The best Restaurants in Petone ranking of April 2025
62 restaurant menus in Petone, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
"As always great meal! Not sure why others feel it’s not great? In the 9 years of visiting it’s been pretty consistent. Ordered a vegetarian bami..."
Nici
"THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR FISH IS SERVED HERE!You honestly have to try it! The place is great, the service is great too. Pro tip:..."
Sheryl
"Their Fried Rice is one of the best things you can eat here it’s just delicious any type of fried rice too.The Deep Fried Dim Sims are the..."
Eva Taylor
"I come here for the Pad Thai only - very big and filling too. Steam dumplings here are the best. These two dishes are my faves and is just simply..."
Vivi August
"We seem to come here for our family gatherings at birthdays. Twice now we have shown up as a fairly large group of 12, and not only been seated fast,..."
Emmzy Wilson
"Ordered the Banquet menu #2 at $30 per person(min 4people)Was absolutely gorgeous flavoursome and authentic with generous amounts.Timing with..."
Manz Tuwharetoa
"Friendly staff, nice food. We had Orange beef, mushrooms and fried vegetables. Not the 1st time that i visited them. Saw a table having duck and it..."
Lynn Lim
"Great food choices very delicious, services was quick and they were very catering to our kids aswell decent layout for how many we had with us and..."
Mani Robson
"If you're after a quick, cheap and cheerful Asian meal, you can't go past First Choice in Petone. Three of us had a very early dinner before a..."
Caffeinated Weka
"One of the reasonably priced Chinese restaurant on Jackson street. We had 4 dishes including a big bowl of soup and it came to around $50. Good food..."
Rajneesh Kumar
"We tried this place for the first time and we will definitely be back! The customer service was excellent. The food was superb. The portions are so..."
Adam Brown
"This place is a family favourite! Perfect for a cheap and hungry night out. All the food tastes fresh and usually well cooked, service is fantastic..."
Smileplease
"This is a funny place, the food isn't what you would call authentic but is still good. I would liken it to chip shop Chinese in a restaurant..."
Muffin Mum
"We have been here a number of times now over the last year. First choice is definitely good value for money and the food is great.Service is..."
Xaz Shepard
"after recently trying this place out on a friend's suggestion we have become regulars. Big fans of the steamed pork buns and my favourite is the beef..."
Siobhan
"Yummy entree of roti with satay sauce!! yum. My meal was hot and good, my partners was a little..."
Brittany Beauchamp
"Have been eating there on a regular basis for last 10yrs and the standard of food and service has always been excellent. Both the Chinese and..."
Paul Green
"This is a really great combination of good food, service and reasonable prices. Love the hot and sour..."
Rosa
"Mee Goreng is the best thing going,Front of house lady is..."
Matt
"Have been going to this restaurant for years and always provided with quick service and friendly staff. Always enjoy my..."
Ngaire
"The food is good but not fantastic, great place to go if you want fast service you never wait long and the staff are very..."
Rob
"Best Spring Rolls..."
Rachael Crothers
"Was a bit of a chance dinner, popped in on Wednesday night. Loved the food, there are large portions, enough to take some leftovers..."
Enigma Enigma
"Absolutely love this place it has become a family favorite.
Food is super tasty and always comes out..."
KIRSTY FITZGERALD
"I have been to First Choice several times and the food is delicious and tasty. The staff are very friendly and the service is great overall one of..."
Terangi Brightwell
"Each experience that I have at First Choice has always been a memorable one. The food is always wholesome, appetising and well presented. The staff..."
Selena Pirika
"I usually dine here with my family who really loves delicious Chinese food, served quickly with a good..."
Siva Kumar
"Our whanau went out for a birthday dinner. The food was so good. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Would recommend 👌 First..."
Tania Walklin
"Very nice Chinese takeaways. Less than 20 mins from order to receiving the food. Pricing is very reasonable. The spring rolls are fantastic and the..."
Psyckers DO
"Food great need to double check some of their orders wen..."
Jamie Turnbull
"Food was delicious, surprisingly the garlic bok choy was a highlight even though it's just bok choy..."
Mia Faulkner
"Some of the best chinese takeout i've had in a long time, I don't normally like fried rice.. but this was something else. Mee goreng was top tier and..."
"We stoped in for coffee and a sweet treat in Petone following lunch in The Esplanade and we ended up at Origin, which appeared to be a vegan friendly..."
Taylar W
"The highlight was definitely the cashier/waiter. A great character and friendly manner.
Great selection of coffee, and I was very satisfied with my..."
William Torkington
"As I entered i wasn't sure what to think, the environment had a distinct 70s vibe to it, the service staff seemed relaxed and genuinely..."
Rio Sierra
"We had a lovely brunch at Origin this weekend. The coffee and food is excellent with an extensive plant-based menu available and substantial counter..."
Angela
"Awesome food. Coffee great. Reasonably..."
vickie lister
"The food was great. There a variety of options other then regular breakfast at cafes. We ordered some creamy mushrooms with sourdough toast, halloumi..."
Shweta Raheja
"Very good, well prepared coffee. Good variety of menu options and plenty of choice if vegan or vegetarian is your thing. Well cooked poached eggs but..."
Gerard Hermans
"Really impressed with food, atmosphere and the excellent customer service here. Loads of vegan, DF and GF options at the counter and on the menu,..."
Cat Grant
"Love this place! We trvalling from Sydney the best for breakfast! Got stuck during the pandemic 2 months so between you guys and the Sweet Vanilla..."
