About Jano Bistro
If you are looking for a French restaurant in Aro Valley, Wellington, Jano Bistro at the Aro Valley area is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Wellington, within walking distance of the centre.
Diners come here for French food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as croque monsieur. It is one of 10 French venues we list in Wellington. The menu also crosses into fine dining territory.
Jano Bistro opens 4 days a week and is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays. The earliest start is 5:30 pm on Wednesdays, and the latest finish is 11:30 pm on Wednesdays. It stays open late on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, which is handy after a show or a late flight. In total it trades for about 24 hours each week.
As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a French restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Aro Valley easy to explore on foot.





