TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"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,..."

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

Ti Kouka Cafe

"Lovely little cafe. Came for lunch and I had the kumara salad and my partner had the fish, both were delicious. Only downside is there aren’t a lot..."

Kayla Widdowson

"Food here is always on point! From simple baked goods to heart filling lunches. The Burger Wellington entry is always a must try!! Great service with..."

Mareko Panapa

"Staff were very attentive and friendly. Lovely array of brunch options. I had the eggs benedict option from the specials. The potato rostie was..."

Mon

"Never had a burger better than this! Came here ft brunch and had Pork burger with spicy pear sauce. Lovely ambience with city view and great..."

Tontri Das

"For those "old school" Wellingtonions, this is the old Katipo cafe... With a makeover. I stopped in for breakfast today, and was pleasantly..."

The Wanderer

"Lovely cafe, really well located, I'll come back one day and properly dine in the restaurant section so I can give a more informed opinion. The staff..."

Mana

"Only made it to Ti Kouka during WOAP. Based on this visit, the constant business is justified. Relaxed atmosphere with an interesting selection of..."

Josh

"Bit hard to find but worth the search! Nicely appointed, cosy place upstairs. Loved the boiled eggs and soldiers for breakfast. The omelette was full..."

Irish Eyes

"What a hidden gem! Booked a group of us in on a busy Saturday morning. I had the halloumi and pumpkin on toast. Divine - generous portion of..."

Emily Pavey

"What a great hidden treasure!I've been walking passed this place for so long and finally went in for lunch, so glad I did!The food here is..."

BethHolden

"Great lunchPlatter and chipsWent at 1 and it was chokkaWent back at 2 and it was clear. Nice service, casual atmosphere.Great..."

Richard Roberts

"My sister, mum and I went for lunch on a Friday. Coffee was very quick, but our meals took 45min to arrive after we had ordered. No apologies or..."

Joanna Koat

"Great little cafe in central Wellington. I had the plum and oat pancake with some streaky bacon. The pancake was crispy on the edges and fluffy in..."

Jacq

"LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I've already been in twice this week for coffees. Today I bought a salted caramel GF cookie just to see how the food intolerant..."

Crumpet King

"I came to Ti Kouka Cafe in hopes of finding a nice meal and comfy place to read a book while travelling home thru Wellington, this place went beyond..."

Bonnie Humphrey

"Ti Kouka hides at the top of a staircase in the middle of Wellington's CBD above a busy street below. Upstairs, you'll find a rustic style dining..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Cute place in cbd. Quite busy. Good coffee and service. We had those black beans with chorizos and the omelettes. The black beans were really nice. I..."

Jay

"Only ordered two things but the lamb salad was so tasty. Perfect combination of crisp outside bits and tender meat. Exactly what I needed. I also was..."

Abri8901

"I've only ever been here for coffee but it's a really nice place, somewhat hidden away, with a slightly "funky" feel to it but not to the point of..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"Baked eggy tomato basil cheesey pleasure served w toasted sourdough & good coffee. My morning just got instantly better. The best breakfast to start..."

Jennifer Collinson

"Ti Kouka was introduced to me by a friend and i am forever thankful she did so! It is hidden upstairs on the busy Willis Street, giving it a private..."

J Isla

"Awesome cafe, been twice now. Amazing food and coffee, super chill staff who are really friendly and easy going. Love it, I'll definitely be..."

Vin Elliott

"delicious food and good service.. the smoked fish was cooked perfectly and the homemade tartar sauce was superb. a fantastic light lunch unrivalled..."

Salya

"You could be walking up the stairs to a shady club of ill repute, the offices of a c-grade dentist or perhaps, as in old b-grade b/w movies, the..."

Duncan Galletly

"This place is amazing! The white polenta porridge is incredible, such delicate flavours in the polenta go do well with the rhubarb. The coffee is..."

Christine

"Awesome food and lovely coffee and lovely staff this is one of my favourite cafe in Wellington. Even I can't go there so often staff remember my..."

Asalato55

"Having walked down Willis Street countless times, I must have passed by Ti Kouka Cafe more times then I can imagine. However, I never thought of..."

Jenjaroo

"Good lovely food at this beautiful cafe that is tucked away upstairs on Willis Street. I have always been impressed with the food here. I have..."

Rosemary Young

"Have never been disappointed with the food at this lovely cafe. This visit was day one of Wellington on a plate. I chose the burger which was tasty...."

Philip Reeve

"Having walked down Willis Street countless times, I must have passed by Ti Kouka more times then I can imagine. However, I never thought of heading..."

Jenjaroo

"Ti kouka is one of my favourite brunch spots for a couple of reasons; one they can make almost everything on their menu gluten free, two there coffee..."

Mind The Crumbs

"Just love this place, especially with the 2 for 1 deal in the entertainment book. Pays to book at it gets really busy. Had the fresh line caught..."

Miss Persistant

"We visited Ti Kouka on a rainy Wellington afternoon and it was a lovely experience. Friendly staff greeted us on arrival and provided speedy and..."

Kat Dugdale

"These guys do an awesome broccoli salad!! Seriously good!! It has flaked almonds, feta and preserved lemon, garlic etc in it which makes it really..."

As

"...Chai Latte was different… not so sweet, much more spicy. I had a salted caramel cookie with it – amazing! I would go back just for the cookie...."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Service is a bit shabby, slow and at times rude but always so precise .I do this place sometimes with friends for lunch and the foods good if you're..."

Fredrick Mantle

"Came for lunch on Tuesday and got the smoked fish, the egg custard was unbelievable! So good, I had to come back for lunch today. I got the special..."

Cassie Callard

"I came in last Saturday for the WOAP menu and it was delicious. When I am in the CBD I ALWAYS go to Ti Kouka. I've been there at least 15 times and..."

Lucas Putnam

"Great food and service, pays to book though as they get very..."

HRM

"Breathtakingly good! How have I not been here before...? Almost all menu options can be done GF. I went on a week day at lunch time. It was very..."

Malcolm Shearer

"Awesome! We were evacuated half way through our meal due to a fire alarm. When we got back inside the staff took our meals away and brought us a new,..."

Kendra

"Staff were very friendly. Drinks came out promptly despite a full house. Food soon after that. The Chicken Hotdog was nice although a little pricey...."

Joel Edwards

"A friend and I had lunch here on Saturday and it was breathtakingly good. I'm quite difficult to impress, but I was very impressed with my..."

Georgina Guscott

"I booked for 20 people for lunch - the first day of the new menu. The food was nothing short of awesome and the service and friendliness of the..."

Vanessa Matthews

"I recently took a friend to Ti Kouka Cafe for a special lunch to celebrate her birthday and it was a lovely experience. The food was delicious, the..."

Ronda Sangster

"My husband and I went for brunch on Saturday and enjoyed it so much we found ourself back for a birthday lunch on Monday after we discovered where..."

Kara I

"We visited Ti Koura last week for a quick business lunch - it just happened to co-incide with Wellington on a plate so burgers we ordered ! The lamb..."

Biggie C

"We went for Friday night dinner for the Wellington on a Plate menu. Wonderful, wonderful. Sat by the window at a neat table looking down at the..."

Angela Walker

"Excellent food and services! We ordered 2 x smoked fish dishes with a bowl of hand cut chips to share, really satisfied with the taste and quantity...."

Vera Mukai

"5 stars, without a moment's hesitation. They EVEN asked if we would like another coffee when they delivered the food! Imagine a cafe that actually..."

Mr.Stevens

"The food is fantastic and adventurous, interesting and full of flavour. The staff are a perfect mix of friendly and professional, but it is the..."

Gerard

"Ti Kouka was the venue for our daughter's 21st celebration. We live in Christchurch so all arrangements were made with the manager by telephone or..."

Malcolm Taylor

"We enjoyed lunch at Ti Kouka last week, and were thoroughly impressed with the food. Absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and easy. I like..."

Karen Shorter

"Me, my partner and my toddler went here during a Monday lunchtime. It was pretty impressive. We weren't kept waiting and could choose where..."

Reviewer007

"Awesome food great service and very..."

James

"Delicious!!I had line caught fish with cauliflower risotto and coffee. The staff are very nice and helpful. I highly recommend it to..."

Lisa

"Dined at Ti Kouka last night for dinner and was thoroughly enjoyable! Excellent, friendly staff, fabulous fabulous scrummy food at an affordable..."

Aimee Morris

"Out of the way upstairs with an unassuming decor. All of which belie the fact that there is a seriously good chef at work here. We came here to try..."

Kai Luv

"Came here to try their well-known beef brisket burger. Without regret, it was absolutely amazing. So far the best burger I’ve tried. Coffee taste..."

Jay K

"We had scrambled eggs on toast. The service for the eggs was a bit slow, even with not many customers, but the drinks came promptly. The eggs were..."

Alison White

"Lovely little upstairs cafe - couldn't find it at first as was looking at ground floor shops, so look for the sign to guide your way. Polite service..."

Toni Brown

"Had the poached eggs with a side of avocado, and was cooked to perfection. Coffee was beautiful and service was great. Atmosphere is relaxing and..."

Natalie Grant

"Lovely cafe, great coffee, nice amenities. Also really interesting art in here, and a great..."

Matt Aldridge

"Always great service. Delightful decor. Good energy without being loud. Delicious food - the halloumi starter was perfect, and the cubed hashbrowns..."

Truis Ormsby-Martin

"Went there for Wellington on a plate. The burger and beer combo was amazing! Great service..."

Max Makheri

"Not much selection for vegans, but they are happy to help you find something you'd like. The staff were lovely and the ambience was pleasant in our..."

Richard Taylor

"Really friendly staff with great selection of food. Love the relaxed feel of the place. The food was well presented and it tasted soo good. I'm a..."

natesan sabesan

"Great businessbreakfast venue. Entrance a bit hard to..."

Gary Wicks

Gpo

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Seating

Cash Only

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered the lamb blackstrap along with the chocolate desert. That blackstrap was amazing the layer of fat added a great texture, the 🍆 was a good..."

#fatlyfe

"Great breakfast buffet selection. loved how the baked beans were homemade and not from a can! Even the sausages and hashbrowns tasted homemade too!..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"We visited tonight to celebrate our recent engagement. After dining twice before, and enjoying the size of the meals we returned today to find a new..."

Natalie

"Just had the most absolutely amazing food experience here! Love the plate concept, sized between entree and main.. so hubbie and I had 2 plates and..."

Kathi Jeeves

"I visited chameleon a couple months ago. I loved it. Still the best restaurant in town. Very lovely staff and delicious food. Recommend it..."

Megha Dogra

Parcasso

"I have long been a fan of Chameleon Restaurant in Wellington, in fact, my Uncle took me here for lunch to celebrate my 16th birthday, oh so many..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Delicious food impeccably served. Great service as well. The special dessert nibbles for our birthday guests was amazing! We're looking forward to..."

Smalljude

"Booked a table for the wifes birthday, and took our two girls as well. Everyone was greeted on arrival which was nice and they had a wee range of..."

Team Thomas

"I ordered a vegan 6 course meal which was delicious and had 3 thoughtful dishes to choose from for the main. It was an impressive menu with helpful..."

Eve

"First rate breakfast buffet. Great selection of meats, eggs, fruits, pastries. The coffee wad full flavoured and strong. Service was first rate...."

TonyF3

"Me and the gf went on a Saturday night due to a recommendation. Greeted by pleasant and professional staff and got seated. Very good waitresses and..."

Eheng Chin

"Service was fast, and the food (set menu for the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo) was interesting and delicious. Had the prosciutto, apricot and feta. And the..."

