TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"Pumpkin pizza and meatballs were fantastic! And the chocolate volcano...next level! Food was so great we ended up there again the following day!..."

Minnie Sarmiento Tabilog

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 didn’t 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 🎂 love the shared plates vibe, beautiful flavorsome food, happy hour 😋 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..."

Aulia Perdue (Luoxqi)

Red Wine by the Glass

Saltimbocca Veal with White Sauce

"We had a lovely night at MariLuca Ristoro. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. We ordered the gnocchi and half chicken and it was delicious...."

Lee Heang

"I've been here a couple of times and have always remembered this place fondly. Really has a craving for Italian pasta for the whole week and was so..."

Cabnolen Moon

"Lucked in on having lunch at Mari Luca, the staff service was top notch, the food was great though I would recommend some dishes over others. The..."

SChan

"Great carbonara pasta, very filling and rich flavour. The risotto was pretty good too but a bit too watery. Service was amazing, very friendly and..."

Yaroslava Podporina

"This spot has quickly become my favourite restaurant in Wellington, with fantastic service and delicious meals. You step inside and you are..."

Melty Tracks

"Just perfect. Fine dining, great service, comfortable relaxed setting and wonderful food. Every item or group ordered was excellent. Not the..."

Jon Blenkhorn (JonB1576)

"This restaurant was a lucky find, very close to our Hotel. The food is amazing! We will definitely be returning on our next Wellington trip. Very..."

Graham Watson

"Great little Italian place quite hidden but gives you a real Italian vibe. The pasta is same test as in Italy, really worth it even though it's quite..."

Ralf Klis

"Great place for cozy dinner with loved ones. Entree are delicious and awesome. Recommend the seafood. Mains are filling and mildly tasty. You may..."

Charlie Dichoso

"Delicious food and nice service. Will be keen to go back next time I'm up in Wellington. Would recommend booking, as seemed very..."

Kate Fox

La Bella Italia

89/100 (2723 ratings)

Fettuccine All Uovo Ragu Di Agnello

Bruschette

Luiguine Moderno

Pesto

Flan Do Cioccolato Con Frutti Di Bosco

Special Pizza Prosciutto Burrata

Linguine alle vongole

Lasagna Bolognese Pasta

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"I had the most perfect pizza, pasta and best flat white of my life here. It was a couple of years ago now though, but the experience motivated me to..."

Callmeinstead

"BEST Italian restaurant in..."

Ferne Griffiths

"Went here for dinner Valentine's eve. Even though they were fully booked they made space for me. Service was great and I was run through the specials..."

I'm Hungry

"This place is..."

YHMO!

"Hands down the best place in Petone for dinner! The restaurant has an Italian marketplace feel to it and has produce for sale as well. We had the..."

Sweecasam

"This place is an Italian gem, I loved it here. We were welcomed by the owner who is so passionate about his food. I told him I have been dying to try..."

Lisa

"This is the best Italian restaurant in the Wellington region. The food is so authentic, just like what I had in Italy. The pizzas are amazing. I love..."

SH

"Great food, great beverages and out of this world desserts along with great service! Don’t miss if you are in and around Petone. Truffles are a..."

The Hungry Glutton

"My son organised a 50th Wedding Anniversary for us. The restaurant was full. There were about 43 of us and I thought how are they going to manage..."

Peter Brown

"This place has been ranked among top 70 Italian restaurants with a Pizzeria in the world by a Michelin chef, can't argue with that, food was..."

James Ong

"I've only had the pizza here because it's so delicious, I can't bring myself to order anything else. The crust is fantastic and transports me back..."

Lo Barrett

"I have ordered several dishes here. They are all delicious. In particular, I recommend the pumpkin ravioli, the lamb ragu on fettucine, and the..."

Yan Qiuteng

"My first time here today with friends. A nice, convivial atmosphere with lovely food & decor. I want to go back and try several other things on the..."

Julia Mc

"We happened across this bustling restaurant on our way through town.We had special dietary requirements and the service was fantastic. The..."

Megha Dogra

"They're expensive, but for good reason! Italian food doesn't get any better than this! Great choice of Italian drinks too and the place is decorated..."

Angus Maxim

"It was a busy Friday night. Although the place is a huge open space the owners have managed to keep it intimate and warm. Staff were really friendly..."

Christian

"Yum! Great food, atmosphere and friendly staff! Loved our visit here! Definitely recommend it. Great for families, functions or a romantic night..."

Laurie Kapelle

"Ordered entree's, mains, and dessert. Food was wonderful and came out quick. Service was great especially for a busy Saturday night! Atmosphere of..."

Danimurphy23

"I must say it was the best pizza I've ever had！Each bite is full of salmon and smooth cream cheese, nice invention! I didn't like the spaghetti,..."

Holly He

"This place has great energy. I've met the owner a number of times when our family have dined here for lunch. It was an absolutely positive experience..."

The Food Snob

"Wonderful place to enjoy Italian dishes as well as their hospitality. Coffee is good and dishes I tried were very good. My only complain would be no..."

Jimon007

"Have eaten here many times and never disappointed. All the pasta dishes are excellent and the cheesecake from the cabinet is amazing.Lovely..."

Lucy Fitzgerald

"We have heard a lot of good stuff about La Bella Italia, and were excited to try ourselves. We are just average types that enjoy a good meal out in a..."

Ali Stevenson

"We'd been to the cinema at Queensgate. We'd looked up where to go in Petone for dinner afterwards. La Bella Italia looked good and reviews sold..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Amazing! Food was top notch and the service was outstanding! Beautiful wine, lasagna was great, my pop had the risotto, nan had the lamb and you..."

Kayla

"Came with with a bunch of friends. we ordered the garlic and herbs bread, anti pesto and pizzas to share and it was great. I have the seafood..."

John Chin

"If I could give this place a 10/5 I really would. I don't think I've had better Italian food! We booked in advance as it was a Saturday, and lucky..."

Jessica Callistus

"The service is superb, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The decor reminds me to a traditional food Market really homey and perfect for families..."

Estph

"Amazing as always. Great Italian cuisine and great service. Best hot chocolate in Wellington (order the Italian one) so good :-) wood fired pizza, a..."

Steven Lee

"Antonio and his team really have brought an authentic Italian experience to Petone! This is the one stop shop for all your needs when it..."

Joshsuxxxx

"25/7/15. It's basically a warehouse with a front office. However over the years huge photos and bric a brac have pretty well covered the concrete..."

Duncan Galletly

"Love to dine here. Very friendly staff, beautiful Italian cuisine and very nice to browse the shelves and deli. Food is very well presented and..."

