TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Ella Howatson

Epicurious Nomad

"Marvelous lunch, fresh fish Mediterranean stew, antipasti, pizza, all deliciousVery friendly service and great retail products on offer. I could..."

Ciara

"We head to La Bella Italia, a cafe and grocery store founded by Antonio Cacace. There's a lovely sense of space inside this converted warehouse, with..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"If you are looking for some decent Italian food without breaking the bank? Somewhere where you can take the little ones, in a casual laid back..."

Rosemary Young

"What a fast, efficient and lovely place to have a sociable meal in. My only complaint would be that the portion could have been bigger as all my..."

Muffin Mum

"Eaten dinner here a couple of times. Pizza good with thin crispy bases, good pasta options and a great variety of desserts...."

Selective

"I had no idea this gem was hidden away from the main drag in Petone but really glad I finally found out. We were part of a large table for a farewell..."

Siobhan

"After the 2:30pm show of La Traviata we decided to indulge in an Italian dinner and we hit the nail on the head. It was awesome, from the mixed..."

Matt Harrison

"Strongly recommended by friends who have been on Tour with the owner, the place is amazing. We have been there for lunch on Sunday, the children were..."

Louise Dustin

"A Sunday lunch with 4 friends. The staff, though busy, boned a beautiful gurnard in front of us, setting fish and sides on our plates skillfully. One..."

James Stevens

"An excellent and very enjoyable experience, authentic Italian. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff very efficient though pretty busy for Easter..."

Lilian Dahm

"Me and a few friends had lunch here today. Wednesday 19th Feb. I had Antipasti, Il classico, which was a selection of cheeses and meats and a few..."

Sally Ann Smith

"La Bella is one of my regular haunts. Coffee is always good; the food is wonderful and their tiramisu is fantastic. And you get to shop for all of..."

TheFoodGonzo

"I bought a deal voucher for 2 pizza takeaway for $25. I've been La Bella with friends before, but that time the pizza my friend ordered didn't..."

Megan Xuan

"Great setting - loved having the shop/desert bar/deli around the cafe to buy from! Very cool idea. Food was delicious. What topped it off was the..."

Courtney

"Very nice degustion meal on Sat night with husband. Well timed service of each course, and beautiful flavours. Husband ate many things he would..."

Vicki Bazalo

"I went to La Bella Italia on a busy lunchtime, and absolutely loved the experience. I would definitely recommend the restaurant. I ordered ravioli..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"The beautiful authentic Italian food here at La Bella was just great. Also enjoyed the chatty Italian-style banter with the excellent Italian waiter..."

Olivia Winstone

"Absolutely Amazing!! Went for dinner on Friday night with hubby and our 3 year old daughter. I ordered the gnocchi with lemon and zucchini. I can't..."

Lesleigh Ricardi

"I've dined her twice now. Second time was way better than the first as it seemed the food was cooked better. Didn't like my first dining experience..."

FOOD Wars

"I ordered Amalfi, I was disappointed there was just a bit of basil and rocket on top. they were really just 'a bit'... I sat by the pizza cooking..."

Marvin

"Great service Roberto! Went for lunch, came out choc full wanting to go for a siesta. Must say the Italian hot chocolates are devine - could even..."

James Lamb

"We love it, friendly, fun and truly Italian, a good plate of pasta and glass of chianti for lunch and I am happy, Tiramisu..."

Kiwicafe

"We came to this restaurant on reputation, and were not disappointed. We came for family dinner with our 2 young children, who were well catered for..."

Robyn Lovewell

"We went to La Bella Italia on Friday night and what a lovely surprise it was to find there was live piano music on! It really added a nice vibe to..."

Liz

"I must admit walking into the place it looked nice as there was so much going on and to take in. And I loved the little side seats for 2 between the..."

Nicole Stewart

"What an amazing evening we had last night at La Bella Italia. We went there last night with my wife and a group of friends.some of them had..."

Mannie

Virginia Frances

"I received two tickets for an Opera concert and dinner and decided to go with a friend. I did not find out the dinner was prepared by La Bella Italia..."

Lindsay Brown

"Great food, great coffee, great service. (Does have a distinct lack of parking though.) The atmosphere is generally bubbling with chatter - it feels..."

Sheelagh

"Roger and I thoroughly enjoyed the cooking class we attended on Wednesday 23rd of June 2011. Our daughter Joanne was booked for the class, but air..."

Marilyn Yule

"It was my first time at La Bella Italia last Sunday – will definitely be back for more. I was visiting Wellington to spend Easter weekend together..."

Nicola

"Awesome food! I have been to Italy several times and this is the best Italian restaurant I’ve tried in New Zealand. You can definitely tell it’s..."

Elizabeth

"I went to La Bella with a couple of friends because we heard so much about it – great food and atmosphere. One of the staff welcomed us and asked..."

Brian

"We went to La Bella last week for dinner and it was amazing. We were warmly greeted at the entrance and given a nice table at the back. It was..."

Patricia Ward

"We had my 80th Birthday Lunch with family and friends and we were all delighted by both the food and the attention of the staff. Will do it again..."

Bronwyn Williams

"We Booked for our 40th Wedding Anniversary on the 28th March 09.Thank you Antonio and your staff the food was wonderful we had 18 guests it all went..."

Del And Alan

"Hard to argue that this is probably one of the most genuine Italian places in Wellington and unbeknown to most, because of my mostly Pacific Island..."

Otago Islander

"29 Oct 2014Have returned from a very pleasant lunch at La BellaMy wife thoroughly enjoyed her cannelloni and I much enjoyed my tarakihi..."

PeterMS

"Second time to visit after so many years but never fail to satisfy my palate. Generous serving and food is really tasty. Brought a friend who has..."

Red B

"As usual, La Bella never fails to impress. 20 of us gathered for a Saturday birthday lunch. Delicious food, great service in an authentic Italian..."

Wendy

"Best Italian in the Hutt 🇮🇹 I can taste love in the food, good service & atmosphere. Second time I have eaten here and absolutely loved it. I..."

White Lotus Hair Studio

"Absolutely superb. The staff were great and the food was..."

Amanda Stokes

"The place is great very busy I would recommend reserving a table beforehand. Nice Italian food for whomever enjoys it. Bit pricey compared to the..."

dreamer hope

"Had the naked special pizza with prosciutto and burrata cheese which was delicious and fresh. Great coffee too. Popular place, with a good selection..."

Helen Joe

"Fabulous experience from start to finish. Waitress let us know they were short staffed, but the service wasn’t compromised at all, with plenty of..."

Paula Melville

"Tasty food, warm place, good service and nice atmosphere! Booked our table a week ago, mentioned in the note it is for mum's birthday, got a reply on..."

Nina Smith

"Is there a better Italian restaurant in New Zealand? Probably not. We have been here several times in recent years even though it's a trip of 90 km..."

Andrew New Zealand

"My partner brought me here when we were in town. She was raving about how great it was the other times she'd been here. She wasn't wrong. The food..."

Michael Davidson

Dockside

89/100 (3775 ratings)

crumbed fish and chips

Op Rib Café De Paris Butter

Calamari

Pavlova with Strawberries & Cream

Mushroom Truffle & Walnut Pate Beetroot & Horopito Relish Truffle Oil Toasted Sourdough

Fish & chips

Pork

Calamares

Confit & Roasted Duck Cherry Demi-Glace

Wheelchair Accessible

"Got the 7 course set menu. Was amazing! Our waiter was great, he described the dishes beautifully and had good customer service skills. Was very..."

Hannah-Bradee Phillips

"We went for 7 courses degustation dinner with wine. It was a great choice. Our food guide Joe explained what the chef wanted to achieve, the origin..."

Svetlana S (SvS)

"Had a fantastic meal with my family, a degustation meal with wine paring as an option. The service was excellent, and our waiters' knowledge of food..."

Joanne Goulding

"We had a lovely lunch here. Staff were very good. Great seat by the window looking at the sea. Food was delicious and beautifully presented ...."

Adrienne Giacon

"One of my favorite restaurants in Wellington. They have wonderful selection of seafood platters and my favorites are their chowder, grilled fish or..."

indah nuria Savitri

"We were hoping they had oysters as they said they did the day before, but no. The snapper both tempura and crumbed were both fresh and perfectly..."

Peter Phillips

"The food is impressive, really tasty! Service is great and obviously no complaints on the..."

J H

"Came for the 5 course tasting menu and it was just stunning! Fabulous service and beautiful setting, thank..."

Stacy McIntyre

"Have visited Dockside many times and have always had good meals and staff have been great. If there is any issues, they are quickly addressed...."

Loran McLay

"We were in Wellington recently and wanted to enjoy a more fine dining experience for my partners birthday. I booked us in for the 5 course degustion..."

Steph Chalmers

Rock Yard Restaurant

88/100 (1059 ratings)

Deep Fried Spring Rolls Crystal Dumplings Popcorn Chicken

Lemongrass Grilled Chicken

Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Sizzling Shaking Beef

Calamares

Surfing Pig

Salmon

Braised Pork Belly Roti Rolls

Green Rice Popcorn Chicken

Tea with Spanish Sabores

Ribs

Stir-Fried Tamarind Noodles Grilled Chicken

Saigon Beef Noodle Soup

Curry

Curry with Jasmine Rice

"Without a doubt the best Vietnamese restaurant in Wellington. My partner and I are real foodies and we keep on going there weekly ,what is a good..."

Albert Bonnefous

"Beautiful meal indeed. One of the best tasting meal ever. Ohhhhh the flavours..."

Rhonda Henderson-Deakin

"Absolutely loved it here � I had the Vietnamese braised salmon dish SO..."

Bex Gardiner

"Food and service was fantastic as always. Cocktails were delicious, I tried 4 different ones and all were amazing. Food portions are very generous...."

Anneke Bhat

"Great food at great prices, and wonderful waitresses..."

William Nepe

"Great food and Great service..."

Symphorosa Yee

"Stopped in for lunch with my 1 year old today. The waitress was very accommodating, friendly and professional. Food was lovely and generous..."

Allanah Clark

"Delicious fresh and healthy food. Friendly staff, a gem in..."

Gerald Barr

"Best Vietnamese BYO in Welly! The food is very nice and the table decorations for birthdays are..."

Gen Duval

"Hi all, Rock yard is no longer BYO restaurant and have put together a fantastic new wine list with something for everyone. And we’ve selected..."

Phuong Pham

"Got the vegetarian pancake. Meal was a decent size, and tasted good, was impressed. However my meal came out after everyone else’s and the waiter..."

Seeessjay

"Pleasant environment yesterday evening with great vibe from two large groups of diners. Started with the Tasting Plate for two and it was..."

Wayne Nicol

"I've been here countless times and if im looking for a byo that serves decent food too this is it. The salmon fillet with rice is amazing. The beef..."

Vicki Wong

"I had never heard of this place till a friend suggested we heard there for dinner because of the BYO.We all chose Welly on a Plate meals -..."

RaeRae

"Went here for my sister's birthday BYO and had a very pleasant experience. I am no expert in Vietnamese cuisine, but it was tasty and seemed..."

Jelena Stojkov

"A great night with lovely Vietnamese dishes. Price was very reasonable and quality was good. Staff were very friendly and efficient. The only..."

Christian

"Wow really big portions! Really loved the fresh starters and to be honest didn't really have enough room for mains even though we're quite big eaters..."

Nani

"Portion was generous! We had the normal pho and a braised beef dish for lunch. Flavour was not bad for the pho but still lacked that richness of..."

Ethan Liaw

"A really satisfying dinner out. My prawn salad was fresh, authentic and had the biggest, tastiest prawns ever! The wait staff, while being..."

Erin Wagstaff

"We came in without a booking on a Friday night after our Christmas party, and even though they were full, they were beyond accomodating! The found us..."

Jen

"I would said that I spent a good time with my friend in this restaurant . Very yummy food and good service . Definitely I will go to this restaurant..."

Victoria Huang

"Enjoyed their 3 course Wellington On A Plate menu with beverage last night. All courses were beautifully presented and tasted fresh and amazing...."

Maggie Cheung

"The place is nice the food is great and cheap cocktails + BYO, what more can you ask for...The place is nice the food is great and cheap cocktails +..."

Joshua Jomans Manlunas

"i got the salt and pepper prawns it was amazing the waitress that severed me was very help full and also my meal was dont in under 15 mins very happy..."

Daikyn Nuku

"The "Mixed Entrée" is a taste sensation - great value for money - and I absolutely love their soups - they come with a big plates of fresh herbs,..."

Laurence Lamotte

"Went here for a friends birthday, I had never been here before. The food was yummy and the service was great. The atmosphere was vibrant and just an..."

Sarah Alberino

"This place really surprised me! I'd come years ago for a BYO and had been disappointed but last night it was too good to deny! We had to..."

Stacy Heyman

"Food is good, environment is nice and have plenty of space for big group. Service is hit and miss. Most of the staff were friendly but one girl who..."

Jenny

"The staff were lovely and attentive! we enjoyed great food and drink and had awesome advice from the wait staff about what to order :) they are great..."

Emily Gott

"The food was really good value and extremely delicious and the $10 cocktails are awesome! Really impressive service too, the staff there are..."

Michelle Williams

"Pho Bui absolutely beautiful food! The tasting plate was delicious :) great service too! Yummy cocktails that were a decent price where they are only..."

Natalie Douglas

"We went on a Saturday night. Cheap two for one cocktails set the mood. We were in the upstairs section which allowed us a little bit of privacy for..."

Jenjaroo

"The squid entree is absolutely delicious. It's crunchy and savoury on the outside and soft on the inside. It was was a very generous portion. I..."

Angela Liu

"Rockyard has become our go-to restaurant on a Tuesday night as it is 2 for 1. Due to its freshness, the Vietnamese cuisine is my favourite Asian..."

James Kaiser

"Warning: this is a well priced BYO restaurant so do not come here on weekend evenings unless you want to be unable to hear yourself think over all..."

Jennifer Tate

"Xin chao! Or rather, hello in Vietnamese. It's been a while since I've had Vietnamese cuisine and so when my friend suggested going for 2-for-1..."

Medium_Rare

"I love this restaurant!! Went with a friend who had not been before and who could not make up their mind for an entree due to the wide variety in..."

Deborah Jones

"Our table of 15 arrived at 7:30pm to a busy restaurant packed with other big groups and pumping music. Took us a while to decide on what to order as..."

Siobhan

"Went to Rock Yard with 7 other foodies on Tuesday night and had a nice time. The food and service here is very good. We shared a selection of entrees..."

LucyGoosey

"Looking for good gluten free options? We have celiac disease in our family and Rock Yard has possibly the best GF menu I have seen! Plus fresh,..."

Dave Hume

"Rock Yard is definitely on the return list. The food is delicious and the service is warm and inviting - what more could you want? The menu..."

Georgina

"Glad i returned here. Fantastic food. Great prompt service. Reccomend to do the cocktail matching to the food. Fantastic fish cakes. Very tasty...."

Bigspender

"a warm place and good service. tried lots on there menu, the warm crystal dumpling was great, looked like an art work and taste delicious with a..."

Carina Chang

"Came here for a byo on a Friday night. Had never been here before or heard of it which is surprising for its location. It was very busy and the..."

Katie Hansen

"Lunch time for sticky chicken, absolutely delicious meal that took next to no time to arrive with friendly and attentive service. First time here and..."

NK

"My boyfriend and I had such a lovely dinner here last week and I'm totally impressed with the food. I have to come back again for the Grilled Pork on..."

Pho Bui

"We went there just for a casual gathering with all my work colleagues. I had this amazing summer rolls for the starter and they were so fresh and..."

MYANmatt15

"Went to Rock Yard for a mate's leaving party. Really nice food, nice place. Cocktail was yummy!! Definitely choose this place for a casual dinner or..."

Charmaine Lam

"I went to Rock Yard for dinner with some work colleagues last Saturday night. I had never eaten Vietnamese food before so was unsure of what to order..."

Amanda Braun

"Really nice food, good service and a nice ambiance. I had a vietnamese coffee after my meal which really went down a treat. Thanks for the great..."

Martin Bryant

"Vietnam cuisine make my day - bun bo Hue. Beef is tasty, soup pretty spice and hot. Great in a windy day. Moreover, my lychee mojito . Nice staffs..."

Mèo Hoang

"really impressed with this restaurant Menu is varied and very interesting, service was great, food was delicious and well presents Lemongrass..."

Colleen East

"Been here with my wife last month. The food is extraodinary, the new Shaking beef dish was awesome. The Pancake is the most popular one here and..."

David Deschamps

"We discovered the Rockyard Vietnamese Restaurant about 18 months ago, and have made it our restaurant of choice going there every week ever since...."

Yau Chan

"Went for a Saturday byo. Typical vibe but the food was fresh and delicious. They got a couple of dishes confused but the response was above and..."

Andrew Preston

"First visited Rock Yard for a friend's birthday BYO and was so impressed with the service and quality of food. Everything tasted amazing. I ordered..."

Danielle I

"The food is tasty and well priced; we have been here four times already.We have ordered the summer rolls with peanut sauce for starters as well..."

Rileyboy

"We went to Rockyard Restaurant on Saturday night for part of my best friends hen's night with a group of 12 of us. When I rang up to book earlier on..."

Jennifer Louise Verbokkem

"We went to Rockyard Restaurant on Saturday night with a group of 7. The food was great and reasonably priced. Decent servings also. The staff were..."

Amanda Loper

"A friend and I had our birthday at Rock Yard, the service was excellent - the staff were so friendly and went the extra mile to ensure we had an..."

Julia Player

"Very tasty with fast service. We ordered the deep fried spring rolls and the calamari with ginger dip small plates. Both were delicious and were..."

Shelley Lu

"We went with a group of 16 people on Friday night (5 April) and had a fabulous time. The food is fresh flavoured and delicious, portion sizes are..."

Kate Potter

"Very good service friendly fast and excellent quality of food. They serve quickly, it's good to let them know you want a break between courses. Is..."

Otila Osborne

"Wow - what a find! Absolutely delicious food; friendly service and a really nice vibe. We ordered a Beef Pho and a Chicken Salad … sound pretty..."

Sarah Bultitude

"We had a great time here on Saturday night! Our waiter was so hilarious he had us in fits of laughter and was also great at making sure we had..."

Tayla Hearn

"Food was really good there! We got everything within 5-10 mins since we made our order. Especially I liked the cheesecake with raspberry sauce. But..."

Kristina Mikhailova

"Really enjoy going to this restaurant. I love the interior decor with colourful Vietnamese lanterns handing from the ceiling, the food is great and..."

Haydi Foster

"This is our second time at Rock Yard and we have once again been delighted by our experience. Great food, so tasty and generous sizes, lovely staff..."

Sophie Pachot

"A group of friends gathered to celebrate Christmas at the Rock Yard last night and the food, service and atmosphere were outstanding. The staff were..."

Helen Moroney

"Great atmosphere, awesome food, cool staff. A perfect place to go as a group or a couple and enjoy a fantastic meal. Lots of options for the..."

Nirmal Grewal

"Service was perfect, food was delicious, pricing is reasonable. All in all we couln‘t be more content. Would also recommend to go on Tuesdays,..."

Dorftupac

"4 of us (my daughter, mother, sister in law and myself) had a wonderful meal at Rock Yard tonight. All of the staff were awesome...attentive, very..."

anita walker

"We shared a selection of dishes: spring rolls, soft shell crab, pork belly, chilli chicken, king prawns, and roast duck curry. The stand outs were..."

Danny Tsai

"Recently visited Rock Yard for the first time for dinner with two other friends. On top of the food being super tasty, the service was outstanding..."

Britta R.B

"This place was amazing! The service was excellent, it had a wonderful busy atmosphere but wasn't too loud and the food was simply delicious. Had the..."

Fiona Bridgford

"I came here and tried their $49 dinner course, which comes with a variety of entrees and a main dish. Although I thought the main (I got the pan..."

Joa

"A lovely and underrated dinner spot! Great place to celebrate mum's birthday, the staff were so friendly. The food was delicious (I would recommend..."

Julianne Manuguid

"What a fabulous restaurant! The staff are just beautiful people and really want you to enjoy the food and the atmosphere. The food is next level and..."

Trish Grey

"Rock Yard lived up to its excellent reviews. We came for a pre-show dinner and shared several small plates. It was a busy Friday night but the food..."

Trudy Keenan

"Fantastic dining experience with some very genuine Vietnamese elements. Popcorn chicken was seriously good, taste/texture explosion in your mouth!..."

Caleb Sutton

"My Boyfriend and I went for our anniversary to this amazing place and wow it was my first Vietnamese restaurant in my life and I simply loved it. The..."

Joanna Paul

"Our favourite restaurant, the food is ALWAYS delicious, light, fresh an so tasty. Great service an excellent prices, always busy so wise to book..."

Mary Hart

Cin Cin

88/100 (2119 ratings)

Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée

Spinach Conchiglioni Pasta Shells Stuffed with Mozzarella Ricotta Napoli Sauce

Bruschette

Pesto

Lamb and Beef Meatballs

Wheelchair Accessible

"Friendly customer service. Didn’t have a booking for an evening meal, but was able to get a table for two. Had the special entree, stuffed zucchini..."

Chelsea

"Have been here a few times before, the restaurant has a very cool 'little Italy' vibe. the servers are sometimes not super friendly which is a shame..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"My boyfriend and I went to this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. All the food and atmosphere were so great, especially in winter, sitting..."

Vicky Yiu

"Nice place. A little slow, but it was busy. Food was great. Cheap and cheerful- not pretentious. Will definitely be back. Casual dining at its best..."

Seamus

"Absolutely Amazing. Best Italiano Cucina in town bar none in my humble opinion. Great atmosphere. Wonderful staff. Great music. Will definitely be..."

Dustin Robert Parr

"I went last night with my partner we had a fabulous evening. I will bring my family and friends. I would like to say thank you to John you were so..."

Maraki Neonakis

"Came here for dinner the other day and to be honest hadn't been here for ages and the last time the experience was seriously underwhelming. This time..."

Jade Amber

"Food is fabulous, despite the menu saying there could be a wait it came out very quickly. Service is excellent. Only downfall is it's extremely hot..."

Robyn Wilson

"Dinner at 6pm on a week day. It was busy. I've never been here before and the thing that struck me most was the size of the place once you're inside...."

Sean P E Fleming

"We enjoyed our first time at CC. Owner and staff were very friendly and helpful. The Calamari was very tasty and the snapper was perfectly cooked..."

Harvey

"Aside from having to practically scream at the person next to me to be heard, had an absolutely fab dinner. Calamari best I've ever had, pork and..."

Megha Dogra

"Orders two pizzas. These were nice, prices were a little high given the whole concept of minimalist pizza toppings. Pleased to find a gluten free..."

Cookingkenny

"First time at CinCin and it was extremely pleasant. The atmosphere was lovely and I really enjoyed the live music. Our server was polite and..."

Brooklynstoddart

"This is my favourite restaurant. Brilliant choices in the pasta, the pizzas are fantastic and the steak, pork and fish.... there's nothing I don't..."

Sam Fisher

"Good food but price was a bit higher than average Italian places in town. A good selection of dishes. I liked my choice of pork fennel pasta. The..."

Christian

"I went there with my wife and daughter on a Saturday night and it was very busy. We didn't have a booking but we got fitted in by the staff. We got..."

Ian De Terte

"I visited CinCin for the first time last night. The food, service and atmosphere were lovely. I had the PROSCIUTTO salad, which I often do when..."

Fern

"Very nice salad! However waitresses were rushing and not very professional. A girl threw the dish onto the table and ran away. I know it's fast pace..."

Thanh Hà

"We enjoyed a fantastic meal, there was no discernible difference between eating here and eating they same meal in Italy. We will definitely be back...."

Royden Shierlaw

"Food has always been good. The service is great and you aren't kept waiting long. Food gets to the table really quick which is awesome. The decor is..."

Monique

"Def recommend to anyone, this photo doesn't even do it justice!! So delicious, dairy free options for most dishes and wow so filling!! Service is..."

Kelsi Butler

Spanner

"Lovely place, beautiful food and the best service in town - a super special place for any occasion and highly recommend to all that want real Italian..."

Briarley Laban

"Our restaurant of choice for any family celebration, Food delicious and the staff ? couldn't get better. I had the special of the evening Paua..."

Vivienne Parker

"Everything about our experience here was amazing. It was our anniversary dinner and we couldn't have picked a better place. Can't fault the..."

Anastasia Haidakis George

"Cin Cin is a true Italian Restaurant in Wellington, NZ. We dined on the Tuesday after New Years and the place was packed. Worth noting there was no..."

James Blass

"Me and my sister were craving Italian food and have decided to have dinner at this place. The staff were very accommodating and friendly as soon as..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Thanks to John and the team for another great experience at Cin Cin. Our 5 year old specifically chose to go to Cin Cin to celebrate her fifth..."

Mighty Will

"Thank you so much for fitting us in after WOW 2016 .... Such a great show had to be finished with some great food so we came here as they have Vegan..."

Coz I Can

"I guess when you have a large group with an appetite for great food it's only fitting that you make a special evening out of it. Last night one of my..."

Mana

"Fabulous restaurant! Had dinner (4 adults, 2 kids) at CinCin last night - pizzas were delicious, carbonara was delicious, seafood linguine was..."

Vanessa Bradford

"Fabulous. Flavour, Fun, Friendship, Family, and Value. I don't know if CinCin is considered to be one of those in places to "be seen", but it's a..."

EMN

"The food here was delicious! They catered to gluten-free and vegetarian, everything came out quickly and the staff were lovely. They even let our..."

Stacy Heyman

"What an excellent restaurant with super friendly and efficient service. I had the pepperoni pizza and the delicious chocolate torta for desert...."

Ross

"Overall good mood and friendly service. The food came out timely however unfortunately the pasta was not al dente. The calamari and garlic bread was..."

Couple Of Cheap Westies

"Fantastic food, great atmosphere. Popped in here on a whim and glad we did! Love the option to have a platter for 1 and my partner had pasta which..."

Steph Michie

"Absolute 10/10 food and 10/10 service. Would recommend to any Italian fan, the carbonara is just to die for! Such a warm and charming environment and..."

Daisy McDermottroe

"Great experience at CinCin tonight. Great atmosphere and a welcome warmth after the cold wind of Wellington! My husband and I shared the calamari..."

Katie Harris

"Went today for a bit of a party so got to sample a couple of pizzas, have a good look around and spend a good couple of hours here. Decor is awesome..."

Team Thomas

"Such a cute place!!! Had been wanting to go for a while and wasn't disappointed. The menu all looked so good and was difficult to choose what we..."

Mia Henry-John

"Lovely evening here! Had the antipasti, mushroom risotto and Denard pizza (which was out of this world). The staff were so lovely and helpful, and..."

Anna

"My favourite Italian restaurant! Favourite dishes are the Italia Bruschetta entrée, Seafood linguine , Cabonara & their traditional Italian pizzas..."

Grace B

"We went to Cin Cin last week for dinner,the atmosphere was amazing. we had perfect calzone, it was full of flavours, and the seafood risotto which..."

OV

"Went here last Saturday for dinner with two friends. Even though it was really busy and we showed up without a reservation we were seated on a nice..."

Ava

"Had the most delicious vegan pizza there WITH vegan cheese! Best I've ever had in my life!! Great service and the staff is so friendly as well!!..."

Leoma Visser

"Food is amazing and very well-priced for authentic Italian. We have been several times and had the carbonara, seafood marinara, garlic bread and..."

Shawnee Westerman

"I'm only just getting around to reviewing this place - I go there ALL THE TIME!Sure, the food is great - the best pizzas/calzones in Wellington..."

Gareth Ruck

"Easily the best customer service in Wellington! Great food, great value. End up here at least once a week and its always amazing. Highly..."

Trina

"B. E. A. utiful! Got seated almost before we walked in the door. Drinks fairly quickly after we had sat. Italian wine = delicious. The young lady who..."

Charlie Fogarty

"Looking for a quick bite before movie, went in for antipasto for 2 - stayed for pizza and risotto. Awesome service, these guys made us feel so..."

Linda Fisher

"Had the best service from the waiters that I have ever recieved in my experience of dining. The service was quick, the waiters were always around for..."

Ashleigh Hutchinson

"Fantastic place. Food was absolutely delicious, owner and maitre d' wer wonderful, friendly and very helpful. We had a great eveing here and will be..."

Katie Francis

"what a treat, a new addition to Cuba street, walked by and they had a staff member outside welcoming people which is nice looked at the menu while we..."

Venessa.hoskins

"We had a glamour Friday night here. A random choice, as it didn't look pretentious. Were made welcome at the bar while waiting for a table to come..."

Doug Kemp

"Went there last Saturday with a group of 14.Ordered the schiacciata and the vege calzone. Bread was great and there was heaps of it...."

Johnny Fürst

"Went here for a late dinner with a group after work. As we arrived around 10pm only pizza was available as they had had a very busy night, which we..."

Robert P.

"I've dined at Veni Vidi Vici a number of times now either with a large party of friends or dinner for two or just calling in for a class of wine on..."

Deborah DeNard

"Visited Wellington for a few nightsa couple of weeks ago and staying t a hotel on Cuba Street, we wondered up down the street to find a new eatery..."

Samantha M

"Went to VVV last week for the first time and can only recommend it. We were there on a Friday night and they had live music playing, hich was..."

Michelle B

"Turns out that today was their first day of brunch service and my gosh did they deliver!! After walking past a few super busy cafes we were starving..."

Ella Gray

"Great location, nice atmosphere and superb pasta dish. Hostess was very bossy, flustered and unpleasant-telling me to be on time and..."