Taku Habib
"So many delicious vegan options! I had a taco with perfectly crispy tofu. Coffee was excellent (and ethically sourced). Kids menu had mostly..."
Fionn McKenzie
"A great cafe that has been in Petone for many years! An institution of sorts, the coffee, food and service are great. Origin are always re-inventing..."
Kalpana Ranchhod
"outstanding service, from Shannon, Ariana & Kate! the house hash was sooooooo tasty & the coconut mocha was AMAZING. felt at home with the welcoming..."
chrissy o’reilly
"Great service here, excellent coffee. Good selection of food, I had sausage roll, it was delicious. The young man serving me when he delivered the..."
Highlander 123
"Deliciously fresh coffee, beautifully made. Lots of delicious food to choose from, catering to all your veggie, vegan and gluten free needs. Nice..."
Julie
"great coffee. superb food. great to see the banter between staff and customers (obviously regulars). and nice music - this morning a smattering of..."
Adrian Woodliffe
"The best coffee in Petone hands down. The staff are friendly as and the food is always amazing. There are options to suit everyone on the menu from..."
"Been there a few times and they've never disappointed me. Food is so good, I got the pancakes and they were so..."
Michelle Ng
"Ordered from Uber Eats. good meal.
(Eggs Florentine) and (Pancakes Bacon and Banana)
Workshop Mini Breakfast, Ham Eggs..."
OTH P
"Good food, quality reliable coffee and really friendly staff make this a..."
Mark Topham
"So many great options for breakfast, brunch, or lunch here. We love the mince on toast, my partner also loves the pancakes and big breakfast, while I..."
Nic Page
"Always excellent coffee and service. Breakfast is always good and the staff are great. My go..."
Wendy Turvey
"Excellent service, tasty food. They made a great adjustment to the avocado toast when I requested no egg. Very..."
Cara Davey
"Cheap as... A fluffy costs 60c... Lovely staff... Right next to the Bunnings playground... Will stop..."
Shabin Basheer
"Great place for a quick coffee. Friendly staff and close to..."
Joe Ninety
"Awesome customer service and delicious food. The people here are very tidy and clean. They are very respectful to their customers. Will definitely..."
Ashley Nixon
"Was looking for a new place to try and we came across the Workshop Café.
The cafe is clean and tidy, staff were friendly, service was great.
The..."
Craig Johnston
"The cafe is casual and relaxed and the staff are really friendly. Food is really good - there is a lot of choice and ability to customise your meal...."
Melanie Russell
"Crispy chicken bites with a delicious flavour and good dose of chilli. Crispy chips. Great service. Relaxing vibe. Spacious. Ideal. Spotless..."
Arlene Simadari
"Totally awesome food, great service.
Highly..."
Cath Anderson
"Great place for a meal. Affordable, delicious and the staff were so lovely. They looked like they enjoyed their work which shows in their smiles...."
Carol Bradnock
"Quick service, food was sufficient but could have been a bit..."
Amy Hudson
"Really good coffee. Food looked great too but I didn't have..."
"Great coffee, and great food. We tried out the big breakfast which was excellent generous portion the poached eggs were cooked spot on and everything..."
Amber Kingi
"Really great, waitress and staff very friendly on a cold Saturday. Food was lovely. Great place for..."
"Had a dine in fish meal there.THREE large pieces of Terakahi, large serving of fries and a side of coleslaw all for $14.00. Fish was beautifully..."
Brian Gallagher
"I am lucky enough to work in petone that the $5 lunch special is my goto meal. The fish has been fantastic everytime I've been. It's so good I often..."
Diana
"Beautiful crumbed fish and chips. Wow. Service was good and didn't have to wait long. All packed in a box over a paper bag which is handy to..."
John Chin
"We always enjoy our fish & chips from here especially the Garlic Chips. Plus they cater well to Vegetarians also. Friendly Staff. Clean Shop. Well..."
Chevy Anahera Wawatai-Creach
"Had the $5 lunch special today - you get 1 piece of fish, 1 crab stick,1 potato and chips (looked like half a scoop of chips) and a lemon wedge. This..."
Sei
"This is my usual fish and chip shop, I took one star off as there is the odd occasion when things are hit and miss but usually its pretty good. The..."
Jade Amber
"best fish and chip shop in all of petone and lowerhutt great food not greasy and great taste all well cooked. will never go else where. sometimez get..."
Blake Higgan
"Amazing food, great service! If you want a great deal get the fish burger combo which comes with two HUGE burgers and chips! The fish burgers we have..."
Matthew
"Great fish & chips and deep fried stuff. love the garlic chips & waffle dogs. Have yet to try their burgers but have heard good things. Fast,..."
Trina Trina Trina
"Awesome fish & chips and burgers! Modest prices and quality food. Battered fish is done well, not soggy at all, and the chips are crispy hot. Garlic..."
Stango
"Just moved onto Fitzherbert St. a few weeks ago and having "Go Fish" literally around the corner is dangerous! Their burgers are AMAZING!! Sometimes..."
Kurt B.
"The best fish n chips in the Hutt! Burgers are great too. Staff are always polite and go the extra mile i.e open the door for..."
Laura
"We love Go Fish - we've been getting our fish, chips and burgers from them ever since they opened. The staff are always friendly, the chips are..."
Jackie Stephens
"Without doubt the best fish and chip place in the region. I am addicted to the fish burgers which are amazing, so amazing I can't bring myself to..."
