TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"Highly recommend Everything was amazing Highly recommend the seafood platter, so tasty and loved the variety and the great flavors. Everyone loved..."

Jellbell

Gayle Hooper

"Great little spot in Nelson. Many gluten free options and the omelette was fantastic (thanks..."

Sarah Healey

"Had a lovely coffee and sweet treat here. They have a great choice of food and sweets, especially GF...."

Karen Heney

Falafel Gourmet Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"I think this is the best falafel I have had in NZ! We ordered one small and one large falafel pita. The large was so big, I was very surprised!..."

L.B.

"I've only ever had the falafel pita but I've had that a million times, it's so good it's totally addictive..."

Mandy

"I have been eating these Falafels since I was at Nelson College for Girls and he had a stall on the side of the street. I've since moved from Nelson..."

Kayte Korach

"Delicious chicken kebabs..."

Gissy Fish

"The falafels are enjoyable and nourishing. I particularly appreciate them because no microwave ovens are used to heat the falafel balls, which are..."

Scott

"The place is amazing! So many options and everything is freshly made. This is a very good option of you want something g fresh, light and healthy...."

Julieta Nehme

"Wow! Everything I expect in a meal, wholesome, delicious food 😋, thanks..."

M A

"MAGNIFICENT. We had the platter for two and it would sit proudly alongside any of the casual meals we've eaten anywhere around the world. Nelson is..."

Spoz

"The owners of this charming authentic middle eastern restaurant/takeout in Nelson central prepare amazingly authentic food. My hummus & falafel..."

robert knight

"Great little shop with excellent food that has a home made taste, not just commercial ingredients. The best thing is that they have chosen to adjust..."

Tyrone Penning

"Best falafel in NZ, I couldn’t recommend more ! Great service & valence for..."

גל דגול

"Best falafel in nz great chef and very well family business Well done keep up the good work I wish we had a branch in..."

Sam

"Authentic middle eastern food. The real thing. Always fresh. Plenty to eat. Clean. Friendly fast service. Consistently..."

Tina Stanton

"The gluten-free platter is terrific..thank..."

Mark Holmes

"Scrumptious cuisine. Excellent service. Charmingly authentic..."

Miranda Wood

Green Bamboo Vietnamese

Grilled Pork Vermicelli Noodles

Bao bun

Prawns

Seafood Stir Fried Noodles

Fresh Spring Rolls Prawns and Pork

Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

Mango Colada Mocktail

Pancakes

Chicken Stir Fried Noodles

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was delicious, fresh full if flavourful and excellent portions. Party of six well taken care of, the Gin Sour was a treat! Would have liked a..."

Emma Riddell

"Had the eggplant and tofu dish, fried rice and two mocktails. The mocktails were excellent 👌👍 The atmosphere of the restaurant is calm, quiet..."

Ann K

"Awesome place! Delicious food, pretty decoration and calm ambient music. Everything you need for a good experience. We had the chicken stir fried..."

Lilian Tauscher

"beef noodle soup (pho) had good broth, lemongrass chicken skewers were yummy and the mango colada mocktail was so creamy and delish!!!!!! would go..."

Peony Yang

"We shared our dishes to experience the Vietnamese food authentically. What a treat! They were due to close in one hour. The lovely waiter said that..."

Jenny Bryers Reneti

"Came here with a few colleagues and we all loved our meals. I had the fried dumplings to start and then the salad with prawns for main. The flavors..."

Andree Callaghan

"Have always had such a lovely experience every time I’ve visited. My partner and I have been in multiple times together and are always so impressed..."

Stella Ferguson

"Great dinner. We had crispy spring rolls: crunchy and not greasy, stir fry noodle with chicken and spicy beef pho. We enjoyed every mouthful. Super..."

Maria P

"Great food, really fresh and full of flavour. Staff are friendly, polite and efficient. We've been here before and will be back..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Excellent food - had the passion fruit crispy chicken as starter, mains - mango and lemongrass chicken, and beef cheek red curry. Perfectly spiced..."

Michael England

Columbus Coffee

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place was delicious. The food was so good and the coffee was absolutely delicious. I am adding two photos. The mushroom was so incredible and it..."

Rodney T

""Best (Gluten-free) breakfast EVER!!" raved my 10 y/o son. That alone made it worth the trip and ensured we'd be back. Add to that excellent..."

Nonie Ward

"Love this Cafe, the coffee is superb and the food is really delicious. Highly recommend the chocolate brownie & salmon..."

Savannah Smith

"Yummmmm. I was able to get my first choice of food (the menu is in the process of changing) and it was fabulous. The flavour combinations were..."

Nicola Hawke

"Great coffee, fresh ingredients We took egg on toast which was..."

Yogev Tal

Diana Rainbow

"The service is very friendly and responds to the needs of the customer. The cafe is clean and offers pencils and toys for kids. The surrounding of..."

Robert Neumann

"Great staff, great coffee, great food. Loved it all ❤️ Thank you Ian for the great service..."

Alina Cat

"Love love love Havana Coffee Works! Great coffee, great cafe, great staff. Always a must stop when in Wellington, but when in Melbourne we order our..."

Diwash Thapa

"I was happy with the service, delivery was so fast than I expected. Nice food and drink. I recommend..."

Vincent Ikenna

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very relaxing atmosphere, good food and great coffee. Service was..."

Vernon Gates

"Great place, always nice to go to a cafe where it's clear that the owner/manager has passion for what they're doing. Beautiful coffee and awesome..."

Cory Wilson

"Great little cafe! We had the chicken berry pizza and it was..."

Asia Lantz

"Great coffee, burger was homemade and delicious. Nice staff. Great place to grab a..."

Chris Baylis

"They have the best coffee in Tasman, always served with a smile. Nothing is a problem for them, they are happy to change anything to suite the..."

Jennifer Valk

"Beautiful cafe with amazing coffe. The beef and red wine pie was absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Spent..."

Charlotte

"Very nice place inside. Very busy, food was good, but small serving size. Prices a bit high really, but would go..."

Albert Mc

"Beautiful food. Lovely outside dining..."

Trudy Mallaburn

"Best cheese scones ever and fantastic..."

Jill Cooper

"Great little café with such friendly service. My girlfriend and I came in whilst our camper was at the mechanics having broken down and they were so..."

Tom Mullee

"Friendly service and good coffee with lovely food. Pricing is reasonable..."

Vernon Gates

"Fabulous place for food, great Chai latte,nice ambience, lively staff & nice treats to take home from the..."

Barbara

"Really nice friendly staff. Nice food with rustic tasting pizza I really enjoyed. I make the trip just for the pizza sometimes. Still have a pie in..."

James Lockley

"Friendly busy wee cafe. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Nice selection of food..."

A. Alford

"This place serves good, clean food. As one with dietry requirements, I've stopped in here a few times and each time been pleasantly surprised by the..."

Gayle Montgomery

"Very welcoming owners and staff food is always fresh and tasty, great coffee, so relaxing, would recommend this place anytime...."

Janice Browning

"Called in this morning for a coffee while on my bike ride, great friendly service and a excellent soy latte. Many..."

BRENT BELOE

"Really tasty solid salad, good friendly service. Bathroom was nice and clean. Good stop when travelling for..."

James M

Two Little Fish

Meat Patty with Fish and Chips

The Big Tahuna Burger with Fish and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best fish and chips in Nelson, hands down. The chips are always fresh and the oil is clean. The fish of the day is usually fresh gurnard, and is..."

Phill Urquhart

"When you just want some not so oily Fish 'n Chips this is a great choice. Fish was perfectly cooked with a nice crunchy batter, half scoop of chips..."

Jenny Bryers Reneti

"Primo place for fish and chips...5 star everything...close, friendly, polite, foods nicely cooked, busy as everyday... pays to make a phone order..."

bIG cEe

"Awesome fish and chips every time I go..."

Terence Chapman

"If it's not official yet, I'm sure this is by far the best fish n chips in Nelson..."