Smileplease

"I always love coming to La Bella Italia. It is so authentic from the waiting staff, the atmosphere and the delightful food. Amazing wine list and..."

Sarah McTaggart

"Where to begin! La Bella Italia would have to be one of, if not the best Italian Restaurant. Having dined in many restaurants throughout Melbourne..."

Albert Portelli

"First time visiting La Bella Italia on Saturday and trust me I will definitely be back. So delicious. A great menu to choose from. There was..."

Ella Howatson

Epicurious Nomad

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

Ciara

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

Helen | Grab Your Fork

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

Rosemary Young

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

Muffin Mum

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

Selective

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

Siobhan

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

Matt Harrison

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

Louise Dustin

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

James Stevens

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

Lilian Dahm

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

Sally Ann Smith

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

TheFoodGonzo

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

Megan Xuan

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

Courtney

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

Vicki Bazalo

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

Kirsten Cunningham

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

Olivia Winstone

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

Lesleigh Ricardi

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

FOOD Wars

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

Marvin

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

James Lamb

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

Kiwicafe

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

Robyn Lovewell

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

Liz

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

Nicole Stewart

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

Mannie

Virginia Frances

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

Lindsay Brown

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

Sheelagh

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

Marilyn Yule

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

Nicola

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

Elizabeth

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

Brian

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

Patricia Ward

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

Bronwyn Williams

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

Del And Alan

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

Otago Islander

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

PeterMS

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

Red B

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

Wendy

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

White Lotus Hair Studio

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

Amanda Stokes

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

dreamer hope

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

Helen Joe

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

Paula Melville

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

Nina Smith

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

Andrew New Zealand

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

Michael Davidson

Cin Cin

88/100 (2119 ratings)

Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée

Spinach Conchiglioni Pasta Shells Stuffed with Mozzarella Ricotta Napoli Sauce

Lamb and Beef Meatballs

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Chelsea

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

Kate.mcpherson123

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

Vicky Yiu

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

Seamus

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

Dustin Robert Parr

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

Maraki Neonakis

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

Jade Amber

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

Robyn Wilson

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

Harvey

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

Megha Dogra

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

Cookingkenny

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

Brooklynstoddart

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

Sam Fisher

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

Christian

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

Ian De Terte

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

Fern

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

Thanh Hà

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

Royden Shierlaw

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

Monique

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

Kelsi Butler

Spanner

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

Briarley Laban

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

Vivienne Parker

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

Anastasia Haidakis George

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

James Blass

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

Foooodie Explorer

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

Mighty Will

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

Coz I Can

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

Mana

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

Vanessa Bradford

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

EMN

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

Stacy Heyman

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

Ross

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

Couple Of Cheap Westies

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

Steph Michie

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

Daisy McDermottroe

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

Katie Harris

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

Team Thomas

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

Mia Henry-John

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

Anna

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

Grace B

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

OV

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

Ava

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

Leoma Visser

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

Shawnee Westerman

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

Gareth Ruck

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

Trina

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

Charlie Fogarty

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

Linda Fisher

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

Ashleigh Hutchinson

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

Katie Francis

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

Venessa.hoskins

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

Doug Kemp

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

Johnny Fürst

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

Robert P.

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

Deborah DeNard

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

Samantha M

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

Michelle B

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

Ella Gray

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

Christine Gabrielle

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

MJ Choi

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

Laurence Chiu

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

Greg Aiken

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

Christie Holmes

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

Donna Donaldson (leepeesa)

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

Alicia!!!

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

Andrea Merlo

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

Craig Doughty

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

Justin Case

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

Israel Reid

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

Liam Richardson

Scopa Pizzeria

87/100 (2511 ratings)

Italian Hot Chocolate

Scopa Famous Hot Chocolate

Gin and Tonic with Lemon

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Bibi Honore

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

Alice Ma

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

Ken Wong

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

Echorus2005

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

Anna

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

James Voong

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

Authenticity

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

Neeraj Kumar

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

Aleisha T

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

Kate.mcpherson123

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

Faz Mottram

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

Tarun Parmar

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

Eating My Way Around

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

Michelle M Almeida

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

Puddles

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

Foodie

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

Sheryl

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

Food Fanatic

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

Kristina Mastakova

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

Lizzie

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

Kausthub Desikachar

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

黄薇恩

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

Megha Dogra

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

Christian

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

Jimon007

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

Kenji

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

Monty88

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

Annie Bananie

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

Theo

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

Neil Bryden

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

Mana

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

Nikki Paton

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

Stacy Heyman

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

Wendy M

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

Siobhan

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

Suzanne

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

Marley

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

Kylie

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

Philip Reeve

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

Eileen Basher

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

LucyGoosey

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

James Cole

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

Gerhard Joseph

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

Jayita

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

Grace Ko

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

Vicki Wong

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

DL

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

Andrew Guy

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

Stephy_NakiGirl

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

James Fale

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

Kate Yan

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

Mia Henry-John

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

Fiona

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

J Isla

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

Jaffa

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

Christine

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

FoodiePhysician

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

Steven Lee

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

Alicia McQuade

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

Mueslilo

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

Josh

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

Apple Chan

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

Claz

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

Kwan-Lyn

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

Robert P.

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

Leighanne Boone

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

Lex Antony Huang

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

Andywong1115

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

Crumpet King

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

Lily_nz80

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

Daiana Cordoba

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

Em

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

JaimeC

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

H

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

Wilson Chau

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

Ronald Blunt

"Friendly service and amazing hot..."

Emily

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

Connie

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

Elizabeth Dichter

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

Courtney

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

Hubbabubba

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

Rochelle Ruby

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

Alex Ishikawa

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

Bill

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

Littlemissfoodie

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

Sue Caudwell

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

Amy

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

Annie

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

Toni Ruawai

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

Reviewer007

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

Susan

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

Florence Kim

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

Mazza

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

Otago Islander

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

Kim

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

Helen Gemmell

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

Stephanie

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

Fridayu

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

Harry Chapman

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

Isabella Clague

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

Emily Fitzgerald

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

Melissa Martin

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

Yen Zen Huang

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

Vi Duc Phan

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

Sala McCarthy-Stonex

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

Ma.Paula Lijó Martin

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

Moth Artistic_Dysphoria

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

Finedine Romance

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

Naren Kasinadhuni

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

rune SB

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

Kieran Shepherd

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

James Savage

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

Joseph Pereira

Pizza Pomodoro

87/100 (1042 ratings)

"Delicious pizza and great service. Fun to watch the pizzas being prepared and cooked in the wood-fired oven too..."

