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  • 1/5 Ashleigh S. 2 years ago on Google
    I would usually include pictures of the food in the reviews that I leave for a restaurants, but unfortunately after making my reservation and ordering our food around 3:30, our waitress returned to us at 6 PM and let us know that we wont be getting any food. I didn't even know that was possible!! We were there for a friend's birthday and we all left so hungry and disappointed. Curfew was at 6 so all other places were closed by the time we were told there'd be no food. The whole thing was really upsetting, not to mention the distateful sarcasm of our waitress. The venue is pretty for small gatherings, and I enjoyed the music, but I've been looking forward to the pasta for quite some time so I'm really disappointed. Also be prepared to spend quite some time trying to get a parking spot.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tasheika M. 2 years ago on Google • 56 reviews
    We arrived a little early at a time which brunch was still serving, our waitress explained the situation. We stayed anyway and I do not regret it. She took our order early so we wouldn’t wait long. We had drinks then appetizer to share until the main course was ready. She ensure we were okay and continuously checked on us. Recommend things to try. She was simply the best and made us feel more than welcome. The food is incredible from the presentation to the taste… excellent!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Skittles K. 2 years ago on Google
    It is very rare that I visit a restaurant and leave with nothing good to say. The waitress, as seen in the pictures, was extremely rude and dismissive. She lacks basic communication skills and has a stank attitude. Then to make matters worst, we waited way over 1 hour just to receive the incorrect food. We ordered their vegan pasta dish and were given a pasta dish with pork sausage which I almost ate. Just unbelievable. 0/10 would not recommend.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Danae P. 2 years ago on Google
    I wish I could give ZERO STAR RATING. Worst restaurant experience in my entire life. Poor customer service. The food took forever to come. Wouldn’t recommend. 0/10. Do not waste your money and come here. Not worth it.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rajeve B. 2 years ago on Google • 156 reviews
    I went here for dinner and totally enjoyed the meals. From the moment I walked in to the moment I left, my waitress definitely made me feel welcomed and well attended to. The wings was delicious, the Blue Burger 🍔 😋😋!!!! The bartender made some perfect alcohol mixes as well, very smooth blends!! At present the kitchen now closes off at 6:30 pm.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diane B. 1 year ago on Google • 230 reviews
    The food was awesome, The Choufleur L'orange was the bomb, Service started off slow tho, but halfway into a bottle of wine and good company made the experience better, I will definitely visit again

  • 1/5 Devine Care Plus L. 8 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I am only giving 1 star has there is no option to give no star. First of all there is zero customer service and the food is very bland and definitely would not recommend it. The icing on the cake you will have to pay for a container to take the bland food out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kerry J. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a reservation for 8pm, got there a minute before 8. Stood a while waiting for the waitress/host or whoever was suppose to show us to our seat. It was brought to my attention, when someone finally came to seat us, that my name was crossed off for the original seating I had requested over a week ago without me even being told of the change prior. Next, I ordered the seafood pasta with fruit punch and it was horrible. The seafood pasta had no flavor to it. I have never ordered pasta and left 80% of the portion back in the plate. The blended fruit punch took forever to be served. We had to keep asking and when it was finally served, it was insipid and tasteless as if they served us the bottom of the blender after diluting multiple times. The waitress then returned with another fruit punch that was way better after realizing my disappointment. The food, at the cost, was NOT worth it. Save your money and go elsewhere. Funny how less expensive restuarants has better taste in food than some of these "upscaled restaurants". Earlier in the day I went to China Gardens restaurant for lunch and their food is 100% better. I will only give props for Cellar8's ambience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mishka J. 9 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    The food and service was excellent. I’ve not had such tasty lamb in a while. Cellar 8 also has a good selection of wine. It’s a small restaurant and I was lucky to visit when it was not crowded.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Brian S. 2 years ago on Google • 16 reviews
    It's okay. Not exactly what i anticipated or had in mind. The food in my opinion could've been better Especially for the price! They're a bit more on the expensive side. The customer service however is quite good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jendayi N. 4 years ago on Google • 86 reviews
    The ambience was nice. A hip mix of modern and rustic. The food was just okay. It could've been more flavourful. The generic taste belies the enticing names on the menu. The presentation was lovely tho. They didnt have the beef or lamb entrees which I'm told is common. They dont have a sommelier and the server doesnt seemed versed in wine culture. Worst of all the wait for the food was unacceptable. It was 7 of us andnsome plates came out a whole 30 mins before others and got COLD before the rest came out and we could all eat together. A HAIR was on my potatoes so i sent them back. When they returned my serving was smaller.

