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“Quintessential Greytown”

The White Swan Restaurant
Ranked #7 of 20 Restaurants in Greytown
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Dining options: Breakfast, After-hours, Reservations
Description: Wairarapa paddocks serve up some of the best seasonal and organic produce we’ve ever stumbled across. Come and savour some with a local drop.
Reviewed 22 October 2014

From the moment we walked in we felt relaxed in this almost quaint dining room.
The service was friendly, the food delicious, and the table setting different.
The menu provided a range of choice, and the "plating" appetizing.
Happy to recommend the White Swan as place to dine in a relaxed but stylish way.

Date of visit: October 2014
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1  Thank fred5712
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Reviewed 11 October 2014

Recommend the White Swan as a place for dinner.
Service was great, meal was very nice.
The ambience in the place was really nice and interesting décor. Décor fitting to an older Hotel but all the mod cons as well.
Recommend for a meal.

Date of visit: October 2014
Thank Margm50
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Reviewed 1 October 2014

Arranged a birthday surprise for a family member. Nothing was too much trouble. Dined in the bar on the night of an All Black test and asked and received the best seats in the house. I supplied a cake which they kept chilled overnight and brought it out at the appropriate time. Staff very friendly and food delicious and presented well. Lovely atmosphere.

Date of visit: September 2014
Thank LesleyB814
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Reviewed 5 September 2014 via mobile

A few weeks ago, My husband, 3 friends and myself had the pleasure of attending a Giesen wine and food evening at the Swan.
We were seated by the open fire in the elegant dining room and were wowed by stunning dish after dish, accompanied by lovely wines.
I was under the impression leading up to the evening that they would be small 'taster' sized dishes with the main focus being on the wine, but no, we were treated to 4 decadent, generously sized courses, presented beautifully with perfect timing, especially considering the full dining room was served all at once.
The Giesen ladies were great speakers and very informative.
So we just had to order a box of the Pinot Gris.
I still can't believe the value for money or decide which course I preferred as they were all simply to die for.

Compliments to the chef, Rob, Staff and the Giesen girls.

Thank Meyrickfamily
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Reviewed 26 August 2014

Superb large room. The 3-course dinner was to die for. Friendly and helpful staff. A great weekend away from home.

Date of visit: August 2014
Thank OrangeKiwi100
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