47 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
47 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Really nice vegan Mexican restaurant! Great option for a meat free Monday ;)
Really lovely staff who are willing to explain parts of the menu...."
Bennis Dennis
"Fabulous vegetarian Mexican cuisine. So tasty, so fresh. The nachitos were a great starter - lovely taste & crunch from the chips. The tacos are..."
Martin Bridges
"Prepare to wait a long time for service, as this operation is stripped right back to the core. It might take 45 minutes from sitting down to eating,..."
Garian āDJā Olsen
"This place is amazing, I will be returning! The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was delicious and healthy and nice and quick.
The food..."
Beth Mackintosh
"Inviting and trendy atmosphere for delicious tacos. Perfect place for a casual dinner or intimate date. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and..."
O Y N
"Cute little Mexican restaurant, if you want to enjoy great vegetarian food thatās a place to be! The menu is short but you have the choice between..."
Lucile Kopytko
"Unreal vegan tacos. A must if you are vegan, vegetarian, or just love good plant based..."
Nick Rutledge
"This place is AMAZING! Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, plant-based or not, the food is outstanding! Could not recommend more. We will be..."
Kit Bond
"Fantastic mexican food and friendly service. Clearly a lot of thought and care goes into the menu and the..."
Sean
"Best taco in New Zealand. This place is a must. Don't hesitate. You will love..."
Zoltan Debre
"Limited menu but we'll worth a visit. Very good vegan Mexican tacos. Good depth of flavours and not the usual overly rich mix of dairy and meat...."
john saunders
"Having become a vegan pretty recently, I've been looking around for places to eat out and not just have one or two things to choose. Finding an..."
Rose Miller
"Best tacos I have ever eaten. I wasn't hungry but still ordered a second round. Food is meticously prepared and very creative. If I could give six..."
Rob Gubiani
"The food was delicious, good price, and great service. And they are a living wage employer !!!! Will definitely be..."
E Hu
"Just had the best tacos ever!!! Definitely a must go for foodies (especially the vegan ones) in Wellington!
Tacos were top notchā! Seasoning on the..."
Lu de Souza
"For a vegetarian, the food was fantastic. Loved the eggplant filled burrito. In fact, all the fillings were great. It was open mike night -..."
Ashish Pala
"We want to have this food for our wedding (shame we're from the UK š). Its so tasty, simple menu, but this mean they did everything superbly. The..."
Alyx Slater
"First visit. Unfortunately upstairs not open so subjected to the customer flow and associated noise.Food was delicious but some options out of stock...."
"Good coffee. Beans ground on demand and not just ground and stored in a hopper losing their..."
keith
"Nice place for a quiet chat over hot chocolate. My hot chocolate was deliciously spiced. Pleasantly surprised about that. The Cheese Scone though was..."
Eileen Lui
"Love this place. Fantastic coffee and friendly staff. Finally had the chance to try the food today and was fresh, tasty and well presented.
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Jason O'Sullivan
"What a great spot! Love the coffee cups. Love the atmosphere. An easy place to meet. Well worth a..."
Andrea Thom
"Had a really great breakfast here. Best cappuccino and eggs on toast I've had. Would recommend a..."
Yasheeka Bertram
"First time here and greatly impressed. Exceptionally fresh food and great coffee. Service was friendly and..."
Kevin Ang
"Coffee was nice but a bit pricey for the size. Large looks more like a..."
E.Y. Fang
"Pretty cool place & vibe with interesting decor around. Perfect for a chill coffee..."
Tu Vo
"Always service with a smile, gorgeous fresh ingredients, lovely coffee. Also, Chef was happy to lend me a cookbook, so you better believe I'm a loyal..."
Tal O. Rogoff
"Been popping in here for a couple months now. Comfortably the best espresso that I know in town, with a delightful rotating guest bean for fellow..."
Moth Wong
"Oh wow!! This place did not disappoint š. Heard about it a couple of years back but didn't get chance to try before I moved out of working in the..."
Barry Morrison
"One of the best cafes in Wellington and certainly my favourite. It's got everything going for it: Amazing coffee variety, delicious treats, a sublime..."
David Renwick
"Great coffee good..."
Megan Martin
"Simply saidāthis is the best place around. It is known as a destination for great coffee in an over-caffeinated capital.
I've yet to have..."
Brydan Smith
"Easily one of the best coffee in town.
Nice atmosphere and hospitable..."
kevin z
"Awesome coffee, friendly team and an amazing hot cross..."
Carl Amos
"All sorted! What a place to be! Feel so grateful to have this cafe in Wellington, New Zealand. Thanks for what you had brought to the..."
Junghsu Wan
"On this trip to Wellington I tried 6 different cafes all at least 4 stars. Machete was the best all round cafe. They use Supreme label and blend and..."
"Pumpkin pizza and meatballs were fantastic! And the chocolate volcano...next level! Food was so great we ended up there again the following day!..."
Rohan
"Absolutely loved this place. Food was so good, ambience perfect and Stella was the best host. Even though they were fully booked, they happily..."
I'm Hungry
"Really appreciated the prompt and friendly hospitality from staff who made me feel welcomed. The bruschetta bread was soft and the..."
Veeral Patel
"Love anything that I ordered, especially the polenta chips. Good size and price and quality . Very busy place but with good..."
Tian Sweetly
"The food was really good. Fish was done perfectly and lamb rump was tender and juicy. Staff were accommodating. I recommend this place for first time..."
Anika Almadi
"Really enjoyed our dinner at Ombra. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was reasonably priced and delicious. Great atmosphere - would recommend..."
Littlemiss
"This place is AMAZING!I've been there with 2 friends on a Saturday night. We ordered two arancinis; a ciabatina; polenta chips; mozzarella,..."
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"Amazing Food and great atmosphere. If you are on Cuba street, donāt miss this place!! Gnocchi and Polenta Chips are out of this world!..."
The Hungry Glutton
"First visit to Welly and went to Ombra for lunch and we could not stop talking about how delicious these two meals were during our lunch. Had Gnocci..."
Juyeong Chang
"Awesome dining experience with my partner at Ombra! This is my first time visiting but it did not disappoint! Will go again to try other food on the..."
Hallie Low
"We went to Ombra after reading the reviews on Zomato and our expectations were pretty high! But it definitely did not disappoint, the service was..."
Courtney Millanta
"Amazing food however the rocket salad was disgustingly highly price for two mouth fulls was $10... the rest of the meals and drinks were amazing..."
Komal Swamy
"We had high expectations going here due to all the amazing reviews & they were all met! The service, ambience and food were all..."
Sarah Vera
"I came here for lunch and had a pizza and it was very tasty and tasted very authentic would highly recommend. The staff were very friendly and gave..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"The food here is delicious, one of the best restaurants in Wellington Iāve been to date. They have a rotating menu, so thereās always something..."
Steff.ho
"Decor, food and service is 10/10! Came for dinner, wait staff were present and attentive, immediately asked for drinks etc. Food came out and was..."
Charlotte Chazz Colgan
"One of the best italian resturants I've been to, with best quality and delicious food. Good vibes friendly staff. Will visit this place next time I..."
Tarun Parmar
"I promised the staff that my first line in the review would be that the Tiramisu was over! So there it is! One of the best Italian restaurants I..."
Bhavna
"Service was fantastic! The range of food choices really broadens your pallet. If I was to recommend any dishes, it would be the venison meet balls...."
Alex Von Lanthen
"I must say I'm very impressed with the 4.8 rating here on Zomato, so decided to try it for myself. And what better time than at the Wellington On A..."
James Ong
"This place allows you to order 3 or 4 plates per person which you can share to make up a meal. Just as well because there was so much on the menu I..."
Alyssa Martin
"Best Italian restaurant in Wellington.Ā I don't say that lightly.Ā Great food, great service, great ambience.Ā Also, their Bellini's..."
Hubbabubba
"We stopped by on our travels through Wellington.Customer service was perfect, staff were very friendly, tentative and helpful.Meals were..."
Brando
"Lovely food. It's a busy place and I can see why. Standout dishes for me were the gnocchi and the brussel sprouts. The pizza was also good. Would..."
Hue Bullen
"Loved the service, drinks, and food. If you go you really should try the snapper, venison meatballs, and mulled wine and gorgonzola gelato - I kid..."
Matt L
"Very pleasant experience. Portion sizes were a bit small. Great staff and friendly service. We had a late lunch and place was still busy. Deserves a..."
Emma Thompson
"The best Italian food I've ever had. Not only that, but the whole experience from the initial warm welcome to the fantastic service to the beautiful..."
Paul O
"A lively place with friendly service and ambiance. The gnocchi is so delicious and tasty. Polenta chips, light and fluffy. Broccolini and beans are..."
Christy.destradi
"Great vibe, great service, great food. All of the sharing plates were delicious. The duck risotto, venison meatballs, and anchovy pizza notable. The..."
Gus
"Really delicious meals, the pappardelle pasta was very yummy and the server we had was so great explaining the menu to us as we didnāt understand..."
Steph Gully
"One of the best italian food i have ever had. Their pizzas are super tempting and totally filling and not big at all. Staff is very friendly and the..."
Manas Mittal
"Wow the place was packed out and we was offered seating and drinks while we waited for a table to become available.Once seated the food came..."
David Ent
"OutstandingService excellentFood the sameHad Arancini Balls and Polenta Chips to startThen the Roast Potatoes PizetteAnd the Lamb..."
Glenn Town
"Went here for my fatherās birthday and had the best experience and filled to the brim in delicious decadent food! Our waiter was lovely and..."
Hannah.milne11
"What a great little restaurant in Cuba Street -Italian tapas.We had the white anchovies, Parma ham, two small pizzas, beef meatballs and..."
Austin
"This is a lovely restaurant for delicious Italian food. The staff are lovely and the food is delicious and hearty. We will definitely be..."
Megha Dogra
"Wonderful first experience that we couldn't stop raving about. For us the stars of the meal were definitely the pork belly saltimbocca and black..."
AJ
"ā¢ā¢ā¢ Vegetarian Night ā¢ā¢ā¢I LOVED the 3seconds greeting! Highly Recommended! Well Done & Thank You (both customer service +..."
MarvellousSeven
"Wonderful service, just want to thank in particular the blonde waitress in the red shirt who served my group who went out of her way to accommodate..."
Nicole Paterson
"Ombra is all about Italian food & their menu has many favourites. One recommendation was their meatballs, & having enjoyed the ones from Baduzzi in..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Had lunch at Ombra. All shared food, everything was delicious and reasonably priced. We shared 4 different serves of meatballs, two pizzas,..."
Ldimm
"Very nice gnocchi great atmosphere we really enjoyed this place will definitely return next time in wellington great prices. Portions are little on..."
Justin Todd
"Always consistently good service, up there with Scopa and other Wellington favourites. Solid options for wine and beer but the food is next level...."
Cam Newman
"YUM! I moved away from Wellington seven years ago and visit home around once a year - I can't remember what used to be in this spot, but who cares...."
Shanna
"Love, love, love this place! Beautiful food in a lovely atmosphere. Generally order 3-4 dishes to share and enjoy every one. Must have the gnocchi..."
Grace
"The interior was all stripped down to the bare minimum which made it look really cool! The food very good I recon! It's a shame we only here..."
Ethan Liaw
"Great food fantastic atmosphere and brilliant service. The option to order sharing plates is a fantastic idea and love the food choices. Not..."
Jason Berryman
"SO yum, been here twice and will definitely be going back soon. A really nice atmosphere and great food, some favourites are the gnocchi and the..."
Brittany Robson
"I love this place!Had the Eggplant Parmigiana (pictured) and it was absolutely delicious. The perfect combination of crunchy and soft; good..."
Jen
"Had two of us stop in for lunch. Lovely food, great service and nice atmosphere. The only bugbear was I had to go back to work.... Would definitely..."
Chris Cattermole
"Fantastic ambiance, superb food, and impeccable service. Despite arriving during the busiest part of the night, we were warmly welcomed by the maitre..."
Johann Go
"The only problem is knowing what to pick...We came in for a light lunch and left a few pounds heavier. But it tasted well worth the added..."
Mya
"Well in must be precise while writing this one....What makes a great dining experience ...Ambience + good host + good host + good service +..."
Colaco.cassius
"This is a great little restaurant.Saturday evening dinner, walk in, no booking.Ā Very courteously greeted and asked if we would like to wait 10..."
Magpie
"Great food and great service.Ā We loved everything we tried.Ā Even though it was really busy all the staff were friendly and went out of their way..."
Michelle Clarke
"Great dinner here the other night- the desserts are always a highlight. Great options not to big and really good prices. Service can sometimes be a..."
Theo
"Oh my gosh where do I even start. I would say this is definitely one of my favourite places in welly and I am itching to get back. We had the Roasted..."
Steph Michie
"Delicious and cheap for two people!! We are super happy with the mean we had the service was great too!!! We had venison meatballs, gnocchi and lemon..."
Dee Elizabeth Noble
"For great authentic Italian food hit this spot up in Wellywood! Decent tapa portions full of flavour and bloody great price all this for $71 sheeeet..."
Alwayseating
"Wonderful food, great service. Stayed in Wellington for a week last November and ate at ombra 3 times! Looking forward to going there again fir wow..."
Fliss Butcher
"Came here on a whim for a late Friday dinner. They were no longer serving the full menu but from what we tasted of the restricted menu, this place..."
Emily Pavey
"This place has such a fun environment with enthusiastic and attentive staff who are always onto it. We mentioned that it was my friends birthday and..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Had the mozzarella carroza for ciccheti which was delicious on the inside but the bread was slightly over cooked. Also had the Pollo chicken, olive..."
Mana
"What an awesome concept, Italian tapas! Each dish was rich in unique flavor. Some of the best food I've eaten. Decent prices and the staff were all..."
Evan Roberts
"Service was great, love most of the dishes. Really enjoyed it. Only didn't like the Nutella banana pizza which is literally a pizza bread with..."
Jenny
"This is now my official welly favourite. A quirky place with warm atmosphere. The dishes are small designed to be shared with friends. We had a..."
Christian
"I went here with my partner for a weekend away in Welly. The restaurant was full when we arrived, but after sitting down for a drink we were offered..."
Emma Clark
"Nice little place. Service is quite good considering how busy it is especially for dinner. A friend and I ordered a San Marzano pizzette, lamb..."
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"Came here for a birthday dinner with my parents and a few friends from Auckland. We all ordered separate dishes and shared them which worked out..."
Shalom Ngaro
"Really enjoyed our tapas at Ombra, there is a great menu with lots of variety and generous portions. The staff were very helpful and friendly, even..."
James Cole
"What a fabulous find Ombra is. After reading a few reviews here we though heck yeah let's give it a whirl. From the moment we sat down the service..."
Denys McEneaney
"On a cold and grey Sunday afternoon Ombra provided the lift we needed. The food was out of this world, every plate we ordered outdid the last. The..."
Annie
"Has to be one of the best restaurants in Wellington. Casual dining with excellently prepared food. The decor, atmosphere and service are all..."
Eric The Great
"This place is superb. The food is incredibly simple, yet authentic and about as tasty as is possible. I've tried pretty much everything Wellington..."
Pauline Smyth
"Excellent restaurant. We loved the food, great taste, beef risotto was absolutely delicious, nothing like anything I've seen before. Lamb was cooked..."
Natasha Caccioppoli
"Have only been here once before but a great place to go if you like sharing and tasting lots of different items. We ordered too many carbs so got..."
Jayna Patel
"Highly recommend this Italian restaurant. Various choices in dishes full of different flavours. So delicious! Will be going back for more..."
J Isla
"Italian Giants Ombra, certainly impresses with its selection of tapas and drinks.Kicking off with a robust shot of caffe had me primed for..."
Medium_Rare
"Great service, attentive and efficient. Such a good vibe, small busy and beautiful decoration. Ordered polenta and pizzette, so delicious! Simple but..."
Assalazarian
"Went to Ombra for the first time today and thought their menu had a really nice selection and actually quite cheap!I had the Rosemary, sea..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Came here with two friends who are Wellingtonians who recommended this place. Its an Italian tapas restaurant with a modern clean layout and friendly..."
FoodiePhysician
"Ombra is best enjoyed as an experience, not a meal. The mood, people, decor and tapas-style menu lend the restaurant the air of a homey, relaxing..."
Audra Lord
"Unfortunately on my last visit here was with a vegetarian, whilst I'm lactose intolerant, so it was hard to find dishes we would both enjoy. However,..."
Josh
"Loved the venison meatballs the flavours were just so clever and well balanced. Would have loved the meatball to be a bit less dense. The eggplant..."
Lex Antony Huang
"Beautiful food, friendly staff and warm atmosphere...."
Newtownboys
"This place has the most beautiful food. I have been back several times.Ā I have recommended this place to multiple people. Despite the..."
Kimmie W
"I REALLY wish there was a 6 out of 5 rating for this place, because Ombra really is my favourite restaurant in Wellington. Ā I've been so many times..."
Anna Garland
"Went here for breakfast with the wife on New Year's Day - great wait staff. He quickly pointed out the hazelnut filled donuts weren't available but..."
JaimeC
"Went to Ombra on a spur of the moment foodie whim and was richly rewarded with one of the best evenings ever. All the food was exquisite and..."
BKL
"Hands down best Italian cuisine in Wellington I've had so far!Ā We arrived at Ombra around 9pm, a time I'd normally consider late for dinner...."
Sophia
"Awesome place for little plates of Italy. Has Peroni on tap;) Great ambiance and vibe. Helpful and friendly staff. In a great location in Central..."
Melanie Kolman
"Loved the food and customer service. Such a beautiful and unique experience???? The food for me was something I had never tried and I'm not really..."
Gina Matenga
"I had a fantastic late night dinner here with some friends. They were very accomodating when we rang up and requested a table at 9.30pm. The food was..."
Heather Scott
"Just loved the food, there was variety, and everything was extremely tasty. I would highly recommend others to visit. Ā Staff were most helpful, many..."
Annie Alder
"Great service, excellent food, and a really good atmosphere. The venison meatballs were exquisite, and the risotto was delicious and all finished of..."
Isaac Prentice
"Really nice food! However we were sitting near the door which closes really slowly letting in a whole lot of cold air, and the server was slightly..."
Harry Chapman
"Absolutely delighted with the food. Fresh, flavourful, simple, bursting with flavours. After eating here, it's easy to understand why this place is..."
Wilson Chau
"Ombra has an Old World charm that made us feel at home right away. This was further reinforced by the warm, friendly but unobtrusive service. The..."
Minnie Sarmiento Tabilog
"Popular for a reason - service, food and good wine selection.Last Sat night, arrived just after 6 pm, it was packed with diners and drinkers; it..."
Joyce Tam
"Love this place. Great food at reasonable prices and really attentive staff. Can't recommend highly enough. Went with 2 fussy eaters and everyone was..."
Sue McRae
"Went to Ombra with the dark rider last night.Busy and crowded but that didnt stop us being seated after a moderate wait at the bar. The..."
Mhairead Connor
"I went to Ombra for the first time in November to catch up with some girl friends and we just loved the atmosphere and nibbly food so much that we..."
Flora Gotlieb
"I was astounded to read the review re bad service etc. I visited Ombra for the first time last Sat after a great review from a friend. It was..."
Louise
"Great building and atmosphere - buzzing on a Friday night. Friendly and efficient staff. Food was delicious. A wide range of small plates to choose..."
Heather Kirkman
"Took my neice who is a uni student there for a treat and we were not disappointed. The food and service were excellent - the best I have had in..."
Madhu
"AMAAAZING!Friendly helpful service and great atmosphere.The food was great, my favourite the Baccala Crostino and the Saffron..."
Emily
"Superb meal, lots to choose from and share. Petit dishes allowed me to pick several to try and each one was beautifully presented and sensational..."
Mariana Andrews
"luuvved the bustling busy but accommodating hype of Ombra. Kai was superb and fun. Definitely going back and recommending to others. The Italian..."
Ata
"I was surprised by amazing food and very friendly service at Ombra last night. At a Wednesday night we had to wait for a table, while having a drink..."
Lindap
"If you are after something different then this is the place. Small italian tapas. With a large variety of dishes to cater for all..."
Rosemary Young
"Did not disappoint. Best Italian food I have had in Wellington - must try the lamb and rosemary meatballs. Will definitely be going back to try..."
Amelia McMaster
"Do it! Go there! Finally Tapas is a happening thing in Wellington.People are good, Prosecco is good, Peroni is good, have fun enjoy and do..."
David Howard
"The food here is amazing! Small tasty plates, and enough to keep the vegetarians happy. such a nice way to eat, and it often works out really cheap..."
Mary Jane Thomas
"This place cooks seriously delicious food. It is in the style of a venetian bacaro, the food comes in small servings so you order a selection to go..."
Sophie Hunter
"This is a very cool spot to come with friends for relaxed shared dining. All the food we had was yummy, small portions but fine for 3 of us to share..."
Gillian Burrow
"This is such a cool bar. Come here a lot with friends, the kai is reka (tasty) and the wine list is good. Interesting and not the usual selection..."
Kai Luv
"Stopped by for a solo dinner and they were able to seat me at the bar (which I prefer anyway) pretty quickly. Staff was friendly, and the food (a..."
Edgar Liu
"Went here for a Thursday lunch, luckily didnāt seem to need a booking.
The service was fantastic. We were very well attended to, water was always..."
Isabella Clague
"Small, gets very busy. Meats very nice. They make a good mojito. Very nice meal. Not too aesthetics inside but good food. Delicious..."
Augustine De la Crouse
"Nice place and food was delicious. Very crowded and was lucky to find a place and didn't have to wait. The duck rissoto is a must try in my..."
Ivan Bien
"Very delicious food and such yummy drinks I love the music they play inside as well it lights up the atmosphere with its vibes if you are in new..."
Black Cherry
"Took my son for his birthday š love the shared plates vibe, beautiful flavorsome food, happy hour š will definitely go..."
Heidi Kursteiner
"BEST restaurant in Wellington cbd. It is a must visit whenever I am there.
The quality of the food is always top tier, cooked to perfection and the..."
Ju W
"Service was on point I'd say despite it being a Good Friday holiday. And of cos, the food was really awesome. We had the Flatbreads, Polenta Chips,..."
Eileen Lui
"Excellent food and very friendly staff. Atmosphere was lovely and relaxed for dinner.
We were there for a friends birthday, and the staff even let us..."
Kate Strawbridge
"Food was awesome. Absolutely love the Gnocchi, and Tiramisu. They don't have mocktails in the menu, but you can request the staff to make them and..."
"Delicious and authentic Mexican food at Viva Mexico!! We had the corn enchiladas with chicken that was topped with a spicy chocolate sauce,..."
Sweecasam
"Partner and I had a weekend getaway in Wellington. With so many dining options on offer, it's hard to pick, but I'm so glad we found Viva Mexico...."
Miah Dixon
"Nice (albeit smallish) mexican main courses, but we usually go mostly for the stuffed jalapenos which are served as a starter - the best in town,..."
Rachel
"Friendly staff and great location, just tucked a little way from the crowds of Cuba Street. The pork tacos are very tasty. I stopped for a light..."
James Mitchell
"We went to the Petone outlet (no option on zomato to leave a review for that outlet), and we were SO happy we went!!!! The food is just beautiful!!..."