Sherilyn Skinner

"Such awesome food but wow.. As we weren't guests of the hotel we were subject to some scrutiny from the staff. The feel that the staff gave us was..."

Amanda B

"We booked for a table of 12 in December for a birthday. I was looking forward to sampling the summer menu, as I hadn't been since winter which..."

Andrea Skews

"Chameleon won't be the cheapest place you go to, but that is to expected for a restaurant of this class.I've been here several times and..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"My Oh My, This is Such a wonderful restaurant, came here last weekend and had the most wonderful meal. The Deco is beautiful and the menu is changed..."

Christopher Powers

"Fantastic meal. Had the crayfish risotto with wasabi pearls. Couldn't really taste the wasabi but enjoyed the texture. Good amount of crayfish in the..."

Leona

"Restaurant was busy with the Brumbies filling up the restaurant so we dined in the bar today, got the sliders, 3 beef and 3 groper belly, they were a..."

Miss Persistant

"I went to chameleon after work on a weekday. The place looked great after it's refurb. We were warmly greeted and even my kids (5 & 3) we're..."

Mighty Will

"I was invited to dine as a guest to a foodie meet up at Chameleon Restaurant to sample their new autumn menu.When we first arrived we were..."

Jenjaroo

"I have eaten out rather a lot recently. When I was invited along to The Chameleon for dinner with a friend I did't really know what to expect.I..."

Muffin Mum

"Updated review: Went to Chameleon for another family member's birthday the other day and received great service again. The whitebait fritters really..."

LucyGoosey

"I was really looking forward to dining out here and from the look of the menu thought it would be wonderful. The food while in the main did not..."

SJK .

"Great service. Personable waiter. We went for the chocolate degustation menu during Wellington on a Plate, was amazing.Didn't like the..."

Kylie

"The winter menu is fabulous and none of us could help but RAVE about Ricky's flat bread! Delicious. A huge thank you to Saki who took such excellent..."

Bridget

"Its been many years since I have been to Chameleon but went there for dinner last night. My lamb shanks were heavenly, although probably a little too..."

Flossie

"Over the years I have eaten many times here at all times of the day. Personally, I have found the food to be good at lunch and dinner. Breakfast has..."

PeterMS

"Wow, best restaurant in Wellington. Tasty food. Great customer service. Friendly..."

Prasad Perera (TP)

"Amazing food and fantastic service. Great deals for dbl or triple..."

Sam Allen

"This place is a must for people who liked the exquisite dining. The vegan dishes are..."

Christian R. Timmann

"Food was great. But we were sitting under the air con and we all had jackets on but were not asked if we wanted to move. A bit..."

Jodine Waghorn

"Spectacular food and cocktails to match (Cake tin was the best cocktail I have had in New Zealand). Nice and relaxing ambience and very good..."

Jazzy

"Very happy with our dinner from here. It was very innovative and delicious. Meat came out a little red to our liking so we asked for it to be..."

Mari S

"Delicious food and great location, underrated as one of the top restaurants in Wellington. Would..."

Hannah Auckram

"Business lunch is very tasty. Nice quality and good mood. I recommended this..."

Jinkook Kim

"Great food and absolutely outstanding service. Elegant décor and a great location in Wellington's..."

Callum McKie (viiQ7C)

"Had an amazing lunch here, i had the duck and my friend had the snapper. Can not fault the food. Also amazing cocktails. As a couple we really..."

Tommy Parry

Oak And Vine Wellington

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"Perfect for dinner!! We got amazing food 🍽️ Crudo $22 Combination of sauce and fresh salmon was awesome 🍽️ Kumara fries $10 The best..."

AnnA

"Exceptional food. On our table we had a small starter of duck, mains of mushroom risotto, fried chicken, and eye fillet with sides of rocket, kumara..."

Liz Duncan

"Lovely relaxing restaurant. Lunch menu mains $15. We had fish and chips which were nice and hot straight from the..."

Glenny Y

"Just visited here tonight. Highly recommend, delicious food, scotch steak was cooked to perfection. Being from the Hawke's Bay I was stocked to order..."

Erana Palamo

"I was exhausted from work and sleep deprived, and my taste buds are not functioning as normal, so I didn’t have what it takes to savor the food...."

Hong Xu

"Really incredible dinner within hotel. The salmon entrée in particular as well as the octopus was really unique and exceptional! Highly recommend...."

Cindy H.

"What a superb meal! SO tastefully presented; excellent service; friendly staff, lovely venue, very clean and simple, elegant decor. Will definitely..."

Ginelle de Villiers-Higgins

"I could not fault the food. Everything was delicious. Although it was a bot on the pricey..."

Lyn Meredith

"I want to give 10 stars. The service was amazing..the food was out of this world. Presentation and vibe of this place is spectacular. Will def ne..."

Joanne Hosie

"During my visit to the restaurant participating in the Wellington on a Plate Festival, I was treated to a truly delightful culinary experience. The..."

Aleja Jallo

"Fantastic dinner out with friends at Oak and Vine. The staff were attentive from start to finish. The cocktails were amazing, special mention for the..."

Bailey Williams

"We had a reunie with old work mates and the Oak and Vine was chosen for this occasion. We were aware that this restaurant was chosen by Trip Advisor..."

Willem Stalknecht

"The service is amazing waiters and waitresses really thoughtful, food taste soo good every bite gives you the ratatouille effect, every ingredient..."

jc parakon

"This place was just amazing, I had the venesion grill and it was perfect, my wife had the pork and it was also perfect. Service friendly and price..."

Brodie Wilson

"What a dinner experience, flawless to put it in one word. The salmon entree with caviar was excellent but was equally matched by the pork belly with..."

Virgil Clair

"The food wizards here know what they are..."

Dylan

"This is the third time in 4 months that myself and my partner have been back to the Oak & Vine Restaurant. This time we brought my partners parents...."

Shyam Morar

Tinakori Bistro

Pan Fried Fish with Sweet Corn and Kumara

Chowder

Cheesecake

Golden Milk Pie with Ginger Cream

Prawns

Garden Salad with Roast Spanish Onions

Octopus

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

Capitol Restaurant

Parmesan Crumbed Lamb's Liver

Fish of the Day

Crawfish

Scallops

Asparagus Entrée with Eggs Mayo and Capers

Soft Centered Chocolate Pudding with Crème Fraîche

Panna Cotta

Prawns

Steak Tartare with Egg Yolk & Grilled Bread 28 50

Fried Squid & Aioli

Baked Peach and Prosciutto

Eye Fillet Steak with Parsnip Gratin

Today’S Cheese with Quince Paste & Toast 18 00

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

Nicolini's

85/100 (1428 ratings)

Tortellini Amatriciana

Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Double Chocolate Torte

Pasta

Garlic bread

Cheesecakes

Spaghetti Al Ragu Bolognese Pasta

Chicken and Blue Cheese Ravioli

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Logan Brown

84/100 (3149 ratings)

Apple Glazed Duck Breast

Beef

Paua Ravioli

Lasagne

Chèvre & Nettle Tortellone

Ceviche

Lot 8 Citrus Olive Oil Panna Cotta Lemon Curd White Chocolate Snow & Orange Sorbet

Cakes

Small Chocolate Cake

Wellington on a Plate Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"We were lucky enough to get tickets for Logan Brown's Spice Temple. AMAZING meal and fabulous night. We shared a table with two couples and had a..."

Janet Skilton

"Omg!!!! We went to this restaurant on sat night,had the most amazing degustation 7 course meal!! It was delicious, we were upstairs in the intimate..."

Maree Gadsby

"My husband and I had the five course wine pairing menu last night and food was amazing course after course . Very inventive tastes and imaginative..."

Jeanette Nixon

"Great lunch and great service - love this place - little bit more expensive than the rest but so worth it - always a great experience - thanks..."

Ann Easte

"Had the 3 course with wine matches Saturday just been for our first wedding anniversary. Friendly staff, beautiful place and the food was absolutely..."

Tina Wilson

"We were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary and opted for the 7 course meal with accompanying wines. The service was excellent, each course..."

Nicholas Cox

"Awesome service, great atmosphere and delicious food. They were full and we couldn't get a table, but had the bistro menu and it was fantastic. Can't..."

Steph Funnell

"Where do I start? We went for our 30th wedding anniversary and we had the 7 course degustation. It was absolutely amazing. The whole evening was..."

Liane Mason

"Beautiful Christmas lunch, five courses with wine matching. Excellent service, friendly staff and really tasty food. Well worth the..."

Lesley Whyte

"Christmas lunch. 4 people. The service was very good. The waiters were very attentive. A 5 course lunch, which included dessert. We mixed different..."

MataMan

"Excellent service, really polite and attentive without being pushy. Food was presented really well. Personally not mind blowing food but it was..."

Jesse Love

"went here a few months ago and forgot to write a review 😅 the service was impeccable, the cocktails amazing but unfortunately the food wasn’t..."

Becstasy

"I appreciated their service and how they accommodated us. We all enjoyed a great evening. Great atmosphere with some nice..."

Dave Hanlon

"As always, the meal was a treat - set lunch menu. We tried both the lamb rump and the fish options and both were exquisite. The service was fabulous..."

Lynn Janes

"Enjoyed a set menu before WOW which was very well priced at $45 a head. Had Spinach and ricotta ravioli with beetroot which was superb. Confit duck..."

Megha Dogra

"Oh my! Friday night pre-show bistro menu @$45 each. Decor lovely. Atmosphere friendly. Staff lovely. As for the food, it was divine. Perfect for a..."

Ngaireannhobson

"An amazing place with the most humble staff members.. we had the 5 course meal and me being vegetarian, the chef recommended different dishes for all..."

Jassleen Narula

"I had a rare night out with my wife. We ended up at LB on a Friday night, without a booking. The wait staff were very accommodating. We got shown to..."

Mighty Will

"Ahh yes the established Logan Brown. After being invited to a dinner here we came a little earlier than our booking (half an hour) but no trouble we..."

Vicki Wong

"Logan Brown restaurant is one of the most excellent restaurants I have ever visited. We had a fantastic time dining here on Mother's Day, and my..."

The Food Snob

"I came here with a group of friends for lunch. I had the 3-course bistro menu, I was very pleased with the food. The market fish was crispy on one..."

Jenny

"This place really is an establishment of wellington, always keeping on top of the game with an ever changing and vibrant menu, Yes it may not be be..."

Philip Bateman

"Logan Brown was opened by Steve Logan and Al Brown years ago, and is meant to be one of the best restaurants in NZ. Obviously that made us want to..."

Nina And Kran

"Went here for a 5 course chefs special for graduation. The service was amazing, chatty staff and great service. The highlight was definitely paua..."

Andrea Gregor

"As a kid I loved food and thinking about being a grown up. When I pictured being older and going to fancy restaurants places like Logan Brown were in..."

Muffin Mum

"one word. exquisite. the desserts and the food served was just 5 star. Classy outlet! Though a little on the expensive side of things, i truly feel..."

Vig Sivapragasam

"Great food, amazing service - but the atmosphere is always a little cold - lofty and noisy. The turkey confit is amazing, as is the dark chocolate..."

EpiCurious

"Stunning food and great wine matches. We had the 7 course degustation and the staff, timing of food and wine and not to mention the food were even..."

Penny Claridge

"Visiting Logan Brown had been on my bucket list for a long time and I was lucky enough to go there not once, but twice for my birthday yesterday (how..."

Siobhan

"On a recent weekend visit to Wellington, five of us went to Logan Brown for their early dinner bistro experience. The restaurant is in a lovely old..."

Janine Last

"I've always wanted to visit Logan Brown and have heard good things about it. Arrived into Wellington late for work and decided to try them out. The..."

