Welcome to The Quiet Corner Table.
Whenever I walk into a restaurant, I ask for the quiet corner table. It’s where I like to sit, eat and take it all in. This blog is that table, with room for you to pull up a chair.
What you’ll find here
Reviews of restaurants, cafes and takeaways, mainly across New Zealand, and further afield when I travel. Every review comes with real photos of what I actually ate and a straight account of how it was. When a place gets it right, I’ll say so. When it doesn’t, I’ll say that too, fairly.
Why I write
I’ve always loved food. I cook at home, I travel for work, and wherever I end up I look for a local gem. I’d love for these reviews to send you to a place worth trying.
The Quiet Corner Table Seal
Some meals stay with you. When a place delivers something exceptional, it earns the Quiet Corner Table Great Restaurant seal, which you’ll see on the food photo and in the review. It’s rare, and it’s never given out for free. If a place doesn’t earn it, you’ll still get the full story.