Dana L

"Consistently good, The only issue I had was with oysters no flavor and very small but they were otherwise beautifully cooked with crisp batter as is..."

Michelle Robertson

"The food is fresh and good, and the burgers are very big..."

Bray W

"Very good quality fish and..."

Tony Robertson

"Nice fish n chips, but I had a very long wait for it, despite being the 2nd person to order. (I know, they must have been working on phone..."

Wandering Bear (Bear)

"Delicious food at a good price and sometimes even get more potato flips than we payed..."

Catalano

"Good little local option, really nice to have a piece of fish that is only ~20% batter instead of the usual 65% (Looking at you, Auckland fish and..."

Bruce Lamont

"First time here tonight and first in on opening as I had heard they get busy. Fish was tasty with crispy batter and chips cooked just 'perfectly',..."

A S

"Fish and chips always crisp and fresh, thank..."

Robyn Grant

"Definitely a store we keep coming back to. Friendly team. Great value for the food you get and the chips aren't too greasy. The burgers are healthy..."

Ben

"Love this place.great food, great service. Open on Mondays when most fish and chips stores are closed plus they..."

Dani K

"These guys understand that there is a science behind the perfect fish and chips. I ordered Gurnard and chips. Chips were square cut about 8mm thick,..."

P M

New Street Steakhouse

Steak Fries and Salad

Potato Wedges

New Street House Salad

Salt & Pepper Calamari

Eye Round Steak

Braised Lamb Shank

Fried Potato Chips and Salsa

Loaded Fries with Cheese

Fresh Bluff Oysters

Angus Sirloin Steak

T Bone Steak and Eggs

Fried Chicken Burger Meal

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Looks like new management. Good steak, cooked perfectly and nice and tender. Portion size was large but not too big. Kids had burger and popcorn..."

Chris Rodley

"Food is good but not the best. Staff are friendly and..."

Jam

"Best ever breakfast in NELSON ATHE..."

Bhawandeep singh

"The food was absolutely delicious, the staff are great & really friendly, had a little wait on our food but was worth it! Great atmosphere, really..."

Tracie McNally

"We celebrate our engagement at this restaurant and it was such a great night to remember. The food was so delicious and the staff were friendly. The..."

Vishaal A Prasad

"This place is not just one of the greatest watering holes. The service was amazing - food was massive and tasted delicious 🤤. Will be back for..."

Leighton-Lee Ngawaka

"Nice meal. Crackling on the pork belly was a bit of a let down as it was soft. Loved all the bacon in the wedges. Very bar like atmosphere but still..."

Sharon W

"Went for son's 18th birthday dinner. Everyone really enjoyed their meals and service was good. They even offered my son a free Brownie Dessert for..."

Delwyn Curtis

"Great food at great prices. We really enjoyed our dinner and experience the staff were welcoming and the atmosphere really warming. Highly..."

Roberta McLean

"Awesome place for live music and best steak!! 👌would give it a 5 star if the tables outside were cleaned properly..But overall it's..."

Gautam Vlogs

"Stunningly big portions, friendly attentive staff, extremely clean and well lit. Thoroughly enjoyed dining, was so good, we went back the second..."

Katy Martin

"The best steakhouse in Nelson, we all meat eaters and really enjoy different tastes of meat. They were really huge, so I would recommend girls choose..."

Girl and her Computer

"Amazing service. Loved the bartenders and great meal! Definitely recommend..."

RamPeng

"You might be forgiven for thinking its just a sports bar as the bright lighting sort of dispels the restaurant atmosphere but then you get your steak..."

Flightless Clover

Tongtara Thai Restaurant

84/100 (1374 ratings)

Spicy Noodles Chicken

Curry

Rice Noodle Soup with Pork

Fish with Panang Curry

Green Curry

Stirfry Beef

Red Curry

Fried Rice Main and Background Chef Special Chilli Chicken and Plain Rice

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ordered the Duck Red Curry and Tom Yum Soup. The duck red curry has an interesting medly of green grapes, lychee and pineapples which gives a..."

ZY

"Everything was Fantastic ! A cool rainy grey early evening ... Nice and warm and cosy inside with relaxing chilled music playing in the background. ..."

Maria Holden

"This is the first time we have dined here. The table really was not big enough to fit glasses, extra drinks and our dishes. The food was good, the..."

Nina Elisabeth Bakker

"This is the best Thai food and restaurant in Nelson and I would go as far to say the best we have tasted in New Zealand. Great subtle flavours in..."

Nicky McBride

"Pretty spicy. Nice spot. Attentive service. Price is reasonable. Got a windrow seat and waitress took order promptly. Entrée arrived quickly and was..."

Chris Rodley

"Beautiful food. Nice atmosphere. Very friendly..."

Tanya Harnett

"Very nice food. Fantastic service. Warm atmosphere . Very..."

Vernon Gates

"Value for money and tasty Thai food. The waitress was so polite, friendly and helpful. She made the place even more..."

CF Sutrisno

"Amazing food, excellent service, and an great atmosphere. Staff were very courteous, and forever filling the water glasses for our table for us as..."

Daryl Linton

"Always amazing. Service is second to none and the food is delicious and quick. You have to try the duck curry with lychees, very..."

Odette Watson

"*The best Thai Food in the town* The most closer taste to local Thai Food!And, I have been going 3 times in a month with my friends! Recommend the..."

Estella Chai

"Reasonably priced Thai restaurant food. Delicious, well-presented meal served by polite staff. 😊 Kids love the food too as much as the adults!..."

Madeline Ng

"Best Tom Yum fried rice in the region. A bit slow for lunch but with this level of tastiness it's worth..."

Michiel Heynekamp

"Ordered for take away. The Golden Puffs actually used real puff pastry dough, so they were flaky and delicious, even after a 15 min car ride back..."

Alexandra Smith

Tequila and Tacos for Breakfast

Vegan Vegetable Burrito

Big Drink of Tomato Juice

Burrito

Beef Burrito I Enchilada Espinacs

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place really exceeded my expectations. The waiting staff was pretty good. There was one instance when they forgot to serve us our desert, but..."

Tinos.adventure

"Our favorite restaurant in Nelson, very authentic mexicano cuisine and reasonably priced. The seafood burrito and ceviche do our local fish justice,..."

Julie Hixon

"I thought it was pretty authentic Mexican food (not that I've been to Mexico), generous servings, fantastic attentive and friendly service, food was..."

Charmaine

"Great place to be really nice food burritos and quesadilla and everything lovely environment friendly staff :) only thing I didn't like was the music..."

Prashant Ahuja

"We went to Nicola's Cantina last night for the first time ~ Was quite blown away to say the least! Enjoyed the food (Jalapeno Prawns - Amazing), the..."

Geoff Adams

"Great place to come for tasty mexican food and delicious Golden Bear Brewery beers! Recommend the fajitas! Fun casual atmosphere although it can..."

Mic Heynekamp

"We came in late on a Wednesday evening and were the last to order. The staff were fun and friendly and we were happy to enjoy a good atmosphere and..."

Jasper Gobes

"Such lovely decor and a really chill vibe. We enjoyed the margaritas at $18 a piece. The cerviche was excellent ($24), although I would have liked..."

Kim Seaward

"The best & the only authentic Mexican food in Nelson was extremely scrumptious, however you may have to re order your mains because of the portion..."

Sneha Bharadwaj

"Such a great spot with a real traditional feel and great atmosphere. Amazing food and friendly staff that went out of their way to make sure we were..."

Matt Goodman

"Great little Mexicano Restaurante. Delicious margaritas, excellent music. Had the tacos gf pescado and beef. Tasty and well priced for the size...."

loveleov

"We enjoyed our meals here. We were squeezed in on a really busy Friday night in a cozy corner. Service was prompt with mocktails and a nice big good..."

Steve Warne

"I enjoyed every moment in this place. The food was excellent, staff friendly and helpful. I'll be back again..."