Bex
"Super tasty tacos and great margaritas. Home-made salsa was a highlight. Everything we had was delicious though, and was even given free churros for..."
Sophie Madeline
"For a start, I was very happy there were a good range of options for vegetarians. The tacos are a little bit small but very tasty with an interesting..."
David Rawson
"Fabulous time at this joint I had the spinach and feta quesadilla and it was amazing and I found the smaller portion filling! Super quick and lovely..."
Hannah.milne11
"Good flavors, spicy salsa. Chips and salsa are $15 which is over priced for the 15 chips you actually get. Food came out fast and service was polite...."
Marymark
"Closest thing to authentic Mexican food you will get in Welly (for now???). The owners are from Ensenada, Mexico instead of the faraway lands of..."
The Welly Mex
"I ever knew Viva Mexico had a branch here. Been here six years apparently. Love the back alley feel to this place. Inside decor is eclectic..."
Sean P E Fleming
"It's a quite small place with I think just 4 or 5 tables. But, the food is tasty and the price is lower than some other places. Perfect for Friday..."
Xiaofan Zhou
"Came here with a friend after she recommended it. It was a nice little getaway from the main st. It was great to see just how well thoughtfully and..."
Eat Nom Bliss
"Enchilada de queso (veggie version) was delcicous, generously portioned and all round happy food. Jarritos was also a nice not overly sweet addition...."
Julia Marshall-Mead
"Best meal I've had in a long time. As a vegetarian, it can be difficult finding yummy authentic food to eat, I would highly recommend this place if..."
Paris Jenkins
"Great food. Delicious a lot of flavors. I choose the spinach and cheese quesadilla and also a beef taco. Both amazing, fresh, full of flavors. I..."
Loly
"Food was better than average against other emerging Mexican restaurants. The chilli rellanos were disappointing. More jalepeno popper, not chilli..."
Shayne671
"Had read good reviews about this place and went with good expectations! We were quite happy to note that the menu was just right and what we ordered..."
Narayanan Valadi
"I simply love the food at Viva Mexico. It isn't a flash restaurant with tiptop service but a lovely little whole in the wall that deserves a visit...."
Muffin Mum
"Bueno!!Viva Mexico is a fantastic eating spot if you're looking for a bit of an extra kick in your meal.Our portion sizes was..."
Medium_Rare
"Authentic, delicious, filling and addictive are only a few words that can describe VM! I have been a repeat customer for three years now and I will..."
BKL
"I'm from Florida where we have heaps of Mexican restaurants and this is one of the best I've been to. It was really busy and our order got lost in..."
Grant Lovering
"Awesome atmosphere and really cool and nice staff. I love the casualness of the cafe. It's super authentic and will get you feeling like a true..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Went here for date night tonight. I am more than a fan of Mexican food and a sucker for authentic cuisine, this food totally met the bar. Ā The..."
Sanna Fourt-Wells
"My partner and I went here for date night on Friday. Being lovers of Mexican food, we were dying to check it out. The food was fantastic. We had the..."
Adaire Ward
"Oh the Mole! This was a great find tucked away at the bottom of Left Bank off Cuba.Plates aren't pretty, and there is no need to put a..."
Bianca Lazar
"I used to pass this restaurant almost everyday but never had a chance to visit this so "lively place"...Happening place with soothing music, decor..."
FitFoodieMegha
"Always good all the time. Everything my friends or I have tried on the menu has never disappointed. We keep going back to the salads, tacos, and..."
Grace
"Went here for the first time tonight and loved it! We had the chicken taco, chorizo taco, side of jalapeƱos and a pork quesadilla. All were so fresh..."
I Love Food
"An outstandingly authentic feeling Mexican experience. It's at the deepest darkest end of Left bank which means dining amongst the pigeons if you..."
Cheyneismyhero
"I had heard about Viva Mexico from a few friends and finally tried it out a few days ago. Absolutely loved the atmosphere, the food and the service..."
Rosie Ludemann
"I dined here on my own recently when the weather and traffic leaving the city were horrible. it was a Tuesday early evening and the place was full...."
Epicurious Nomad
"Tucked somewhere inside the left bank building, this tiny little Mexican joint is a great hidden gem. They have a lot of options to choose from, a..."
Crissy
"No better place in NZ for tacos!! For your $ you get a good portion. I Love that it is made by Mexicans! The taste and flavours are authentic much..."
Kandice Halbert
"Every part of this eatery screams homemade authenticity. It's bare-bones decor except for a Mexican flag and a collection of brightly hued, and..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"Love this tiny, tiny delight.Ā The staff are always fantastic and the food seems to be much more "authentic" than other Mexican places I have..."
Philip Reeve
"My nephew is a big fan of Mexican food, so inevitably I found myself at Viva Mexico. Ā Having now sampled most of the Mexican restaurants in..."
Anna Garland
"It has been a while since I last visited this casual eatery. Ā And I must say the food there is fairly authentic. Ā None of this 'burrito' business..."
Rosemary Young
"Must say great food. Love the red & green sauce. very authentic mexican . Food amazing but little overpriced. service so so . I genuinely think they..."
Lovee Agarwal
"Best Mexican in town boys and girls!I have been multiple times and every time I go back to the enchiladas with cheese sauce I am made. The..."
JustEatForF#$kSake
"Go here often and always find the place to be great. Food is always nice and the guys who work there are always friendly.The place is..."
Josh
"Over the last year, the cooking has been up and down. But the last few times, we've noticed a marked and consistent improvement of food and..."
Jade M.
"I really love this place! I taught English in Mexico years ago and this is the closest I've found to authentic Mexican food so far in New Zealand...."
Jenny Browne
"The food here is good, however, the prices have been slowly rising and what used to be great value for money is not so much any more.Good..."
Craigy Lee
"Oh yummy! The best Mexican food I have experienced in all my travels. Plus they cater for my gluten free needs which is a massive..."
Eunice Cooks
"I was never much of a "foodie" in the past, and previously would never have even Tried Mexican food - but I absolutely LOVE and Adore Viva Mexico!..."
Mark Pointon
"A great place to experience authentic Mexican food! All the food is delicious but totally recommend La sopa de tortilla, the tortilla soup! It's..."
Akiko K
"Very tasty! Definitely recommend eating in rather than taking away though. Take aways tends to be a real mess which is always disappointing when you..."
Courtney
"I love viva Mexico, so nice to have cheapish, fast, tasty food that's different from the usual Indian, Asian etc. I have enjoyed everything so far..."
Louise
"My husband and I had mexican food for the first time. Loved it!I tried one of the Enchiladas i think the Queso? Yum! Very good..."
Elicia Mansey
"It's hard to find an authentic Mexican meal in New Zealand - but Viva Mexico gets very close. It's definitely not gourmet, but Mexican is supposed..."
John
"Went last night for the first time. There was a wait for about 5 minutes for a table, and we were initially seated outside. A hot water bottle was..."
Yum O
"Vegetarian quesadillas are so good here, a great addition to Wellington's diverse and cultured eating places. Will come back to try the other Mexican..."
Mac
"The best Mexican food in Wellington! Great food, service and atmosphere. This is authentic mexican food. The staff are awesome, they always ask how..."
Jay Soma
"Yummy little mexican eatery! Great prices and such a cute set up, felt like I was in Mexico! The hand designed menus are a nice touch..."
Siobhan
"Like everyone says it's great, cheap, tasty and fast. Nothing is a problem for them. I go here all of the time and the food is great. Go to Viva..."
Trina Saffioti
"I was introduced this place by one of my friends who probably eats there once a week. Can't fault this place for affordability, freshness and..."
Penny
"Just had lunch here. So good. Awesome, awesome food. Loving the Mexican colas. Nice touch. The fish tacos and enchilada are my..."
Cedric Mason
"I personally think this is not only the best Mexican food in Wellington, but also all of New Zealand, and also pretty much the best food of any kind..."
Lisa Yonker
"The best Mexican food ever in this part of the world. I'm from Mexico City and this people are making my life so comfortable. New Zealand is a..."
Felipe Sanchez
"My all-time favourite lunchtime/dinner (quick and easy) stopovers! Easily, one of Wellington's best hidden cheap-eats. Food is amazing, and..."
Alice Khaw
"I grew up in California and one thing I miss since living in Wellington, is some good Mexican food. Tried the other places around, Flying Burrito B..."
Agatha Fromm
"My favourite restaurant in Wellington by far.The staff have always been pleasant, even though the restaurant is always full to capacity. The..."
Laura W
"Best Mexican in Wellington, by far. Everything on the menu is wonderful- try the stuffed jalapenos, they're my fave. Each main comes with a side..."
Frances Ratner
"Love it, come often, always leave happy. Having lived in LA for many years, this is a bit like going back to a cantina without the long flight. Food..."
Aidrian S
"Been three times and had excellent food and wonderful service. I generally prefer "more expensive" places for dinner but this gem is too good to pass..."
Tracy
"I am appalled by Arthur's review it sounds as though he was in a bad mood before he even walked through the door. Viva Mexico is an excellent place..."
Brian Gunning
"Not sure you can go wrong with Viva Mexico awesome people and some of the best food in town, when we go away it's the first place we want to come..."
Rose Kirkup
"The best Mexican in the capital. It is fresh and authentic. A bright and fantastic casual dining..."
SiennaMarcs
"Arthur you don't know what your talking about. I am in no way affiliated with the owners but this place is one of my favorite places to..."
Peanut
"This little restaurant is amazing, delicious and cheap. The staff are awesome and they sell Mexican beer too. I love the way it's hidden away down..."
Woo 17
"This restaurant is amazing. The queso sauce and the green sauce are as good as anything you would get in Texas/Mexico/San Diego. So delicious. Also,..."
ReginaGeorge
"Excellent place. Cheap food, good atmosphere. Fast service.The outside looks a bit dated/out of the way. But don't let that stop..."
Vincent G
"The most authentic Mexican in Wellington and since getting back from Mexico we've tried a few! The food here is always excellent and the owners are..."
Louise Griffin
"We had a voucher for this place so randomly tried it. It was amazing and we will totally be back to pay full price! Excellent food and great service...."
Miranda
"Excellent & authentic. Really enjoyed dinner & lunch here last weekend. It's hard in NZ to find good Mexican food - this is one of the..."
Clarkie
"Best Mexican in Wellington. Been here so many times and it's always delicious. I loved it since they opened few years ago and the new owners..."
Strega
"We went here for lunch and the food is crazy delicious. Great value! Highly..."
Reviewer007
"Tried this recently after being it recommended to me by a friend and can say that hands down this is the best Mexican I've tried in Wellington. I'd..."
Jake Wratt
"WOW! Most amazing takeaways I have had in a long time, and glad I got takeaways as shoveling that delicious food in my mouth would have been very..."
Safia
"My girlfriend and I decided to go to Viva Mexico after reading all the reviews on this site. We were not disappointed. Without a doubt the best..."
Leeroy
"I visited Viva Mexico after hearing that they'd had a change of ownership and a sprucing up and was absolutely thrilled with the new place. It's had..."
Misha Smith
"The only authentic mexican food I have found on the north island. The flavors are fresh and delicious. The owner is a lovely person and happy to talk..."
Kerntastic
"One of the best meals you can have in Wellington. The Golden Tacos are very tasty and the Cheesy Enchiladas are a MUST. Rich flavours and cheap meals..."
Christopher Buchanan
"The best Mexican food in New Zealand. Actually, perhaps the only REAL Mexican food in New Zealand. And the best tomatillo salsa I have ever had..."
Audrey Washburn
"Love it! The flavours are just amazing. Very authentic. Highly..."
Strega
"Easily the most authentic Mexican in Wellington, though I think Burrito Brothers is better (it's double the price though!) Viva Mexico is charming..."
Brian H
"Yep, by far the best Mexican food in Wellington. The hours are a bit frustrating - would like to take people there for dinner sometimes -..."
Jet
"Easily the best Mexican restaurant in the city. It's a small cosy place without any of the typical Wellington fancy-shmancyness (like really..."
Mike
"Itās hard to find an authentic Mexican meal in New Zealand ā but Viva Mexico gets very close. Itās definitely not gourmet, but Mexican is..."
" Cute dining area. The outdoor bar area is great to have a drink first before dinner. Tried the tasting menu which was delicious and reasonably..."
Lily_nz80
"interesting and fun vibes, the staff were also highly attentive and friendly. however, as the restaurant was full, we had to be moved to the bar..."
Hi
"I was recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. Right from the moment we walked in, where someone offered to take our coats you were made to..."
Bruce Mackintosh
"This was recommended by our hotel, and they were right on. They told us they had killer cocktails. So true. They told us it was funky and eclectic -..."
Megha Dogra
"Arrived at 7ish where all the bar was almost full. We grabbed some tapas and some drinks. All the food and drinks were fairly good. We loved the..."
Shirley Yu
"The coolest bar in nz! NOT a lot for vegans but the crushed potatoes, mushroom dish and YAMS were yummo went with 5 others who said their food was..."
Temptation Cakes Auckland
"Delicious food and lovely ambience. Definitely recommend the beef brisket! The sangria was very yummy. The decor was very cute and staff were very..."
Maggie Jaques
"My first time to be here having met some friends for a few drinks. It's a little gem that's hidden from the main thoroughfare, and I'm not surprised..."
DrJ G
"This unorthodox hidden gem is a well known secret and is located right behind campus. Coincidence? Went in with a group of friends on a regular..."
Mana
"A wedding anniversary treat.Ā We had heard so many good things about Havana we came with very high expectations and didn't have them..."
Philip Reeve
"Fantastic atmosphere and food. Great service. Highlights are definitely the braised cabbage, and the pork belly. 10/10 would go again! Not a bad word..."
Paul Stone
"What a neat little place for a night out. Great atmosphere and cool ambience with a VERY eclectic bunch of diners. We had two wines, a coffee and..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"Great live bands & spectacular cocktails, extensive menu of the classics and modern creations. Awesome fun vibe all round on any given night...."
Jay
"Tapas at Havana is as Wellington as it gets, it's also as good as it gets when it comes to modern uber cool dining. I'll keep this one short -..."
Kiwi Kelvin
"My BF and I had the fish, beef fillet skewers and pork cheek with mash for lunch, which cost $61 and both of us were only half full. I know they are..."
Carina Chang
"The tapas are delicious. This little bar has great vibe for a couple or small group. Service is always friendly and pretty prompt, we ordered our..."
Lee
"My partner and I had dinner and cocktails. Firstly we love Havana as a bar and the drinks are top knotch. The food was delicious I just wish the..."
Kate S
"The service was slick and friendly, and we had a great time sharing the various courses, without any arguments over who got what! For a large group..."
Andrew Turner
"Friendly, but busy waitstaff (Saturday night) who do not speak Spanish, wide selection of beverages in different price ranges. Small portions..."
Feather Davis
"Service was impeccable with wait staff not only professionally attendant but likable and personal. Despite gosling with a dozen others for a much..."
Beck
"Took hubby out for suprise birthday dinner. Tables were full when we arrived and was a bit of a wait. Was advised to order drink next door. Drinks..."
Sonya Kooiman
"I absolutely love this place, service is always great and the food is presented beautifully! It's hard to fault it, keep up the great..."
Richie G Wa
"Been a few times. Restaurant food and service both good but very busy. Good for groups but time consuming. Would recommend intimate dinners at the..."
CCb
"A nice quiet place with a homely ambiance, I really enjoyed dinner at Havana. The kai was delicious and the service was excellent. We had a couple of..."
Marcia Murray
"Had a girls night out here, and we could not find fault with any of the lovely tapas dishes. Two stand-outs were the aged beef skewers that were..."
Elizabeth Heeg
"Thoroughly enjoyed. Had Tapas and cocktails, was beautiful. The prawns tasted like I was in Argentina and the accents and service of the staff to..."
Emma Saunders
"I love this place, the food is delicious, the setting comfortable and stylish and the staff knowledgable, friendly and professional. They have a..."
Rose
"My partner and I came here over the weekend to celebrate two years together.We had been to Havana before as part of a very large group, and left..."
Jay E
"This is probably the best service I've had all year... not to mention fantastic food and a kick-ass wine list with some interesting Old World..."
Dean Cornish
"As vegetarians we chose this as it had options for us and we found the food generous, delicious and interesting. Was worth the 30 minute walk and we..."
Simon Drewery
"A group of six of us had lunch at Havana last Friday, and Havana put on a great performance for us.The lunch menu really is a series of..."
Paul Kulhavy
"Everything was amazing! I've been to Havana a few times for drinks and love the vibe and atmosphere there, but this is the first time i've eaten..."
Tess Dunford
"I walk past this place just about every day and finally got around to going. The service was excellent the decor extremely comfortable especially..."
Jason Milne
"I cant fault my evenings I have had at Havana bar recently. I love the new restaurant and they change the menu weekly with inspired seasonal fresh..."
Laura Wilson
"I adore this place and visit as often as I can - and not just because of the wonderful decor that I find rather interesting (check out the canoe)...."
Deanna Lysaght
"Thank goodness the waitress asked us if we has been there before, our group said no. The lovely waitress then explained portion size was small and..."
Puku Princess
"itās a balmy summer night and you and your friends are feeling breezy. two cute little cottages are winking in the distance beckoning you in...."
Kai Luv
"Fantastic food and exceptional hospitality. Every dish is faultlessšš» I had an amazing birthday dinner here. Thanks a lot šš» Highly..."
Steward Leung
"Such a beautiful place at the capital! š³šæEnjoyed every bite there! They have tapas style with so many good options at the menu and the seasonal..."
Nohemi Tijerina
"Lovely meal. The zucchini tart was amazing, as were the prawns. Everything was so good. Really nice staff and a chill atmosphere..."
Zak Lahgazi
"I had a pleasant visit at this little bar. The ambiance was awesome, and the staff were very friendly. They had a good selection of beverages, and I..."
Robin de Bruin
"Great atmosphere and service, staff is friendly. I've been there for drinks and I'd totally recommend the Caipirinha, one of the best cocktails there..."
Luiza Lima
"Thank goodness our morning ferry was cancelled or we might never have found this place...we both had the chef's menu (pescatarian version) and every..."
Alison Glew
"Funky vibe, dudes turning LPS added to an already cool vibe. Cool layout and decor. Cool and pleasant..."
Quintin Austin
"if I could give this place 10/10, Iād give it 15. honestly the service was amazing. the servers and the chefs were all so lovely and accomodating...."
Waimarama Tapiata-Bright
"Havana is a very reliable bar to enjoy a good cocktail and snacks. The atmosphere is private and chill; The service and food are always to point.
The..."
MarĆa Paz CĆ”rcamo AgĆ¼ero
"Wonderful, I'm blown away by the service, comes second to none. Was such a treat and blows away the competition. The drinks were wet and stiff and..."
Zipitsweety
"Friendly service, delicious food. Highly recommend the bread and garlic dip, the eggplant schnitzel, fish of the day (Snapper) was cooked to..."
Lou M
"Great bar with a really good atmosphere but the food and the service needs some serious attention. Told the waitress I was not in a hurry and all..."
Nick Pattillo
"We were a large group and had a set menu Fantastic service by all the staff, food was delicious and there was lots of it. Great value for money...."
Jan Thompson
"If you like great service and and āintimate ā setting this place is for you. Cocktails are great especially blowie in the corner is my favourite...."
Dale Mooney
"We were recommended Havana by a friend of a work friend and weren't really sure what to expect. Cuban food?
Given me and my wife's dietary..."
Jonathan Dasani
"Celebrated a birthday here last night and we were all blown away by the food, wine, and amazing service. Highly..."
Holly Buttress
"What a little gem in the heart of Wellington. Great atmosphere, very cosy. We all ordered something different from the menu and shared it. The meals..."
"Tried the fried chicken burger & the smash burger which were an absolute bargain $15 on the lunch special menu - it was delicious šš½ only..."
Sei
"Great beers brewed right next to the bar, with friendly staff. Food was epic had the fried chicken burger and the rest of our group loved it too...."
Wee Weka
"Amazing little place hidden away! Had an amazing time trying out little beer tasters - 4 for $10 everyday from 2pm-4pm. Just an awesome Wellington..."
Rachel Lee
"The food was really good and the service was pretty good. Place was nice and loved the entrance.Food was quite pricey but luckily there was a..."
Charles Goldsmith
"Really great range of beers which are brewed onsite, and the staff have always been friendly. Itās the place to go if you like experimental beers...."
Tefbarton
"Great atmosphere and beer (making their own). The staff were also very friendly, happy to dish out tasters when trying to make a decision. Also knew..."
Ben Rowan
"Such a great space and a great team! Accommodating, friendly and the food was amazing! We were there for a work do, so there was around 35 of us. The..."
Anna Young
"Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Oh, and the beer's pretty good..."
Paulette Birchfield
"Excellent pub on Ghuznee Street. Very dog friendly. I had the Wagyu beef sandwich which was delicious. I also had the diamond eyes hazy pale ale..."
Carl
"Was recommended this place by the fellas over at Mean Doses. Didnāt disappoint, I had the puppet dancer hazy and it was a banger. So many other..."
Chris Price (Pricey)
"Sunday brunch here was choice. The big breakfast is sumptuous; the staff are intelligent and proactive; the ambience perfectly Wellington with both..."
Jack Sheppard
"Had the yummiest chicken burger I've had in ages here. Couple that with a sweet white stout, what more could you ask..."
Rob Keyzers
"Great friendly service in interesting surroundings. The cheese burger spring rolls are great and they can cater for those who aren't into beer too..."
Dan Berry
"Excellent beers and a massive selection too. The food is fabulous. Chilled vibes and really cool..."
Harry Sekhon
"For sure my favorite brewery right now. The brews are tasty as, the vibes are low-key, and the indoors section is kept nice and..."
Logan Spector
"Yes yes yes!!! The fried chicken is as legendary as I have heard. Great quaint atmosphere with the brewing tanks sitting just around near our seats..."
Yuet Chu
"Nice place to stay for a while and enjoy a good beer. The staff members are friendly and helpful to inform you of their products and services..."
Kevin James van Duuren
"Nice place with their own brewery. Not far from 5 stars... didn't get to taste their beers but food was good. Especially lamb ribs were really tasty..."
Saku Koistinen
"Great breakfast and snack meals had here, along with great coffee. They also do tons of their own brewed..."
Shaun Barrett
"Confit Duck Burger was delicious, fries perfectly cooked and delicious, really nice aioli, loved the knife securing the burger to the serving board. ..."
Charlie Fox
"Great bar. Good bar knowledgeable staff. Great beer, coffee and food. What more could you..."
Josh Wood
"Love this place! the food is super good value, and extremely tasty. Love the simplicity of the menu. Always great beer options on tap. Came here for..."
Natalie Grant
"Great chill ambience, comfortable seating, friendly staff, and consistently delicious..."
Grace Griffiths
"It's a really nice place for a meal and a beer on ghuznie Street in Wellington with friendly, helpful staff, and if you scan the menu, you see the..."
"A huge asset to Khandallah. Really lovely, warm, cosy aesthetic - you do feel right at (your upmarket) home. The menu was very well thought out,..."
Anna
"If you want a guaranteed great night out with beautiful food and wine, this is the place to come to. The lamb blackstrap is lovely, the venison so..."
