business. The staff was very friendly and service was excellent We started with the Pâté appetizer, followed by the lamb and the beef tenderloin mains. The food was excellent. The lamb dish was exceptional.
Weather it s for take out or dine in, the meal is always phenomenal and the staff is amazing!
Erik and his team created a beautiful, custom meal service for our wedding this August! Everyone was RAVING about how delicious the food was - he is so creative and was able to use all fresh Niagara produce to inspire the menu. This team was very professional and the catering went very smoothly. We really enjoyed the 1 on 1 interactions with Erik to determine what type of menu we wanted to have at the wedding. Thank you so much to the Wellington Court team for making our day so special!!
Private party! Excellent food and service!
Amazing food and amazing service. We ve dined in and had Wellington cater for us and they are always first class! Highly recommend!
Great experience at Wellington Court restaurant. The menu is unique and the combination of flavors were delicious. The service was prompt and pleasant. Loved the decor (the painting on the walls feature local artists and can be purchased if you like). The dessert in the pic was so good we had to get a second .
We attended a private event here and were so impressed by the service and ambiance, and of course, the food. They also make a great Manhattan!
Perfect food, perfect serve, everything was perfect. I highly recommend.
Great food, great service will dine here again.
Nice little hidden gem! This place is lovely. Food here is done relly well and is very tasteful. Patio is spacious enough. Service is really professional. Menu is very simple and short. Not many options but probably due to mae the select few dishes taste great. Worth trying out. Drink menu is pricey.
Went for our Christmas party. Incredible food and service. Go here. Pictured Iberian pork chop with Mac and cheese, seabream and scallops.
Great!
Hidden Gem dining place! Before you hit Niagara Falls, make sure to stop by this lovely restaurant. Love the cozy feeling like dining at home. Everything we ordered was so delicious! Wish we live closer so that we can eat here more often.
Sitting at home eating last nights Taco in a Box from Wellington Court was so delicious I thought I was sitting in an authentic Mexican Restaurant on 30th Ave in Playa Del Carmen! We ordered take out ( as everyone is right now) and the owner came out herself served us our food herself! What a delight. So delicious.
This review is for a very special gift I received for Mother s Day from my daughter and family.The food was mouth watering delicious as always, salmon,marinated vegetables, potato salad ,fresh asparagus, green beans and pea shoots, ahh the cheese ,bread and dessert ( which we haven t eaten yet but looks yummy) along with flowers and wine, five star food, 1 star Mothers Day without the family !
Pate is the best in town
Love this place. excellend food. Great service.... I wish I had leftovers to take home, but I ate everything. Highly reccommend!
Amazing dinner! Top notch service, fantastic food. This place is killing it
This is a forever favourite! Perfect ambiance, and the food is spectacular. Can never go without getting the pate - best I have ever had
Five star rating for sure! My husband and I went for the first time last night, and it was a pleasant place to enjoy a fabulous dinner. The service was excellent, and the food was amazing. High end, professionally done meals with a great combination of flavors. Very imaginative. We had a couple of the entrees to start, which were the delicious tomato salad, and ricotta agnolotti. Our meals were Tai Chicken Curry, and Seared Tuna (sushi grade) Salad Nicoise which were fabulous, with generous portions. Then dessert was the marinated candied apples with brandy and butterscotch sauce. Recommending to friends and family.
Not sure whats happening but its now 2 visits in a row which have been horrible. I hope my review isnt too offensive and the owners are humble enough to take criticism well. Friday night at 7 and drinks were out of stock, items on a limited menu sold out. Appetizer forgotten by the kitchen then appearing to be thrown on a plate while wearing a blindfold Dinner finally showed up after an excruciating period of time only to keep rolling down hill. Poor quality all around with no attention to detail. Wondering if too much focus is being put on the newer restaurants under the companies umbrella leaving the first born all but forgotten?
5 stars? More like, oh, 97 stars. Everything was perfect. Every. Thing. A tiny place with elegant atmosphere. The food was amazing. We got the Ribeye Beef with red wine au jus, and the Shepherds Pie. Both were absolutely perfect. And the Albacore Tuna tataki was pretty much heaven-sent. The pricing was what you would expect from a place like this and WORTH EVERY PENNY. Definitely going back. Multiple times. Forever.
The restaurant is elegantly furnished and the ambiance is friendly yet dignified. Most importantly the menue is varied and the meals are exquisitely prepared and delightfully delicious. The portions are generous and the prices are not exorbitant, but consistent with the quality and service provided. It is a popular location and reservations are recommended.
Excellent food . Great service . Cozy atmosphere.
Had a wonderful dinner here. Steak was cooked to perfection. Service was also excellent. The Brownie Dessert was decadent. Nice evening out.
Food was outstanding in a polite and quiet setting
Charming restaurant with creative menu
great food! great service simply the best in Niagara
a must-visit for the foodie in Niagara
Lovely restaurant in an historic building downtown St. Catherines. The food is expertly prepared from local ingredients. We had exceptional service and the wine list includes local wines and craft beer and cider.
Food was great, yet not memorable. Easy parking. Small restaurant. Waitress was very friendly.
Outstanding, as always. Chef Peacock thanks.