Aleksandar Jovic (Alex)

"Absolutely amazing food, tamales out of this world, super authentic. Staff were good although a bit slow on order takings, and their hot sauce they..."

Jemmah Shelling

"I've had quesadelas in some od places all over the world... And tonight I tasted one of the best in my home country...."

Altercode “Atercode”

"Excellent food and fun atmosphere! Almost all the menu is Gluten-free as well. We tried the Burritos, guacamole, tacos, chorus, chocolate cake,..."

Matat Lipsky

"Nice and cosy. Food is great quality..."

Adrie Jansen van Rensburg

"a little small for the amount of people we had but the atmosphere was fantastic and the staff where very..."

Jasmyne Taylor

Pizzeria Bella

Wheelchair Accessible

"The pizza was super great, the atmosphere was nice, the waitress was super Nice and cheerful. The garlic bread was much more than expected: not that..."

João Pinela

"Best pizza in town! Sizes are huge, owner great and the staff amazing. Atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Gluten-free and vegan options available...."

Liana Garcia

"Caution. The x-large size pizza is really large! So much delicious pizza for the price! Loved the base, thin and crispy. The cannelloni was cheesy..."

Rod K

"Great hospitality and customer services! Great atmosphere and very friendly staff.. Food...amaazing..you can tell a great effort and thought have..."

Maha Osman

"The best pizza in NZ! Also be aware: huge sizes. Small is medium, medium is large and so on. We tried the Cheese Rolls as starter and just by itself..."

William Comnisky

"Most excellent and authentic Italian pizzeria, delicious pizza with fresh vegetables and delicious homemade..."

Zerostudy1

"We went there on our first night in Nelson. We've since come back for the other three nights we've been in Nelson over the last two weeks because..."

Henry Riedl

"High quality of food, ingredients and service. Everything so fresh and the smell open your appetite, so don't eat before you go. We took home the..."

Einat Cohen Siboni

"Be aware: Large pizza are HUGE!!!! Very surprising but 100% worth it! (save some for lunch the next day! 😁) We called for 2 pizzas on take away,..."

alison richard

"EXCELLENT FOOD. Nice size pizza with toppings piled high up on top 😁 great value too. As a suggestion, keep an eye on the drinks we probably..."

Dean Gibson

"Great pizza experience. The owner was very happy and interactive with his customers. Highly recommend..."

John McNaught

"Absolutely delicious pizzas here. We shared a Mafia pizza, sizing was great and easily fed two of us. Menu has a fantastic range as well - from small..."

Logan Smith

"Great tasting Italian style pizza. A small size should easily feed one person. The cheese buns are also worth checking out. Long story short, if..."

Brad C

"Great 👍 place for pizza. Nice atmosphere and cool bike 🏍 in the..."

Peter Todd

"Some of the best pizza in the South Island . Great service . Best tiramisu I have..."

Michael Stewartsmith

The Indian Cafe Nelson

83/100 (1821 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Awesome food, awesome service. The beef bhuna and chicken do piyaza were to die for. Kingfishers just to keep the heat under..."

Irfan Choudhry

"Absolutely loved this beautiful gem in Nelson. Such incredibly yummy authentic Indian food and the atmosphere was great also 😊 Lovely place to..."

Laura Clarke

"Nothing hits the spot like a Lamb Vindaloo from the Indian Cafe! Thanks for always being constant and..."

Ruby O'Sullivan

"The Indian Cafe(town). Booked a table for four for 7pm and got to pick inside or out when we got there, awesome to have the option so we chose..."

Shaz Nicholls

"Unbelievably great traditional Indian food! Fast and professional wait staff. Would dine here every night if I had the..."

Sharon Tappenden

"The food was absolutely delicious � and all the staff were..."

Tessa Colville

"Great food and hospitality. Thanks Denise and..."

Martina Utz

"It’s always delicious food and awesome service. I’m a happy..."

Marcio Molinari

"Best Indian food I've had in NZ. Awesome. Great garlic..."

Cherry Lawson

"Best Indian ever. Was super impressed , friendly staff great family..."

Joanne Urlich

"Value for money with remarkable food. Will definitely go back..."

Terry Saltnes

"I love coming here. Great food. Great service. One of my daughter's faves..."

Wendy Pearce

"Amazing authentic Indian food. And I've eaten a lot of Indian food! The dishes taste just as though they do when you are in India itself. Full of..."

Charissa Gibson

"Quite possibly the best Indian I've ever had. Food was sooo good and service was top notch 😊 Pity we live so far away as this would most..."

Cailiosa Kelly

"We are on holiday from South Africa and had the pleasure of eating at this restaurant. Excellent food and service. We were warned about the wait but..."

Paula Walsh

"because this cafe is so busy I can understand why it can take awhile for service,esp fri or sat night. but if you go at any other time its not such a..."

Being Maggie

"Quite simply the best curry I've had. In Nelson for work for a night and decided on the takeout option. Seekh Kebab is absolutely amazing, vindaloo..."

Chris

"Excellent Food, Value and Service - Possibly some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Highly recommend their Mango Chicken and Butter Chicken...."

Geoff Adams

"We were at The Free House for a drink. They allow you to bring food from outside the establishment and eat it there. They even provide you with..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Can't beat Indian Cafe for Indian food in Nelson. I am a regular diner, both eat in and take out and always enjoy their food. The curries are not too..."

Rachel Galyer

"Found this restaurant using my nose from the amazing fragrances emitted by their kitchen and have not looked back since. The only place in Nelson I..."

Rhiannon Hui

"Denise the Maître d' runs a tight ship. I've eaten here almost monthly for many years and am never disappointed with the quality of the meals and..."

Mandy

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. Had a slight issue when we arrived of being seated close to an open door, and with it being a bit of a cold,..."

Rochelle

"very good im will come..."

Bob

"The most delicious indian food we have had!! We have been to the indian cafe many times, due to it's wonderful reputation it can be very busy...."

Amy

"Although we only had a take-away from the Indian Cafe it was one of the better Indian take-aways we have had. There was a very generous amount of..."

Roger Fraser

"By far the best indian cuisine we have ever had, tried lots of other indian resturants but Indian Cafe we will always return to to get that curry..."

Charlie And Suzy

"The Indian Cafe is located in a lovely old villa. The food is fantastic. The dishes are full of flavor and a good size. The Nan bread is hot and..."

J K

"This was a great place for a family Indian meal. The food was good quality obviously and the absolute best onion baji I have ever tasted. The only..."

Khymne Methven

"Best Indian Restaurant in Nelson by a long shot. Amazing prices, great friendly staff and awesome wine selection. Recommend the Original Banquet for..."

Nathan Capper

"The best Indian EVER!!!!! 18 years ago my parents and I went to Nelson for a night. We walked past a tiny little Indian takeaway place and decided..."

John Savage

"Awesome Indian food! This place really does it well. A nice atmosphere in either the indoor or the outdoor dining experience. Staff were good, local..."

Paul Steele

"We were visiting Nelson and had Indian Cafe delivered to our unit. It was absolutely delicious. Some of the best Indian food I have had in NZ...."

J Robertson

"Delicious food, friendly staff! The Indian Cafe is an excellent place in a great location in Nelson, opposite the former church turned pub! We loved..."

David Garwood

"Fantastic flavours, portion sizes and value. Beautifully cooked food. Good range of vegetarian and vegan options. Highly..."

Barry Wasson

"A friend at home in Wellington recommended. I am in Nelson for the day and decided to try. Lovely food, friendly staff. Will definitely be..."

Andrew Magnusson

"I have the special, chicken biryani, The portion was too large mainly rice with little other ingredients, and the chicken was too..."

Andy Saxby

"Very authentic and delicious food, vast selection of dishes and very friendly..."

