TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Lower Hutt - Updated November 2024

Oli & Mi Kitchen

89/100 (1419 ratings)

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"If you have never been here, go! Seriously the best place we have eaten, the food is ridiculously good and the service is absolutely amazing. Thanks..."

Regan Hirst

"Extremely wonderful experience at OLI and MI tonight. Relatively quite and romantic setting, brilliant service and amazing food. We had the..."

Hayden Ormiston

"Divine food, jovial host made my parents and I feel like we’d been personally invited, stylish surroundings. Couldn’t fault a thing about any of..."

Emma Drysdale

"The dishes have been constructed around very subtle and smart fusion decisions, and the presentation is delightful. The desserts are whimsical,..."

Michael Perkins

"We celebrated a family birthday here last night and must say the food, service and ambience was superb, they also provided a stunning array of gluten..."

Sarah Garnham

"Enjoyed a fantastic meal with my colleagues at Oli and Mi. I was impressed with the service and the food was absolutely fantastic. Great..."

Doug Lind

"This restaurant was recommended and we decided to try it. I am glad we did. Our entrees were fresh and delicious and the desert was outstanding. The..."

Anna Kulinski

"Top notch. Delicious food, devine wine and gorgeous staff. Absolute decadence! I recommend you book a table before hand so you are not..."

Jem'nCaleb Tupe

"Loved this place awesome service delicious food and great wine we will definitely be back..."

Luhia Wright

"The best restaurant in Petone! Lovely building, amazing food and friendly staff - the garlic prawn tapas are..."

Christine Dickinson

"The best dining experience we've had in years Gorgeous food and fantastic staff Thank you for making my birthday dinner so enjoyable We will all be..."

Julie Chamberlain

"These guys are simply brilliant, from an exceptional food quality to an amazing service, we are lucky to have such a gem in our community! I..."

Julia Sophia Soares Varra

"It was just the ultimate dinner. Fantastic service and the Staff were just amazingly friendly. Certainly NO complaints from me. Totally will..."

Fiona Binns

"Really nice atmosphere, super tasty food, bloody good wine swiftly followed by friendly attentative staff! Our new favourite restaurant! Here's to..."

Dan Holmes

"Wonderful experience at Oli & Mi! Staff were very attentive, friendly and went above and beyond for my partner and I. In particular, it was my..."

Timothy Lam

"Came here with a freind to celebrate his birthday, wait staff were accommodating friendly and very knowledgeable. Food was yummy and did not..."

Stasha Rapata

"Ordered takeaway online via deliver easy. Pork and cabbage dumplings and beer battered fries. Dumplings are steamed (not a problem for me) best..."

Estelle

"This pl is has amazing service. The food was delicious - highly recommend trying this pl. Had the sharing platter,duck breast, market..."

Sei

"Delicious food and homely personal experience!! We had the fish of the day which was beautifully cooked and the seafood paella which was flavourful..."

Sweecasam

"We came here after not being able to dine in at another restaurant, but we are so glad that we chose Oli and Mi! The tasting plate for 2 people is..."

Pho Bui

"Absolutely loved the food! I tried almost everything on the menu with a party of 6 and we were so taken back by the flavoring and fulfillment of each..."

Summer-raine Thompson-vercoe

"Delicious, delicious, delicious. The scallops were melt in the mouth and could almost be described as fluffy, the duck breast was moist and..."

Hedonistacal

"Delicious food and amazing service. Started off with the share platter and then ordered the black angus steak and whole market fish with some sides..."

Lisa Lee Chai

"Tasting platter was awesome. The staff were great and attentive. Deserts were Devine. Favourite starters were the prawns and scallops. Chocolate..."

Wei Loong Ting

"Great service visiting for lunch today. We had the W.O.A.P. festival dish, this was amazing and we were treated to the dinner dessert. Would highly..."

Leeanne Coppard

"Had a delicious, well constructed meal here last time I was in town. Wonderful food, knowledgeable and friendly service, can highly..."

CH

"Wow. This place is amazing. The atmosphere, the table settings, the incredible service. The wine knowledge and food knowledge was out of this world...."

Tim Nesdale

"To begin order the mixed entrée platter; You will not regret it. (Considered ordering another as main)Overall the food is excellent, worth..."

Matt Shepherd

"First proper meal out having moved to Petone. Fantastic food, rewarding experience. Super friendly staff and fresh menu, really good flavors, varied..."

Daniel Franks

"The food was so exceptional from tapas to dessert, I told my family I would write a 5 star review on every possible foodie site. I lovedThe..."

Kylie R Fletcher

"Wow. Went for a special family birthday dinner. We honestly couldn't fault this place. The service was fantastic, really friendly and welcoming. We..."

Jessica Lane

"So happy to have a quality asian fusion restaurant in the Hutt area! Lamb and beef dishes were excellent, seafood was very fresh save for the crab..."

