24th October 2010 The gallery is my wife and my favorite restaurant in Palmy. Have been there on a number of occasions for meals or just coffee and have always had a thoroughly enjoyable time.
The Van Uffelens have been in the art industry for a number of years, and their Cafe / Restaurant "The Gallery" has benefited from their understanding of colour, texture and lighting. The small yellow entrance off Church Street gives little indication of the charm and spaciousness of the interior, with polished wooden floors, discreet lighting, and a well-chosen colour scheme. On the walls a selection of paintings by various artists, which are changed regularly, is available for purchase. The tables are well spaced, allowing a real feeling of intimacy for you and your dining partner.
A gas fire with comfortable couches is just perfect for relaxing with a drink from their extensive list of good wines. The layout of the restaurant provides the opportunity for a wide range of occasions to be catered for simultaneously, without interfering with another's enjoyment. If you prefer dining al-fresco, the restaurant has outdoor seating in the front courtyard under the grapevines. The music is tasteful, filling in the background without hindering conversation. At "The Gallery" the meals are served promptly with no compromise on presentation or food quality.
"The Gallery" staff are attentive, and refreshingly friendly, which adds to the inviting atmosphere. The style and warmth equate to somewhere you will really enjoy being at. Your hosts Niels & Tamsin Van Uffelen manage the business and are both qualified & experienced chefs. They have travelled extensively and worked in London and Scotland. Lunch at "The Gallery" can become a good habit as the menu is changed often enough to keep diners intrigued and keep returning for more. "The Gallery" is well supported by the entire Van Uffelen family. This business is also integrated with the walk through to the picture gallery.
Next time you are sitting at home and are not sure what to do after a long day, why not try a dessert and a glass of wine in front of the fire at the restaurant "The Gallery".
26th September 2011 Dined here for dinner. Starter of garlic bread was honestly the best I've ever tasted! Had the most delicious squiggle of garlicky, buttery stuff over it. It was truly addictive. Been thinking about it ever since. Main was thai beef salad, which was nice, plenty of beef and the dressing tasted authentic. Service was fantastic - a handsome looking man (owner or manager?) looked after our table and was very upbeat and friendly. Dessert we tried the creme brulee, which was average and quite small for the price we paid $15). Really nice food though and the service was great, I will be back!
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24th October 2010 The gallery is my wife and my favorite restaurant in Palmy. Have been there on a number of occasions for meals or just coffee and have always had a thoroughly enjoyable time.
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splasho
12th September 2010 Awesome restaurant. Great friendly service, with obliging staff. Beautiful food - well cooked and presented. Rather pricy but worth the money for the quality. Highly recommended:-)
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jeremy.hobbs
14th July 2010 The service at the Gallery Restaurant, I found is the best in Palmerston North. The menu caters for all but I loved the pork. The restaurant also has a relaxed, warm atmosphere.
The gallery is my wife and my favorite restaurant in Palmy. Have been there on a number of occasions for meals or just coffee and have always had a thoroughly enjoyable time.