Joanne Gillespie

"Great butter chicken! I asked for spicy and it had a kick but not too hot. Can’t complain about the food. The ambiance felt a bit too upscale for..."

nikolas34520

"Great value for great food. :) I got some Naan and loved it. The butter chicken was sublime. The wait staff was fantastic as well, very friendly..."

Paul Stevenson

"Great Indian food at good prices, we went at lunch and made the most of the Lunch specials. All was cheap, delicious and with good portions. As with..."

John Wilson

"What a superb experience!! Went for a takeaway, took 3 menus (enough for 4 adults and 3 young kids). The smell in the car was a torture… made it to..."

sébastien Chiarelli

Melrose House Cafe

83/100 (1424 ratings)

Citrus Cured Salmon Gravlax

Pork

Salmon Fillet with Side of Tomato

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went for high tea at Melrose and my family and I were absolutely amazed by everything! The price was very good for what we got: $36 per person..."

Joy Fu

"Stunning setting. Had a very enjoyable lunch and I chose roasted vegetable which was better than expected. Beautifully presented and much enjoyed...."

Jan De Courcy

"Just absolutely fabulous. Best cup of coffee I've had in a very long time.... gorgeous brunch. I had the Frumpets. Delicious and beautifully..."

Jo Watson

"I used to work at Melrose Cafe for 7 months last year, and those 7 months working there were the best months of my life. Melrose cafe is owned by an..."

Bianca Williams

"We discovered this place by accident. Had a lovely lunch here and some tea and scones after. Best choice ever. The lunch was delicious and healthy!..."

B B91

"Firstly, I think I have to address the amazing quality of service. The staff are sufficiently attentive without being annoyingly intrusive, and are..."

Jegan Nithianandan

"We had my daughter's surprise bridal shower at Melrose today. All of the staff went along with the secret squirrel plan and it was an absolutely..."

Tarsh Barnett

"Every December we come home to Motueka for early Christmas. We always go to Malrose for lunch. As we did today. Food was great, house/cafe was..."

chris ryan

"The cafe gives of a very relaxing vibe with excellent service. The food we ordered are delicious and beautifully decorated. As beautiful as the..."

Yun-shyh Pang

"This gorgeous cafe is a hidden gem in Nelson! Absolutely stunning ambiance for a relaxing weekend . Extremely friendly and courteous staffs with..."

Sneha Bharadwaj

East St.

83/100 (1377 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I adored this place. Super animal friendly, my dog was allowed inside while I had a delicious veggie meal and a cocktail. The atmosphere is the most..."

Misha Gildenberger

"What a great experience! This was our second time visiting the restaurant! We had the burger, garbanzo fingers, and Buddha bowl plus desserts,..."

Judit Angeli

"My partner and I were out for our final night visiting Nelson. Found ourselves enjoying the best meal yet! We had the ‘crumbed hot pot’ and..."

Hayden Strand

"When you walk in it’s an instant wow, the decor is amazing! I’ve been here twice now and both times the food has been on point with some of the..."

Konni Starr

"Excellent spot for GF and vegan food. Not a vegan myself but definitely still enjoyed the meal. Super quiet when we went but still had a good..."

Hugh Hucklesby

"Vegan and amazing. Delicious food and super helpful staff. We ended up having all our meals in Nelson with them!! Vicky and Tejas run this place and..."

Mukund Joshi

"One of the best plant based restaurants I've ever been too. All the dished pictured were outstanding. I'm a carnivore and didn't miss the meat. If..."

Ben Fernmoor

"Such a pleasure dinning at this hidden gem in Nelson! Absolutely delicious vegans meals. Great staff and atmosphere too. Will definitely be coming..."

Amy G

"Love this place! Finally, a real Vegan/Plant Based restaurant and I do friends like the food here too. Delicious variety of starters, mains and..."

Zsuzsanna Fáy

"My sister and I were visiting Nelson and decided we would like vegetarian for dinner so we popped into East St and we were warmly welcomed and taken..."

Gavin & Evelyn McLean

"Great, casual vegan cafe with a nice vibe and very welcoming staff. I spent the week trying out the menu and my highlight was the tumeric crepe,..."

BoB Ippitybobbob

"Really delicious food here! I had the chickpea fries and the chicken burger. Had to stop myself from trying the Creme Brûlée. Will be coming back..."

Jeremy Iles

"Really good vegetarian food, great attitude and atmosphere. You can really feel how the staff tries to brighten your day here the food is as happy as..."

Koby Ofek

"This was the best vegan meal of our entire trip to New Zealand. After our first night at East St. we quickly made a reservation to eat here again..."

Eitan Yellin

"I am not a vegan or vegetarian, but I thought this cafe/restaurant was amazing. Patty stack and chocolate cookie were delicious and of top quality...."

fran1942

"OMG the food here is AMAZING! We’ve been once before and we couldn’t wait to come back. When we came to Nelson last week on a public holiday they..."

Katie Salter

"Best vegetarian food in New Zealand! We got a fresh Sammie the Swan, a winter Hashcake, a beetroot soup and a red velvet coffee. It was well flavored..."

Richard Trierweiler

The Styx

83/100 (3503 ratings)

Pizza and Curly Fries

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Fantastic friendly service knowledgeable. Food was not only well presented but the flavors to match. Have found our little go to place while we are..."

Mark Keast

"A great way to finish the day in Nelson. Lovely food and pleasant, attentive and efficient service. I had seafood chowder, one of us had pizza and..."

TheGoodKiwi Nz

"Although I love to eat out, it can be very daunting and exhausting for me. I was born with a rare Metabolic Disorder in which I cannot eat protein,..."

Stephanie Lyes

"Great view, friendly staff and one of the best Seafood Chowders I've had in a long time - well seasoned and a good variety of seafood. The portions..."

EpiCurious

"The place is very comfortable and generous. For the amount of staff compared to number of customers, it took a while for someone to come over and..."

Tanya Engineer

"Ordered the pizza and pork belly. The pizza tasted pretty good and the pork belly was decent. However, love the ambiance of the restaurant and the..."

Margareta Dorothea

"Yesterday me and my partner visited The Styx Kitchen as it was recommended by a friend. On first entrance the inside of the resuraunt was completely..."

Mariette Cameron

"Yes they do have local craft brews on tap, but the coffee addiction needed tending to. Love their enormous cheesy scone and flourless orange..."

Heneedsfood

"Good food and chilled vibe.. Had the scallop carbonara .. was beautiful! Didnt feel ill halfway like i normally do, and ended up scoffing the entire..."

Thekittaysmeow

"I went here and had the seafood chowder. One of the best I have ever had! So generous with heaps of seafood. The waitress was thoughtful and funny..."

Astrid

"I've now eaten here many times at different times for brunch, lunch and dinner.The menu always has daily changing specials as well as..."

Mandy Rainbowrific

"I have been here many times, it is my local i guess. the staff are always vibrant, helpful and polite. the food is great, pizzas today were great,..."

Ian Lambie

"I have been several times now, different times of the day, just for coffee and cake in the afternoon and several times for dinner.All visits..."

Mandy

"My mother, wife and I visited The Styx for lunch and I must say, the service and meals were top notch. The ladies had Seafood Chowder and regard it..."

Eric Stewart

"My partner and I have been to several of the two-for-one Pizzas on Tuesday evenings. It was just right - a quick pizza and a glass of wine (or beer)..."

Chris T

"Went there in January with my family that were visiting. We had pizzas, but they were very good and the family still talk about "those yummy..."

Teresa Eddy

"Delightful restaurant by the sea. I am completely impressed that my platter of 3 seafoods (fish, garlic shrimp, calamari) and chips was served so..."

maureen mason

"Really lovely service. The Bloody Mary had a nice mild spice. The seafood chowder is one of the better ones I have had, highly recommend. Calamari..."

Amy Avocado

"The meal was lovely just a little sparse. Seafood Combo was talked up as more than enough for 1 person and would feed 2 persons. When it came to the..."