Carolyn Lister

"Great service and variety of pizza!! I haven't had any problems with the orders, always receiving the pizzas in a reasonable time frame. I'd..."

Gustavo Garcia

"We are new to Wellington so for our second pizza delivery wanted to try something different to the well know chain - searched for “wood fire pizza..."

AMcK

"Absolutely delicious & reasonably priced. ordered a couple pizzas for lunch today online and got the Margherita for $10 (online deal) and a..."

Sei

"Each time I go to Goldings, we tend to order a pizza from here. It’s cool, if you order from Goldings they’ll deliver it to you there. No extra..."

Sean P E Fleming

"My cousin and I shared a few takeaway pizzas from this place. The menu was pretty small, but the pizzas were all high quality. The one with truffle..."

Megha Dogra

"Pizza so good my vegan friend ate so much of it that my non vegan friend looked at her hatefully -- and still brings it up. Never let me down, not..."

Joneshawker

"Delicious authentic pizza that you can customize as you like. They use fresh ingredients and arrange your pizza in front of you.Great..."

Miki S

"Excellent thin crust pizza from a place which has been there forever. The only Italian I know likes it so that's a pretty good endorsement. There's..."

Harry Chapman

"Pizza Pomodoro is definitely my favorite pizza in Wellington! I tried bufalina, which is a normal margherita pizza with additional buffalo..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"My absolute favourite pizza in wellington! Although the base is quite soft around the crust, the flavour from the woodfire is incredible. I always..."

EsmeEats

"The best pizza in Wellington! I love how you can get it at Goldings and they'll walk it over for you. Best crust - so nice and..."

Miss K

"I was in Wellington just for the day, I have to say my experience was great. Staff were great, really friendly and modified our order to our..."

Chad Rilcon

"This is delish pizza. Came in one lunch time with a few friends and got that vegetarian one with the peppers. It's super tasty but you really gotta..."

Hungover Munch Kid

"Best authentic Italian pizza I've had to date! Staff are friendly, atmosphere is awesome and even the chef is Italian! I highly recommend Pomodoro if..."

Alex Meyer

"This is the best pizza in wellington. There is no competition. Who cares that there are only a few tables? You can't eat the tables but you can eat..."

Vegetable Man

"Want quality pizza? go to Pizza Pomodoro. Having been to Italy and having tried their classic authentic pizza, I have never come across..."

J Isla

"Pricey but definitely worth it!Best pizza in..."

Mani Singh

"This place is absolutely amazing! If you are looking for authentic Italian pizza, you must go here. It is hands down the best pizza I have had in..."

Bella E

"It's a little on the pricey side, but oh-so worth it! Tastes as good as the pizza I used to eat in Italy! I've eaten there 7 times in the past year..."

Tracy

"Amazing!!!!! I have just finished eating the delicious pizza we had delivered. We ordered the pizza/garlic bread, the carne and the paesana i..."

Brian Gunning

"I'm in the process of building a pizza oven at home and its because of places like this that serve delicious authentic wood fired pizza. I call in..."

Biggie C

"Absolutely gorgeous woodfired pizza. Have eaten there a number of times over the years and have never been disappointed with any..."

Kara I

"Mouth-watering deliciousness! Awesome base, lovely fresh quality toppings with motzarella and fresh basil..."

M

"Moving to Auckland in few weeks and the thing I'll miss the most will be your pizza guys!!! superb pizzas, friendly staff and best tiramisu. My..."

Roger

"I'm from Italy, travelled NZ for 6 months and desperately looked for a good pizza in every city that I visited, when I found pizza pomodoro I almost..."

PAOLO

"Delicious pizza, and a good range. And yummy desserts. Reasonable delivery fee, and delivered in the time they said they would. Also has eftpos on..."

Hannah

"Some say Pizza Pomodoro is the best pizza in Wellington, and I'd say you'd be hard pressed to find one better. There's not really anywhere to sit -..."

Dan Bowden

"Wellington’s pickiest pizza fan from NYC here: This is the best pizza in the city that I’ve found so far. The winning ingredient is the crust..."

James Mielke

"I was desperate for a pizza, (I hadn't had a pizza in at least two months) While I did not dine in, the decor and design was a modern twist on an..."

James Hanley

"This place has truly brought us back to Napoli. Pizzas are made fresh in wood-fired oven. We had the Margherita and Bufalina. Both were so delicious..."

Kim L

"Small outlet but awesome pizzas. Two tables to dine in at or else takeaway. Pizza made fresh from scratch and tastes gr8. Pricey but worth the..."

Nilanke Perera

"Very well done Neapolitan Pizza.. just like in Naples..."

Elias Schermer

"THE absolute best Pizza in the Wellington Region, rounded off with a delicious pistachio tiramisu. It’s a take out place rather than a sit in. 2..."

Katharina K

"amazing place! if you want to eat the best pizza in New Zealand - this is the one you should definitely try. authentic Italian pizza, handmade in..."

Maria Khaydar

"Best pizza in Wellington! Definitely worth a visit but there is limited seating inside. So you might be better ordering it to take away..."

Chris Lamb

"Good quality and reasonable price for pizza margherita at lunch. I had the pizza two years ago, not sure whether they still have it or not, and if..."

David Hong

"You know I can’t take this whole pizza photo, Take the pizza and just go straight into my mouth. You must try it when warm The dough was so..."