Julie Burton
"I enjoyed my fish, chips, eggs and Greek salad here. They all were tasty and affordable. Service was good and..."
Misty Malone
"This is the only fish and chip shop that my husband will eat at. Cooked in vege oil and beautifully fresh. Fish is so fresh and huge! I love the..."
Janine
"I remember when they first opened their doors we went there and brought a feed of fish and chips to try it. The fish was humongous and tasted quite..."
Flo
"Very crisp, perfect chips and juicy fish. Fantastic service from friendly, helpful staff. One of the two best fish and chip shops in NZ. Even my..."
Susan
"Went to Go fish with my sister, had never been there before. I'm very picky as I work in hospotality but the service is great!!! Very friendly staff..."
Paige
"Very Good establishment. Probably the best chippy in WGTN.Service was great, kitchen area remarkably clean and well lit (and viewable). quality..."
K & S
"Very clean, always a friendly smile, and the burgers are well above average for a fast food takeaway. They also do standard fish and chips with a..."
Charlie Callcut
"It's nice place with really fair prices 😀
I had french fries and fish just for 6.99 NZD and I really enjoyed. It was delicious and a big portion...."
Mahdi Abdollahi
"Go Fish in Wellington is a true gem! Their fish and chips are simply outstanding. The fish is perfectly cooked, with a crispy and flavourful batter...."
Arie J
"Good fish and chips shop, arguably the best in this part of the city. Meals are not overly greasy, with generous portions. Proximity to Petone beach..."
Peter Kurdulija
"We love this place. Large portions of high quality food. Friendly staff & short wait..."
SteveHaigh
"Amazing!! Good tacker!
Friendly staff and yummy fish burgers.
It was the first experience for me that the actual dish is much better than..."
Christine
"One of the best FnC joints in Wellington. Great tasting food, massive burgers & portions along with very reasonable pricing. Highly..."
Matt Claridge
"My second time here now, I got the Nasi Goring again, it's really good. I'm going to try some other meals.
The staff/owners are nice and..."
V8 FORD
"If you are after cheap options and in a hurry this is the place to go. Servings are considerably generous compared other similar outlets. Pretty nice..."
Gayan Perera
"Fantastic fish and chips. Batter was lovely and everything was so nice. Highly recommend this..."
Shaun & Rita Eastell
"Had te BBQ pork fried noodles man tat was te best and me love had a battered filled tat was huge chips n coleslaw..loved te service with a smile n..."
"We went here for my 28th birthday night & I couldn’t have had a more perfect experience here.
The food was out of this world & the service so..."
Shannen Randell
"Really enjoyed a family dinner here on a quiet Monday evening. Food was..."
Ben Smith
"So far this is my pick for the best curry in Petone. Chili and Spice lives up to its name in terms of heat - I normally opt for a hot curry and was..."
Mitchell Bidois
"Writing this review after another great dinner here (ate too much, as always...). Lucky (and dangerous) to live pretty close to this place, by far my..."
Sigrid Crasnean
"Here in Wellington for a holiday and decided to try Chilli N Spice for dinner a few days ago. The best Indian curry we got so far! The staff is funny..."
Tomic
"Chilli n Spice team are great. They have been good at going lengths to listening to us and oblige if we would like them to customise anything...."
Madhan Vasudevan
"We had dinner last night in petone branch. We don’t have words to explain about Food Quality It was Superb. 5 star to all chef’s and staff. We..."
Gursewak Singh
"Absolutely love Chilli n Spice! The food is some of the best Indian cuisine i’ve ever had, and we love it so much that we eat here every Saturday...."
levi mackie
"We went last night for mothers day celebration. I was with my family. It took a little while to serve the food, we understand because I use to worked..."
Le Bautista
"Very nice and cozy Indian cuisine restaurant.. Spacious and has good ambience.. Food is very good, portion sizes are really nice and big.. Excellent..."
Paul Vincent
"one of my favorite Indian restaurant in Wellington (also in NZ) !! Taste of food , customer service are always..."
hardik thakor
"Thank you so much for being so accommodating! We truly appreciated it. And the food was fantastic. Best Indian restaurant in..."
Carleen & Stephen Woolley
"What a fantastic surprise!! Wandered in on our way to Cape Palliser. I love my Indian restaurants and been to many across Sydney and in India - I did..."
Cameron Kerr
"Love to come to eat here for our lunch! Our favorite is chicken lollipop, meat platter, chicken Tikka masala, and of course a garlic roti too! Our..."
Chirag Patel
"We went group of 10 people including kids, had great food and fun. All good from starters and mains were really..."
Ashish Doiphode
"One of the best Indian Restaurant in Wellington. Bit expensive but worth to pay. Need to increase in staff to..."
Michael's Special Sausage Roll Nana Fruit Cake and Afghan
Café
Takeout
Street Parking
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Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
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"Hi Michael, Thank you so much for the outstanding service you provided our large group on Sunday as we hosted the memorial event for Roger. The..."
Elaine Clark
"Great little spot by the marina. They have the nicest staff. Highly recommend the carrot cake..."
Diane Richards
"A scenic local Cafe floating beside the marina around eastern bays.
From the interior design perspective, the decoration theme centres around the..."
Haiying Shi
"They make excellent coffee and have a selection of cabinet food all served by friendly staff
there's an indoor area for inclement days.
But when the..."
keith walls
"One of those magic locations by the sea to have a quality barista made coffee. Simple food is cooked by Michael and team. The food is tasty and..."