Christine Gabrielle

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Wellington I go to since they were on Cuba Street. Their seafood linguine is my favourite and the pizza is..."

MJ Choi

"Ordered the seafood risotto. Was supposed to come with mussels, clams and shrimp. But there was only one clam and the lone shrimp was hard to eat. It..."

Laurence Chiu

"I had a lovely time in Cincin this evening, the food was wonderful! I haven’t been in a while and it was just as good as I remember. The only thing..."

Greg Aiken

"Thank you for such an incredible evening at your restaurant tonight, the service was amazing and the food delicious and you really went above and..."

Christie Holmes

"Service was amazing, as was the atmosphere. However the food here is simply off the charts divine. We had a group booking and all ordered different..."

Donna Donaldson (leepeesa)

"Delicious food, great atmosphere and very polite workers. I, and my partner felt very taken care of by staff and it was possibly the best Italian..."

Alicia!!!

"The pizza is impeccable. Fresh toppings and good amount of then on the delicious doe. The pasta was really well cooking, not al dente but not over..."

Andrea Merlo

"One of the best meals we have enjoyed in a long time. The staff was so friendly especially the owner. The entree of mussels and arancini balls was..."

Craig Doughty

"The pasta dishes were absolutely amazing, and would have given the place a 5 star rating on their own! The pizza was very nice and nothing to over..."

Justin Case

"Amazing food and great customer service! The calzone was outstanding, as was the risotto. The starters were really nice too. Left feeling very happy..."

Israel Reid

"Absolutely incredible pasta and pizza. We had a pasta each and split a pizza and could have easily eaten more as it was so good! Wine selection was..."

Liam Richardson

Scopa Pizzeria

87/100 (2511 ratings)

Italian Hot Chocolate

Scopa Famous Hot Chocolate

Gin and Tonic with Lemon

Wheelchair Accessible

"This cafe has the best $10 meal Monday to Thursday and the best tiramisu I’ve ever..."

Bibi Honore

"Best hot chocolate in town! It's very rich, équivalent of à proper meal for a girl like myself. It's a must try when you visit Wellington!..."

Alice Ma

"Came here for a short break from studying in the afternoon and was absolutely stunned (in a good way) by the amazing hot chocolate they have on their..."

Ken Wong

"The food was amazing and the hot chocolate is one of the best in the..."

Echorus2005

"You can’t beat Scopa for their $8 Margherita lunch deal. Not the most wow Magherita of all time, but for $8 it’s an actual steal. The Chili oil..."

Anna

"Food was alright. I like the generous piece of fish in the burger but the bun was a bit thick for my taste.Service was excellent as..."

James Voong

"The pasta was absolutely delicious and the service was genuine. The gramigna was cooked just right and toppings were good balanced. The only down..."

Authenticity

"Been to Scopa multiple times for pizzas and mains, always great flavours with a busy atmosphere. I only just found out about their hot chocolates..."

Neeraj Kumar

"Service was 11/10. I heard from fellow Aucklanders that the hot chocolates were worth a stop and they did not disappoint! Swung by for a quick meal..."

Aleisha T

"I love Scopa and come here all the time for dinner. Their pizzas are amazing, its great service and the vibe in the restaurant is great. the staff..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Not bad! Much better impression of the ambience in person compared to the photos I looked at. We started with the marinated olives, very nice. Then..."

Faz Mottram

"Nice beautiful spot. Perfect for a small group of friends.Nice selection of beers and amazing italian hot chocolate. Highly recomend to try..."

Tarun Parmar

"Amazing service and wonderful food. Great place for a small group. They were able to cater for my requests with no fuss. Portion sizes left us..."

Eating My Way Around

"Went there for the Italian Hot Chocolate after I had heard so much about it. The size (I ordered a large at $6) can be deceiving. It might look..."

Michelle M Almeida

"Nice little restaurant. Focaccia starter was tasty. My partner had the Beetroot risotto which was ‘amazing’. I have the Carne pizza, which was..."

Puddles

"Food is always top notch! I am a sucker for their amazing hot chocolates that are ten times better than a regular hot choc but the same price! The..."

Foodie

"Scopa Caffe Cucina is such a nice place. I’ve been here so many times, and the service has been outstanding on every visit. Make..."

Sheryl

"The pizza here is simply fantastic. The most authentic Italian vibes in Wellington. Nothing bad to say. If you have heard good things..."

Food Fanatic

"I’ve come here every time I’ve visited Wellington and make sure to grab a pizza here. Always excellent, to the point where it’s become my..."

Kristina Mastakova

"BEST HOT CHOCOLATE I HAVE EVER HAD!! it’s like eating a chocolate pudding! Only $4 for the regular size which is so cheap! A must-try if you are..."

Lizzie

"The most amazing Pizza in Wellington. It's my annual ritual when I come to this Windy City. The woodfired Pizzas are out of the world!!! And the Hot..."

Kausthub Desikachar

"good food and environment，also location. specially have nice wheather. I will come back again：）..."

黄薇恩

"Ate at scopa on the 2nd January, there wasn't many restaurants open but I'm glad this one was. It was very busy and we hadn't booked so had to wait..."

Megha Dogra

"Good place for a tasty pizza or pasta especially if you like veg options as the menu is filled with non- meat choices. Both dishes were very..."

Christian

"1st visit for lunchBusy atmosphere and friendly staff.Tried pasta which was divine (be aware - it was a special lunch menu and quantity was..."

Jimon007

"This is a lovely place to have coffee on a windy day in wellington by busy Cuba street. The cafe has a lovely setting and is very comfortable..."

Kenji

"TWr came on a very busy night and the staff were friendly and the service was great. We start the bar and enjoyed both dinner and drinks. I highly..."

Monty88

"We only came here for the hot chocolate and dessert. The hot chocolate was thick and nice but was not as rich as I expected it to be. The affogato..."

Annie Bananie

"Had a good dinner a Scopa a few weeks ago. We needed to wait for a while for a table but wasn't a bother and they look after you. Food when we..."

Theo

"Great meal and great service. I had the blue cheese and roasted pumpkin gnocchi which was perfectly seasoned and light fluffy gnocchi. Tiramisu for..."

Neil Bryden

"In the fray of assignments and deadlines i came here tonight for a quick Ish bite to eat. My friend had the bruschetta while I had the Formaggie..."

Mana

"Went there for lunch on a Saturday ordered the special pizza which had pulled pork, (something similar to) kale, and olives. The pizza base was..."

Nikki Paton

"We came on a Saturday here and although busy they found us a table. We had red wine which was a good price and good flavour (we are white wine..."

Stacy Heyman

"Had the seafood pasta dish and it was the best pasta I have ever had! Beautiful al dente pasta with the best sauce. The seafood was perfection. We..."

Wendy M

"Hubby and I had a celebratory lunch here yesterday and were very grateful it was open during that awkward time between lunch and dinner. I went for..."

Siobhan

"Another fabulous evening at Scopa! I've always had great experiences everytime I've been to Scopa, and Tonight was no exception. As always..."

Suzanne

"Very busy on a Friday night but the staff seemed organised and our food was quick to arrive. The calamari and caprese salad to start were good, and..."

Marley

"Had an amazing experience at Scopa last night, pre show drinks and dinner. Us girls shared a bottle of wine, gluten free pizza and a salad. The wait..."

Kylie

"We have enjoyed many meals at Scopa over the years. It is an efficient operation - sometimes cursed with staff that are "too cool for..."

Philip Reeve

"Went for brunch with friends. Good service with friendly waiting staff. Food was good, with a reasonable selection of food available...."

Eileen Basher

"Had a delicious pizza at Scopa the other day. It was a simple pizza: tomato base, a few prawns, rocket, and I added a good dose of chilli oil and it..."

LucyGoosey

"A nice basic meal here, pizza for lunch. A tasty coffee and the pizza was enjoyable. A good location in Cuba St with friendly service and comfortable..."

James Cole

"My favourite brunch spot in Wellington. They make great pizzas and the hot chocolate is the best in Wellington! I have never had a bad..."

Gerhard Joseph

"This is the first time I went to a proper Italian restaurant and I loved it. The food was refreshing and different. We ordered the Pasta of..."

Jayita

"Amazing hot chocolate and great service. The pastas are perfect and have so much sauce and cheese while the pizzas are crusty and have quality..."

Grace Ko

"I've always recommended Scopa to anyone coming in from out of town but after my last visit on new years day it was less than satisfactory. Once..."

Vicki Wong

"Visiting from Oz! Now regretting I don't live in Wellington because that was truly the best pizza I have ever eaten - Gorgonzola, walnuts, truffle..."

DL

"Faultless service, friendly staff and fantastic food. Dined with friends from out of town and they still raving about it the next day.Ice..."

Andrew Guy

"Stopped in for a quick brekkie after arriving in Wellington. Nice location on a corner & inviting decor.Service was great - even checked in..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"went to scopa the other day with a few friends I ordered the ox tongue ravioli which I found delicious =) and the pizza we had was also yummy I..."

James Fale

"We had saw the poster for 'Every Tuesday gets special magherita for 8 dollar', so we decided to give it a go. Pizza is tasty, worth the price. Hot..."

Kate Yan

"Friendly, fast service in this intimate little spot amongst the hustle and bustle of Cuba Street! An abundance of delicious things to choose from on..."

Mia Henry-John

"We had hot choc definitely the best in NZ , the pizza was very good we well , great seating and service , we enjoyed our quick meal at scope..."

Fiona

"Best hot chocolate in town! Haven't tried many of the dishes, but the pizza is delicious and ice cream with olive oil and black salt is to die for!..."

J Isla

"Amazing dinner location! One of the best pizzas I have had in a long time.Ate with a gluten free friend who ordered the gluten free base-which..."

Jaffa

"I think this is the best porridge in Wellington. Why? Nutty, creamy, thick porridge on a cold day served with runny cream. What more could you ask..."

Christine

"Had the tiramisu and the hot chocolate; the hot choc was delicious thick rich and very filling. Not sure what it was thickened with but was very..."

FoodiePhysician

"Honestly although their hot chocolate is very good, I know of one better. Well worth the visit though. Excellent service and good food. Will come..."

Steven Lee

"OK so I must start with this... SCOPA IS A HOT CHOCOLATE GENIUS!! Seriously it has some of the best hot chocolate that my tastebuds have ever had the..."

Alicia McQuade

"Came in tonight - great food! Really yummy pizza and starters - had Margarita with added mushroom and rocket. Service was good and staff really..."

Mueslilo

"Wonderful pizza, decent pasta and an unrivalled hot chocolate. Fantastic place to go for a casual dinner with a reasonably relaxed vibe. The wait..."

Josh

"I am not a hot choc fan but i LOVE the hot choc here! Heaps of sitting available. Lovely atmosphere. The staffs are friendly :) i would..."

Apple Chan

"Beautiful pizza and red wine just like they do in Italy and if you want a good deal go on a Tuesday and get your margarita for $10 - perfect bases..."

Claz

"This place was recommended by a friend to try out in Wellington. We shared a pizza which was pretty good but the stand out of the meal has to be the..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Had a very pleasant time at Scopa this evening. Our table of 4 shared 3 pizzas and the rocket salad between us, which proved to be plenty...."

Robert P.

"The paparedelle is to die for! I don't know how you can get such amazing flavor out of such simple ingredients. The wait staff was very nice and..."

Leighanne Boone

"Coffee while well brewed was quite expansive for a small cup. My partner had their big breakfast (scopa carne) which is shown in the attached photo...."

Lex Antony Huang

"Hot chocolate just brilliant! I have only tried the hot chocolate. But that is enough to make me memerable. However, the pizza seems yummy which is..."

Andywong1115

"'Scopa' this place out if you haven't been before! Hot chocolate YES!!! Pizza YES!!! Dessert YES!!! Scopa you scored an amazing trifecta..."

Crumpet King

"Best pizzas. Scopa does the best woodfired pizzas. Perfect base with a bit of crunch and a great range of fillings. Add a drizzle of chilli oil..."

Lily_nz80

"Excellent pizza with lots of flavour and very well cooked. The entree was very good and the perfect size. The tiramisu for dessert...ohh..."

Daiana Cordoba

"Firstly, the service was fantastic. But then so was the food! We visited for a spot of brunch, ordering the avocado on brioche and French toast..."

Em

"We enjoyed our lunch, my wife ordered the spaghetti with cloudy bay clams and anchovy gremolata. It was soooooo good. The pizza was perfectly cooked...."

JaimeC

"Had breakfast here for our anniversary last weekend. The atmosphere was great as usual, such a pleasant experience. Wait staff were friendly and..."

H

"We had the pepperoni and vegetarian pizzas, and I had the famous Scopa hot chocolate. The pizzas were pretty good and quite up there by Wellington/NZ..."

Wilson Chau

"Had the Wellington on a plate lunch and it was delicious. We had a pizza too which was fresh and tasty. Good service and reasonable..."

Ronald Blunt

"Friendly service and amazing hot..."

Emily

"Truly stunning - excellent and very attentive service, surprisingly good for Saturday lunchtime on Cuba. Hot chocolate was to die for and perfectly..."

Connie

"Actually 4.5 stars, great pizza, pasta, a warm buzzy place and a good wine list. Pizza is not a NZ strong suit but Scopa's is..."

Elizabeth Dichter

"Went with friends who suggested it as they had been there before and enjoyed it. Was a very cool atmosphere; loved the layout especially the..."

Courtney

"Yummy Pizzas and delicious classic Italian hot chocolate, this place is almost always busy when I walk past. With good reason too, their customer..."

Hubbabubba

"I have never eaten here but I have made a point of treating myself and visitors to a visit especially for their Hot Chocolate. Oh my!!, it's amazing...."

Rochelle Ruby

"All pizza & pasta are pretty good. Good atmosphere and friendly staff...."

Alex Ishikawa

"I recommend the salami, chili oil, cherry tomato, grana, and red onion pizza. really tasty pizza; pomodoro still holds the edge on crust though. If..."

Bill

"Best hot chocolate in the country. Pizza & pasta were pretty good too!Had such a chirpy conversation with the waitress about meat..."

Littlemissfoodie

"My husband and I turned up on a busy Friday night and were lucky to get a table right by the window. Cafe was quite hot, noisy and busy - we loved..."

Sue Caudwell

"Woah! Did not expect such a great lunch. All members of my party had either the pasta special or the soup special and we shared a pizza. Everything..."

Amy

"Absolutely love their pizzas! Best in town I reckon! (and so do all my friends by the way...)One thing though... The place is packed and small..."

Annie

"I worked in the restaurant business for over 12years, and have found it very hard to find a good quality restaurant.. When we first arrived we had o..."

Toni Ruawai

"Wow. I was impressed by Scopa. We went their for lunch during the week and they have really good lunch specials. My partner got a..."

Reviewer007

"We've been here numerous times and have enjoyed every single visit. The staff *are* cool but have always been professional & friendly, and very..."

Susan

"Must try the hot chocolate!!!!!!!!Must must must MUST!DELICIOUSthe 3 of us had a pizza as well which was amazing..."

Florence Kim

"Good place to go any time of the day whether it is for a meal (mmm best vegeterian pizzas in town), coffee or a wine. I love it when the weather is..."

Mazza

"Another dinner venue selection on the basis of Menu Mania and wasn’t disappointed either.We were fortunate to arrive at a time when there..."

Otago Islander

"I tried Scopa for the first time on Saturday night and absolutely loved it! I had the Ravioli which was delicious. Followed by the Panna cotta, which..."

Kim

"Have been here twice now and really enjoyed it both times. The service,food and wine were all excellent. The decor is modern and trendy but manages..."

Helen Gemmell

"For a pizza bar scopa finds its niche in amongst the restaurant’s in Wellington. The restaurant is centred around the bar and is warm and..."

Stephanie

"Enjoyed a smoked salmon with eggs on dark rye. It was nicely presented and tasted great. Service was excellent and definitely a place worth to..."

Fridayu

"Really good Italian food with mostly great..."

Harry Chapman

"Certainly, here's a revised version of the review: The atmosphere at Scopa on Cuba Street is vibrant, with a mix of seating options for individuals..."

Isabella Clague

"My partner and I ordered take out from Scopa this evening. We split the Zucchini and Arrabbiatta pizzas, and I thoroughly enjoyed the garlic cream on..."

Emily Fitzgerald

"The fries were amazing! Had the Diavolo and loved it! Definitely..."

Melissa Martin

"Came here for the famous hot chocolate. Will be back again for it. Fried chicken were quite dry, lemonade saved my..."

Yen Zen Huang

"Best hot chocolate ever. The Formaggi is excellent, nice service. Highly recommend when in..."

Vi Duc Phan

"mozzarella special? glorious. Love me some hot honey but the basil definitely needs to be fresh. The tomato salt is amazing and the hot chocolate?..."

Sala McCarthy-Stonex

"The pizza was smaller than I remembered. The mushroom one was very good the other we order not that much. Not enough ingredients for the price. Each..."

Ma.Paula Lijó Martin

"Very busy for a good reason. Only went in for their hot chocolate and it is as good as they say! Staff seem very friendly and it's exciting to sit at..."

Moth Artistic_Dysphoria

"From the pizza to the olives their signature fried chicken raspberry sundae and ofcourse their signature hot chocolate and our pinot Gris we didn't..."

Finedine Romance

"Five stars for the hot chocolate at Scopa! It's absolutely delicious and a delightful treat, undoubtedly the best in Wellington. If you're a fan of..."

Naren Kasinadhuni

"Friendly service, very casual place ... Pizzas were some of the best we have had in this trip.. that's a highlight on a string of misery.. it felt as..."

rune SB

"Food was great, but the service was questionable. Temporarily seated at the bar, but then forgotten… it was busy (during level 2 alert). Okay..."

Kieran Shepherd

"Wonderful atmosphere with amazing pizzas! And wonderful service from the wait..."

James Savage

"Great location. Friendly Staff. Wonderful atmosphere. The food is amazing, but you got to try their Hot Chocolate. I must say, it's the best Hot..."

Joseph Pereira

Restaurant 88

87/100 (1928 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Best meal we have had in ages. Our groups of friends meets every 6 weeks at different restaurants for dinner. This has been the best meal we..."

Kim Weber-Swain

"Amazing service staff very friendly and attentive, food was delicious, great atmosphere, not rushed, relaxed dining very pleasant date night..."

Cindy Sinkinson

"Food was really good, but the restaurant wasn't busy and I still waited 1 hour for the food. Not impressed by the slow service. The duck..."

James Ong

"Lovely ambience and lighting. Creates an experience. Lovely and warm. Small but creative menu.Not one specific vegetarian main choice tho. When..."

Swanangel

"This is not your standard Vietnamese. The dishes are refined and definitely a bit different. The fresh rice paper rolls came with a very tasty..."

Megha Dogra

"Some of friends recommend me this restaurant . So, my friends and my had lunch in here. Good food but served with small proportion of rice...."

Victoria Huang

"We had dinner at this restaurant during our recent visit to Wellington. The restaurant was pleasantly decorated. Nice atmosphere. Service was..."

Tony Wan

"Went for dinner with friends, got some tofu noodles and creme brulee for dessert, they were yum. They have a decent selection of drinks too. Would..."

Shaily Uppal

"Such good food and service. Have been a few times to Resturant 88 and have always enjoyed my meals. The spring rolls to start are yummy and my..."

Sharon Harvey

"This place is incredible!! Having just got back from a trip to Vietnam I wasn't holding my breath for food as good as I'd had there. But this place..."

Emily Pavey

"Loving the duck grabs! Such a tasty dishes even its the entree one ! The young coconut water was also amazing as well beef shaking was also really !..."

Lexie Vi

"Lovely and beautiful green Enviornment. It's so green and clean. Waiters are really friendly. For entre we had the coconut calamari which was really..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Hands down one of the best meals I've had in Wellington. Great fresh flavours and generous servings. Staff were attentive and there is an awesome..."

Angela Liu

"Awesome as always, large portions and the most like the food we had in Vietnam, although more expensive. Our kids love it there and we shared two..."

Woodzey

"Visiting NZ again. Flew in today and wanted something fresh and clean to fight my jet lag and was not disappointed. Best Vietnamese Pancake I've had..."

DL

"Great food- especially they have some choices that not often seen in usual Vietnamese restaurant. The setting is also quite nice. Not very cheap but..."

Christian

"The food they served in the place was so so so delicious!!! But a bit expensive, I had Vietnamese mini pancakes as en entree, and curry fish with..."

Di

"Always a good feed. Lately foods been a bit slow but wasn't a bother. Always fresh and tasty. Staff are welcoming and efficient and the menu has..."

Roisin King

"Have been there few times now and seen couple of iterations of the menu now. Every dish is packed with excellent Vietnamese flavours. I remember the..."

Mathew George

"Wonderful family meal tonight. Extremely busy for a Sunday evening, not one spare table available. Everyone enjoyed their meal, service was as..."

Fiona Breen

"The food at this restaurant is truly inspired. From mini prawn pancakes to succulent chicken, to quirky cocktails and lashings of fresh coriander and..."

LucyGoosey

"A great restaurant. Having a booking we were seated immediately upon arrival and the service was A+. We dined as a large group for a staff Christmas..."

Catherine Reweti

"Nicely decorated with friendly greetings from staff. Beautiful food presentation and good selections. Quite and cosy environment is good for romantic..."

Jojobaby

"A great restaurant with great service and great food. We shared our meals and ate everything. Mongolian beef drunken chicken and the beef salad were..."

Kate S

"Yummy authentic Vietnamese food! The first impression is positive, we were shown our booked table straight away, in intimate dark corner,..."

J Isla

"Enjoyed every aspect of our experience here. The food is fantastic - probably the best Vietnamese cuisine I've had outside of Vietnam. The service..."

Lee

"It's been many years since I came here - not long after it started I think. Back then it was OK, but not startling, and for that reason it lapsed out..."

Duncan Galletly

"Great ambience, lots of natural light and interesting decor that makes you feel rather relaxed. Food was flavourful and well-worth what we paid...."

Hungry Turtle

"Lunch with wifeService - OutstandingFood - Best I have had outside Vietnam and better than a few when I was there last so highly..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"I was recently in Wellington for work and caught up with an old friend. My friend wanted to try Restaurant 88 and I was open to something new so as..."

Lisa V

"Been here multiple times now. From groups varying from three people to about 15. All times, food and service is immaculate. Highly..."

Kalani

"Tempted by the high rating, we went for a lunch at (Vietnamese) Restaurant 88. It was a Sunday & we were not the earliest customers. We ordered beef..."

STRADS

"I very nice place to eat. Good service and great food. Always reliable.! Had the Lemongrass chicken with coconut noodles, so good and worked..."

Trencherman's Travels

"Good place for a group or just two people. Food is always good and good portions. Atmosphere is always good. Baby chicken and rice a high..."

Hubert Cheng

"A great little gem on Tory Street, that gets real busy in weekends, so a booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment!The service is always..."

Jean Coteau

"This place is always busy, so if you are interested in visiting, I would suggest you make a booking to avoid disappointment.I have dine..."

Rosemary Young

"This year's birthday celebration was low-key – I had a group dinner with close friends at Restaurant 88 last night where we got to catch up over..."

Angelica Woolley

"Dinner kicked off with a good start, all tender and juicy in the form of caramelised baby back ribs, slowly baked in a deliciously sweet tamarind..."

Heneedsfood

"Yum! This place was fabulous when we went. We went for our anniversary and foud it to be nice a quiet/romantic. No kids in sight! The food was spot..."

Humbleluxury

"I've dined here a number of times and always try to have something different! While there have been no disappointments, my favourites have been the..."

Connie Consumes

"This was a pleasant enough experience. I really enjoyed the entree, much more than the main. I didn't think there was anything special about the..."

Damage

"We were on our way to another restaurant when we were passing by Restaurant 88. My wife loves Vietnamese food so we stopped and had a look at the..."

Hal

"Our meals at this place were deeelicious. I love vietnamese food and this place did not disappoint. I think it is a little bit pricey for what it is..."

Sophie Hunter

"When you think Vietnamese food, you imagine fresh herbs & zesty flavors. And that's exactly how to describe the food. A very unique and different..."

Sue

"Absolutely great! This place provides great food each and every time I dine here. The service is great and it shows that the staff really care. I've..."

Desh Gunatunga

"Dined here on a Saturday night with 4 friends who live in Welly (I live in Palmy) who had recommended it...and boy was it worth the recommendation!!!..."

Kirsty Andrews

"Have just my husband's 50th birthday dinner at Restaurant 88. Booked here because we've never been disappointed with the food or the service..."

Esther H

"Came here with friends in an effort to try something new, the food is delicious and well presented. Good portion sizes as well. Staff were attentive..."

Jake Lei-Sam Wallis

"My friend had recommended Restaurant 88 to me on many occasions so I thought I'd give it a go on Wednesday night. I really enjoyed the whole..."

Robert P.

"Go here a lot and never been let down. The food is always amazing.Sometimes the staff are a bit hit and miss but that just adds to the..."

Mark Roy

"Visited with a group of seven, on a relatively busy night.Aside from having run out of Vietnamese beer, it was hard to fault. Staff strike..."

Ian Stronach

"Came here on a Friday night. Was incredibly busy. I recommend booking. My partner and I had to wait at the bar for what was going to be 30 minutes..."

WineListPlease

"We are a family of 5 all with different tastes and we all really enjoyed our food. The service was fantastic, the staff were attentive, friendly and..."

Grace

"Had a great meal with friends a couple of Saturday nights ago.The food was fantastic, but the service was a little slow, no problem more..."

Claire

"Had a marvellous evening - surprised how full you were on a Tuesday which is a testament to both your food and service. The food was delicious -..."

Simon Friend

"We have been coming here since the days when you didn't need to book. Luv luv luv the food, always fresh, service is great. You gotta try their main..."

Lana Hiko

"We have been to Restaurant 88 many times in the past and have always had great meals and good service. I am still disappointed that the beef skewers..."

Ron

"I needed a place to take my partner to dinner for our anniversary, and I chose Restaurant 88 based off the reviews on this website. I wasn't sure it..."

Hannah P

"I'm not sure how much point there is in writing this review as they seem to have so many good ones already. We have dined at 88 four or five times..."

Jeremy Williams

"Good food and service, very..."

Vincent G

"I have dined here about four times and the food is outstanding as is the service. The entrees are just amazing in variety and also in taste -..."

Maggie Paul

"Best food ever! I have been here at least five times + can't wait to go back! The beef lemongrass salad is incredible. Service outstanding - even..."

Nix

"Fantastic!! decided to try it after reading the reviews and was not disappointed. Went with some friends and we loved it! The food was fantastic (we..."

Natasha

"My all time favourite restaurant in Wellington! I eat at Restaurant 88 on a fairly regular basis (monthly at the moment) and have never..."

Debbie Tauvae

"Great place to eat. Food was great and service excellent. Went with 5 others and all agreed we would eat here..."

Ana Aukuso

"I LOVE this place! The beef salad is my personal favourite. The staff are lovely and friendly. It would be great if they were able to label some of..."

Ankab88

"Had a great evening here with 10 friends.The food was great and a real delight to get a coffee in an Asian restaurant that tasted great as..."

Selective

"Had a quick trip in Wellington and for my supposedly last night there, we had a very lovely dinner in this restaurant. what an excellent..."

AngeLi

"My friends and I were undecided where to have lunch and decided to try this restaurant. It's quite a cozy little Vietnamese/Asian restaurant in Tory..."

Meixiu

"I have been there couple of times and really enjoy every single dish ordered. My last visit, I ordered pork balls as entree, it was juicy, full..."

Bob Goh

"I cannot wait to go back. Great service, very tasty vegetarian dish, friendly staff. This Vietnamese may not the cheapest but its worth every cent!..."

Susie Robertson

"The food is great here. Friendly staff and a reasonable..."

Peter J

"I and my partner dinning out all the time, I have to say this is the best Asian restaurant in Wellington. The design of the restaurant is very..."

Yvonne Choo

"I've eaten here more than a dozen times and have never been disappointed, delicious and authentic food, quick service and well..."

Amanda

"No trend breaking here. I have been the Restaurant 88 several times now and have yet to be let down. The menu is exciting and the food is just as..."

Daniel

"My partner and I went to this restaurant. it was full booked but the staff made us a table out of the end of the bar because we really wanted to try..."

Regan

"Excellent service, VERY tasty food. Catered for a party of twenty effortlessly on a very busy night. We'll be..."

Geoff Burch

"We were seated immediately when entering the restaurant, and the staff were very attentive during the whole evening. The presentation of the food on..."

Dan Bowden

"Sunday night and the weekend is drawing to close. You need something extra strong to stave off those pre-monday blues. Will it be the drunken crispy..."

Kai Luv

"Loved the food, everything was super fresh and flavorsome. Good value. Attentive & friendly staff. Outstanding care with allergies, I have Celiacs..."

Abbie Denning

"We had dinner at this restaurant during our recent visit to Wellington. The restaurant was pleasantly decorated. Nice atmosphere. Service was..."

Tony Wan

"A quick lunch that didn’t disappoint. Summer rolls were packed full of flavour, and authentic mango sticky rice...."

Shirley T

"Love the taste of Crispy Pork. The set up of the restaurant is very cute and relaxing to eat. Very clean and the staff are very polite and..."

Marilou Suyom

"Great service, delicious food. The Pho’ is outstanding so it’s the Strawberry Sweet and Sour..."

Andrea Merlo

"Fresh delicious food recommend to all ..great friendly service, nice..."

Jodine Waghorn

"Yummy food and cocktails, reasonably priced and cozy..."