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Pizzeria Napoli

87/100 (2038 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

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

N-Dee Reynolds

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

Portia Lancaster

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

Foodie

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

Tristan Wheeler

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

David Rawson

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

Alex Ishikawa

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

Sinead Hesnan

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

Megha Dogra

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

Jane Scadden

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

Christian

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

Jason Campbell

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

Margareta Dorothea

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

Jonathan Miranda

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

M

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

R-Dee Roche

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

Amorita Maharaj

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

Gerhard Joseph

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

Mansi Trivedi

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

Lisa Whyte

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

LucyGoosey

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

Julian.paxton

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

Brian Smith

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

Adeline

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

Andrew Warner

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

Amy

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

Simon Kearsley

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

Miara

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

RJ Thorne

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

EatAllDayy

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

Loly

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

Teja.kandarpa

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

Shauna Kauri

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

Jordan Morrice

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

RaeRae

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

Etresia Touzel

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

Julia Mc

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

Linda DuBois

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

Ken & Lesley

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

Dalia Ameer

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

Lilly.Snowball

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

Em Perry

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

Kathryn Price

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

Trevor Landers

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

Romain Louis

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

Diane Leen

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

Geoff Burch

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

Sahil Ludhani

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

Omnomnivore

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

Ridhima Puri

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

James Mielke

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

Isabella Clague

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

Carla MD

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

Ashley Raki

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

Graham Joe

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

Elroy 0kada

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

Serena Low

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

Richard Ellis

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

Hannah McColl

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

Wawawawa

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

June Lau

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

Mitchell Bidois

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

Paul Lombard

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

david yates

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

Tehaunui

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

Robin Keet

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

Andrea Merlo

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

Stuart McIntosh

Capitol Restaurant

Soft Centered Chocolate Pudding with Crème Fraîche

Fish

Cheesecake

Beef

Steak Tartare with Egg Yolk & Grilled Bread 28 50

Baked Peach and Prosciutto

Eye Fillet Steak with Parsnip Gratin

Today’S Cheese with Quince Paste & Toast 18 00

Parmesan Crumbed Lamb's Liver

Fish of the Day

Salad

Asparagus Entrée with Eggs Mayo and Capers

Wheelchair Accessible

"My favourite restaurant in..."

Susan Kiddle

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

Shane.gustafson

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

Karen B. Otic

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

TheFoodGonzo

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

Cha Ching

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

Megha Dogra

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

Em

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

Jade M.

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

Richard Roberts

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

Angela Liu

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

Adriennenz

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

Duncan Galletly

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

Philip Reeve

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

Jane Russell

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

Paul

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

Kelli Williams

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

Molly

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

David Boshier

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

Andrew Imms

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

Casey

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

Dee Mangin

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

Margaret

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

Susie Robertson

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

Nicola Young

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

Bean

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

Emma

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

Miss Smith

"Wonderful food and great..."

Bethne Rowe

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

Dan Bowden

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

Tehaunui

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

Irina Kapeli

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

Lindsay Harn

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

Giacomo Dusina

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

Ann K

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

Jo

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

tina nixon

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

Wendy Slieker

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

Lulu Xu

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

Veronica Sanchez-Bernuy

Fratelli

86/100 (1794 ratings)

Affogato Raspberry Coulis Hot Churro

Cannoli

Pasta

Fantastic Italian Roccomura Red Wine

Quattro Formaggi Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Harrison Drysdale

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

Anna

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

Clem Lienard

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

CC

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

Dieu Anh Le

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

Jessica Siácci

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

Rob McGregor

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

Megha Dogra

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

Fat Bob

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

Felicity

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

The Food Snob

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

M

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

EsmeEats

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

Rosemary Young

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

Ladi Haze

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

Alysha Bower

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

Grace Li

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

Georgia Keir

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

Orli B. Ahava

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

Raymond Ferguson

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

Gabby Deg

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

Kklovestoeat

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

Sophia

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

Wellington Chic

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

Pete And Jenny Ellis

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

Humbleluxury

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

Phillippa Rudhall

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

Robert White

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

Gill Riding

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

Ceallaigh Rodway

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

Fam Webster

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

Georgie G

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

Lesley Slieker

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

Tori Holden

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

Louise

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

Blair W

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

Maria Petagna

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

Linda Cohen

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

Shaney Marinkovich

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

Andrea Simpson

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

Angie Van Rhijn

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

Siobhan

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

Susan

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

Binkley

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

Frances Beuvink

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

JVDP

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

Penny

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

Lucy

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

Ian Stronach

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

Emma Dobson

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

Jane

"Everything we had was absolutely..."

The Boys

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

Karan

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

Terri

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

Caffeinated Weka

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

Patrick Pilcher

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

Griesel

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

Maisie Mao

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

Maxime Vasuta

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

AnnA

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

Patricia Furlan

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

Dina Demiri

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

Jasmine Craig

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

David Johnson

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

Murray Watt

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

Michael Nimot

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

Francesco Amico

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

Nicole Hawke

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

Sarah Quinlan

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

Hugo Strang

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

Emma Coupe

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

David Baird

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

Laurie Kapelle

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

Jessica Hope

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

Ethan Charlett

Nicolini's

85/100 (1428 ratings)

Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Tortellini Amatriciana

Double Chocolate Torte

Bruschetta

Cannelloni

Spaghetti Al Ragu Bolognese Pasta

Chicken My Way

Profiterole

Ice Cream

Chicken and Blue Cheese Ravioli

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Absolutely phenomenal service and the quality and authenticity of the food is truly a joy. It may be slightly expensive, but if you have worked hard..."

Aritra Mandal

"Very friendly staff, great ambience and food. Will definitely be coming back..."

Arjeezy

"Been here 4 times now & never been disappointed. Love love love the ambience, the food is super DELICIOUS and the service is great. Large servings..."

Shana Wahab

"We had the ravioli and the lasagne and the two dishes would really have to compete for the best pasta ever. Great atmosphere. We had Amy serving us..."

Jay Dorset

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Wellington, and my personal favourite. The food is phenomenal, all the staff are lovely, and the atmosphere is..."

Caitlin Sinclair

"Nice warm resturant with efficient service. Friendly staff and very decent portion size. Orderd garlic bread for starters and must say it was one of..."

Tarun Parmar

"Great service and consistently good food 😋 Penne chicken is my fav and the deserts are huge. Never left unhappy and will definitely be back!..."

Lynda Molly Grimmer

"Nicolini's is delicious without a doubt. I had the ribeye steak and my daughter had the ham tortellini. Both meals tasted divine. On the less..."

Dayna Atkinson

"Defiantly our favourite Italian Restaurant. You must book to get in here and you can see why. With another dining area out the back for a more..."

Bruce Mackintosh

"Excellent food and brilliant service. I had the spinach ricotta cannelloni and my partner had the blue cheese ravioli. Both were perfect, both really..."

Jelena Stojkov

"Wandered around on a Saturday with fiance, stumbled across Nicolinis. Luckily they were able to fit us in, as it looked quite busy. Service was fast..."

Megha Dogra

"Honestly, I really love this place! The food (especially the pasta) is always amazing, service is good and I just love the ambience and feel of the..."

M

" Best garlic bread in Wellington - so delicious!!!! An old fave with my friend group - we'll never stop coming here. Try the ravioli in particular,..."

Pippa.keel

"We were warmly welcomed when we arrived. The service was very efficient and we got the Gallic bread within 5 mins. The mains were very nice too -..."

Christian

"Went here for Valentine's the food and service was exceptional. I did struggle with my blue cheese pasta dish as it was very rich but it was very..."