Kris
"Had a dinnerĀ on a spur of a moment. Service was attentive, food exquisitely delicious.Ā Every meal had unexpected twist in taste. Well presented,..."
Tanja Injac
"Great vibe, awesome service and delicious food! The share plates are fantastic - especially the Middle Eastern Lamb and the market fish! We will..."
Cherie Knights
"Out of the way, quiet but cozy atmosphere with beautiful food and a great wine list. Highly recommended for brunch + dinner. Enjoyed the clam..."
Will Rossiter
"Have been a few times now and every time this little resteraunt had been superb. Both for dinner and brunch. Innovative , tasty and great service...."
Fred Phillips
"We have been here a handful of times for dinner and today brunch. The food on each visit has been exceptional and we have had consistently good..."
FurryBrownGuy
"The Cashmere Lounge is such a aĀ yummy place to eat out with a great atmosphere.Ā The food is amazing and very presentable.Ā Along with this, the..."
Nicole Ballantyne
"A great and unique experience! Very pleasant and relaxing environment, very attentive front of house staff and extreme attention to detail with the..."
John Price
"What a great place! Tucked away in khandallah this restaurant offer fantastic food for sharing, and has a cozy atmosphere. The master stock beef..."
EpiCurious
"Excellent, amazing food. If you want a gastronomic experience then this is definitely the place to go. This was our second visit and I can't believe..."
"I visited the Cashmere Lounge for the first time this weekend and it was such aĀ great experienceĀ I had to write a review.Ā The host was so..."
Kez Sarge
"Called into Khandallah's Cashmere Lounge for the first time today. I really enjoyed the experience. It has a really relaxed cool vibe, great winelist..."
John Jackson
"This is a new restaurant and a new concept for Khandallah - tapas style. Ambience is excellent and there is an extensive wine list. The service was..."
Brenda Dykes
"Went here for lunch. Really enjoyed the food and the rest of our table did as well. Will certainly go back. There is a good menu to select from and..."
Peter
"We enjoyed a lovely meal last week to celebrate our Dad's 70th Birthday. The food, drinks and service from Gary was outstanding. Everything is very..."
Emily Drummond
"I recently visited the Cashmere Lounge Restaurant and Bar and was thoroughly impressed with my experience. From start to finish, the service was..."
Morne Smart
"Excellent service and food! Thank you for making an effort to arrange a table for us :)
Steak and Lamb were excellently done, Salmon was very well..."
papier
"The Cashmere Lounge is a very cool atmospheric neighbourhood restaurant.
Menu offers something for everyone. The quality of the ingredients skills..."
The Ubiquitus Gastronaut
"It has been a while since we had a decent dinner out in Wellington, and glad we stopped by. Everything we had was excellent in taste, with friendly..."
Navin K
"My wife and I have been on the search for a really, really great steak. And tonight, after more than a year of searching high and low in New Zealand,..."
Duncan Cramer
"For us, my husband and I, it's one of the two places to go in Khandallah ā¤ļøāØ When we are here, we don't regret the town and its..."
Elvira SELISCHI
"Stunning food and service. Great to have a top class local dining option with some familiar faces. Will go back. Many..."
Geoff
"Mark and his staff were once again superb, and the food divine. Thanks for a relaxing, warm and enjoyable evening of food and..."
Brodie Sadgrove
"We celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary here last night: the service was top notch and the food was superb. Recommended as a venue to celebrate..."
"Me and my father decided to detour Newtown this weekend and visit @vivamexiconz š²š½šÆš®. This eatery has been one of our family favourites..."
Veeral Patel
"Delicious meals - been 3 times and we tried a different meal each time.Staff are really friendly and a great atmosphere..."
Mark Nicholls
"Visiting Wellington for the weekend. Tried this place, extremely cute. You can wear Zambreros to the table.Food is extremely reasonably priced...."
Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu
"Went for my birthday lunch with coworkers and had an amazing experience, even learning some Spanish when ordering. My enchiladas mole was fabulous,..."
Kelsey Fly
"Love Viva Mexico. The staff are friendly and one the times I have been there have all been wearing Sombreros !! I love that ! Cannot go past the..."
Jade Amber
"Great service, the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable! I got to try cactus šµ in the Mexican style for the first time and I must say I..."
Janhavi Soni
"Excellent cheerful ambience, great drinks & great food. The staff are friendly. The staff gave me a free drink as my meal I ordered came out later..."
Ivan Rainforth-Gott
"A little pricey for what you get, but yummy. The quesadillas are great, and the empanadas are good. Service can be little variable but the food is..."
Trevor Landers
"Good food - really weird service though. The service was very awkward. The impression I got was that they were somewhat understaffed when we visited...."
The Food Snob
"Excellent! The best Mexican food in Wellington. I remember the flavors of real Mexican cuisine times I have traveled to Mexico. I recommend the..."
ToƱo Ibarra LĆ³pez
"Went in a group of 5 - Margaritas .. quick friendly staff / service - Margaritas .. flavorsome food with good portions - Margaritas .. definitely..."
Don Smith
"I really want to love it here, the atmosphere is great and every time I've gone the staff have been really nice but there's just something that stops..."
Jenjaroo
"We went on a friday night - great atmosphere, very friendly service. They made a mistake with our order so they offered a free drink each which was..."
Natasha Taepa
"Out of all the Mexican restaurants I've eaten at in Wellington: Mexico, Pan Du Muerto, Tequila Joes - this definitely is the stand out winner, as far..."
Kklovestoeat
"Brilliant food, brilliant price, brilliant atmosphere!Ā Authentic, flavoursome meals served quickly, with a smile.Ā Always a bright bubbling..."
Food Mm
"Last time I ate at Viva Mexica was when it was in the bus across the street.The new premises (well, new for me anyway) are great. Love the..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Went here for dinner and had the small pollo (chicken) quesadilla. Absolutely loved it and was a very decent portion for only $13. Staff are very..."
I Love Food
"We popped in tonight with a guest from Auckland. Booked earlier in the day and were taken to a table next to a heater which was nice as its the end..."
Simon Kearsley
"I love this place. Good food, awesome margharitas, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service - what more could one ask for? Maybe that the sauce over..."
Liz
"Came in with a friend last night - was pretty good and staff were friendly. Sangria was great! However as both vegetarians we found the vegetarian..."
Mueslilo
"It's buzzing inside- vibrant decor, fun music, happy diners. We went on an early Sunday evening and by the end of our meal, the place had filled up..."
Lennie L
"okay- i can't type in Spanish. but i have been inspired here, I lived locally, so I saw the construction of the restaurant- and it's hospitality is..."
Kata Reid
"Delicious food which I'm told is authentic but wouldn't know because I don't know what authentic is. However, the food was a far cry better than any..."
L Anderson
"This place is great! Food is amazing - especially love the Chicken Taco Soup!! Perfect for lunch and so tasty. Staff are friendly. Would..."
Dawn Green
"Everything was perfect. Easily lives up to its reputation of having the best Mexican food in..."
L Anderson
"Best authentic Mexican in Wellington!! New indoor venue in Newtown is awesome. Been ordering the tortilla soup for over two years and still my..."
Lynley Pixie Annand
"In general this is a very nice place to go. Highly recommended.In my experience:Positive:-They have true Mexican food..."
Coolio
"I love love love this place! Have eaten there at least 8 times since they opened earlier this year. The food is fresh, vibrant and delicious. The..."
Anneliese
"One of my new favourite places to eat. Am glad viva Mexico has opened down the road from me, so I don't have to travel right into town. The food is..."
Louise
"Well, what a refreshing change. It is so good to finally have somewhere that serves authentic Mexican fare. This is not your bog standard..."
Danielle Croome
"Clearly Arthur B. doesn't know what he is talking about! At Viva Mexico you get real traditional Mexican food! Corn chips is texmex... there is no..."
Rosa R
"Apparently these guys just opened last Wednesday in Newtown. Lovely set up with an antique converted coach as indoor space and lots of outdoor..."
Stefan Jendersie
"Love the food and the ambience!
Came here with my ladies and we had fun with yummy food, lovely ambience (the interior design is super colorful and..."
indah nuria Savitri
"It really looks like a cantina, all we needed is a mariachi band. Great atmosphere, delicious food with warm and friendly service from the serving..."
R A-Yee
"Very instagrammable joint and live the vibes. Service was 5star excellent. We didn't even say anything about celebrating a birthday. The service..."
Eileen Lui
"Absolutely amazing. The energy of the staff and how proactive and professional they all are is great. You order and your food is there so fast! I..."
Luna Marshall-Somerville
"As authentic as it gets. On the day we visited our chef was one of their Mexican chefs. The food was fresh, flavoursome, and full of colour. The..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
"Pretty darned good! I am a swift judge since I come from Arizona. The green salsa much better than the red. The lamb taco was bomb. All in all good..."
Justin Hoernschemeyer
"Stunning food as always. Brilliant flavours, and presentation. The atmosphere is always warm and inviting too. It was my birthday, and they had a..."
Mark āKatziā Pointon
"BEST Mexican food I have had in New Zealand. Portion sizes are amazing for the price and so flavourful. Service is great. The place can get a little..."
Charlotte Bolger
"This is the gold standard for Mexican in Wellington, every time my partner and I have dined here itās been an amazing 10/10 experience.
From the..."
Dan Harding
"Gracias por la experiencia mejicana compa. I haven't had Tres Leches dessert since living back in Texas and it was a treat!
Thank you for the proper..."
Bluberry and Lavendar Panacotta with Cracked Meringe and White Chocolate
Vegetarian Pizza Fully Loaded
nuggets
Burger
Rhubarb Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
Chicken Burger
Boysenberry Ice Cream
hot chocolate
Beer and a Thirsty Bumble Beer Lol
Pasta dish
Pale Ale
Red IPA
Coffee Martini
Apple Cider
Steak Sandwich and Fries
Kid's Burger
TiramisĆŗ
Chocolate Mousse
Tender Pork Belly
Tapas
Burger Wellington 2019
Tacos
Prawn Fettuccine
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Fusion
Gastropub
New Zealand
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"A fair range of choices on the Tapa menu. We ordered chicken bites (unfortunately very over done), edamame (were ok didn't like the seasoning), fries..."
Marama
"Nice beers. Good atmosphere. Didnāt look at the menu but what was being served at other tables looked..."
Chris B
"The service here is amazing! Our waitress came over just the right amount of times, made great drinks recommendations and all the food came out in..."
Isabella Clague
"Generic kiwi pub. But food was good. Had the Pizza and normally I don't finish a whole one at dinner (take 2/3 slices home for lunch) but damn I..."
Heide
"A local hangout. Warm place, friendly efficient waitstaff. They seem to care about their quality and..."
Alex Capi
"My family and I had a lot of pleasure of having our lunchtime there!
There was a lot of free space in Upland Rd to park our car. A ramp is available..."
Matthieu MARY
"Service was excellent, friendly, helpful, every need was happily catered for, live entertainment was such a wonderful surprise, menu great and meals..."
Polly Florence
"Great friendly and accommodating staff, excellent drinks, and good pub food. Steak night on Wednesday was especially delicious and well..."
Kelley S.
"Amazing food, lovely service and the kids food is actual good food rather than frozen supermarket fish fingers you often find on other restaurants..."
Caitlyn Dunne
"Surprisingly tasty food. Kids were really enjoying the dinner.
It is not in the pictures but pasta was really nice. And of course good beer range for..."
Claris Chung
"received only the finest service from a very sweet girl (i think she said her name was aylish, sorry if misspelt). definitely recommend the..."
Bryony Russell
"The best Thai Beef Salad I've ever had! Great entertainment and good service! Next time I'm getting the Chocolate Mousse all to myself as a spoonful..."
Chrissy C
"Fantastic little pub with an excellent selection of drinks and a great food menu.
Unsung hero of the margarita scene.
If you're a fan of Margaritas..."
Laurence Lewis
"Good atmosphere and staff, love to visit..."
Graham Broom
"Great vibes, great service. Eilish makes the best cocktails!! Best pub chips..."
Mollie Zara Lord
"Popped in for some tacos and beer on a sunny day, really good. All the tacos were delicious, fries were too, but couldn`t finish them. Beer was cold..."
GORDON BROTHERSTON
"My first 2022 WOAP burger - very tasty. The beer match at $13 for a 330ml can is a bit steep..."
Brendan Quigan
"This is our local while on holiday visiting from England.
In the lovely village of Kelburn, great food and lovely friendly staff.
Will miss this..."
"Olive is such a cute cafe that serves some serious killer food. Eggs Benedict is always a favourite, but the eggs are definitely a make or break for..."
Jina Hong
"Meal: MontrealDrink: cappucino w/ cinnamonIt was a hearty meal, just as you'd expect good poached eggs with smoked salmon and..."
Doris Ma
"Classy decor, friendly staff and beautiful food. One of the best in Wellington for a fine brunch!..."
Rohan
"Great service, awesome food especially the eggs Benedict and the big breakfast! Mimosas were a great addition to our 9 person breakfast as well!..."
Sarah Fromont
"I love Olive, the staff were friendly and accommodating. The food is always delicious and the option to sit outside is lovely, a luxury on cuba..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"Absolutely wonderful dining experience, perfect choice for celebrating our special occasion. Divine food, awesome service at an inconspicuous cool..."
Eating My Way Around
"Great service, food, vibe all around - an ideal brunch cafe! The outdoor seating area is lively, one of our favourite spots in Wellington. Highly..."
Seo
"Very nice ambience. Not too noisy, spacious and several different areas to sit. Coffee, got chocolates and tea were excellent. Friendly service and..."
Mike Currie
"Lovely cafe with wonderful service. I liked their interior, makes it such a peaceful place to hangout. Just happened to wander by while exploring..."
Marnelli
"A delightful cafe located in one of Wellington's most cool streets (Cuba Street), lives up to its reputation. I was told that this cafe serves..."
Kausthub Desikachar
"Ask to sit outside in the back. It's covered and heated. The staff are wonderful and the food is even better, made all the more tasty in the lush..."
Derrick Olivier
"This place is really nice. The interior is very interesting as it is naturally finished cos of its oldness. We had our breakfast here before going..."
Robert Jaime Fernandez
"They had such a good atmosphere. They have this small little outdoor area filled with potted plants and it just gives the place this brilliant..."
Selena
"My partner and I were visiting Wellington and decided to have breakfast here. It looked very busy from the street so we almost thought we might not..."
Sam
"Their desserts are absolutely amazing. They look stunning and taste even better! I recommend the whittakers pannacotta. My friend ordered the banana..."
Crumpet King
"Lovely brunch experience at Olive. The big breakfast was okay overall. I always love a well-poached flowing yolk, Olive's big breakfast had just..."
AJ
"First time to Olive. Really good food (eggs cooked perfect) and coffee was good. Service was a little slow to begin with, (wasn't too busy) but..."
Sharon Harvey
"Walked into this place and it was very cool. Ā Chilled outside area out back. Ā Great atmosphere and service, wine list was diverse and accessible -..."
Fat Dad
"Awesome little restaurant, menu offers something different and they will change it up to suit dislikes and allergies. The staff are the most..."
Jocelyn Simpson
"Came for brunch with a friend and really enjoyed.Food was fast and lovely, smoothies are tasty with a lot of flavour.Peaceful but does get..."
Jordan
"Foreign foodies looking to eat in Wellington at any time of the day get down to Olive, I can't praise it enough. Ā I had dinner here with a group of..."
Marmaduke Pickthall
"The fish was cooked to perfection it melted in my mouth. The pickle and yogurt made a really good balance with the richness of the fish, and the..."
Nitia Sari
"Love this place. Friendly staff, artistic decor and great food!-all in one place. Been there fore lunch but would love to try their dinner menu..."
Christian
"Went here for a breakfast this weekend as many of friends have recommended to this place to me. The food here is amazing! We ordered eggs florentine..."
Foooodie Explorer
"I like Olive as is consistently good. Had a nice meal last night with a juicy and tender Scotch fillet main and partner liked her lamb shoulder. They..."
Ken Romeril
"What a delight to dine at Olive! The vegan version of 'The Works' is unbelievably amazing, the staff were attentive and endearing, and the ambiance..."
This Week's Roommates
"A solid breakfast which friendly staff and reasonable pricing. I had the eggs florentine with a side of avo- it was fresh, well cooked, and..."
Blair Kennedy
"Went there and the fish was actually really good. Wish we had some more in our plates though or that the chips would be home made but all in all it's..."
Ines
"Again another place that's been around forever and I've never been to! Went for bunch and ordered the olive breakfast expecting just your typical..."
Miss K
"The first place I ate at when I visited Wellington for the first time. I was very impressed by the ambiance of Olive, so calm and relaxing. I sat by..."
Biggiechee
"We've been to Olive several times in the past and always enjoyed it. It's been a while and we happened to pop in on the off chance for lunch...."
Sean P E Fleming
"Was very impressed with our dinner here. The staff were friendly and took the time to explain the items in the menu. Wine was a good match and we..."
Weenutter
"Lovely atmosphere! Been here twice. On the first occasion 6 of us went there to get hot chocolates on a Saturday night and they were a good..."
Amber Wooller
"Wellington has plenty of good cafes but none better than Olive. With cutesy decorations and friendly staff, it makes for a nice Sunday feed. I had..."
Featured Eats
"Nice place! The breakfast is so good and coffee good too! I like this place! And it open very early. It so nice! On Cuba Street, good for visitors...."
Spencer Zhan
"Been for dinner here three times came with my husband tonight , the service is the best we sat in the garden area , great atmosphere ,we had..."
Fiona
"The staff here were approachable and friendly when we walked in. Seated us in the back even though it was quite busy. Me and my friends were easily..."
Tim Armstrong
"Simply outstanding, top notch meals and quality service. Wellington has a plethora of quality cafe, however Olive is the leader of the..."
Medium_Rare
"Myself and two friends with a healthy interest in both food and beer attended the Beerstronomy event at Olive on Tuesday night (8 Sept). The food and..."
Robbie G
"Really nice place, we went there for Brunch and it was a very good decision. The dish was delicious eggs, toast, bacon, spinach, mashrooms, grilled..."
Loly
"If you've never been to Olive then you're in for a treat! This cafe is a Cuba street must, the outdoor area is like being in a jungle, surrounded by..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Olive might come off as slightly up market, but there's no sign of snobbyness within. Spoilt for choice in that particular part of Cuba street for..."
James Ford
"Olive is my absolute favourite place for a big breakfast. The homemade hash deserves a big thumbs up. I would highly recommend Olive for your next..."
Angela Liu
"Recently came here at the recommendation of a friend. Upon arrival I felt it to be a small yet well laid out area. It was an intimate setting,..."
Josh
"I went here for breakfast on the weekend. It was super busy and was lucky enough to get a table for 2. Me and my partner ordered flat whites and the..."
Damon
"This is a restaurant where you are guaranteed food of fine dining quality without the eye watering price tag. Ā The chef has pulled together a menu..."
Susie
"User reviews. Amazing food and brilliant staff. Can not recommend this charming cafe enough but also it doesn't get to popular so i can't get a..."
Brandon Allan John Gloyn
"Best coffee in Wellington!!. Everytime I get a flatwhite from here I'm blown away by the quality of it. Perfect every single time! So impressed and I..."
"The food was decent enough, as was the coffee, but the whacky (and irritating) new age organ "music" coming from the speakers was enough to have us..."
Heneedsfood
"Olive use to be one of my local haunting grounds before I went off on my OE. Ā This is perhaps the first time I have visited this place since I have..."
Rosemary Young
"A Wellington institution! Olive have recently extended their outside area and what a treat! There are lots of plants and you kind of feel like you're..."
Chris Carabine
"Great coffee & tea, excellent atmosphere, wonderful staff. I enjoyed a chai latte & a peppermint tea while reading my book completely..."
Zoe
"Dropped by here for breakfast one weekday. I fell in love immediately with the place. They have a gorgeous setting, and it reminded me of those..."
Oisin O'Reilly
"It's always rare to have a big breakfast that's perfect. So many components and not all of them are perfect or complimentary. For Olive, their 'Olive..."
Wilson Chau
"Olive is a favourite of mine when I come down to Wellington. They serve consistently good food with near impeccable service. Great to see such a..."
Amy Webb
"Wow! Came here with a group and was blown away by the amazing scrambled eggs! The best I have ever tasted. Will definitely be coming back. This place..."
Connie
"Thoroughly enjoyed dinner here. We sat in the garden next to the fireplace. Very lovely setting with enough lighting. Excellent customer service (I..."
Shelley Lu
"Thoroughly enjoyable night. The company was great, the meal was fantastic, our waiter was pleasant and helpful. To top it off our guest of honour,..."
Barney Knox
"Enjoyed a lovely meal here recently. Three different mains ordered at the table and all beautifully flavoured. Service perhaps a little off hand..."
Bill S
"Food is amazing, service is excellent, and they serve the nicest Riesling! Been there twice for dinner now and it's been top service..."
Tina Park
"Went here for tapas and wine with a group of overseas friends. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. Great wine! The only thing was that out..."
Jack Bradnock
"Olive has had a bit of a makeover and while it has always been a great coffee and daytime place, it now has a very appealing evening restaurant..."
Margaret A
"We went for a Sunday morning post run breakfast. The food (poached eggs, tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms). Decor was nice and the service from the..."
Theresa
"Went for dinner on Saturday night, this is a beautiful restaurant and the staff were amazing. The head waiter (didn't get his name) was so great,..."
Desley Gamer
"Had a great brunch here on a Saturday morning. Got the little private dining room which had its own heater. Staff were friendly. The meat & eggs..."
Pete Lead
"Our group of seven enjoyed dinner in Olive's cosy back room last night, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, as we did when we celebrated at Olive..."
Susan
"My partner and I went into Olive for dinner last night.. The waitress (Danielle) was exceptional and explained the specials perfectly. The wine list..."
Brettski
"Went to Olive cafe for dinner two of us.The service was great - a chatty friendly young woman who was very knowlegdeable and recommended what..."
Karen Krogh
"Delicious! Super friendly staff, great food and pretty well priced. Go to Olive quite a lot, love their casual lunch and tapas menu. had..."
Kate O'connor
"Walking in to the courtyard at Olive is like walking into a luscious jungle dream. Palms and other foliage sit around in pots while tables with irons..."
Madicattt
"We enjoyed the interior design and there was a nice ambiance. The waitress was lovely. There was a small, seasonal menu but it had good options. The..."
Cassie Mitchell
"An absolute must visit for anyone whoās in the Capital! Great atmosphere with lovely staff and they even have a garden courtyard (basically unheard..."
Isabella Clague
"The toasted chili cheese spinach scone was very delicious. Nice ambiance. But the cafe was very busy during breakfast so we feel that we have to..."
IsH
"The coffee is great. The breakfast is amazing ( my favorite are the olive works and waffle of the day). However, 1 star off for the lunch menu as..."
Naung
"Went to Olive on a Tuesday and they have their special TUESDAY NIGHT TRIO. Three unique courses for $55 pp. really enjoyed everything, the service..."
Nanz Dee
"Pumpkin & tofu gnocchi was incredible! Unfortunately chicken thigh disappointing - slaw was soggy in dressing and chicken was over fried. We asked..."
Shannon
"We had a fantastic breakfast in the stunnng courtyard. Couldnāt fault the food, the scotch eggs and salad were fantastic. Great service and good..."