Cherry Huang

"Great atmosphere, quiet, pricy, special Vietnamese menu - a lot of dishes hard to find elsewhere with decent..."

s s

"Absolutely delightful experience. Food was exceptionally fresh and filling. A nice way to end the meal with their mango sticky rice pudding. Waiters..."

Fabian Stoffregen

"Pleasantly surprised. Food was amazing! Portion was a little on the smaller side, but very delicious. Service was..."

Alistair Hayward

"Went there for a family lunch with pho, grilled beef wrap and pad viet. The first two were great. Pad viet was a little too sweet for..."

Huong Thai

"Nice vietnamese restaurant. Quite cosy and intimate. So not loud, easy fir dinner conversation. Very attentive staff and quick service from table..."

Ian Sadler

"Fantastic authentic Vietnamese food and great..."

Brett “Baldrick” Simon

"Good experience, with good..."

Nina Smith

"Ate here for dinner on a Sunday night. Food was full of flavour, decent sizes and great vege options. We each had one of the deserts and they were..."

Susie Campgirl

"Dinner for 6 on Friday night, although we ran late they were very gracious and super hospitable. The food was delicious from entrees and mains,..."

Adair Cameron

"Went here for lunch today. Staff was very friendly with good service. Ordered crispy spring roll, curry rice noodles and pork salad noodles, we were..."

Terri J

Tinakori Bistro

Pan Fried Fish with Sweet Corn and Kumara

Chowder

Golden Milk Pie with Ginger Cream

Cheesecake

Garden Salad with Roast Spanish Onions

Prawns

Sirloin Steak with Steak Frites

"Mmmmmmmmm loved it. Really loved the asian twist on the flavours. My Korean chicken main, tempura prawns entree were fantastic. The only downer was..."

Wallace Tulloch

"Had a wedding lunch here one wet day in February. Everything about Tinakori Bistro was fantastic. The service was attentive and friendly, the food..."

Bron Kenna

"A lovely place with great food and service. We came here for dinner. I had the beetroot tartare with feta and walnuts to start, and my partner had..."

Sophie Warren

"Awesome service and very delicious food. I enjoyed the duck breast so much and beef steak was also very tasty. I love the interior and the whole..."

Rhea Villacampa

"Most people may not know that Tinakori Bistro has been under new ownership since April 2016. The new chef owner, Aaron, has worked in top restaurants..."

Lily Brown

"My partner and I went here for dinner with a Groupon voucher which turned out to be amazing value. We had an entree, main and dessert each. I can't..."

Matt

"Fabulous date night! Very friendly staff with a stunning atmosphere. Beautifully presented food, the cheese cake is to die for. Would absolutely..."

Adrian McCann

"This restaurant is apparently under new management and we had an amazing experience. The food was incredible, with surprising taste..."

Jenni McCann

"Had a really nice dinner at Tinakori Bistro the other night, but this place does need to make some improvements here and there. I really liked the..."

LucyGoosey

"30 of us arrived at 7:30pm for our work Christmas function here last night. The restaurant was packed with people enjoying their meals as we took our..."

Siobhan

"Great atmosphere, attentive and thoughtful service. A neat menu, with clever choices, all of which were nicely executed. A lovely way to spend a..."

Trainedbysuzy

"A more than respectable local restaurant. I went here with a large group and everyone was very happy with their meals (no small achievement in..."

Kai Luv

"Came here with my wife for dinner. The staff were polite and attentive. We ordered entrees and mains off the express menu, they arrived in no time at..."

Jeff

"Lovely food, to die for creme brulee. Attentive service all in all a good evening, and for the quality of food the bill wasn't bad at..."

Valmai Copeland

"We came as a large group for lunch. The waitstaff were very attentive.I thought the mains were reasonably priced, especially given the quality...."

Sarah

"Just the two of us went here on Friday night. We had a booking but there was plenty of space for people walking in off the street. We both..."

Julia Saunders

"Always seem to be good service and food. The Calamari rings are amazing!!!Great mains too, never tried the dessert as I'm always too full..."

Vincent G

"service has been great every time we've gone there. food has also been..."

D Chan

"Brilliant evening. We were a party of 18 and in hte back room upstairs. The service was very attentive, with one waitress assigned to us part-time...."

Peter Snow

"I have been here twice in the past two months, both times with large groups. The food is generally excellent, although portion sizes tend to vary..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Being wellingtonions this is one of our favourites. consistently great, and BYO means we can bring our own choice of great..."

H Schafer

"I hadn't heard of the Tinakori Bistro before we booked a work Christmas function there.In the interim I heard some good word-of-mouth about..."

Lindsay

"Had a lovely meal here. Had the ceviche (was super flavourful annd included fennel to give it a bit of a kick), short ribs with excellent kimchi,..."

Sara Passmore

"If I had to sum up in one word..GORGEOUS!… the restaurant, staff (including their aprons), ambience, food, decor, restrooms, music… all gorgeous...."

Deb

"Delicious! We had the dinner party option, lovely food, adequate portions however maybe a little pricey at $89 which was made up by BYO..."

Nic NZ

"Fell in love from the outside already. Finally had the chance to come here with my partner and it was absolutely beautiful.the food was delicious...."

Sarah Kristin

"Fancy! Had the dinner party experience as a group of six, which included 7 courses. They catered thoughfully for various dietary requirements. Food..."

Nat

"This small removed restaurant is a culinary gem. The food was exquisite. Every bite was a dimension of flavor immersed in the main event. We ordered..."

Sarah Waters

"Very welcoming, friendly staff and excellent service. Lovely cosy decor inside and we were blown away by the incredibly tasty food. The bread and..."

Haydi Foster

"Absolutely delicious! Great service. Travelling through Wellington and staying nearby for 2 nights - we loved it so much we ate there BOTH nights!..."

Caroline Gamin

"Massive thank you to the Daisy's team for a fabulous night. Our group of old hornbags haven't laughed so hard in a long time. The food was wonderful..."

Alicja Gear

"One of my favourite restaurants, I’m omnivore but they do great vegan dishes too, great..."

Chris Post

"We had a lovely dinner last night, great staff, tasty steak cooked to..."

Andrew and Kate Harvey-Green

"Just fantastic. Extremely tasty, well priced European fare (which let you BYO a nice bottle of wine, which you may not be a good enough cook to do..."

John Davis

"Wasn't sure what to expect but my companion read about it online so we decided to brave the stupid protesters at Parliament (bus route blocked) and..."

Richard Green

"Amazing tasting food with very knowledgeable and polite front of house. Would recommend to..."

Hykkup

"Delicious, such yummy flavours. All the dishes ordered were superb. Staff amazing despite few being on and more walk ins than expected. ..."

Sophie de Jong

Pizzeria Napoli

87/100 (2038 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went here on a recommendation from a friend. Food was amazing and the waiter even rushed though my tables food so we could make a show I booked for..."

N-Dee Reynolds

"Absolutely amazing authentic Italian, super friendly staff, and cute, cozy setting. I'm in love. Perfect for a date night. Will be back the first..."

Portia Lancaster

"Great ambience...a bit tight but a nice 'cosy' experience! Staff very friendly and knowledgeable about menu offerings....food yum, Def will go..."

Foodie

"Amazing food and ambiance. Great staff and good value for money. Well worth popping in when in Wellington CBd. Authentic feel and style in..."

Tristan Wheeler

"I had the vegetarian calzone. It was a very generous portion for lunch and was the right texture and flavoursome without being too salty. The staff..."

David Rawson

"We had lunch today. Staff was friendly and restaurant was cozy. We enjoyed meals, especially tasty pizza. We will defiantly go back again. Totally..."

Alex Ishikawa

"Each we have been to Wellington while traveling we have eaten here as food is so good, pasta di mare especially amazing. Fantastic pizzas and lovely..."

Sinead Hesnan

"I love lasagna and I'd read that this place has the best lasagna in town. So my husband and I went there for lunch, we had garlic pizza bread which..."

Megha Dogra

"The atmosphere was friendly. The food was amazing. We both had entree arancini and brushetta which we shared. Then we had pasta Carbonara and..."

Jane Scadden

"Pizza? Oh year! This would be the place to have a decent wood fired pizza in welly. I have the white base pizza which was delicious and the Italian..."

Christian

"Amazing pizza, and the staff were friendly and efficient too.The shop floor space is a bit small, but that doesn't take anything away from the..."

Jason Campbell

"I have been here couple of times, and they never disappoint me. Love the food there, esp the pizza (one of the best pizzas I ever had). Moreover, the..."

Margareta Dorothea

"The best Italian food I have ever tasted. I would recommend to anyone. It is really a lovely place. I'm really glad I got to experience such lovely..."

Jonathan Miranda

"Beautifully made and delicious pizza - thin crispy crust with decently spread toppings. Probably my favourite pizza place in Wellington. Friendly..."

M

"Came here with the family, all five of us were seated right away as per booking time. The place is narrow and small and noisy as we came on a very..."

R-Dee Roche

"Have been to this restaurant a few times with friends, and we keep going back as this place has the best pizza in town. We also have tried the pasta..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Found this place hidden in Courtenay Place... Can't believe I haven't seen this place before. I couldn't decide if I should have pizza or pasta...."

Gerhard Joseph

"Have being hearing about this place lately and once I was in wellington I got to try there pizza . Perfectly baked and the taste was just apt...."

Mansi Trivedi

"Great food, great service and a good location. Too many reasons not to miss this place. Only downside is its small so if you are going with a big..."

Lisa Whyte

"I went to Pizza Napoli for a quick dinner before a movie the other night and found it to be quite average. I had been here once before and had a..."

LucyGoosey

"Fantastic meal. Attentive service. Pizza as good as we have ever eaten. Desserts excellent, great coffee. Prices reasonable...."

Julian.paxton

"I went with my girlfriend because she likes italian food and I saw this place here. It was really amazing, from food till service. We'll be back..."

Brian Smith

"Lovely little establishment, though very cramped - the service was excellent. I had the pasta di mare (as I'm not a fan of tomato-base dishes) and..."

Adeline

"Cosy, relaxed & genuine atmosphere in this beautiful little gem of a restaurant. Friendly and welcoming staff- awesome authentic Italian cuisine to..."

Andrew Warner

"ALWAYS a fantastic meal here- I ususally have the Garaboldi pizza which is amazing, full of meaty, delicious goodness. Last night I had the Pasta..."

Amy

"Seating a large group in this cosy restaurant might have posed a challenge but it was handled without any drama on a busy Friday night. Service was..."

Simon Kearsley

"My search for the best pizza and Italian food got over at pizzeria napoli . There is a wide range of menu cooked by Italian chef specially for you in..."

Miara

"Great pizza and the usual Italian fanfare. Always a safe option for a pizza lover. My only prob with the place is that due to its small size and huge..."

RJ Thorne

"Perfect. Best calzone in Wellington bar none. Staff are friendly and helpful, the supervisor/manager has superb customer service. Food is incredibly..."

EatAllDayy

"Fantastic Pizza, Calzone, Salad and Croquets, very fresh and good service. We really enjoy all dishes. Definitely we would like to visit..."

Loly

"Fantastic pizza. Visited on a Saturday for lunch, and although not busy at the time, the service was prompt and the waitress was pleasant, and she..."

Teja.kandarpa

"Went here for a girls night with all of my friends from out of town on my birthday, we dabbled with everything on the menu and I couldn't fault one..."

Shauna Kauri

"Went here and I got a pizza and my girlfriend got the seafood pasta. We both really enjoyed our meals and just our time at Pizzeria Napoli. Been here..."

Jordan Morrice

"I have been four times in the last couple of months and still haven't tried the Pizza yet! So far I have sampled the Risotto, Calzone, and two of the..."

RaeRae

"A gem. The starters, calamari & arancini were delicious. We ordered mains to share. Pizza, risotto and pasta shells with cheese and spinach - out of..."

Etresia Touzel

"This is an awesome traditional Italian pizzeria. Every pizza & pasta dish on the menu is sensational and it's difficult to pick just one favourite. I..."

Julia Mc

"My husband and I love this restaurant. The staff is always friendly and welcoming…no matter how busy; even if it's close to closing time. It's a..."

Linda DuBois

"When visiting Wellington primarily to watch the Phoenix play on Auckland anniversary weekend my wife and I decided to have a Pizza meal on the Sun'..."

Ken & Lesley

"My husband and I been to many places around the world, but this buzzing little place pizzeria Napoli on Courtenay place is exceptional, we have a 3..."

Dalia Ameer

"We always visit there as they have the best Italian Pizzaria in town...and Carbonara cooked into perfection, taste really get into the paste, serve..."

Lilly.Snowball

"These guys have VEGAN cheese available. This stuff is amazing.. to particularly on their unbeatable pizza bases.. Seriously, best pizza i have ever..."

Em Perry

"Dinner | 6th August 2011 | A lively Italian atmosphere 'hits' you when you walk in the door. The staff are fantastic - animated, friendly and..."

Kathryn Price

"A peculiarly Italian atmosphere has arisen from the ashes of Kenny's Diner. The staff are everything you want: animated, friendly and attentive...."

Trevor Landers

"What a treat ! You can go there several times a week and you won't get tired of it !Super friendly atmosphere with John and Raffaele always..."

Romain Louis

"The gorgeous Italian aroma smells hit you as you enter this quaint new pizza joint on Courtenay. Amazing calzone, pasta and pizza at great lunch..."

Diane Leen

"Calamari to die for!Great selection of authentic pizza.Great service.The kids love..."

Geoff Burch

"Situated at one end of Courtney Place, Pizzeria Napoli turned out to be one of our best eating experiences ever. The place is small (can fit in some..."

Sahil Ludhani

"If you're looking for authentic Italian flavors, Pizzeria Napoli is where you should be heading! Bang in the heart of Courtney Place, you will find..."

Omnomnivore

"When I say I feel like eating something different, its not only the food but also the place that I'm talking about. And that's what led to me to..."

Ridhima Puri

"Always a wonderful meal and they really take care of you service-wise. Rafael is a wonderful host and always looks out for every customer. The food..."

James Mielke

"Napoli is hands down the best Italian place in the city, at least by my standards. The waitstaff is super friendly and attentive without hovering..."

Isabella Clague

"Always a pleasure to eat here. I have been to this restaurant many time sin the last 2 years. Never disappoints, always fresh, delicious, authentic..."

Carla MD

"Always a pleasure dining here. A little noisy but that's never been a deterrent. The food & service were A++. Thank you for a delicious meal, already..."

Ashley Raki

"Hands down the best pizzeria and Italian food in Wellington. The service is fantastic and they really looked after our group of 14. Rather than pick..."

Graham Joe

"Loved the food and the generous portions. On a full night, the wait times can be long but the food is worth the..."

Elroy 0kada

"The pizza is lovely and they have vegan mini donuts that are absolutely 👌 - perfect portion for one. Thank you to the wonderful people who work..."

Serena Low

"Wow, awesome pizza and cocktails..... really yummy food. Well worth a..."

Richard Ellis

"Incredible personal service and quick turn around on my order. I ordered takeaway pizza in-house, and the server invited me to sit at the bar while..."

Hannah McColl

"I am not cultured enough to know what authentic Napoli cuisine is like, but the garibaldi pizza is fantastic. The atmosphere is classy, the bathroom..."

Wawawawa

"Attentive and friendly staff, outstanding pizza with quality ingredients and crispy yet soft pizza base! Even the cocktail was done perfectly, this..."

June Lau

"Situated on the iconic corner of Courtenay Place and Cambridge Terrace Napoli may not necessarily attract a lot of foot traffic but is a worthy..."

Mitchell Bidois

"On a work trip to Wellington and staying nearby so thought I'd stop by for dinner. Had some good calamari for starters then onto a cracking woodfired..."

Paul Lombard

"arrived here at the end of their night, they weren't serving anymore so we walked away - the guy on the door chased us down and offered a margherita..."

david yates

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff, welcoming and attentive service. Italian restaurant with great selection of wines from Italy paired with your meal..."

Tehaunui

"That was an amazing pizza for sure! We got in and got greeted by an Italian waiter (who also speaks some Dutch!) with a fantastic attitude. The..."

Robin Keet

"Italian owned, a lot of the stuff are Italians. Great pizza. Great pasta dishes always prepared al dente. The bartenders are fun and friendly. It’s..."

Andrea Merlo

"The Google Stars don't do this place Justice. It's was an 8.9/10 for the experience, that had alot to do with the company and the vibe. The Pizza is..."

Stuart McIntosh

The Bresolin

"I enjoyed my first experience and can say the second was the same. The food here is outstanding. Our steak was perfection. All the salads / veges..."

Vin 123

"Went here for the second time this morning. On both visits the food was good, but it was the customer service that particularly stood out. On both..."

Ns

"Have been wanting to visit this restaurant for ages and whilst in Wellington for WOW It was a good time to visit. We were seated upstairs and had a..."

Megha Dogra

"Great place to eat. I have been here a few times and the food is always good. Great service and good coffee. Picture is of the buttermilk fried..."

Sharon Harvey

"This place is brilliant. My favourite is the steak tartare and the fried chicken, honestly both of these are pretty hard to beat.The staff..."

Bo Jack

"Bit of a local spot for us now, always has good beer on tap and food is always top notch, they tend to mix the menu up quite frequently as well..."

Cam Newman

"Went here for my birthday dinner with 7 other people and it was the best decision I've ever made in my entire life. Aint even kidding. Food..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"First off, the place is just really lovely. I think the fried chicken is the star of the meal. It was exactly how I like it - crispy, still moist on..."

M

"Delicious food and a nice relaxing atmosphere.I had the buttermilk chicken burger which I cannot fault! It was delicious and well priced,..."

Abby Jones

"The food was very flavour some, the portion of the dishes were a little small...however I quality over quantity. Most of the time I am not able..."

Ken Himu

"Tonight was super busy in town because of the education open days for both universities and a big influx in people visiting the city. Hence why the..."

Mana

"Food here is quality. Great service and warm atmosphere. The whipped potato is worth trying but for me the standout is the fried chicken and chilli..."

Ronald Blunt

"Wellington does it again! What a great concept!! You feel like you have walked into a celebratory feast with roomfilled with the hum of people..."

DL

"I went with a group of people, we all thought the food was fantastic. The staff were very helpful, always there when we needed them without being..."

Royden Shierlaw

"Another trip down to Wellington and have dinner with my girlfriend before my flight back to Auckland. Simple restaurant, but the food and service are..."

Ryan Wong

"We had brunch here and really liked the menu which featured a lot of fresh interesting combinations. The fried farro was especially tasty. There..."

EpiCurious

"Just awesome! Amazing, tasty, delish & affordable food. The calamari, mushrooms & cauliflower were the best I've ever had. We had 9 dishes..."

Kat

"Finally tried this place out after eyeing it up for several months. I really liked the courtyard area of this place and think it would be a great..."

LucyGoosey

"We were craving for a good steak and found this place on Zomato. The menu looked very intriguing so we came to find out. He atmosphere was..."

Lesley Chen

"Wandered into The Bresolin one lunch time with my son and we were blown away by the quality of the food we ate. The caramelised cauliflower is a..."

Kate Aguirre Go

Duncan Galletly

"Went in nice and early on Saturday night to try their Burger Wellington entry. Seated in the outdoor dining area, nice and cosy under one of their..."

Simon Kearsley

"I've walked past The Bresolin for the past 6 months every day... Always meaning to go in and try them out. So today mum and I went inside. Amazing..."

Lizannepitt

"Came for dinner and drinks tonight. Service was friendly and quick. Food was awesome. Had plenty of plates to share. Fried chicken is a go to,..."

Tyler Conelly

"I came to the Bresolin as part of a large group. Being the first to arrive I was offered a drink inside before more people showed up and we moved to..."

Jenjaroo

"Came here for lunch as a party of 6.We had the tofu eggplant salad, crushed avocado with sango sprout and kale, breso burgers, fish and..."

FoodiePhysician

"First things first: we LOVED the architectual attention to detail of the outside area - albeit a bit chilly, I reckon the heaters need some cranking..."

Liz

"The Bresolin is near my job. I stumbled into the place one evening between work and other engagements, and I was very glad that I had. I dined in the..."

Audra Lord

"Nice spot away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD.Had some share plates with friends. Whipped potatoes were so good I did not want to share. ..."

Miss Persistant

"The increasing number of affordable eateries never cease to amaze me and it goes to show that you can always amazing food outside of fine dining..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"TLDR; loved it, can't wait to go back! Went to The Bresolin last night for the first time with my partner and it was awesome. We..."

Jess Dunne

"Visited The Bresolin earlier today with a group of 13 brunch enthusiasts. Extremely happy with the service and food that we received considering..."

Georgina

"What a place to have a birthday dinner. It was amazing. The service was great, wine and food also were amazing. I had the buttermilk fried chicken..."

Heather Scott

"Celebrated New Year's dinner- was VERY impressed with the staff and the food. Everything from the kitchen was just great - the conversation just..."

JaimeC

"Best steak of my life. Great service, I mean fantasic. A+ The only reason this is not 5 star, is the smoking in general area. But that's just..."

Eamon Gilbert

"We went today for the first time and had brunch. Liked sitting in the courtyard. The juice of the day was so delicious I finished my first quickly..."

Cassandra Corbett

"Was quite stoked to check this place out, I walked past once and it was jammed pack - there's excitement about this place and I had to see it for..."

Wilson Chau

"Really enjoyed the vibe, food and service. Foods were all delicious with nice twists that made the flavours not boring. The steak was cooked..."

Jun Kim

"Was impressed that we were taken upstairs where there was a cosy feeling. The wood grilled sirloin was excellent, but the Goddess greens (with garlic..."

Alister McLeod

"Amazing Sunday Roast! Definitely head here over the weekend and try thier $20 roast special, make sure to get there early as it's a first in, first..."

kattymae

"Came back for WOAP 2018. The whole menu worked well together, but the highlight was definitely the dessert, a deconstructed cheesecake with good..."

Simon Lin

"Great food. Great service. First time try crumpet which is amazing gourmet food I ever tried. Love it a lot than..."

Yun Lee

"I give 5/5 for the grill !!!, roasted potatoes and some vegetables. You can also order for a good bottle (or glass) of wine. We ordered a good..."

Elvira SELISCHI

"Absolutely beautiful. Really nice indoor and outdoor dining areas. Staff are top notch, beer is good and they have a quality menu. Highly..."

Michael Bogacki

"Loved the food. The dessert was amazing. I generally order chocolate based desserts but this time I changed my mind because this peanut based dessert..."

River Song

"Second time that I've been here Food is very good and the staff is very good and..."

Luca D. Lombardo

"You can tell when an eatery cares about food. This is one such spot. Come for the small plates and order them all, or come for the beast feast once a..."

Tom Huthwaite

"The staff here are so friendly, really welcoming and it was a pleasure to come here. We ended up just coming here for desserts and coffee, I ended..."

Maddog (UKwonderboy)

"Fantastic food with interesting flavour combinations, friendly welcoming service, and reasonable prices. The burgers were excellent, and the..."

Carel Jobsis

"We have been going to various restaurants to try them out every Thursday. Was just saying how we hadn't found anything that stood out. Well bingo..."

Shiree Mackay

"Lovely little bar and outdoor eatery. Beautiful interior design to being a classic style into the modern era. Decent selection of beers but a great..."

Eamon Lesperance

"Fast and friendly service from our main waiter (a lovely guy from England). We went there with our kids (aged 11, 13 and 16) for Monday $10 Burger..."

NZKnitter

"This place provided me with a very tasty filling vegetarian meal, and the whisky list was..."

Ian Hunt

"Excellent place. We had a large party and accommodations were made a late stage without fuss. Tasty food, great coffee. We like brunch and dinner..."

Gareth Rooke

"Great out door eating area, covered or not! We were a group of 5 and shared 7 light meals at lunch which was perfect. Absolutely delicious and so..."

Muff Blackburne

Beach Babylon

86/100 (2525 ratings)

Breakfast Burrito Bowl

Chai

Cakes

Wellington on a Plate Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

"A lovely place to go and eat or get a drink on a sunny day. The views of the ocean are spectacular. The food is very nice but the atmosphere is what..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Funky little place with interesting decor. Friendly staff and a great menu with heaps of options. Awesome wine menu. The food was delicious and the..."

Steaksammie

"Went about 10 days ago for brunch on a busy Saturday morning. 3 of us sat outside. Coffees arrived really quick, and food was not far behind. They do..."

Sally

"Great restaurant! Beachy and relaxed theme with retro decor. Friendly and attentive staff, did not have to wait long for our food.A couple of us..."

Rochelle Holland

"Had to redo my review, had a lovely meal with my wee girl here. Vegan options are amazing, so nice to be in a situation where I can choose from do..."

Eating My Way Around

"Lovely outlook sitting outside, we has The Edge Martinborough Pinot Noir was very smooth. My partner had the seafood linguine, plenty of seafood and..."

Anna

"Went here last week and about a year ago both times they were really good for breakfast The homemade hash browns are perfect crunchy on the..."

David Thompson

"We went here for breakfast We tried the Fat Bastard breakfast, the pancakes and the mince on toastThe hot drinks were nice as wellIt..."

Tim 51

"Everything super tasty and all the wait staff was very friendly. My group and I had a pleasant conversation with one of the staff. I would definitely..."

Mjmcferren

"Food was pretty good! Good quality beef, grilled just well, not too dry, still juicy and moist. Food arrived quickly too. Also the service was very..."

James Ong

"Always very good! Salmon bagel ordered with a side salad. That sala was next level for a side! So good out the front on a hot day! Also, they do..."

Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt

"Went last night for my sister's birthday and it happened to coincide with WOAP. The food was brought out about half an hour after ordering which..."

Natasha Hill

"We all had a great 60th birthday celebration at Beach Babylon! We are from out of town, all converging on Wellington for the event. It was super easy..."

Blackrobinnz

"Came here finally after driving past a million times!We were greeted upon arrival and told to seat wherever we wanted. Service was quick and we..."

Aimee R

"Had the Vegan vegan which was delicious and huge! Partner had rosti with bacon and halloumi. Coffee and service were amazing, we will be back...."

Logan Managh

"Had the shake and big breakfast, food was delicious and shakes and iced drinks are very tasty!Nice atmosphere being opposite the beach on a nice..."

Jordan

"Solid brunch menu especially if you love rösti! They are often busy weekends but it's worth waiting for a table. The location and atmosphere is..."

Julia TVM

"A great spot for drinks in the sun - and they have Pimms jugs! Most of the snack foods/small plates are a little on the greasy fried side, the fondue..."

EpiCurious

"A nice little spot for brunch, and as a bonus was open Boxing Day. They have a variety of options for roti so no need for bread or toast if you wish...."

Rebecca

"Located on Oriental Parade I like the surfie beach house vibe and the matching music. The staff were friendly and relaxed and we got started with..."

Gus

"I have been to this place a few times now and it is one of my go-to place for brunch. I have decided to take a friend of mine here for brunch..."

Foooodie Explorer

"This was a great place to eat quick and friendly service with amazing food and amazing drinks this is again a great place to eat kid friendly and..."

Ben Woodburn

"Love this place. Good food. Great location and excellent service. I love that pets are allowed. I go here nearly each time I visit that side of the..."

Sriram Srivatsan

"Nice cafe. Great food and service. Reasonably priced food. I went there with a friend from USA/Poland and this cafe catered to his dietary..."

Ian De Terte

"Saturday brunch at Beach Babylon. Very popular place but we were lucky as it wasn't overly busy.We were greeted with a smile and shown to a..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Stopped in for a drink and a snack. Chilli prawns were lovely and service was okay. Lovely location and typical Wellington ambience. A little bit..."

Donald Tracey Murray

"I had a great smoothie and fries when I was here. Staff were really friendly and were very happy to modify an item for me (have a nut allergy so no..."

Saeran Maniparathy

"Need to say that the burger they had for Wellington on a plate was a total killer ! Really tasty and different from what was done in the CBD. And so..."

Ines

"Go to people and dog watch. Stay for quality tea, coffee, drink, cakes, and awesome brunch. The man friend usually goes for the big veggie breakfast...."

Grace

"Went here for dinner and loved the environment, great spot and awesome BYO. The service was excellent and I'd definitely come back, although not for..."

David Palfreyman

"Went down to Beach Babylon breakfast couple weeks ago on a nice but coldish Wellington Sunday. I got the breakfast burrito and a Bloody Mary and was..."

Jordan Morrice

"Walking into Beach Babylon we were immediately welcomed by a super friendly barista.My pal and I grabbed a small table down the back near a..."

Table For One

"Had a fantastic brunch there last week. Potato rostis with poached eggs, smoked salmon with capers on toast went down really well. Best coffee we've..."

Katherine MacGregor

"Down on beautiful Oriental Parade is this little retro joint that's not only a cafe, but a bar and somewhere to get your pooch in on the culinary..."

Heneedsfood

"Great view if the Wellington weather allows. Eclectic clever menu at reasonable prices especially the light plates.Enjoyed the Tarakihi very..."

Haumanakeakua

"Love the breakfast sandwiches here! The coffee and shakes are amazing too! We last came on a wet, but busy, Wellington morning and they managed to..."

Humbleluxury

"I just had a mocha from here . It was fyn. I love the ambience of the place . Once you enter the place it appears like u r in another realm..."

Foodie Mallu

"Great food but unfortunately they seemed really understaffed and we had to wait ages for our food and even longer for our second round of coffees..."

Marilyn Moore

"This was a lunch stop with the family. Was worried we wouldn't get a seat as this place was pumping. It was a Sunday. The turnover of tables was..."

Selective

"Yum!Best pancakes I think I've ever had - light fluffy and delicious topped with berry and rhubarb compote! and the chicken quesidilla went..."

Deb Kissick

"This would be a favourite of ours. The service is always friendly and consistent. If it is quiet I have been welcomed to have a leisurely..."