Kayleigh

"We used to frequently come here, have been many times and I have very fond memories of this place. Great service, great food, great price point. It..."

The Food Snob

"Pollo pasta and vegetarian ravioli + bruschetta to start with. Everything about these meals was amazing. The flavours were rich but subtle, the pasta..."

Stacy Heyman

"Lovely service and great dining experience. The margarita cocktail is really nice and not too bitter. Had the garlic bread which was divine!! For..."

Amorita Maharaj

"A great find, thanks to a recommendation. We asked for a table "out the back" which was lovely, warm and intimate, and oh so like any homely osteria..."

Ruth Mills

"Mamma mia! This is one of Wellington's best Italian restaurants. Pasta and garlic bread is amazing!! Great location and friendly staff! Will..."

Susan Roxanne

"First time in Wellington. Asked randomly for the best Italian food, everybody agreed and said Nicolini's. Totally nailed it. I had the tortellini and..."

Raquel Bermudez

"Came here not too long ago- was in wellington and had no idea where to eat. Was pouring with rain and just went into the first restaurant I saw...."

Sarah Hillier

"Stunning. Full marks for service, food and atmosphere. This family owned business knows how to treat their customers. Our group of 15 were..."

Lianne Jeffery

"Had dinner tonight after a show. My friend ordered chicken penne and I ordered Spaghetti Mussels. As always, presentation was excellent, food was..."

"Love this restaurant, waitresses and manager provide amazing service. The meals are a great size, and the ingredients are fresh. Best thing..."

Kaaryn Denholm

"Love this place! Can order anything and it's amazing!!! Not so child friendly but for adults it's spot on. Can always fit us in and the owner is..."

Katie

"This is our favourite Italian restaurant in wellington. Good solid portions with quality ingredients, and an amazing atmosphere, especially in the..."

Michael Liang

"Went here for Dinner with my Wife. We went here for our first date 7 years ago, it was good then and even better now.Had the Garlic bread to..."

Shane Girven

"Every single time I come to Nicholinis I eat the blue cheese ravioli - I've tried everything on the menu thanks to other guests I've dined with. It's..."

Joshsuxxxx

"Love this place! Every meal is fantastic and the staff are always helpful and friendly. Not just the best Italian in Wellington but, in my opinion,..."

Erin Moffatt

"Cannot say that I am an expert when it comes to Italian fare but I think the food here tastes quite good. The price a bit towards the higher..."

Kishore Mitra

Graham

"Great food. Italian family owned and chefs from the hearth of Italy. Very selection of Italian wines. I strongly recommend the place. Everything we..."

A.M.

"My boyfriend took me here on our first date, and then we went again on our 1 year anniversary. Both times we were lucky enough to get to sit out the..."

Leanne Smith

"Best Italian restaurant to date for me. Excellent food and service. A family restaurant that makes you feel at home. Penne Chicken and Salmon Risotto..."

Jordan Samuela

"As always Nicolinis lived up to expectation. I would advise any creamy pasta lover to order the ravioli. It has to be one of my favourite meals in..."

Georgina Garrett

"Boys Boys Boys, you never cease to impress me. The family run restaurant of Wellington. Every time I venture here I am made fuss of which is amazing...."

James Scott

"My absolute favourite restaurant!! Could easily eat here every night! Was recommended to us by a friend and have since raved about the place to..."

Courtney

"We turned up on a busy night without a booking, the lovely girl we spoke to squeezed us in so long as we were finished before the next booking, not a..."

Claire Alannah Buchanan

"Fantastic night out, the food was superb the staff great and atmosphere amazing. Our table loved it. The best Italian in NZ. Gutsy meals to die..."

Sue

"BeautifuI dinner, friendly and attentive staff. Will definately recommend to friends and..."

Mariana Andrews

"My hubby and I love this place, we think it is the best Italian in Wellington!!The food and service is always excellent. The special's..."

Sarcha

"We went to Nicolini's last week. It was awesome! The food was good, the service was outstanding. We had a really lovely time. Definitely go..."

Hannah Lander

"We (a table of 4) went to Nicolini's on Saturday night - it was a cold & wet night out but a warm and welcoming evening indoors. Dis-agree with..."

Michael Corcoran

"Contrary to reviews, we really enjoyed the service. Cosy and atmospheric on a cold Wellington night. Really delicious specials of the day (we've..."

Nicole

"We came into Nicolini's to escape the cold of night. It looked full at first, but when asking if a table was available we were shown into the back..."

Sarah

"Had a wonderful meal with great service. Waited at the bar for a table because they were busy and got an apology for the wait which was only a few..."

Geoff G

"Service is usually pretty average but the food more than makes up for it. the crumbed mushrooms are..."

Natasha

"The food was delicious, the service was excellent and very friendly. I recommend the garlic mushrooms and profiteroles!!! We will definitely be going..."

Aimee

"love love love Nicolini's!I went here on Friday night and ordered one of the specials, and it was fantastic!!Every time I come here the..."

Sarcha Keith

"Nicolini's is just great. The food is amazing, and it is amazingly priced. Very warm atmosphere with polite, friendly and efficient staff. Would..."

Alex

"My partner and I recently dined here. Warm atmosphere, friendly, lots of laughter and chatter - the place was packed which added to the cosy..."

Natasha Gedge

"Amazing Italian food. Love the menu too- very Italian. The staff rush you a bit but are really nice and informative. You may not get the best table,..."

Mattie

"For an introduction to this quaint authentic Italian cafe and bar, walk past and smell the aroma. As a first time customer recommended by a student..."

Lana Fomin

"Such good pasta, very cute set up!!So romantic!!Food is the best Italian dish I have had in Wellington, service is very fast.If you..."

Sarcha

"After reading pretty much all negative reviews on here I went in to Nicolini's thinking something bad would happen, after we had our dinner I was..."

Elaine Young

"the food is fantastic, but the venue is a let..."

Sian

"I love NicolinisIts what you expect when you go to a reasonably priced resturant which is crammed full every night. The Food is..."

Mark Adam Cohen

"We attended on a Sunday night and found the service to be excellent despite the fact the restaurant was particularly busy.The quality of..."

Nick Whiteford

"i m marco from italy and i ve been living one year in wellington.i worked at nicolini s for 5 months and let me tell,that s the best italian food i..."

Brambilla Marco

"Best place for a date or dinner with family. I give very few places a 5/5 but some are just worth it I think. We ordered veg ravioli, a risotto,..."

Sonder Woman

"We had an amazing Birthday dinner at Nicolini’s last night. Food was delicious and amazing service. I wanted to say Thank you for Olivia for her..."