Tess Curry

"Nipped in for dessert and a coffee, fantastic service and food was excellent. We had the cheesecake. A very popular restaurant so would recommend..."

Gary Roberts

"Staff were so kind & friendly. Food was absolutley delish along with the drinks! Loved having a nice view on such a beaut day too..."

J Martin

"Lovely waitress. Took great care of us. Yummy food and cocktails (only wish they had oysters on the menu). Food came out pretty fast. The steak melt..."

Billie Gurl

"Food was excellent! Very fresh. Highly recommend the pan fried fish and chowder. Also tried the crumbed fish and fish&chips. Were also good. Service..."

Mihwa Lee

"Down from Auckland, visiting family and we went to dinner over Labour weekend. I’d been told the food was good. And it was superb! I ordered the..."

Anne Anderson

"Does this menu ever change? In saying that, my fish of the day was really delicious and cooked perfectly. Had a bit of a wait for drinks, etc, can..."

Janis Iggo

"Excellent food and friendly, helpful service. Great fresh seafood options which we all enjoyed. Chowder exceptional! Had a great spot outside with..."

Shane Buckner

Burger Culture

83/100 (2294 ratings)

Chocolate Mousse Donut

Ranching on the Ceiling Burger

Salted Caramel Pretzel Shakes

Donuts

Burger Sauce BB9

Cheeseburger

Baby Got Black Burger

Burger

Fish

Notorious and Spice Up

Curly Fries with Truffle Salt Pulled Pork and Cheese

Wheelchair Accessible

"A group of us rocked up on New Years Eve and although they were packed and super busy the service was great! Love that you can veganise any burger..."

Eating My Way Around

"Great food and service, loved eating at this place. I especially recommend getting the donuts as they are (in my opinion) the best in town..."

Danielle Hao-Aickin

"I came to this restaurant because I heard and read some good things about the place. When I placed my order, it was taken by a smiling and polite..."

Emmanuel

"Came here for lunch with my friends and it was such a great decision! Everything about this place was perfect. The interior of the place in..."

Tinos.adventure

"Great food, menu had just been redon recently with some really nice..."

Yoshia Rodley

"Delicious burgers, had the Chick Astley and the Henny Kravitz. Chips pretty good. Deep fried pickles with sriracha mayo 10/10. Good tap beer..."

Robert Lipping

"I had looked up on coming here before we came to stay in Nelson and I am so happy that I had come here definitely lived up to what I was thinking it..."

Danii Matthews

"Really yummy burgers ! We had the Lorena fried chicken and the spice up my life. Both were tasty. The vibe is cool at the venue as well. Burgers are..."

AS Reviews

"We visited Burger Culture while we were on holiday in Nelson. We had no idea what to expect. Our server was so friendly and made recommendations when..."

Kelli Morris

"Honestly I'm not a big burger fan and visited Burger Culture just with a company. But wow, how amazing kids&adults-friendly this place is! Yummy..."

Cozy Felt

"Best burgers in the top of the south hands down! Fried chicken is fantastic, milkshakes are awesome and the portions of chips are epic. You will..."

Bronson Dredge

"Awesome dining spaces! Amazing burger and friendly staff. Highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a decent flavour packed burger with excellent..."

Jim White

"Was an awesome meal, I went back the next day! The burgers were huge and they had just the right blend of flavours to be familiar yet exotic. Their..."

Chrystal Shewan

"I had the jackfruit burger which was really saucy with a bit of spice. The burger was full of flavour but a bit mushy for my liking. My boyfriend had..."

Jane Bennett

"We enjoyed the vibe we in this place. Fresh ingredients were used in the burger. Absolute delight. Huge portions. Their in house donuts are a must..."

Lakshmi Dhana

"Yuuummm! Tried the blue cheese burger & the pulled pork burger - both so so good with a delicious char-grilled taste! I've had mates talk this place..."

Marcus Hendriks

"Delicious food, great ambience and lovely staff. The service from the staff was very friendly, fast and efficient. Our food arrived quickly and the..."

John

"I've tried most of the burgers here and they've all been delicious (the Korean fried chicken style is the best imo). The burgers are also super..."

Achini Samarasekara

"Interesting selection of burgers, the black burgers were particularly appealing, though just a little lacking in truffle flavour for my Truffle..."

Celia Chan

"Delicious food , fun interior , great selection on the menu, and the loaded fries are so good. The gravy and cheese. The staff are welcoming and..."

Brianna Hamilton

"Good selection of gourmet burgers and hop federation craft beers. Their black bun burgers were interesting. I particularly liked their truffle fries...."

Dean Ching Yee

Kush Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic coffee & great service! The vibe was relaxed & quirky! Visiting from Wellington I can hands down say this is the best coffee I've tried in..."

Roxanne Amelia

"Great coffee selection and very friendly service in Nelson. They have their own blends that will not disappoint coffee lovers! No breakfast apart..."

Daniel Galvan

"Had two great flat whites here. The coffee is organic & you can actually buy the beans here too. The cafe is cosy with lounges to while away the day..."

DianaW

"We ate here with the family and had a relaxing time. Friendly staff, chillaxed cafe vibe, only complaint is only two cooked breakfast options on..."

Nicky Woodbury

"My regular morning coffee stop. Best coffee in town, fast and friendly service. The atmosphere is great too, perfect for sitting reading the paper or..."

Lucy Smith

"In agreement with great coffee and fast, friendly service. I do reccommend the hot chocolate..."

Kayleigh

"Enjoyed the flavours of this coffee. Was well presented & served quickly. This coffee shop has a definite retro vibe. Lots of cosy couches with..."

Diana Waines

"Flat white is very excellent and a comfortable place, I visit them every day with the same distinctive..."

Ibrahim Alkhlaiwi

"Was visiting from California during NYE. Went on a morning run, ended up in the middle of city centre and needed coffee so went into a store to ask..."

Tamami Naito-Badessa

"Best coffee in Nelson! Lovely people, responsibly (fairtrade and organic) coffees and outstanding teas, it was tough to choose. Finally, decided on..."

K. Sandweg

"Great cafe, fab coffee but please warm those beautiful scones a little before serving them to customers… we weren’t asked so just assumed that..."

Jan Macleod

"Love their Kerala long black (brewed with crushed cardamom pods) it's the only cafe I've ever seen with cardamom coffee on the menu. The beans are..."

Travis Nobles

"I travel around for work and also drink a lot of coffee. Kush's espresso with infused cardamom is 😗👌 Probably the best coffee in..."

Pete Familton

"Crunchy cheese scones, Coffee as per.. Too die for!!.. Due to COVID19 closures & staff changes a tricky start to my morning cafe & Dominion! But Andy..."

Sean Taylor

"Nice single shot... Really good selection of cakes for the hubby sweet tooth. Nice and clean with great friendly..."

MissMinimish

"First time so laid back very nice and don't forget organic coffee The..."

Michael Whareaitu

"We toured through NZ for 3 weeks and this shop had the best flat white, pie, and service that we came across. Thanks for being..."

Chris Duncan

"One my fav cafés to chill. It has a relaxed atmosphere. Bit disappointed this time that the new barista served me a latte instead of ordered latte..."

Monika de Neef MacGill

"Always fantastic coffee and cheese scones, I’m so lucky to have this coffee shop as my local, staff are always friendly. Love that they run how..."

Michelle Rose

"Great ambience but most importantly top quality..."

Nicky Lee

"Lovely place, friendly stuff, tasty food, gluten free options for our Coeliac son were..."

Matat Lipsky

"Wonderful service, atmosphere, and..."

Mandy Lipinski

"Great espresso, cool..."

Rasli Ramlan

Mama San

Satay Chicken Skewers

Roti with Peanut Sauce

Vietnamese Panelhe Bánh Xèo

Stir Fried and Chicken

Curry

Vietnamese Crispy Rolls Entree

"Stunning menu that I wanted to try 10 different meals from! Limited options for kids if they aren't used to Asian flavours but we managed with the..."