Biohazard

"Wow. Firstly the architecture. Amazing. It used to be a bank. The kitchens are down stairs in the old vaults. Ask the waitress for a tour. It's..."

Food Lover 101

"I really wanted to love this place but unfortunately a few things let it down. The starters were pretty good, but the squid was a massive letdown and..."

Petra

"Logan brown. Finally. The Wellington institution. What a setup. Classic music. Great service. Devine food. Work lunch. Had fish n scampi risotto and..."

Jay

"It was a well presenting food show. I think 70% of the bill paid for the show and only 30% for the flavour of the food. It might be my fault because..."

Holly He

"great food, great service. a local institution. been here few times now and always good..."

Shane Lambo

"Claudia says..... Divine food and service. Cauliflower cheese and chorizo shooters to die for! Love love love! Gorgeous building and style. Can't..."

Wendy Hewson

"It's easy to see why this place has had a constant spot on the "best of" and "great eats" lists. Completely deserving!From start to finish, it..."

Kklovestoeat

"This is our second visit and first since Logan Browns was sold. I don't think it has lost any of its ambience or food quality and was a very..."

Dan Norton

"At last, my wife & I had a chance to visit Logan Brown. It was a 5:30 early dinner, 3 course bistro menu. Greeted by a cheerful waitress, we were..."

STRADS

"The first thing that you notice upon entering is the setting. The arrangement in the old bank is beautiful and tastefully done. The service is..."

Josh

"Came up from Christchurch for a fundraiser lunch with the Hurricanes. Fantastic food, irreproachable service and an outstanding wine list to top it..."

Nick Wellywood

"Greetings Fellow Nom Seekers! On a posh nosh quest, I hit up Logan Brown with a colleague. This restaurant is one of Wellington's finest institution..."

Thequestfornoms

"The delicate crafting of the dishes and careful pairing of the elements, plus consistency, makes the dining experience an excellent one. I really..."

Shaun

"The salt water fish tank runs the length of the bar at Logan Brown, winner of NZ Restaurant of the Year at the Cuisine Magazine Awards 2009. It's the..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Choice of entrée comes in two forms and I can't go past the smoked fish cake with prawn beignet. The fish cake component is very smokey in flavour..."

Heneedsfood

"We had the early 3 course dinner and it was superb. The deserts were excellent especially the baked custard with a berry coulis. Lovely bottle of..."

Margaret Jack

"Went there for dinner (5 of us). Great service. I ordered paua ravioli, lamb rack and lemon pie. Food was lovely. However, the table was quite small..."

Apple Chan

"Logan Brown is delicious and the service impeccable. Taking friends here is an absolute treat and everyone always has smashing reviews afterwards!..."

BKL

"Went here with work for Christmas lunch, beautiful food and excellent service. Could taste all flavours in each dish and everything was presented..."

Alaina

"Ok, first up you come to Logan Brown for that amazing fine dining experience, and the price reflects that!We came for the degustation menu..."

Craigy Lee

"Amazing venue, food and service! My partner and I did the three course dinner with half serves of matching wines and had the most amazing meal. My..."

Marie Banks

"Great intimate dining, amazing food although it is expensive its worth paying the extra.Waiters had a good understanding of the menu and went..."

Jason McAlcott

"Outstanding service, delicious food, exciting menu, gorgeous environment, faultless! Can't wait to go again. Fantastic wine matches, and excellent..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"This was the second time I have been to Logan Brown. Once again I was thoroughly satisfied. The food was exquisite and the waiter and waitress who..."

Joti Lea

"There is no question the food here is pricey but good........but.......I have been on three different occasions and the waiter has dropped food or..."

Kristin Maria Gunn

"My sister and I went to Logan Brown while she was visiting Wellington. We both enjoyed the experience. Both the service and food were outstanding. We..."

Gina

"It gives me no pleasure expressing a few negative comments about this iconic five-star restaurant. I hasten to add that the food was absolutely..."

David

"Amazing, we can't wait to go back. Logan Brown totally deserves its reputation as a top restaurant. The service and food was perfect (best oysters..."

Tracey

"We ate here last night, there was 5 in the party. We had the degustation meal with wine matches. The wines were amazing and matched the meal..."

Dani Bann

"I think the best way to describe it is: an experience. We went there with my partner for our anniversary and it was absolutely amazing. The staff was..."

Gabriela ROQUE LOPEZ

"We really enjoyed our meal at Logan Brown in Wellington recently. All the food was well presented tasted absolutelywonderful. The Feijoa..."

Pat And Bruce Abbott

"My husband and I have dined at this restaurant a couple of times. Both times we received excellent, friendly service and not too over the top. Our..."

Lorene Taiaroa

"If you are looking for an amazing and exquisite dining experience go to Logan Brown! Amaaaazing food and presentation,perfect wine list and wonderful..."

Kat

"Fantastic.Took my partner for her birthday on Monday night. Made the booking via their website. Was rung on Sunday to confirm the booking...."

Kevin Breedveld

"This was the fourth time I've been to Logan Brown over it's lifetime, and I can say that it's better than ever.We went on a Saturday night,..."

Frank

"Logan Brown deserves its good reputation. We enjoyed a fantastic 5 course meal, every stage faultless, wait staff were fantastic and on Que at every..."

James Pettengill

"Absolutely have loved it every time I have been. Been 3 times.Excellent service! Extensive drinks list. Tasty tasty tasty food. Have sat..."

Casey

"Logan Brownas reviewed by Ask The Locals 6th August '11If you have never been to Logan Brown, we can highly recommend it. Of..."

AskTheLocals

"Wow. What a fantastic dining experience. Great food. We went there for a wedding anniversary, and got to sit in the upstairs alcove. The staff..."

Sean

"It's not exactly somewhere I'd go every day but what a special treat when you do! I was taken to Logan Brown recently and given a tip to have the..."

AJ Barty

"Fantastic place to lunch and dine. I was there this past Monday. Its formal yet the nice and warm atmosphere in the middle of the buzzy Wellington,..."

Giapo Grazioli

"Excellent food and service was amazing - expensive but worth it. It was a set menu on a Saturday. I had and enjoyed all dishes that I would not have..."

Scotty D

"Lovely food, special atmosphere, good service - attentive but not intrusive. Even the fries tasted amaaazing (seasoned with truffle!). This place..."

M

"We expected this establishment to deliver a five star evening... and it did.Fabulous buzz and ambience, clearly a firm favourite of lucky..."

Wolfie W

"Indeed a very good restaurant at a convenient inner city location. Food is always good, service generally as well. It can get very busy there... Good..."

Andre

"My third dinning experience over the last couple of years, the seating position has changed, but the expectional food & wine has always left me..."

Anita Calcinai

"Sitting in Logan Brown you could be enjoying a fabulous time almost anywhere on the planet, its that good. Food, service, wine list and ambiance are..."

Mark Gregory

"Simply superb food that will get your taste-buds dancing. The service is awesome and a great menu with nice sized meals. A real experience in..."

Anita Maitland

"wonderful, lived up to its fabulous reputation!! Amazing food, amazing service every bite was..."

Gayleen Smith

"An incredibly delicious meal in a superb setting. The service is excellent - can't ask for much..."

Caffeinated Weka

"So, I wanted to write this review closer to another public holiday, because for sure people will start looking at reviews. If you're in Wellington..."

Charlene F

"Thanks for the fantastic evening! The service provided by David K was outstanding, he was absolutely lovely and even told us about the history of the..."

Jarryd Beadle

"This was an incredible dinner, both in the sense of food and service. They made one small mistake and went completely out of their way to fix it in..."

Aglaya Batchvarova

"This was my first time experiencing Logan Brown and wow what an experience it was. The food was delicious, the service impeccable and the building..."

Jo Jones

"The $75 three course menu was excellent value for money for gourmet-Master-Chef-quality food. I had the red onion tart, then pork belly main and..."

Haydi Foster

"We had a brilliant evening here. All of our food was great, we particularly loved the tandoori spiced cauliflower and the panna cotta, they were..."

Chris Lamb

"Went for a Valentine's Day dinner, the food was absolutely amazing, just WOW!!! The service was great too, nice and attentive people. Will definitely..."

Sílvia Cristina André Mabote

"Very good and affordable 3 course meal with exceptional service throughout from senior to more junior staff. Great experience at the dining table...."

Luxreus

"We dined at Logan Brown for my husband's birthday. It was the right choice for us because he wanted something intimate and cozy. Logan Brown changes..."

Juwairiyah Nawaz

"Best start with the paua ravioli. 💯 Recommend for $12, make sure you keep some of the bread to mop up the sauce afterwards. Our service was slow..."

Damian

"Love this restaurant. The quality and presentation of the food is amazing as is the service. Lovely ambience with well spaced tables. Great selection..."

Deb

"Had a set course meal at Logan Brown before heading out to the orchestra. The atmosphere was elegant but not stuffy. The food was delicious, bringing..."

Chenoa Valerie

"The bistro menu is good value for money - $45 for three courses and freshly baked bread. The ambience is strange upstairs - it's quite a tight space...."

Lisa T

"Great food and wine selection, great service and atmosphere. The paūa ravioli were delicious as well as the beef with tasty truffle fries and yummy..."

Tehaunui

"Very impressed. High quality flavour some food which was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Service was great. This was a fantastic food..."

Olivia Thomas

"We ordered the seven course Saturday night degustation menu. We found that some of the dishes just didn't come together the way they were intended...."

P.J. Frayne

"A classic in Wellington. Not the most modern decor but you know you are here for a fine dining experience the moment you walk in. The high ceiling,..."

Jerry Wong

"Logan Brown is definitely one of the best restaurants I ever dined at. I had a gift card for the 5 course dinner for 2 for my birthday. Unfortunately..."

MaynightMemory

Enigma

84/100 (2175 ratings)

Wellington on a Plate Burger

Cheesecake

Corn Fritter Burger

Berry Tart with Cream

Monster Burger

Vegan Mud Cake

New York Style Cheesecake

Beer Batter Fish and Chips

Cheesecakes

Mango Ice-cream

Ice Cream

Chicken & Avocado Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"Have been here for breakfast’s! Like the ambience of this place and love the location!..."

Komal.Sharma

"Loved the casual vibe, the artwork 🖼 and graffiti interior was really impressive. Liked the mocha coffee ☕️ with skin milk, had a strong taste..."

Veeral Patel

"Walking in I didn’t have a great impression at all. I thought we would be seated, yet had to go to the counter to ask for menus and a table. Though..."

Bella Miriam

"enigma is one of the best places to eat in Wellington! the menu is super diverse as is the cabinet food, there are options for people of all dietary..."

Regan Thompson-Taurima

"Absolutely delicious and so reasonably priced. Cabinet food is also fantastic. Good atmosphere and all the staff is really lovely. Went here twice in..."

Christabel

"Simply the place to go to! You can not fault this place when you need to go for a quick meal or even a small meal. I have been here multiple times..."

Ina Tofaeono Ale Aulalo

"This cafe is located in the heart of wellington central. I ordered fish n chips, fettuccine and bounty hot chocolate! It all tasted so good. They..."

Balween Kohli

"The burgers are my favourite especially the enigma burger! I also love the milkshakes! The place has great variety in food- ice cream, gelato,..."

Kylie

"Know that song that's heavily featured on tik tok about peoples crushes?You could make a vid using all the goodness in the gelato freezer...."

Crumpet King

"Affordable and yum. The portions are generous and the food always looks great and tastes flavourful. Cool decor and the cabinet food looks awesome..."

Ronia Ibrahim

"Nice staff and atmosphere, not amazing but definitely not bad. Solid amount of room and not too packed. Good lighting if you like to take insta..."