Shehara Dilshani

"Love the cheesy garlic bread and the shrimp fettuccine was yummy 😋 The tortellini wasn't as good as I thought it would be. 😐 Would love to see..."

Carolena Swaneveld

"We got dinner here for my boyfriend's birthday and it was great!!! Food was nice and ahtomosphere was awesome too! I got Fettucine Shrimps and it..."

AnnA

"Oh what a great evening we had at Nicolini's on the weekend, the food was great and very authentic, a real buzz and vibe in this restaurant . We'll..."

Owen Bellhouse

"Best customer service that I've experienced in NZ in 10 years. Waters were filled without asking. Piano player/singer was great. The food was..."

Alicia Osland

"Mixed reviews about our dining experience, mostly good though. I was the only one out of us that had an entree, the calamari. Very nice and I would..."

Pamela Ngan

"One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to. The food was fantastic, the staff were lovely and the restaurant itself had character and..."

Morgan Marshall

"Great atmosphere. Mains and desserts were amazing. Garlic bread was saturated in butter sadly and half way through our starters the main came out..."

Sue Geale

"Absolutely phenomenal family run proper Italian restaurant! High quality food with staff who genuinely care about your dining experience...."

Alice Harrsion

"The food is outstanding. Fresh. Delicious. The stuff are all very helpful and polite. The pasta is always cook to perfection, the tomatoes sauce is..."

Andrea Merlo

"If I could rate this restaurant higher than 5, i would. The presentation is beautiful, taste is amazing. Would definitely come back to try the..."

Claudia Vaya

"Really liked the ambience here - a nice touch with the real candles. Had two of the specials the Lamb Capeletti and the Venison Rigatone - both were..."

Michael Davidson

"Well hello Nicolini whanau. What an absolute delight to stumble across your restaurant 😊 From the time we arrived-was a bit iffy getting in..."

Oostys (Nunu)

"Down in Wellington and lucky enough to re-visit Nicolini’s on their first day in the new venue. Same great food. Amazing new venue. Incredible..."

Andrew Nicol

"Surprisingly Wellington has so many great Italian places. We have a few regular restaurants around the city where we go to but this place was..."

Rex S

"Huge thanks for an amazing experience last night! Big shout out to Emma, sales chicky of the year, and to moustache bro too for being a good sport!..."

James Bruniges

Pravda

85/100 (5290 ratings)

Taupo Beef Eye Fillet Steak with Truffle

Wagyu

Salad

Oysters & Tempura Oysters

Lamb Rump

Crab

Smashed Avocado with Added Eggs

Squid

Duck

Smoked Beef Ravioli and Beetroot

"This place was so delicious. The staff were friendly, informative and very attentive. We ordered the antipasto platter, oysters, bruchetta as..."

Hannah-Bradee Phillips

"Delighted to showcase Wellington to a visitor from Melbourne over a long, leisurely lunch. Booking was easy, great ambience, fantastic food with..."

Hariata Hema

"Top notch food and service! We loved the oysters, beef tartare and steaks were cooked to perfection. We didn’t have room for sweet treats but we..."

Cherry Huang

"We had breakfast and ordered the Pravda Big Breakfast and the Lemon and Basil Smashed Avocado, sundried tomatoes, Zany Zeus feta, pistachios. Food..."

Patrick Zuluaga

"We came first time here, using first table website. First man who bring us to sit table, he was so gently and nice but who did service to us was a..."

Maho

"Outstanding food in a beautiful setting. Would not hesitate to return to try some more of the menu. The service was efficient and pleasant but I..."

Michael Errey

"Unbelievably yummy. Generous portions. Great..."

Marissa Carter

"Enjoy the cheese scones, salad and steak here! We came to try its famous cheese scones and it didn’t disappoint. The steak is also cooked to our..."

indah nuria Savitri

"Delicious dinner, beautiful interior with a romantic feeling. Perfect for date night or dinner with friends. Service was great, supised how large the..."

Jessica-Mae

"Very nice and fast service. Food was..."

Ralf Schulz

"Really enjoyed the express lunch and Wellington on a Plate cocktail. We also went on Valentine's Day, completely unplanned and got a window seat near..."

Tiara L

"Very enjoyable business dinner. Great Gin selection. Steak was cooked perfectly and all the side dishes complemented the..."

Evan Rayner

"The food is excellant. Drink choices are..."

Kevin Milstein

"Lovely ambiance, great hospitality (thank you Dex!) and incredible food. Our night out exceeded our expectations! Lovely fresh & tempura oysters,..."

Janneke

"Elegant and opulent cafe/restaurant/bar. We only popped in for a coffee but thoroughly enjoyed the coffee (they use local beans from Mount Victoria)..."

Trentyz

"Had an awesome experience. Loved the atmosphere. It was a very unique and enjoyable experience and I highly recommend coming here. The food and..."

Wesley Brinkman

Origami

83/100 (2464 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Salt and pepper squid

Salmon or Tuna Sashimi

Spicy Mince Chicken Noodles

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very interesting place for Japanese food. I am astonished by their themed decor and the minimalistic colours of the interior. The Japanese style..."

Ken Wong

"Enjoyed the $17.50 Yakiudon Chicken 🐔 noodle 🍜 dish, had a nice portions of chicken and egg. There were a good soy sauce/teriyaki based..."

Veeral Patel

"My partner and I really enjoyed our dinner at Origami. Friendly and quick service. We saw the photo of chicken salad and wanted to give it a go, and..."

Quinn Mai

"Really loved this Japanese!! Cool minimalistic spot with Japanese murals painted on the wall. Sashimi was delicious and tried Asahi Black for the..."

Bayley

"Excellent food and quick service. Variety of sake to choose. Will suggest everyone, worth a visit.Ambience doesn’t suit a Japanese..."

Aditya Jagtap

"My first meal in wellington was in Origami. I am a vegetarian and my wife is not. We both got delicious japanese food suitable for to our palettes...."

Manas Mittal

"Food was delicious and well-presented, and portions are generous. Love the ambience, especially the mural of Japanese landmarks on the..."

Gina

"The service was good and the people were friendly. The portions are big too. I liked the crispy skin on the teriyaki chicken. Tempura prawn were hot..."

Michelle Moth

"The ambience is really stylish and cozy. The food is tasty as well as exquisite. It locates on famous Cuba street. You won’t miss it! I highly..."

Young Tsang

"Monday 6pm, only two other tables which were finishing up. Nice and quiet. I asked if they had vegetarian options. They have a vegetarian..."