Ellie

"Beautiful spot with a great, typically Welly hippy vibe - as opposed to hipster - I definitely prefer the former :) I had a vege toasted..."

The Guppy

"I fell back in love with milshakes at this place a few weeks ago, the Snickers milshake OMG! My burger was also good but the milkshake, I dream of it..."

Joshua Hill

"If you're looking for consistently good food and a well located cafe / restaurant - Beach Babs is the place to go. The food here is fresh, tasty and..."

Alice Bourke

"I like this place way more than I thought I would. My friends and I all imagined it to be a cynical corporate take on retro kitsch before we went..."

Woo 17

"We have been here twice within two weeks. Once for lunch and once for afternoon tea (4.30pm) and both times were great. They change their menu during..."

Reviewer007

"I came here for brunch for the first time on Sunday and the place was humming. Nonetheless the staff found us a table pretty quickly, and we settled..."

Isabella

"Four of us went for brunch on Saturday. Started well with gorgeous coffee, great hot chocolate and prompt friendly service. We all had different..."

Kara I

"I went here for brunch yesterday for the first time and had a great experience. Food was yum, service friendly and quick even though it was really..."

Katie1

"This place is one of my faves in Welly, the staff are always friendly, the counter-food and menu tasty, and one of the most important bits - the..."

Mary Jane Thomas

"Have been to Beach Babylon for brunch and dinner on a number of occasions. The food is always good and the service friendly. We love the beachy..."

Dinerdiner

"I am a regular here, whether for breakfast or lunch. Have not tried it for dinner though. I think another quality cafe open during day on busy..."

CK

"Manhatten has now morphed into Beach Babylon, which is a real shame in some ways - i loved Manhatten with Dan doing his thing out..."

Philip

"Been here a few times, for dinner and lunch, the amazing food makes up for the table service which at lunch time i find the staff get confused. Most..."

Emma Lowry

"Stopped by at Baby Babylon after a scenic drive around Oriental Bay and we took our seats inside the busy cafe and restaurant. The weather was rather..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Everything here was good. Went for breakfast on a Thursday about 9.30am on the way to the airport. Good quick service. Good food. Good coffee. Good..."

Kiwig1rl

"I ate humongous Burger and a yummy mango shake. The set up of the place is cool. And outside is relaxing. The food are yum and the place is just..."

Elna Baguya

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting Beach Babylon, and I must say it was a delightful experience. The laid-back atmosphere and beachy vibes..."

Mahdi Abdollahi

"Warm friendly service & the food was well cooked & came promptly. The fish & vegetables were perfectly cooked. And my chicken burger was..."

bolonz bolo

"Such a cool little spot for a lovely vegan options on the menu and a great coffee while overlooking the beautiful ocean (sitting on the outside or..."

Olia

"Came for the fondue, walked away with a feeling of contentment. Great staff with awesome service. Highly recommend getting the fries with the fondue..."

Alma

"I really liked the ambience. The coffee and pastries were both very good. Will definitely go back to try the food as..."

Mahnaz

"A fun atmosphere and great coffee and food here always with the wonderful service. Plus they have a dog water bowl by the door. Toilets aren't..."

Maria Anderson

"Served by Alice last weekend real good service, good food, very talkative which added to it funny person. Very good milkshakes. Good amount of vegan..."

Bruno Martin-Edwards

"Was happily surprised to see there was a huge amount of vegan and vegetarian options on the menu! I got the vegan chicken and halloumi salad and..."

Isabella Clague

"Great outdoor spot if you have a dog and need a spot of brunch. The coffee is always good and they even have a whole menu for your furry friend...."

Glyn Alcock

"We came here after looking at the menu online, and the food did not disappoint! Yesterday we'd bought coffee to takeaway which we enjoyed, and today..."

Julian Davison

"I was craving for something spicy yesterday and their burrito was just the right thing for my craving and the weather. They were very busy, so..."

Saipriya Krishna

"We were a party of four and ordered the Babylon Royal burger, which was almost too tall to bite into, two colourful summer salads, which we really..."

Davide Baj

"lovely spot with seats outside, heaters, and a comfy inside area. good food with a Lebanese influence. Persian eggs were good, but also the basic..."

Stephen Gillies

"Staff were great and food was delicious. Great for a couple or for taking the family there. Highly..."

Aaron Clancy

"We were really excited to eat some good food after hearing such great reviews from others from this place. The food we ordered was on the average..."

Fidah Ali

"A great licensed cafe/restaurant with a distinct 70's Caribbean/tiki bar vibe. The food was delicious and nicely presented. Friendly staff with..."

Innes Fisher

Capitol Restaurant

Steak Tartare with Egg Yolk & Grilled Bread 28 50

Fried Squid & Aioli

Baked Peach and Prosciutto

Toasts

Pasta

Eye Fillet Steak with Parsnip Gratin

Today’S Cheese with Quince Paste & Toast 18 00

Parmesan Crumbed Lamb's Liver

Fish of the Day

Halloumi

Duck

Asparagus Entrée with Eggs Mayo and Capers

Soft Centered Chocolate Pudding with Crème Fraîche

Wheelchair Accessible

"My favourite restaurant in..."

Susan Kiddle

"Dined at Capitol last night, having been their for brunch a few days earlier. On both occasions the food and service were excellent. Love this place..."

Shane.gustafson

"It was a great pleasure dining here for my partner's birthday. The quality of food was superb and selection of wines are excellent. Staff are very..."

Karen B. Otic

"Great service and good food and nice selection of wines. Each course was nicely prepared. The oysters were fresh and tasty. Look forward to..."

TheFoodGonzo

"Capitol is known as one of Wellington's Crown Jewels and now I know why! My husband had lamb ragu with pasta, I had snapper & fresh oysters and we..."

Cha Ching

"Friendly helpful staff here. I asked about vegetarian options and they offered to adjust a couple of dishes to suit. There wasn’t..."

Sean P E Fleming

"The morning of the election and voting first thing , we met friends and had a great breakfast and anticipated the results. Great food and tempted by..."

Megha Dogra

"I am never disappointed when visiting Capitol the food is always 5* and the service is to match one of the best places to eat in the city always look..."

Em

"I don't know how the teeny tiny kitchen in Capitol manages to produce such ridiculously good food. Brunch, lunch, dinner....I like it all. Big..."

Jade M.

"Most amazing scrambled eggs I've ever had. Always do the soup here. I don't come to Wellington that often but when i do and I come here the soup is..."

Richard Roberts

"After a slip up by the host for our table of 4, we were seated promptly. The pasta and prawns were cooked well and the side of potato were very..."

Angela Liu

"How lucky are we, one of our locals. Consistent great food in an iconic location. I had gurnard not my favourite fish superbly cooked, green beans as..."

Adriennenz

"Capitol, like Ortega a few doors away, has a large and loyal following. For good reason. This is one of the handful of special restaurants in the..."

Duncan Galletly

"Queens Birthday Sunday and a night out - bliss.I have only been here for lunch previously and thoroughly enjoyed that so was pleased to settle..."

Philip Reeve

"Went there on a Monday night with people from out of town. Had been recommended from someone earlier that day so was a bit last minute. It was..."

Jane Russell

"Been here many times, always excellent food and service; last visit was outstanding with amazing food backed up with attentive service and great..."

Paul

"We mostly come for lunch, they make a fantastic Bloody Mary!I've had possibly the best fish dish I've ever had here (I think it was king fish)...."

Kelli Williams

"I've lunched at Capitol twice fairly recently with my husband and had the blackboard seafood special and a glass of wine.It is a restaurant that..."

Molly

"A must 'go to' place when in Wellington for breakfast. Super quick and attentive service matched with a breakfast menu that has all the standard..."

David Boshier

"This place is pretty damn good - food was excellent and great wine list. Service was good - and handled how busy it was well. Best restaurant I have..."

Andrew Imms

"Fantastic food. Awesome to visit for either lunch or dinner.Just nice attention to detail, lovely flavours and really quite reasonable for..."

Casey

"Had Sunday dinner here - we were constrained by a tight turnaround time of an hour. Phoned them with no prior booking - the staff were accommodating..."

Dee Mangin

"I love this place, the food is simple and flavoursome. Not to complicated which means the ingredients can speak fot themselves. Most times i come..."

Margaret

"One word - Fantastic. Went along with my folks to celebrate dad's 69th, and everything form start to finish was top-notch. I would give 9.5/10 for..."

Susie Robertson

"Great modern Italian-influenced food; I'll eat things I'd normally avoid (Brussel sprouts, lambs' liver...) and they're always excellent. I go there..."

Nicola Young

"Me and my partner have eaten here many times and love it!! we always get the same things and they never disappoint us. The service is..."

Bean

"Awesome food!! limited secletion of juices though. Tuna was amazing - melt in the mouth. A great dining experience.Cool..."

Emma

"I have eaten at Capitol numerous times, and cannot fault it. I only felt compelled to write this after reading the complaint below. The staff at..."

Miss Smith

"Wonderful food and great..."

Bethne Rowe

"Capitol is one of those places that comes highly recommended - I was really hoping it would measure up to it's reputation. Right from the minute we..."

Dan Bowden

"Food is always good there. Impeccable service and tasty menu and always evolving. Being regulars, it always has been consistent good service, food..."

Tehaunui

"We were looking for a place to have an easy stress free European dinner after a long day. The dishes were fantastic, Eye fillet was perfectly cooked..."

Irina Kapeli

"Always a nice dinner with great service. We tried the WOAP cocktail, festival dish and burger. We also shared the calamari which was the best thing..."

Lindsay Harn

"One of the best beef fillet i've ever had. The place is small, with few tables on the corner of a building. We waited quite a lot for our meal but..."

Giacomo Dusina

"Visited with some friends as a "fancy dinner". We had a wonderful young waiter, very polite and kind. Definitely not our usual pick, but it was..."

Ann K

"Can almost always guarantee a great dining experience here, so was not disappointed. The clam starter was full of flavour. I’m a big fan of the..."

Jo

"great food done simply. elephant fish, from the shark family was meaty and perfectly partnered with some velvety mash and crunchy smoky charred..."

tina nixon

"Had a fabulous meal catching up with family from out of town. Food was superb - every dish was top quality, beautifully presented and best of all ,..."

Wendy Slieker

"We had a grate dinner for celebrate my husband's birthday. All of food are..."

Lulu Xu

"Great food! Best food I had in New Zealand … I am in day 8 and I have booked very nice reputable places, but this one… oh my god! Amazing! Great..."

Veronica Sanchez-Bernuy

Wildfire

86/100 (1194 ratings)

Roasted Agria Potatoes

Passion Fruit Cheesecake

Dessert Platter Including Chocolate Truffle Balls Passionftuit Cheesecake Lemon Meringue Tarts

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Found this place by chance on Zomato!Booked for birthday dinner on A Wednesday night. Ambience calming, relaxing, decor elegant, safisticated..."

Dotty Iorangi

"Amazing place to have a great meal with your friends. Make sure you have a great appetite before you come here, as they serve you unlimited BBQ. The..."

Jacob Elanjickal

"25 close family and friends had the most wonderful dinner for uncle's birthday! Prior to the event Harpreet was excellent to deal with - so..."

Mele Wendt

"An excellent experience!🍖Pork scotch, salmon and beef sirloin were highly recommended! Crispy skin with chewy and juicy meat inside served..."

Jinjing Fang

"Great service and well cooked food. The rump steak was my favorite and the drink choice is huge. Price was also big but worth it for a special..."

Alan McIlwaine

"Excellent! Sure the price is quite hefty for a meal, but it is so worth it! Pork, 2 types of beef cuts, salmon, chicken, lamb...Not to mention the..."

James Ong

"This is one amazing restaurant. It is one of the few places that I could not eat everything. A group of us went for lunch and it was outstanding...."

Ian De Terte

"This place is amazing, all three courses were superbly cooked, outstanding service, lots of meat and seafood, I had the best tiramisu of my life an..."

Bobby

"Wildfire in Wellington is simply amazing. What a find this place is. The service was the best I have ever experienced at a restaurant and the food is..."

Bridget

"Went for our anniversary dinner and this place did not disappoint! The waiters were so kind and their service was unbelievable. The atmosphere felt..."

Adam F

"The meats were delicious, perfectly cooked! Tasty and juicy. Our favorite was the chicken and the pork, but we loved the lamb and the beef as well...."

Romain Bacino

"This place is absolutely amazing. We got the premium menu, and wow. So delicious! If you are a meat lover this place is for you! The staff were so..."

Hannah-Bradee Phillips

"Awesome experience. Best Brazilian food I have ever had, even if it was my 1st time. Great staff awesome food & must try the tequila mockingbird...."

Ron Aunoa

"If you have never been here, you need to make the time, don't be scared if you have dietary restrictions, you will not be disappointed. The service..."

Julie Murdoch

"Absolutely amazing, food, drink ,staff. Really impressed. Loved everything. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Staff went above and beyond for..."

Ian&Trudy Green

"So this was our 1st time dining here. The experience was next level. Food delicious. Service was was really 5☆ we will definitely be going back. We..."

Fei Evans

"Great service, food is not too bad, especially if you are hungry, you can eat as much as you want! although I personally found it very salty, would..."

The Fern House

"Excellent food. The meat was well-cooked and the side dishes were very delicious. I enjoyed that there were a variety of dishes presented to my..."

Tupsytippy 0.4

"Absolutely fantastic. Great customer service. Absolutely delicious food. Wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend and will definitely go..."

Tracey Taylor

"Great dinner trip. Service was faultless really helped make the evening. Food was good, dietry options were plentiful, the starters and sides could..."

Luke Dienes

"This one's for the memory box! Perfect scores all round, no questions asked! One of the best experiences in Wellington so far and highly recommend..."

Deren Mohanlall

Fratelli

86/100 (1794 ratings)

Affogato Raspberry Coulis Hot Churro

Ice Cream

Duck

Fantastic Italian Roccomura Red Wine

Quattro Formaggi Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful Italian, been here several times over the past 10 years and have never once been disappointed. Delicious wood fired pizza and many pasta..."

Harrison Drysdale

"Really lovely evening here - felt well looked after, the food was delicious and well balanced (the mozz on the pizza was such a good quality too, it..."

Anna

"Very good pizza, nice dough and ingredients, nice pasta and good portion. Beautiful wine, nice..."

Clem Lienard

"Recently dined here on a 3 course deal. Antipasto to start with delicious - the light, airy garlic pizza was a 10/10. Canneloni brisket main was..."

CC

"The platter for two was so amazing, highly recommended for entree option. Would rate it at 5* if the flat bread could be more crispy a little bit...."

Dieu Anh Le

"If you can go for their set menu on Monday or Tuesday night, totally do! It's great value for money and the foods to choose from are totally..."

Jessica Siácci

"Went to Fratelli's last night with four friends, we'd had drinks at Hummingbird and wanted a pleasant meal that offered more than pizza. We were well..."

Rob McGregor

"Ok, real pun here - but a worthy contender for Italian restaurant of the year. The food was stunning, wine selection stunning and service authentic...."

Megha Dogra

"Really nicee meal and good service with work colleagues. Had a really delicious lamb special dish. Food is always good here with great menu..."

Fat Bob

"Fratelli's staff were very friendly. I think the menu could be a little more varied and adventurous for ab Italian. I had a classic 4 cheese which I..."

Felicity

"Excellent service, food is simply gorgeous. Haven't been recently but I definitely should. I had an incredibly memorable time dining here years ago..."

The Food Snob

"On top of a great waitstaff, the wine and the pizza were amazing. The pasta was just alright for me, a little bland than I'd expected. Would love to..."

M

"Me and my boyfriend headed here on a Saturday night and only had to wait around 10 mins for a table. The staff were lovely and accommodating. Nice..."

EsmeEats

"We dined here on the WOAP menu, not actually knowing they were participating in the culinary event. the two entree dishes had caught our eyes and..."

Rosemary Young

"Came here last month for a friend's farewell. We were kind of near the kitchen which made it quite hot. I ordered the set menu which I thought was..."

Ladi Haze

"I've been to Fratelli's a number of times in the past. It was a regular place to go for a while. It’s been a couple of years since my last..."

Sean P E Fleming

"We went here for dinner last night and I must say it was close to perfection. The atmosphere of the restaurant is wonderful, beautifully laid out and..."

Alysha Bower

""I think we should make a risotto." This was the comment made by my friend who was visiting from Timaru when I asked her what she wanted for..."

Grace Li

"Beautiful Italian fine dinning restaurant. Food was top quality and so were the staff. For starters we had the arancini balls stuffed with mushrooms..."

Georgia Keir

"My visit to Fratelli was quite pleasant. The food was fantastic & very fresh. I started my proper Italian meal with a classic Bellini cocktail. I..."

Orli B. Ahava

"Tried Fratelli on Saturday night, very impressive. Everything was classy in an understated way from the atmosphere to the service & also the food. I..."

Raymond Ferguson

"If you want an true authentic Italian experience, Fratelli's is the place to go.I've been here numerous times and the food never fails to..."

Gabby Deg

"This place is "BELLISIMO"! The food is crafted with care, attention and to an incredibly high standard.If you love Italian food, this has..."

Kklovestoeat

"Fratelli's motto is 'Fresh Italian', serving 100% homemade pasta, gnocchi, risotto, and pizza from the wood fired oven. My friends and I dined at..."

Sophia

"A long lazy Girls Night dinner at Fratelli with one of my Bestest Friends who lives out of town was just what the Doctor ordered!We decided..."

Wellington Chic

"This is the best Italian we have eaten at, great service and the Chianti was delicsiousVery welcoming and so easy to book on line.We had..."

Pete And Jenny Ellis

"Came here for a birthday dinner. Was impressed with the pizza oven! Atmosphere a little sterile. Risotto was stunning, and my partner's pizza was..."

Humbleluxury

"Had one of the best dinners I have ever experienced over the weekend at Fratelli Italian Restaurant in Blair Street. The taste & flavours of both..."

Phillippa Rudhall

"We did dinner here using a voucher with our 5 year old.Firstly excellent communication via email to make the booking. We were very promptly..."

Robert White

"Dined here a couple of years ago and enjoyed the experience, so decided to book for five visiting work colleagues last night. Everyone commented at..."

Gill Riding

"Stumbled across Fratelli this past Friday night, and could not be happier with our experience there. Food, service and ambience all contributed to an..."

Ceallaigh Rodway

"We have been waiting to try this restaurant in such a long time after hearing such positive feedback from friends we decided to try it last..."

Fam Webster

"My husband took me out for dinner to Fratelli the other night to celebrate our anniversary - and a night away from the children. He could not have..."

Georgie G

"For the last few years I have been a regular diner at Fratelli. I last dined there on Monday night and had the fish special which was delicious. No..."

Lesley Slieker

"I have been to Fratelli over five times now, and every time, without fail, am always impressed with the flawless service, great winelist, and..."

Tori Holden

"Wow, we went to Fratelli last night for the first time and can't speak highly enough about the food, service and atmosphere. Service was brilliant..."

Louise

"I decided to take the family out for dinner last Thursday so we went to fratelli on the advice of a friend. It was busy when we arrived but all the..."

Blair W

"Yum! We had a great family dinner at Fratelli last night for my little brother's Graduation. First time there for me and I can honestly say It..."

Maria Petagna

"Last night (Saturday 16 March 2013) we decided to find a new place to go for a pizza in Wellington having been to Pizza Napoli several times but..."

Linda Cohen

"My boyfriend and I dined here for the first time a couple of weeks ago and had the Fratelli Feast- we absolutely loved it! The margherita pizza was..."

Shaney Marinkovich

"My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the Fratelli feast we had last night. My risotto was beautifully prepared, and the tiramisu was the best I’ve..."

Andrea Simpson

"We had the Fratelli Feast and a bottle of lovely Italian wine and really enjoyed our dinner! It had been a while since I'd had proper Italian food..."

Angie Van Rhijn

"Very impressed with the service and food! Dined at Fratellis last night with a table of 7 and the waitress was very professional and friendly. Loved..."

Siobhan

"Loved this place! Great atmosphere, friendly service and the food is to die for! I can highly recommend the Bistecca di FratelliWood fire..."

Susan

"Fratelli celebrates good food. I found the atmosphere somehow lacking, despite the streets outside buzzing with rugby fans. But the service was..."

Binkley

"We were really impressed with Fratelli. Arrived without a booking last Saturday night and the place was humming. Our group of four women..."

Frances Beuvink

"Delicious! True authentic Italian food, friendly staff, cool little restaurant and 2 great managers who always seem to be there but I'm too shy to..."

JVDP

"I had heard that Fratelli had a new chef, and that I wouldn't be disappointed.A great recommendation - a great Italian..."

Penny

"Such a fantastic place to go for dinner, I really can not rave Fratelli enough.The service was attentive without being intrusive, the food..."

Lucy

"Great food, nice surroundings - waitress struggled with who was where, and had ordered what; but a minor detraction really. Been here before and..."

Ian Stronach

"Food was very nice and very reasonably priced. Portions were just the right size for three courses. Excellent wait staff, very friendly and..."

Emma Dobson

"Food was great - portions not huge, but great food. Waitress not too sharp, but maitre de made up for..."

Jane

"Everything we had was absolutely..."

The Boys

"This place has got to be of the best places to go for Italian food. Downside you cannot book a table for less than 6 people. Great ambience and..."

Karan

"The gnocchi is to die for - best I have tasted outside Italy - superb as was the..."

Terri

"Fratelli is what Italian dining is all about: good food, great service, and an extensive wine list including a wide range of both Italian and New..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Good italian food can be a little hard to find in New Zealand. A lo of this comes down to the fact that italian food is simple yet elegant and..."

Patrick Pilcher

"My husband and I had dinner at Fratelli last night and had a lovely time. The food, ambience and service was wonderful. The owner sat us and had a..."

Griesel

"Friday night , busy, but they were happy to seat me as it was early.. service was awesome , I let the lovely person serving me, choose a pinot noir..."

Maisie Mao

"Had the 3 course menu for $55 on a Tuesday for my BD. Margherita pizza was delish. Main was risotto which was delicious as well. Dessert was..."

Maxime Vasuta

"Big fancy nice restaurant. Service was good and servers were friendly. Food price is pretty high, but delicious. Recommend this place for special..."

AnnA

"This is the best italian restaurant I've been in NZ. Food is just perfect, good service in a nice place. Strongly..."

Patricia Furlan

"Ferdi and the team made my birthday dinner very special. The service and food was amazing. Highly recommend this lovely restaurant and it’s great..."

Dina Demiri

"Yummy dinner here! Everything flawless. Highly recommend the Risotto and definitely go for the pancetta on the gnocchi. Great service, very informed..."

Jasmine Craig

"We happened to book at the last moment and we're lucky to get in. I had the pizza Bianco and my wife had the gnocchi Di patate. We don't normally do..."

David Johnson

"Outstanding Italian restaurant, omg the food is amazing , from their beautiful pizzas, to the mushroom venison risotto I had, it was honestly the..."

Murray Watt

"Excellent service and food and a great atmosphere. Well situated and good car parking available nearby. Dined twice in the week for dinner and..."

Michael Nimot

"What a great night we had yesterday at your restaurant! Certainly knowledgeable about Italian food and wine, your staff was both fun and kind to all..."

Francesco Amico

"It's amazing. We have been now 5 times. Every time, the service, food and atmosphere is amazing. Cannot fault it. Highly recommend the..."

Nicole Hawke

"Dined as a group of 4 on a Monday recently. Took advantage of the $55pp 3 course special. So much food, we were all full by the end. I at the marg..."

Sarah Quinlan

"Super cool! Came here on a date, and it was very lovely. Staff were wonderful and accommodating with our requests. Great atmosphere. Bloody awesome..."

Hugo Strang

"Outstanding service and food! Big group booking and they couldn’t have done more to help us. Set menu food was divine and plenty of it! Highly..."

Emma Coupe

"Simply delicious. We had the antipasto platter, a pizza, and dessert. We could not fault a thing. We went in with high hopes as we were looking for a..."

David Baird

"Visited for the first time tonight and we will definitely be back! Food was delicious! Service and atmosphere were on point! Thanks for an awesome..."

Laurie Kapelle

"Menu ticks all the boxes. The food was presented well and good flavors. Wine list includes both Italian and New Zealand wines. Reasonably priced..."

Jessica Hope

"Absolutely divine! The best Italian food I have ever eaten! The panna cotta desert was perfect! Our waitress was also very good and had great advice..."

Ethan Charlett

Grill Meats Beer

86/100 (1628 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"I really enjoyed the Nashville Hot Chicken burger 🍔 with chilli fries 🌶 🍟for $22 NZD. I could taste the flavour combo of chilli and garlic..."

Veeral Patel

"We weren't starving so didnt have a burger but instead had a range of starts, they were great and would go back. For lunch they were busy which is a..."

Elise Litchfield

"Nice burgers - easily the best in Welly. Great food and excellent range of beers.I always pop in for a visit when visiting from Akl, as..."

Jason Y.

"The blue cheese chicken nibbles I had to start with were amazing and I could have had a full size plate of just them. We went there specifically to..."

Juliet Ferguson

"Hello. We just got two burgers from here and they were literally outstanding. Like wow. Amazing. Considered calling them to say just how amazing they..."

Brittany Osborne

"Very nice burgersThe staff are very friendly and it’s always busyThere’s a good vibe and the ambience is greatWe will definitely..."

Tim 51

"Overall - great food, nice place, would go backFood: Great food, while burger and fries can be a very simple affair, these burgers are..."

Mark Burney

"Great selection of food here. And beers too! Came here in my first week of coming to Wellington. Delicious food! Worth the visit if you get a..."

Steven

"Have been here a few times with friends and with my girlfriend whose vegetarian. I Got some of the chicken wings and they were absolutely..."

Edward Edward Edwards

"Went here in about June this year.The first time I went about a year before I LOVED it. Was a great burger.This time was ok...."

Megha Dogra

"•• Vegetarian Night ••I LOVED it & MY tummy LOVED it.Highly Recommended. Must Visit. Well Done & Thank You. :: store..."

MarvellousSeven

"Stopped by for 'Friday' lunch today. Went with the lunch special, Maple Grilled Chicken Thigh on Quinoa. It was amazing for a $12 meal, great..."

Leeanne Coppard

"Went here for lunch and had the Wellington On A Plate burger. It was AMAZING! Mr. BeefyCheese-stuffed pasture fed beef patty with..."

Fern

"This place was buzzing - a full house with great fast service! The food was on point as well and at a reasonable price, you won't be disappointed. I..."

Philip Doyle

"Very busy when we arrived Saturday at 6.30 ish. Service staff were very accommodating and we waited at the bar looking over the grill for half an..."

Thomas O'Leary

"Came here for dinner last night. My friend and I ordered Hot Nashville Chicken Burger and it was really good. I also loved the seasoning that they..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Won a competition on Facebook and got to try the 'Burger of the Week' with a friend. The EL JEFE was pretty good - beef patty was cooked medium rare..."

Maggie Cheung

"Went for lunch today and even the teenager smiled. Love the idea of a simple burger menu but the burgers can be added to, also enjoyed the..."

Muffin Mum

"Went in for lunch as a group looking for a quick bite seeing as Fidels was overly noisy and busy. Had a bowl of olives and a beef burger with fries...."

Mana

"Don't be afraid of the spice - it's just right! A superb burger and beer joint. So glad we found this on our travels and will most certainly pop back..."

Travis

"Food was fantastic and the concept of grill meats beer is the best thing ever! Beers were great and really complemented the meals. Steak was cooked..."

Jaynee

"The best burgers in Wellington without a doubt, always a joy to come here. Chilli fries are amazing and theres a great selection of craft beers..."

Ross Bird

"Had our first lunch in Wellington here!!! It is a nice place with cozy atmosphere, staff is very friendly and warm. We ordered pork ribs and some..."

Di

"Great little place for dinner. We had our daughter with us and service + food was great. Only marked down as we ordered starters but these were..."

Bonnie Emma

"Great meal here, a great selection of food and beer, the steak was cooked perfectly with good sized portions and very good service. The recommended..."

James Cole

"This is a place I've been a few times but most recently came on Saturday night and tried the special burger on offer called Brie My Chick. It has..."

Miss K

"Exactly what the name says succulently cooked meats with fantastic selection of craft beers to compliment your meal... this is the place for meat and..."

Lee Culshaw

"GBM is a meat lovers treat! The meat is tender and succulent and the wait staff informative and punctual. Went there with bestie E and she got the..."

BKL

"Amongst the growing number of smart-casual food joints in Wellington, Grill Meats Beer is certainly a hit with professionals. Passing by I'm often..."

Medium_Rare

"Came here a while ago with my boyfriend. We wanted to try something new. We were welcomed and then seated. I really like how its a open kitchen and..."

Ashleigh Clark

"Chilli fries were good. The burgers were good- the chicken burger was probably the best. The beef burgers were medium rare which isnt that great for..."

Adeline

"We went for a quick Saturday lunch and are so glad we did. Great food, good beer and fantastic friendly service. This was our first time there, but..."

Royden Shierlaw

"I believe that it is the concrete playground website that rated this place as the number one burger joint in Wellington. And to be fair they seemed..."

Rhodri Williams

"Very enjoyable meal. The service was pretty good as well didn't even need to ask for my water to be refilled, once they saw it half empty they filled..."

Nadia Martinez

"Burgers and beer. Beer and burgers. Throw in some ribs and steak and you have this place. Whilst the service was not great as it was busy, the food..."

Featured Eats

"Accomodating staff, we didn't want to sit on the high stools and within ten minutes hey allowed us to sit on normal tables. Good gluten free buns and..."