  • 3/5 Shia .. 2 years ago on Google
    Made my reservations two days b4 the appointed date and when I went they didnt see my name written down, on top of tht my drinks took forever to come and my food was cold by time it reached me. The DJ wasn't going to the flow of the room he was just playing loud music as far as I'm concerned. On the bright side the food and drinks tasted good but I'm still convinced Altroy packed my cheesecake with ketchup cuz I dont get how tht is lemon fusion cheesecake.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 WOW Woman M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a blast! Really good food. Expensive but great ambiance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth D. 1 year ago on Google
    We went for a late lunch on a Saturday. Luckily we found a very convenient parking spot but finding a parking space on a Saturday in upper Manor Park plaza can be a chore. The staff were very warm, welcoming and solicitous. The ambience was intimate and because very few people were there at that time it was fairly private as we were seated far from the other diners. The meal was spectacular! We had curried goat empanadas as the starter with what appeared to be mango chutney (I highly recommend these, yummy!) I had the Thai curried shrimp as my entree while my partner had the Salmon. We also both had peach margaritas which had just a tad too much mint but were still delicious. Alert! Kinda pricey but you get what you pay for. Try and get the booth tucked away on the right to the back - very comfortable seating. Our only concern was that the waiter did not wear a mask - still too early to discard this protocol! Nonetheless, a lovely experience overall!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service. Good food. Great ambiance. The 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allyson M. 3 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I will forever give Cellar 8 five stars. I have been there on numerous occasions and I have zero complaints. The food is amazing! They have world class Seafood Jambalaya Pasta & Bread Pudding!! The customer service is never lacking, always pleasant and accommodating, and never overdone. Wine options are great as well. Large or small groups, birthdays or just-because, they have never failed me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael M. 3 years ago on Google
    Lamb chops are to die for! Potato and vegetable side were the perfect pairing. Ambiance was nice. Great wine selection. Also tried the purple rain and pineapple mojito, both were made well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Get Fit With M. 3 years ago on Google
    It was a great experience, staff was attentive, the food was on point and timely served.. the wine was good. I enjoyed it thoroughly! Kudos
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amelia W. 4 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    This is a 5 star experience perfect for dates if you want that classy experience and romantic ambiance. The meal was also great as well

  • 1/5 Jae D. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Do not waste your money at this place. I tried to plan an event here and they do not communicate. Many people have said the food and service are below standards. Do not waste your money or time at this wanna be restaurant. The woman had an attitude because we called two times about our event that we were planning with them. As if I must just let them make their own decisions about my event. This place sucks. The management sucks. Don’t buy into the “uptown” hype. They hike up their prices.

  • 3/5 Lloyd B. 1 year ago on Google
    Feels a bit unfair to review this place as I did not eat here. The reason I did not eat here however is because they have a pretty limited menu and the prices are insanely expensive. Coupled with the fact that a few things were unavailable from the menu I simply couldn't justify ordering from this establishment. The cocktails that we had were expertly prepared and tasted really good however and the staff were very friendly.

  • 5/5 Stefan K. 3 years ago on Google
    Ambience and food was amazing. Relatively small area so ensure u call to reserve a spot. There is a high chance u wont regret the experience.

  • 3/5 Akil B. 2 years ago on Google
    The food, drinks and ambiance of the restaurant was great and a 4 star experience, however service that night was a 1 star experience. Our server was was evidently over worked and could not seem to keep up with the several tables she was assigned. My table did not receive water until after our entrées had arrived and the air conditioning seemed to have been out that night cause my table along with others were visibly sweating and searching for ways to keep cool.

  • 5/5 The S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had our first dinner as man and wife We loved the ambiance, food was delicious. #silentvictory #webecamesamuels

  • 2/5 Melesia T. 2 years ago on Google
    I went there for my friend's birthday celebration on November 6th. The ambiance was great. However the Manger was very rude, customer service was poor. Our food took forever, when we got it some were burnt. Our drink wasn't serve until we were ready to pay the bill. We had a birthday banner on the wall, some glue residue was left on the wall when we took the banner down, for that the Manger hold us hostage for 2 hours. She held onto our change from our bill. Note She was there supervising the person who was doing the decorating, and not once did she said, no 2 sided tapes were allowed. She was extremely rude about it. Her attitude is not that of a Manger. She needs to be replaced. I will never go back. Nuff respect to the bartender, he was awesome.