Graeme Wooller
"Great coffee , beanbags and seats on the pontoon so you can get really close up to the water. Lovely view out over the..."
Frances Sommer
"A pleasant little cafe by the sea. You can drink your coffee while smelling the sea breeze. Don't miss it if in the..."
Peter Kurdulija
"Special spot overlooking the marina! Good coffee. Food is a bit simpler or smaller in portion than the price would imply, but definitely worth a..."
Illan Colombick
"Great coffee, lovely staff, love the location on a good day. Nice selection of cabinet food. Will enjoy our next visit...."
Nicola Krijger
"Five stars all around. Great food, friendly staff, amazing views. Coffee was so smooth, well rounded and full of flavour. The scone, soooo..."
Rach O'Grady
"Has to be one of the best coffee spots in Wellington. Great coffee and a beautiful..."
Renee Gale
"Had an amazing mocha and cheese roll last week. Served by a friendly man and finished by a beautiful sunny day where you can sit and enjoy the boats..."
Deirdre Sutton
"A beautiful location and unique venue right on the water at the marina. We enjoyed sitting on the dock and enjoying our food and Foxton Fizz. The..."
Kathy Winter
"Great small cafe to sit and relax.
The decor is sea and boat style with lots to look at. Inside area is very nice but my favourite spot is sitting..."
Linda Cutche
"Nice coffee but prices seem to have really gone up.. I just paid $6 for a long black with a little bit of pouring cream in it.. Nice but too..."
Sean Duggan
"This was the first time we had been to this eatery. The coffee was great and had reuseable cups. I had the caramel slice, very scrumdidilious. The..."
Julia Hennessy
"They make nice yummy toasted sandwiches and great flat white coffee here!! 🥪..."
"Great stylist cafe on Jackson St in Petone. They serve a wide range of delicious food, including a variety of gluten free and dairy free options. ..."
Haydn Murdoch
"This Cafe has a pleasant ambience, very welcoming friendly ladies and good..."
leelee dixi
"Love this cafe! Every time I'm in Petone I pop in. Great cabinet food..just had the corn fritter with grated beetroot, walnut and feta salad..OMG..."
Tralee Clark
"Love your food. Thank you so much for catering for gluten free and gluten lovers! And I love that even if we haven't been for weeks you remember my..."
Angie Curtis
"Excellent food, great coffee, friendly prompt service and pleasant..."
Denis Hulston
"This cafe caters for; gluten free, dairy free, keto. Superb friendly service & very healthy food & amazing types of coffees.
Worth a visit..."
Jo Ani Robinson
"Awesome little cafe. great food. nice surrounding. great..."
Clare Ladd
"Finally! A cafe that has those little extras without any issues. Cream and yogurt with the best carrot cake and pouring cream for pur long black...."
Matt Smits
"Awesome Robyn answered my Call and left a coffee outside for me to pickup. - I am in home isolation as flew in from Aust 12 days ago. A bonus scone..."
Dianne Jackson
"Just got a take out coffee and piece of cheesecake. Coffee was great and cheesecake delicious. We were recommended to go there. So will be going..."
Dk (DK)
"Nice place to eat. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Excellent..."
John Simpson
"Dandelion cafe is a welcoming place for lunch or just coffee. Delicious food and special for me as they have such a great choice of Gluten free..."
Lucille Cash
"Lovely staff who worked really hard to keep up with our 13 person table. Food was delicious and we all enjoyed..."
Louise Flanagan
"Refreshing Cottage Charm: What a cute, little cafe with rustic vibes of busy, buzzing bees amongst the purple hebes, tuis in the blazing pohutukawas..."
Meili-PP Hua
"Great coffee and delicious food!! Maybe just a tad expensive for what you get. But it is great..."
Jaimee-Louise Whittington-Werry
"My go to cafe in Petone now. Great coffee. Great service. Keto bacon and egg slice and other good food..."
"Staff are always friendly and obliging. The food is always fresh. It is a serve yourself but it's all fantastic. I don't really understood how the..."
Daniel Colbeck
"Best sushi in Wellington. Great service and the selection is amazing. Food is always perfect and it's super cheap. Staff are friendly and welcoming...."
Lara Pennington
"Great food and so so cheap. Small selection but ideal, really impressed I got 7 pieces and it was so affordable and tasted yummy. Good crowd there..."
Maria C
"Great little sushi spot, super fresh and very friendly service. They have hot noodle and rice dishes too, can recommend the yaki..."
Ashok Fernandez
"Great sushi and udon bowls, taste is..."
Kyle Adair
"Surprisingly really good sushi. Very friendly, and tasty. Recommend the..."
Mari S
"First time trying Ara Sushi, it's the best sushi I've had in the Wellington area and has lots of tasty vegan options. Especially enjoyed the inari..."
Kendal R
"Fantastic delicious sushi from here every time. Nice clean and well presented..."
Anthony Bright
"Awesome and delicious sushi! They have great prices as well as sushi. The seared salmon has the perfect amount of Mayo and teriyaki sauce.
Highly..."
Asher Lim
"The best sushi ever I love going there they have amazing..."
Elwyn Joslin-Riley
"I can’t understand why people would choose to go somewhere like St Pierre’s when this is just down the road! Awesome selection, fresh tasty sushi..."
Matt Henderson
"The food was amazing and cooked perfectly, the service was fast, efficient, and friendly, and the atmosphere was very nice. Would definitely..."