Stacy Heyman

"This is a commentary on the Wellington on a plate burger. Hands down the best I have tasted this year. Juicy chicken. Fab bacon. Excellent..."

Philip Reeve

"Great grilled burger, delicious and big dish. The extra mushrooms were very good option. The hand cut fries excellent !!!! The staff very nice and..."

Loly

"Friday night for their Burger Wellington entry. The place was HEAVING but our group had booked(fortunately). 8 Burgers quickly ordered and we were..."

Simon Kearsley

"We had a booking for a group of 8 but stillHad to wait an hour for a table. We were there with a great group of people so just had a drink at..."

Fxykw

"Just had dinner here for the second night and it is an awesome place. Great service, fantastic food but the atmosphere is what makes it special -..."

Susan Smith

"We came here on Thursday 9th July and wow it was amazing. Great atmosphere and even better service. The staff made sure that we were looked after..."

Keilah Tiatia

"Came here for the first time on a busy Saturday night for dinner and a wine. We were seated at the bar in front of the chefs. I loved the atmosphere..."

Katie Hansen

"Had the fried chicken, and the devils advocate. And my goodness it was the best. Devils advocate came with chilli fries and with high expectations of..."

Fridayu

"Awesome place to eat. We went as a big group and they were so accommodating super friendly staff and the food was amazing. It is certainly a place..."

Hymie Gill

"Burgers are amazing at a reasonable price. Service is awesome. I like the way the wait staff treat the newbie customers. They were very helpful. ..."

MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio

"Under $100 for 2 people full meals with drinks on valentines day. Pretty top notch by my standard. Service was amazing.Great..."

Cade Boyce

"Dined here over the new year and they definitely deserve the title of kickass burgers, some of the best eating around. Located close to several other..."

Camden James

"Came in on a busy friday evening with a group of six of us, they managed to fit us in after a 20min wait (which was absolutely ok) food was well..."

Wiild Eats

"Had the GMB ABC chicken burger which came with shoestring fries. Was very delicious. Would definitely eat again and recommend! Great atmosphere and..."

I Love Food

"We finally got a table!!! And we were given the best table in the house as well. It was a booth big enough for the kids to lounge in as we happily..."

JaimeC

"Great place for lunch. We walked in off the street at 12 when the doors opened and got a table by the window. Our waitress was pleasant, and warned..."

Brenda Overend

"I've dined here several times now and I'm yet to be disappointed! It's usually fairly full on a weekend so get in early if you don't want to wait,..."

Sarah Shuttleworth

"One of my favourite places in Wellington at the moment! It's fresh and funky, always packed and lively. The staff are super friendly and recommend..."

Anais Ardid

"First time out to GRILL MEATS BEER and was taken back by the level of service and commitment by the staff to deliver an overall experience second to..."

Kieran Chadkirk

"Three occasions now I have visited Grill Meats Beer and every time it has been absolutely outstanding. The prices are great for what you get and the..."

James Scott

"Today was my second visit to Grill Meats Beer, and both times i have thoroughly enjoyed the experience, The decor is streamline and funky, the staff..."

Luke Gardner

"I have visited Grill Meats Beer about 5 times now (introducing new people to the place each time!) and have made my way around all the mains bar the..."

Matt Tong

"I'm really surprised to read these bad reviews! I went with some girlfriends the other night and we had a great night. Lively atmosphere, lovely..."

Annette Fitzpatrick

"I've now been to Grill Meats Beer a handful of times and can honestly say I have absolutely nothing to complain about!!! Fantastic, friendly and..."

Madeleine Wong

"Congratulations, what a great place. Fantastic atmosphere and character. The staff are welcoming, friendly and attentive with really genuine smiles...."

Max Gay

"I have been to Grill Meats Beer twice now, the concept of the place itself is cool as sh*t. The atmosphere is upbeat and this hang out seems to..."

Ayla Collin

"We had dinner yesterday, great concept! we love the ambiance and the food was exceptional, we choose the Bavettes which were cooked to perfection and..."

Olivier Lacoua

"We went here for Sunday lunch & were really impressed. The staff were lovely & the kids liked the colouring in pencils & activity sheet..."

Vy Luu

"I'm a sucker for beer, and I like food almost as much. While I wouldn't consider myself a connoisseur of ribs as such, I have consumed a fair amount..."

Rich Sherriff

"Be early, or be late, otherwise expect a wait.i have eaten here twice, and enjoyed the experience. Food exactly as I wanted it and good..."

Charles Finny

"I ate here for my birthday last week and can happily say that I wasnt disappointed in the slightest. The hardest part of the night was picking what I..."

Natalie Barrs

"I loved this place and have been back twice now in it's opening week. I can't understand the other reviews getting upset at it not having any steak..."

Fleur

"The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The layout and seating was comfortable and enjoyable We shared the food which was all fantastic, and..."

Matt Thom

"This place was a perfect reminder of good, home-cooked meals back in the States. Everyone at the entire table, the two different times I went there,..."

Carolyn Lesseig

"Great place for beer and food. Steak was seared just right and the sauce complemented the meat perfectly. The burger was spicy and the poutine was..."

Roy Chong

"We had a lovely meal at Grill Meats Beer recently. There’s a great vibe at Grill with an upbeat 80s-90s soundtrack and an open kitchen so you can..."

Angela

"Hands down one of the best tasting steaks I’ve had in ages. Really nice mushrooms and croquettes on a hot mustard to accompany it. My wife’s..."

Key Man

"Great food, super service. The place is so warm and inviting. I was treated really well and made to feel special. Loved the music that was playing,..."

David Louw

"Was there after years again. Was during Cupa Dupa festival. The portions were smaller and prices up. Maybe because of the festival. The food we had..."

Detlef

"Service was good and the menu options interesting, although the fusion dishes were not as impressive as hoped. Impressive range of unique draft beers..."

Ian Li

"The experience here was pretty good, and while I don't have any complaints, I just feel the burger I ate sort of lacked anything special. Chips were..."

Alex B

"This was one of the more popular dining places on the street. Good variety of beer and burgers. Their spicy fries were really spicy and delicious...."

Li Lin C

"Grill meets beer. That's all you really need to know. Exceptional grill, exceptional beer. Service can be slow but boy is the food worth it. I always..."

georgia rose

"Music is a wonderful thing to accompany a meal and tonight we had a 90s mix that made it a great mini singalong. The bad part of the evening wasn't..."

Sandy Antipas

"Been here four times, great food, service, excellent beers on tap! Two years later, still unbeaten - nothing in Akl comes..."

Jason Young

"Great burger Make sure you order your beef patty the way you like it.or it will come..."

Jono joe

"I know I should have gone for a burger but since I just had one last night elsewhere, I went with the fried fish bites starter which was well worth..."

Geoff Wilson

"Best burger I've had in forever. And the fries too. Didn't want the taste adventure to end..."

bernard simmonds

"Food was good, but we are waiting 40 minutes for our..."

Claire

"These guys know how to do meat. Super friendly service and warm..."

Malcolm Young

The Green Man Pub

85/100 (2864 ratings)

Blooming Garlic Bread

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came from Auckland for short trip with family. We don't drink, we just want to have meal. I had Mike Tyson burger as vegetarian meal (strange..."

Hanna Lye

"One of my favourite places in the Wellington CBD. Great location with attentive and efficient staff. The food always provides a great selection..."

Carlos

"Nice place to hang out with friends during night. My husband rdered an ale and it tasted great. With a little sweet taste in the end, it reminded me..."

Jinjing Fang

"We loved this place! The vibes are so good! And the food is just as amazing! We tried the market fish, buttermilk fried chicken popcorn, chicken..."

Sheryl

"Three of my favourite foods exist here and cook well. The seafood chowder, the chicken and of course the curry fries which are a real treat. Probably..."

Mareko Panapa

"Delicious food with lots of choices, hearty servings fab wine list with different sized pours, perfect for lunch time drinks, great staff, fast..."

Steaksammie

"Went out for lunch and tried out the new menu We had the Mike Tyson burger which contained halloumi, roasted mushroom, beetroot hummus and..."

Tim 51

"Great service food was yum! But the restaurant was very loud with only a curtain between the pub and where you eat. Would be great to have more of a..."

Cindy Sinkinson

"Have been a couple of times for lunch and dinner...recommend booking a table as we went for dinner last night and it was busy but we were looked..."

Clara Webster

"Lovely food, decent pub portions. Great selection of food. Friendly service. Recommend the prawn entree, fish of the day, spinach pizza and the..."

Sei

"Had the best meal here before a comedy show only to find that I'd lost my tickets, our waitress Vickie went above and beyond to help us and ended up..."

Megha Dogra

"Have been here so many times and I really enjoy eating at The Green Man, though it can get quite busy and loud. Two of us ordered the 300g beef..."

Sharon Harvey

"$15 steak night. Cooked to perfection, great sized steaks and very worth it. The beers and wines flow easy here and it's a great place for a Friday..."

James Scott

"I go there for business lunch. Food are okay. Good selection of drink. Good location and friendly staff. Can't find fault. Their steak was good. ..."

Jimon007

"My work colleague and I had lunch here and what a buzzing funky little bar/restaurant. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I had the calamari..."

Sarah McTaggart

"Best value breakfast in town. $10 brekkie had everything but just smaller portion. Very well cooked, not oily and well presented. Would certainly..."

Stefan Thieu

"This place is always buzzing. Had lunch today with my workmates and I always opt for the Bangers and Mash with Coke. One of my favorite meals at this..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Service was swift. Food was tasty and decent sized portions also. Probably had I posted this shortly after our evening out it would have been better..."

Sungsam7

"It is a very rare occurrence for me to give a pub such a high rating. The service here is not always the fastest but the food is well worth waiting..."

LucyGoosey

"This place has a great menu, such a large variety to choose from. From pizzas and steak through to pastas, wings and burgers plus loads more. The..."

James Cole

"Great place to meet for drinks as well as casual dining. They also have areas for booking private functions and great catering. Can get..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"really good food, both the bar snacks and mains. the chicken wings are delicious, especially the hottest ones! the service is generally..."

Salya

"Have been here multiple occasions for corporate events, dinner and just drinks. Every time I go service is fantastic and food is always perfect. You..."

Adam

"The girlfriend and I were going to go catch a movie in town and wanted somewhere to have dinner - had heard about this place from a friend who said..."

John Wilson

"Love this place. Had a wonderful meal with some girlfriends form out of town and loved the band afterwards. What a cool place.I've eaten..."

Joanna Grey

"Only ever been here for their $15 for 500g steaks! The sauces were delicious and even though there was some chewy areas I didn't eat it was still $15..."

Courtney

"I was tempted to try out the steak offer here with a friend. $15 for 500g and mushroom sauce and chips, it seemed like a dream come true. The..."

Hubbabubba

"We had a mid-week wintery lunch at Green Man recently. Although predominantly a bar, there are several food options available as well as an all day..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Came here for an early dinner and loved the steak. The place look a bit cold and sterile from the outside but inside is cool, lots of different..."

Biggie C

"Had a work party here ages ago and was awesome! Even scored a free drink for dancing like a pro :P ahahah Great team of people and the food and..."

Chris P.

"My husband and I popped in to The Green Man for lunch when we were in Wellington a couple of weeks ago.This pub has a great atmosphere. ..."

Kathryn Price

"Just had lunch with workmates at The Green Man and have to say that everything was very good! I had the Steak special for $15 which was a 500g rump..."

Karen Connection

"I'd brought website voucher deals twice for this pub - and would feel comfortable returning to pay full price! The first time around I..."

Frank

"I have decided to have another go, I have given 5 stars as the restaurant manager and waiter service was outstanding. Plus the chicken wings and the..."

Cynthia Chin

"We were gifted a couple of vouchers for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it!. The service from our waiter from what he told us was his fourth day on the..."

Nev

"We bought a couple of vouchers from Spreets and must say it was a great deal. The service is the best in Wellington, the food was delicious. The..."

Strega

"My husband and I came here for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it! The food was delicious and the service outstanding. The staff were very friendly and..."

Anna

"Took my wife and in Laws here on a Thursday night. We had the Confit Duck, Rib eye Steak the Market fish and my mother in law had the vegetarian..."

Jason Varley

"Husband and I both got steaks cooked to our differing tastes perfectly. Really enjoyed the food and the service...."

Amanda

"Very much enjoyed the Maori bread and the rabbit dish. Decor is great. Pleasurable experience with very friendly and helpful staff. Will definately..."

Peanut

"The team is very attentive and friendly. We booked a table for two. The service was very speedy and I always love that especially with an empty..."

Thomy Shimokawa

"The food was great & very tasty. My steak was cooked to perfection . The staff were very friendly & attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere..."

Katze McCarthy

"Delicious food all round. Steak and chips with mushroom sauce which was perfectly seasoned Chicken burger was full of flavour with perfectly crispy..."

Leskin Lambert

"Had a great experience overall. had steak and chips as it was their special that night. Beautifully cooked. Had the mushroom sauce which had..."

Deborah Hughes

"Definately a place with some character, the staff were great, the food and drinks were very nice. At first I got worried about eating a pink chicken..."

Dats Travln

"Great place to watch games with easy reservation via Google. Fun and funky aesthetic with great wings and overall really great food (garlic bread..."

Darren Burris

"Efficient service, good staff, delicious hot stew on a wet day! Classic boisterous pub. Great place to unwind after work with colleagues if you're..."

Gabe Rose

"Delicious boneless wings with your choice of heat / spice and a creamy ranch dip with chips Well worth it; value for..."

Gia Lambert

"Stopped in for a bite while our ship was in port ... had a couple Wellington brews & split the chicken sandwich. Food & beverages were great & the..."

Dave Boller

"Loved the food. We were a group of seven and the food came out at the same time. Great waiting staff. Only four stars due to the mask wearing of the..."

Rachel Wallace

"Great service - the wait staff was very attentive. There was a quiz on but they had another section of the resturant where we could sit where it was..."

Judith

"Just been to a private function. Love the new layout. A big thank you to the bar staff, especially the young lady with pink colouring through her..."

Steve Gaunt

"Very good food at reasonable price. Steak was very juicy and tender, perfectly medium rare. Lamb shank was very tender and also cooked well. However..."

Felix Niu

"The food was brought out to me super quick and it was de-licious, so good. Staff was nice and easy going too, great time all..."

Ryan Peters

"Great Irish Pub in the heart of Wellington. While we didn't have lunch, they have a great selection. Service was very good. Have daily specials, the..."

Pam Wilson

Nicolini's

85/100 (1428 ratings)

Double Chocolate Torte

Risotto

Bolognese

Spaghetti Al Ragu Bolognese Pasta

Chicken and Blue Cheese Ravioli

Tortellini Amatriciana

Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"Absolutely phenomenal service and the quality and authenticity of the food is truly a joy. It may be slightly expensive, but if you have worked hard..."

Aritra Mandal

"Very friendly staff, great ambience and food. Will definitely be coming back..."

Arjeezy

"Been here 4 times now & never been disappointed. Love love love the ambience, the food is super DELICIOUS and the service is great. Large servings..."

Shana Wahab

"We had the ravioli and the lasagne and the two dishes would really have to compete for the best pasta ever. Great atmosphere. We had Amy serving us..."

Jay Dorset

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Wellington, and my personal favourite. The food is phenomenal, all the staff are lovely, and the atmosphere is..."

Caitlin Sinclair

"Nice warm resturant with efficient service. Friendly staff and very decent portion size. Orderd garlic bread for starters and must say it was one of..."

Tarun Parmar

"Great service and consistently good food 😋 Penne chicken is my fav and the deserts are huge. Never left unhappy and will definitely be back!..."

Lynda Molly Grimmer

"Nicolini's is delicious without a doubt. I had the ribeye steak and my daughter had the ham tortellini. Both meals tasted divine. On the less..."

Dayna Atkinson

"Defiantly our favourite Italian Restaurant. You must book to get in here and you can see why. With another dining area out the back for a more..."

Bruce Mackintosh

"Excellent food and brilliant service. I had the spinach ricotta cannelloni and my partner had the blue cheese ravioli. Both were perfect, both really..."

Jelena Stojkov

"Wandered around on a Saturday with fiance, stumbled across Nicolinis. Luckily they were able to fit us in, as it looked quite busy. Service was fast..."

Megha Dogra

"Honestly, I really love this place! The food (especially the pasta) is always amazing, service is good and I just love the ambience and feel of the..."

M

" Best garlic bread in Wellington - so delicious!!!! An old fave with my friend group - we'll never stop coming here. Try the ravioli in particular,..."

Pippa.keel

"We were warmly welcomed when we arrived. The service was very efficient and we got the Gallic bread within 5 mins. The mains were very nice too -..."

Christian

"Went here for Valentine's the food and service was exceptional. I did struggle with my blue cheese pasta dish as it was very rich but it was very..."

Kayleigh

"We used to frequently come here, have been many times and I have very fond memories of this place. Great service, great food, great price point. It..."

The Food Snob

"Pollo pasta and vegetarian ravioli + bruschetta to start with. Everything about these meals was amazing. The flavours were rich but subtle, the pasta..."

Stacy Heyman

"Lovely service and great dining experience. The margarita cocktail is really nice and not too bitter. Had the garlic bread which was divine!! For..."

Amorita Maharaj

"A great find, thanks to a recommendation. We asked for a table "out the back" which was lovely, warm and intimate, and oh so like any homely osteria..."

Ruth Mills

"Mamma mia! This is one of Wellington's best Italian restaurants. Pasta and garlic bread is amazing!! Great location and friendly staff! Will..."

Susan Roxanne

"First time in Wellington. Asked randomly for the best Italian food, everybody agreed and said Nicolini's. Totally nailed it. I had the tortellini and..."

Raquel Bermudez

"Came here not too long ago- was in wellington and had no idea where to eat. Was pouring with rain and just went into the first restaurant I saw...."

Sarah Hillier

"Stunning. Full marks for service, food and atmosphere. This family owned business knows how to treat their customers. Our group of 15 were..."

Lianne Jeffery

"Had dinner tonight after a show. My friend ordered chicken penne and I ordered Spaghetti Mussels. As always, presentation was excellent, food was..."

"Love this restaurant, waitresses and manager provide amazing service. The meals are a great size, and the ingredients are fresh. Best thing..."

Kaaryn Denholm

"Love this place! Can order anything and it's amazing!!! Not so child friendly but for adults it's spot on. Can always fit us in and the owner is..."

Katie

"This is our favourite Italian restaurant in wellington. Good solid portions with quality ingredients, and an amazing atmosphere, especially in the..."

Michael Liang

"Went here for Dinner with my Wife. We went here for our first date 7 years ago, it was good then and even better now.Had the Garlic bread to..."

Shane Girven

"Every single time I come to Nicholinis I eat the blue cheese ravioli - I've tried everything on the menu thanks to other guests I've dined with. It's..."

Joshsuxxxx

"Love this place! Every meal is fantastic and the staff are always helpful and friendly. Not just the best Italian in Wellington but, in my opinion,..."

Erin Moffatt

"Cannot say that I am an expert when it comes to Italian fare but I think the food here tastes quite good. The price a bit towards the higher..."

Kishore Mitra

Graham

"Great food. Italian family owned and chefs from the hearth of Italy. Very selection of Italian wines. I strongly recommend the place. Everything we..."

A.M.

"My boyfriend took me here on our first date, and then we went again on our 1 year anniversary. Both times we were lucky enough to get to sit out the..."

Leanne Smith

"Best Italian restaurant to date for me. Excellent food and service. A family restaurant that makes you feel at home. Penne Chicken and Salmon Risotto..."

Jordan Samuela

"As always Nicolinis lived up to expectation. I would advise any creamy pasta lover to order the ravioli. It has to be one of my favourite meals in..."

Georgina Garrett

"Boys Boys Boys, you never cease to impress me. The family run restaurant of Wellington. Every time I venture here I am made fuss of which is amazing...."

James Scott

"My absolute favourite restaurant!! Could easily eat here every night! Was recommended to us by a friend and have since raved about the place to..."

Courtney

"We turned up on a busy night without a booking, the lovely girl we spoke to squeezed us in so long as we were finished before the next booking, not a..."

Claire Alannah Buchanan

"Fantastic night out, the food was superb the staff great and atmosphere amazing. Our table loved it. The best Italian in NZ. Gutsy meals to die..."

Sue

"BeautifuI dinner, friendly and attentive staff. Will definately recommend to friends and..."

Mariana Andrews

"My hubby and I love this place, we think it is the best Italian in Wellington!!The food and service is always excellent. The special's..."

Sarcha

"We went to Nicolini's last week. It was awesome! The food was good, the service was outstanding. We had a really lovely time. Definitely go..."

Hannah Lander

"We (a table of 4) went to Nicolini's on Saturday night - it was a cold & wet night out but a warm and welcoming evening indoors. Dis-agree with..."

Michael Corcoran

"Contrary to reviews, we really enjoyed the service. Cosy and atmospheric on a cold Wellington night. Really delicious specials of the day (we've..."

Nicole

"We came into Nicolini's to escape the cold of night. It looked full at first, but when asking if a table was available we were shown into the back..."

Sarah

"Had a wonderful meal with great service. Waited at the bar for a table because they were busy and got an apology for the wait which was only a few..."

Geoff G

"Service is usually pretty average but the food more than makes up for it. the crumbed mushrooms are..."

Natasha

"The food was delicious, the service was excellent and very friendly. I recommend the garlic mushrooms and profiteroles!!! We will definitely be going..."

Aimee

"love love love Nicolini's!I went here on Friday night and ordered one of the specials, and it was fantastic!!Every time I come here the..."

Sarcha Keith

"Nicolini's is just great. The food is amazing, and it is amazingly priced. Very warm atmosphere with polite, friendly and efficient staff. Would..."

Alex

"My partner and I recently dined here. Warm atmosphere, friendly, lots of laughter and chatter - the place was packed which added to the cosy..."

Natasha Gedge

"Amazing Italian food. Love the menu too- very Italian. The staff rush you a bit but are really nice and informative. You may not get the best table,..."

Mattie

"For an introduction to this quaint authentic Italian cafe and bar, walk past and smell the aroma. As a first time customer recommended by a student..."

Lana Fomin

"Such good pasta, very cute set up!!So romantic!!Food is the best Italian dish I have had in Wellington, service is very fast.If you..."

Sarcha

"After reading pretty much all negative reviews on here I went in to Nicolini's thinking something bad would happen, after we had our dinner I was..."

Elaine Young

"the food is fantastic, but the venue is a let..."

Sian

"I love NicolinisIts what you expect when you go to a reasonably priced resturant which is crammed full every night. The Food is..."

Mark Adam Cohen

"We attended on a Sunday night and found the service to be excellent despite the fact the restaurant was particularly busy.The quality of..."

Nick Whiteford

"i m marco from italy and i ve been living one year in wellington.i worked at nicolini s for 5 months and let me tell,that s the best italian food i..."

Brambilla Marco

"Best place for a date or dinner with family. I give very few places a 5/5 but some are just worth it I think. We ordered veg ravioli, a risotto,..."

Sonder Woman

"We had an amazing Birthday dinner at Nicolini’s last night. Food was delicious and amazing service. I wanted to say Thank you for Olivia for her..."

Shehara Dilshani

"Love the cheesy garlic bread and the shrimp fettuccine was yummy 😋 The tortellini wasn't as good as I thought it would be. 😐 Would love to see..."

Carolena Swaneveld

"We got dinner here for my boyfriend's birthday and it was great!!! Food was nice and ahtomosphere was awesome too! I got Fettucine Shrimps and it..."

AnnA

"Oh what a great evening we had at Nicolini's on the weekend, the food was great and very authentic, a real buzz and vibe in this restaurant . We'll..."

Owen Bellhouse

"Best customer service that I've experienced in NZ in 10 years. Waters were filled without asking. Piano player/singer was great. The food was..."

Alicia Osland

"Mixed reviews about our dining experience, mostly good though. I was the only one out of us that had an entree, the calamari. Very nice and I would..."

Pamela Ngan

"One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to. The food was fantastic, the staff were lovely and the restaurant itself had character and..."

Morgan Marshall

"Great atmosphere. Mains and desserts were amazing. Garlic bread was saturated in butter sadly and half way through our starters the main came out..."

Sue Geale

"Absolutely phenomenal family run proper Italian restaurant! High quality food with staff who genuinely care about your dining experience...."

Alice Harrsion

"The food is outstanding. Fresh. Delicious. The stuff are all very helpful and polite. The pasta is always cook to perfection, the tomatoes sauce is..."

Andrea Merlo

"If I could rate this restaurant higher than 5, i would. The presentation is beautiful, taste is amazing. Would definitely come back to try the..."

Claudia Vaya

"Really liked the ambience here - a nice touch with the real candles. Had two of the specials the Lamb Capeletti and the Venison Rigatone - both were..."

Michael Davidson

"Well hello Nicolini whanau. What an absolute delight to stumble across your restaurant 😊 From the time we arrived-was a bit iffy getting in..."

Oostys (Nunu)

"Down in Wellington and lucky enough to re-visit Nicolini’s on their first day in the new venue. Same great food. Amazing new venue. Incredible..."

Andrew Nicol

"Surprisingly Wellington has so many great Italian places. We have a few regular restaurants around the city where we go to but this place was..."

Rex S

"Huge thanks for an amazing experience last night! Big shout out to Emma, sales chicky of the year, and to moustache bro too for being a good sport!..."

James Bruniges

Boulcott Street Bistro

85/100 (2153 ratings)

Calamari with Anchovy Dip

Creme Brulee

Scallops

The Legendary French Onion Soup

Wellington on a Plate Burger

Chargrilled Steak with Red Wine Jus

Toffee and Date Pudding

Green salad

Beef

House Made Mushroom Ravioli

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice atmosphere, great service. Steak cooked..."

Ashley Liu

"Awesome waitresses, friendly manager, incredible food. Definitely coming back next time we come to..."

Karl & Claudette Howard

"We popped in here on a whim and were so pleased we did!! Excellent food. The service was a bit slow to start but they were busy. Tables are pretty..."

Bex Ellis

"An absolute delight of a place. Top notch service, an excellent drinks menu, and a crafted food menu. I ordered the market fish with desert and it..."

Jay

"We began with Southern Alps Venison. Medium yet very tender. Put a couple of those together and it would be a meal. For mains, he had aged fillet of..."

Jade M.

"Excellent dining. Started with cocktails for pre dinner. Lambs liver for an entree was great then onto the Lamb Shank. Finished off with a coffee and..."

Peter

"Many friends have recommended this restaurant because they are known for excellent food and service. We had friends visiting from out of town so we..."

Cha Ching

"Boulcott Street Bistro was a may. It's not often I hand out a 5 star rating, but this place really deserves it. The food, setting and service was..."

Mighty Will

"Guests from USA wanted NZ lamb - Sunday night we arrived and had the most gorgeous meal topped with a Central Otago Pinot. Thank you to the wonderful..."

Megha Dogra

"What a hidden gem! The restaurant is set in a beautiful old home in the middle of the city. The food was beautifully prepared and reasonably priced...."

Adami

"Such a nice place to eat. Food is really good. There were 4 of us and we really enjoyed our meals. The place was cozy and the service was spot on...."

Sharon Harvey

"This place has really hit the nail on the head, from ambience, to food and to service! I had the aged fillet of beef and it was divine - cooked to..."

Philip Doyle

"Went for Sunday family lunch with the whole family. Had the set Sunday Roast from the menu which was roast chicken with sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkin..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"Had a birthday dinner with some friends here tonight and we had a really good time. Food was really good.. crunchy skin on the roasted pork was..."

Rose Ann Yap

"We came here for WOW and had the WOW menu. Up first was calamari, not gluten free but they made it gluten free for us and it was delicious! The wine..."

Stacy Heyman

"Dined here recently - the food was delicious and the cocktails were addictive. The staff were really friendly while not being intrusive. The entire..."

Shona Sen

"Still love it，the meal for me was great but might not for my friends.... A friend who ordered a beef dash obviously overcooked also we all tasted..."

S

"Came here for a wine stop straight from the airport at roughly 9.30pm. The place was buzzing with customers and the ambience was so inviting. My..."

R-Dee Roche

"My birthday dinner here was exquisite. Bluff oysters, french onion soup with gruyere, pork cheeks, unbelievably good lavender shortbread......"

Ryan Kennedy

"I first came here when it was "Plimmer House" - all starched linen silver service and Crepe Suzette flamed at the table.The vibe these days..."

Philip Reeve

"Had the aged fillet of beef here and it was cooked medium rare to the dot. The steak was juicy and tender however the bearnaise had a bit too much..."

Featured Eats

"Wellington on a Plate - 3 course dinner. Portobello Mushroom soup followed by braised Pork cheeks and olive oil cake. Excellent start, soup was..."

Rajneesh Kumar

"I go monthly for the famous $20 lunch which is always made to impress. a Wellington icon and perfect for any business lunch or romantic..."

Salya

"My wife & I visited Boulcott Street Bistro deliberately for the calf livers. To our disappointment, they were not available. We resorted to "surf &..."

STRADS

"I love a bargain and you all may think it's a bit too flash here. Every month they have a $20 lunch special, this month is lamb shanks on mushy peas,..."

Miss Persistant

"Boulcott has always been a favourite. Food is great, atmosphere and service fantastic! love the fillet bernaise and wine list is always interesting...."

Chris Dobson

"For a long time Boulcott used to annoy me lots - it was one of those restaurants where you couldn't book. That seemed OK if it was somewhere in the..."

Duncan Galletly

"An excellent bistro in Wellington. I had the French onion soup to start with and then the lamb rack for the main and the Pinot noir chocolate mousse..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Great Ambience. Good value for money. Staff are hospitable. More of an experience than great food.Had the rack of Canterbury Lamb. 4 perfectly..."