Picky Doggo

"Recently visited Enigma and I was so impressed I had to give them top points for 1) service....on point, friendly, welcoming ✔️✔️2)..."

Foodie

"Value for money, mainly for the student population, their interior decor is an eclectic mix of street/hipster/bohemian. Affogato is really good,..."

James Ong

"Enigma cafe has the best chai lattes!!! The service is great and the staff are sooo awesome! There’s an inside seating area and..."

Sheryl

"Love coming here! Easily one of the best pancake options in Wellington central. Been several times and although it can get a bit hectic and busy,..."

Allie Meek

"We had our lunch to celebrate my birthday. We ordered Beef Stroganoff and Pan Fried Sirloin Steak. They served big meals that one meal can..."

Jann Montalan

"Came in for dinner. Had a reservation at 7, came in late and staff were kind and flexible. Came in with 13 people (aged from 4years old to 67). Was..."

Lakaingu97

"Went here last night with a group of 7 people and had the best time! I had the Halloumi Burger and it was delicious 😍 excellent friendly service..."

Hannah.milne11

"Team breakfast here. 10 of us. 8:30am. We had a table inside. We were squeezed onto two tables but we added another one to give us..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Unexpected location for a café, but nevertheless, lovely café with great breakfast options that are different from most breakfast places. Great for..."

Belle

"Have been going to Enigma for years. Can’t stay away from the halloumi burger and their fries/wedges! Decor is funky and staff to match. Great..."

Faith Courtney

"Enegma has been our go to place for brunch for a long time. If you want delicious cafe food in the CBD, this place should be on your list. The place..."

Sotaro Ochiai

"My childhood friend took me here, first impression; groovy, hip, cool, I like it. Had the Lasagna (meat of cause) with hot chocolate. First of the..."

Camellia

"Somehow I always find myself at this cafe, cheap prices for big meals. Can’t beat it! The groovy set up makes for a great place for everyone. My..."

Gemma Krebs

"Food is good with decent sized portions. I had the French Toast which tasted really good. The decor is really cool and hip, kind of retro and quirky...."

Rochelle Holland

"My favorite place. Top notch picks Gnocchi bacon and mushroom Roast veg risotto Makes me sad writing this review as I'm in Akld..."

Thompson AJ

"Wanted something tasty and reasonably priced so thought to give this place a go as it's always busy when I walk by. I wasn't disappointed. The price..."

Christian

"Great food and experience every time. Very handy that it is open late into the evening when craving a hot drink! The fries are awesome and great..."

Amy

"Massive coffees available. Good selection of food on the counter and hearty menu all at good prices. Milkshakes could be a bit better, I had one..."

Felicity

"I love this place! For $14 you get a huge burger (bigger than at any restaurant) with egg, bacon, beef the lot! The cheesecakes and gelato are great..."

William Donaldson

"We were in Wellington a few months ago, one of our friends had recommended this place to us. Walked in & the place was busy, but luckily there was a..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"Pretty bloody good. Beautiful cabinet of cakes- passion fruit cheesecake and chocolate berry tart are the goodies. Great looking..."

Pastaton

"A staple in central Wellington. Casual and relaxed atmosphere. Always busy and attracts a mixed crowd: students, businessman, artists, rugby players,..."

Gigio T

"Had the big Breakfast very good this place doesn't look that great but food very good. coffee was also great the best I've had in town over the last..."

Mark Etheridge

"Their ice chocolates are legit the best~Always come here with friends to hang out and chill!I heard that out back used to be a smoking area but that..."

Jess

"Huge portions decent priced! Great to pop in any time for a decent sized meals and good service hip cafe very positive vibes! Coffees aren't too bad..."

Angie Liu

"A late night Wellington staple. It's a little grimey which I like. Excellent coffee, great selection of cakes at an excellent price, affordable wine..."

The Food Snob

"Great food and service with a nice environment. The quality and amount of food served was definitely worth it. This was my favourite place to eat..."

George Diego

"Great spot to grab some good counter food with a varied menu as well. I especially like that you can get almond milk! Always had quick service and..."

EsmeEats

Mana

"Heard alot about this place so finally got a chance to visit this place(as it was fortunately sunnyday). Well I went to this place with my hubby..."

Priyanka Silswal

"Loved this cafe. Very busy with great atmosphere. Good selection of food all reasonable prices. We went on a busy Friday night for dinner. I got a..."

Ashley

"I've been visiting Enigma for a few years now and it is one of my top cafes in Wellington! The atmosphere is unique and friendly, the value for money..."

Angus Allan

"Yasss ! Enigma Cafe ! Always go here and the best thing is the gelato hmmm yum ! The burger the salad and i ordered something more were really good..."

Lexie Vi

"Definitely a place to go if you're ever in Wellington. I stopped here with my partner for breakfast. Decent sized servings, reasonable pricing and..."

Charlotte Ayrey

"Great cafe to stop and have lunch. A wide range of options available on the menu. We had gnocchi with bacon and spinach, steak sandwich and shared a..."

Lisa Whyte

"Handy location and open for long hours. Had a wonderful French toast with banana and bacon plus a cup of latte for breakfast the other week. Sesame..."

"Came here cause it was rather busy inside. So must be a good thing. I was right. The staff were friendly laid back. The food was obviously made by..."

Eve Lewis

"Visiting Wellington over the Waitangi weekend for an exhibit and catch up with friends.On Saturday, we decided to go have lunch at Enigma..."

Alice P

"Ordered a Mango Milkshake, and a Beef Burger. For $14 was good value, I liked how how the burger came with a side of fries and a decent amount of..."

Victoria Saunders

"Life is too short for bad food you will not have that problem here.Great food good portion size,Fresh tasty gnocchi was light & delightful..."

Haumanakeakua

"A busy cafe, great to come for someBreakfast.. The pancakes and a milkshake seem to hit the spot and set you up for the day. They have a good..."

Rhodri Williams

"Good is pretty good, I had the wedges with cheese and bacon and it was well cooked and seasoned, they also have a unique selection of gelato one of..."

Matt Jeng

"Usually I am the biggest advocate for enigma but one Monday instead of the usual amazing gluten free bread that's puffy and soft and fresh fruit (see..."

Stacy Heyman

"Lovely staff and industrial atmosphere hereI had pancakes with fruit and a flat white. The pancakes were drool worthy! So fluffy on the..."

Annette Wong

"Enigma has a lot going for it; location, size, decor, I just wish they would hit it out of the park with a point of difference that would take the..."

RaeRae

"Been there only two times but so far not disappointed. And to be honest I don't think I'll ever will be. I haven't tried the savory food, really just..."

Ines

"Ive been to many cafes and enigma always offer cheap and good brunch.. I had eggs benedict today and it was yummy. Their coffees are good too.. What..."

Miss J

"Nice place, good service. Fresh food and delicious dessert :) :) :) every time I come to this place everything is very good. All the dishes had a lot..."

Loly

"Was looking for a place for dinner and passed by Enigma. Loved the Retro interior and the layback atmosphere. I had Beef Nachos my friend the chicken..."

Peter W

"Enigma is a funny old beast, I actually frequent here quite often but I'm getting to the point where one dish doesn't make the place. (Pan fried..."

James Ford

"Yummy beef lasagne for cheap... Always a win. Service was friendly enough. I've walked past this place many times and never looked twice, but it's a..."

Lizannepitt

"Enigma is a great place with one of the best locations in wellington I feel. The staff are always nice to me and my friends and we have had many..."

James Fale

"Everytime I say E-nig-ma I have to say it like Dr Evil. (Mmmmag-ma) I was here for a coffee when I was visiting a while back... (man I drink a lot of..."

Cheesyweesy

"Perfect environment to catch up after a long day! They also make brilliant cakes (Lime and White Chocolate Cheesecake - GENIUS!) and the ambience was..."

Andrew Alan Mahoney

"Enigma is a quirky cafe & bar located on Courtenay Place, Wellington. It's loved by many and its atmosphere described as relaxed and cozy with a..."

Sophia

"Say what you want about Enigma but I always get a great coffee when I go there. Cheap food, beautiful slices, cakes and now ice cream! Food always..."

Ellie Jade Baker

"We ate a banoffee cheesecake after a long search for a cheesecake on a Sunday night,the place is really nice,price is reasonable expensive and except..."

Raul

"These reviews must be from a different era, because this is by far the friendliest cafe, with the best value, best variety, and best attitude in all..."

Welly Lover

"When I read those rude reviews I just feel sad. I think Enigma is a great little relaxed cafe especially for the young, smokers, mothers with kids..."

Rozellia Boland

"Love this place. The burgers are great, all the menu food I've tried has been great and their cabinet food is good, though can be dry if you get..."

Sophie Boot

"I had a burger here and was very impressed with it. Although I was in a rush I found that I couldn't leave this meal to be left sitting. Usually drop..."

Jonathan Dysart

"This is the best cafe in Wellington.Everything I've had off the menu or from the cabinets has been amazing. The only negative is that the..."

Lucy

"Landed here pretty late and were refused food since the kitchen had shut :( However the desserts on display looked so delicious, we came back here..."

Omnomnivore

"Such a cool little place which continues the vibe and feel of it’s predecessor Espressoholics. Popped in for a spot of lunch after some morning..."

Mark Panapa

"I love this place! I used to live in Wellington a year ago and would come here all the time. I’ve been moved away from Wellington for about 10..."

Danielle henaghan

"Excellent find hidden away. Very attentive service and incredibly well presented and tasty waffles. Great tasting coffee, could have been a bit..."

Heledd Davis

"Was super 👌 impressed with the food and service at Enigma Cafe, the atmosphere is nice and relaxing day and night. My dad and i ordered the loaded..."

Matthew Wallace

"Would've passed it if we weren't google mapping. Came here after reading a review about it having the best pancakes in Wellington. Ended up getting..."

Te Aomarama Anderson

"Very cool little spot in the city. They serve an awesome breakfast with great coffee options, and they had loads of desserts, pastries, and even..."

Daniel Perez

"Great location, old style interior from 60's, overall vibe is awesome, friendly staff, prompt service. Fine coffee from humming bird and delicious..."

Sergey Sergeev

"Longtime classic Wellington cafe, survived the pandemic and is “same as it ever was!” Amazing looking dinner plates coming out of the kitchen,..."

John Louie

"Went in for a coffee and got served by the small red haired girl. Super lovely girl made our experience enjoyable and made an awesome coffee! Looking..."

Amina Biu

"Beautiful place to have a a great coffee and lunch. The staff members are friendly and helpful and are willing to help you make decisions about their..."

Kevin James van Duuren

"Nice big bowls of coffee, food and vibes, in a good location, nothing to complain, worth of a..."

Elva Melville

Mexico Food & Liquor

83/100 (1362 ratings)

Vegan and Gluten Free

Cinnamon Spiced Churros

Nachos

Beef Taco Lunch Special

Cheesecakes

Guacamole with Yellow Corn Chips

Ceviche

Salad

Cumin Spiced Crispy Squid Tostada

Lamb

Chili

Coriander and Lime Fresca

Fish

Crab

Pan Fried Broccoli Florets

Wheelchair Accessible

"Having not had time to eat all day, I was looking for a place which food I would be sure to enjoy I searched online for such place located downtown,..."

David France - ExploreFeelGood

"Always yummy food, I enjoy the consistency of knowing what food is available. Good service. Clean and..."

Ms_Eternal _Traveller.

"Delicious quesadillas. The chicken one was the best. Nice atmosphere and vibe. Prices are in line with..."

Martin Hora

"Went here for a dinner with my partner as a ‘first table’, the food we ordered was pretty good, the tacos were definitely the highlight as well..."

sarah

"I went to Mexico for dinner this week, the food and atmosphere was great! The fried chicken and cauliflower was delish (especially the sauces that..."