Lauren “Lawsome” Mcgregor
"Great fresh sushi and really friendly staff(dumplings are fantastic) , highly recommend to..."
Hugh Taylor
"Delicious, great range, generous serving sizes, very kind people and good atmosphere.
Highly..."
Judith Croner-Small
"Really delicious sushi and friendly..."
H M
"It's a little more expensive then the places in wellington the sushi was better..."
Felix
"I used have a ball of rice with fresh vegetables. It was very good. Lady was always welcoming. A small..."
Hoya Bakker
"Have been going to Ara Sushi for about 14 years, it's the..."
Bobbie Newman
"Nice simple laid back spot in a convenient location. Decent range of food and drink, and friendly service. Definitely will be..."
Frank Reading
"Always good food. Nice and fresh and lots of choice. Kids love the chicken rice..."
"This is my go to cafe in petone, There big breakfast 10/10 there coffee 10/10 and the ladys that work there are so friendly and welcoming i highly..."
Amber Kingi
"Really friendly service, food was freshly prepared and presented well. The cafe is a wee bit small and food priced a little higher than I would have..."
Allie Meek
"Great friendly staff, delicious food even the kids leave happy and full, generous meals and a kick butt coffee!Quick service and always big..."
Laura Payne
"Lovely little cafe that's open on new years day. Good place for a group of four to five, anything larger and you may struggle with..."
Benjamin Eastman
"Fun the outside it doesn't seem like much but we decided to try it out. The food selection was good with both a range of cabinet and menu..."
Jenjaroo
"I went here the other day on a whim. Few places were open at around 7:30am in the Xmas holiday period, but Palace was. I was surprised, very..."
PeterMS
"I have been a regular at the palace cafe for a few years now as I work in petone mon to fri so lunch here a lot, coffee is good when molika makes it..."
Sarah .c
"I love going to palace cafe molika makes yum latte, the staff are very polite and my children are very comfortable when dining.I have been a regular..."
Marita Currie
"small busy little cafe. not the flashest of places but definately great food and coffee. got a good feel about it. everyone eagre to please with..."
Marie Thompson
"Palace is always great for a quick drink or a superb brunch. The food and coffee is always great. Today, I popped in for a cappuccino and scone..."
Caffeinated Weka
"This place is amazing! I went here for lunch today with 2 work colleagues and had a great experience. The owners were lovely and provided us with ..."
Thomas Williams
"Mince on toast with thick gravy was delicious, it had a tinge of sweetness and I added a couple of poached eggs that when popped, complimented the..."
Brendon Gee
"It was a cold, Saturday morning and the wind blew bitingly down Jackson Street. The only solution was to go to the Palace Cafe and have The Best..."
Douglas Harre
"I dont ever give 5/5 for the overall review of a place. The food here is really good, good sized portions, good coffee to. Service is friendly. Great..."
Ms L
"Amazing food and service!
We ordered the King and French Toast today: the servings were generous and the food tasted great. The fruits with the..."
Sandy Teo
"Cute wee cafe on the ever busy Jackson Street, it might not look like me ch but the food is tasty, fast, and the service is friendly and..."
Tamz Taumalolo
"Best breakfast I had in a while!! Ordered the king breakfast and it lived up to the name. Staff was very friendly, food was excellent and the coffee..."
Jaco van Staden
"Nice yummy food.
Good service!!..."
Phillip Yee
"Great coffee, awesome food nice..."
Daisy Xu
"Had breakfast here a few times, they do a great scrambled eggs. Basic decor but lots of fresh and cabinet food options. Friendly staff,..."
Thomas Perry
"This is a great old school cafe. Great selection of meals on the menu and in the cabinet. The food and prices are always satisfying. The staff are..."
dawn monk
"Had an extra large soy latte here with a brownie. Was good. Interior a bit tired could do with a spruce up. Otherwise..."
A R H J
"Don't dismiss this place when in Petone. It's not flash but food is ok and generous for the price. Imagine you're in a food market. That's the Vibe...."
Catherine Kittelberger
"Nice and quiet for..."
Mia Faulkner
"My favourite Petone cafe, always friendly staff, good coffee and a nice range of cabinet food. And a secure railing outside to lock my bike to..."
GC Jones
"Friendly reception, good food well-prepared. What's not to like? Inexpensive, .. and two excellent hot chocolate drinks to follow. We are not often..."
"Friendly service. Wide range of food on the menu. Although was disappointed that they had run out of pan fried dumplings. We ordered pork buns..."
Jessica
"Came here in a cold weekdays night with friends. Good to see that they have the heater on and we sat by it. The waitress was friends and settled..."
John Chin
"Very nice and not all your typical Euro-blend choices. Chef was great, presentation and quantities very good. Ambience is sub-par but standard..."
Gryfon
"Great Shanghai food!!Will definitely go back again! The xiao long bao was delicious! Very authentic. My partner and I really enjoyed our meal...."
Maggie Ngan
"Speaking as a native Chinese, many of their dishes are the best I've ever had outside China. This is one of the very few, if not the only Chinese..."
Jin Cowan
"LOVE it, food is great, never had bad service, sweet and sour pork is the best ever, not jelly type sticky red stuff, dark purple lovely very tasty,..."
Jacqui
"My wife and I along with friends and family have dined at the Shanghai Kitchen many, many times. Excellent Shanghai food and service at a reasonable..."