Karen Zhang

"Had the tasting platter and the lamb spare ribs from the Tapas menu. Nice , fresh ingredients and great flavours. Spare ribs are a must try! Service..."

Liam Haberfield

"Dined at this little treasure of a place in Petone earlier. Loved the unique menu (European and Asian fusion), the delicious food (we highly..."

R-Dee Roche

"This is a classy, delicious, intimate restaurant in Petone, across the harbour from Wellington. Our group had beautifully cooked scallops, beef,..."

Lady Lemon

"Lucky we called and made a booking for 3, even 8pm dinner it’s still all full for the tables. Good food (very detailed and good portions for the..."

Tracey Lu

"Awesome service, we came on a Friday night and they were busy but happy to seat us. Great service, very friendly and attentive. We had the prawn..."

Jenna O'Donnell

"We loved this place. We had a great experience. The service was well balanced between friendly and professional. The food was very tasty too a fusion..."

Estephany Acuna

"Beautiful atmosphere, really enjoyed my time here. The food was beautiful and exciting, staff were super friendly and inviting. I feel as though an..."

Stacey Grant

"Went out for dinner with the folks, the food was spectacular. Delicious vege options and they will upsize entrees to main sizes. My only..."

Susie Campgirl

"Liked it a lot! The best part is the atmosphere, each table is kind of private as the restaurant has multiple rooms. The food is pretty good, have..."

Dave McKelvey

"If you are looking for a cozy homey place with exquisite cuisine and wine list and high class service, go to Oli&Mi. We love good and interesting..."

Svetlana S (SvS)

"Delicious food. Highly recommend the tasting platter. Went with our 12yo foodies and they loved it too! We had three courses and it was all..."

Justin and Amanda

"Not big but very nice set up. Tried two dishes from lunch menu quite happy about them. Will come back for dinner another day. Recommend house made..."

Elaine SH

"A brilliant spot to go for some quality fare! Chef is consistent and presents some amazing food. Love the fact that it’s an old dentistry, but this..."

James Lamb

"We had an outstanding meal here from entree to dessert 🍰.... And super service with the 🍷 wine.. We were brought wine over even when we had..."

Carol Golding

"Enjoyed this place! Beef 4 ways was amazing and sharing platter was great for..."

Josie Burke

"Attentive staff who kept our water glasses full. 😋 Delicious starter for 2 followed by mains with sides of seasonal greens. We booked through..."

Te Quila (TK)

"OMG! Fine dining in Petone. Simply delicious food, that is well presented without being pretentious. The staff are very knowledgeable about the menu..."

Andrew Eckersley

"First time and great experience. Excellent food, good service, nice decor. Highly..."

Keith Thomas

"Like always, food was delicious, wine a good choice and always made to feel welcome. Never been disappointed coming..."

monique matangi

Adzuki Bean Cafe & Restaurant

87/100 (453 ratings)

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"Great food great service. They were very accommodating with a birthday cake we brought in and even offered to takr photos for us. Definitely 5..."

Donna Hicks

"Great food at good prices. Friendly service and nothing is ever too much trouble. Go to the daytime cafe weekly and love it, food is so tasty. ..."

Katy Stonyer

"Great service, delicious food. Highly recommend the Salmon. Desserts and great coffee. Keep up good..."

Tira Maiangi August

"Went there last night for a 3rd time recently and it was again amazing food with lovely staff. Each time I have been the food has been delicious with..."

Sally

"The venison pie is delicious as is the hash stack. Great place to stop in for for lunch or breakfast and it's in the entertainment book.. Bonus!!..."

Jade Amber

"The food is delicious, my favorite dish is the Seafood chowder, and the Salmon fish cake - I'm talking big servings in very big plates. Great chef..."

Vivi August

"A friend and I came in on the fly for a sunny morning coffee, and I am extremely impressed. The short black I'm consuming is on point. Thanks team!..."

Cyn Gibb

"Absolutely recommend! Service was great, they do BYO wine and have a tasty selection menu - they make a perfect medium rare scotch fillet and an..."

Emma Gibbons

"Good meal, good service, friendly staff. Decor a bit tired and dimly lit. Had poached eggs on toast, all cooked perfectly. Would come..."

Thomas Basil Perry

"Food was yummy and the staff were attentive. I haven't been in a while but I've never heard bad things. Will have to add that back to my..."

Kerryn Yeats

"I went solo for breakfast this morning (ANZAC Day) and had an excellent vegetarian breakfast. There was one small family group while I was there, and..."

William Daveis

"Wow. We had such a fantastic feed. The duck was not dry, all 3 meals were fantastic. The staff were great and we felt the 30km drive was worth it. We..."

Pete Irvine

"Totally love this place.. amazing service and yummy food. If I could rate higher I would. Totally recommend the eggs Benedict with spinach and salmon..."

Tanya Walker

"We've been her a couple of times lately and the food is always fresh and well prepared albeit slightly on the pricey side. The decor is looking tired..."