Rahul Mohanty

"EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST! W.... EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST!Wrote that my favorite restaurant was in NZ was in Dunedin. Boy was I mistaken.If..."

Pyranhadoc

"Family of 8 descend on this restaurant the service was good the food was great and the environment was good . Highly..."

Nathan

"Rex Morgan, head chef of Boulcott Street Bistro , will be the final chef rattling at the pans at the Wellington pop-up restaurant in Sydney . We were..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"A bit late with this review. Spent New Year's Eve there with friends. Fantastic dinner and service was excellent. One of the best in Wellington...."

TheFoodGonzo

"Fabulous Fine DiningWanted to take our Italian visitors somewhere special in Wellington and Boulcott St Bistro certainly delivered. Food was..."

Olive Lady

"Absolutely outstanding. Service was flawless and can't even go close to commenting on how good the food was. Favourite / best restaurant in..."

Nick Wellywood

"On a busy night, please to be able to get a table for 6 so promptly after going to see the WOW show. The meal choices were great and the food was..."

Chris W

"Wow- this was an amazing dining experience! Service was quick and prompt- attentive, yet not overbearing or stiff. Food was amazing, although we..."

Kane Salanoa

"Dinner here was outstanding. A great experience. They made space for the family on a very busy night. Service was excellent. The food was..."

Tony Kara

"Took the daughter and son-in-law from Sydney to the Boulcott St Bistro on Wednesday - they were very impressed! We knew that the food would be..."

Katie Francis

"Perhaps the most consistently excellent restaurant in Wellington, I've been here several times and swear by it. If you feel like quality Bistro..."

Tim Harding

"You know it's been years since you've been to a restaurant when the last time you went was with an ex-boyfriend and you're now married with a child...."

Kara I

"SUPERB!! A meet in the middle weekend (5 of us from Auckland, P North and Chch) for a family birthday, the choice couldn't have been better. Creative..."

Catherine Carran

"Her Indoors booked a classic Wellington weekend away from the kids, so we took the opportunity to dine at the Bistro. Brilliant service from relaxed..."

Mark Kirkland

"I ate there recently and found the food to be the best I've ever had. This establishment is run by geniuses with food! It's exactly what you want for..."

David

"I've been once for dessert and once for lunch, both were excellent, well worth the price, great decor, location and service! I can't wait to return!..."

Tracy

"Best Birthday Dinner at one of the top restaurants in Wellington. My son and daughter took me here last night for a wonderful meal. The calamari..."

Kirstyn Hatton

"This stylish little Bistro has a big personality and is a gem in the crown of the Wellington restaurant scene. We eat there often, and enjoy the cosy..."

SiennaMarcs

"We had a lovely meal at Boulcott St Bistro last week on our way to a Christmas function. Arriving early, there was no waiting for a table and we were..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Popped into this quaint little villa on the way back to the Terrance on a Girls weekend - wow...........the chef, bar staff, matride were all..."

Mother Of Three

"Had a business lunch here and it fitted the bill perfectly - good food, top notch service. No complaints, if you need a professional place with all..."

Biggie C

"This is our favourite restaurant in Wellington, if not the world - which is a big statement we know. However, we have been here for lunches and for..."

Eileen Oliver

"I've been going to the Boulcott for years. The reason I'm such a regular is because of the consistently fine level of food and service.We had..."

Zinnia Harris

"We were in a celebratory mood. I received my first paycheck EVER in New Zealand, and we were rollin' in the dough.Well, not really, but one..."

Kiwi American

"Wow, what a busy little bistro! With the winning combination of prompt friendly service and fresh delicious dishes that so many restaurants seem to..."

Jima

"I saw Rex Morgan cooking on TV and really wanted to dine at Boulcott Street Bistro. I loved his prior culinary haven, Citron and wanted to check out..."

Olive

"I dined there recently, I waited at the bar for a long time the place was full no one else seemed to mind except me I was starving I was suggested a..."

Samuel Kopua

"As a small group Boulcott Street Bistro is a great choice. It is intimate but still has a fun atmosphere.All the dishes look and taste..."

Maya Carr

"When you walk in all the noise of the busy city surroundings disappear and it feels really personal and comfortable. The staff are friendly and..."

Penny

"I had a really enjoyable evening here. The food was fresh and perfectly cooked. The service wasn't as formal as I had expected but was very efficient..."

Olivia Lacey

"Amazing place, I went there for the first time the other night and it is going to become a regular!It has a really unique and lively atmosphere..."

Rose Youmans

"Have eaten at the Boulcott a number of times over the space of many years when visiting Wellington. Apart from reiterating that the food and service..."

Andrew Priest

"Quite pricey but supurb food and service, you pay for what you get and it is 5*. Is in the entertainment book (buy 1 main get one free) so ourbill..."

Julie

"Hands down the best meal we had in Wellington! The steak melted in your mouth and the pork had the most delicious crust on it. Our starters were..."

Annie White

"Outstanding service and every dish was impeccably done. We had the calamari, the beef, and the duck. Wish we had a chance to try the lamb but would..."

Zachary Corso

"Amazing food lovely atmosphere everyone was friendly especially the brother who made a coffee shots in his machine kept us up on the drive back to..."

Tarminder Mann

"Really enjoyed coming to boil city street bistro. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. We got the steak and the lamb, and they did..."

A Yeh

"We had one evening in Wellington and we were fortunate in choosing to eat at the Boulcott Street Bistro. Our waitress, Audrey, was one of the best..."

Gary Bren

"After reading through a few lists of "Wellington's best restaurants" online, I spotted Boulcott Street Bistro being mentioned in most, if not all of..."

Nutrada Opassathavorn

"The place is run very well by the manager who is friendly. Beautiful inside, fantastic wine list both by the glass and bottle. The filet was cooked..."

P Kapinos

"Very good for price. We got the special lunch T-bone steak for 2 for $50. White peppercorn sauce was delicious. The only disappointment was the fries..."

Yuchen Lin

"I was here for Wellington on a plate, second year in a row. Both times, the food and service was outstanding. I tried the smoked baby beets with goat..."

Saipriya Krishna

"Busy weekend dinner so there was a 40 minute wait, which was fine as we didn't have a reservation. Staff were all friendly and accommodating to..."

Sherryk Koswara

"Nice restaurant, great service, good wines and drinks selection. Delicious food, the beef fillet was great. Nice vintage atmosphere and yummy..."

Tehaunui

"Went there with my partner to celebrate a birthday and was impressed with the food and service. Our waitress was very friendly and cheerful and..."

Jonathan Luo

"A lovely 3 course set menu featuring their Welly on a Plate festival dine dish. Giving them 4 stars only because their portions are quite small and..."

Maggie Cheung

"This amazing restaurant is set inside a Victorian house. Oozes warmth and sophistication when you step in. Casual yet professional service. One of..."

Kenny Tang

"We were there for the Sunday roast. Excellent food and service, reasonable portions. If you're particularly hungry, you'll need to add some sides...."

K On

"We had such a wonderful dinner here. I especially wanted to highlight the staff, everyone that we interacted with was lovely and warm and friendly...."

Ruth Sun

"Found this hidden gem with the best food, cocktail and wine selection on our travels through New Zealand. We enjoyed the calamari entree and chicken..."

Jennie Marie

Pravda

85/100 (5290 ratings)

Taupo Beef Eye Fillet Steak with Truffle

Wagyu

Oyster

Oysters & Tempura Oysters

Lamb Rump

Lamb

Calamari

Smashed Avocado with Added Eggs

Squid

Bruschette

Risotto

Smoked Beef Ravioli and Beetroot

"This place was so delicious. The staff were friendly, informative and very attentive. We ordered the antipasto platter, oysters, bruchetta as..."

Hannah-Bradee Phillips

"Delighted to showcase Wellington to a visitor from Melbourne over a long, leisurely lunch. Booking was easy, great ambience, fantastic food with..."

Hariata Hema

"Top notch food and service! We loved the oysters, beef tartare and steaks were cooked to perfection. We didn’t have room for sweet treats but we..."

Cherry Huang

"We had breakfast and ordered the Pravda Big Breakfast and the Lemon and Basil Smashed Avocado, sundried tomatoes, Zany Zeus feta, pistachios. Food..."

Patrick Zuluaga

"We came first time here, using first table website. First man who bring us to sit table, he was so gently and nice but who did service to us was a..."

Maho

"Outstanding food in a beautiful setting. Would not hesitate to return to try some more of the menu. The service was efficient and pleasant but I..."

Michael Errey

"Unbelievably yummy. Generous portions. Great..."

Marissa Carter

"Enjoy the cheese scones, salad and steak here! We came to try its famous cheese scones and it didn’t disappoint. The steak is also cooked to our..."

indah nuria Savitri

"Delicious dinner, beautiful interior with a romantic feeling. Perfect for date night or dinner with friends. Service was great, supised how large the..."

Jessica-Mae

"Very nice and fast service. Food was..."

Ralf Schulz

"Really enjoyed the express lunch and Wellington on a Plate cocktail. We also went on Valentine's Day, completely unplanned and got a window seat near..."

Tiara L

"Very enjoyable business dinner. Great Gin selection. Steak was cooked perfectly and all the side dishes complemented the..."

Evan Rayner

"The food is excellant. Drink choices are..."

Kevin Milstein

"Lovely ambiance, great hospitality (thank you Dex!) and incredible food. Our night out exceeded our expectations! Lovely fresh & tempura oysters,..."

Janneke

"Elegant and opulent cafe/restaurant/bar. We only popped in for a coffee but thoroughly enjoyed the coffee (they use local beans from Mount Victoria)..."

Trentyz

"Had an awesome experience. Loved the atmosphere. It was a very unique and enjoyable experience and I highly recommend coming here. The food and..."

Wesley Brinkman

Coene's Bar & Eatery

85/100 (3079 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service and the food was great. There were three items that were not available on the menu. Also the bread/toast that was served with the poached..."

Ian De Terte

"5 star food, drink, service and view at this awesome restaurant! It has one of the best views across oriental bag of the city and the decor inside is..."

Sweecasam

"Best waterfront restaurant in Wellington. Live the view from outside sitting area. Don’t remember the name of the fish I had but it was just..."

Diksha Gaur

"I had the baked cauliflower and chicken dish minus the chilli. Great staff, great service and delicious food.Nice setting over looking the..."

Lisa Redgrove

"This place is stunning, loved the location and parking is very convenient. I came to Coene’s to try their Mermaid Latte and Tumeric..."

Sheryl

"Top spot for brunch or dinner in town for the views it has to offer. I have been here for both dinner and brunch and I enjoyed it both times. I love..."

Karen B. Otic

"Beautiful view. Coffee was good - came with a milk bottle lolly - cute. I had the ham eggs benedict - thick ham which was delicious and potato rosti..."

Epicurusfoodie

"My partner & I stumbled upon Coene’s recently while wandering around Oriental Parade & we were very impressed! In an ideal location over looking..."

Anabelle

"Lovely restaurant to dine in. Nice view from outside. We came for brunch and service was very welcoming. Partner ordered Eggs Benedict and I ordered..."

Sharon Harvey

"What a surprise! Just spotted this place driving around the harbour and we were treated to the tastiest share plates and delicious, inventive..."

Megha Dogra

"Used to not like but have really picked up their standard! Beautiful food and great service. The share deals are to die for! Good mix of flavours and..."

Olive Lester

"We celebrated a very special birthday for my mum (80) on Saturday here. The service was excellent all the wait staff were absolutely lovely,..."

Lesley Gerrard

"Great bay view from the restaurant, very attentive and considerate staff members, and generally good food.Tried this place for breakfast, lunch,..."

Inuneko

"For the mood we were in was really awesome, great, fresh food, steak & fish'nchips a treat.staff friendly and knowledgeable. Def recommended..."

Alli

"My family, friends and I recently celebrated my 60th birthday at Coene's. The management and staff were very accommodating with regards to the menu..."

Louise James

"Great coffee. Great service. View over the Harbour is excellent. Their cakes (any cakes) are yummmmm. As an aussie I reckon Wellington does have the..."

Ken Apps

"Came here for lunch and got the Herb and Parmesan crumbed Chicken. It was decent, nothing to hype about. The portion for the dish was not large..."

M

"We had a family function for 21st Birthday here on Saturday night, very happy with this place. Everything was very organised, staff were friendly,..."

Xiong_rose

"Great food best enjoyed sitting on the sunny balcony overlooking the marina. Have only been for brunch but intend to go back for dinner and..."

Aimee Bell

"Really nice place with amazing views and a lovely atmosphere. Very tastefully decorated with the funky entree plates matching the decor. Both the..."

Sally

"Great venue with amazing views and trendy décor. Decided on mains then the waitress asked if we wanted anything to nibble on as there wouold be a..."

Lily_nz80

"Had lunch on a wednesday. The staff were very friendly and helpful.Amazing food. Loved the service . Great amniance and view of the harbor.Will..."

Shane Lambo

"Amazing food and service. How do you make the chips so crunchy?? Tried the jerk chicken burger which was Devine. Will definitely come..."

Sanjeeva Munathanthiri

"Fabulous location!!! Our first visit a long time ago we had to wait a very long time for our food, however it was due to an oven breakdown and we..."

EpiCurious

"A great location that looks out over the marina and city The space is modern and provides little tucked away places for privacy. Service is..."

Ian Apperley

"My food was wonderful, good service! Nice view and decoration, free wifi, good selection of wines and beers and friendly staff... Definitely I'll be..."

Chris Vera

"Nice location and great small potion dishe, we can enjoy lots kind of food.Peas and mint pasta was my favourite.Of course, I never miss..."

Aries

"Absolutely fantastic balcony and view! Food is fairly good, although vegetarian options for my friend a bit limited, and a bit lacking in flavour...."

MissyDoolittle

"Love this cafe!! The best cafe outlook over the harbour! Inside is awesome decor and very comfortable. On a summers day there is a balcony you can..."

AJ

"Loved this yacht club ⛵ Drink choices for the happy hours were very limited. Food was lovely and so was the service and the gorgeous views. Loved..."

Stevie

"The burger special was excellent, the seafood chowder was great and it is a very deceptive dish. It doesn't look like much, but it is very..."

Vassilo Walluschnig

"Had a wonderful dinner here! We ordered fish (one friend and one sautéed with risotto) and both were excellent. We also had some local wine and beer..."

Bridgete Clover

"We went on a wednesday for Lunch. The view, service and food were excellent. I had waffles and added sausages. The iced mocha was good..."

Dan Berry

"Great service. Fairly generous portions. One of the best place to admire the harbour when enjoying a nice wine, or a cocktail, or a beer with some..."

Andrea Merlo

"Lovely restaurant at the waterfront, with hearty meals and fast service. Great for families with kids. Located at the start of Oriental Parade, this..."

Michela Zanata

"Had a fantastic brunch here. Super service and the presentation of the food was beautiful. Will definitely..."

Katrina

"An unexpected walk in gem. Will be a regular every Wellington visit now. Gorgeous food and perfect..."

Gill Gibbs

"The view & atmosphere were great. Our waitress did everything in her power to make us feel so welcomed. I'm visiting here from Texas, and I'd..."

Courtney Brown

"Eggs Montreal with Salmon is great. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Open till 4pm a lot of options . Coffee is great as well. This is a very busy..."

Graeme Cocker

"Delicious food! Worth every cent. I had the calamari and loved it, and also shared a bite of my husband's waffles, which were delicious too. A lovely..."

Melanie Raye

"We were on a Lord of the Rings tour and this is where our guide took us for lunch. I had some excellent fish and chips, my wife had the crispy pork..."

Terry Evans

"Good place to have brunch, lunch or anything else in oriental..."

Miguel TimPalace

"Great food. It was lovely to sit..."

Norman Armstrong

"I was the only person in there for breakfast which is always a worry…….the food was great, coffee was hot and staff were friendly and polite & it..."

Daniel McKell

"We had a lovely lunch, a bonus was sitting at the open windows with a gorgeous view of the sunny marina. I was impressed with the Beef burger with..."

Pamela Ngan

Basque

"The food was actually great, we went on meat free Monday so tried dishes we wouldnt usually and loved it. The jugs of sangria were full of flavour..."

Gemma Wells

"Great place and lovely staff. We had a delicious lunch, great choice of vegan and vegetarian..."

Rosemarie East

"Fun and intimate bar. Great Spanish theme with a rotating range of beers on tap and a semi-sesional menu. Vegetarian platter is weird but apart from..."

C M

"Beautiful rooftop bar on a sunny day, great sangria and an impressive vege platter. Service can be quite slow at..."

Kat Petra

"Excellent tapas and a very good range of craft..."

David Forsyth

"Excellent venue. Nice rooftop area with outdoor heating. Only issue I have experience is that some of their staff are slow at making drinks compared..."

Prashant B

"Nice food, some a bit overpriced for portion size. Good for vegan and gluten free options, though gluten free is a few dollars more. They correctly..."

Kate Sabin

"A great selection of drink options & friendly staff. The tapas options included a selection for vegetarians. Noticed a great line-up of up-coming..."

Brooke Baker

"Tapas style food along with great range of craft beer. The tapas were solid, nothing earth shattering but still very nice. Nice causal atmosphere and..."

Adam Georgiou

"My favourite rooftop bar.been going here for 5 years now.They provide blankets on cold nights and have a great selection of tapas. Staff has always..."

Roneeza Ali

Cosa Nostra Italian Trattoria

Spaghetti alla carbonara

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo

Fries

Risotto

Tiramisú

Garlic Bread with Cheese

Mozzarella and Tomato Pizza

Ravioli Alla Calabrese

Cannelloni Con Funghi

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went to this place before the test rugby match. The food was great. The service was a bit slow but that is probably due to the restaurant being..."

Ian De Terte

"Family birthday, 10 of us. Great atmosphere and decor here. Open kitchen.I’m vegan and was advised to go wheat free last week (I’m..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Great food, had the mushrooms (Funghi Trifolati), and the Veal (Scalppino de Vittelo), also the tiramisu and the lava cake was excellent! Very..."

James Ong

"The food is to die for. Bravo the chef. We ate and drank all night. The entree is stunning. The duck was beautiful. Eat here any time. ..."

Ken White

"Lovely Italian restaurant. Went on a midweek evening for dinner and it was surprisingly full so I would definitely recommend booking to ensure..."

BethHolden

"Very warm setting! Tasty food! Definitely going back for more. Highly recommended! Even look like family restaurant, but the presentation of our dish..."

Freyawang913

"The nice juicy rib eye steak served here with porta bella mushroom and in red wine jus was "the best" l had in years!!My five fellow diners..."

PhillipYee

"Came here for a date night on a Friday. Place was very busy and had a nice friendly atmosphere , Waitress was Italian and lovely. I had the seafood..."

Ohhh Neil

"Once again an amazing Italian experience; great ambience coupled with great food and service. We dined with our kids and friends, portions fab and..."

Fiona Breen

"Lovely small restaurant. Food was so tastey and fresh. We had pizzas and it definitely got up there of the best ones we have ever had...."

Zoe Ruth

"I'll be coming back here! A very enjoyable meal, entrées, mains and desert were all very flavorsome, well presented, generous and thoroughly..."

James Cole

"This has to be the best Italian in town. The food was amazing, fresh, homemade pasta with great flavours. The service was spot on. The waitress..."

Eileen Basher

"Love the food and the service, the variety and quality of the dishes are outstanding.Our children enjoy the kids menuThe wine menu..."

John Crawford

"I dined here with some friends from out of town and experienced great service. The waiter kept topping up our drinks and kindly explained mains on..."

Angela Liu

"I heard nice things about this place so my expectations were quite high. We went for dinner here, the place is really cozy and cute.We ordered..."

Meenu Daniel

"Been a few times and had a really enjoyable meal each time. Good selection of pasta and pizza plus the service is always attentive.Great value..."

Elliott Breen

"Warm atmosphere and tasty pizza. Enjoyed the rustic atmosphere in Nostra with their tasty pizzas. Nice to also have drinks from Sprig and Fern next..."

Jznz

"Cosa Nostra is authentic, delicious, cosy, and absolutely one of our faves! They know how to do Italian well and have copious amount of chilli garlic..."

Humbleluxury

"Warm, cosy environment with friendly staff. Clams were amazing, cannelloni brilliant. Definitely will go again and try the Issas they looked greT and..."

Liz Oconnor

"My first visit to Cosa Nostra and I couldn't fault it. The atmosphere is cosy with a real Italian feel. The food was to die for. We shared..."

Donna Yarrall

"Had dinner at Cosa Nostra for the fourth time this week! When visiting Wellington, I stay at The Shepherd's Arms over the road and just love the..."

Graeme Lindsay

"Service: Warm greeting to a waiting table for four which was pre-booked and luckily too as it didn't take long for the Restaurant to fill up on a..."

Brewski

"Very very impressed with this restaurant! Amazing service and amazing food! Over all my favourite restaurant in a long time! Has a great vibe and..."

Courtney

"Me and my partner have been going there for about a year now and every time we go there it has been a great experience. A-plus atmosphere, great..."

Diego Evans

"Wonderful from the moment you walked inside. Service was great, food was great. We went on a Sunday for my husband's birthday the next day. We were..."

Chrissy Edmunds

"Always come here for special occasions like our birthdays because we know they consistently deliver some of the best Italian food in Wellington. The..."

Vivian

"Stayed in Wellington for a break weekend in Thorndon at the Shepherds Arms. Cosa Nostra was across the road and humming the night before so we..."

David McMenamin

"I'm lucky enough to live close to this place. Have never actually eaten in it but have ordered Pizzas for take away. Lovely! (and the atmosphere in..."

Stephen Ruddell

"A big group of us dined here a few weeks ago. Perfect setting for a large group, great food and excellent, friendly service. Thanks so..."

Philippa Lagan

"Great restaurant - food was tasty, well presented and good size. Plenty to choose from, we had six different dishes and all were great. The staff..."

Andrew

"We went to Cosa Nostra last night, the mussels entree was fantastic, and my ravioli was excellent. Great service, great food, great..."

Shona Atkinson-Bird

"A friend got one of those online deals for four, which included 3 courses and a bottle of wine. We ended up getting a very yummy platter..."

Frank

"We went here as a group of 4 on a voucher and loved it, the only complaint was order carefully .. you wont be able to eat it all !I'm..."

Biggie C

"Went here with a deal site voucher. Often (at other places) this leads to a feeling of "not the regular customers" but we didn't receive that..."

Greg Mawson

"I'm charmed. Cosy and busy on a winter's Saturday night. The young waitresses looked like they'd rested all day and were delighted to be serving us...."

Susan

"The food here is good without being too expensive, the atmosphere is nice, the staff are friendly, they are BYO but they have a good wine selection..."

Susie Robertson

"What a fabulous restaurant. Came accross it by accident. They catered for the needs of everybody in the party including the children. We had a..."

Cosa Nostras

"This is another go to favourite in Wellington.Go for the mussels (a few other chefs could take guidance on how to cook mussels to perfection..."

Bruce Turner

"I've always loved this restaurant, the location and the food, whether it be with my partner or with the family. Love listening to the old guy playing..."

Haydi Foster

"Awesome ambience, great friendly staff, and awesome attentive service. Our food choices though fell short of expectations. My carbonara was drier..."

Hamada Eleleimy

Phillip Yee

"Came here last time I was in wellington and it was so good I had to come back. Ordered the same thing too! Lamb was delicious and my friend loved the..."

Sarah

"First Visit: The pasta carbonara was amazing. Delicious entrees and desert too. Love the vibe and will be back. Second visit: The Quattro Formage..."

Dan Milward

"Tasty food, the seafood was really fresh and beautifully cooked. Calamari and Saffron risotto were..."

Helen Joe

"Lovely food, friendly staff, interesting drinks menu and a nice cozy..."

T K

"Awesome Italian food & experience. Great staff & often have a guy at the entrance playing the Italian piano accordion to add to the authentic feel...."

Stu Masson

"Husband and I went on a Sunday evening a few weeks ago. The amazing staff got us a table by the window. Absolutely delicious pasta and dessert. Staff..."

Laura Jones

"Four of us had dinner there last night. We have been there several times in the past. The meals & service were once again excellent and the pricing,..."

Tim P

"We shouldn't be so lucky, rinsing away the week, imbibing clean with Toscana, shovelling repartee at one another. Briano, amen you sweet man!..."

Benjamin Curran

"We recently went here for a family birthday celebration and I honestly couldn't fault it! Service was impeccable from the moment we arrived and were..."

Ashleigh Wilkins

"Good food and great environment. The man playing italian songs is..."

Daniel

"Great food, staff and atmosphere! food came out flawless and on time, the specials were delicious and we left with a smile on our faces. 9/10 would..."

Nathan Dolding

"We had a great meal last night. When we eat out we normally don't do three courses but the entrees and mains were so good we got dessert as well. All..."

Jeffy Reffy

El Matador

82/100 (4170 ratings)

Venison Tenderloin w Malbec Pink Peppercorn Reduction Pickled Onion Mint & Lemon Goat Cheese

Dulce Leche Baked Cheesecake

Hello ,I'm shop keeper dobemall,

Meat platter

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Churros with Dulce De Leche and Chocolate Sauce

Octopus

12-Hour Braised Wakanuitm Beef Cheek w Red Wine Jus

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best restaurant I've been in New Zealand! Their wood-fire short rib chimichurri is a must have, it was so good that I sadly forgot to take a..."

Marcelo B.

"Nice place for..."

Adrianna

"I had the eggs benedict, LOVE that they come on hash browns!!! with bacon also. it was amazing! the staff were also really lovely. great coffee...."

Celene Aitchison

"As the owner of El Matador is an ex-flatmate and chef colleague of mine, who I haven’t seen for decades(!), I have long been trying to get in here..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"This place took us right back to the good times and good food we had in Buenos Aires!Then place operates on a first in first serve system..."

Cupy Dee

"Stumbled across here for lunch and I can't believe I'd never been - awesome atmosphere and decor and a great array of options to choose from on the..."

Portia Lancaster

"Very great place to enjoy the meal. Burger is delicious and the flat white is amazing. Service is good as well. Me and my friends love this..."

Lambo Ren

"It was such an amazing place to eat at and I always loved the steak n chips n salad but I recently went back to the place n I had the same meal I..."

Ella Shahid

"Preeetttyyy, pretty, preeeetty good. Had a good argument about whether a Matador was a Mexican or a Spanish tradition. The ambience really allowed..."

La Monte Young Leahy

"Portuguese are royalty when it comes to fine meat eating, therefore making El Matador a must in wellington.walking in from the cold, wet..."

Zac Bassnat

"First time here. Have wanted to try El Matador for a long time. We turned up on a Friday lunchtime. It was Argentine Street Food..."

Sean P E Fleming

"After going to Fidels for a quick coffee, this was the last of three places we went to for eggs Benedict. We walked in and were seated fairly quickly..."

Mana

"Great selections of tapas and even more tasty grilled steak! The place was warm and inviting and staff were casual and friendly- what Wellingtonians..."

Christian

"great little restaurant. had a drink at the bar while a table became available, good beer selection. had a combination of tapas dishes, mainly..."

Ohhh Neil

"Wow. If you love meat, you'll love El Matador, however this isn't a prerequisite. There is a reason for the wait at the bar during peak times. This..."

James Cole

"Went there last night on the way back from airport, great service and food was as usual quick in coming out, well presented and very tasty..."

Grant Dennis

"Had a massive craving for a good piece of steak, and was brought to this page by wellingtonian friends as their first eatery of choice...."

Adeline

"We arrived at around 8.30 on a Sunday night and it wasn't very busy at all in the main inside area. We were greeted by a really cool waiter who sat..."

Jennifer Tate

"Wow, really authentic, tasty and quick Spanish food. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a not so enthusiastic waiter. The menu had a limited selection..."

Mariamjafer

"I tried the "gaucho burger", it was ok. The outside area needs some love (ok, we agree about the style of the restaurant but needs some clean).The..."

Chris Vera

"We wandered in on a Sunday afternoon and found ourselves extremely happy with the tapas we ordered. They were well presented, had sizeable portions..."

Kate Aguirre Go

"It's all about the steak for me with El Matador and they didn't disappoint. None of this "what sauce would you like with that" malarkey. The flavour..."

Sean Brennan

"Yummy sangria! will have to come back to try the food, but very cool..."

Foodandwinefan

"Big fan of this place after a second visit here. This time we sat in the area out the back. Great spot if you like a smoke and a drink before and..."

Henry Crawford

"I quite like knowing nothing about a Restaurant before I go & that was the case with El Matador. My friends chose the place having been..."

Wellington Chic

"Wanted to try El Matador as soon as I looked inside the place, love the decor and open kitchen. Went with three other and we ordered 3 tapas and then..."

Jordan Morrice

"I've eaten at El Matador a number of times, the first was when they were still finding their feet right after opening so things weren't great, but..."

Connie Consumes

"Had brunch here recently. I'm vego and was pleased to see that there were a few options even though it's a meaty restaurant. I had the big vege..."

Harry Chapman

"Best steaks in Wellington. Hands down.We waited probably 40 minutes to get a table here on a busy Saturday night and I'm glad we did. El..."

Jess Dunne

"I love this place. It's always superb food with great service. The meat is beautifully cooked, my favourite would have to be the lamb. Of..."

Chelles

"I was very happy with my experience here. The food was very delicious. This place had a great atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff, very prompt..."

Jessica MacKay

"My family and I were searching for a good restaurant to have dinner. It was a Friday night and it was really buzzing along Cuba Street. After seeing..."

Lily

"Great atmosphere, have been several times and enjoy it each time..."