Ernest Cosgrove
"Where to begin. The service at Shanghai Kitchen was totally superlative to any other restaurant we have been to on Petone's prestigious Jackson St...."
Campbell Mackie
"We are regular eaters at this place, love the food there, service has always been prompt and have never had to wait for service...need to book a..."
Jennie Turner
"I must admit I am shocked at the negative reviews. I have eaten at Shanghai Kitchen lots of times. I do like the spicy pork which comes in a box..."
Lynne Plimmer
"Shanghai Kitchen is one of my favourite restaurants to go to in petone. It’s authentic Shanghainese food, not the usual lemon chicken sweet and..."
KP
"Victoria is quite right in her review. This is not Cantonese food and tastes different to what a lot of NZ ers would be used to.I found them friendly..."
Rosa
"great food and service. and what "Jane" said was not true. their restaurant is called Shanghai Kitchen. they have shanghainess food rather than..."
Daisy Ni
"A certain food critic at the Dominion Post made a mention of Shanghai Kitchen's skate wing. I made my first visit on the strength of that. Pains me..."
Mike Barton
"Last Friday was our first visit to Shanghai Kitchen Petone. What a treat. We were greeted and shown to our table (reserved) and received attentive..."
Robert Joiner
"As a Shanghainese myself, I gotta say this restaurant offers the most authentic Shanghai local food in Lower Hutt, if not in Wellington. The fish..."
Cynthia Ren
"Best and authentic Southeastern Chinese food! Must try the Shanghai style teamed pork bun!!! We also ordered the pork and bamboo root soup, which was..."
Hanajan
"This was our first time eating there and we all enjoyed the good food. The people were helpful and friendly. Definitely going..."
Joanne and Ali Felio
"Good staff.. Good ambience and clean. We tried chilli crab and pepper beef. It was really..."
george jose
"Came here wanting to try something different from Cantonese style Chinese food. Was not disappointed. Liked that the flavours were different and the..."
Sanutep “SanChan” Chan
"Fantastic dining experience! Was the Ideal venue for a Xmas event as we did for our small business of 10ppl. The service was fast and the food was..."
Tesha D.M
"We shared orange chicken and sweet & pork with rice on the side, very nice food.... Tender and yum
Sophie & Katie..."
Sophie McKleanin
"Having lived in Shanghai for 3 years in the mid-nineties, I love coming to the Shanghai Kitchen for real authentic Shanghai food prepared & cooked by..."
Jim Pilcher
"Good location, nice food with orthentic shanghaines dishes, reasonable prices, and friendly..."
Hai Zhu
"The best sweet and sour pork I’ve ever had. Lovely staff and well worth a..."
Jack Wellwood
"Very good. Very light but rich of flavour. Typical Shanghai style food. The chef used to work in Chinese embassy in NZ. Highly..."
Little Fire Rabbit
"Best Chinese food I've ever had! I went three times in a week, need I says more. Stir fried prawns with vegetables salt and pepper chicken, rice..."
Tracy Johnson
"With such a tiny street presence it's easily overlooked, but this restaurant is a little gem. The menu is affordable and the food is delicious. We've..."
Kris Dover
"delicious spicy wonton soup and great dumplings. the lemon chicken was lacklustre, needed a much larger lemon/ citrus kick.
will definitely go back...."
realignit
"I love Wonton soup and I can say without a doubt that the Shanghai Kitchen
do make the best I have ever had. This is why I keep going..."
"First time here. And definitely won't be the last. Usual customer of the clocktower across the road. The egg Benny and the big breakfast was perfect...."
Sio Sale Leo
"Super yummy and service with a smile! Sausage tasted a bit weird but everything else was super tasty and delish! Fast service and really friendly!..."
Madi-Rei Norgrove
"They are always consistent clean great prices and lovely staff I have taken many people there to eat from all four corners of the..."
Czarina Kaukau
"If I could give 10 stars I would! The owners are so lovely and caring. They've watched my son grow and treat him like family, the food is..."
Jess Roulston
"Nice fresh cabinet food sold here, with friendly service!..."
Phillip Yee
"Song and his beautiful wife & great staff run a really cheerful, unassuming, spotlessly clean & well priced cafe in the centre of Jackson Street,..."
Chris Black
"Excellent cafe, great selection of lovely food. Well priced, good value..."
Ray Roberts
"Good service. Accommodated making fruit pancakes for child size.
Poached eggs on the Eggs Benedict were not runny.
Food was good quality for the..."
Michelle
"One of the best in Jackson Street Petone..."
Kin Chang
"Greeted by smiling staff. Fresh looking food in the cabinet and a good menu including Big Breakfast. Bacon & zucchini slice was well cooked, tasty..."
Janet Doyle
"The best all day breakfast you will ever have. We come here all the time because we can't stay away. Incredible food, lovely staff who go out of..."
Kirsty Parsons
"Top class iced coffee made with real coffee and whipped cream. The best I'vehad in Petone. Toasted sandwich and chips were delicious. Service was..."
Leanne Chambers
"The food and coffee are always the best! Friendly service..."
barb egan
"Modern Asian run cafe with good selection of breakfast dishes on its menu and extensive range in it's cold cabinets. All at very competitive prices..."
Glenn Renner
"Yummy food,lovely service, great coffee and the friendliest patrons ever.had a..."
"First time dining here and the meal was fantastic! Cooked on the spot so wait time was longer than usual but we'll worth it for the Tapas and Paelas...."