Olivia Horton

"Really nice food but very small servings for the price. No good tables for couples and very noisy so hard to talk to each other. Staff were friendly..."

William Dragicevic

"I've been here a few times; staff are nice and friendly, but the lighting is a bit too dark. That makes the ambiance in Mexico Petone much better...."

Dr J G

"We visited on Sunday evening - kids eat free Sunday, which was a nice surprise. Although the meals were small portions I must say that the food was..."

Bobbie Warn

"Absolutely loved it. Will be going back. and back... Great vibe. Fantastic service, dude on was very attentive and quick. ON POINT Margaritas!!! Taco..."

Deborah Hughes

"This place was tasty as! We had the bean taco, the fish taco, the duck taco, lamb shoulder quesadilla, memelas and the margarita. Really good food...."

Minna Todd

"Definitely a must try. Izzy our barlady was amazing, well informed, friendly and helpful. 🤩 Tequila was smooth and definitely not to be spoilt..."

Celicia Snyman

"First restaurant in Wellington and we already hit on the best one! Unfortunate the entrance is obstructive of the goodness inside, but you gotta go..."

Avi N Ash

"I love the interior of this restaurant, the wall art is stunning. The carafes of alcohol are a bit small with too mucg juice and not enough alcohol..."

Mel Scott (Melscottyy)

Loretta

82/100 (2165 ratings)

Pappardelle Asparagus

Cakes

Salmon

Chocolate Salted Peanut

Sandy's Lemon Meringue Pie

Woodfired Cherry Tarragon Buffalo Mozzarella

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ate here for a weekday breakfast. Menu has a good selection of items at different price points. Breakfast scone very reasonable for..."

Littlemiss

"Been there for a Sunday late brunch, the food was AMAZING. We had salmon, croque Madame, eggs on toast and we shared a potato and pesto pizza. The..."

Cane - Gold Code -20% OFF: CANE7285

"Came here for lunch on a week day - Very spacious cafe with a good variety of lunch choices. We had pulled pork and chicken sandwiches- they were..."

Anna Griffin

"Love the cheese scones! Attentive and friendly service. Wish they were open Monday’s, which is more about me wanting to have the option to dine..."

Ruth Young

"Came here for lunch and got the charred eggplant salad. This was so good! Simple flavours but everything put together made it flavourful and..."

SpoonMe

"Went here with family, we all enjoyed our dishes immensely. I had the lamb skewers with eggplant tho it was smallish and wish I’d ordered a side as..."

Francesbutler64

"I had read the reviews so was wanting to try this pl for ages. Went here for lunch today and it was fantastic. I was very surprised by the portions..."

Sei

"Absolute favorite brunch spot in Wellington! The menu is so quirky and delicious. My partner and I come here all the time, yet are always able to try..."

Anna.Hooper

"Loved the salads, very generous portions. One of my best spots in Wellington. We came here twice within a week, the second experience was..."

Seo

"Amazing ever changing menu only surpassed by the quality and presentation of the food. Great service to boot. Now flagged as a favourite for the..."

Steve Bird

"I’ve yet to see an Asian Fusion dessert menu that makes me stay on for desserts, so after a fabulous dinner elsewhere, we strolled along to..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Ordered the mushroom pizza here and it was sooo good!! Great service and ambience. Ordered the carrot cake for dessert which wasn’t too bad...."

Grace Mascarenhas

"Great place and great service. The food is also quite characteristic and tastes unique and good at the same time. I usually have the Freekeh which..."

Thom Mayne

"This place is so beautiful and the menu so extensive and unique! I had the chicken soup with fresh bread and it was delicious as well as the banana..."

Lizzie

"A real lovely place with a great team working to keep everything flowing! My sister and I shared the Pomegranate Bread / Chicken Pizza / Beef..."

Heather Ngamanu

"Great service and very attentative staff. Food, breads and coffee were really good but took over an hour to arrive. The place is really busy so be..."

Mell Lee

"4 words Good food great service. Had the banana cake. It was great. Also tried out the waffles with bacon. It was amazing. The flavors went about..."

Evan Thomas

"Love this place. Lots of carefully thought out salads, pizzas etc and the best roast chicken in Wellington. Love that the meat is all free range and..."

Hadley Fierlinger

"Everything about the Loretto is divine. Divine food, divine ambiance etc etc. I had the bircher muesli with poached quince and what can I say but it..."

Megha Dogra

"My favorites here are the woodfire pizzas and the cheesecakes. The pizzas might take a while but definitely worth the wait. The space itself is also..."

Bea Nguyen

"Highly recommend this place. The food was awesome! I do love the fennel pizza. And also all those dessert are super tasty. Definitely will visit..."

Xiaofan Zhou

"I came here as I was walking past looking for somewhere with some good cabinet sweets for afternoon tea at a friend's place. Bought Portuguese egg..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Great service, great food, what more can I say other than I will definitely be visiting again !! Once we placed our order it didn't take long before..."

Linlin

"A group of 4 of us arrived at just after 5 on a Saturday night and were seated right away. Staff were super attentive and helpful when it came to..."

Hannah Eaton

"Loretta is a well oiled machine. The staff are on the ball from the minute you set foot inside the large and bustling establishment; the maitre'd..."

Siobhan

"Went for dinner last night, got a table straight away, the staff were warm and friendly. The food was slightly disappointing it was overly seasoned..."

Angela Osborne

"Nice food and plenty of space so it's almost always possible to get a table. Food is a little expensive but generally worth it. The pizzas are my..."

Harry Chapman

"Had saturday breakfast and was very pleasantly surprised to see they have REAL bread! As in Scandinavian style rye bread, freshly baked. And they..."

Julia TVM

"This is my new favourite pizza place in Wellington. I orderes their mushroom pizza and it was amazing. My friend ordered their pasta and it was also..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Beautiful room, great staff, talented kitchen. We've been here 3 times over the last half year - brunch, lunch, and dinner -- and the kitchen has..."

Jade M.

"Bacon and banana are an amazing pair but why banana when Loretta can strawberries???? I still remember that day when I question the possibility of..."

Nitia Sari

"I have been a regular customer at Loretta since it opened and I visit at least once or twice a month. Loretta's reputation for the highest quality of..."

Vivienne Bedford

"Just wow...from the service that is exceptional to the food that you cannot fault. What an incredible establishment. The design and decoration is..."

Rebecca

"I've had the fritters and the soup from here and they were both amazing! Wholesome food that's filling and nutritious. The bread that was served with..."

EsmeEats

"I have been to Loretta's a few times now and it's always busy so they must be doing something right. Today I had the sweet toast is which is..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Lovely atmosphere with a good mix of people. Service was efficient and the meal was light and refreshing. The coconut and melon tea is simply..."

Zainab

"I was blown away by this place! I have been hearing good things about Loretta from my workmates, so when my friend from Auckland visited Wellington,..."

Gerhard Joseph

"Team lunch. First visit here. Nice decor. There is a table by the entrance with all the cakes/deserts on it. They looked epic!The menu has..."

Sean P E Fleming

"This is one I will be coming back to time after time until I wade through the entire menu! It will take a while as I'm going to have to keep flying..."

DL

"Service was ok. Very busy day with mothers day. Meals were really good however a little pricey. I had the pie which wasn't bad but cant say i would..."

Greg Holland

"My love for Loretta borders on obsessional. This place is huge so even in peak dining hours it's easy to be seated. The staff were so welcoming and..."

A

"Fresh and tasty food with an ever changing menu.The interior is all blonde wood and smooth surfaces - very Scandinavian in..."

Philip Reeve

"Definitely a good experince!My Husband and I went there for a dinner and we wait a little bit for the table but then the service was super fast and..."

Elena Elisewin

"Came here for brunch & had been told the coconut yoghurt was a must try. Definitely agree. Had the waffles with bacon + coconut yoghurt and it was..."

Michele

"LOVE LOVE LOVE LORETTA! Always my go to place when i head out into wellington city!I am always impressed with the food.In fact I am..."

Scarlett Nightingale

"Nice place, good service. Really fresh dish, good advice to try it. The menu have healthy options. I would like to visit it again. The carrot..."

Loly

"I tend to shy away from places that get loads of attention as they often don't live up to the hype but Loretta stands out as a place that not only..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Came here today and loved it! Very cool industrial look. Interesting variety in food and lovely staff. I had the granola with Greek Yougurt instead..."

Georgia Keir

"Absolutely lovely atmosphere to be in even when it's really busy. Great light and also comfortable. The staff are really nice the service is great...."

Lucy Wills

"Went to Loretta this evening for a staff function and I have to say I was very impressed. I love restaurants that place an emphasis on healthy..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Absolutely love this place! Their pizza is really good, I recommend the chicken or the artichoke pizza. Service is good, decor is great and venue is..."

Miss K

"Pearl lustre walls, exposed concrete pillars, polished concrete floors, gentle pine furniture, Scandinavian/industrial, clean and..."

Duncan Galletly

"Went to Loretta two days in a row a few weeks ago. Once for Lunch and the next day for Brunch. What I love the most is the vast range of..."

Sarah Reynolds

"Wow! I had heard fantastic things about Loretta and I was not disappointed. My boyfriend and I went in for a casual Saturday lunch and were lucky to..."

Kat Dugdale

"I got the sweet toastie and it's one of the best things I have ever eaten. It was absolutely delicious!! And for 13.50 I almost couldn't finish is..."

Lorna

"Great experience all round! Unique wood and neutral Nordic decor sets the scene for incredible food and good service. Friendly quick and relaxed..."

David Palfreyman

"I love the Scandi-influenced interior, its light brown wooden tables and white paint gives the place a light and appealing feel.I have to..."

Mind The Crumbs

"Great food, service and atmosphere! Quality wholesome foods :) One of my favourite places to eat in Wellington! I recommend the eggs or waffles for..."

Davo & Sarah

"I had a great experience few days ago, my food was yummy and the waitress was so nice and friendly. They take care of all the details of the..."

Chris Vera

"Came in for dessert last night! Had the vegan raspberry chocolate cake which was really yummy! Staff were friendly and efficient. Menu looks amazing..."

Mueslilo

"Sister cafe to the famous and ever-so-popular Floriditas, Loretta is less than a block away and also on Cuba Street. Occupying a much larger store..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I've been to Loretta twice for brunch and blown away both times. Their breakfast rice is outstanding. Really good service, nice coffee, varied good..."

Katherine MacGregor

"Popped in for an early breakfast while visiting Wellington. Gorgeous interior, a little scandy/industrial. Welcoming friendly staff. Strong smooth..."

Lara Wills

"We have been recommended to Loretta by several friends. What a gorgeous but quirky restaurant. The decor and service were outstanding. The menu is..."

Adriennenz

"Had the soup today for lunch. Was really nice and relatively healthy. Love the decor and layout of the cafe, really nice place to eat over all...."

I Love Food

"We went as a group of 11 people on a busy Saturday morning. It didn't feel rushed and while we were busy they made sure that we had enough water and..."

Jenjaroo

"What to say about Loretta? The decor is modern and clean and very woody!! The dining space is pretty big but the staff are attentive and always on..."

Chris Carabine

"Good wholesome food treated and offered right - and our group left replete and refreshed ... and satisfied on just about all fronts. Additional staff..."

Bos

"I chose to go to Lorettas today for my birthday lunch with my 5 yr old and husband. It was really busy when we entered and I couldn't see any spare..."

Cassandra Corbett

"Love Lorettas! I love the changing menu with its consistent abundance of fresh seasonal vegetables, the simple but stylish atmosphere, the..."