Marie Banks

"Loved the chilled South American vibe! As a meat lover highly rate the..."

John Jackson

"I went with my partner and two friends to El Matador last Saturday night. We ordered four tapas to share (the beef rib, the prawns, the fugazza and..."

Beth Hartigan

"Myself and two friends dined here last night. The place was packed when I arrived just before 7pm. As you can't book tables, we did have an hour..."

Sarah Bevin

"Anytime my mother comes to visit she wants to go somewhere new and trendy so I took her to El Matador, along with my sister and my father on Saturday..."

Georgina Guscott

"I actually really enjoyed this experience. The staff was great. The atmosphere was great. The food was average. Loved the beef but the chicken and..."

Kristin Maria Gunn

"We visited El Matador for the first time on 20/04/13. We will return. 8pm Saturday night and the place was packed. A civilised drink at the well..."

Carl Savage

"Very yummy pancakes with fruit and dulche de leche! Both of our meals were nicely presented. I liked my hot chocolate as well.The..."

Kimmie W

"Dined here twice this week. Had tapas for dinner and thought the food was great and the service excellent, very helpful staff. As it was a lovely..."

Andrea Rayner

"After two previous and unhappy attempts at eating here (firstly when we had a booking during Wellington on a Plate, and arrived to find the cafe..."

Michelle

"Went here last night to use the entertainment voucher and also because my partner could not resist a place that boasted a "mixed meat platter for..."

Adele Quigley

"Really enjoyable lunch meal - friendly staff.The tapas was served nice and promptly and the mains came after we'd had a good chance to chat and..."

Francisco Reynolds

"Tapas were delicious, and meat platter was enormous!Meat was extremely tender and while it was seasoned very well; though due to the large..."

Raymond Biggs

"Parilla meat platter was amazing.Defs worth your 45bucks for two people!The chicken, oh the chicken was so tender and the lamb was..."

Littlemissfoodie

"Came here when it first opened as I love parrilla.Ordered some delicious items of the menu (both tapas and mains). Must admit the serving..."

Rosemary Young

"Great evening here last night. Nice atmosphere, great staff. The smell of the Parilla (grill) is great, although being wood-fired you do end up..."

Paul

"I went there tonight with my partner and the service was fantastic the food was devine, left saying lets come back with some friends. I had the..."

Mike T

"I am rating El Matador 5 stars because the tapas were absolutely delicious! I am salivating just thinking about it. We ordered about 3 tapas per..."

Chloe Murcott

"We went here last night, had to wait over an hour for a table but the wait staff could not be more helpful, cheerful and fun. They were approachable..."

Shona Atkinson-Bird

"We liked this place - great atmosphere and interesting food. Went early on a Saturday (6pm) as we had a table of five and it's always a bit tricky if..."

Ann Cunninghame

"We have just enjoyed a fantastic meal at el matador.the service was excellent,we were waited on immediately by a lovely waitress,our food arrived in..."

Danielle

"We came here for the burger for Wellington on a Plate. Really enjoyed it, tasty, and decided to order more food, and enjoyed the wine we order...."

Paul Dickey

"I've been twice for the scrambled eggs on toast and once for wine, and enjoyed all three visits. The location is great and so is the interior,..."

Tracy

"I still think this is the coolest little place in Cuba St! My second visit was with some friends last Saturday. We came in for Tapas and Drinks. The..."

Poppy & Griselle

"I have come here because I've heard the place is fantastic. I understand this is the second day they have been open, I was greeted by a lovely lady..."

Maggie Paul

"Saturday and you’re hanging out with friends. You meet at the cutest little argentine cafe in the Cuba St zone of wonders. Graze on some tapas,..."

Kai Luv

"Chef Guri recommended Scotch beef with medium-rare cook for the first-time visitor. The warm and sweet juice of the soft and tender meat captured my..."

Ernest Li

"This place was recommended by almost everyone we asked before visiting Wellington and I would 100% recommend after having been. What a feast we had!!..."

Ana Vila

"Great and friendly service, sometimes it’s hard to get a table but worth the wait for the carnivores. Delicious meat. The Chimichurri was on point..."

Andrea Merlo

"We were fully content with the overall dining experience. We popped in on a whim. At first we could not secure a table as it was Friday evening but..."

R M

"Came here for dinner on Friday night. Long queue to get in, so left our number and went for a drink, was called back in 30 minutes. Great meal, had..."

Stuart C

"Absolutely recommend this place. The food was delicious, it was great to find an authentic Argentinian asado in NZ. The dishes are well served, the..."

Luiza Lima

"There was a queue when we entered, the staff offered if we would like to be on the courtyard (extended dining) as the main dining is full. Ambiance..."

Angelo Sacayanan

"Amazing! It was great to have meat the “Argentinian way”. The service was good, big portions and delicious food. It was on the pricey end but..."

Lucia Ferrari

"The best Steak🥩in New Zealand. Better than each restaurant in Auckland. Recommend wood-fired beef bone and beef marrow.Liked the restaurant..."

Stephanie

"Best food we have had at a Restaurant this year. We were greeted with great service as soon as we walked in and given the option to sit in bar until..."

Rhiannon Weight

The Mt Vic Chippery

82/100 (1798 ratings)

Beer Battered Fish Fries

Curly Fries and Mussels

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing FnC. Cooked perfectly by nice people. Chips lovely crisp and..."

Al

"Had amazing fish and chips at the chippery...rather than the traditional beer battered I opted for the garlic butter fish and crinkle cut fries....it..."

Mohit Patil

"A fish restaurant that makes a statement by showing off their fish right at the entrance needs to be pretty sure about how good their food..."

Rita Ribeiro

"The fish and chips were fresh The staff are very friendly and the service is greatThe eating area is clean and it can get a bit busy..."

Tim 51

"Visited because of the recommendation in Lonely Planet. The restaurant is small but nicely furnished and clean. The food was lovely and reasonably..."

Kim Anderson

"Had the soft shell crab burger with calamari. Bother we’re very tasty, I only used the lemons provided no need for extra sauce. The only reason I..."

Mjmcferren

"Gourmet fish and chips!This fish and chip shop has a wonderful menu. You can choose to have your fish beer battered, panko crumbed,..."

Suzie Lee

"Never disappointed with food from here, simply delicious and refreshing! I bought the halloumi burger and it was full of flavour and so filling!..."

Hannah.milne11

"The best gigantic chunky chips I have ever had!! Crunchy on the outside and somehow not dry on the inside. The weekday express lunch is a pretty big..."

Fatcat

"Best fish n chip shop! prices are higher than any other fish n chop shop but so is the quality! I’m usually not a big fan of burgers but their..."

Jenna

"Different from traditional fish chips shops, Mt Vic Chippery offers customers various options and the instruction is quite clear on the board. The..."

Megha Dogra

"One of the best fish and chips ive had in long time. Proce was cery inexpensive and the fish fresh. Choice of fries as well. I was tourist in..."

Maksym Budzinski

"I popped in just to have a little bite since this place was recommended to me. They had four types of fish available that day, I expected there to be..."

Grace Huang

"I love how they always have a veg and a vegan option for people like me 😋The curly fries and the yum burgers are my fav. Being so close to..."

Shaily Uppal

"Undoubtedly best crumbled fish 🐟, highly recommended. Ordered curly fries too, they were a bit oily than usual but still I definitely recommend..."

Deepinder Bahia

"Best fish burger ever. Panko crumbed, soft toasted bun, it's my go to. Never had a bad fish experience here. The chicken tenders, what was I..."

Michael Dutton

"Very busy shop , yet, the service was surprising good and fast! They offered a variety of fishs and different styles- We ordered different type..."

Kombie Stanley

"The Mt Vic Chippery is a nice place and has good food. We ate there on New Year's Day. Take away is their primary business and they do delivery as..."

James Blass

"Generally good fresh fish. The idea of essentially building your meal is fun and innovative. The downside is the price - it's much more expensive..."

Josh

"Because it was such a beautiful evening and had been stuck inside all day a mate and I felt like fish n chips so decided on the famed Mt Vic Chippery..."

Mana

"Most times i've been here the staff are so lovely and the food is always hot, fresh and delicious! Always tidy and the staff deal with the busy-ness..."

Bean XO

"I love this place! I absolutely adore going in for fish and chips! . Due to circumstance that has left me mostly housebound I've been ordering a lot..."

Hunter Thompson

"The place is as delicious as it is trendy. Value for money? Off. The. Charts. I got the kids pack as I was not especially hungry as I had been eating..."

The Kats Meow

"After being recommended to this place by the receptionist at our motel, my friends and I tried it out seeing as we're near the coast. For a fish and..."

Ilovetoomnom

"Veggie and vegan burgers are amazing! So tasty and such good value. It can be pretty hard to find a decent veggie burger in Wellington sometimes, but..."

Kh

"Excellent food! We got the Warehou and crinkle cut chips and they were fantastic! The line was long but it was worth it. Chips were crisp and the..."

John BP

"On holiday from Auckland and gave this place a try after the great reviews. My wife had the holloumi burger and I had the Cajun fish burger - both..."

Francis Sach

"This was just around the corner from my house and I was a regular customer here. Quick and easy and the quality of the food is great. Strongly..."

Bryce Felton

"Been wanting to go here for so long and absolutely loved it. Burger and fries were both amazing and even when it was super busy the wait was not long..."

Hayley Millard

"Very busy so expect a wait! Seriously amazing calamari. We chose take away as it was too busy to eat in. My companion loved their beef burger..."

Food Mm

"HANDS DOWN best kumura chips I have ever had! also a vegan burger option which was delish! Highly reccomend to anyone in the area! Can't wait to go..."

Georgia Dobbs

"I did a side by side comparison of Mt Vic Chippery (which scores highest in Wellington Zomato for fish and chips - 4.2) with Cuba Street's Seamarket..."

Duncan Galletly

"If you want quality fish and chips, this is the top choice. So fresh and large portions. I highly recommend the agria chips. Snapper was deliciously..."

Christine

"I really like this place.. A really cool chippy with a great selection of fish. Burgers, squid rings.. The menu really does have a great variety. Not..."

Rhodri Williams

"I went here 2 days ago, and it was my very first time having fish n chips in NZ, and I'm glad I chose this place. I ordered battered fish n chips..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"Love the burgers here!! Fresh ingredients, large portions, and reasonable prices! I had the chicken burger which was delicious, crispy chicken with..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Quite pricey but worth every cent. Probably the best fish and chips I've had in Wellington. They've got amazing fishes (depends on the day as..."

M

"If you are after some fancy fish and chips and do not mind paying premium prices then you definitely should give this place a try. Not only can you..."

Rosemary Young

"AMAZING fish and chips, but I could be biased – it’s the only battered fish I can get being gluten free, they even use separate fryer! I love..."

Mind The Crumbs

"If your looking for a place that does fish n chips properly this is it fresh battered fish and also different ways of having ur fish made puts u in..."

James Fale

"Fish n Chips yes it is lovely here go for the grilled version of fillets and their chips is so fresh u gotta love it ... Tiny little cramped space it..."

Shobanbabu Seetharaman

"Upmarket fish and chip shop! Most of the fish caught is from one of the owners who has his own commercial fishing quota! I have eaten here several..."

Richard

"Awesome service with the food to match good selection of fish and cooked to perfection ? highly recommend the butterfish only wish it wasn't so..."

Zardyn Knapp

"I have been here so many times that I'm surprised I haven't gone off fish n chips! Mt Vic Chippery is amazing and delicious. More fish n chip shops..."

BKL

"A group of friends and I went ordered a large batch of fish and chips towards the end of last year. I found the crumbed fish to be,...not crumbed. It..."

Doris

"Fancy fish and chip shop that is always good. The pulled pork burger is delicious and a fave! The angria chips are always good and prepared..."

Danielle I

"Brilliant burger (had the beef), and the chips were massive! Only gripe is the new sliding doors installed are a pain in the ass to open and..."

Marc Bailey

"Have been here a few times now.It's just so damn good. I love the way the menu is set up, you choose if you want..."

The Guppy

"I've been to this place 4-5 times and will keep coming back. I only like gurnard, terakihi or snapper and haven't been let down on..."

Maru Ririnui

"The gentle man who served me were very polite and helpful. Went the extra mile to ensure I was happy with my order. The prices are reasonable for..."

Lisa

"The quality of the food and their commitment to customer satisfaction are unbelievable.Here's an example: On a busy Friday evening I..."

Ella De\'Vil

"This is what you wish all fish and chips shops would be like. If you opt for basic fish and chips, you will be impressed at how fresh and tasty it..."

Dan Bowden

"This has to be the best fish and chips in Wellington. Yes, you pay a premium but boy do they deliver! That's why the queue is often back to the door..."

Kai Luv

"The BEST FISH and CHIPS in Wellington. Do not go anywhere else. The young staff are bright and breezy and happy in their work - a good sign. Good..."

Linda Ginnane

"Got blue warehou n calamari. Nice and fresh, cooked just right. Calamari is big and tender, fish is soft and fresh too. Only downside was they had..."

Jiemin L

"Ordered through Delivereasy. A bit more upmarket than your usual f&c shop but it is a bit more fancy too. Originally got delivered the wrong order..."

Louis Martin

"Their hand cut fries were the BEST fries we've ever had! HIGHLY recommend! I recommend taking your food to go and taking it to pier or nearby..."

Diego J. Ríos

"Food a little greasy and lacking in seasoning, service took a while (expected since was busy) and a little on the expensive side but overall nice..."

wolfe

"I ate here while visiting from the USA around Christmas 2017. I've been looking forward to eating here again for almost five years and finally made..."

Skip Whitehurst

"Fish and chips here are great! The classic cheeseburger was really delicious. I'd be coming back to try other menu. The place is busy when I came in..."

Robert Ronan

"Really good fish and chips and even some vegan options. Even discovered some new music - Tahini Bikini. Find them on..."

Neill Cox

"Went to the beach with their onion rings and fries and WOOOWEE! Felt like I was in a movie. Service was top notch and everyone was..."

Mae

"Very good fish and chips, a wide range of fresh fish to choose from, cooked whichever way you prefer. You also have different chip choices including..."

John Wilson

"Excellent Fish n Chip shop with options of fish, cooking style, sides and sauce. The agria chips are..."

Kevin Ang

"Beautiful fish and perfect coating. The ciabatta Was very nice and the veg was flavourful with the little kimchi kick. Will definitely go back next..."

Jesse Tio

"Great chips with gravy and delicious snapper. I think having proper plates for dine in would help presentation and the environment too. Wooden..."

R. Ouhel

"Sometimes staff are not really friendly but i don’t care about it their fish and chips are so yummy! I like beer buttered fries more than handcut..."

Rnk

Concrete Bar & Restaurant

Haloumi and Veggie Sandwich

"Incredible service and amazing drinks. Was greeted by the loveliest young female bar tender (her name began with a T but I can’t remember what it..."

Charlotte Chazz Colgan

"After work social drinks with colleagues, and decided to try the peach vodka mix which I must admit was deliciously made. The atmosphere was lovely..."

Amorita Maharaj

"fantastic platter and delicious Salted Caramel Martini. service was attentive and knowledgable... have been a few times and will continue to return..."

Salya

"Went to Concrete last night to try their Capital Cocktail. They seemed busy for a Tuesday but service was good and the wait was not too long.The..."

Jessie-Lee Read

"Went there to try a $20 burger as part of Wellington On a Plate. Staff were awesome and super friendly. Unfortunately the food wasn't that great. The..."

Rohin.knight

"We recently held my sisters 40th birthday party here as a private function on a Saturday. Everything went smoothly because of the experienced..."

Fam Webster

"Bartenders are amazing. Friendly and accommodating atmosphere. Fast service. I always feel comfortable and don't feel pressured to buy anything more..."

Jean Daniela

"Been there several times and never had to make a booking, they always managed to accommodate us. One of the staff members is exceptionally helpful..."

Aisyah NT

"Great rooftop bar on Lambton Quay (upstairs) We went for lunch, sat out on the balcony and ordered the Korean fried chicken, skin on fries and club..."

Hine Porou

"beat cocktail maker in wellington - some unique concoctions from that man… always has a table available for us to book. super lovely staff, theyre..."

Thomas Blazek

"Stopped here on our way back into town from the cable car, it was a nice view and good happy hour (like $9 for beer or wine). We thoroughly enjoyed..."

Emily

"First time yesterday. It wasn't as noisy as other pubs. Maybe because it was a Thursday. Good sound system for the live..."

Ray Botardo

"So happy to find the gluten free menu is deep fried separately from the gluten stuff. Good music volume, lovely staff. Good spot totally..."

Lauren N

"Had my 21st here on Saturday night! Staff are amazing and so onto it everything was taken care of, made the experience so enjoyable! Couldn’t..."

Charlie Kennard

"Find was fine. Service was great. Loved being able to order from my seat. But it was Very..."

Madeleine Gannon

"Hosted my 21st birthday at Concrete Bar over the weekend and give it a full 5-stars - I had an amazing night! Dan and the rest of the bar team are..."

India Worsnop

"Great options for cocktails. Great service from the staff. Blankets for your knees when sitting outside. Great little..."

Hayley O'Brien

"Excellent service, food is delicious and those cocktails just 👌🏽 the vibe and atmosphere was also fantastic. Great initiative with the QR..."

Ashley Raki

"The calamari was the best we have ever had. The shrimp and chorizo polenta was very tasty well presented. I suggest you try some drinks made with..."

J V

"Great little bar in the CBD well worth venturing slightly off the beaten path for. Easily missed, nestled down by the cable car but it's elusiveness..."

Laurence Lewis

"Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. The vegetarian burger was..."

Dan Ross

"Good ambiance and good experience. The balcony outside gives beautiful views. However their booking system needs to update, even after booking our..."

saurav sen

Spruce Goose

81/100 (3431 ratings)

Don't Believe the Hype They Use Paper Instead of Chips

Smashed Avocado on Toast

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Cash Only

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Love this restaurant/ cafe! It is dog friendly and overlooks the beach. We had the crumbed fish and chips and clam chowder. Both tasted delicious!..."

J K

"Generally a great place for breakfast with friendly helpful staff and prompt service. Can get busy so perhaps book in weekends. Great views of the..."

Peter Andrews

"Perfect beachside cafe. No frills. Just what you want at a beach cafe. Friendly staff. If you enjoy good food and with sights of flights landing,..."

balaji raj

"Being a bit of an aeroplane fanatic, this is the perfect spot for a bite and a drink. While the weather was a bit stormy and the sea was choppy, this..."

Phill Urquhart

"Great location with the beach across the road. We ordered a Fish and Chips,Seafood Chowder was devine and Spruce Goose Wafer with Bacon and..."

Sam Chan

"Great friendly café right next to the airport by the sea. Perfect location to watch the coming and going of aircraft and ferries crossing the..."

kitty fitton

"Great location with the beach across the road. Restaurant was modern, clean and busy with people. Generous with the bacon as it was ordered as a..."

Semesi

"Food and coffee were great and the views were simply..."

Rodney Elliott

"I was there on a Sunday before Xmas. It was full(as expected) and told to wait. After 10 mins we had our table. I have posted photos of the updated..."

Patta McCracken

"Such a perfect location to stop for a bite to eat before dropping someone to the airport without panicking about traffic and being late for a..."

Kirsty

"A must visit for everyone who comes to Wellington!! Lovely views and great atmosphere inside. Service was quick and friendly and the food was..."

Isabella Clague

"Lovely atmosphere in this place. The food is delicious. Would be great to have more vegetarian options, but what they do offer is quality. The..."

Pinder Kaur

"Beautiful kai and service. Super busy, but was seated quickly and food didn't have a wait. Coffee was fantastic. Highly..."

Sam Norton

"This is a busy cafe, great location near to the airport to get a bite to eat before travelling. Great service and coffee and the various selection of..."

Angela Halls

"Fast friendly service and had a fabulous burger and fries! Great view too..."

nigel saunders

"Casual Dinning across the road from Lyall Bay Beach, looking out to the ocean, people swimming, and dog friendly end of the beach. Can sit outside at..."

Di Wells

The Backbencher Gastropub

81/100 (4676 ratings)

Fried Calamari Marinara

Salt and Peppered Squid

Robertson Scotch Fillet

Fish & chips

Halloumi salad

Salmon

Beck's Pils in Wellington

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Probably at the higher price end compared to the rest of the coffee shop we have checked out but definitely a good spot to sit and relax after..."

Aileen Gutierrez

"Lunch at the newly refurbished Backbencher today, with every meal receiving a 5/5 star rating! I had the roasted cauliflower bowl- not sure of exact..."

E M

"A well presented pub and eatery, enjoyed the beet salad with halloumi, however there was too much dressing so the salad in the bottom of my bowl was..."

David Burton

"Iconic bar. We arrived after the kitchen had closed so ordered a LOT of bar snacks for a group of 15+ people and were not disappointed. The staff..."

Maralda Williams

"A very interesting pub, catering to the political folk that work around it and those that just want to pop in for a drink and a bite to eat. There is..."

Wain Stanton

"The food was decent. I do not like the new way to order, it's just a fast food place rather than a restaurant. The acoustics is not..."

Hugo Bosman

"A cool spot to explore and have a cuppa in the capital especially if you are around the beehive, just walk cross the street. Fun to look at the..."

Maggie Chen

"We had a great time here, went on a Sunday night so it was relatively quite. Service was good and we weren't waiting long to receive our meals. We..."

T J

"above average food quality & service. that's why we have been there twice in last 3 - 4 months. also the Parliament is just cross road. it is..."

Fergus Mao

"One of my favourite spots in Wellington. Service is always spot on. As is the food and drinks offering! Thanks for looking after..."

Sam Miskimmin

"A Wellington institution that has been well renovated (again) with good food and a good range of beers. It ain't super cheap but the team are..."

Ben W

"Directly opposite Parliament, funny caricature statues, yummy food and nice..."

Victoria Piggott

The Crab Shack

81/100 (5634 ratings)

Crab & Clam Fettucine

Pasta

Fish & chips

Chowder

And Blue Cheese Sauce

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Shack Spiced Calamari

Fish

Salmon

Cajun Catch of the Day

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Experience told me that only first-time customers order King Crab and heaps of seafood lmao! Overall, the sauce for the seafood pot is delicious and..."

Vicky Yiu

"clams were my favourite. tomato based sauce with the claws were abit thick and strong maybe try the other one next time. dont know my crab types but..."

Brandy Rawiri

"Nice food and friendly staff, just the waiting time quite long during lunch..."

Cheok Yanny

"The service was super awesome, the food was delicious and the ambience was great too. The whitewine clams are a MUST with their hot bread and butter...."

Luigi

"Absolutely fantastic seafood restaurant in wellington central. Their crab pot is awesome! Mussels had perfect taste of butter and garlic. They also..."

Balween Kohli

"Been here so many times and never been disappointed, great ambience, food is super delicious no matter what you choose but the crabs are my favourite..."

Shana Wahab

"I had king crab, clams with white wine which is I mostly like, Taco and fish n chips also I had church road Chardonnay and their tap wine. Their..."

Hyerin Jo

"Very good, I love the soft shell crabs here, been here more than thrice. Service and food has never let us down. I would recommend it to any person..."

Mark Christopher

"It was a couple of months ago we came here, second time attending and we were well satisfied with the meal, flavoursomeAnd very filling, took a..."

Dotty Iorangi

"I had dinner at the crab shack on a recent visit to Wellington. Had a few mixed dishes but I had the steamed cockles and mussels for my main in a tom..."

BrandonK

"Seriously loved The Crab Shack! We rocked in without a reso on a Sunday night.. it was semi packed. Honestly do try the crabs! We didn’t..."

Sheryl

"First time at crab shack, had to wait for the table which was fine. The food took a while also but it was worth the wait. We had mixed clams and..."

Marggie Pascua

"The Crab Shack is bloody brilliant! My friends and I wanted a seafood dinner and this was the spot. Had to wait 45 minutes for a table but..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"AMAZING PIE!!! Chips were beautiful 👌🏾 Great atmosphere. Having the rugby going was a big plus! Might need to have a dessert next time as they..."

Harrison Drysdale

"Great place to eat. Very consistent. Cool decor showing off the seafood theme. Nice friendly staff and you are right next to the kitchen. Very cool..."

Bruce Mackintosh

"Had the white wine mussels. Half price Monday special. It was divine! Also order the hot bread to soak up the sauce. For no good reason whatsoever..."

Samantha.laing

Sei

"We came here based on the good rating, although were a bit worried because of the mixed reviews. We had a great time here, the staff was very..."

Daleslynn

"Great place. The staff were really friendly and attentive. The food came out really fast which was a nice surprise. The fastest of any restaurant..."

Tom Luke

"Great place to eat. Fast and great service. Lovely staff members. Sea food lovers must visit. Just by the waterfront with outside sitting option as..."

Shahdan Samnani

"Overall 3.75!Atmosphere and staff: bustling and loud! Tables are close together you much touch butts. Cool fishing beachy decor. Staff were..."

Annie Bananie

"The food was full of flavour, however, there were a few problems. The major problem was they ran out of fresh crab and shellfish and only had a..."

Al Mac

"Wonderful food and spirits in the waterfront. The starters were fantastic, try the Bread and Dips, very tasty with great flavors, lots to share. ..."

Pam

"the calamari was amazing. really enjoy it! pro tips: check out their daily deal, eg you can have as many chicken wings you like for $1 each on a..."

Nurul Saadah Noh

"Great location. Fabulous food - especially if you love crab and don't mind getting messy!! Reasonably good service - especially given how full it..."

Dhananjay Apparao

"Nipped in to The Crab Shack for bubbly and nibbles pre WOW. The service was fantastic. Our waiter, Adam, was charming, chatty and attentive. The food..."

Megha Dogra

"Tempura soft shell crab with wasabi eggs mayo! where have you been all my life?Amazing food, moroccan calamari was super tender and fish and..."

Cesar Luis

"Came in with friends and family, seated quickly at a window seat! Bonus views! Excited to be here for the first time so ordered a bit of seafood and..."

Coco

"Awesome awesome meal and service was awesome we ate the recommended meals which were the shrimp macaroni and cheese, calamari and shrimp cakes..."

Anna Naesmyth

"Had a lovely experience here and watched young boys catching fish off the edge of the walkway. Service was prompt and happy and the company was..."

Welly

"Right there on the waterfront with the perfect view, they serve perfect food too. Had my stomach filled but heart still lusting for more food. Must..."

Deepinder Bahia

"We've been here a few times, never had the crab but everything else we have tasted has been fantastic. Love the atmosphere and location. Great..."

Jennie Gutry

"Prompt and friendly service. Ordered 'small' prawn cocktail - it was awesome. Paella for main was pretty good. Cheesecake dessert was..."

UnCovered Oz

"Absolutely delicious! This will be a meal we remember for a long time. I went to Crab Shack for dinner with my wife and three kids and my parents who..."

Mighty Will

"As per other reviewers, we decided to pick this place for our lunch spot. Luckily we came early as we sat down do ordered, the place was quickly..."

Foodie_addictee

"Went there 3 times and enjoyed food there. Nothing bad and you can have a good view but nothing special for me. It is between good and..."

Jimon007

"This could be Faneuil Hall in down town Boston - the place is alive.Crab offerings abound, whether it be crab and corn salsa, crab chowder,..."

Peter White

"Food was really good and our waitress Emily was fantastic she knew everything about the menu. We had clam chowder which was amazing and crab to..."

Eat Places

"Green lip mussels were the best, juicy & full of flavours!Clam fettuccine I found the pasta a bit overdone and too much of sweet chilli sauce,..."

Sparky

"Just enjoyed dinner at The crab shack on the warf. When you make your way through the revolving door the decor is exactly what you would expect for..."

Coffee Lover

"My friend and I had lunch here and the fish taco is excellent! Light and delicious, its a good lunch meal. I have previously been to Crab Shack, but..."

Amorita Maharaj

"My friend and I went here for dinner last night. The restaurant is super cozy and has a lovely relaxed feel to it. The service was alright,..."

Alysha Bower

"Had the combi special lunch deal and have to say it was delish. Celebrating Jamie Watts birthday and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Tasty crab cakes,..."

Toni

"I'm not one for lines or going for what's trendy. But I heard great things about Crab Shack and I do enjoy tearing apart a big jucy king crab leg...."

Mya

"It's quite nice to visit here in summer and sit outside. It is a little bit on the pricey side, but I found the quality was quite good. My wife got a..."

Dave Lemonby

"Really nice place！It has good atmosphere！Staff are also really friendly！Shack paella and mussels are good choices. Certainly will return here!..."

Vera Jiang

"It was a good summer evening so what could be better than a cold beer and some fresh seafood. so we decided to visit The Crab Shack along the..."

Christian

"Yummy I loved it will go again I am hoping that I will take a group of people. The wait can be a bit long some Times but is worth waiting for I was..."

Mike White

"Always a good meal and great value for money. A regular for us to take friends from out of town for a casual meal. Staff are always friendly and the..."

James Cole

"Went with a large group and everyone was pretty impressed with the food. Serving sizes were good, the fish was very fresh and the..."

Christian

"I've been to the crab shack in AKL and didn't like it at all cause of the difference in menu and general food quality. This is heaps better. We had..."

Jay

"we dined here for the first time the other night. we had been longing to try king crab so made a trip down from napier just to dine here. we were not..."

Jade :-)

"Easily one of the best meals we are in Wellington. It's nothing particularly fancy and prepare to get very messy, but so delicious it's worth every..."

Brittany

"Best Crab ever. Great service plus food was awesome. Had the full package with the proper apron and crab breaking implements. Highly recommended..."