Kim Seaward

"Went on a Sunday eve so the place was relatively quiet and service was quick. Main dishes were very good, but starters less so (the dumplings were..."

Joao Nobre

"Had an amazing dinner last night at Mama San, food was delicious, atmosphere was lovely, and great service. There starter shared platter is super..."

Sasha Gill

"TLDR: Solid, clean Asian fusion dishes with great service and vegan friendly in a food dessert. Food: we had their spring rolls, some drinks, nasi..."

Revan Kon

"Good food. More fusion than traditional Asian food. Would happily go back. Really enjoyed the combination..."

Kate Griffiths

"Amazing! Food was so good, service was excellent, 3 entrees, 2 mains (honey chicken and green curry) and 3 drinks $120, great pricing. So much to say..."

Jase Downer

"Perfect food and great service. We ordered the Mango Lassi, Vietnamese Drip Coffee, Indonesian Beef Rendang, Roti and the Sago. Really worthy to..."

AME 43

"Delicious Asian fusion meals in a beautifully decorated corner location with friendly..."

Robert Lipping

"Great food, great atmosphere, and the fit-out inside is brilliant - way better than this location's previous incarnations. Price wasn't too bad..."

Ali Booker

"Great venue for a large group. We had a set menu with starters. Drink ordering & food delivery was slow but the food was amazing and we were in good..."

Lauren Lesser

"This is the best mixed Asian restaurant I've ever been to. The menu has been curated specifically to showcase some of the most popular dishes from..."

Mr. Wiggins

"Amazing !! The food the service when available was excellent . A new beginning for mama San to do lunch . It was very busy for just one front of..."

Jan Wells

"One of the best restaurants we have ever been to. Food and service was amazing. Definitely..."

Wendy Caples

Mango Restaurant & Bar Nelson

Mango Sorbet Ice Cream

Tandoori Chicken Fried Rice

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is amazing. We were 6 people and ordered Paneer Butter Masala, Dal Makhani and Chicken Curry. The quantity is apt and taste was amazing. The..."

Jatin Bakhshi

"A beautiful restaurant the ambience is great !! A very comfortable place with family and friends !! The staff is also very good, Sure this restaurant..."

Jaibeer Singh

"Not busy at all so was good food and a good meal only problem I had was I felt they came to the table soon as you had finished and my coke in my..."

Campbellrollo

"The good thing going for this place is the Mango brand. And it just so happens that this is the second best place in NZ that I've had Malaysian food...."

Josef Beyer-Rieger

"I am a big fan of Mango restaurants, lately I haven't been raving about the service. Then this week I took my children to the Nelson branch. This..."

Tressa

"I was with the family on holiday in Nelson - We had a nice lunch: Beef Madras, a mini meal and the nanwich for the kids.The food was delicious..."

Geoff Stuart

"My partner and I always come to Mango Nelson for great service and delicous Mango Safron Chicken, I cant get this dish anywhere else, it is honestly..."

Lisa Yelverton

"I go there often for takeaway lunch. Enjoy their curries and naanwiches..."

Gissy Fish

"As a non-fan of the Mango restaurant situated in Richmond, I was a little more than slightly apprehensive about trying the one based in Nelson City,..."

Rochelle

"Always have fantastic food and friendly service. Excellent value for..."

Lainey

"I give Mango Restaurant 10 out of 10 best value best food and best service.They deserve the Nobel price for the best restaurant. You will want..."

Philip Van Der Waal

"We were on the way to the airport last Friday and picked up takeaways from Mango to eat at the airport. Thanks to the staff for the great service and..."

Brenda Griffin

"I think the Richmond Mango restaurant is great. We go there very regularly and have always had wonderful dining experiences or takeaways. We have..."

Julie Bay

"Have eaten at Mango Restaurant several times and I always find their food fantastic and the service fast & friendly. Their menu also represents..."

Bevan Spooner

"From day 1 it has been my favorite restaurant. Very tasty food and unbelievably reasonable price. Great service too. Highly..."

Chris Hand

"What can I say? I dine at Mango at least three times a week. Great food, excellent service and great people! Wouldn't imagine dining anywhere else in..."

Julius Tyukodi

"Customer service is amazing!! Super friendly and polite. Food is also great, left us full and definitely feeling like we got the bang for our buck!!..."

Elrainne Parkin

"Mango's is 100% a great place to dine. We frequent this restaurant and the front of house man is beyond friendly, kind and remembers his customers...."

Carolyn Grace

"Always used to go more often a few years ago so chose lunch here today. A wise decision as it was really, really delicious. Five of us for my..."

Carol Houghton

"The food is very great and the service is very great, especially as Mr. Ravi's treatment is high in ethics and good..."

Abdullah

"Most amazing food, always is consistently good from here, Samosa is good not oily Naan and curry were super good and flavourful Recommend best in..."

alex mcleod

"Lamb briyani ($11.99) was good and the Peshawari Naan ($5) which was stuffed with nuts and raisins/sultanas, was yummy! Made special request for the..."

Madeline Ng

"Great food in good price👌🏼 authentic Indian cuisine and interiors.highly recommend, love the curry malai kofta and the starter combo . Naan was..."

kinjal devani

"Good curries. They tasted very well and went well with the rice. Good atmosphere. Service was average. Pricing is pretty standard as well...."

Dean Ching Yee

"Delish food highly recommended platter & dessert served with a smile. Will DEFFINTLY go..."

EARTH EMPRESS (KIWI WAHINĒ)

"From the interior design feature, it is good place to show me the Indian characters by colors, wallpaper and posters. The curry vege suits me just..."

Haiying Shi

"These guys deserve more attention! The indo-chinese tandoori chicken fried rice is packed with a ton of authentic flavors and Chinese street style..."

Sandesh Codhadu

"Probably one of the best Indian restaurant I’ve tried in NZ. Loved the food and very friendly..."

Vishw Brahmbhatt

"Really authentic tasting Indian curries. Each with its own distinct flavour. Good service and fast..."

Celia Chan

"Great food, awesome atmosphere and excellent..."

Brenda

"Fantastic..."

Nina Maria

"Good food and generous portion sizes. Mango lassi let the food/drink down unfortunately but everything else we ordered was well spiced and well..."

Alex Chippy Compton

"The best north Indian food we have eaten in NZ so far. Tikka masala, lamb and naan were all perfect! Even nasi goreng. We ended up ordering the next..."

Sutharsan Ab

"Over the past few weeks my family and I have been to Mango twice. The food from this restaurant we all agreed was the most divine Indian food we have..."

Isla Keast

"Best Indian we've had in ages - great malai kofta..."

Rikki Smith

Urban Oyster Bar And Eatery

82/100 (3447 ratings)

Chicken Liver Parfait

Malborough Sauvignon and Neson Brewed Beer

Ceviche Style Fish Taco Chilli Lime Salt

Vietnamese Beef Tartare

Bloody Mary Oyster Shot

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hubby and I had the most amazing meals. Gorgeous tasty sauces and tender meat that almost looked to pretty on the plate to eat. The service was the..."

Coral Stewart

"The best night in Nelson! As a solo traveller this was such a good environment to have a chat, watch the chefs in action along with amazing food and..."

Taylor Duffy

"The food was so delicious I just kept wanting to eat more. Great atmosphere, awesome food and fantastic staff. A place to definitely..."

Mary-Anne Keith

"Food was amazing as well as the service. Highly recommend to people who appreciate food and friendly atmosphere. Definitely will come back for..."

Ieva Rimkute

"Great place with atmosphere and fantastic food. Service comes quick with a smile. Definitely recommend Urban Eatery as a destination if you are in..."

Ingrid van Heusden

"Went here tonight for the first time and it did not disappoint. Had a dozen beautiful oysters, a pulled pork empanada with prawns and delicious..."

Lynne Bear Henderson

"Such an amazing atmosphere, such cool staff and absolutely stunning food! Love that I got experience Nelson’s best restaurant..."