Maya Arrow

"This cafe is easy to miss on first visit - tucked away next to Slowboat on Cuba St, with no prominent sign outside. However, inside its hard to..."

Eleanor Hay

"I REALLY want to like this place, but it's proving a challenge. The menu is fabulous - it's innovative and different and there are some great..."

Anna Garland

"We went for an unexpected meal here last Thursday. We were just walking past and read the menu. Loved it! The service was friendly and..."

Liz G

"I had my birthday dinner at Loretta last Friday night. It was excellent! Great food, lovely service and nice atmosphere. My partner and I..."

Ruth M

"Great brunch! Really quick service. Was busy on Sunday mid morning and were seated straight away with no booking. Food was really great,..."

Lucy O'Donovan

"I visited Loretta for dinner with family recently and thoroughly enjoyed a dining experience! I found the food to be absolutely delicious and..."

William Patterson

"It's been a few years since I've visited Wellington, and I'm glad this restaurant is still around. I had fond memories of dining here last time..."

Edgar Liu

"Ordered several small plates for sharing. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the food. So much finesse in the dishes! The fennel and radish salad..."

Clara

"Greeted with a smile on arrival, and promptly shown to a table. Friendly staff, with prompt water replacement when bottle nearly finished! Waffles..."

Colin MacPhee

"Astonishing development! Loretta is the first restaurant we’ve ever been to (and we’ve asked the question of at least a hundred) which has said..."

Hamish Pringle

"Good atmosphere for a Monday night, but I imagine it would be jumping by the end of the week. The food was fabulous and so flavoursome. The fig salad..."

Mary-Louise O'Brien

"Great mushrooms on toast, lots of tables inside and quite packed as well. Service pretty..."

Peony Yang

"Wonderful dinner experience. The menu is full of yummy fresh seasonable produce and quality protein. The portion is generous for sharing and the..."

Royal Reed

"Such unique food but they pull it off —peaches on pizza, bubbly wine on tap, fenugreek cheese, and the best pate I’ve had in years. The server..."

Alice Twitchell

Trade Kitchen

"Let me just say that this place makes the most amazing crunchy hot waffles I have ever had. Booked this place for a breakfast work function and we..."

Kristina Mastakova

"Loved loved loved the food. One in my party was very fussy about his steak and it was perfect, tender, soft, moist cooked perfection. Excellent..."

Lesley Gerrard

"Unusual dining but I really enjoyed the food. There's a level of unorthodox that transpires from the decor and it was sad that the waiter was working..."

Mana

"Quiet place for dining. Interiors are a bit dark. The entrees were OKish. I particularly liked the grilled pear and blue cheese on brischetta. It was..."

MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio

"Came here for lunch with a couple of colleagues and 2 others for a lunchtime catchup.The lunch menu was different from the one on Zomato..."

Henry Crawford

"The steak was cooked just as I like. The service was quick and professional. Good selection in a he lunch menu. Looking fir and to come for dinner...."

A.M.

"Friend and I ate here Friday night. Friendly, efficient service and the food was lovely. Nice entree and I had the pork and friend had chicken for..."

Tania W

"Just a quick note to say how much my mate from Melbourne and I enjoyed our meals and the general trade kitchen ambiance on Saturday..."

Hugh Karena

"Nice friendly service - good food (some interesting combinations specially the warm salad ) and..."

Kerry Keegan

"Our three-course-dinner was perfect - from the delicious and innovative food to the prompt, attentive and friendly..."

TAROT ZAMM

"Great Hallumi Hash, wouldn't let me change out the egg for toast or anything without paying full addional charge which most places are happy to..."

Bruce Batters

"The food was good, my wife and friends enjoyed the wine they picked. I was a little disappointed that they had run out of cider as I don't drink much..."

Don Hogben

"I was very very impressed with Trade Kitchen. Every dish was well presented and tasted even better than it looked. But the thing that I'd highlight..."

TJ Patel

"I like both the food and the atmosphere of this place. Have been for bkfast lunch and dinner and enjoyed all 3 menus. Good wine choices / pairing. So..."

Anne TIXIER

"Absolutely fantastic food, cannot recommend highly enough. The presentation was amazing, wish I'd taken photos. Far from mediocre. Service was..."

Ashley C

"Delicious meal! Excellent friendly service (including bringing a heater closer because I was cold.) They happily gave me vegetables instead of the..."

Chantelle Nunez

"Attended a business network breakfast here. In addition to the open plan seating, they have a private room seating about 18 or 20. The eggs Benedict..."

Morne Smart

"Had 2 three course meals with my wife and was absolutely stunned to see the quality of the food! Everything came out at the exact time needed and..."

Matt Butler

"I had one of the best meals I've had for a while. Delicious goats cheese soufflé with a tasty dressed salad, followed by the lamb served with a..."

Justine Burgess

"Excellent food, good service. Meals were just the right size - not too small, not too big. The food was elegantly prepared - not fancy, but very..."

Andrew Thompson-Davies

Midnight Espresso Bar

79/100 (2407 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very cheap coffee , only $3.5 for latte , flat white , cappuccino. Good..."

Tian Sweetly

"I LOVE how there are soo many vegan/veggie options! The space is eclectic and the food is diverse and pretty decent portion wise. I wish it was a..."

Ronia Ibrahim

"I ordered a massif cheese scone which was good value for money. That along with the passionfruit smoothie was a great brunch, and the place is..."

Helga Wilson

"This is favourite breakfast place in Cuba street. I love the environment and quite like those setup. There are old game tables where you can play as..."

Diksha Gaur

"Very friendly staff and the ambiance is very welcoming.They have a good range of food available and my daughter loves this place as there is a..."

Tim 51

"One of the best places up Cuba to usually hide from the high winds or rain. Incredibly friendly staff, great coffee and open late. Win, win,..."

Cody Dunstan-Brown

"Great staff, welcoming and know what they are doing. Super affordable coffee just 3.50! Cakes and slices are great too. Lunch or snack spot. Open..."

Ryan

"Situated on Cuba Street and has a hipster vibe. The coffee is silky, strong and a perfect temperature. I also tried the hot blackcurrent and this..."

Lisa Yang

"Gluten free french toast was absolutely delicious 💞 Friendly staff, cool vibe, and great fried spuds too 😍 Very nice to see good gluten free..."

Celiac Teen

"Awesome place, love how it actually provides a menu online unlike other places, yummy yum in my..."

Hector Ramirez-Martinez

"We LOVE the potatoes with vegan aioli- we want the recipe for the aioli! However, the waitstaff has been rude and impatient with me. They are open..."

Emma Shine

"Good coffee and pretty quick service. Planned to get some treats and coffee, ended up by coffee only, since the sweets were looking dry and..."

Veronica Dharma

"Really good vegetarian/vegan options- sweet and savoury! Quite long waits to be served due to popularity but worth it. Not as busy at midnight..."

Anna Tremayne

"Went here based on reviews and as they have vegan/vegetarian options. Went on a Monday around 6pm. Pretty dead, which suited me as I was..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Had breakfast here today. The place is doped it reminds me the cafes in Melbourne really cool and hippy vibe here. I have a GF slice of chocolate..."

Mark A.

"My absolute favourite cafe in Wellington. This place has the best hot chocolate ever! The atmosphere is cool, with a big window at the front where..."

Paris Jenkins

"My friend and I always love coming to this place. We used to come every Thursday or Sunday before our dance class and never really have any..."

LoverofFood

"As newbies in Wellington, a bunch of hungry vegan/vegetarian/gluten free friends were hunting for a place to go to for dinner and I'm so happy we..."

Christine Yeh

"Got stepped out by some random delinquent drunkard who kicked over the chair I was sitting in and confronted my friend who - mind you - shouldn't..."

Kauri Tearaura

"A very funky cafe with lots of food options! (caters WELL for veges/vegans) Quite small and busy, but service is always fast. Apart from having good..."

Samantha Addison-Saipe

"Came here as a group of 5 for brunch. Finding a seat can be tricky even just for 2 people as this place is very popular, but the table turnover seems..."

Matt Knott

"Came here for breakfast over the weekend! The cafe was super busy and they were possibly short staffed but regardless, the staff were on top of..."

Jess Abraham

"We always visit this place when we're in Wellington! A wonderful place for an early morning, daytime, late night, anytime visit.They serve..."

Charmaine

"This cafe has such a cool vibe. Amazing coming in for a 2am salmon and cream cheese bagel 😍 they were so yummy my partner came back for another..."

Caitlin Noonan

"Can't go wrong with the vegan nachos!!!! Always a hit, reasonable price and soooo much food! Incredibly impressed, ups to you midnight! Will def be..."

Kelsi Butler

"My favorite place in town to grab a quick coffee, and at a super reasonable price! The Mochas are great (complete with marshmallows and cream), and..."

Alexia Swain

"Love, love, love! Everything I have eaten here has been amazing. The vibe is great, staff are super friendly, attentive and efficient. It also..."

Kirsty

"Excellent punchy coffee, prompt friendly service. A jewel on Cuba St. I like the fit out and the vibe of this place. Though I don't head here much..."

The Food Snob

"Great tasting cabinet food and a perfectly made long black. There have been many a night when my coffee craving just needed to be satiated. I am just..."

Johann Go

"I've said it before and I'll say it again. People with tatts make better coffee. Long black was bang on. Want to try the nachos they look good!..."

Crumpet King

"Really interesting cabinet food and served food and at a very good price. I use to come here for late night cakes which were really good. This time I..."

Annie Bananie

"Really nice place to catch up with friends! It does not actually carry the same vibe as other inner city cafes.It's cozy and inviting.Really good..."

Vera Yiu

"Great coffee!!! Was the best we had during our time in Wellington & we are out the whole four days so tried a variety of cafes &..."

Hungry Pup

"The food was amazing and at a really good price. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options so anyone can dine here. The environment was great and the staff..."

Rachel Luo

"This is my favourite cafe to go to in the CBD. Great selection of counter food including many vegan options! The vegan chocolate cake is 100% worth..."

EsmeEats

"Great vegan/vegetarian cafe with friendly service. Really delicious food especially nachos. The only thing is that often the water jugs are empty...."

Ben Sherwood

"I have one of their keep cups which is a cylindrical plastic tribute to Fidel Castro with a lid but hey hipsters United? Just kidding this place is..."

Mana

"One of our best finds in Wellington!This place really embodies what Wellington is all about - the arts, the hippy vibe, and the coffee..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"This is my favorite coffee shop in Welligton! Always great coffee and a rotating bevy of sweets if you're in the mood to treat yourself. Great..."

Stephanie Danger Bonde

"Great vegetarian and vegan selection of foods. I have mainly tried over the counter items other than the tofu pasta(which wasn't to my..."

Vernita Green

"Excellent. Ambience is superb, lovely artwork on the walls. Cheap and great selection of drinks. Best nachos in town.. keep doing what you're..."

Béat Tune

"Hot summer day, asked for an ice coffee, served with ice cream and marshmallow, no cream, tasty cooling drink! Could have easily downed more. Before..."

VDMT

"Wow this place is awesome! amazing food that tastes great and is also vegan / gluten free. Fast service too. Couldn't be happier with our 2 recent..."

Stevie Cozens

"Yum- food, hot chocolate and latte were great. We will return. Quite reasonably priced. We had the cheese scone and the avocado Brie croissant...."

Ian De Terte

"The coffee here is always really good and very reasonably priced. There is a wide range of food with lots of options for both vegans and..."

Jenjaroo

"Came here for dessert; I love that it is open late at night. Cakes were good with a wide range available for those with food intolerances. Loved the..."