Mark Embleton

"The food here is consistently excellent. I had the individual beef wellington and my wife had the duck. Both very tasty. In fact I don't think we..."

Henry Blair

"A very impressive amount of GF items on the menu. Very big portions and friendly staff. The big vege breakfast really is BIG! Would definitely come..."

Jay

"Live near by.Love the breakfast food.Food is always fresh and delicious. The beef wellington is always a treat as not many places do..."

Hubert Cheng

"My Dad and I came here for dinner on a Friday night, there were a few groups in the restaurant but it wasn't overly busy. The service was excellent..."

Katie Hansen

"Adzuki Bean is absolutely fantastic! I love it!It was my birthday and my partner surprised me with our dinner location, I would have never..."

Helena

"This cafe continues to deliver great fresh food, beautifully presented mains and delightful desserts. The staff are always friendly and attentive. ..."

Carolyn

"Love this place. Nice relaxing atmosphere, attractive decor. We popped in for a late night coffee after dining at a very cramped and noisy restaurant..."

Samantha Pearson

"This is one of our very favourite places. Despite having such excellent food, it is usually very quiet with nice ambience. Our meals were excellent..."

Mike Hanley

"Wow what amazing food! My husband and I had never been there before, had not heard anything about it but saw the blackboard inviting people to come..."

Keryn Goldsmith

"This is our favorite restaurant. We celebrate all of our special occasions here. Never disappointments, magical experience every time, flavors..."

Lynn Caulfield

"My partner had pain in his left leg so the waitress came out and started massaging his leg while we ate which was very..."

Zombie69

"Tried this place just because we had not been to it before and WOW, we will go again. Lovely service and food that was brilliant. Four of us went and..."

SMD

"Excellent food and service. Went out for dinner there last night, I was really impressed with the service which was friendly &..."

Sarah Kelland

"This is the first time for me to write reviews for any restaurant. I like eating out, and always use others' experience as the reference. I started..."

Will Cooper

"I really loved this place. It is my favorite. The food is fantastic and the waitresses are amazing. I watched a few people that walked in and were so..."

Muni

"After reading several reviews on many restaurants we decided to book our party of 30 for dinner at Adzuki Bean Cafe and Restaurant.We were not..."

Lisa Pompey

"Food was excellent. I had a minestrone soup starter, which was fantastic. Then had the beef wellington which was cooked to perfection. Will..."

Cindy Thompson

"This was our first time here and we had high expectations from reading the other reviews. We were not disappointed. The food was terrific and so was..."

Ray

"Our favourite restaurant. Menu has just been changed and there's some great new dishes on there. Well worth..."

MW

"The food is delicious. Christmas time went with friends and had the special Beef Wellington - superb. Every time we have eaten there either for..."

Nicole Horgan

"interior very spacious, great place to sit down and have a great supreme coffee, my husband had pan seared lambs fry with black pudding, while i had..."

Johanna

"We were in Petone yesterday and thought we would have a spot of lunch. As there was a parking slot outside Adzuki Bean we snaffled that. I..."

PeterMS

"We went in on a quiet night. The food was great. We got the beef wellington and seafood chowder. Our server was kind and made sure to let us know..."

SandraRosa Bryant

"First time in this place. I like my duck dish very much but my husband think the beef Wellington got too strong red wine taste(I like it though). The..."

Elaine SH

"Friendly staff and atmosphere, excellant meal, beautiful flavours, and attractive presentation. I had smoked salmon fish cake with beetroot, spinach..."

Donna Head

"Great food. The hardest part is working out which fantastic dish to eat. I am amazed this place is not full all the time. And has not changed. Still..."

Mad Pete

"Nice ambience and Friendly staff . Coffee and food was..."

MIDHIN

"We went here for a birthday dinner with a large family group, I can honestly say everyone really really loved the food great service and the..."

anton buys

"Really nice service and lovely staff. The food is always..."

Viola Du Toit

"Nachos were good but not sure the serving size was worth the..."

Paul Voorend

"Great service Food was luke warm but still good. Chocolate drink was..."

Kat Puk

"Had THE BEST ever berry cheesecake here last week. It was so creamy and so delicious, I'm going to buy one every week. Highly..."

Courtney Tokorangi

"This is my momz and I go to...the staff are friendly and we can have a decent conversation without so much noise and the food & coffee is 👌..."

Dora “Prinny Dee” T

"The best service I have had in a long time. Quick prompt and friendly. They definitely know what they are doing. Had beacon and eggs, toast was nice..."

Francious Du Toit

"I'm not a huge fan of the decoration, apart from that, we spent a pleasant moment to the sound of the piano. Good service, good food. This Isa good..."

William Quéant

"Had the big breakfast recently. Other than the dry baked beans component was more than ok..spinich a nice touch..Coffee was good to. Friendly chat..."

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