  • 5/5 Petagaye M. 2 years ago on Google
    My daughter and I visited and our server was attentive and very polite. Our order was filled within 15 mins and the food was awesome. We dined on the deck while enjoying music from their dj. Great experience overall!!

  • 4/5 Lebert F. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place, choice wines, great food and efficient service

  • 3/5 Chereel F. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was not bad !but the service could be better, I have to ask for some water and when it comes it was not the same as the one before.

  • 4/5 Runway P. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it My Anniversary dinner was a blast

  • 5/5 Latoya F. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was awesome...love a restaurant that add something to different that the regular preparation. The service was great too..had an issue with a meal and the insisted to rectify the problem 👍 the dining experience was overall pleasant, will definitely go back

  • 5/5 Diana O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails delicious food. Terrific ambience.

  • 5/5 Teinte N. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing! Food was good. Manager was friendly! Waitress had good vibe! 10/10 would recommend.

  • 4/5 Rachel W. 3 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere is very relaxing and intimate, food took forever but it was good and staff was very friendly and willing to serve

  • 3/5 Nathaniel N. 3 years ago on Google
    It was ok. Food was good, nice environment for a date or special occasion, a bit pricey. Very good staff.

  • 3/5 jo j. 2 years ago on Google
    It was an ok dining experience. I wasn't pleased with my Tostonnes as they were refried and dry. There was another server who was very rude to the Birthday person at our table and showed a public display of poor manners.

  • 5/5 Patrica G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. Kevin, the Mixologist is amazing!!! He will definitely set you up to enjoy an even greater experience.

  • 3/5 Patrice W. 1 year ago on Google
    The rustic decor and wine displays create a cellar ambience. However, the food is overpriced and underwhelming and the dining area is limited.

  • 4/5 Shar S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, music, food tasted very good and portion size was ok; a little pricey for some items but still enjoyable. Wanted to go for a very long time so finally happened

  • 4/5 teneil b. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was excellent. The crab dip is superb

  • 4/5 Simba S. 3 years ago on Google
    The overall experience was good. I was a little perturbed upon entry because some of the young ladies looked at me as if I didnt belong there. The attitude problem NEEDS to be addressed. Aside from that, the young man Kevin, came and assisted. His knowledge of the menu, wine list and assorted drinks was impressive. He even made recommendations re food. That is what customer service is about! Aside from that, the food came quickly and was well prepared. So I would recommend this restaurant to others as long as the customer service for some of the young ladies is worked on.

  • 4/5 Dnz F. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice bistro type restaurant nestled in upper Manor Park. The ambiance is great for date night dining or girls night out and the meals are yummiiieee. Our server was not unpleasant however she was not pleasant or warm which was a bit of a turn off. We had creamy shrimp alfredo pasta with garlic bread, curried shrimp with flat bread, balsamic rice and a serving of pickles in sauce & a mojito. Prices are comparable however on the higher end based on location. We will return and definitely recommend.

  • 1/5 Heather L. 7 months ago on Google
    This place is not as it appears to be so don’t waste your time to plan an event. Customer service sucks… not to mention if you have to deal with Karen. She will change her mouth every time you talk to her. She provided no insights or recommendations, so if you’re planning an event for the first time, then you’re on your own. She took forever to communicate. She’ll give you a quote then keep adding each time something comes up. In one instance she said cakes were not allowed, then several weeks later she changed and said it’s allowed. She kept sending a few lines of WhatsApp messages to the point where I had to call and request a detailed invoice outlining what I’m paying for. Exactly less than 3 weeks before the event, we decided to stand the loss of our deposit and took our business elsewhere which we are quite happy with. Karen, you are a total disappointment as a manager. As a Jamaican, I would prefer to support my country, but the way you operate is definitely a turn off. I would never recommend this place to a dog.

  • 4/5 Gary M. 8 months ago on Google
    Food was excellent, but wait for food was long. They apologized though as they were backed up.