Lyle

"Quite a magical place, I've ventured here sporadically for over a decade.The quality and consistency seems to be intact with most..."

MSY123

"Pretty decent food here, the nachos are incredible. It's really convenient for a late night feed after drinking considering it's like the only place..."

Hungover Munch Kid

"Another one of these iconic Wellington cafés that is a great place for a coffee or meal. It's a bit dark inside but that's part of the..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I Came here most days the last four years that I have spent in Wellington. Great value, great food, and at great prices. Love this place and..."

Bryce Felton

"This place has been a staple for me for about 5 years. High quality food and coffee at reasonable prices (long black = $2.50) Plenty of great..."

Vegetable Man

"Midnight espresso is the quintessential Wellington coffee shop. I've been here many a time and will continue to return! Their cakes and..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Love midnight espresso!! So far I have only tried the sweet cakes and tarts but would love to try a meal from the menu one day. Tonight I got the..."

India Shores

"Midnight espresso is the goods. Fits into the buzz of Cuba street perfectly, and it's so different to any other café i've ever been to. Firstly,..."

Tanya Kerr

"Midnight Espresso is the shining jewel in the crown that is Wellington's glorious café culture. The staff are friendly, efficient and awesome. The..."

Luke Alexander

"I always go here when I'm in Wellington. It's a great little place. The food and drink is always good. I can't give it a 5.0 because sometimes you..."

Lisa Pearson

"It is your average Tuesday afternoon and maybe you’re a little parched and feel like eating food despite not being hungry (story of my life, bored..."

Hana

"The chicken salad said "tossed garden salad with smoked chicken" so I expected it to be a basic salad but I was super stoked when they bought it out..."

Katie Hansen

"Perfect little boutique coffee shop and food spot to grab a brunch, happy staff and fast service keeps you happy, the coffee is divine and the food..."

Sam Hodgson

"Midnight Espresso is probably the best coffee in Wellington. Which means, really, that it's the best coffee in New Zealand. Good cakes and milkshakes..."

Lawrence Mikkelsen

"I miss this place. I want to visit Wellington again, solely for this beautiful cafe that stole my heart. Desserts + tea at a late hour in the night..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Good vibes, and good prices and good food. Great juices ! Especially for morning healthy boost, only cafe open at 7am when I arrived that looked busy..."

Assalazarian

"Such a special little place! Lots of breakfast options for my Omni husband as well as delicious vegan options for me!! The biggest bonus was all the..."

Leoma Visser

"Always good coffee, hot chocolate and friendly staff, actually, the small bowl of nachos is massive , only for $11!. Sometimes good music, sometimes..."

Chris Vera

"I still dream about their chocolate cake with yoghurt. So delicious. Coffee is great also (and we have high standards in Wellington). ..."

Natasha Short

"I can die happy after eating a slice/giant hunk of blondie cake from here. I can't get over how moist and good this cake is. Peaches and chocolate..."

Mallory

"Great brunch spot. Very hipster vibe with the old school furniture and interior decor. Veggie hash stack is a must try dish and true value for $$...."

P L

"An unique cafe with an arty gothic vibe. I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast. The black bean patty was nicely seasoned and paired really well with the..."

Lex Antony Huang

"The ambience is just inviting you to sit down and enjoy your midnight with a good coffee and a slice of pie or whatever you are longing for. It is..."

Anton Mies (Smirnov)

"Midnight Espresso is one of my favourite cafes in Wellington. Located on Cuba St and open until late, this funky cafe has a variety of delicious food..."

Dani Pohlod

"Best counter food in the city!. Delicious vegetarian and vegan counter food in a fun alternative setting. Great people..."

Jznz

"Fun, funky spot with loads of options to choose from. They have a full case of baking with a ton of vegan options. The choices change often enough to..."

Crissy

"I went to the Midnight when it first opened. ... still going to this day. Hasn't changed much, no need to.Great for us vegan eaters. Staff have been..."

Ross Edney

"I love Midnight I used to come here as a vegan and now still come to eat EVERYTHING on the menu. Affordable and always something new and tasty in the..."

BKL

"So nice to see an original menu. Really impressed with the great range of food. Delicious coffee. Very reasonable prices. Friendly and helpful staff...."

Melody Shinnick

"Favourite Cafe in Wellington at the moment. Always give me good vibes as soon as I get in. Paulie and Adam always good for a yarn while making coffee..."

Rory A. Wagner

"Midnight is an absolute institution here in Wellington and for good reason - the food caters to a variety of palettes and the counter offerings are..."

Rhiannon At Large

"I kinda thought Wellington was aboring city when I arrived here.. until we want down walking through the city's busy lanes in the night. Especially..."

EatPrayLoveFood

"This is a fantastic place to get delicious vegan food.The coffee is great, and the staff are friendly, love..."

Jo

"By far my favourite coffee shop in the city. Great thing is it's close to the university Campus too! I always come here for my fix of Mocha + whipped..."

Hubbabubba

"I've found the food has always been great and they have an especially good catering for Vegan eaters comparative to other diners in Wellington. Music..."

Cee Jay

"Stopped by to catch up with a mate. Food was all very nicely displayed and tasted great. Didn't actually order any drinks but my friend mentioned..."

Jonathan Dysart

"We are vegan and we loved the food! The staff were amazing and the premises has a cool and laid back vibe - big love <3 :)..."

Siann Yeats

"Midnight Espresso is my default go-to whenever I'm in the mood for a late-night cup of coffee. The drinks are always delicious, and the staff are..."

Cruz Johnson

"Always get my coffee fix here and the caramel slice is devine..."

Vincent G

"This place has become my local, I turn up in the later hours of the night at least once a week even though it's about twenty minutes' walk from my..."

Cassandra Tse

"Awesome place for vegan, vegetarian food! Of course there are meat varieties available for the rest too..Funky paintings, sporting..."

Vids

"Fantastic selection of food and a great vibe. As a vegan there is a wide range to choose from! The vegan chocolate cake and the veg. nachos are..."

Georgina

"I love this place, it has a groovy vibe. Great for a quick bite. Lots of simple snacky food. It can get too..."

M

"Lots of fantastic tasty options for Vegetarians and Omnivores alike, one of the few places that serve great vegan food that isn't limited to limp..."

Pineapple

"Easily my fave cafe in Wellington! Such a cool atmosphere matched by unique and delicious fresh food. As a vegetarian there's so many options, and so..."

OrangeHorse

"I love this funky place. It has lots of style and class. They serve Havana coffee and it is never weak here. It is mostly a vege and vegan cafe, but..."

Enchante Chang

"A Wgtn icon - great for late coffee or snak on Cuba Street - funky atmos & always unique food presentation. Great for people watching in the..."

Melvin

"Midnight Espresso is, in my opinion, the most consistently good cafe in Wellington. I've had coffee there over 20 times and have never had a bad one,..."

Jordan Morrice

"I've been to Midnight Espresso a few times, but this was the first time they had cabinet food that was both vegan and gluten free. On previous..."

RachelElsewhere

"With delicious cakes and great drinks, Midnight Espresso is also one of the only places in Wellington you can get a decent coffee at 2am.The..."

Mimus

"One of the most venerable coffee joints in Wellington, Midnight Espresso has been cranking out consistently great coffee for ever. If there is a..."

Patrick Pilcher

"Situated in the heat of the bustling Cuba Street, this cafe is a typical Wellington Cafe. The walls of the cafe are full of graphetti and music..."

Roku

"Legendary Wellington establishment, Midnight Espresso, is one of the bastions of the Wellngton café scene and a source of much goodness over the..."

Kai Luv

"Such a cool vibe in this place. There is tons of quirky art to look at. I just got a hot chocolate which was really good, but want to go try the food..."

T Trifonoff

"What is not to love? Our breakfast experience was superb. Ordered one big brekkie and shared it with the two of us. The servings were big and the..."

Aileen Gutierrez

"This came recommended from a Google search as a good place for breakfast. On arrival it wasn’t too busy so we thought this would be nice and quick..."

Ben Wilson

"Had scrambled tofu and stir fry vegies on Friday night and girlfriend had the chicken and stir fry veg. Generous serving /vegies cooked to..."

Kyra Reid

"This place is simply superb! Awesome vibe with chill staff. The music is great and it’s clear every inch of the place has been crafted. Shout out..."

Aaron James

"Wide variety in the menu, one of the few places that make café options late. Great vibes, not too loud, good music, strong coffee, polite staff and..."

Sherryk Koswara

"Nacho flavor out of this world. Large size the move. Audible sighs from us both. Wowza. Two very happy vegans but there are options for all!..."

Tristana Leist

"Good food selection, quirky place. They didn't have table numbers and were relying on walking around calling food out which seemed a bit challenging..."

Johnathon Preston

"A great cafe, artsy and cute, helpful staff and there's a pinball machine! (Which unfortunately had an error while playing) The coffee and chips were..."

Ji-Hyun A

"Love this cafe!. Always friendly, great vibe, good food, lots to choice from. Thank you for being dog friendly. It’s so nice to have a place to go..."

sharon bryant

"What can I say about midnight espresso? It's a Wellington classic been around for years. It's always nice to be able to grab a coffee at an odd hour..."

Daniel Kelly

"First food I try in wellington, very big..."

Karla Medawar

"Food was fantastic! It was slow to come out, however it was understandable. I could tell the staff were hustling to keep up with how busy the place..."

Aimee Randall

"We landed in Wellington very late and needed something to eat. Midnight Espresso was still one of the few places open and pumping so we dropped to..."

4chillies

"Simply the best hot chocolate in town. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with beautiful artwork adorning the walls. The coffee was really good..."

Ugo Tsimaratos

"Every time we come to Wellington this is a compulsory visit. We love the caramel slice and the hash stack breakfast, such good value for money and..."

Kayley Knight

Bin44

79/100 (3493 ratings)

Lager Battered Fish Chips with Lemon Mushy Peas Tartare Sauce

Pasta

Surf And Turf

Beer

Free Range APA Brined Chicken Thigh Burger with blt Aioli Fries

Eggs Benedict over Cooked

Twice Cooked Pork Belly

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Sam Connelly

Portofino

73/100 (3235 ratings)

Risotto Alla Pescatora

Veal on Mushroom Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

"Listed in one of my favourite pasta restaurants!!! The lasagna is novel that served with soup-like sauce, which is pretty appetising, but the pasty..."

Vicky Yiu

"Been to Portofino 3 times now and never disappointed. Favourite Spaghetti bolognese in welly, so flavorful. Service always amazing,..."

Kelly Violet

"We have beeen there with friends for birthday party staff was very nice, friendly and lovely. We all had pasta, pizza, and other things. All food was..."

Monika Ñàķhwāł

"VERY Friendly staff, clean place in a prime location with long Peroni served from the tap and yum food with a wicked view. Highly..."

The Food Snob

"A great restaurant if you want something along the water. Great for big groups the pasta and the pizzas are all amazing - the garlic bread is also..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"I love Portofino, great pasta, good cocktails and service is always quick! Great for before a show like WOW! If you like Italian give Portofino a..."

Elisa Lamb

" Amazing experience went there this weekend with big group orderd pizza and pasta. Pizza was so delicious real italian and pasta either. Surely..."

Khush

"We popped in here an hour before having to head back to our cruise ship. The staff were exceptional. So friendly and accommodating. I asked for..."

GoodFood4Me

"Nice Italian restaurant on the waterfront. I had a Hawaiian pizza which was delicious :) I also tried some of my friends carbonara which was also..."

SH

"We had a wonderful time here the food was delicious and staff were some of the friendliest I have ever encountered. I can't wait to go back...."

Estelle Gillies

"It was a Friday night and we were craving for Italian food. We ordered 2 ice teas (lemon and peach) and pesto pizza pane. Service was fast despite..."

