Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: October 2026 • Glocal Bistro, Totara Park, Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Welcome to Glocal Bistro
These terms govern your use of our website (glocalbistro.co.nz) and dining services at our Totara Park location. By booking a table, placing an order, or browsing our platform, you agree to these standard conditions.
Table Reservations & Dining Etiquette
- Grace Period: Reserved tables are held for up to 15 minutes past your booking time. If your party is running late, please call us at (04) 280 1249 so we can hold your table.
- Large Group Bookings: For parties of 8 or more, we appreciate at least 24 hours prior notice to prepare appropriate seating and staffing.
- Cancellations: If your plans change, please cancel or notify us via telephone or online link as early as possible so other guests can be accommodated.
- Special Requests: We do our best to satisfy indoor booth or table location preferences; however, specific table placement is subject to real-time dining flow.
Pricing, Currency & Payment Terms
- New Zealand Dollars (NZD): All prices across our menus, event listings, and website are quoted in NZD.
- Goods and Services Tax (GST): All stated prices are inclusive of 15% New Zealand GST.
- Accepted Payments: We accept EFTPOS, major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard), and cash in restaurant.
- Price Integrity: Menu prices are subject to seasonal availability of fresh New Zealand produce. Any price updates will be reflected accurately on our digital menu.
Allergens & Dietary Information
We take pride in accommodating various dietary preferences including Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, and Dairy-Free options. However, please be aware that our kitchen prepares dishes containing seafood, gluten, nuts, dairy, and eggs.
If you or any guest in your party has severe allergies (such as anaphylaxis or coeliac disease), please inform our waitstaff upon arrival so our chefs can take special precautions.
Privacy, Cookies & Analytics
Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. In brief:
- We comply fully with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
- We use essential functional cookies to manage your dining reservations and digital orders.
- On our live production domain (glocalbistro.co.nz), anonymous website telemetry via Microsoft Clarity is used to improve user navigation. No personal financial or sensitive data is tracked.
Governing Law
These terms and any dining agreements are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
Have questions about our terms?
Our friendly management team is always here to assist you.