Katrina
"Our first meal In Wellington and it set a high bar. An attractive and interesting set of spaces. But we were happy to be in the window - one seeing..."
Hamish Pringle
"A culinary bastion of contemporary New Zealand cuisine, Olive restaurant has been serving French, Italian, and Kiwi inspired dishes for well over 20..."
Ivan Teh
"A fun hip spot for brunch. Great atmosphere, particularly in the back courtyard. Food was quite good (had the Olive Works) and their coffee was solid..."
Sid Malak
"Initial FOH person who took me to the seat was not the most hospitable, the order taking person was great ā friendly and professional.
The service..."
Challo
"I had the crispy skin pan fried fish of the day and it was outstanding. Glass of hawkes bay rose and antipodes sparkling water. Loved the entire..."
Mark Cossin
"Cute place for a quiet drink and meal if you go in the afternoon. Lovely food and excellent..."
Harmony Paea
"Best hash brown ever.
And not your fault it's everywhere - sourdough gets really crunchy when toasted - a bit too crunchy to enjoy. Everything else..."
Deborah Collins
"Walk-in this popular restaurant located at the popular Cuba Street. Lucky we got the seats at the lush backyard. The fish of the day - John Dory is..."
Maggie Chen
"My partner had the market fish (forgot to take a photo before she started eating!!) for lunch and I had a cocktail, both were delicious and the..."
Annie White
"Beautiful fresh food and super lovely..."
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"What a find!
The gr8 food, delicious coffee, and friendly staff made our day. I had the 'Today's cured fish', which was a taste sensation. I 'm now..."
"I recently dined at One80 restaurant and was thoroughly impressed by both the exquisite. The menu showcased a variety of innovative dishes, blending..."
Pratik Nagpal
"Amazing food.
The beef wellington was the winner. The lamb was average compared to the beef wellington.
Delicious entree and desert as..."
Faezeh Zahedi
"Outstanding beef Wellington, medium rare has just cooked perfectly. Service was..."
Nina Smith
"Very nice hotel restaurant with excellent food. The servers were really nice as well and the Beef Wellington was amazing. My first time having it and..."
Verlyn Severson
"beef wellington was good but that Earl Grey creme brulee....... omg. I'd come back here just for that. so yummy š it was so smooth and creamy and..."
Peony Yang
"Wonderful view. Delicious food. The service was mediocre at best, as the food and drinks were taken off the table before we had finished our meals..."
Ursula Rehr
"Went for a dinner with the friend, lovely service, great location, really good food, worth coming..."
Elena Byzova
"We've been fans for a long time and had the pleasure of experiencing the brand new summer menu on its debut. AMAZING (totally overused word but it's..."
Jennifer Looman
"Amazing Experience! We loved all of our dishes! The staff were friendly and we got a window seat to see the views. Would highly..."
Aimee Hockenhull
"Great food and superb service. Well done team.
Couldnāt have asked for more. Family friendly, great views, pleasant ambience and happy..."
Vikrant Singh
"Had our fine dinning experience for our trip to Wellington booked in here. Arrived and had cocktails at the bar to begin, the cocktails were served..."
Tony Jeanes
"Beautiful lunch having high tea here. Staff were accommodating to our dietary preferences for no seafood. This place as great views except when you..."
Francine Jones
"Superb. A well thought out menu with amazing dishes. Chose to stay in house just to have the pleasure of dining here again. Very pleasant staff. Make..."
Rob Wilks
"The start of our evening here was very slow. We were forgotten about for 15 mins with no water or menus until we flagged a waiter down.
Upon walking..."
Tarina Hodgson
"Food was amazing, so nice and different. But staff were unorganised , the people next to us were seated after us, had had there mains before we had..."
Daniel Rao
"One of the best dining experience Iāve ever had! Great foood, service and..."
Dianne Kay
"Didn't want to venture into town so booked a table at last minute super glad I did!! Everything from amuse was 10/10. Every cooked to perfection and..."
kim ross
"Good place a a dinner. Bar staff is super friendly and..."
"Found this place by chance on Zomato!Booked for birthday dinner on A Wednesday night. Ambience calming, relaxing, decor elegant, safisticated..."
Dotty Iorangi
"Amazing place to have a great meal with your friends. Make sure you have a great appetite before you come here, as they serve you unlimited BBQ. The..."
Jacob Elanjickal
"25 close family and friends had the most wonderful dinner for uncle's birthday! Prior to the event Harpreet was excellent to deal with - so..."
Mele Wendt
"An excellent experience!šPork scotch, salmon and beef sirloin were highly recommended! Crispy skin with chewy and juicy meat inside served..."
Jinjing Fang
"Great service and well cooked food. The rump steak was my favorite and the drink choice is huge. Price was also big but worth it for a special..."
Alan McIlwaine
"Excellent! Sure the price is quite hefty for a meal, but it is so worth it! Pork, 2 types of beef cuts, salmon, chicken, lamb...Not to mention the..."
James Ong
"This is one amazing restaurant. It is one of the few places that I could not eat everything. A group of us went for lunch and it was outstanding...."
Ian De Terte
"This place is amazing, all three courses were superbly cooked, outstanding service, lots of meat and seafood, I had the best tiramisu of my life an..."
Bobby
"Wildfire in Wellington is simply amazing. What a find this place is. The service was the best I have ever experienced at a restaurant and the food is..."
Bridget
"Went for our anniversary dinner and this place did not disappoint! The waiters were so kind and their service was unbelievable. The atmosphere felt..."
Adam F
"The meats were delicious, perfectly cooked! Tasty and juicy. Our favorite was the chicken and the pork, but we loved the lamb and the beef as well...."
Romain Bacino
"This place is absolutely amazing. We got the premium menu, and wow. So delicious! If you are a meat lover this place is for you! The staff were so..."
Hannah-Bradee Phillips
"Awesome experience. Best Brazilian food I have ever had, even if it was my 1st time. Great staff awesome food & must try the tequila mockingbird...."
Ron Aunoa
"If you have never been here, you need to make the time, don't be scared if you have dietary restrictions, you will not be disappointed. The service..."
Julie Murdoch
"Absolutely amazing, food, drink ,staff. Really impressed. Loved everything. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Staff went above and beyond for..."
Ian&Trudy Green
"So this was our 1st time dining here. The experience was next level. Food delicious. Service was was really 5ā we will definitely be going back. We..."
Fei Evans
"Great service, food is not too bad, especially if you are hungry, you can eat as much as you want! although I personally found it very salty, would..."
The Fern House
"Excellent food. The meat was well-cooked and the side dishes were very delicious. I enjoyed that there were a variety of dishes presented to my..."
Tupsytippy 0.4
"Absolutely fantastic. Great customer service. Absolutely delicious food. Wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend and will definitely go..."
Tracey Taylor
"Great dinner trip. Service was faultless really helped make the evening. Food was good, dietry options were plentiful, the starters and sides could..."
Luke Dienes
"This one's for the memory box!
Perfect scores all round, no questions asked! One of the best experiences in Wellington so far and highly recommend..."
"A really awesome Mexican place in The Aro. The tequila range is extensive as the name implies and plenty of non alcoholic options too. Their..."
Jay
"Well itās just too damn bad we canāt rate a 6/5 because Tequila Joeās has changed the game. Satisfaction ā Taste ā A desire to travel to..."
Charle Megala
"It was one of their busy nights despite the 'bomb low' forecast. The manager was able to sit 2 of us within 15 minutes. Each of us ordered $25 all..."
Sau
"Been coming here for a while, awesome service and banging food, cowboy fries and wings are so good! You don't get anything else like this in..."
Cam Newman
"Came here with a group of friends for all you can eat Taco Tuesday and fair to say all of us left satisfied and happy.The fish, pork and chicken..."
Ritchie Sachdev
"I came here on a thursday night for all you can eat tostada. The tostada were nice. However, base weren't crispy enough which made it more difficult..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Had dinner here a couple of nights ago. Ordered a couple of drinks each, one of us had hard pink lemonade and the other had one of their tequila..."
NB
"We went here for the all you can eat tostadas which came with Baja fries and a variety of unlimited sides - they gave us lots of guac which was..."
Stacy Heyman
"Awesome all you can eat food here would highly recommend to friends and family! Loved the tacos loved the tequila loved everything! Defiantly will be..."
David Rangi
"We tried the two for one tostadas and really enjoyed them. Loads of food, fresh and tasty without being too flash. Service was excellent. Great..."
Sarah Grundy
"I was looking for a venue for my sister's big birthday and knew she loved Mexican, when I google searched Tequila Joe's came up and with one glance..."
Marara Reweti-Stevens
"Had my 21st there this weekend and absolutely loved it! Great staff and service, putting up with all of us dragging them out onto the dance floor...."
Ivy Skelton
"All you can eat Taco Tuesday is awesome. The entire night was so laid back and chill. Really yummy tacos and great drinks. It is great how you..."
Hayley Millard
"Had the All you can eat Tacos and loved it. Combine that with a new Tuatara jug and you pretty much have a great time out guaranteed. Would recommend..."
Connor Finlayson
"Went for three for two Thursday and had a wonderful time! Loved the intimacy of the small space, and the inviting decor. A group of four each had a..."
Mia Henry-John
"Loved it. Went here for date night and the staff and atmosphere were amazing. The waitress was professional and very friendly. The food was..."
Carmody Little
"Got one voucher on first table, so food are 50% off. We had chicken enchiladas and fish taco. Enchiladas were good but I like taco more. Baked corn..."
Kate Yan
"I had Tequila Joe's all you can eat Tacos for the first time, and it was amazing. I have had coeliac disease for 1 year now and this was the first..."
Tori
"Great food, great service. Always love this place!The food is excellent and really authentic to what I tried while in North America. It's always..."
Troy Mihaka
"Okay so I must admit that I've walked past this place a few times and dismissed it as just one of 'those tacky fake mexican places with an equally..."
Shaye Cameron
"We organised our social club function at Tequila Joes and this was the best little bar to have a fun night out with your mates, we were so well..."
Tanya Kaipo
"I have been meaning to write this for a while! I had my 30th birthday party here in Feb and we had a blast! A friend and I booked the whole bar for..."
Alana Corney
"Great tequila selection. Food is delish and very reasonably priced. Fish tacos are tops! Small place but great atmosphere and staff. The cheese..."
Kai Finder
"Loved this place!!! Went on All You Can Eat Taco Tuesday ( $20 for this special), was super small but packed, so I strongly recommend making a..."
Pelise
"Went here for a late snack and drinks. It's cosy though a bit loud for conversation. Both of us got a nostalgia kick out of the the 90s alt rock mix..."
Samuel Mellor
"Fantastic wee venue. Great easy menu, full and inspired flavours and flexible to allow for GF/DF/VG/V diners! BYO allowed and amazing tequila and..."
Amber Scott-Harvey
"I booked Tequila Joe's for a bachelor party function. Organising it from Auckland could've been difficult but Adam made it a complete breeze - lots..."
Dom O
"Adam and his team at Tequila Joe's put on an awesome function for us with exceptional food, spectacular drinks and great hospitality! The location..."
Carl Penwarden
"Went on a Tuesday night for the $20 all you can eat Taco's great fun, Tacos types come out in random order, and all pretty tasty. Plenty of..."
Aaron Bird
"Very friendly staff. Great food. Excellent drink selection. 4.5/5..."
Lisa
"Awesome food, great staff and fun atmosphere. The cheese dip is fantastic! Lots of veggie options and staff are willing to explain the menu if..."
Anya Jenkins
"Awesome tex-mex food with a great Americana feel. Food is excellent, cheese is sublime, and the drinks keep your thirst at bay long in to the night...."
Matthew Lewis
"Excellent spot to enjoy a tasty as margarita or some bangin Mexican food. Staying late for drinks till 3am is always awesome too. Always good music..."
Clark Rogers
"This place is awesome. So much so that I visited twice in one week. My first visit was with friends who are big foodies. We dined on a Saturday..."
Amy
"What a neat place!Large drinks list , great vibe, and really fresh feisty food. I normally think of mexican food as being cheese..."
David Benjes
"Right from the start TJs gave me great service. We came from out of town for my partners birthday and thet made an exception to their no booking rule..."
Paul Jenkin
"Fantastic place. Excellent cocktails with a number being served in AEG jars. Quirky approach which really works. The service was spot on and we..."
Marianna ...
"Tequila Joeās had only been open for a couple of days when we found it. They donāt get heaps of foot traffic on Vivian Street, but we passed this..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Our favourite place to eat, and we often travel from the Wairarapa just for Tequila Joes!!! Highly recommend the buffalo wings, with the classic..."
Lucy Adlam
"Loved my experience at Tequila Joes - I even went back twice in one week! Both instances I was there for All you can eat Tacos, and it didn't..."
Leigh-Ann Weaver
"Had an "interesting" Margherita; see pic; it was very good!
We had the all-you-can-eat Tuesdays Tacos. Delivery was timely. I managed to eat six..."
That's MrD2u
"What a cool wee spot! I came in with some friends for all your can eat tacos and it was definitely worth it. All of the tacos were delicious and..."
Hannah Allan
"nimble feet hurried along to grab this and that. it was all a good bit of fun. a sumptuous jolly overtook the spirits. We felt, simply YES!..."
Martha Cabout
"Aye it's pretty good. Hectic and noisy party atmosphere inside that'll see you shouting for most of the night. Food is decent but not world beating...."
Ben W
"Drinks are amazing and if you come on Tuesday or Thursday for their all you can eat tacos, you will be blown away with the number of tacos they bring..."
Kayla Kautai
"It really is the best Mexican! They were very busy, yet I was served and seated straight away. I was given enough time to decide my meal and the..."
Chantal McNaught
"Went on a Thursday night to celebrate a birthday. Had all you can eat tacos and BYO. Staff were awesome. Tacos were yummy and well seasoned enjoyed..."
Bridget Simpson
"We booked a table for my birthday BYO and the team at a tequila Joes gave me the best birthday evening! They had liased with my partner about what..."
Nina Weil
"Great buzzy vibe. Was a queue out the door tonight. We squeezed into the last two seats available and went for the all you can eat chicken wings and..."
Deborah Hughes
"Wing Wednesday is just the best idea. Such good flavour, service was perfect. Friendly and inviting, really enjoyed our meal. Highly..."
Paul Thomson
"Wonderful food. Really generous portions but super tasty. Lots of great flavors. Gotta try..."
Peter Farrelly
"Food is outstanding and service quick and attentive - don't be fooled by the lackluster decor. Portions are large - we ordered two mains and a side..."
"Went to the rooftop bar with friends. The place has a nice chill ambiance, We had pizza and a jug of sangria which arrived very quickly and both..."
Santos
"Loved everything about the place nice range of drinks and food and just the vibe of the place is great would highly recommend..."
Aman
"Service was fast and friendly. Food was also nice although the patty reminded me of a McDonalds patty.Went for lunch during WOAP with a large group..."
James Voong
"I've been to the arborist for brunch on a few occasions now, and I can safely say that it ranks in one of my top 5 brunch spots!Ā My favourite..."
Suzanne
"Everytime we come to the arborist we leave satisfied, food is always amazing, tapa sized dishes great for sharing, we take friends all the time and..."
A Girls Gotta Eat ....
"I liked it. We had snacks and drinks after work on a Thursday night. The menu was great for snacks. I wasnāt looking to dine here. It was clean...."
Dani
"Reasons why I like this place:Ā 1. Someone told me they put at least half a bottle of wine in their big jugs of sangria.Ā (Don't know how..."
Hubbabubba
"Went there for dinner last night, the pulled pork tacos were delicious and well priced! When Iām next in Wellington will definitely go there..."
Emma Davy
"Booked out the Arborist Function Room for my 21st. Such a well decorated and interesting space, nice and private/separated from the main bar - but..."
Em
"Came for Friday drinks up on the Rooftop Barsuch a chill vibe and just a nice place to hang and catch up with friends. The parmessan fries were..."
Clara Webster
"Fabulous atmosphere, hard-working and friendly staff, delicious food (and beautiful cocktails!) - will return if I get the chance to! I had the..."
Silva Star
"In Summer the rooftop bar is a winner. Complimentary hats n sunscreen - keeping its patrons sunsafe, I like it!!! The lounge chairs and turf make it..."
Crumpet King
"Food and staff are amazing. Great rooftop, especially in the summer. Been here for dinner, lots of little plates to share. Definitely have to try the..."
Lee Halford
"When you get a little bit hungry at 10pm... this was the rescue! Buttermilk fried chicken with smoked maple and parmesan fries... I m usually not a..."
ScoopScoop
"Visted for the first time on Saturday and totally blown away by the quality of the food, all sourced locally, organic and beautifully prepared.Ā ..."
Pete Thomson
"If the sun is shining in Wellington, round up the crew and head up to the Arborist Rooftop bar. My favourite place in Wellington, you can't beat this..."
Ali White
"The staff here make the place! They are all so, so lovely. From the guy making cocktails to the bouncer at the elevator. Sweet people who add so much..."
Jen
"EDIT: Have been here on numerous occasions. The rooftop bar is an awesome spot on a hot day and has heaters and blanketd for when it cools down. The..."
Vicki Wong
"Amazing small plates and cocktail menu, our regular local hang out. Love the rooftop bar and downstairs for dinner with friends...."
Tracey Lear
"quirky atmosphere, great roof top location, pleasant bar goers. It was a great time sitting under the stars with heater behind us. The food selection..."
Christian
"Been here a couple of times for coffee before, today I had lunch.We arrived just before 12pm. Pretty empty but that suited us as we had..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Nice rooftop bar but that's all it is. A seat in the sun (on a good Wellington day) and a cocktail. The view is mixed, yes you can see a bit of the..."
Rebecca
"This is a really great place to grab a beer on a Friday night. With being so close to town you can easily just walk into the clubs afterwards or use..."
Mana
"Arborist has a crazy cool rooftop bar which is a great place to show your friends. Presentation on the platters is outstanding and they have a..."
Harrison Lister
"Came here for breakfast on a work trip and ordered the corn fritters. Ā Corns fritters were nice and soft, but small. Ā Egg was poached well and dish..."
John Chin
"Had such a great meal here. Randomly decided to go as neither of us had been and it was in the entertainment book. Was unlucky as the Brussel sprouts..."
Ohhh Neil
"Didn't eat here, but a really nice place for drinks. The service was really nice and friendly and the rooftop bar has a really nice vibe to it. It..."
Saeran Maniparathy
"The butcher sausage was really really goodļ¼must tryļ½the day I try was a pork sausageļ¼the skin of the sausage was very brittleļ¼the chicken..."
Crystal
"The hot bird burger was delicious. I definitely chowed it down quickly. Crispy chicken on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Some..."
Travels4Food
"Cool place, rooftop bar setup is epic. Service was friendly and chilled plus decent drinks list. I can see myself hanging out here regularly on week..."
Wilson Chau
"Best chicken burger and Bloody Mary in Wellington!The Arborist came highly recommended from a co-worker and my first visit did not..."
Captain Underpants
"WOW what can I say this bar and eatery is awesome in many ways. We walked in and the place was humming !! Loved the light stone and greenery..."
Fancy Face
"I absolutely loved this place. The outside balcony was great to sit and people watch as we had a few cold beers. Our tummies and tastebuds..."
Featured Eats
"Love this place. The lunch menu is A great format menu mixing your choice of salads or vegetables with proteins, all expertly prepared. Brunch is..."
EpiCurious
"I didn't check out the rooftop bar as the weather was yuck but the ground level bar/restaurant was good. The menu is simple divided into meat, greens..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Came here with a few friends for dinner, not entirely knowing what to expect. The menu could be explained a little better by the staff - it's a..."
Miss K
"A cozy bar.. The chopped wood as part of the decoration is a nice touch and makes it feel like a warm and hearty place. Had myself a Wellington on a..."
Rhodri Williams
"Had dinner here the other night - it was all super tasty. The venison and mutton were amazing and both really tender. We had the brocolli, quinoa,..."
Grace
"The first thing you notice is the decor. Fresh herbs in pots litter the outside patio and you're encouraged to pick them and add them to drinks and..."
Jenjaroo
"A surprise find tonight. It was appropriately busy for a Friday night. Enough people give it a buzz, but not packed to be noisy or interupt the..."
Cheyneismyhero
"nice interior decorations, the price is fair for what I got. We went for lunch on Sat, not many people there, it's quiet and tidy. My bf had bacon..."
Carina Chang
"We recently moved offices at work, and The Arborist has become our new local. I secretly like the Swanndri-lumberjack and raw-timber look of the..."
Audra Lord
"The staff are lovely and friendly, the food and cocktails were fantastic. Will definitely be..."
Teesha Eaden
"Great vibe. Love the heating and blankets for cooler evenings. Enjoyed our drinks. Popped in to check it out before having a beautiful dinner..."
Fiona Hood
"Omg I came here with the girls for my birthday brunch. We love it! Nice service! Nice deals and nice..."
Larissa Morais
"Rooftop bar was good. Nice happy servers who were friendly and bouncy. Chips and onion rings were great. View was nice. Not extremely comfy seating...."
Deborah Hughes
"Really cute bar with rooftop and downstairs options. Enjoyed a few awesome cocktails - definitely worth a visit. Might pay to reserve a table if you..."
Vicky Brewin
"Dined here for breakfast while staying at the hotel. We stopped in once for a lazy breakfast and it was so good we came back every day we stayed...."
White & Taylor - Office
"Good experience. Couldn't visit the rooftop due to off timing. The rooftop was not available. The food was good, we enjoyed the seating area next to..."
Keshav Sharma
"We came here without much expectation and left quite satisfied. The food was delicious! The atmosphere was pretty cool and staff were really..."
Giang Nguyen
"Really cool bar and the staff were very friendly. I loved that they had a cherry drink on the menu. Unfortunately, they were out of the cherry stuff..."
Judith
"Great burgers. Had the lumberjack and REALLY enjoyed it. Service was great, very friendly. Might pay to get there early as they seem to get busy fast..."
Chris Brooks
"The staff was surprisingly friendly and the rooftop bar is indeed beautiful. The food is limited depending on the time, but you can get bar snacks..."
Max Will
"Delicious breakfast. We loved the food and ambience of the place is also very nice. Parking around the cafe could be a bit of concern but it's worth..."
Raman Singh
"Actually went to a 21st birthday in the function room of the Aborist. Had nibble platters which were delicious š and breakfast there the next..."
Lynda Goulden
"Definitely the rooftop bar of choice during sunny hours, but the Arborist's main bar also holds its own against a strong Wellington scene. More..."
J.G. Seabrook
"We went we a few girl friends! Nice atmosphere and service, 5 āļø for that. The food was good, but nothing amazing. The salad could use more..."
"Stopped in on a cold night and found a small intimate bar with an excellent range of whiskey and great cocktails. Attentive service and an intimate..."
Robert Fairhurst
"Real nice place, good set up with a large collection of spirits, cocktails and wine.
Food was also tasty and prompt. If you don't fancy anything in..."
Sean Oliver
"The only bar in Wellington that serves SMSW with a great range of whisky selections. Extremely knowledgeable about their whiskies and their friendly..."
ZIWEI WANG
"Fantastic service, and a great range of drinks. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and we very much enjoyed our brief visit. Thank..."