Andrew Allen
"Small restaurant with a great atmosphere. Paella was fantastic. So delicious and a good amount for two. The drinks we had- Sangria and Barceloneta..."
Deirdre Shaw
"This peace is a hidden gem in Petone. The food is really tasty and the service is great. The tapas are yum, and the paella looked amazing. I'll be..."
Christopher Anderson
"Lovely service, really nicely paced food, really tasty steak! What more could you ask..."
Andrea McDonough
"Went there with a group of friends for a dinner, we all ordered bunch of stuff from the menu including Tapas, paella and wine. We all loved the..."
Abhay Mishra
"My favorite country is Spain,but I never,ever knew Spanish food was so..."
Zou Jie (Jessie)
"Lovely little restaurant with great food, friendly service and chilled..."
Ann Ioan
"This was my second time dining at Olé and I was on a second date. This is a nice, cozy spot to take a date to, though because it's small, it would..."
Joey Bright
"I recommend the Paella. Large pan that's just right for three.
Before that, try the empanadas. It's not the typical empanada. I like the chewey..."
Ray Botardo
"We had several tapas and a main between two of us, all dishes were absolutely delicious and portion sizes were perfect.
Lovely atmosphere and great..."
Monique Alexander-Stevens
"Just a small place where the owner cooks the tastiest Spanish cuisine. A gem in the heart of..."
Darren Mills
"This restaurant knows how to make food taste like love since it’s made with it. For a vegetarian to be taken care of the way they did is second to..."
Wasa Ali
"It's cool to have a Spanish restaurant in the Hutt Valley region. This one has good small Spanish Tapa eateries. The mains are tasty but pricey for..."
Graeme Wooller
"A bit of a hidden gem.
Went in and tried the steak. Perfectly cooked with a great salsa verde and beautifully crispy potatoes.
Lovely owner and..."
Chris Wellnitz
"In centre of Jackson st is a small cosy rustic restaurant .
The aroma of Spanish cooking can be intoxicating and as you enter you are not..."
C J
"We have just had a very pleasant meal here, the friendly owner dealt with us and the restaurant overall has a good atmosphere.
Most of all the food..."
"Such a good meal and good service. I saw one of their staffs were helping some elders with their meals, This is what I’d called good service. I’m..."
David L
"I've been here for a few times now, they have Pork, Lamb, Beef, Chicken and Lamb Shank. Comes with Small, Medium or Large size. They also do burgers..."
Dcjoker96
"i been here 6 months ago and it was real bad so i thought i would go back and boy i was surprised the beef is now pepper beef orgasm for..."
Chaos
"The best roast I've had. The meat is soft and juicy. But I wouldn't mind to have mores. :) please let me know if there are the best ones in Petone...."
K L L
"I love this shop.
They have a massive range of food. I honestly know of no other shop with such a range. They have all day breakfasts, fish and..."
Felicity van der Linde
"I've tasted quite a few roast meals around the country and in pubs and I think this place does the tastiest roast pork meals. Their gravy is..."
exodus diva
"Its my first time to dine here. It's the closest place I can take my hungry daughter. We just ordered the breakfast menu. The pancake was good...."
Leah Vasquez
"The reason I like this place, it’s because I like the roasts here and It’s better than around Lower Hutt. I came here with some friends over the..."
K L
"Great breakfast, decent size big kiwi breakfast which was yum and good for value.
Good service!
Havnt tried the roast but will definitely come back..."
Winanga Nukunuku
"Very good value, generous servings. Very basic food , but served promptly and place is clean. Delivers basic food..."
Shirley Jah
"Just lovely. Wonderful food great tea and coffee and very efficient polite staff. Wonderfully clean as..."
Fiona Mitchell
"Good place, clean, great service. Not top of the line food but does the job when your..."
Cory Wilson
"Very good food, especially if you're after roast..."
Dany Aluvihare
"Not bad, alot of vegetables but decent amount of meat so yeah no..."
"Probably the best gluten free shop I've ever been in. So many gluten free products! They also make loads of fresh food like pies, quiches, cakes, and..."
David Hiskett
"What a gem Petone is very lucky to have this business. I have never been into a bakery with such a large range of gluten free delights. We had..."
MrAndersonNZ
"I’ve been in NZ for a month and finally got to have my first meat pie :) amazing crust texture, delicious filling! I understand why they have GF..."
Kirsten Pearsons
"Love this place! Have visited a few times on trips to Wellington. Absolutely awesome fresh gluten free food. Heaven on a plate for a coeliac. Always..."
Rachel Nichols
"Love this place. I have found things here I never thought I would eat again.
Staff are awesome, especially the lovely lady who normally serves (with..."
teena small
"What a find. This place is a treasure for the gluten-free. I buy things for my brother here as he is coeliac. Great service. Wish you guys were in..."
Jillian Reid
"Great cafe and bakery for anyone not just the gluten free amongst us. Can recommend the GF Xmas mince..."
Kim Szentivanyi
"Sooooo exciting to have somewhere where everything is GF! Such a good variety of gluten free food - treats, larder essentials, savoury treats, cakes!..."
Lara M-W
"Amazing gluten free food and the lady working there was so lovely. I would really recommended getting the caramel slice and the tan..."
Jaime Hammerich
"Vanilla birthday cake with chocolate icing was an absolute crowd pleaser with the classic taste of your grandma’s cake. Very impressive they were..."
"We visited Simply Indian Petone yesterday for lunch, the lady who served us was really lovely. Quite a few people already dining in the restaurant..."