Stevie Cozens

"Had made a couple of attempts to go to Crab Shack in the past but it had always been too busy with at least an hour wait on the ever growing wait..."

LucyGoosey

"Food was very nice and delicious, loved my lunch, was cooked well I'm not usually a big fan of seafood but I was definitely not disappointed the..."

Nirvanamajid94

"Easily some of the best seafood restaurants in wellington. My partner and I frequent this restaurant all the time and every time it's just delicious...."

Adaire Ward

"Absolutely Crab-tastic!Dropped in to The Crab Shack on a sunny Saturday afternoon and it was packed! The lovely staff on the door took..."

Captain Underpants

"Awesome location, great service, great cocktails, great food. Highly recommended. Soft shell crab tacos and fettuccine were amazing. Great flavour..."

Ann Onymous

"Great burger. Average service but our waiter was in training and he coped well with his mistakes and it was apparent that he was trying and that he..."

Tyler Mcbride

"Had lunch with frnd. We arrived at 1pm but no seats available so we were asked to wait for 30mins. In fact just waiting 10 more mins. We ordered..."

Kate Yan

"The best garlic grabs ever! Fast friendly service, great prices and a great menu. The drink menu is fantastic too, as well as a superb and well..."

Food Mm

"As a seafood lover, the crab shack is a regular visit. The mussel deal on Mondays is extremely hard to say no to as is their other dishes. They also..."

J Isla

"Dined in by myself and enjoyed it.. i had crab and clam fettucini with a prawn croquette on the side which was enough for a hungry traveler. service..."

Joy Maralit

"We ordered the mixed mussels and clams with white wine sauce and the Jamon crab with side of bread. The mussels were amazing and the bread was fresh..."

Thirdwill

"Fantastic staff with consistently good service. The food is fun and great for sharing, although I'm a little jealous of the rider variety at the..."

EpiCurious

"We arrived to a busy restaurant and were told there would be an hour wait. We headed to the bar at adjacent Shed 5 for a drink and were pleasantly..."

Siobhan

"What a treat it was, coming back to The Crab Shack and indulging in some Moroccan spiced calamari, plus shrimp croquettes. I have to say the..."

Ryan.k.christie

"We went on a Wednesday night and were seated very quickly. We had the chicken wings, the crab pot, onion rings, and shrimp cheesy bites. Everything..."

Lee

"Came here on Wednesday lunch. Ordered our favorite 1kg garlic butter crab w a side of fried and creamed corn. Almost perfect. We also ordered the the..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"Food fantastic, service great. Very busy so had to wait awhile but had a drink at Shed5. Will definitely go back there. Recommend the clam chowder...."

Anthony Vincent

"delicious food. service can be a bit slow at lunch times but it is usually worth it. portion sizes are large and filling, drinks are delicious..."

Salya

"We had paddle crabs, clams, mussels and all of the dishes were excellent. One of the only few restaurants in Wellington where you can indulge in..."

Rajneesh Kumar

"Really nice place !!! The Crab, chips and onions rings delicious !!!! The service it's good. Saturday buy a beer and onions rings for free..."

Loly

"Great night, busy as always and food came out quicker than expected. Tasty, spicy and a great variety of food. Pavlova was not what I thought it was..."

Miss Persistant

"Been there with friend Tuesday night few months ago. Waiting for 45mins to get a seat. Clean kitchen, warm & stylish atmosphere. Specially that..."

One Way

"Love their seafood and lovely entrees. Go there every month to have crabs. But make sure you asked their staffs whether their carbs are fresh or..."

Pink Pie

"Heard lots of reviews about the Auckland one and stumbled across this one while we were on holiday, and I'm not a huge fan of seafood so I was a..."

Tee

"best place for seafood. king crabs are delicious. needs a butter sauce like every other place with crabs.always very busy. not allowed to book..."

Hubert Cheng

"The clam chowder is delicious. I love the service. The wait staff are very professional. If you go to crab shack you need to spend money on seafood..."

Kate S

"As someone who is not a seafood fan, I was a little nervous when I was told this is where we were going for lunch. However I was not left wanting...."

Monique Marie

"Service continues to be an issue for me each time we visit- very slow to get food to the table which is hard when you are dining with children- long..."

Marqueney Unsworth-Blitz

"Been here few times now, best seafood I've ever had in Wellington, will recommend to all my friends. All the staff are very friendly and very..."

Tina Xu

"Pretty good spot, been a couple of times and the food is pretty good. Had the crabs both times and mixed shellfish pots as well. A fair few barstool..."

Team Thomas

"The best seafood I have ever had in Wellington, will come back again . Like the nelson crab best. the servers were friendly. Need to arrive before..."

Linda

"Clam chowder. Simply..."

Niourk

"Delicious seafood!!. Great atmosphere and music,Easily the best best seafood I've had in a while. We had a couple of share plates of delicious..."

Shelley Matthews

"If you love crabs, then this place is for you, though you would need to get in early if you want to avoid the queues. I have visited this..."

Rosemary Young

"Delicious food, I walked in without a booking with 2 friends and found that the waiters were friendly and helpful. I ordered a crab fettuccine, it..."

Yurika Nishiyama

"Love clam chowder, king crab and cocktails. Paddle carbs were not as good as what I expected, lots of flavor but not very fresh crabs. 45 minutes..."

Sabrina Zhou

"Para quem adora marisco, que é o meu caso, é simplesmente o melhor.Ambiente super descontraido, bom atendimento.Adorei..irei com toda a..."

Sara Rito

"Very fun and vibrant place to eat. The food was not the best but the beers and the atmosphere makes it a great place to go again. Great vibe great..."

Dragon

"Yummy meal last night here for a birthday dinner for a friend.table of roughly 20 and all food came out together and all hot. good service and loved..."

Chelsea Carlyle

"Very entertaining restaurant. They basically don't take reservation for small groups. you should visit bit early for dinner or lunch..."

Yusuke Ando

"Good service the food in this restaurant is average nothing extraordinary. The dish I ordered is the cajun catch of the day but the best thing I had..."

JAZZ TRIO AND DUO

"Just loved the Crab Shack. The service was great, the food was amazing and the price - 1 Apple juice, 1 scoop of Mussels, 1 Scoop of Diamond Shell..."

Jenny Ingram-Tung

"The place was pumping even though we arrived early on a weeknight, we got one of the last tables, and after that we saw the waiting list get longer..."

Connie Consumes

"I've been to the Crab House on Pier 39 in San Francisco, and this place is the NZ equivalent. I had the 1 kg of paddle crab and spent the next hour..."

Kelly Atkinson

"Having been at an early evening cocktail function nearby, we decided to try our luck at getting a table at Crab Shack for dinner afterwards. Even..."

Caffeinated Weka

"When I found out I would be going down to Wellington, the only thing on my list was the Crab Shack. Rarely do you find a restaurant that does seafood..."

Lucy Eats

"brilliant, went there with my girlfreind for the second time. we really love having tapas and this quirky place is always our go-to for..."

Clark Rogers

"I feel like the 'Crab Shack' name has a novelty effect as in it draws you in just by the familiarity of the name. We tried to book a table..."

Briar Roberts

"I love sea food, especially fish, and this place didn't let me down. Started with the raw fish platter, spectacular and a great take/adaptation of..."

Wilson Chau

"We four friends had a delicious late 2.30pm lunch today at the Crab Shack using the Grab One $15 for $30 value Vouchers. Everything was "spot on"...."

PhillipYee

"We've eaten here many times, and it's consistently good. Cost: Very fairly priced for the quality.Outstanding plates: If you..."

CC

"A very nice place and I would return there to eat if I had the chance of visiting Wellington again. Our waitress was super duper nice! The food was..."

Anna Shen

"I absolutely loved this place! Food was extremely tasty, good selection of beverages, nice atmosphere and excellent service.Definitely will make..."

Claire

"We had a great experience at the Crab Shack. We arrived at 5:30pm on a Sunday night to take advantage of the offer of free meals for kids on Sundays..."

Kirsten G

"I'm addicted to this place I love it! Lovely atmosphere, great service and yummy..."

Jade Mercer

"My first visit today with the wife and relatives from Australia (party of 4) for lunch. Coats and jackets taken upon arrival, then seated and menu-ed..."

Richard Taniwha

"It was my 3rd visit , and like the others I was extremely happy with my meal and service. There was 8 in my party, and all agreed with me that the..."

Carole Williams

"One meat/fish eater and one vegetarian. We had the paddle crab, a vegetarian Caesar salad, a veggie taco, and some garlic bread.The crab..."

Vinny N

"Went there yesterday (19th Sept 2013, Thur) with a group of friends around 5.30pm after reading some reviews regarding the shortage of tables. We..."

Shiraneko

"A big thank you to the staff of Crab Shack who helped to make our 50th Wedding Anniversary family get together a very special night out on Saturday..."

Sandra Savory

"I recommend this restaurant for all! We came here last Saturday (31st of August) The food was superb, the atmosphere was "pumping" and the service..."

Callie

"I only have one word to describe today's experience at The Crab Shack and that is "Epic". I went in on my own for a quiet lunch on my day off and..."

Daniel Taylor

"Good food, good service, well worth the..."

Mary T-soon

"I visited recently to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was lunch time and we loved the food, especially the crab, soup and mud cake. The staff were..."

Caryl St Clair

"The best thing Simon has ever done. Just saying. If you are visiting Wellington as we were, do not miss this. Get in early, put your name on the list..."

Jo Malcolm

"Very well set up restaurant with amazing service and good food.Apparently the staff also work at the attached parent restaurant Shed 5, an..."

Jim

"Run, do not walk, to the Crab Shack which has just opened on Queens' Wharf (redeveloped half of Shed 5).The food is great, portion sizes..."

Kara I

"The Crab Shack is a Cape Cod style restaurant on the Southern End of Shed 5. I had walked past it a couple of weeks ago and vowed that I would eat..."

Madicattt

"The food here.is always good one of the best restaurant for food ,money and..."

Jehan

"The Crab Shack, opened at the beginning of 2013, is located at Shed Five on Queens Wharf, Wellington. Facing the harbour, the eatery has a quirky..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I had heard very mixed reviews before finally getting around to sampling the Crab Shack for myself. I was very impressed by the service right from..."

Dan Bowden

"this is our whanau restaurant of choice. who would have thought that the tin mugs and plates that were de rigeur back on the East Coast would..."

Kai Luv

"Top stars all around. Stumbled in here on a whim and am so happy I did. A storm is blowing outside and I am as happy as a clam in here. The mussels..."

Adam Rogers

Sharon Shum

"One of Welly’s best spots for casual, tasty seafood. It’s super close to TSB Arena and other entertainment venues. It’s also right by the..."

James Mielke

"If you're a seafood lover or simply craving an unforgettable culinary experience, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. The crab dish, with its..."

Shidiq Md

"The food are fantastic and service are friendly. We have an enjoyable evening to dine there. We love all dishes especially the crab. Crab lover..."

Erica Lee

"Excellent Service @ Crab Shack. . Nearly missed out because I didn't have a reservation or a local New Zealand phone number, and the place was fully..."

Ivan Teh

"Hey there Wellington foodies. If you're on the hunt for a tasty and filling meal in Wellington, I have to recommend the Crab Shack on the waterfront...."

Andre Serfontein

"Have been here before but a long time ago. Was really good to have afternoon brunch with my family and the mussel deal was great! Definitely..."

Keila Jensen

"A must when you visit Wellington! Great atmosphere, perfect and kind service gorgeous..."

• CADweazle •

"Lovely experience with our family on a sunny wellington day. We sat outside and were promptly served by the staff. I personally had the caesar salad..."

Evana Smith

"Great waterfront setting with equally good food. Cajun catch of the day (red snapper)was excellent as were the green mussels and raw fish platter...."

Michelle Hayes

"Funky, dive-bar-like atmosphere with really good mussels and chips. Nice wine selection. Very fun servers. Liked it so much the first time that we..."

Karen Fukutaki

"From the moment we walked in we were greeted by the most friendly and amazing person (tall guy glasses and wearing a blazer) ordered the mussels and..."

Chad O'Hara

"This was a Saturday lunch, great service, and great..."

Joanne Goulding

"Nice seafood here, with a great location and lovely..."

Xiangyu Song

"We just returned from a family dinner here and it was most excellent! Starting with Kieran finding us an excellent table and then Dee being the most..."

Markus Erdmann

"Great seafood options, excellent for entertainment of Asian Clients, recently they even added rice to the menu! Excellent service & high food..."

Charles Jarvis

Plum

80/100 (1159 ratings)

"Good service and relaxed ambience and food delicious :) am doing a pancake hunt throughout WELLINGTON to see where has the best pancakes. Buttermilk..."

Ola McKay

"My partner and I went here for lunch today. This cafe is a small but welcoming one. Nice outdoor seating area as well as an inside one.The..."

Alysha Bower

"All I can say is WOW! Amazing service from the minute we walked it, fast delivery on our food and it was sooo yum! Quality products used no thin..."

Jaymee O'Neill

"A few things were off the menu, and service a little slow (busy time), but the food was good. Waitress was friendly (and very cute too.)Had the..."

Steve Shipway

"Had heard about Plum so decided to give it a try and was thrilled with my decision! Was greeted with friendly welcome and seated immediately. All the..."

Vin 123

"We had an excellent brunch here last weekVery popularThe food was superbMy wife had the Big BreakfastMe the Grilled..."

Glenn Town

"A good overall cafe with all the usual brunch choices. I particularly liked my braised beef sandwich but in comparison the pan fried fish sandwich..."

Christian

"We’ve been here twice, once a month ago and then today for the brunch menu. Was reasonably busy but still managed to bags a table outside both..."

Maegan Kennedy

"Thanks for the unique rum! My friend and I were so tired after a long drive. We felt much better after the drinks and foods. And the location is..."

Yongshan Zhu

"Best Cafe in central Wellington for breakfast. Coffee is always good and the food is cooked well. I get the eggs bene with a side of hash browns and..."

Sharon Harvey

"This is one of the places to go if you want big delicious comfort brunch food.I had the veggie plumster. Everything on the plate was tasty and..."

Vogue Foodie

"Came here on a whim looking for a tasty brunch. The staff were friendly and attentive, we didn't have to wait for anything. The big cooked breakfast..."

Felicity

"Had brunch here with a friend, and immediately the staff were friendly and accommodating! I ate the classic pancakes and they were delicious, and the..."

Daisy Smith

"Service: Always goodQuality: Always top endValue: Average pricesWe have been here a few times and never had anything but a great..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"Came here for a very late brunch. Got the delicious all day breakfast on small size. There was plenty! Certainly didn't feel like it was the small..."

Ange Robinson

"Came here for brunch with a friend, although we had a 15 minute wait it was well worth it. Ordered the vegetarian breakfast without hash browns (more..."

EsmeEats

"Thank you Plum staff for your patience with my wee one having a hangry meltdown today. It wouldve been great if the food was faster coming but the..."

Eating My Way Around

"Have been to this place quite often but not anymore ! I reckon its a nice place with nice food but the smoothie is way too expensive! This cafe has a..."

Lexie Vi

"A nice place with that Wellington-ish vibe. Good food, somewhat interesting coffee - was that hazelnut? Enjoyed the photo collection on the wall..."

Teri Ko

"A wee bit expensive but somewhere nice to visit if you feel like treating yourself. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed, the service was great as the..."

Charlotte Ayrey

"Absolutely delicious food! I love coming here. Have had kumara hash cakes - definitely recommend! And pancakes are by far the best choice for..."

Meikura Williams

"The setting is simple but inviting. The service is excellent. My pancakes fluffy and delectable - fluffy pancakes are hard to find nowadays. His was..."

Sungsam7

"A very busy cafe in the heart of Cuba street. Good coffee and great food. The Blackboard Beef is one of the most tasty and memorable dishes I've had..."

Mathew George

"It is a nice enough place however not nice enough for me to go back. It's dark and narrow in there, the terrace appealed me more but it was..."

Ines

"I had the mini plumster which was good and still super filling. Hollandaise was great and rostis would receive 5/5 by themselves. Gluten free bread..."

Stacy Heyman

"Plum cafe down Cuba st is a perfect place to enjoy quality coffee and food. I had the kumara stack; it was great. The service is good and relaxed..."

Damon

"Had a lovely breakfast here. The service is fantastic. Effiicient and friendly. The menu interesting and the food really good. Another Wellington..."

Donald Tracey Murray

"I have been here three times now at different times of the day, each time the staff and the food were faultless!!! Buzzy vibe, probably not for a..."

Vontaine

"The fitout is frankly odd. Weird to the point of being distracting. Long thin Pravda-esque dimensions on a smaller scale, mirrored, black ceramic..."

Duncan Galletly

"The cafe was busy on a rainy Sunday morning but we were seated straight away and moved to a larger table when it became available. Chose Plum because..."

Simon

"Lovely warm cafe on Cuba, nice coffee but the food was delicious! Decadent pancakes sounded nice, looked nice but were surprisingly tasty. The..."

Christine

"I'll give these a guys pass on their pretty slow service, having to be prompted for both menus and food ordering it wasn't a great look. The service..."

James Ford

"Nestled down Cuba St is a Cafe with a great personality and ambience. I stopped for lunch on my Wellie trip. Loved the normal and mini sizes of some..."

Peter W

"My apple pie was really good, also the caramel slice with something... Supreme coffee is one of my favorites, always good. Friendly people, nice..."

Chris Vera

"Enjoyed it, definitely will go back. In the heart of the always bustling Cuba Mall. Had used the Entertainment Card and for the 2 for one deal a hot..."

Miss Persistant

"Read several good reviews and passed the door a few times before coming in. The entrance is nondescript and they open later than some early morning..."

Daniel Franks

"Woah Plum y'all stepped up! Caught up with some mates and the waitress was more than happy to help my friend who is gluten and lactose intolerant...."

Crumpet King

"Delicious pork belly (crispy and crackly on top, silky and tender underneath). We were blown away though by the beignets, freshly made and oozing..."

Sandra

"Very impressed. The waitress was extremely friendly and the pancakes were amazing. A little too small for someone with a big appetite like me, but..."

Chelsea Jennings

"Nice little joint on the heart of Cuba Street. Has a nice patio that flows onto the walkway of Cuba that is a great place to catch some rays and..."

Crissy

"Fantastic service. Delicious food. The steak was cooked just how I like it. A great place to eat in the hearth of the funky Cuba street. They also..."

A.M.

"The coffee was amazing and the service was excellent. Although It was a bit over priced. For example, I ordered a piece of caramel slice from the..."

Rebecca Dobbin

"Potato gnocchi with Kapiti blue cheese & toasted walnut cream. As a starter is was perfectly sized and the stunning flavour had me enraptured. That..."

Heneedsfood

"Simple but nice menu. Few tasty looking breakfast options. Kumara stack was decent and was served very quickly. We were served by two different..."

RaeRae

"Nice cafe, not long to wait for meals which taste pretty good. A little more range would be nice though. Efficient staff and relaxed atmosphere..."

Aimee R

"Nice environment with great feeds, have really put effort into different flavors and dips for snack food. All the snacks are also great..."

Ellie Jade Baker

"This place is absolutely brilliant! Loved the atmosphere and the food! The food was to die for! The service by the staff was exceptional, and I..."

Grace And Michael

"Went to Plum with my daughter (age 10) last weekend for a "girls" lunch and had such a lovely time, I had to do a review! I was really impressed..."

Melissa West

"Always good. Tasty food, good service. It is my favourite Cuba Quarter eaterie, with lots of action and street fashions. Good place to take visitors..."

Molly

"Had a great experience at Plum. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was great. We came after recommendations from several friends..."

Katherine

"We've been there twice as we're from out of town; once was brunch and once was dinner. Everything we had there was exceptionally good. The wait staff..."

Joel Hildebrandt

"We were trying to find somewhere to have dinner on a holiday weekend. After looking at a couple of menus we chose Plum. What an excellent choice..."

Rhys Thomas

"We stopped in for dinner in passing and it turned out to be a great decision. We both ordered steak and it came perfectly cooked. We both thought it..."

Des Shinnick

"We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience of Sunday lunch, sitting at the open tables at Plum Cafe, in the heart of Cuba Street, Wellington..."

Sue Luxford

"I went with a friend who's a regular Plum-goer. We ate there on Thursday night. I had the (apparently famous) pork belly. Beautiful..."

Rachel Prosser

"I went here today for lunch. They were really busy when I came in so I thought they would take quite some time to take my order. However, the service..."

Gabriel Veron

"My wife and I ate brunch here during our trip on the weekend. I had the eggs benedict with smoked salmon (Montreal). Not the best I've had, but..."

Kepa Tairua

"Had the Wellington on a Plate two course menu – I chose the smoked salmon entrée which was delicious. The pork belly main was also fantastic with..."

Kirsten G

"I had read reviews which made me go out of my way to ensure we went here for breakfast. I was so disappointed with the service and also the manner..."

Maggie Paul

"Went to the Sileni winemaker's degustation at Plum and the food was amazing! 6 courses, food all fantastic and well matched to the wines. The salmon..."

Cheryl Dickson

"We love Plum, the service is relaxed but helpful, very accommodating when we brought our young son with us for dinner. The food was fantastic, have..."

HRM

"While in Wellington for some RnR from CHCH, my husband and I happened upon Plum Cafe. It was very busy, being Labour Day, but we were shown a seat by..."

S Mouat

"Fantastic Wellington on a Plate Burger!This was a great experience as the Burger (accompanied by Chunky fries, Aioli & Tomato Sauce)..."

David Fenwick

"Just had Dinner there with large group (12) of friends. Nothings worse than incorrectly placed orders when your with a large group...Not this time!..."

Lucy

"Plum have been a part of the cuba St cafe scene for a number of years and during that time have always managed to turn out great food/wine matches..."

Patrick Pilcher

"Nice and cozy atmosphere. I like that the place is not too noisy as well. We had Nina cocktails. You can choose your own favorite perfume cocktail..."

PL V

"Cute little French styled Cafe. The brunch cocktails were definitely a highlight - was slightly gutted that we couldn't get the beignets which we..."

Crystal Take

"Always inviting with welcoming staff. I enjoy their coffee... strong smooth, but not overpowering... I opted for the chicken burger, which arrived..."

shelley malcolm berry

"Great place to stop in. Food was delicious but I wish there was more vegan/vegetarian options. What I did order was fantastic..."

Mike Thompson

"Love Café Plum. They make the best coffee in Wellington. The food is excellent, the vibe is chill, the couches are so comfortable and the service..."

Dan Ross

"I visited Wellington for 5 nights and spent a couple of hours each day drinking coffees, reading books and enjoying the sun. The coffee was amazing..."

Kelly

"Really high quality food and lovely cocktails. The service was incredible and we felt very well taken care of. Tia/teo? (had nice earrings) was our..."

Gecko Geckoson

"This was my first trip to Plum in years. I came in today to do a bit of remote work and meet with a friend. I was well rewarded with my choice. The..."

Greg Bodnar

"the fries are so good.If you like M's you must like theirs. I like the halloumi Berger , and my friend tell me the fry chicken berger tastes more..."

cui lu

"Excellent service, good food, great coffee. You even get the occasional birb taking shelter from the cold. Definitely one of the longer running and..."

Chris Rasmussen

"Plum is one of my favourite breakfast spots in Wellington. The eggs Benedict is fantastic and the location on Cuba street creates a great atmosphere...."

Emma Power

"Delicious food, drinks and friendly staff. Definitely I will be back..."

VALENTINA SILVA MUÑOZ

"Amazing little place for brunch! Delicious food, but the staff are really what makes it such a great venue. Especially the lady with the fringe- I..."

Siobhan Healy

"Lovely little place on Cuba. Charming atmosphere. Had a couple of lovely cocktails. Will definitely be back to try the..."

Heather Tran

"Cozy place, nice service. Good coffee dan there's fiah n chips for my..."

King Siswojo

"Simple looking, with an elegant feel... great food if you want a face snack or..."

Andy Erceg

"Funky little bar. Nice food, nice cocktails and decent whisky selection. Old school music or me in a good mood too..."

Cara Marshall

"Love the style and vibe. The avocado on sourdough toast, with the additon of a poached egg, was one of the best brunch meals I have had in a long..."

Joanne Coates-Reid

"Great and friendly team. Good food! Recommended..."

Valeriy Pobedinskiy

Bin44

79/100 (3493 ratings)

Twice Cooked Pork Belly

Burger Of

Pasta

Surf And Turf

Lager Battered Fish Chips with Lemon Mushy Peas Tartare Sauce

Salad

Pork

Hummus

Free Range APA Brined Chicken Thigh Burger with blt Aioli Fries

Scallops

Beer

Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict over Cooked

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Accepts American Express

"Came here on my wedding anniversary. Staff were super friendly and the burgers were absolutely delicious. They were under the pump due to a Grab One..."

The Food Snob

"Amazing service the waiters always seem to remember you, awesome selection of craft beers from all over NZ. Food is as expected from a bar, but..."

Cameron Perry Harley

"Very busy at this place and the staff are friendly.It was difficult to get a table, it took a while but we managed to get one.The Seafood..."

Tim 51

"Fantastic atmosphere. Good service. Amazingly tasty food. And anyone that stocks Man O War gets a huge tick from me! I ordered the vege dish ASB..."

Sungsam7

"Really nice atmosphere, with friendly staff. Our dinner meals came out in record time, and were fresh and tasted great. We ordered the Fried Calamari..."

Sally

"Good service, steak was nicely cooked. Massive drinks list (9 pages lol). My reason for the lower rating is that I didn't understand why I was..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"The only thing I am disappointed about was there is no cheesecake on the menu. But thats probably a good thing! Their steak meal is to die for! Well..."

Anna Broxham

"The food was delicious and came out in timely manner! Went there for the four course degustation meal and it was terrific I have never heard of Bin44..."

Angie Liu

"Wow so yum! I bought the grab one voucher for four people which included one pizza or burger pp and a glass of either the house wine or craft beer..."

Caitlin Noonan

"Service was unpretentious and to the highest standard I have seen in Wellington. Needed a cheese swap out....no problem you can havd grilled chicken..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"Got in just in before the lunch time rush which meant we didn't have to wait too long for our food. I liked that they had a kids menu and I was happy..."

Eating My Way Around

"Love this place!One of my favourite places on the waterfront!Such a great range of beer, there's always something new to try! The staff are always..."

Troy Mihaka

"Fantastic craft beer selection. Food is nice but a bit overpriced, and the wait staff can be a bit stand-offish. It's really all about the..."

Julian Bee

"Came for after-work drinks with a colleague. The restaurant is spacious, especially when all the doors open up to link the inside and outside spaces...."

Medium_Rare

"Located just slightly across from the TSB Bank Arena at Wellington Queens Wharf, Binn44 is a great spot to pop into for a meal or just a drink. We..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I've been coming to this bar ever since I moved to Wellington last year. I love this place!Great coffee, awesome beers, and always really cool..."

Troy Mihaka

"We went here with no booking at 7:30 on a Friday night and it was totally packed. Luckily enough the friendly front of house dude managed to find us..."

Jack Scrumpy Michael

"I have always wanted to go to Bin44 but just never had until today I was amazed how awesome this place was. My girlfriend and I sat in the restaurant..."

Mitchell Cleland

"After having a relatively poor experience in Bin 44 myself and my friends decided to head back and give it another go. The service was great, the..."

Jade Mercer

"I don't think any review I could craft would do justice to just how highly I rate this place. I was tasked with organising a client function for..."

Anna Garland

"Me and the boys came in for just a couple of beers on a Friday night, was awesome to see a good range of beers on tap, and in the fridges. The reason..."

Jake E Boy

"I don't usually eat anywhere near Queens Wharf because the prices scare me off, but I came here for a friends birthday last week and was pleasantly..."

Bella E

"I came across Bin44 in my search for a nice place to eat for our wedding anniversary. The total experience was perfect. Friendly, open greeting,..."

Alicia

"Excellent experience! Warm and cosy ambience, super nice staff, tasty food, and very good drinks. I really enjoyed my time here; their heated open..."

Mahnaz

"Couldn't fault this, had an excellent deal through Grab one and had a delicious meal and superfast , awesome..."

Haisini Parata

"Great food and friendly staff however they do seem to work on glide time so not good if you're in a hurry. Decent selection of craft beers as well..."

Jusus Almighty

"Great location for a summer evening meal. Awesome food and great..."

Elroy 0kada

"We had a Christmas dinner for 14 people. The team were excellent, attentive, friendly and knowleageable. The location was good. We ended up putting..."

Matthew Gardner

"Went for a father daughter date...loved their half n half pizza. Since neither of us could manage a whole pizza by ourselves we got this half topped..."

Rahath Verghese

"My nephew had his 21st here. I had a steak which i felt was cooked to perfection and the sides were delicious. Due to diet restrictions they were..."

Elena Averwood

"The atmosphere was amazing. The staff were extremely garrulous. The grills so yummy. I definitely recommend..."

kamal heidari

"Really lovely location and nice interior. The food came out super quick and I'd totally recommend the Angus..."

elliot schreurs

"It was our first time to visit Bin 44. We were greeted by welcoming FOH and assisted to our table. The food was great. I think the chargrilled angus..."

Sam Pineda

"Great location Good service. Food quality is above average. The Angus steak my wife ordered was amazing. But the market fish I ordered was just..."

Fergus Mao

"What a lovely place to relax on a summer’s evening. A perfectly relaxing location to sip on an cold beverage and nibble on chips. It had been a..."

Katie Ayrton

"All I did here was drink whiskey. Maybe that explains the 5 stars! But the staff was knowledgeable and I got to try my first New Zealand whisky and..."

Steven Adler

"The meat boards are great for a group of people. Lots of craft beer on tap..."

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