Alex White
"Nice breakfast/lunch choices, the baked egg with chorizo was awesome, same for the grilled halloumi. Go sit in the back near the stage/window, such a..."
Pirmin SchĆ¼rmann
"Was looking for a filling, yummy, relatively healthy, reasonably priced, vegan breakfast. This gorgeous little cafe, with incredibly kind staff, were..."
Rae Bonifacio
"I found this picture on my phone and realized I never left a review. Cozy spot, this was a couple months back maybe. I went there for brunch, service..."
A M Monteiro
"Great whiskey tasting experience! Incredible service. The style of service has changed, definitely for the better.
Would recommend a whiskey flight...."
Monk of the Future
"Told them I didn't like gin, so they made me something to try and persuade me to the trend - not 100% there, but at the station... enjoyed their..."
Carina Daly
"Open late! Delicious cocktails and attentive bar tenders. Made it a special..."
Datu Beech
"Stopped in for a round of cocktails late at night. Amazing service! Hand made cocktails for all of us and some great entertainment watching them..."
Carolyn Manuel
"Awesome vibes. Best cocktails and super knowledgeable with whiskey. This place is perfect to go to before hitting Courtney Place, or if you want to..."
Browser Guy
"The perfect covktail bar. Great staff. Amazing drinks. Great chill vibe. Service is top..."
Cam Thurlow
"Huge selection of whisk(e)y. Fun and funky environment with live music on a Thursday! Knowledgeable and fun staff. And then Alex and Lexi just had to..."
Cara Marshall
"Thanks to the friendly and knowledgeable staff I thoroughly enjoyed some great new whiskey tastes. I will definitely visit more..."
Jan-Paul de Groot
"We came in for a bite to eat around lunch time, the food was absolutely delicious! The coffee was perfect! But even more amazing was the service. 2..."
Britony McLaren
"An intimate bar to spend time with a friend. Limited menu if itās a meal you are wanting but the warm lemon olives were good. Long and narrow..."
Julie Anderson
"The staff are super friendly and the coffee always excellent. A great spot to..."
"Fidel's is a Wellington classic. The food was great and it's such a fun interesting space. Staff were friendly and helpful. A great brunch spot.
We..."
Megan Hawkless
"Weād heard positive things about Fidelās and was excited to give it a go as it had a good range of vegetarian options for brunch. The food did..."
Kirstie Hamilton
"I've been here a few times now and I think it's a pretty groovy place. The food is pretty decent and I feel like the Fidel's feast gives you a bit of..."
Kalin Soden (Kalin Potato)
"Quickly becoming a fave and regular of mine. The food is great value and usually a 10/10 homerun. And the coffee/drinks are always on. Ive yet to try..."
Sala McCarthy-Stonex
"Great food with nice cakes and treats. A great vibe and friendly service. Not table service to you have to go and order at the table! Highly..."
Sarah K
"If you are looking for that hip and rebellious feel, then this place is for you. Great coffee place too and best of all reasonably priced. Just feels..."
Aileen Gutierrez
"100% recommended - if you only go to one place in Wellington for breakfast, make it to Fidelās..."
Ana Vila
"Excellent food and kind staff. Be careful of the various floor levels throughout the..."
Brandon Bua
"Nice atmosphere, a lot of vegan and vegetarian options!!! The chicken sandwich is 10/10, chicken was so crispy. Friendly staff..."
Yaroslava Podporina
"Best thick shakes in town, although youāll pay for it at $11. But worth it. We tried their big breakfast and Caesar salad too. Both delicious. Get..."
"As always excellent food, fragrant, tasty, not too hot. We had 4 starters and 2 mains + rice & roti between 3 people - and it was way too..."
AMcK
"Had the burger thatās on offer for WOAP 2019 - Fyre Burger which delicious š the chips were like kettle fry chips. Lovely non alcoholic drink -..."
Sei
"Loved everything about this place... outstanding service and exceptional food with an open kitchen. I had the pepper and chill tofu and Iāve never..."
Emma
"Very busy here on a Friday nightStaff were very friendlyAnd the atmosphere was very welcoming The food was delicious and the service..."
Tim 51
"I really enjoyed my dining experience at Monsoon Poon for my Anniversary with my partner.Friendly and professional service. Even when they were..."
Thomas Cooley
"Such amazing yummy and flavoursome meals here! Every time it just seems to get better and better. The staff and so friendly and welcoming and very..."
Emma Bell
"Great staff. Vegetarian option. Food good portion size. Fun venue to sit in. Came here on a Monday night and the punters were all looking happy...."
Pick&Mix
"Great service, amazing food and upbeat atmosphere love this place. We often travel into Wellington to come here. Always get the shaking beef and duck..."
Jaymee O'Neill
"I have only ever had positive experiences when venturing to Monsoon Poon on Allen St.Thoroughly enjoy the mee goreng, sides and other noodle..."
Food Fanatic
"Amazing food and atmosphere, just a super dark setting. Had to read the menu with my phone torch lol. Best experience food wise Iāve had in a while..."
Ciara Woods
"Everyone Wellingtonian or a visitor to Wellington must go to Monsoon Poon. The food is always consistently amazing and the atmosphere is always fun...."
Tushar Panchal
"Great food, had the take out option and it was quite expensive! He take out menu is just as extensive as the dine in menu and the food was still hot..."
E.grace.stclair
"I loved the ambiance and the customer service. The food however was too mild for my liking given their food is indian- inspired. This place is..."
Neyotalks
"Saturday night. Waited 60 mins for a table. Too loud to talk. Restaurant got louder. Platter and FC chicken sliders for entree - Delish! Spiced..."
Sally
"YUM YUM YUM This food is DELICIOUS.We shared the Malay Hawker Fried Fish with prawns an with a yummy sauce. Also had he Shaking..."
Megha Dogra
"During our recent trip to Wellington we had dinner at this place.Ā The restaurant was quite crowded on that night but the service was still friendly..."
Tony Wan
"We really all enjoyed the dinner including the casual setting and aromatic dishes however few things that could have been improved. The served dishes..."
Christian
"Hype for this restaurant is insane, my flatmate high recommended coming here but was a wee bit disappointed. Staff were awesome, but food was a wee..."
Kelsi Butler
"Definitely one of the best restaurant In the wellington area that I've been to, highly enjoyed the kung pao chicken wings the were fantastic and the..."
Gold 25% OFF(JOEFIS) Joe F G
"Loved the feel and decor of this place. Despite being a busy Friday night we received a great service and slap up nosh! Fusion element to their menu..."
Felicity
"I really love the decor and ambience of this restaurant and the waitstaff were very friendly. We had little dragon tacos and the firecracker sliders..."
M
"Great place with super cool atmosphere! Service was pretty good but prices of food and drink was a bit pricy! However, there is a great range of..."
EFHibiscus
"I really enjoyed my dinner here! The food was delicious. The only negative criticism I have is that our main courses were quite small portions for..."
Tamara Sharland Ngatai
"Loved my prawns! The meal was a little small but came out very quickly and the taste was good just needed a little something else with the meal, I..."
Thomas
"Amazing service, delicious food and an exciting atmosphere. What more could you want!!! I got butter chicken and my partner got duck noodles. A great..."
Niamh Thomson
"Wow.Ā Just wow.Ā My bestie and I were out for a glass of wine on a cold wintry Thursday night, and took a while to decide where we shouldĀ goĀ for..."
Anna Garland
"Came here for a work team dinner and it was a great choice, they're easily able to accommodate larger numbers which is helpful. The food was..."
BethHolden
"Very busy with a short wait but i would have waited long for the amazing food. Service wa great and the food is some of the best i have had. I will..."
Greg Holland
"Considering how long I've lived in wellington it was about time I got to monsoon poon. We had a great experience - service was a little slow although..."
EpiCurious
"It had been a long time since my last meal at Monsoon Poon. It's good to see that nothing much has changed: excellent Asian fusion food in a dark,..."
Caffeinated Weka
"My partner and I went here for dinner in January and it was amazing. Service was great, food was absolutely fantastic. I got little dragon tacos and..."
Bonnie Emma
"We started with the stuffed naan (yum) and peppered squid. Ā Our mains were kid's butter chicken, Kashmir potato and pea curry and shaking beef...."
JD
"Monsoon Poon was a great experience, the wait staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the menu offers a wide variety of Asian cuisine and is a..."
Philip Doyle
"Busy place, the food is good, the service is great would recommend it to any one who likes Thai spicy food. The decor is comfortable and we liked the..."
Gaetano
"I had heard a lot about this place and finally got a chance to go here today.....Let me start with the highlight of this place... The ambience!..."
Jayita
"I've wanted to try Monsoon Poon for a loooong time! Iād heard great things.I 'd just picked my partner up from the airport and we couldn't be..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Amazing food! Highly recommend the fire cracker chicken sliders & the shaking beef salad. My absolute faves! The cocktails are awesome too. Can't get..."
Trina Trina Trina
"Early dinner at Monsoon Poon - I've been to the Auckland restaurant many times, but this was my first visit to Wellington.Great service &..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Went here for dinner with friends the otehr day and had a great time. For a Wednesday it was absolutely packed out. We ordered firecracker sliders to..."
Adaire Ward
"I'm not a fan of fusion cuisine and that's because I'm the kind of person who likes to separate everything into its proper place. Needless to say, I..."
Grace Li
"There aren't many places I give a five star to.. 4 star sometimes, 4.5 occasionally. But monsoon poon is certainly deserving of the five star I give..."
Rhodri Williams
"Hadnāt been to Monsoon Poon for about 5 years or so but decided it would be a good place for my birthday dinner. I made a good choice, this place..."
LucyGoosey
"yummy food, interesting drinks, friendly service and funky decor.Highly recommend the firecracker chicken sliders. Not my favourite Asian..."
J Isla
"Nice place to go for dinner, it's always consistent in terms of food and service alike.My picks are the firecracker chicken sliders (for..."
Miss K
"First thing to say is that Monsoon Poon has amazing service, the staff there were absolutely attentive, quick and polite. The food was amazing, my..."
Bree Turipa
"First time back in yearsĀ and I was notĀ disappointed. My partner and I ordered spiced grilled chickenĀ satay,Ā moneyĀ bag wontons and little dragon..."
Dylan Fuhrer
"I must say that the service at Monsoon Poon is just as outstanding as the restaurant's wonderful Thai cuisine! We ordered our food and it was brought..."
Orli B. Ahava
"Great atmosphere, amazing flavours! Always busy and always up to standard. Perfect curries!I'd love more parking but that's a pipe dream..."
Joshsuxxxx
"Came in with a friend last night! Drinks were really delicious! however found the food slightly disappointing. Had the Thai noodles vegetarian option..."
Mueslilo
"Trendy, upbeat atmosphere with a tasteful appointment of decor. The firecracker chicken lives up to its name, although I'm certainly glad I didn't..."
Josh
"Went on Tuesday, 9 June 2015. Group of 8 people. Rang up with 5 mins notice asking if they could squeeze the group in. Not a problem. Arrived and..."
Graham
"Best Asian restaurant and one of the best overall restaurants in Wellington.! Good food, great ambience. Go early since they don't take bookings..."
The Hungry Glutton
"bout 6pm, we headed over to Monsoon Poon to meet Jono for dinner. The place was bustling with people (on a Tuesday!) but we managed to get a table..."
Angelica Woolley
"The best Asian restaurant I experienced in Wellington. Costly but worth. Excellent decor, outstanding courtesy and so nicely spoken chef! They mainly..."
Satyaki Sensarma
"We came here with a Xmas gift voucher! What a great place! Food was on point and came out in good time. We ordered strong, and couldn't get through..."
Humbleluxury
"Wow what a pleasure it was dining. My family and I came for dinner on a packed Sunday night before heading to the airport. After mentioning..."
James Scott
"Whooo!!! Firecracker Chicken Monday. I'll pay for it later no doubt.Firecracker has to be the hottest dish in Wellington, but what is great..."
Rich Sherriff
"Came on a Thursday night and we were very lucky to be seated! Very friendly service, I wouldn't have known the waiter was only on his second..."
Lucy Smith
"Great non-alcoholic cocktails and fantastic service. Can't understand why I couldn't order my curry spicy though..they come out incredibly mild, and..."
Sara Crow
"Been here about 5 times in the last 6 months! Best Asian place yet, and cocktails are divine! We have tried something different on all visits and..."
Para King-Hazel
"A long time favourite...Monsooon Poon is always exciting!The Asian decor makes you feel as though you are deep in Thailand or Vietnam &..."
Rohini Macdonald
"Enjoyed a lovely meal at this character filled restaurant. The food came out fresh and spicy...just the way I like it, and our waitress Willow was..."
Clare Armstrong
"Awesome place, bought my grandmother here everything about the place was good, atmosphere, waiters etc highly recommend this place to anyone after a..."
Nelson1985
"Very nice spicy food. Big portions. Highly..."
Anro Becker
"Love the vibe of the place. Definitely helped lighten up our moods after a day in the terrible weather.Staff were attentive, helpful and very..."
Chris Matthews
"Shaking Beef is amazing!Staff are friendly, but the cocktails let the place down. Needs updating, but very very highly rated in my..."
Brooke Butler
"Very impressed, we dined here on a a busy public holiday (Good Friday, no surcharge). The atmosphere was humming and despite being very busy,..."
William Robin
"FANTASSSSSSTIC. Best place in Wellington, best food, best location, best staff, best atmosphere, best service. Would go for any lunch/dinner outing,..."
Monica Corliss
"Such a great place for good meals and a positive vibe. This busy restaurant is also really tasty and a great place to take friends. There are some..."
Tim Harding
"The first thing I noticed about this restaurant was the great decor. The service was fantastic, waitresses that were not afraid to smile and knew the..."
Robin Perks
"Have been a few times, and each visit has been great.The food is fantastic and the service very good.Monsoon Poon is always our..."
Claire
"Monsoon Poon is my favourite restaurant in Wellington. The atmosphere, the food and the service is all impeccable. I really love to bring friends and..."
Rebecca Martin
"Such a good restaurant. A great vibe and aesthetics. The service has been spot on every visit even though it is always bustling and full to the brim..."
Amy
"We were lucky enough to be invited to a birthday here this weekend.What lovely food, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere.Music maybe a tad..."
Allie Stanton-Szabo
"Love Monsoon Poon, great food, atmosphere and never ever disappointed. We have been here several times with friends and with the family (very large..."
Fam Webster
"In my opinion, has to be the best restaurant in Wellington.Had a great time the other night. The food was fast and delicious and the staff were..."
Will
"I like to get here when in Wellington, it's the best restaurant for fun and casual dining. It has a young easy-going vibe, there's a great cocktail..."
SiennaMarcs
"Ok sold on this place they have never disappointed with their service or the food which is excellent. If you want a dining experience that will..."
Maggie Paul
"Have been here a couple of times for both late lunch and also dinner. Dishes were averagely sized and the decor was amazing. Lots of details have..."
Vaishnavi Gunasagaran
"Never ever been disappointed here! Friendly, helpful and attentive staff, excellent food and great atmosphere. Personally, I don't know why anyone..."
Anaya Parker
"Very good. I have heard much of Moonson Poon and really enjoyed my meal (Lemon Chicken). Well cooked and great taste. We also had a mixed entree as..."
Paul Harris
"Delicious! Definitely a fan of Monsoon Poon. Went here on a busy Wednesday night - it was pretty busy so sat at the bar which was great as it allowed..."
KNB
"Love U long time Monsoon Poon.We celebrated my partner's birthday here and had a fabulous time - a lively vibe but still intimate, beautifully..."
Melanie
"Went here for dinner on a busy Thursday evening. Not being from Wellington, We really appreciated the friendly welcome and local insight on the area...."
Robbie
"Had a awesome evening here. A vibrant and colourful place with a great menu and cheeky cocktails. We shared a few dishes, fire cracker chicken, prawn..."
Jima
"What a great place to eat. The atmosphere was warm and inviting with the staff also reflecting this. The service was efficient as well as..."
Kim OBrien
"Went back to Monsoon Poon after a year or so, it's still a great spot for a fun evening out. The decor's warm and vibrant, a great drinks menu and..."
Penny
"One of my fav. places in Wellington and owned by one of the best in the business! the food, service and menu are excellent and always exceed..."
Dion N
"I have been there a few times and the food is really good and tasty.Its really good that you can see the chefs preparing the food..."
Reviewer007
"Monsoon Poon in unfailingly good - the not taking bookings thing is a bit of a pain as the wait time can be up to an hour on busy nights but it's..."
Kara I
"Amazing food- the best I've had yet in Wellington!!!! Awesome friendly service. Highly recommended..."
Terri Nem
"Loved it - some of the best food we had in NZ. Eclectic vibe. Kids menu that was in the style of the restaurant's food. Have the beef, medium rare -..."
Megan Howard
"great food, great atmosphere...good idea to book, as it seems very..."
Steph
"Always good food here. Dined many many times, or been info a drink. Busy, but fast and great food.Always recommend to locals and..."
Biggie C
"Fantastic food, fantastic atmosphere & service the best in Wellington. Shaun the full time maitre de is an absolute asset to this restaurant. We..."
Julie Windley
"My favorite place to eat!Have always been impressed with the food and the service. Great menu!Definitely recommend!..."
Shelley
"Great restaurant to take the kids to! Very friendly and tolerant staff, with a really good childrens menu. Adults are able to eat a great meal here..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"Overall a great dining experience. I was impressed with the service especially when I complained to wait staff about my chicken being pink, very..."
"Yum yum and yum, a few dishes were hit and miss but overall was a yummy place to try. Staff were friendly and welcoming as soon as you enter.
I had..."
Zara Tuineau
"Firecracker chicken evening! Very nice indeed. Great value and the food is so tasty. Highly recommend if you like it a bit..."
Simon Povey
"This is it guys! Friendly staff, quick service, cool ambience, delicious food and scrumptious cocktails. They have it all.
We ordered a bunch of..."
Parth Kohli
"Had my birthday dinner in their Atrium space, which is a great little private space to hire for an occasion with a large group. We had the $55..."
Amy-leigh Herwels
"Totally surprised by this highly affordable spot. The cocktail were fantastic and we enjoyed every morsel of..."
Catherine Jevic
"Food choices were amazing, and service was simply superb, but you must book in advance. Restaurant was not taking online/phone booking on the day we..."
Vikas Tyagi
"An absolute hidden gem nestled amongst other restaurants in the heart of the CBD Wellington. I highly recommend this place. Has amazing fast service...."
Kristal Turts
"They were very accommodating to us as we hadn't booked a table, we were able to eat at the bar which was very nice.
They have a very good menu that..."
keith bradbury
"We've eaten in a lot of SE Asian restaurants over the years, and this is definitely one of the best.
The chicken satay was tasty, the beef rendang..."
Mr Nobody
"Very happy with our dinner service here.
The starter we ordered was the summer rolls, they were nice and fresh but I think there was coriander in..."
"The service and the food was great. There were three items that were not available on the menu. Also the bread/toast that was served with the poached..."
Ian De Terte
"5 star food, drink, service and view at this awesome restaurant! It has one of the best views across oriental bag of the city and the decor inside is..."
Sweecasam
"Best waterfront restaurant in Wellington. Live the view from outside sitting area. Donāt remember the name of the fish I had but it was just..."
Diksha Gaur
"I had the baked cauliflower and chicken dish minus the chilli. Great staff, great service and delicious food.Nice setting over looking the..."
Lisa Redgrove
"This place is stunning, loved the location and parking is very convenient. I came to Coeneās to try their Mermaid Latte and Tumeric..."
Sheryl
"Top spot for brunch or dinner in town for the views it has to offer. I have been here for both dinner and brunch and I enjoyed it both times. I love..."
Karen B. Otic
"Beautiful view. Coffee was good - came with a milk bottle lolly - cute. I had the ham eggs benedict - thick ham which was delicious and potato rosti..."
Epicurusfoodie
"My partner & I stumbled upon Coeneās recently while wandering around Oriental Parade & we were very impressed! In an ideal location over looking..."
Anabelle
"Lovely restaurant to dine in. Nice view from outside. We came for brunch and service was very welcoming. Partner ordered Eggs Benedict and I ordered..."
Sharon Harvey
"What a surprise! Just spotted this place driving around the harbour and we were treated to the tastiest share plates and delicious, inventive..."
Megha Dogra
"Used to not like but have really picked up their standard! Beautiful food and great service. The share deals are to die for! Good mix of flavours and..."
Olive Lester
"We celebrated a very special birthday for my mum (80) on Saturday here. The service was excellent all the wait staff were absolutely lovely,..."
Lesley Gerrard
"Great bay view from the restaurant, very attentive and considerate staff members, and generally good food.Tried this place for breakfast, lunch,..."
Inuneko
"For the mood we were in was really awesome, great, fresh food, steak & fish'nchips a treat.staff friendly and knowledgeable. Def recommended..."
Alli
"My family, friends and I recently celebrated my 60th birthday at Coene's. The management and staff were very accommodating with regards to the menu..."
Louise James
"Great coffee. Great service. View over the Harbour is excellent. Their cakes (any cakes) are yummmmm. As an aussie I reckon Wellington does have the..."
Ken Apps
"Came here for lunch and got the Herb and Parmesan crumbed Chicken. It was decent, nothing to hype about. The portion for the dish was not large..."
M
"We had a family function for 21st Birthday here on Saturday night, very happy with this place. Everything was very organised, staff were friendly,..."
Xiong_rose
"Great food best enjoyed sitting on the sunny balcony overlooking the marina. Have only been for brunch but intend to go back for dinner and..."
Aimee Bell
"Really nice place with amazing views and a lovely atmosphere. Very tastefully decorated with the funky entree plates matching the decor. Both the..."
"Had lunch on a wednesday. The staff were very friendly and helpful.Amazing food. Loved the service . Great amniance and view of the harbor.Will..."
Shane Lambo
"Amazing food and service. How do you make the chips so crunchy?? Tried the jerk chicken burger which was Devine. Will definitely come..."
Sanjeeva Munathanthiri
"Fabulous location!!! Our first visit a long time ago we had to wait a very long time for our food, however it was due to an oven breakdown and we..."
EpiCurious
"A great location that looks out over the marina and city The space is modern and provides little tucked away places for privacy. Service is..."
Ian Apperley
"My food was wonderful, good service! Nice view and decoration, free wifi, good selection of wines and beers and friendly staff... Definitely I'll be..."
Chris Vera
"Nice location and great small potion dishe, we can enjoy lots kind of food.Peas and mint pasta was my favourite.Of course, I never miss..."
Aries
"Absolutely fantastic balcony and view! Food is fairly good, although vegetarian options for my friend a bit limited, and a bit lacking in flavour...."
MissyDoolittle
"Love this cafe!! The best cafe outlook over the harbour!
Inside is awesome decor and very comfortable.
On a summers day there is a balcony you can..."
AJ
"Loved this yacht club āµ
Drink choices for the happy hours were very limited. Food was lovely and so was the service and the gorgeous views. Loved..."
Stevie
"The burger special was excellent, the seafood chowder was great and it is a very deceptive dish. It doesn't look like much, but it is very..."
"We went on a wednesday for Lunch. The view, service and food were excellent. I had waffles and added sausages. The iced mocha was good..."
Dan Berry
"Great service. Fairly generous portions. One of the best place to admire the harbour when enjoying a nice wine, or a cocktail, or a beer with some..."