  • 5/5 sasha p. 8 months ago on Google
    Always have a pleasant experience at Cellar 8. I recently went there on my SO birthday. Service was excellent and they were very accommodating. When I reserved I informed them we would be accompanied by our 1yo baby and they ensured that we were comfortably seated in one of the cozy tables which worked out perfectly because she fell asleep just before we got our meals and I was able to put her blanket down and lay her on the "couch" while we still got to enjoy our meal and have some alone time without worrying if she was safe or comfortable. Completely warmed my heart. Our servers were so nice yes servers because they seemed to be having a tight shift so the gentleman at the bar ended up getting us the wine while our other server was taking care of other guests. I'm assuming the owner/manager was also there at the time and she assisted to make sure things went smoothly. There's just a homey feeling about this place I've been going there for years and it's the same ambiance idk if its the lighting the perfect tone of the music or what it's just comfortable there perfectly tucked away. Oh and the food was good

  • 5/5 Zhan L. 9 months ago on Google
    Superior ***quiet*** ambience for dinner. Excellent, subtle service. Excellent cocktail. I only had a chicken wings appetizer and a lychee pastry dessert, both were decent. I'll return to check out the main dishes.

  • 5/5 Yannick W. 3 years ago on Google
    Place is beautiful and the food taste really great with quality ingredients. They have a wide selection of wines as well. In terms of price it is more costly than other restaurants but I believe the taste of the food and the ambience justifies it. There is also a private section upstairs that costs 50,000 jamaican to eat at.

  • 4/5 Kimberly S. 3 years ago on Google
    It was ok... service was good

  • 5/5 Garwin B. 3 years ago on Google
    Anywhere that has good customer service will definitely see me again and again. Great ambiance 👍

  • 4/5 Damion L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, I have been there once and I went away with a nice impression. I need to revisit to try out more options though.

  • 4/5 Nneka H. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and ambience

  • 4/5 Julliane P. 3 years ago on Google
    The place nice cozy....and comfortable....customer service is superb and so it makes up for the pricey food.....location is Heller nice too.....overall great place to be.......💃💃💃💃

  • 4/5 NaturAlly _. 3 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere was great and the staff was friendly

  • 5/5 Anandalee H. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfectly splendid

  • 5/5 Vaughn P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and great service. They were very conscious about dining safely in the pandemic and made every effort to make our experience comfortable.

  • 3/5 Drea A. 3 years ago on Google
    Our waiter was absolutely amazing. Appetizers were delicious! Calamari with a sweet dipping sauce and some crab meat thing with tostones. My burger was ... ok

  • 5/5 Stef S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service, food was delicious. Nice and safe environment. Would recommend

  • 5/5 Shavelle S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice little spot with reasonable prices. Customer service was great as well.

  • 5/5 Hushay M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wine n dine

  • 5/5 Sincerely T. 3 years ago on Google
    Made a reservation for my fiancee bday and it was a wonderful experience ... the ambience was excelent ... our waitress was so welcoming and inviting and full of vybz ... the food didnt take long to get ready and taste exceptionally well ... recommend 100% for any get together or chill spot ... the food is a little on the pricy side but the proportion and taste is worth it.

  • 4/5 James B. 3 years ago on Google
    It was lovely

  • 5/5 Gary K. 3 years ago on Google
    Impeccable customer service everything I go. Great food and great atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Jennifer W. 3 years ago on Google
    The Rib Eye steak was good!

  • 5/5 Deidre C. 3 years ago on Google
    The service was excellent the food was excellent. My dinner party had to ask the chef to come out so we could let him know how much we enjoyed the food.

  • 5/5 Annette G. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is great....service impeccable

  • 5/5 Shara c. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent customer service, food was impeccable!

  • 5/5 deuane t. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice experience

  • 5/5 Cranston M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice ambiance, good food, wide selection of spirits

  • 2/5 Jack M. 3 years ago on Google
    Too white.

  • 5/5 Tamar h. 3 years ago on Google
    Went on gustazos it was excellent and the service impeccable.

  • 3/5 Marlon K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, nice selection of wines. Food was average, "wedges" that were really just fries were cold and soggy and had to be returned

  • 5/5 Robert H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 5/5 Wonga G. 3 years ago on Google
    Cellar8 has delicious food but is a bit on the pricey side of Kingston eats. I highly recommend the Crab Dip - AMAZING. Yet to have a bad meal there. The pasta, wings, sliders, pizza and fish tacos are all tasty. Their bartenders are absolutely lovely. You can reserve their upstairs dining area for a more homey vibe with a larger group, complete with couches and low tables instead of the standard dining furniture found downstairs.

  • 5/5 Jheanelle B. 2 years ago on Google
    Food and Service was good. Everything tasted good!

  • 5/5 jermaine w. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to meet and chill with friends. Great food and good bar


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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