Sean P E Fleming

"I love this place because of the beautiful interior and their amazing dish and portion likewise are generous! My ramen taste really good especially..."

Adventure Foodie

"Nice place -great menu. Had Duck ramen it looked and tasted delicious but some slices of duck were dry & chewy though. Nice sake range also. Edamame..."

Sei

"Ordered some starters to share which was the fried chicken (5 pieces) and avocado with chicken sushi (5 pieces) and they were pretty tasty. We..."

Sharon Harvey

"From the welcoming smile of the waitress to the time we left, this restaurant was a terrific place to enjoy our last dinner in New Zealand...."

Megha Dogra

"10/10 would eat again Had some Ramen, sushi, sashimi, nigiri.. all of it was fantastic. Would have tried to eat more if we could have...."

Jamesdobson

"Great food, rich decadent desserts. Superb staff in a great casual ambience. Recommend the katsudon and karage chicken set with tiramisu..."

Ollyshaw_nz

"The food here is to die for especially the duck ramen. The atmosphere is amazing and decor is fresh and modern. I would recommend dining here! 5/5..."

Sophie

"Came back to this restaurant after a few months with my family, and we had a wonderful dining experience. I ordered one of their bentos -- the pork..."

DrJ G

"Ordered a delivery online to Seatoun. Arrived piping hot as if we were at the restaurant! The meat was tender and juicy, sushi rice delicious, and..."

Smalljude

"Excellent. Fresh fast and very tasty. $65 for a shared entree And two mains which were both very generous in size and 2 beers. Highly recommend..."

Spanner

"Came to Origami over 2 years ago when it was on Kent terrace, and it was so yum ! Returned today and omg it is still so good ! Fresh and healthy and..."

Teara Levy

"Walking in I love the look of the place - an odd mix of modern industrial and traditional features which just says Japan. Menu is very full but..."

Simon Wordsworth

"We were pleasantly surprised by this lovely Japanese restaurant. Items were reasonably priced but the ingredients were in good quality - well cooked..."

Christian

"Walk-ins, no booking, no idea really if this place would be any good. That said, it looked clean, stylish and already had 5-6 tables filled on a..."

Peter White

"Have been here twice for lunch and finally tonight, dinner. Service is warm and friendly, food is delicious and I'm looking forward to working..."

Simon Kearsley

"The food was delicious! I ordered Bento set C, but I didn't eat pork or chicken, so they switched to dumplings. Was alright but I wish they had fish..."

Nurul

"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Wellington. Big serving size, reasonable price, and very delicious. My friend and I got chicken katsudon and..."

Foooodie Explorer

"This is the only restaurant in Wellington that looks like a Sydney one (on this range). In general, here all the restaurants of that range of price..."

Chris Vera

"Top shelf Japanese food, nice variety on the menu. Restaurant is nice to dine in and service was pretty good. Love how much Cook Zero came with a..."

Cajetan

"Really nice place with nice foods ! Totally gonna comeback again and this gonna be one of my fav place to go to eat w friends ! Have been taking them..."

Lexie Vi

"Clean restaurant, located in Cuba Street which is close to other restaurants and quite central. Food and drinks are really good. I tried to yaki soba..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Went here for a friend's birthday, there were about 10 of us, fast service, would recommend getting a bento box as they have a great selection of..."

Andrea Gregor

"The ambiance is really modern but relaxed. I ordered Chicken Teriyaki Ramen, Vegetable Tempura and Bento Box. The teriyaki chicken is very tender ..."

MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio

"yum! the tuna salsa is amazzing, I could eat it every day! definitely a new favourite, I will be stopping by for takeaway after work more..."

Salya

"An absolute Japanese delight!! Service was superb - very fast and friendly. Had the Chirashidon and the Bento Box Set A. The sashimi was nice and..."

Maggie Cheung

"I'm picky. All I can say negatively about origami? WHY DID NO-ONE TELL ME SOONER!! One of the best places I've ever been in my life. Service was..."

Stacy Heyman

"Decided to have a spontaneous dinner out tonight, and stumbled across Origami. Great decor and we were greeted with a smile from each of the two..."

Jessica Hunter

"I go here quite often, have tried quite a few of the dishes on the menu. The prawn & roe sushi dish is the best sushi I have ever had and keeps me..."

Katie.c

"Have been meaning to go here for a while. I ordered the chicken katsu dish to takeaway, it came with rice, miso and little side salad for $14 which I..."

India Shores

"The food here is delicious, with decent-sized portions and the atmosphere is great for chilling with friends. Not authentic Japanese food but still..."

Vanille O

"I really love the decor in this restaurant. In addition, I really enjoyed the beef in ginger sauce. The beef was quite nicely cooked. The prices are..."

M

"The food was delicious...but I must say, the portion size is kinda crazy, couldn't even finish half the bowl of noodles - in other words, this place..."

Doris

"The sweeter dishes here can sometimes be hit and miss (ie- many of the teriyaki dishes) as often they come out slightly too sickly sweet, but the..."

Adaire Ward

"Very happy to find this place! It is related to the delicious Wabi Sabi in Palmerston North. The food is really reasonably priced, quick to be served..."

Siobhan

"I read the reviews for this eatery. Having spent a lot of time in Japan in the last 15 years, I can say that the food is as good as you'd get in,..."

TheFoodGonzo

"Had the Tom Yum soup with Ramen (spicy) - was perfect, I will definitely be coming back. The Restaurant itself is cute as hell with a rad atmosphere,..."

Benjamin James

"Delicious and amazing presentation. This quality of Japanese food is extremely cheap. I've lived in Japan for more than 6 years, and the food here is..."

Alan Akari Kidd

"Nice place, great food and good value.Large variety of healthy dishes, and doesn't take too long.Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the..."

Ken Tildesley

"Been here a few times. Good food and value for money. Service is good once seated, but the way the counter is set up makes it hard for waitrons to..."

H & E C

"This place is great value for money! Large portions for half the price you are expected to pay at other restaurants. I had the Okonomiyaki as the..."

Hubbabubba

"After going to Wabi Sabi in Palmerston North, I was grateful to find out this was their sister shop in Wellington.The food was delicious,..."

David F

"Quality food and value for money. Went last Thursday. Food was delicious, my friend and I ordered a few starters, they were really good, I had the..."

Florence Tauli

"The food is delicious! I have tried a variety of items off the menu, and they were all amazing. The service is excellent, the food is always made..."

Sarita Guppy

"Really delicious! Great quality seafood, cool decor, reasonable prices. The menu is really varied, and the service was fast - meal was out in about 5..."