Andrea Merlo
"Lovely restaurant at the waterfront, with hearty meals and fast service. Great for families with kids. Located at the start of Oriental Parade, this..."
Michela Zanata
"Had a fantastic brunch here. Super service and the presentation of the food was beautiful. Will definitely..."
Katrina
"An unexpected walk in gem. Will be a regular every Wellington visit now. Gorgeous food and perfect..."
Gill Gibbs
"The view & atmosphere were great. Our waitress did everything in her power to make us feel so welcomed. I'm visiting here from Texas, and I'd..."
Courtney Brown
"Eggs Montreal with Salmon is great.
Staff very welcoming and helpful.
Open till 4pm a lot of options . Coffee is great as well. This is a very busy..."
Graeme Cocker
"Delicious food! Worth every cent. I had the calamari and loved it, and also shared a bite of my husband's waffles, which were delicious too. A lovely..."
Melanie Raye
"We were on a Lord of the Rings tour and this is where our guide took us for lunch. I had some excellent fish and chips, my wife had the crispy pork..."
Terry Evans
"Good place to have brunch, lunch or anything else in oriental..."
Miguel TimPalace
"Great food. It was lovely to sit..."
Norman Armstrong
"I was the only person in there for breakfast which is always a worryā¦ā¦.the food was great, coffee was hot and staff were friendly and polite & it..."
Daniel McKell
"We had a lovely lunch, a bonus was sitting at the open windows with a gorgeous view of the sunny marina. I was impressed with the Beef burger with..."
"I was very impressed with the quality of the produce and the preparation. This place serves New Zealand styled fusion dishes. We got the octopus..."
James Ong
"Wonderful wine list, flavorful dishes and considered service. Recommend the satay beef, lime popcorn and raw fish curry. And the pork dumplings are..."
Hungusmcfatty
"we've come here several times, ages ago, but I thought I'd write anyways : because the bone marrow started was so freaking delicious. Ā Their..."
Jade M.
"I've walked by WBC too many times and could only have gleaned how good the place was from reviews and hearsay, until now. I had a good time at WBC,..."
Wilson Chau
"Lovely tapas plates and very interesting, flavoursome large plates. We dined as a group of eight or so and we did not have one dud dish. Very helpful..."
Philip Reeve
"Have been four or five times over the past year. This is a foodie restaurant with an interesting, varied menu. Shellfish seems to figure large but..."
Duncan Galletly
"Had a lovely dinner at WBC the other night with a group of girlfriends. The head waiter was very accommodating as I rang an hour before to say 6 of..."
Olive M
"Six of us dined there on Saturday 12.7.14 loved it. Good service, good wine, loved the oysters and the ribs. Also had to sample bits of the others..."
Jim Delaney
"quiet dinner for two whilst the twon went crazy at the footballpumpkin soup, eggplant and asparagus all fabulous the chilli..."
Duncan
"Visited for the first time with friends. Not ever having dined at Capitol, I was really keen to check this place out. We were treated wonderfully,..."
Richard Corney
"Had lunch here with a friend. What a great spot! Awesome decor, great menu, lovely people. I had a fresh oyster, can't remember which one, but it was..."
Lucas Putnam
"Visited WBC on after hearing great things about it from coworkers. My partner and myself thought the ambiance was great and the mix of bar and..."
Will Ni
"An absolutely amazing meal. This was by far the best meal in our 2+ weeks in Australia/New Zealand. The oysters were fresh and the chicken app was..."
Shaun Burke
"Thank you for the delicious variety of food, each course was full of so much flavour. Really appreciated that we chose a range of dishes, and the..."
Rory S
"I visited WBC for a celebratory lunch. The restaurant has a combination of tapas-style sharing dishes and also large dinner plates. We ordered some..."
Daniel
"I strolled into the restaurant and chose to sit by the inviting bar area. From the moment I settled in, I experienced exceptional service and savored..."
Hoot Sauce
"Great vibe, attentive staff with exotic accent, kitchen staff were friendly too but abit loud, we were sitting where we could see them so was a bit..."
s s
"Delicious food, fantastic service, great cocktails and wine selection in a modern..."
Tehaunui
"We had a work related lunch booked where a colleague is dairy intolerant, gluten intolerant and fussy. Also one of my colleagues was abrupt, direct..."
Oiti & Uale
"Top notch food and service. One of the best restaurant in town. Highly recommended for seafood lovers. Dessert was amazing. A+..."
Jay K
"Amazing ambience! Fantastic service. I love the experimental food here. Great cocktails too. The fried egg plant and raw fish in curry are a must..."
Max Makheri
"Cozy place with good ambiance with a wonderful concept of sharing plates . Do try the oysters, I heard they serve the best oysters and they were..."
"Spectacular bar with an epic range of New Zealand Craft beers! El Culo del Mundo is a great refresh of this Mt Vic site with an interior design..."
J.G. Seabrook
"Delicious and authentic Mexican food. Even the grasshoppers were yummy. They were crispy and no off flavour. Good range of beer you can choose..."
Celina Tu
"Had an amazing experience at The bottom of the World! The guac and chips were amazing. In most cases, the guacamole is the main event, but at El Culo..."
Luke Mitchell
"It was out first time and it was brilliant. Bone marrow - delicious. We devoured the lamb cutlets The pork carnitas taco was tasty, and the beef..."
Geoff Bilbrough
"Had the vegan hop burger ... Spicy but nicey.
A nice selection of beers and mezcal ...
On the menu they have a variety of snacks and tacos.
No..."
Robert Wright
"I really enjoyed this place, it's a bit dark blue inside but that's just due to the lack of natural light which isn't their fault. The chicken taco..."
Megan Penno
"In my personal experience I loved this place, the grilled bone marrow and the slow coked ox tongue taco were amazing, and I say this as a Mexican,..."
Gerardo Caballero
"I went with a group friends. It has nice casual environment, the staff was very friendly and the place has very good vibes.
We ordered some nachos..."
MarĆa Paz CĆ”rcamo AgĆ¼ero
"This is by far my favorite bar in Wellington. The cocktails are great, and so is the food. So happy to have found a place that serves mezcal and good..."
Chris Martin
"Wow, delicious food can be found at El Cudo Del Mundo. Entering you are treated to a warm Latin American deco, with large tables for group as well as..."
Phil Clarke
"Went with a group for cocktails and snacks. Our waitress was awesome! 10/10 customer service. The tortilla chips were the star of the show, so fresh..."
Chelsie Burnett
"š® AMAZING selection of tacos!!! HUGE bowl of avo and corn chips š„ GREAT staff..."
Renee Goodsell
"Interesting Orange and tequila rice pudding for dessert. Nice collection of tequilas and tap beers.
Great vibe and friendly..."
An Nguyen
"The atmosphere was great, the decor very cool and the food was bloody delicious. The waitress staff could've been a bit more friendly and what was..."
Haydi Foster
"We were a large group of 15, mid week and this place rocked. Set menu and the food was stunning. Not one dish disappointed and man it just seemed..."
Mark Porter
"I haven't been here in a while and wow the food is good! The tortillas are handmade in house and you can really notice the difference. So soft and..."
Fiona Mackenzie
"Great atmosphere and excellent range of authentic Mexican small plates. The range of tacos was varied and delicious with a good range of vegetarian..."
Gerard Hermans
"The food here is incredible, have been here twice in the last two weeks. Some of the highlights were the beef cheek/ox tongue tacos and pig fat..."
"One of my faves in Welly Some of the best beers and best curly fries + chicken burger in Wellington. Great for a night of live music, or an evening..."
Kere Wylie
"A bar and grill you can sit on bean bag chairs and cushions in the grass at? Always a good..."
Adam Hofmann
"Great spot in town for a good beer. Beers rotate frequently and I the summer it's a good spot for a beer outside on the..."
TK
"Great spot, great beer and great food...did U mention the great people. Overall a big fan before you even through in the fact the have great live..."
JC thebeerguy
"We had some REALLY good pizza here. Seems like a popular place to hang out with friends and the grassy area was also quite busy.
Worth the price, I..."
Anne Victoria
"Good selection of beers on tap. Nice view if sitting..."
Allan & Rose Hansen
"The place looks great. Interesting esthetic matched with the general feel of the music, and quirky staff. Friendly, and knowledgeable about their..."
Grey Nero
"On Wednesdays between 5-7pm they have epic offers on their chicken wings with any of their 3 flavours (tangy bourbon bbq, smoky chipotle and dragons..."
East London Girl
"Great venue in the heart of the city. Nice bean bags to chill out on outside and funky vibe indoors. Friendly staff. Some good tunes, and nice..."
Darren Craig
"Tasty food and good portions. Pizzas are huge and plenty for sharing. Great craft beer selection. No coffee..."
Helen Joe
"Bra tender 43 was positively lovely! We ventured back just to introduce our friends to this lovely human. 10/10; would..."
Ailise Delaney
"Great atmosphere and beer selection. Friendly staff. Came in for pizza based on older reviews and photos ā learned they do not serve pizza. All..."
Joel Machak
"An excellent pub for music and craft ales, especially on hot summer evenings when the park out front serves as an extension to the already spacious..."
Eric Medcalf
"Giant pizzas and nice atmosphere. I stumbled across this place randomly, it has a lot of character and cool decorations. They sometimes have live..."
K. H
"A truely excellent joint. Great music, great vibes and great times. Can't go..."
Angela Banks
"Sun with a great range of beers and good food is a great combination.
Sheltered from the Northerly this spot gives you a nice outdoor area to plant..."
Sandy Antipas
"Nice place with a good selection of beers. Some nice spaces as well especially in summer when you can sit..."
Steve Hockley
"A good local watering hole themed eclectic to cater to muso's, foodies and good time seekers. Inside or outdoor spaces. The staff were on to it and..."
"The food was actually great, we went on meat free Monday so tried dishes we wouldnt usually and loved it. The jugs of sangria were full of flavour..."
Gemma Wells
"Great place and lovely staff. We had a delicious lunch, great choice of vegan and vegetarian..."
Rosemarie East
"Fun and intimate bar. Great Spanish theme with a rotating range of beers on tap and a semi-sesional menu. Vegetarian platter is weird but apart from..."
C M
"Beautiful rooftop bar on a sunny day, great sangria and an impressive vege platter. Service can be quite slow at..."
Kat Petra
"Excellent tapas and a very good range of craft..."
David Forsyth
"Excellent venue. Nice rooftop area with outdoor heating. Only issue I have experience is that some of their staff are slow at making drinks compared..."
Prashant B
"Nice food, some a bit overpriced for portion size. Good for vegan and gluten free options, though gluten free is a few dollars more. They correctly..."
Kate Sabin
"A great selection of drink options & friendly staff. The tapas options included a selection for vegetarians.
Noticed a great line-up of up-coming..."
Brooke Baker
"Tapas style food along with great range of craft beer. The tapas were solid, nothing earth shattering but still very nice. Nice causal atmosphere and..."
Adam Georgiou
"My favourite rooftop bar.been going here for 5 years now.They provide blankets on cold nights and have a great selection of tapas. Staff has always..."
"Been here a couple of times now and I must say I enjoy the atmosphere. Had the Cubano sandwich - yeah not bad, not bad at all. But what really..."
Crumpet King
"Fabulous place! Great venue, decor and vibe, amazing beer and wine selection, beautiful food and friendly attentive staff! What more can you ask..."
Steaksammie
"Really lovely meal and great service. We ate from the al a Carte menu. My partner had steak which he said was perfectly cooked. I had ratatouille..."
Roisin King
"It was a very nice experience, the staff were very friendly and they were great hosts. We went for breakfast and the food was WOW!..."
Sheryl
"A nice place nested at the foot of Mt Vic. The staff were really friendly and made the experience very pleasant. The steak we ordered was a bit over..."
Christian
"Good food and great service. We had four tapas and two mains. Our favourite tapa was the sesame prawn toast. This was something different..."
Aimy Luu Huynh
"Came here with my partner after purchasing some Groupon vouchers. Would recommend! Great service & delicious food. We tried meals from both the..."
Collin Jerome
"A great spot for lunch or drinks and tapas a little off the beaten track, particularly in a sunny day with the courtyard and rooftop bar. The staff..."
EpiCurious
"Review 2Back again and this time for tapas. So everyone is doing tapas these days, some just do it better than others. Hop..."
Mya
"Out of the many bars and restaurants we visited while in Wellington for the weekend, this one stuck out the most. I can't stop thinking about the..."
Kate McGaw
"I quite fancy that place. A bit out of the way, quite big as well. Bartenders are really nice and attentive and food was really promptly served and..."
Ines
"The interior/decor is pretty cool and they have a decent variety of craft beers on tap as well as the usual assortment of bar snacks like hot..."
Lubbly Jubbly
"The Hop is pretty Hip. Wellington is full of these under cover surprises, from the outside it looks like a shack but then inside its large,..."
Puku Princess
"Yummy food and nice beer selection. It's location is also favourable for those who live in town. Staff are friendly and the decor is light and fresh...."
J Isla
"Always excellent. Fantastic selection of drinks, as a hater of beer I was skeptical about the hopped cider but it was perfect. Meal sizes are small..."
CaptFuntimes
"It immediately became wine o'clock so as we parked our glutes in a shaded spot, sipping on local Red Metal merlot and a Dog Point savvie, we grabbed..."
Heneedsfood
"Excellent food - very good service. Quite expensive for the meal..."
Janine
"Went for a meal on Saturday night with my partner. It was beautiful. The steak special was delicious. It was one of the best meal we have..."
FrequentDiner
"Went there today with my partner, on his suggestion and was very satisfied with the relaxed atmosphere (including the eclectic range of music), the..."
Jamie Morgan
"Been here a few times for dinner and Sunday brunch. Already impressed by the quality of the food.Good..."
H & E C
"I've been here before but walked out because I thought it was too packed. There is in fact a good sized dining area in the back, which is nicely..."
David Benjes
"fantastic dinner last night at their inaugural beer/dinner match. The six course dinner was outstanding - the choice of food, the presentation,..."
Dianne Brown
"Had lunch here with a couple of friends on Saturday and really have mixed feelings. Whilst the food was delicious it seemed liked no one was in..."
TexMex
"My husband and I went to the Hop Garden for dinner tonight. Foolish enough to show up on a Saturday night without a reservation, the staff were..."
Kara I
"We went over for Valentines day dinner as a special treat. Easy to get parking outside the restaurant on one of the side streets.What a fabulous..."
Genelle
"Nice surroundings with hop vines growing down the sides of the walls, this pub has a good feel to it. Service was good, prices about average for a..."
Kathryn Hempstalk
"Love the decor, tap selection, and added bonus of the basic draft menu on the TV. To be honest though, it literally feels like the green house it is..."
Geoff Wilson
"We had a really nice meal at The Hop Garden last night. The menu is more casual compared to our last visit 2-3 yrs ago, with lots of small plates to..."
Lady Lemon
"Friendly staff that quickly had us a table even tho we hadn't booked, tables are well spread for covid restrictions. Food was tasty, we thoroughly..."
Tyro Baker-Underhill
"Great bar with nice selection of beers. Definitely more of a local bar vibe than many close by which is nice. Upstairs roof garden is a..."
Darren Craig
"Hop Garden is a real hidden treasure, they've got a great selection of booze and some really tasty food, really well priced as well.
Staff are super..."
Maddog (UKwonderboy)
"Excellent service and above average menu. Thereās a genuine French attitude to food and wine here, plus an ever changing range of locally sourced..."
Eric Medcalf
"Beautiful place. Great Customer Service. Nice..."
Varun's creative zone
"Food is great, eaten here many times and am always blown away. There is a good selection of small bar plates and the a la carte menu in the..."
Michelle Smyth
"Another great little pub with fantastic craft beers
Recommended
Great work..."
Col Kennedy
"Good service. Excellent range of beers. Stunning fries! Interesting layout and decor. Being outside the CBD, you'd have to be dedicated to include it..."
Truis Ormsby-Martin
"Very good food. While not obviously child friendly, ie no children's menu, it was actually a great place to take kids. Staff were more than happy to..."
Katharine Good
"I really enjoyed my visit to the Hop Garden. We went on a beautiful summers day and say upstairs at the roof top garden. It was well shaded from the..."
Anna-Maria Fradelakis
"Held my sisterās 30th Birthday here - about 30 people. Great email communication and very accommodating. Reserved us a lovely spot and everyone..."
Michelle Collett
"Had a grabone voucher to spend for a 3 course dinner and enjoyed the overall experience. The dining area had a very classy but relaxed ambiance...."
Jester A
"Really great little place serving a good selection of beers, wines and spirits. Their Riesling was incredibly sweet, so changed it for a dark beer...."
"Nice location at the waterfront of Wellington. Atmosphere and decor was really nice and staff were friendly. Good food with big portions...."
Michael Chen
"Great experience with friendly and helpful staff. Good portion sizes and fantastic taste. Loved the overall vibe of the place too!(Ordered..."
Kalin Soden
"Loved the ambience and being on the waterfront made it special We had the steak sandwich, the seafood sandwich which was whitebait and the Ika..."
Tim 51
"The hangi here was the best Iāve ever tasted! Service was fast and awesome and coffee was good too. Would definitely recommend this place to Family..."
Shalom Ngaro
"Great food, reasonably priced. Perfect location. Can get a bit noisy at night. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner here. We love the fish basket...."
Oliver Dambeck
"Great location overlooking the Wellington lagoon. Great service and menu providing a truly authentic kiwi experience. A gem in the heart of..."
Ezra Fermanis
"Must visit cafe cuisine in Wellington. I just loved their style of serving really tasty food. Best place to make your dining experience..."
Steve Smith
"I would recommend this place for Cafe in Wellington. Their staffs are very friendly and attentive. I love their buffet menu...for Restaurant and..."
Steve Teile
"Had a really nice breakfast and coffee, the food took a while but it was worth the wait. A very nice outdoor seating, especially great on a nice..."
Josh Evans
"Brilliant location with a relaxed vibe. We ordered cabinet food because we had a hungry toddler who couldnt wait but it took ages and our friend's..."
Eating My Way Around
"Lovely location for brunch/lunch on a beautiful sunny day. Food wasn't really mind-blowing but still good and enjoyable. Service was pretty good..."
M
"Been here for a drink a few times but never for food. However had lunch there today. I had the Paua Fritter which was amazing, the rest our group had..."
Steph Michie
"This place is really well located by the water where you can see life going by. Waiters tend to be nice as well, on a sunny day you better get in..."
Ines
"Was Welcomed by friendly staff as soon as we walked through the door, Was full so had not much choice where to sit but that was okay. The food was..."
Hay Shack
"Great food and service. First time there and we will be back also a fantastic location. Reasonable price food. We had wedges, chicken quesadilla,..."
Ian De Terte
"First Impression : Impressive view, seating, cabinet variety We ordered the chicken salad burger (really nice), the steak sandwich (did not like..."
Jayita
"Stumbled on this cafe some months ago, and been back twice since. Nice place for a quick bite and for chilling with your friends or family. Lamb..."
Shiny H Appy
"Always come here for happy hour if you're after wine because they give out a seriously good deal. 225mL for $15 is always a winner and sitting in the..."
Vicki Wong
"Locals say ya can't beat Wellington on a good day and today was perfect weather for a bite to eat out and about near the water.Haven't been..."
RaeRae
"Wellington's Summer had lasted all of two days and it was back to severe rain. I was at work so wanted to go somewhere close for lunch. The BP..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Well flavoured prawn skewers on a great salad, and interesting menu choices. The cabinet food is also varied and fresh. Unfortunately it took a long..."
EpiCurious
"After visiting Te Papa we decided to stop for a drink and a snack. Karaka is on the waterfront and the grass slope outside lend a good place for bean..."
Peter W
"Had an amazing time in karaka cafe especially with the view and the atmosphere of the place however i am very disappointed by the food , i ordered..."
Caroline
"20th July, we came for lunch for the first time at Karaka Cafe. Coffee was good. I had the Hangi pork belly, and my wife had the fish of the day. The..."
Brian Tran
"Excellent brunch. Awesome Eggs Benedict. So nice not on bread when u r gluten restricted. Awesome place all round. Service good. Really central too...."
Matthew
"These guys know what they are doing when it comes to service and yummy kai. Loved the view on a nice sunny day too. Absolutely a fave cafe of mine..."
Virginia Phoenix Pace
"Wonderful location and very good food. We chose to go for the large hangi bowl. It easily fed the five of us and was the most flavourful hangi I have..."
Cheyneismyhero
"Group of 6 had lunch here last weekend. Great spot and a lovely ambience. Friendly staff - although we got a second wait person later on after our..."
Tania W
"My family and I recently had breakfast at Karaka and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The location and view was lovely, the service in general was..."
Paula Berg
"Fantastic service, especially great with kids, like really really great - cornflakes and colouring while the adults have eggs on delicious hangi hash..."
Hannah Clarke
"I visited for lunch recently with a group of 6. Most of us had cabinet food which was all brought to the table quickly & was delicious. Outlook..."
Barbara Topp
"Apart from the great location and beautiful scenery I MUST comment on the outstanding service I received at Karaka Cafe. I went in for lunch and..."
Genn
"I have visited the cafe a number of times with work colleagues and have enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. This cafe has an upmarket..."
Madnil
"What a beautiful, stunning place. I am a kiwi at heart I live in Australia. Last week I was on a cruise with my wife we are Newlyweds and I wanted to..."
Zebastian Warren
"Despite what other reviewers have written, I love the Karaka Cafe and return there once or twice a week. The coffee is good, I have had no complaints..."
Duncan Steel
"Delicious food and beautiful setting, ended up staying alot longer then we thought we would! Drinks, entrees, mains and desserts were all fab. Super..."
Katy
"We love eating here & often meet friends here for meals & drinks as they offer something a little bit different to other cafe in Wellington...."
Lisa Turia
"Wow what a beautiful place and what a busy cafe. Service great and friendly, food delicious. We had to order at the counter, which is common in..."
Lee Leigh
"I went to Karaka Cafe yesterday with a friend from out of town and we were only planning to stay for a drink and then head off to explore other parts..."
Amy Zhang
"Had the yummiest breakfast just after 8am this morning. Casual and of course greeted with Kia Ora! Smart staff. No fuss. But efficient. Greatest..."
Mere Pohatu
"OMG... tha caramel slice is to die for! I honestly loved it so much had them courier some more up to Auckland as couldn't do without..."
Bernadette Mark
"Loved the overall experience of this cafe. Will definitely be..."
Susan Bligh
"I first came to Karaka Cafe when they opened in 2011..I was not over the moon with my first experience although I came back recently as I wanted to..."
Arihia
"I had a delightful time at Karaka Cafe and my friends who live in NZ highly recommended it. As a person with a vision impairment, I and my friends..."
"It was a cold day in Wellington, but the atmosphere at Karaka was warm and welcoming! It was the first time the 4 of us (girls catchup) had..."
Isabel
"This was an amazing cafe the cabinet food look amazing and tasted great i really enjoyed it will be back!!..."
Ben Hobs
"This Cafe should become a must try for any true Kiwi or tourist wanting a Traditional (Exquisite) New Zealand meal.Karaka Cafe combines..."
