Le Bouillon Bel Air is a French restaurant at 88 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington, billed as New Zealand's first Parisian-style *bouillon*. The bouillon concept dates to late-19th-century Paris, where these establishments provided nourishing, affordable meals to city workers, and Bel Air revives that tradition with classic French cooking served quickly and at accessible prices.
The menu draws on the bouillon canon — dishes such as bœuf bourguignon, escargots and crème brûlée — in a setting that deliberately references the genre's heritage. A visiting master joiner from France crafted the restaurant's mirrors and dividing screen, both a direct tribute to Chartier, the historic Paris bouillon that inspired the venue. Le Bouillon Bel Air opened in 2024, with lunch served Friday to Sunday and dinner Wednesday to Sunday.
For meetings and events, Bel Air offers a distinctive, atmospheric option for group dinners and social occasions in central Wellington, a short walk from the Courtenay Place precinct and the wider Wellington dining scene. Its affordable, traditional French format lends itself well to relaxed delegate meals and celebratory gatherings.
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