Victoria James

"I have been back multiple times - the food is tapas style so easy to share and more importantly delicious. The staff is always friendly, the oysters..."

Tracy Saunders

"Great ambiance and the staff were simply awesome. They showed how passionate they are about their food and were very attentive Highly recommended..."

Tracey Crookston

"Date night in Nelson. Family recommended urban eatery. The people are so helpful and friendly and the food blew me away! Loved every minute of..."

Nic Leigh

"Great little find in Nelson all the food was fantastic reminds me of Depot in Akl by al brown great service food and drinks thanks for the whole..."

Melanie Joanne Rogers

"Wow this is the place to go in Nelson fantastic fresh food good service great..."

Jacinta Guptill

"The food is fantastic and great beer. Always my first choice in..."

Andrew Bannister

"Stop looking at the reviews! Just go to this place! Right now! Best dining experience ever! The menu is full of surprises! Amazing food! Layers of..."

Lzn0219

"An absolute delight !!!!!! From service to ambience to food - cannot fault a single thing even if I tried. All staff, owner, chefs we're really..."

Live2Eat

"Amazing patient service and great great..."

Jenny Sheng

"Wondering dining experience, yum food and friendly customer service. We are impressive by the venison and chicken liver, the taste are just perfect!..."

Tracy

"By far the best food we have had on our trip to NZ!! Don’t base your decision on overall Zomato reviews, it looks like one person below has given..."

Lozzab777

"Friendly staff, hoppy beer, sun and delicious food. What else would you ask for!! We enjoyed our sliders, lamb cutlet the most. Golden beer is a..."

J Li

"We almost didn't pick this place because of the rating but a local friend firmly recommended it. We are so pleased We did. Best meal out in NZ so..."

Matt

"One of the best meals we've had during our visit to the South Island - and we've paid more than twice as much per head. The service was friendly and..."

Wurst Ever

"There really is a lot to like about Urban. The menu promises bold and exciting flavours and for the most part, it delivered. Sashimi was excellently..."

Paul O

"Very good and creative food and friendly staff. Music was a bit loud but that didn't detract from the atmosphere. Best was the salmon sashimi. Also..."

Nomad 123

"Great food and great service. We got four tapa plates to share between two - probably one too many, but we finished them all anyway they were so..."

Claire Lane

"These guys are great. Great service, great food. Great music too. Couldn't fault the place. Not even the prices. Wanted to come again the next night..."

Jay Knight

"After all the positive write ups we had high expectations and these were exceeded. Great hosting and assisted us with dietary requirements. Starters,..."

Paul

"Eating here was such an excellent experience. The passion of everyone who worked here for creating incredible flavours, combined with truly delicious..."

Clare

"Had a quick pre-movie dinner here with our son and we all enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. The food is based on small plates to share and..."

Roger Fraser

"Really good and interesting food. Yum. Good atmosphere on a Thursday night as well. Bla bla bla bla. Only at 101. This 140 rule is so..."

Jared

"Had dinner. Excellent food. Great service. Fabulous chef interaction if seated alongside their cooking. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, ambience and..."

Rjaduram

"Awesome place, great atmosphere, delicious food and very attentive friendly staff. I love the fact that you can sit by the kitchen and chat to the..."

Shelly Long

"Urban was definitely one of the best restaurants we have been during our trip in New Zealand. Everything was amazing and the staff was great. We..."

Marina Caimel

"A Modern Culinary Haven, Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery Urban Oyster is a Nelson gem! Exceptional food, diverse beer selection, and a vibrant night-out..."

Peter Kurdulija

"Wow, amazing food. It's very tasty. Chefs awesome. Friendly service and clean. Recommend pork sliders and beef tacos. Oysters from Marlborough..."

Gary Roberts

"Amazing food - all 4 dishes we had (ceviche tostadas, duck tacos, market fish and the tiramisu) were the best meal we had so far in NZ. Cocktails..."

Joao Nobre

"An absolute gem of a spot. If you’re ever in Nelson, give it a go. We had the most delightful dinner, the service was great, chefs were friendly,..."

Tavisha Fernando

"We were welcomed and provided the best service by Vitalija. She provided excellent recommendations and had full knowledge of all the meals and..."

Sanjeev Sunnie

"Great place for dinner! We ordered the fresh oysters (natural and nahm jim sauce), market fish crudo, Vietnamese beef tartare, bbq dark breast taco..."

J K

"This place was definitely one of the top eateries I've been to. Excellent service and excellent menu choice and I was very impressed with the drinks..."

alice02

"Beautiful oysters and food was amazing! But just the duty manager was not very nice, they mischarged us for one more dozen oysters, the duty manager..."

Sophie Lau

"Absolutely love this spot for a spectacular drink and meal. Food like you’ve never had before. Genuine 5 star quality with fresh local ingredients..."

Spike E-J

"Absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was great. Dimed lights, chilled vibe, music. Service with a smile, efficient and friendly. The food was epic. It..."

maraea falwasser

"Loved this place! The food, the staff and the cocktails were superb! Very well looked after for someone with food allergies as well. Highly..."

Lorien Goedhart

"Came here for my brother's after graduation dinner. Food was superb. I personally wish the portion was a bit bigger but thats because it was so..."

Petrina Janessa

"Had another delicious meal at Urban recently. This place has such a great vibe, music, ambience, service and food. Lots of different sharing platters..."

Sasha Gill

"Food cuisine is more innovative and has a different taste. The taste is very good. But the taste is generally salty. More suitable for pairing with..."

c l s

"Absolutely delicious! Everything we ordered simply great! Service was also super friendly and quick. Definitely a must-see. The portions have been..."

Jussi Hakala

"Fantastic eatery in Nelson. Came here for a late lunch in a Thursday and the lovely staff were more than happy to help with the menu and our large..."

Bennis Dennis

"Went here in orange light one night on our honeymoon, staff are lovely & chatty, and will help with the menu. What they don't tell you is the..."

Marcus Koolaard

"Fantastic food. Interesting with no pretence and topped off with a tasting plate (paddle) of beers. Service was friendly and efficient with staff..."

Rob Kolbe

Nahm

82/100 (2208 ratings)

Crispy Pork with Chili

Calamari

Pad Thai Noodles

Pork

Red Duck Curry Stir Fry

Mussels

Pad Thai with Chicken

In Galangal Coconut Soup

Summer Rolls with Duck

Crispy Chicken with Cashew Stirfry

Coconut Chicken Skewers

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had dinner last night, although they were busy we were very well looked after. The meal was delicious and came out quickly. All the staff were..."

Sonia Delaney

"Absolutely awesome team at Nahm amazing food and always so fast. Have been there 3 times under a booked table and the staff are so nice and the food..."

Zoe Connolly

"I had a great birthday lunch here, a cocktail the Sian delight was delightful, then we shared duck summer rolls which were really nice and then I had..."

Kate Trower

"Came here for lunch today with a group of 7 and we all enjoyed our meal, the service was good and we were very impressed with the service and high..."

Jessica Kate

"Sensational. First time visit for us and we will definitely return. Friendly staff fast service and sensational food in great surroundings with..."

Sharon Thomas

"Such beautiful food and lovely staff! Thankyou to all of the Nahm staff.. Such a wonderful place, never..."

Hayley N Jason Kaisia

"Nahm is the best Thai restaurant in Nelson. Superb food and awesome..."

Rebecca Thomson

"Best thai food I've ever had, stunning setting very well priced. Hubby and I did the sharing option to make sure we tasted everything. A must do if..."

Lynette Hall

"Great service, delicious food, wonderful view and the price was surprisingly affordable. Love Thai food? This is for..."

Diane Clare

"Amazing food, incredibly fast and efficient (even when busy!)... Highly recommend..."

Catherine Barker

"Lovely food, great service ....loved it...would definitely..."

Denice Hope

"Great views, exceptional food and friendly staff..."