Kat Falepau
"This place is nice and friendly and gets the last of the afternoon sun. We went late on a Saturday afternoon. We just had some cake and a hot..."
Reviewer007
"Fantastic place! Went there for brunch. Food was great, location was too, loved the Te Reo touch on the menu. Love that they have a variation of eggs..."
Tania Lynch
"Had lunch with a friend at Karaka on Tuesday. It's great. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Staff extra friendly and great service...."
Amanda Morrison
"Awesome place, went for an evening meal on a Wednesday. I had the salmon and OMG it was beautiful. I was with a group and we all found our meals were..."
Nikki
"Was here on 7th Oct 2023 as part of the Weta Workshop tour package that included lunch here at the Karaka.
Brilliant staff and could not fault them..."
Gerard McCall
"My wife and I had brunch here this morning.
We ordered the Breakfast Burger and the French Toast. The staff were very attentive and professional, and..."
Ben Myatt
"Great kai and lovely service, was dining earlier in the day so not too busy but can imagine this place would get crazy! Excellent service, great..."
Emma Riddell
"Great location on the waterfront. You can sit outside and see the lagoon or inside where it's cosy. The staff were lovely and good delicious. The hot..."
T Trifonoff
"Great service nice food and big portions for the value lovely staff definitely go have a try recommend iced chocolate and hangi the iced chocolate..."
JGT Asrai
"First hangi I ate so I can't compare but it was really amazing, and I took the sparkling water with Manuka honey which was really good as well. If I..."
Elyse Roussey
"We were out and about at the waterfront, and came across a small door with the telltale signs of a cafe, it turned out to be the rear entrance to..."
Aaron Bublitz
"what a great way to start our day for our whanau. Once our brains caught up with our eyes from all the visuals surrounding the cafe, our pukus were..."
#girlonthecob New zealand
"Great menu, delicious breakfast and traditional meals.
A good place to work or relax in front of the..."
"Lovely food...Very warm service....Must try....highly recommend....take away service ....must eat .... Every item is handmade including the sauces..."
Bunty Asarpota
"What a treat! Absolutely amazing street food. Get a quick incredibly flavourful snack/dinner for $10 or $15. Took me longer to enter my pin than it..."
Rachel Lee
"This tiny lit his tiny little shop provides some great street good! The service was friendly and prompt, and the tacos had excellent flavor. I would..."
Stephanie Danger Bonde
"This place has really good street food and is great for a quick bite. The food is filling and cheap and it's entertaining that you get to watch the..."
Joosil Kin
"Chanced upon this little place while walking down Courtenay place. What a lovely coincidence! Ordered the chicken burrito which was served with sour..."
Tejas Mokashi
"Taco Queen is a great little hole in the wall eatery for food on the go or when you have only a few moments to yourself. I've had the burrito, tacos..."
Anushree Sen Gupta
"I wish I knew the Mexican word for awesome! best street eats I've had in years!Gluten free beef tacos were wolfed down by Mr 12yr old, very..."
Pete
"Delicious! I ordered vegetarian tacos with refried beans, and they were great. Super filling and they were ready pretty quickly.
They also do..."
Matt
"Awesome food, fantastic service! Lady who owns the place is a great laugh, really knows her stuff and works hard. We had the nachos and tacos, both..."
Sophie Gray-Hales
"Taco Queen is my favorite Mexican joint in wellington. Amazingly friendly service (have no idea what that other review was about) and the food is..."
Ben Sherwood
"Its a little hole in the wall that produces some excellent Mexican takeaway. Portion sizes are great, flavors are good and the service quick.
For a..."
Alex Gibbons (Gibs)
"There is just simply not enough hole in the wall places like this where you can get fresh hot Mexican food. burritos are an absolute hit add extras..."
Dan Brown
"pretty tasty food, however I do wish it was tastier. more spice and more pico del gallo would make it more delish! perhaps you could also offer a..."
Kane Salanoa
"Best street style tacos in the city, and everything is made in house. Come here for a more traditional/rustic style street taco, not for a poorly..."
Ryan Heitmann
"She really knows her South American flavors and I like the fact she doesn't deviate from those with some weird NZ version.
Thanks for keeping it..."
PanaScope Ltd
"Absolute best Mexican - the chilli con queso and homemade tortilla chips are to die for! And always such friendly service. Love this place..."
Sarah Kay
"Best tacos I ever had!! She is very friendly ā¤
Many..."
Lamberto Carnevali
"Amazing service and delish food!!!
Best Mexican in welly, and...warm friendly service! Will be back for..."
L Kay
"Really tasty and I am so full. $22 for lunch and dinner....well lunch..but so much food I'm skipping..."
Leslie
"Best spot in welly, hands down ā¤ļø Big up to auntie #westisbest best owner..."
Leon Wilson
"Man, this feels like food from back home. Get the burrito, or anything really, and you won't be let..."
Garrett Broussard
"so fresh and yum! Love the funny awesome ladies that run the..."
Hunters and Collectors Cuba Street
"Two amazing girls making beautiful food.
Highly..."
"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 āfirst tableā, 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...."
"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..."
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Steak Platter
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Tapas
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"The best restaurant I've been in New Zealand! Their wood-fire short rib chimichurri is a must have, it was so good that I sadly forgot to take a..."
Marcelo B.
"Nice place for..."
Adrianna
"I had the eggs benedict, LOVE that they come on hash browns!!! with bacon also. it was amazing! the staff were also really lovely. great coffee...."
Celene Aitchison
"As the owner of El Matador is an ex-flatmate and chef colleague of mine, who I havenāt seen for decades(!), I have long been trying to get in here..."
Kiwi FIFO Chef
"This place took us right back to the good times and good food we had in Buenos Aires!Then place operates on a first in first serve system..."
Cupy Dee
"Stumbled across here for lunch and I can't believe I'd never been - awesome atmosphere and decor and a great array of options to choose from on the..."
Portia Lancaster
"Very great place to enjoy the meal. Burger is delicious and the flat white is amazing. Service is good as well. Me and my friends love this..."
Lambo Ren
"It was such an amazing place to eat at and I always loved the steak n chips n salad but I recently went back to the place n I had the same meal I..."
Ella Shahid
"Preeetttyyy, pretty, preeeetty good. Had a good argument about whether a Matador was a Mexican or a Spanish tradition. The ambience really allowed..."
La Monte Young Leahy
"Portuguese are royalty when it comes to fine meat eating, therefore making El Matador a must in wellington.walking in from the cold, wet..."
Zac Bassnat
"First time here. Have wanted to try El Matador for a long time. We turned up on a Friday lunchtime. It was Argentine Street Food..."
Sean P E Fleming
"After going to Fidels for a quick coffee, this was the last of three places we went to for eggs Benedict. We walked in and were seated fairly quickly..."
Mana
"Great selections of tapas and even more tasty grilled steak! The place was warm and inviting and staff were casual and friendly- what Wellingtonians..."
Christian
"great little restaurant. had a drink at the bar while Ā a table became available, good beer selection. had a combination of tapas dishes, mainly..."
Ohhh Neil
"Wow. If you love meat, you'll love El Matador, however this isn't a prerequisite. There is a reason for the wait at the bar during peak times. This..."
James Cole
"Went there last night on the way back from airport, great service and food was as usual quick in coming out, well presented and very tasty..."
Grant Dennis
"Had a massive craving for a good piece of steak, and was brought to this page by wellingtonian friends as their first eatery of choice...."
Adeline
"We arrived at around 8.30 on a Sunday night and it wasn't very busy at all in the main inside area. We were greeted by a really cool waiter who sat..."
Jennifer Tate
"Wow, really authentic, tasty and quick Spanish food. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a not so enthusiastic waiter. The menu had a limited selection..."
Mariamjafer
"I tried the "gaucho burger", it was ok. The outside area needs some love (ok, we agree about the style of the restaurant but needs some clean).The..."
Chris Vera
"We wandered in on a Sunday afternoon and found ourselves extremely happy with the tapas we ordered. They were well presented, had sizeable portions..."
Kate Aguirre Go
"It's all about the steak for me with El Matador and they didn't disappoint. None of this "what sauce would you like with that" malarkey. The flavour..."
Sean Brennan
"Yummy sangria! will have to come back to try the food, but very cool..."
Foodandwinefan
"Big fan of this place after a second visit here. This time we sat in the area out the back. Great spot if you like a smoke and a drink before and..."
Henry Crawford
"I quite like knowing nothing about a Restaurant before I go & that was the case with El Matador. My friends chose the place having been..."
Wellington Chic
"Wanted to try El Matador as soon as I looked inside the place, love the decor and open kitchen. Went with three other and we ordered 3 tapas and then..."
Jordan Morrice
"I've eaten at El Matador a number of times, the first was when they were still finding their feet right after opening so things weren't great, but..."
Connie Consumes
"Had brunch here recently. I'm vego and was pleased to see that there were a few options even though it's a meaty restaurant. I had the big vege..."
Harry Chapman
"Best steaks in Wellington. Hands down.We waited probably 40 minutes to get a table here on a busy Saturday night and I'm glad we did. El..."
Jess Dunne
"I love this place. It's always superb food with great service. The meat is beautifully cooked, my favourite would have to be the lamb. Of..."
Chelles
"I was very happy with my experience here. The food was very delicious. This place had a great atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff, very prompt..."
Jessica MacKay
"My family and I were searching for a good restaurant to have dinner. It was a Friday night and it was really buzzing along Cuba Street. After seeing..."
Lily
"Great atmosphere, have been several times and enjoy it each time..."
Marie Banks
"Loved the chilled South American vibe! As a meat lover highly rate the..."
John Jackson
"I went with my partner and two friends to El Matador last Saturday night. We ordered four tapas to share (the beef rib, the prawns, the fugazza and..."
Beth Hartigan
"Myself and two friends dined here last night. The place was packed when I arrived just before 7pm. As you can't book tables, we did have an hour..."
Sarah Bevin
"Anytime my mother comes to visit she wants to go somewhere new and trendy so I took her to El Matador, along with my sister and my father on Saturday..."
Georgina Guscott
"I actually really enjoyed this experience. The staff was great. The atmosphere was great. The food was average. Loved the beef but the chicken and..."
Kristin Maria Gunn
"We visited El Matador for the first time on 20/04/13. We will return. 8pm Saturday night and the place was packed. A civilised drink at the well..."
Carl Savage
"Very yummy pancakes with fruit and dulche de leche! Both of our meals were nicely presented. I liked my hot chocolate as well.The..."
Kimmie W
"Dined here twice this week. Had tapas for dinner and thought the food was great and the service excellent, very helpful staff. As it was a lovely..."
Andrea Rayner
"After two previous and unhappy attempts at eating here (firstly when we had a booking during Wellington on a Plate, and arrived to find the cafe..."
Michelle
"Went here last night to use the entertainment voucher and also because my partner could not resist a place that boasted a "mixed meat platter for..."
Adele Quigley
"Really enjoyable lunch meal - friendly staff.The tapas was served nice and promptly and the mains came after we'd had a good chance to chat and..."
Francisco Reynolds
"Tapas were delicious, and meat platter was enormous!Meat was extremely tender and while it was seasoned very well; though due to the large..."
Raymond Biggs
"Parilla meat platter was amazing.Defs worth your 45bucks for two people!The chicken, oh the chicken was so tender and the lamb was..."
Littlemissfoodie
"Came here when it first opened as I love parrilla.Ordered some delicious items of the menu (both tapas and mains). Must admit the serving..."
Rosemary Young
"Great evening here last night. Nice atmosphere, great staff. The smell of the Parilla (grill) is great, although being wood-fired you do end up..."
Paul
"I went there tonight with my partner and the service was fantastic the food was devine, left saying lets come back with some friends. I had the..."
Mike T
"I am rating El Matador 5 stars because the tapas were absolutely delicious! I am salivating just thinking about it. We ordered about 3 tapas per..."
Chloe Murcott
"We went here last night, had to wait over an hour for a table but the wait staff could not be more helpful, cheerful and fun. They were approachable..."
Shona Atkinson-Bird
"We liked this place - great atmosphere and interesting food. Went early on a Saturday (6pm) as we had a table of five and it's always a bit tricky if..."
Ann Cunninghame
"We have just enjoyed a fantastic meal at el matador.the service was excellent,we were waited on immediately by a lovely waitress,our food arrived in..."
Danielle
"We came here for the burger for Wellington on a Plate. Really enjoyed it, tasty, and decided to order more food, and enjoyed the wine we order...."
Paul Dickey
"I've been twice for the scrambled eggs on toast and once for wine, and enjoyed all three visits. The location is great and so is the interior,..."
Tracy
"I still think this is the coolest little place in Cuba St! My second visit was with some friends last Saturday. We came in for Tapas and Drinks. The..."
Poppy & Griselle
"I have come here because I've heard the place is fantastic. I understand this is the second day they have been open, I was greeted by a lovely lady..."
Maggie Paul
"Saturday and youāre hanging out with friends. You meet at the cutest little argentine cafe in the Cuba St zone of wonders. Graze on some tapas,..."
Kai Luv
"Chef Guri recommended Scotch beef with medium-rare cook for the first-time visitor. The warm and sweet juice of the soft and tender meat captured my..."
Ernest Li
"This place was recommended by almost everyone we asked before visiting Wellington and I would 100% recommend after having been. What a feast we had!!..."
Ana Vila
"Great and friendly service, sometimes itās hard to get a table but worth the wait for the carnivores. Delicious meat. The Chimichurri was on point..."
Andrea Merlo
"We were fully content with the overall dining experience. We popped in on a whim. At first we could not secure a table as it was Friday evening but..."
R M
"Came here for dinner on Friday night. Long queue to get in, so left our number and went for a drink, was called back in 30 minutes.
Great meal, had..."
Stuart C
"Absolutely recommend this place. The food was delicious, it was great to find an authentic Argentinian asado in NZ. The dishes are well served, the..."
Luiza Lima
"There was a queue when we entered, the staff offered if we would like to be on the courtyard (extended dining) as the main dining is full. Ambiance..."
Angelo Sacayanan
"Amazing! It was great to have meat the āArgentinian wayā. The service was good, big portions and delicious food. It was on the pricey end but..."
"Best food we have had at a Restaurant this year. We were greeted with great service as soon as we walked in and given the option to sit in bar until..."
"Personally, my experiences at TB have been great. The meals a decent sized and priced accordingly. Love my chicken and the team do a great Southern..."
Mareko Panapa
"a very cool place, well decorated and i tried their fried chicken burger and iced mocha, both were delicious and i would definitely come..."
Dumplingboi
"stopped in today for a couple of coffees over a work meeting. Service was good, friendly and prompt, was empty in the afternoon though so that..."
Team Thomas
"Despite the appearance Thunderbird's 'man scram' is actually quite tasty! Coffee isn't too bad either and had quick friendly service on my quiet..."
Matt L
"My partner and I recently had breakfast here, we had to wait about half an hour for our food as there was an issue with the kitchen but as an..."
Tiffany May
"Busy Friday night take outs. Fast and friendly service and great atmosphere (live music) while we waited. My husband and I loved our meals!! Thank..."
Nadine Hook
"Great food for a great price. Loved the atmosphere and how quickly we got looked after, even though the place was packed. Neat menu which was loved..."
Lea Vellenoweth
"Came to the safe for Sunday brunch and it was rather quiet. The place's quirky deco matches its menu which contains common kiwi and Mexican items as..."
Christian
"i come for my coffee fix here most mornings. I like their coffee. The environment and ambience is pretty bohemian. I love their Frings as well...."
Vig Sivapragasam
"Fabulous service - mostly due to the fabulous owner/manager Nicky. The menu is definitely on the heavy side which I sometimes struggle with, and I..."
EpiCurious
"Good place if you want sole food. Milkshakes are amazing!!! Had a few things here and all been yummy. Food is what you pay for.Would go again if..."
Katie
"Excellent food and great service even though the place was quite busy and there was only one girl to wait on the whole place. Would definitely eat..."
Nick Chamberlain
"The curly fries were delicious and could closely rival Sweet Mothers Kitchen. $7.50 did seem a bit pricy for the portion size. I also had a sip..."
Lauren Douglas
"One of my faves as a business traveller in Wellington. Straight down the line Texish Mexish, with Wellie warmth! I'm back every time for its..."
DL
"So I may have had a slight hangover and been in need of a good solid breakfast... And Thunderbird delivered!The staff were very friendly..."
The Wanderer
"Went here for an early lunch so the service was pretty fast, and the staff were very friendly! The meal was delicious, I ordered the Enchiladas,..."
Shauna Kauri
"Not quite as good as SMK which I believe has similar ownership but cool nonetheless and it is in a more corporate part of town so focus on speed..."
Hamish.rutherford
"Went to Thunderbird for brunch today with my other half. Ā The cafe was surprisingly empty, only three tables had diners, and so we chose a table in..."
Rachel Moore
"Had a decent Sunday brunch here. Breakfast burrito with the works was delicious - and huge! Despite having a healthy appetite I only managed half if..."
Robin
"Thunderbird is not my favourite coffee place in Wellington, but I do come here fairly often when meeting up with friends as this tends to be middle..."
Rosemary Young
"I am a Thunderbird regular, however this review is about their Wellington on a Plate menu. We went in on a very busy Friday night and had the set..."
Angela Merie
"Love this place! I work nearby so would consider Thunderbirds my local. I love the crazy decor, cheeky banter from the staff and the owner, Nicci,..."
Leah Blackmore
"Fantastic customer service and delicious food. I requested a whole pecan pie for an office event and Thunderbird Cafe were more than happy to help...."
Maria Jones
"The food served at Thunderbird is astounding, always fresh, hot and tasty, the only downside is that every now and again there is a little bit of a..."
Daniel Taylor
"I have never had anything but excellent service, coffee & food here. Sure it's not silver service, but it's a cool little cafe where you will be..."
Aidrian S
"My favorite cafe in welly, hands down! Good vibe, super friendly and helpful staff and AMAZING food! The place is always jam packed, what better..."
Renee
"I LOVE this place! I've only been living in Wellington for a few months, but Thunderbird has already become a firm favourite and a "go to" place for..."
Anna Garland
"First time to Thunderbird Cafe and I'm very impressed. The cafe was recommended to me by a friend who said she has never had a bad meal - and I can..."
Niki Alefosio
"I was in Wellington staying at Ibis for the weekend from gold coast and popped across the road to grab a little something on the go for breaky! I..."
Kimberley Betteridge
"Went to Thunderbird under a friend's suggestion and was pleasantly surprised!Firstly, the service we received was stunning. Our server was..."
Cath L
"Haven't left a review before - but I had the Chimichanga at Thunderbird yesterday and felt compelled to tell everyone amazing it was! Delicious..."
Shaun
"Not sure when the last reviewer Vance went, however it must have been opposite day. Been to Thunderbird 20+ times over the last year and have never..."
Greyson
"Am actually from Australia and I really enjoyed the Cafe, prompt service for lunch, and really great quick service meal. So good I came back for tea..."
Geoff A
"Without a doubt one of my favorite places to go in the city. The service, coffee and food are excellent and amazing value. I come several mornings a..."
Suzanne Sutton
"Maybe the staff need to work on their service or maybe, just maybe, the diners need to work on hardening the f**k up.The cafe is busy...."
Kiwi American
"I went here with some friends last week and had a great night. The meals are very reasonably priced, especially given the large portion sizes. There..."
Kate S
"What a cool place! We were staying across the street and very tired Friday night, so mainly tried them because they were āthere.ā So glad we did!..."
SET
"Went here before wow, and couldn't have asked for more. Awesome atmosphere, live music which was really entertaining yet non intrusive. Megan our..."
Adam Brown
"I'm a regular at Thunderbirds and enjoy its funky, laid back style. I saw the recent less than stellar reviews and wondered if it was the same place..."
TM G
"We were staying across the street, so our initial visit to Thunderbird was more convenience than anything else. I had the Fish Stack for breakfast,..."
TheSmythes
"Had dinner at Thunderbird this evening, what a great place! The two young waitresses were absolutely fantastic and bent over backwards to accommodate..."
Mike
"The little cheeseburger they sell just needs a little mustard and that pink sauce to become the best hamburger I've had in NZ, and the only one I..."
Mylodon
"Update: Really thought I couldn't love my local lunch place more but then they made RED VELVET CAKE! Its to die for. The only thing I could possibly..."
Susie Sutton
"Food is good, coffee is good and the staff are efficient and friendlyOverall a good..."
Vincent G
"HiWent for the second time to Thunderbird on Friday for lunch. Nikki is great. Be prepared to wait for the food as it's not quick, and portions..."
Diane Leen
"A cold drink and a tasty-as bread roll from the cabinet, whilst filling in time today. I like it ! Great, friendly atmosphere and vibe. I 'Checked..."
Erika Scott
"Love this place and its fun food but near work - finally! Nikki is cool and you can tell there is a nice vibe amongst the staff and it rubs off..."
Frances
"Loved the atmosphere, the food and the service. Sweet Mothers in the corporate end of town - finally a place with some personality in an otherwise..."
Yasmine
"Just read the latest reviews on staff at Thunderbird. I have found them to be wonderful. However I appreciate that little blondie doesn't smile much..."
Dale Knapp
"Thunderbird is a firm favourite of mine. In fact, it has become a regular haunt for Friday lunch and something definitely to look forward to during..."
Cath Elliott
"Awesome cafe, great place to chill. R E A L L Y good coffee. Nikki is a wonderful hostess and staff are onto it. Friendly as you would want, but..."
John V
"Wow, I'm really surprised by all the negative reviews! Who's writing these?I've been several times now and I've always enjoyed the..."
Chris Marshall
"This was the second time I have been here for lunch, and both times I have been very pleased with both the service and the food. My tacos were..."
Smc
"Beautiful food, excellent service, decent coffee. How is this place not packed all the..."
Jason Gurney
"I went to Thunderbird on a Saturday with my husband for lunch. We found the service to be attentive and casual which suited the..."
Sarah-Rose
"This place is a very similar atmosphere and menu to Sweet Mother's Kitchen, I believe they are owned by the same people. I am a big fan of Sweet..."
Sophie Hunter
"I really enjoyed my smoothie here. Atmosphere was great, looking forward to trying a Bailey's hot chocolate..."
Andrea Thom
"YUM definitely one of the best caesar salad iāve had and the burger was..."
Helen Lim
"Went in for a Keto breakfast and wasn't disappointed! Eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection and the coffee was great.
All staff were super friendly..."
JJ Thomas
"Decent breakkie burger. Can't really complain about anything. Food was good, water is free and the coffee was alright. Just a good average..."
Francis
"Nice food, Polite staff and great customer service. A must try..."
DhamakedaR
"The coffee was spot on, and the breakfast burrito was amazing!
Good venue with a fun and unique atmosphere.
Friendly staff
Great location
Well..."
Matt Thom
"This place has been a favorite of mine for a while. And whether you drop in for a takeaway coffee, or sit down and have one of their meals or snacks,..."
Jennifer Goddard
"I had breakfast here recently, the scrambled eggs on sour dough were fantastic. The breakfast burrito was fresh, hot and very tasty. Next time I'm..."
Paul Rooney
"Best keto slices !! Lemon coconut KETO slices are soooo rich and creamy and delicious..."
Nea Magony
"Relaxed environment, friendly service and yummy food, and the coffee was good. Fluffies for the kids were received well...."