Cute little spot in downtown St Catherines. Fresh local menu. Great wine list. Quaint and cozy patio. If youre in town for a day a or two, its a must-do
This place is both lovely inside and outside. Has live music and their patio is very lovely. The hostess and waitresses are very kind. Food is very nice and yummy. We were their with kids and everybody had fun. Highly recommended :)
Such an excellent meal. Some of the best vegetarian options Ive ever had. The Manhattan is also delicious. I highly recommend it!
Terrific food , excellent service and very pleasant atmosphere. One of my favorites.
We enjoyed a very pleasant evening at this restaurant yesterday. The food was top notch! The service was beyond excellent. Our server was most efficient and friendly. As we are visitors to St. Catharines, she took the time to share her recommendations for things to do and places to see while in town. I highly recommend this place and only wish it was closer to home. I just might have to move to St. Catharines!
The atmosphere is a bit dull, good place to get dessert.
Diamond in the rough type of restaurant, and such kind people serving there.
Food and atmosphere was good. Was with a couple friends that havent seen each other in a while so lots of catching up .didnt feel rushed
Delicious food. Nice people. Reallly cozy
Came here for my boy friends birthday. We had a great night!!!
Quaint place, food was wonderful and the service was outstanding.
Great food
Was an amazing experience
Amazing food and service try it out you will love it. They also do amazing catering... My pictures are from a few years ago
Great food in a lovely decor.
Awesome. My Friend is owner ;)
Not special
Wonderful meal, good service. It was my first visit, and enjoyed it very much. Hoping to be back in the not too distant future.
St Catharines classic
Excellent food, prices very reasonable, beautiful atmosphere
Attended a bridal shower upstairs, food and staff was excellent. Highly recomended
Great place for good food and a nice atmosphere
Awesome food. Always consistent.
A big group of us from Toronto thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here the other day. A relatively short menu, but excellent food! Great wine and beer selection. A sleek and cool interior. Well done!
Artbyjo touring America and Canada one great restaurant at a time
Pretty good food, good service but in our case (a pre-arranged pris fix group menu) the price was way over the top at $60.
A small and quaint restaurant with excellent food and friendly service Good local wine selection and a great way to start off our Niagara trip
I was here for an event and the food served was of excellent quality. The wine was very good too. I hope to have a full meal here in the near future!
Very nice! I enjoyed my meal, my husbands wasn t to his liking. I would go back!
The intimate hip atmosphere makes for a spectacular dining experience. Chef Eric Peacocks gastronomic delights are never a disappointment. The Patio is a warm weather favorite with live music on Friday evenings. Make sure to enjoy a favorite in downtown St Catharines.
Friends of ours rented the private room they have upstairs and invited friends of ours for my wifes 60th birthday party . It was fabulous. Very fine dining at its best.
Impeccable as usual. Food is so well made and the servixe very focused but discreet. Had some buttermilk fried chicken and a salad with seared tuna, just fabulous. They have a wide selection of local wine and are very knowlegeable. Just go.
Amazing dining experience. The staff was fantastic... Jamie is an exceptional hostess who walks you through the menu and makes sure everything is perfect. Kate is.... there are no words to describe Kates talents as a chef. Never before have we had a meal where we enjoyed every piece of food we tasted. Her ability to pair flavors and perfectly cook food is remarkable. It is the perfect place to dine in quiet, casual elegance. 5 stars for Wellington... were already looking forward to our next dining experience there.
Very cozy .amazing food
Its a fancy little place, was here for lunch. Small portions which is good for 3-4 course meal. Service was great, and food was delicious,
Great place..wonderful food,atmosphere and excellent service.
The only thing more amazing than the food is the passion of the staff for local, premium food. 10/10 Highly recommend.
Absolutely, the most delicious steak and presentation I have ever had. Friendly, attentive staff, also. You know when you walk in and smell the wonderful aromas, it is going to be great. Interesting artwork, that is available for sale. Desserts were delectable. Do not miss this gem in St. Catherines.
A wonderful restaurant for any occasion. The food is vibrant and exciting and caters to every taste even Vegetarian. The local wine list is superb as is the wine knowledge of the staff. I cant imagine how our night at The Wellington Court could have been better. Well done team. 5 stars!
Awesome atmosphere and amazing food.
Absolutely the worst steak Ive ever had in my life and on top of that it was at a premium price. If you like everything small and expensive this is your place. I would rate at one star but the second is for the very polite waitress. Ive dined at far superior establishments for more or the same money and have been truly impressed. I guess Im not relating well to this particular business. I guess you should check it out for yourself because this is only my humble opinion. Did I mention the steak was atrocious?
We went there for lunch .I tried their burger with a side salad and my wife their BLT. We both like the food. Burger was one of the best ever I had. Atmosphere was nice and people were kind and attentive.
Each and every time I have wanted to stop in for a bite to eat it has been closed for one reason or another. Its still on my list of local places to try and dine.
Decent
In my opinion the best restaurant in St. Catharines. Period.
Last night we celebrate my wife Mimis birthday with my Son & Daughter in Law. From the time we arrived to the end of our meal everything was right......especially the rack of lamb cooked to perfection and served with great vegetables. Deserts were delicious, service & surondings so pleasant. Our last visit was 19 years ago.