Barbara Sellers

"Excellent meal loved the calmari best in town , also other meals..."

Patricia Claire Overton

"It was my First time dining at Nahm tonight and would highly recommend to everybody in Nelson! Was some of the most amazing food and service in ever..."

Kiri Emery

"Simply the best place to eat! A little bit noisy but food outstanding!..."

Debi Bongers

"The best meal Ive had in a long time. Very tasty and good size..."

Robyn Hollyman

"Great food, atmosphere and staff. Love the crispy chicken..."

Mitchell Cooper

"Excellent customer service, also the food was amazing... Thank you so..."

Belinda Downie

"Hands down one of the best meals I have had in Nelson , great service and food is amazing. Pork belly yum..."

Daniel Perrin

"Absolutely fantastic!! Highly recommend, the venue the staff and the food are just..."

Kat Campbell

"Loved this restaurant, devine..."

Jolene Wilson

"Food was awesome � everything tastes delicious... we look forward to coming back! Hands up for Kirsten she was great..."

Elba Escobar

"1st time at Nahm and loved it. The food was devine and the atmosphere was brilliant. Will definitely be going back again and again. Well done..."

Joanne Pledger

"Best Thai going. Mint place! Really cool owners too......"

Claire Smith

"Really amazing service and even better..."

Tash Ibbetson

"Stunning duck red curry- couldn't fault..."

Carl Snelgrove

"Pad Thai and cocktails- Can’t go wrong 👌 always enjoy a good dine in at Nahm. Thank you for your service and quality food. We made a reservation..."

Lakyn Allen

"The food was great...atmosphere was inviting and the service was fast and friendly. We were treated like Royalty and look forward very much to our..."

John Willdo

"This restaurant is amazing! Delicious food (crab Rangoon is a must!), staff are very friendly and attentive, atmosphere is fab both inside and out...."

Tiana MacEwan

"The food wasnt too bad and the staff were friendly. Great atmosphere inside with a full house of people. Ideal location on the 2nd floor right on the..."

James

"Our favourite restaurant 🙌, We're regulars and absolutely love this food, definately Thai with a twist. Different to other Thai Restaurants, they..."

Sasha Gill

"the most beautiful food, great vibe and amazing cocktails to suit the cuisine!! they celebrate birthdays in a really cool way..."

lavinia rice

"You can never go wrong with any of your oders. I highly recommend the crispy chicken, pad thai and pork lava. Great food and very friendly staff...."

Jam

"Such amazing food, service and views. Really nice lunch on the deck in the sun again. Love this..."

grant douglas

"A beautiful place for Thai food. I would say it is the best I ever had. Thumb up for the chef!..."

AJ

"We went for dinner with a large group. There was a wide variety of Thai food on the menu, with clear vegetarian and vegan indicators. They also..."

Andrew Fraser

The Bach Bar & Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went to the Bach for dinner tonight, would highly recommend you go for a meal. The food was fantastic, starter of chesy garlic flat bread plenty for..."

Caro McFadden

"I came here last year for my birthday and first time visiting Nelson 🤗 10/10 food was delicious, cocktails were very nice. Dessert was delicious..."

Karina Teegra

"We showed up with a big table and didn't book. The service was lovely and the staff tried to accommodate a big table at short notice. The food was..."

SMH

"I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time now. Perfect timing! They just reopened today (Wednesday, June 15, 2022) after some..."

Francis Paolo Meria

"Stewart was the best waiter ever and his quick witted humour matched ours. . We had so much fun. And the chocolate stout mud cake was..."

Jacqueline Joy Ewart

"Quite satisfied pasta was great steak wasn't close to medium but happy with our service nice cold weather food..."

Kiwi Josh

"Great prices, good staff and atmosphere. Food is absolutely delicious, great portions and really good value for money. A real hidden gem for..."

Laura Smith

"Really good value for money $19.9 lunch specials, really nice people. I got the fish n chips, Soo good. Recommended. The sun comes in nicely for..."

Jade Hedges

"Service was friendly, prompt, and attentive without being overbearing. The place has been recently refurbished and looks great with a really nice..."

Adam Haycock

"Can’t thank the team at The Bach enough for accommodating my husband and I for a last minute dinner on a Friday night as they were closing. Having..."

Paula Melville

"brilliant service, great staff, excellent food, fast service, very enjoyable experience and reasonable prices . refreshing to find after so many so..."

stuart gapes

"United Bowling Club had a delicious meal today for lunch. The new menu is great & the choice is amazing, with a wonderful choice of free dessert, if..."

Kevin Willson

"Fantastic family lunch. Staff are friendly and attentive. Loved that I didn't have to choose between custard or ice-cream...."

Serena Johnston

"We used the Bach for a post funeral function early afternoon in June 2022 and it was excellent. Very pleasant owners,good communication after my..."

Gabriel K-T

"Had my 50th dinner here on Saturday with about 28 friends. We were all impressed. Great service, food and venue. Really lovely atmosphere. The tables..."

Lisa Taylor

"Very clean restaurant tasty food and lots of veges. Friendly staff and good choices on tap. Recommended as tasty..."

Jan Gillanders

"Lovely service, friendly and accommodating. Pub staples for the usual price but a good cut above in taste and presentation. There is an area with a..."

F D

"Very friendly staff, who went the extra..."

Sherilyn Shanks

Chilando Mexican Taqueria

Miracle Asian Restaurant

81/100 (1058 ratings)

Fried Rice with Chilli and Basil

Duck

Duck Tounge

Prawn Rice Dish

Beef Black Bean and Vegetables

Chicken and Corn Soup

Sweet and sour chicken

Noodle

Tiger Prawns with Garlic Sauce

Singapore noodles

Beef

Roast Duck with Tamarind Sauce

Cappuccino

Thai Spicy Fried Rice

Sweet and Sour Pork

Prawn & Pork Dumpling

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awsome service hygenic food i love the way they setup Thai restaurant in Nelson. I love the interior. Thank you Nick for recommending this place..."

pranav dhimmar

"This is a great place if you enjoy Asian and Thai food. The place was very nice and clean, the food was excellent and very moderately priced, and the..."

Fabiola Byrne

"Had a great night. A shock of amazement when our orders were delivered by a robot. Got the orders to the right table. Adults and children a like were..."

Jan De Courcy

"All I can say is wow. The food was excellent, great portion sizes and reasonably priced. Our waitress Rebecca was friendly, attentive and polite. ..."

FISH FISHMONGER

"Food is always delicious. Good service too. No complaints..."

Giselle Sigglekow

"Have came in and ordered in multiple times and although I find it on the dear side individually I love the uber eats packages so..."

Shay Holley

"Delicious food!! Well made wontons full of meat! Always are favourite go to takeaway..."

Jaimie Little

"Good evening here. Vege spring rolls and pot stickers for entree. Pot stickers were the favorite. Had the duck for a main. Little bit chewy but quite..."

Mike Whipp

"A great lunchtime meal with friends. We were seated approx centrally and sound had echoes. Otherwise very nice..."

Peter Foster

"Lovely place to dine,excellent staff,top food.Fully recommend and Will definitely be..."

graeme gardner`

"We ordered the hoisin duck, pork ribs and happy Buddha (I'm sorry I can't remember the full names of the dishes) - the happy Buddha is a vegetarian..."

Jay Park

"Overall amazing. If my family ever goes to dinner it's 90% of the time going to be here. They have the most amazing service and highlight of my day..."

Tabatha Tehe

"Fabulous meal best Asian restaurant I have eaten at. Love the..."

Marlene Trounson

"Fabulous, just on closing time ,we were offer takeaway, while we waited were offer a glass of refreshment ,speaking to the waiter as we are from tga..."

gracies group

"Amazing food , service and robot. Service was so lovely!! And food was delicious and affordable! Definitely recommend!..."

lili connolly

"Ordered on line, yummi delivered .. amazing food, arrived piping hot .. highly recommend mircle for a cracker..."

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