Darren Kidd
"Kitsch paradise in the middle of the city. Tasty Tex mex flavours. A, great brunch spot with plenty of..."
David āVonā Garratt
"Great atmosphere and good food. Got chicken burger and it was very filling. Only giving 4 stars as we never got our water we asked for before..."
Jake Martin
"Really happy with the service hear. Great keto friendly meals. Also, I accidentally left without paying for my meal and I rang them 30mins later and..."
Paora Morrison
"Amazing tex-mex cafe near the center of the city.
Helpful staff, quick service from the time an order is taken to table delivery.
One of my go to..."
Ian Sadler
"Stumbled across this funky cafe for brunch today. Waited a while to get served and then to receive our food. However we did enjoy our breakfast..."
Jo Brook
"Awesome Bacon and Egg Buttie on a Brioche bun although the coffee was a bit cold. Staff friendly and service..."
"Had dinner here here in September. Awesome staff and waiter/waitress. So many good options - just a little pricey :)..."
JamesNZ
"Friendly staff and excellent range of dish choices. Would definitely go..."
Crystal
"Always fast efficient service and wonderful..."
Maree Johnson
"Delicious food a drink, can be a bit of a wait to get a table especially on nights where they are offering deals. Bao buns are very good, especially..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"Good service, nice atmosphere, yummy food and perfect place for a date. We came here on a Tuesday night, where they were doing a 2 for 1 deal on any..."
Gabby
"LOVE LOVE LOVE CHOWĀ The food is always hot and fresh, flavorful and well presented, Wellington does have a lot of diversity in the eateries..."
Hilary Longshore
"I order delivery from Food Ninja, the food arrive in hot and delicious. My favorite food was Cross-cut beef rib, the taste is always satisfying. I..."
Charles
"The food is nice enough but overpriced for what you get. Definitely go on a Monday where you can get 2 for 1 dishes. Also they never change up their..."
Steff.ho
"Very busy the night I visited but service was good and fast. Tried a few vegan plates, all yummy and filling. Washed down with a lovely mocktail. A..."
Eating My Way Around
"I do find their prices a little expensive but they do have quite a few deals you can get each day of the week. I tend to go on Mondayās and get 2..."
Crackerjacker
"Nice food, nice staff, nice place, nice atmosphere. This is a go to restaurant for us and it always delivers a great night. Will definitely be..."
Dave
"Great ambience. Prompt friendly and personable service meets Asian fusion craft beers and cocktails. Booked online. Seated immediately. Not a place..."
Thomas O'Leary
"Its an asian fusion restaurent with a good variety in food, drinks and desserts. We preferred to 'd lunch here to avoid the dinner madness(friday)...."
Vivek
"Food is amazing here, loved the coconut rice and rich creamy duck curry. Would come again but a bit of a downer due to the 2hr seating restriction...."
N Simadri
"Love Chow!! Recently we ordered Chow with delivery and on a 2 for 1 Monday I was expecting and happy to wait the 50min wait time. 30mins later our..."
Hev
"I was lucky enough to try Chow on a Monday night, their weekly special makes the place exceptionally busy. Ordered a mixture of tapas, all..."
Lisa
"Arrived to Wellington late at night and had dinner at Chow. Everything was perfect. I ordered the Salmon Parcel with a side dish of seasonal..."
Caline
"Absolutely love the food and the service and that I can get it delivered at home when I canāt go in! Chow has been around for many years and has..."
Nicole Rutherford
"Nice food and good range of choice on the menu. Service was a bit of a let down though. The staff were absolutely lovely, but it was slow, one of our..."
Haley
"Love the weekly 2 for 1 specials. Menu has a good variety and caters to dietary requirements. Have to get more than one dish to make a meal out of it..."
Seeessjay
"Good place. Staff are extremely friendly and accommodating (valuable of youāve never dined here before), the atmosphere is fun and lively with the..."
Heidi Chapman
"On the first night on our recent visit to Wellington I manoeuvred us to Chow for dinner, and Iām so glad I did. The modern Asian menu is designed..."
I Spy Plum Pie
"I love 'Chow'.Ā A lovely Fusion Restaurant what we used to visit frequently years ago till we moved away from Wellington.Ā Recently we visited and..."
Little Borneo Girl
"One of my favorite places for a light lunch after shopping or for dinner and cocktails with friends! Have been there multiple times and Iāve been..."
Jenna
"This is my 4th time at Chow and obviously I'm always keen for more! The service is wonderful and inviting. The food is superior especially on Monday..."
Hannah.milne11
"If you're in Wellington on a weekend be sure to check this place out! With 2-for-1 cocktails on a Saturday and an incredibly reasonable $25 set lunch..."
Ali White
"Awesome atmosphere, perfect place for a date or just a meal.Portions are quite small so it pays to get a few dishes to share and to eat quickly as..."
BeasT LeathafacE
"Chow was cool, it had a modern design and nice friendly service. The menu was really unique and there was something for anyone. We made the mistake..."
Alana McConnell
"Came here after eyeing up this place for years. It was packed so booking is a must!Our waitress was super friendly and informative, she asked if..."
Aimee R
"Cute dining, nice atmosphere and quality food! A bit spicy for me but the food was yum! Great flavours overall and good service ! Thanks for a good..."
Chuchueats
"The customer service was AMAZING, all staff members were friendly, my partner and I came half an hour early bc our movie had finished and we had time..."
Angie Liu
"I love going to chow! The tiger prawns and rose buds are my favourites but everything on their menu is yum. Everything is so flavoursome. And the..."
Hayley Wano
"Dined here for dinner - ordered Vietnamese spring roll, asian green, red duck curry, deep fried tofu, seared tuna and couple of..."
TinaS
"Chow's menu has some tasty treats, and the cocktails are fantastic. The curries are super tasty and the ingredients are good quality. My only..."
The Food Snob
"I've had takeout from here twice, the first time I had the duck lettuce cups and the chicken satay. The satay were great but the duck was minced - I..."
Pamela Mansell
"My son and I tried their $25 lunch deal and it was quite good. I chose Malaysian Style Prime Angus Beef Satay and Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls, and..."
"Loved this place! So many options of food to choose from and reasonably priced as well. I orders the pumpkin and cashew fritters with rice, and oh my..."
Daisy Smith
"This place serves great fusion food -fresh, tasty, and well-presented. But as I do found these dishes are more on the "conservative" side and lacks..."
Christian
"We came here for lunch and it was divine. Everything we tried was so good but the highlight was the grilled salmon parcels. The staff are so friendly..."
Meg McGimpsey
"The chicken noodle soup is comfort in a bowl. The red curry adds a kick to fire up the insides and clear up the head. Perfect for the day following..."
Hungusmcfatty
"Went in at long last with a group of friends to see if it was as good as normal chow and it was!Made a reservation for six but adjusted for..."
Mana
"I love chow!! Been here many times and the food is always fresh and tasty with lots of flavour.Ā Ā Would recommend the fresh rice paper..."
Charlie
"Great place for lunch with awesome food, always nice service. Great variety of food on the menu. Mondays 2 for 1 are almost a weekly treat when you..."
Brainless Foodie
"Very nice food and drink, the udon noodles, crispy chicken and the many drinks are delicious! Would return and I highly reccomend! ..."
Jasonbr67
"My workmates and I decided to have lunch at Chow one Monday. Every Monday its the Two-for-One specials and I highly recommend this place to anyone..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Saturday nights are very tasty buy one get one cocktails. It's kind of a steal. The staff is pretty great, and the food is nice. Definitely pop in,..."
Mallory
"Had lunch here on a 2 for 1 Saturday. couldn't fault the service, staff members knew what they were doing, food was amazing, a bit small in..."
Rosie
"Best place for a bit of dinner! On Mondays (2 for 1 food) and Saturday (2 for 1 cocktails) the value for money is awesome and service is always fast...."
Andrea Gregor
"Absolutely loved this place. Great atmosphere open late for a late night dinner staff great amd attentive. Reasonably priced and the currys and..."
Katis_32
"Amazing place to eat and atmosphere to be apart of! Food was delicious... went with three of us and the sharing plates were perfect. Very long wait..."
Cam Gray
"amazing food and amazingly yum cocktails! love the 2 for 1 deal as well. also, so happy with how quick the food & service was considering the entire..."
Bean XO
"amazing!!! best cocktail of my life - vodka, passion fruit, bitters, ginger beer and something else, so so so good! I also shared the blue cheese..."
Georgia Dobbs
"I AM BACK :)So - Chow had been hyped up a lot by my work mates so last week when I was in town for business, we decide to go to Chow for..."
Pankaj Kini
"Had a good food there. Plenty for everybody was decent price too and the service was really fast. Would probably go back on some occasions to try..."
Ines
"Went to Chow for the first time with my sister for lunch on Saturday. We both had the $25 lunch set with a drink, 2 dishes plus a rice each. We..."
Maggie Cheung
"I love CHOW.The freshest of ingredients and teh most efficient of service combine to make it a winner in my books.Sharing the..."
Philip Reeve
"I always make sure I come to chow whenever I'm in Wellington. Consistently delicious & such a good range of options - and there's vege & gluten free,..."
Michele
"We left Chow wondering why we haven't been going regularly. We had the set lunch menu and loved all of our selections which were-Ā Five..."
Muffin Mum
"Good quality food fresh and tasty. Restaurant was busy and service a bit slow. Prices a bit on the high side. Modern contemporary vibe. A good..."
Julian.paxton
"Decided to try this place out for dinner last night. As it was a Monday with the 2 for 1 deal it was packed but wait for a table wasn't too long...."
Georgia Stewart
"So, being Chinese, Asian fusion is always an interesting choice for me: many places charge exorbitant prices for small dishes which you would find..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"Been coming here for years now and quite frankly I'm getting bored now - the blue cheese and peanut wontons used to excite me but 5 years on its..."
Miss Persistant
"Chow is delicious! I have always had delicious food when I visit and the staff are really lovely. As a visitor to NZ, I ate there alone today and..."
Shannon Fox
"great food & atmosphere. Went on a two for one night with colleagues. Great cocktails & my fave dish was probably their summer rolls - divine! Only..."
Trina Trina Trina
"The food is very nice and tasty and also the cocktails are pretty good, got to love the buy one get one free deal you have. Went there for a work..."
Nirvanamajid94
"My 2nd visit to Chow & just as good as the first. Stopped in for a quick bite to eat & tried the prawn dumplings, edamame & struck the 2-4-1 cocktail..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"The curry is a favourite, love sharing the dishes and on Saturdays we have 2 for 1 cocktails.Ā Efficient staff and quite a busy place.Ā Superb..."
Food Mm
"Awesome environment and great food. Cheap cocktails in the heart of Saturday night. Very impressed by the staff member who goes by the name of Cohen..."
Dale Gauld
"Absolutely amazing! We arrived late Saturday night as a group for 2 for 1 cocktails and a small bite to eat. The hazelnut sour cocktail is one of the..."
Brooke568
"I LOVE chow! Not only is everything delicious - especially jungle curry, salt and pepper squid and Vietnamese rice paper rolls - but it's usually..."
Stacy Heyman
"Went there tonight and got the 2for1 takeaways, best decision ever. Always leaves me feeling satisfied and it's absolutely Devine! Super good service..."
Brooke
"Absolutely stunning. Every mouthful was a taste sensation. There was lots of choice on the menu and it was hard to choose but in the end we were..."
Christine
"One of the best dining experiences in wellington. The decor is warm and welcoming, the staff are great and very helpful. The menu accommodates for..."
Rhodri Williams
"if you love fresh healthy herbs and veges then chow is good for you. the food is tasty but not sickly oily or fatty. I enjoyed the salmon salad and..."
Kate S
"Surprisingly lovely. Loved the ambience and the food was quite good. I had the $25 meal (salt and pepper squid, and mussel fritters) which was quite..."
M
"Chow is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington! Been here many times because the food is always so good!!The Pekin lettuce cups are..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Very very lovely. Such a nice restaurant, very good looking male staff which made dining evening better. Provided a clip on highchair. Explained the..."
Amy Chattington-Harris
"Came here for dinner.. 2 for 1 cocktails on a Saturday night went down a treat! Ordered a bit of food which was great! The dumplings were packed full..."
Tyler Conelly
"My partner and I dined here last Saturday and were pleased with both the service and the food. The pekin duck lettuce cups were a stand out for..."
Smileplease
"Chow was packed when we arrived. The service was great. I ordered the orange and pistachio salad and the satay beef. Both were really delicious,..."
Britt
" I used to be a two for one Monday regular, but lately Iāve been more of a sporadic visitor. You get great bang for your buck. But handy tip ā to..."
Mind The Crumbs
"Visiting Wellington for a couple of days, a friend took me here for dinner as they had a 2 for 1 deal. We got there at around 6:30, and there was..."
Paola Gee
"Great service. You neec to Indulge in their long plates to enjoy Chow at their best. The blue cheese wontons are a must. Best enjoyed with friends...."
Cheyneismyhero
"Came in this evening with a friend. Such yummy food!! And a really great array of vegetarian dishes which suits me perfectly. Loved the five spice..."
Mueslilo
"Dinner for 5 was fantastic. Great selection of food, and cocktails were good! Only downfall was the server could not divide out bill equally so we..."
Tyler De Vries
"I have been a regular at Chow for many years now, and have dined at all five branches (back when there were five, of course) in Wellington and..."
The Wanderer
"This is not really your typical Asian restaurant. Dishes come out as sharing plates so you would be wise to know that when ordering. 4 dishes plus..."
Marie Sheffield
"It's been a while since I've visited Chow. As a fan of Asian and Asian inspired food, I enjoy their menu. Thereās a good selection to choose from...."
Sean P E Fleming
"Pretty good but nothing spectacular. Enjoyed the food and the cocktails were good but probably won't be going back on my next trip to Wellington...."
Elise Hopkins
"Best place to go for dinner and cocktails. 2 for 1 food on Mondays is great and cocktails on Wednesday and Friday! Rosebud is the nicest cocktail I..."
Brianna Huddleston
"Its not obvious from the street but up the stairs next to Burger Fuel, Chow is still, after some years, a very cool restaurant with a modern, cosy..."
Duncan Galletly
"Loved the food and the ambiance! Had cashew and pumpkin fritters, coconut prawns dumplings,salmon fillet salad and lamb curry and all of it..."
Meenu Daniel
"Amazing food every time!! The Salmon parcels are gorgeous- and now they offer them grilled too - yum! Hard to go on any other day of the week other..."
JoJo
"love it so muchļ¼favorite dashļ¼rib of beef and chicken curryļ¼ļ¼love the cocktail in chowļ¼ļ¼ļ¼ļ¼ļ¼ļ¼ļ¼ļ¼outside looks..."
Crystal
"A firm favourite for girls' cocktail nights. The food is tasty, healthy and light and the cocktails are..."
Mel B
"Me and my partner visited chow on a very busy Thursday evening. The drinks were amazing and I'd gladly go back for a night of cocktails with their..."
Jenjaroo
"Love this place. I have been here twice and loved the restaurant set up, the delicately put together dishes and customer service. I only wish the..."
Sage
"Went there for 2 for 1 mains on a Monday. Great service, friendly and fun staff, really delicious food. Sharing platters so don't take a hungry..."
Lisa Tong
"I have been here on multiple occasions and absolutely love the food here :)Ā There is always a bit of a wait on Mondays when it is two for one but it..."
Sheena McIntyre
"Interesting asian fusion food.Highly recommend their salads and their blue cheese wanton things. DELICIOUS! A good place to go with a group..."
Crissy
"Got here pretty late. About 10pm. Restaurant was pretty empty as it was a Sunday night. Got seated and ordered pretty quick. They didn't have A LOT..."
Chris Carabine
"Cocktails at Chow are such a treat after a long day and the food is superb! Staff are always friendly and the bustle of other diners and waiters in..."
BKL
"The food overall is very good here. Just don't buy the rice. The coconut rice does not taste like coconut at all. The sticky rice dessert is not..."
Terrence Williams
"This is always a fun place to have a few drinks and nibbles! The modern-asian dim sum type dishes are fresh and flavourful, but are reasonably small..."
Connie Consumes
"Chow is one of the most popular restaurants in Wellington city, not only due to its fantastic weekly deals (2 for 1 food on Mondays and 2 for 1..."
Sophia
"My favorite place in Wellington to eat!! Amazing food and always capable staff, never over friendly but they do their job well. It's not cheap to eat..."
Vikki Samuelson-Sandvid
"The thing I love the most about this place is 2 for 1 on Monday, however, it's also the thing I like least about it as it means I can only ever bring..."
Fleur
"We went this Saturday to celebrate a joint birthday for two of my friends. Half of us are vegetarian and we were pleased with the variety of..."
Emma Eames
"Enjoyed getting gluten free vegan food. Tofu and edemame were very tasty. Wait staff were friendly. Next to noisy construction but at no fault of..."
April Whitehead
"Excellent food and service, the staff are always friendly and we always enjoy our meal when we go. Rib of beef and the salmon fillet salad are..."
P K
"Cocktails = Delicious!!!!!!We chose a great evening to sit out on the balcony and share a variety of fresh healthy dishes. Enjoyed the brulee..."
Ali Brooks
"Another great night at Chow Tory - 4 stars guys, ace cocktails :..."
Alli
"Great fresh food fast. We booked which was lucky because it was really full. Shared a whole load of different dishes with the blue cheese wontons..."
Christy Saint
"Had a meal out with extended family including some very young kids on Sunday night. Wait staff were very accommodating. Food was excellent as always...."
Bradoncoast
"A great menu, well designed and perfectly prepared. Given I was dining solo your staff were incredible, neither giving me over whelming attention but..."
Mark Samways
"Had a really memorable night here recently with 3 friends. Great food, nice ambiance, knowledgeable and friendly staff and the food selections were..."
Robert Perry
"Went to Chow for a pre Christmas lunch. As we went on a Monday it was 2 for 1 and it was just great. Food primo, staff primo, price primo - what..."
Linda Boland
"Great place, nice twist on asian food. Great price and good for a bunch of friends. My first choice for a casual dinner with..."
Paul Upston
"Food was amazing absolutely no complaints there, service was also very good apart from staff needing some beer education.Firstly we were..."
Pim R Muter
"Had vegetarian starters, mains, and desserts at the two-for-one Monday night and everything was..."
Nigel Higgington
"We had a lovely time here last Saturday. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food came out quite quickly. Our meals were cooked/made..."
Anna Webster
"Took two of my friends (They are from melbourne) for lunch here before they left and they loved it the food was amazing it tasted fresh and was..."
Nat M
"Great staff. Wonderful selection of food. A little like Wagamamas but the food seemed "fresher" and the tastes just bounced around your..."
Dan Whittington
"Love, Love, Love, Chow"s.The lime posset is amazing as are the prawn dumplings and Tarahiki fish cakes. I also love the pomegranate..."
Joy
"Great atmosphere, really helpful staff, fabulous food, great prices - particular when you get the 2-for-1 deal! Highly recommend Chow and will..."
Jan
"Excellent staff - friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was superb. We pretty much followed the advice given by our waiters and..."
Jason
"Pretty good, have been a few times now. The food is always good, prices are reasonable and staff are good. Good for functions..."
Vincent G
"Had our World Festival of Magic NZ Tour 2011 dinner here and the food was AMAZING, the staff was TOP NOTCH above the "norm" ! The drinks "I want..."
Norm Cox
"If the Monday night specials are still going - Make sure you book or get in early! This place is popular for all the right reasons!!Used to..."
Frank
"So happy! This food is define, love it! Saw it in nz best dining at airport and have never been so pleased with the menu. Had the most amazing..."
Anita
"Great casual dining, really good food, good service, would definitely come again! 2 for 1 Mondays an awesome deal! Decent sized servings, as a non..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"Enjoyed an exquisite lunch yesterday. Excellent service and we were very pleased to discover that lunches were all 2 for the price of one. As always..."
Fiona Cowan
"The food was divine...the blue cheese won ton's are to die for! Excellent service with warm, attentive staff, we walked in on a busy Friday night..."
L
"I've been a regualar at both Chows in Wellington for quite sometime now, but always preferred Tory St. The $25 lunch menu is value for money, but..."
Sarah Wong
"Generally I'm not a fan of Asian cuisine, but I'm glad I was convinced by my group to come to chow for dinner. We sat down strait away, and as..."
Andrew Truman
"I've dined here a few times but never given 1+1 Wednesday cocktails a go. The restaurant was busy, but like always I was greeted by a friendly staff..."
Georgie Simms
"I try to dine at Chow as much as I can. The food is amazing (blue cheese wontons!) and I am always greeted with a smile. The staff are lovely and..."
Maree
"Anyone who enjoys modern Asian-fusion will find this place interesting, but not overly challenging, which makes it a good place to take friends wary..."
Georgina Guscott
"Absolutely amazing place. Food is so fresh, and I love the idea of sharing plates. You get to try everything. Save some room for their gorgeous..."
Dr James Pratt
"The staff here are incredible. We went on a night when pretty much every seat was full and everyone was run off thier feet, yet we still received..."
Isabella Clague
"Good service, the staff were really friendly. Bit overpriced for what you get in portion size. Food tasted good but average.
Might not be ideal for..."
Emma Guy
"My partner and I were lucky enough to win the date night at Chow! We had been wanting to visit since we arrived in Wellington and the food, service..."
Ashley
"What a great night! Place was packed but the food and drinks still came fast and was delicious! The staff were impressive to watch, all focussed and..."
Leon Kingi
"One of my faves but this night didn't make the right choices in dishes. Should have stuck to the tried and true. Great cocktails and always love the..."
Marama
"Chow has been consistently my go-to sharing plates restaurant for the last 20 years. The dishes are always good, there's a wide selection, including..."
Tim Robinson
"Great little place to celebrate and try a variety of dishes. We had dinner to celebrate a mate graduating on Tuesday and they had 2 for 1 cocktails..."
V F
"Had a lovely time on my own at chow, lots of veggie options! I had the Edamame, jackfruit bao bun and the cauliflower! It was maybe a bit much for..."
Rachel Bassett
"Food was cooked well, with an outstanding menu on offer. I'm not sure the Indian fusion dumplings worked, however. The tempura cauliflower was the..."
Aimee Davis
"Food was delicious and reasonably priced ish. Portions of the sharing plates are enough to feed one person themselves as a meal but multiple would be..."
Jean-luc Lawlor
"Such a lovely experience dining here last night. Staff were really helpful and friendly, drinks were amazing (2 for 1 rose bud cocktails on Thursdays..."
Samuel Dromgool
"The restaurant was awesome. Was abit dubious when I came up the stairs but was pleasantly surprised. The decor, lights ambience was great.
Waiter..."
Semesi
"Having been back at Chows after years and been at a similar place the day before in direct comparison it falls behind. But this is a really great..."
Detlef
"Was lucky to have my Belated Mother's day lunch here & it did not disappoint!
Coconut rice,Rice paper rolls, Fish cakes,Coffees, Vegetable curry,Corn..."
tam peters
"Service is always good they are quick to seat you if you have booked in advance. Food is pretty good it is sharing plate type of restaurant so you..."
Harmony Paea
"The food was great, I have coeliacs and our waitress was super helpful in picking something that would be safe, recommending the chicken salad which..."
Tara Robinson
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