Ussco Bistro - Gisborne

The property at this address seems empty and has a 'for lease ' sign on it, and the website is broken. read more The property at this address seems empty and has a 'for lease ' sign on it, and the website is broken.

Probably the worst cocktail I ever tried. Food: 2 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 3 read more Probably the worst cocktail I ever tried. Food: 2 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 3

Booking seamless. Cheerful charming wait staff. Great menu. Decent wine list. The food is exquisite but it took a looong time to arrive. If it had arrived quick... read more Booking seamless. Cheerful charming wait staff. Great menu. Decent wine list. The food is exquisite but it took a looong time to arrive. If it had arrived quicker would have been 5 stars. Maybe a one off issue but hopefully they will resolve it. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $80–90 Food: 5 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4

2 of us arrived at about 7pm and were greeted and shown to a table, drinks menus were given and order taken. Drinks took around 25 minutes to arrive, when we co... read more 2 of us arrived at about 7pm and were greeted and shown to a table, drinks menus were given and order taken. Drinks took around 25 minutes to arrive, when we could then finally order our food. It was fine, when it finally arrived, which confused us as it wasnt busy at all at no point were we asked if we wanted another drink or enjoying our meal (which we would’ve liked). Cleared plates very quickly, didn’t offer or ask if we wanted dessert so ended up having to ask for a menu at the bar. After another long wait we decided to order at the bar. We were given spoons fairly quickly, but again about a 30 minute or more wait for 2 desserts. Would like to reiterate, there were only 3 other tables who were also getting no service from the 3 waitresses (who were stood in the kitchen eating). To conclude, wouldn’t recommend due to appalling service, which left a bad taste in our mouth!

Food was good, but not great, and not up to the expectations set by the menu prices. Service was nice but not exemplary. The appetizers (Vietnames pancake and b... read more Food was good, but not great, and not up to the expectations set by the menu prices. Service was nice but not exemplary. The appetizers (Vietnames pancake and bread w hummus) and deserts (Japanese cheese cake) were superior to the entrees. Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3