Jenni Gibbs
"Had a Lamb Saagwhala and it wasn't too bad. Good value and plenty of meat, rice and the naans were a good size. Service was quick, but it was..."
Rogue Sheep
"Second visit and there will certainly be more. Food here is fabulous with great portion sizes. Lunch specials worth every cent. Curry, rice and ma'am..."
John Lyde
"Went there with few friends and we had little time to dine because of closing time and the waitress was really nice about she wasn't rushing to close..."
Summer
"The most delicious food, reasonable prices & wonderful staff make this an excellent choice for lunch or dinner. Their Mango Chicken is out of this..."
Karin “Jessie” Bringezu
"Had the goat curry and it was Devine. The meat melted in my mouth and the rice was cooked to perfection. Not to mention the delicious naan..."
Richard Jenkins
"Good place. Nice curries although a bit hotter than expected for a "kiwi hot" at lunch so keep that in mind when..."
Raz
"Nice place with good customer service. Waiting time is way toooooo long. Food is fine..."
sukhman grewal
"Food always good. The keema nans are great, prawn khadai is my..."
SkyBlue Hero
"Superb food... We were hesitant to try.. But we loved the..."
Hassan Tariq
"Best chicken butter in the city..."
Ladislav S.
"Excellent meal well priced and delightful front of house..."
"The best cafe for lunch in Petone. Stylish and engaging surroundings. Modern pristine with a display case filled with delectable treats. The cafe was..."
shelley malcolm berry
"Fantastic Cafe that is worth stopping in and enjoy. The coffee is great and the food is fresh and have vegan options.
The orange and almond cake was..."
Psyckers DO
"I wish I'd taken a photo before I started reading this but, to be honest, I wasn't expecting to have my socks knocked off by a pie and a coffee! The..."
Hayley Banks
"Such a good variety on the cabinet food. Very friendly staff and good coffee :)
You definitely should try their Almond Croissant 🥐..."
Gabi Chiele
"Creamy chicken with mushrooms pie was delicious! Highly recommended..."
Andre Feijo
"What a great little place with lovely coffee and one of the best cheese scones I've ever..."
Kirill Lagutin
"Great coffee 👍, friendly staff, lovely food choices including some non bakery items if you're looking for lower carb....although there's some..."
Dollydot Krijger
"I think this is the perfect cafe for me. There is really great coffee, they have vegan treats that I'm not allergic to, and you can bring your dog..."
Miranda Holmes
"Great coffee and the best cheese scones in Wellington. It’s a small place but very clean and full of natural light. The staff were also very..."
Stacezilla
"Attracted by the name I stopped for a coffee. Wow! I love meat pies!!! These guys commute each day into Wellington CBD (Central Business District -..."
"Never to busy, friendly staff, large tea portions, and good pastries.. Nice seating out..."
Joseph Risi
"Recently under new owners and now called Dandelion cafe. The new menu is good, generous portions and their extensive cabinet food is to die for! Nice..."
Cory Barton
"Great cafe. Tasty food beautifully presented. Cafe was lovely, clean and airy, music on but not loud, just right. I will be back!..."
Louise Mercer
"Very contemporary. I would say i find the price abit on the high side. But that is reflected in the quality and taste of the food theu served. And..."
Jason Leef
"Must go to cafe. Space for kids to play and yummy food. Friendly..."
"We just had amazing Armenian coffee with the tastiest cakes ever and selection fruits, the owners/staff are very lovely and offer amazing service! I..."
Emanuelle Assadurian
"A tiny culinary paradise in Jackson street. Very simple menu and hosts are very friendly people . Food speaks for itself homemade fresh salad and..."
Bibin Yohannan
"Fantastic food and service! I ordered the Chicken Shawarma kebab and couldn’t fault it. No waiting and I had my amazing fresh kebab in under 5..."
Larry Orr
"If you are looking to reviving the taste of your nostalgic time in pre-NZ life, or bring back memories of that awesome trip to Yerevan or Sevan..."
Svetlana S (SvS)
"The food is mouthwateringly good. The staff so kind and welcoming. Unique cuisine in the Wellington region, I can't recommend it..."
Zabel Connor
"Lovely place with delicious food in Petone. Great kebabs and desserts. Totally..."
A Go
"Armenia restaurant is fabulous the food is outstanding the service is excellent. We are looking forward next..."
Carol
"Authentic and nice Armenian sweets! Very jucy BBQ pork and..."
Y
"Awesome cakes, pastries and the only place to try Armenian..."
"I have been going into Laffin Tiger for over 7 years now as I work in the area. In that time they have always had good staff working there and good..."
Kyriakos George
"Came here intentionally as the reviews were so bad. Food and service was perfectly fine. Staff friendly and helpful. Omelette was tasty. Food took a..."
Printed Planes
"Great food, service slow so allow plenty of..."
Dona Shiell
"Once a month we enjoy breakfast here, it's a..."
Diana Cudby
"Great chai latte with lovely friendly..."
Chrissi Walker
"Great location and lots of parking for Hot Rod breakfast, service is..."
"Honestly the best honest wholesome and full of flavor pies fresh everyday and a huge selection, my favorite steak and cheese in the region and also..."
Glen Sanderson
"Iconic pub in Wellington. Great place for pre match beer before rugby and..."
"Lovely cafe with a beautiful atmosphere. Easy access and tonnes of parking. Staff are amazing and passionate about their food and drinks. Nestled in..."
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