Nikhil Goyal

"Was really nice food and ok service! Food came out very fast. Only downfall was they made us wait at the bar to pay for our meals which took about 15..."

Jade Cocurullo

"Great service and always an awesome steak! Mario is a gem and looks after everyone so well. Location of Queens wharf is stunning in summer. Outside..."

Tracey Davis

"I've been to Portofino a lot of times throughout the country (Auckland, New Plymouth and Wellington) and they never fail to impress, the food is..."

Amy Johnson

"I've been to this place about 3 times now. It is my favourite italian restaurant in Wellington. Food is amazing, big portion, reasonable price, and..."

Foooodie Explorer

"The most enjoyable dining experience.Spent New Years in Wellington, this restaurant was definitely one of the best that stood out from many others we..."

Tor

"Portofino is one of my favorite restaurants in Wellington. The bench seating is our favorite place to sit but now they are ripped and tatty letting..."

Amy Chattington-Harris

"Portafino is well situated in Wellington. It sits on the waterfront where you can catch the sun setting on the water as you delve into your spaghetti..."

Alicia McQuade

"Was alright food. Really enjoyed entree bread, and main was good, but dessert was a let down. Really big portions throughout! Was a bit annoying..."

Loren Svensek

"The food was great. But could work on costumer service, staffs seems a bit snobby. A great view of the ocean from where we were sitting. Portofino,..."

Junina D. Santos

"...he spaghetti marinara with a salsa sauce. It was great, there were lots of fresh mussels in their shell and all throughout the pasta there was..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"I went to the restaurant for dinner with some trepidation, due to reading unflattering earlier reviews. But I had recently enjoyed a nice lunch there..."

E Cook

"Went here for a Hens night and had the best service and the best food!! We had the top mezzanine all to ourselves and were looked after by a..."

Cheryl

"Three of us had lunch last week and it was a delightful experience. From Maitre 'd, waitresses, food, to ambiance it was excellent. Great..."

Brian Gilliland

"Solidly good Italian food with reasonable service. Pizza's authentic and tasty, using apparently genuine Italian ingredients. Generous servings. ..."

Ruckus Rooster

"Amazing food and service, this is our fourth time visiting this restaurant cor dinner and as per usual the food was great and the service 2nd to..."

Brendon

"I took 24 staff here recently for a retirement dinner mid week and had an excellent evening. I needed to ask for more bottles of wine that I found a..."

Graham

"We went to Portofino for a work team lunch. We emailed our order ahead but unfortunately the email wasn't received for some reason. The staff quickly..."

Frances

"We went there on a Friday night around 11 pm when almost all restaurants in the city had closed down. The staff were quite welcoming and pleasant and..."

Laxmi Padiyath

"I went there with 4 of my friends for a birthday celebration and it was fantastic!!I ordered the hawaiin pizza which was a little lacking in the..."

Megan

"I had a business lunch mid week at this restaurant and was really impressed. The decor is lovely however the service was a little stilted probably..."

Flossie

"Delicious pasta...so fresh and full of flavour...kids meal too was lovely...highly..."

Lupe Williams

"This restaurant is located right outside our office (Fronde) and is very handy for team lunches, lunch meetings, drinks after work etc etc. The place..."

Akil Narayana

"went there last night to hav the best meal with fab wine (i asked them to chose a wine for us ) with two of our girls. second time iv dinned..."

Ian A Page

"Staff were amazing and attentive. Food was delicious and fast. View was astounding. Love this place will be back..."

Phillip (Phil)

"Overall, extremely impressed! Friendly and efficient service (on a very busy Mother’s Day), the wait was not too long for the food, and they..."

Darion Mannie

"Had great food very well presented and deliciously tasty. Cocktails were also very enjoyable. Service I felt was below what's expected they weren't..."

King Cole

"So delighted to have a meal at this restaurant. Staff very friendly, great services , very attentive Loved my meal & others with me also enjoyed..."

Jacque De Vincenzo

"Lovely meal, service was a little on the slow side however server's were wonderful - taking photos for our group and engaging in banter with us. ..."

MJ A

"Lovely Italian restaurant by the Wellington Bay. I had a working lunch here with some colleagues and we did enjoy great food and drinks. I tried the..."

indah nuria Savitri

"Nicely presented Italian food especially their Pizzas, Veal with tasty mushroom sauce, and eye fillet steaks!! Medium-small sized portions only!!..."

Phillip Yee

"One of the BEST Italian Restaurants in Wellington! The owner and staff are very attentive, friendly and polite. The food and dessert were delicious,..."

Kylie Tse

"We selected Portofino despite lots of options right at this same location based on the menu and wine list. Both served us well. They didn’t have..."

Brie Krend

"I was taking here just last night for my Birthday Dinner. I / we had the best evening out in a long time. The staff were excellent, the drinks and..."

Lisa Groos

"First time visit for our son's birthday. We had pre booked a table which was good as they were busy with not many tables spare. Orders were taken..."

Stephen Kemp

"Friendly professional waitstaff. Good gluten free options. Almost all pasta dishes can be made gf on request. The food is of consistent quality and..."

Glenda Phillips

"Real Italian restaurant that sends your tastebuds right back to good ol Europe. The spaghetti marina are to die for and the deserts are delicious...."

Bjoern Brunner

"The vibe here is that of being sophisticated and accommodating with the staff working furiously in the background to ensure the deliciously fresh..."

Heemi Katene-Hill

"Lovely place on the waterfront, lovely atmosphere too. Service was mixed due to customers coming in after our table and getting their food first,..."

Marco Reeve

"Portofino is located on the wharf in Wellington with beautiful views excellent service and cuisine for an American Canadian opinion. Thank you for..."

Joe Parsons

Whitby's Restaurant & Bar

72/100 (1315 ratings)

Korean BBQ Pork Fried Rice Market Fish Pinot Noir

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was overall great. Service was amazing and the wait staff took our empty plates quickly. Ambiance was great. Only very slight downfall was the..."

Terehia Ocean King

"Reading the other reviews I was a little worried about dining here. We were a large group that came here for the Xmas dinner advertised for the month..."

Bridget

"We had a lovely dining experience at the Whitbys Buffet, still one of the best value meals in town. We were seated thoughtfully and our waitress..."

Claire Khan

"@Great service and excellent value !Took our two mothers their for Christmas lunch on Friday Clean tidy , staff attentive..."

Glen.mattingley

"Was super highly recommend great night friendly staff loved it will definitely be interested in coming back hopefully with a bigger crowd 😊 thanks..."

Toni Tiopira

"We had a lovely experience. The staff were so polite, and so friendly, especially towards the children. The "tea guy" was obviously very..."

Nical

"Took advantage of a Grabone voucher and had high tea with bubbles as a weekend treat. The restaurant was busy with big tables occupied, however we..."

Kirsten Van Rensburg

"I would not say that it was the worse experience I have had, but simply it was a good experience but the meal does not make me want to..."

Ra Tipiwai

"A great way to celebrate my sisters 40th Birthday. We had an awesome first time at Whitby's Restaurant and Bar. Awesome food, Awesome people, we were..."

Grace Tutagalevao

"Loved the food. Great variety. The buffet for dinner was very lovely. I hope to be back soon for dinner. Me and the wife treated ourselves. It is a..."

Darryl Karl Smith

"I've been to a few of the Buffet lunches with a Grabone voucher and its always great with a wide range of hot and cold selections. with rotating..."

Justen Henderson

"Great buffet dinner! Amazing selection of food, attentive staff who made sure the food was never empty. The chef who made the "to..."

K247

"I've been here before for breakfast and it hasn't really changed much over the years. For $25 the buffet offered all the usual suspects - a cooked..."

Julia Mc

"Came here for an awesome buffet lunch. There was so much selection, I didn't know where to start. However, I did wish there was more hot food to..."

Ashleigh Clark

"We came in for the Easter High Tea, We left feeling full and satisfied.The portions were lovely, and the staff very friendly. At first my..."

Liz Foster

"Thoroughly enjoyed everything here! Have been here twice and on both occasions, food was spectacular, service was awesome and just the atmosphere in..."

Paivai Patu

"I celebrated my birthday there. I had heard about this restaurant from my sister and her partner who have been before and said it was a smorgasbord..."

Aymee Libline

"Each visit to Whitby's is a total dinning experience from the minute you pass through the front door to the minute you leave .The atmosphere,..."

Beverley Little

"I celebrated my 48th birthday here. We were on holiday in wellington so decided to come here. I thought the food was fantastic, really tasty and well..."

Karen

"The kai was great and our group had a great time. The piano was exceptionally lovely and not like other restaurants where music can be really loud..."

Mahina Wehipeihana

"HI,This restaurant is lovely, the food is very good, it's a shame that this website didn't book the reservation, after waiting two weeks for a..."

Roslyn Didovich

"We've just had dinner tonight (five of us) for my husband's birthday and our host was excellent, very attentive and friendly, thanks Nicholas (Nick)...."

Ruta Graff

"Went for dinner last weekend.Fantastic buffet, good value for money, they have this 20 dishes from 20 rugby playing nation promotion on,very..."

Victor

"Went for dinner at Whitby's few days ago and really loved both food and service.Place was packed and yet the buffet looked lovely and the..."

Bottlenose Beaumont

"Took the whole family here...around 20 of us. The food was fine, some a bit bland, but overall everyone was really happy. Felt that we could have..."

FOOD Wars

"Our family party of thirteen (age ranges from 5 years to eighty three years) dined here on the 27th December 2008. We have celebrated many, many..."

Marie El

"Still the greatest buffets. Great for family, group and couples. My kids enjoy it with so much selection of ice creams and deserts. Wife enjoyed the..."

Joo Sieng Yong

"Another good buffet dinner. Sure, there are things that aren't perfect, but then it's $65 for all you can eat. This ain't Ramsey's at the Langham -..."

Tim Mc

"1st time here. Seems most buffet have not survived covid. Probably the only buffet left in the capital. Personal experience enjoyed the food. Decent..."

Sio Sale Leo

"We celebrated my mother's birthday here. We had a group of 14, buffet dinner, and kids eat for free special. $65.00 per adult. It was well worth it..."

Alefosio Paese

"Did the Chocolate High Tea here and it’s absolutely wonderful! The varieties of chocolate and also savoury is so good. The staffs were very..."

shamma santa agata

"I enjoyed my time at Whibys, was welcomed by the staff and was served by a lovely waitress who’s name I believe was Kelly. She served me the..."

Cassi Harlem

"We had a fantastic family birthday celebration at the buffet. Great service and excellent food. Highly recommended. Thanks so much for a memorable..."

Karen Upton

"Stayed in the hotel and breaky was included. Nice crispy bacon and hashbrowns. Perfect poached eggs from the..."

Piripi & Stevie

"We had booked our table in advance (I would absolutely recommend doing this). Buffet-style meal. Very busy restaurant but there was plenty of food to..."

Jane Reid

"Not a huge selection at the buffet but good range and everything is so delicious and worth the price. I love this..."

Yeji Jang-Jones

"When you miss your flight from Hamilton, for being five measly minutes late for stupid check in, then have to sit there with no cafe or bar open..."

Rachel Lamdin

"We had the high tea, hosted by Moira (who was so fantastic!!!) All the lovely loose leaf teas you can drink, which she brewed for us throughout the..."

Jordan Curtis

"The mothers day Buffet was great as usual. The food selection and deserts were awesome. Very professional and friendly staff. The best place to take..."

Deene Winterburn

"We had my sisters 50th birthday, she booked the room for her buffet breakfast birthday celebration. Everything was on point from the time we walked..."

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