Becca Barnes

"A great place for tasty and reasonable Japanese in Wellington. They have incredibly diverse menu. I went with some Japanese friends. We all had..."

Akiko K

"I honestly cannot even begin to understand why this restaurant got such a bad review in the paper. When we entered, the staff were very kind and..."

Mr.T

"Tuna tataki is very good. One of a few japanese resturants in Wellington that does a selection of Ramen noodles (if not, the only..."

Rosemary Young

"Visited early yesterday evening with partner, 3.5 year old and baby and loved it! 3.5yo was fascinated with the decor and staff were very relaxed..."

Sarah Vidler

"I have been to Origami twice in the last 2 weeks, and both times it's been delicious. It is my new favourite Japanese restaurant, and is a great..."

Gabby Watson

"Fantastic! We went on the day it opened and from what I can tell so far, it is lovely. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was really calming...."

AJ

"Nestled on the vibrant Cuba Street, this restaurant promises a delectable experience for any Japanese food enthusiast. My recent visit to this..."

William Ericsson Eulatth Vidal

"Came here for lunch. Had the chicken Katsu curry and drinks and chips with paprika and Parmesan. The curry was great and had peach tea. Was a little..."

Stuart C

"Great high tea experience! Both the savouries and the desserts were super good. I would go back for the matcha tiramisu alone, and the lemon..."

Peony Yang

"Have been a customer of this restaurant for about 6 years and I have never been disappointed with the quality of the food. The service could be a bit..."

Sophie Rose

"Had high tea for a friends birthday, these photos are from a while ago. The high tea food was great. No complaints there. The blooming tea is pretty..."

Emily

"Absolutely incredible food, is now our new favourite in Wellington. Highly recommend the cocktails, teriyaki chicken and at least 1 dessert plus 1..."

Silver

"Cannot express how wonderful our High Tea experience was today. The service was excellent, the restaurant is gorgeous and the food - no words can..."

Shelley-Maree Gapes

"We rocked up late afternoon for just dessert from the front counter display, and it was great! Some delicious options and very tasty & fresh. One..."

Rodney A

"It was my first time dining with Origami and it sure did not disappoint! I had such a delicious meal and the desserts were incredible! Staff were..."

Annie Mcmanis

"The desserts are tempting cos it's is nicely done...refer..."

Low Th

"Magic matcha and pistachio tiramisu is absolutely amazing. Good food, super exciting desserts and friendly staff, which of course are the most..."

Zahra Roozbehi

"Great friendly helpful staff. Enjoyed the gyoza. The miso aubergine was delicious. We all enjoyed the fries. Generous servings. I was disappointed..."

Adrienne Giacon

"Delicious foods that we had. The staff and their service was very friendly and timely. Don’t wanna missed their desserts. All foods are well..."

Tessie Melhuish

"Such a nice and cozy place! Very nice sushi although is a little more savoury then what suits our taste, my family didn't quite like the ramen as..."

Sophie

"Fresh, tasty, beautifully served food. Well priced and plentiful. Great friendly and fast service. The beverage list looked nice and the wee Japanese..."

Adair Cameron

"Had dinner here a few years ago but didn't make me want to come back, it was a while ago so I won't review that. Came here for dessert a couple of..."

Cabnolen Moon

"Outstanding service and friendly staff. Definitely great japanese food! The photos speak for..."

Cary Gothong

"Where do I begin! The food is amazing and the smoked eel sushi was easily the best I’ve ever had. However you can’t talk about this place without..."

k2damen

"Perfect food/dessert portions!! Everything was delicious & will definitely be coming back..."

Elissa Febriany

Mediterranean Foods - Newtown -trattoria & Deli

83/100 (1541 ratings)

Capricciosa Pizza Funghi

Calzone

Salmon

Quotro Fromage Means 4 Cheeses

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"This place is Lovely. & has a family vibe. The staff are fantastic.Had breaky here today. Had a pizza from the counter selection (delish) the salmon..."

Sei

"Fantastic service, fantastic food. Nothing was a problem. There was plenty of people enjoying their food, a few seems to be regulars. I will be..."

Paul Stevenson

"The new set up is great! So much more room and a great place for a low key but nice dinner out with a group or couple. The metre long pizzas are..."

Caitlin Sowden

"A roll-out-of-bed-local and I have dined here but wanted to review it as a brunch venue. Housed in a modern and spacious setting which takes..."

Trevor Landers

"Little late to the party, but the renovation is really nice. The cafe is now on street side and it's a pleasure dining in the sunshine near the big..."

Jade M.

"Outstanding service and very good food with quite a few light options on the brunch menu which is a nice change for three kinds of eggs and a big..."

EpiCurious

"Went to the new cafe. Great traditional Italian food and service. Worth trying as a different experience for this part of town Try the wins as..."

Grant Dennis

"Ordered a delivery pizza. Jesus it was beyond delicious. Thank you so much. Definitely going to be a regular order. Absolutely..."

Tony Howatson

"Has everything you need! Managed to get lots of people on the Christmas list with their extensive and yummy shop items. Always happy to pick up one..."

Laura Batten

"Great tasting food, price a little steep for the amount you get, but I guess it’s quality over quantity. We were satisfied by the taste of it. I..."

Mel P

"Pizzas delish, fresh and well cooked. Very light and moorish. Service is usually on point, most wait staff were great. One of the wait staff was a..."

Sian Patel

"Had a very nice little coffee break with my daughter. Nice coffee and some Oreo cheesecake. Also worth walking around the Italian grocery store...."

Harry Brendon Potter

"Very good and fresh food. Great service with a lot of Italians working here, which is a good sign for this kind of restaurant. The brunch menu on the..."

Andrea Merlo

"Lovely place, wonderful food, and excellent service all together in one place. Their pizzas and calzone are truly authentic and excellent; the..."

Mahnaz

"Really lovely ambiance 😍😍 and tasty food..."

Vidhi dave

"Great store. Good choice of Italian food. I always end up wandering around amazed from the quality of the food. There is also a good variaty of..."

Andrea Tripodi

"Fantastic parking to start with, great atmosphere as we entered, wait staff were super friendly and accommodating when we wanted to change tables, we..."

Scott Asplin

"Was very busy but we were seated very quickly. The staff were super friendly and helpful and kept an eye on our needs even though they had a full..."

Beth Marriott

"ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! this is my second visit and this time bringing my friends here visiting from South Island cuz this place is soooo good. we had..."

Tiffany K

"Always super. Although vegan options appeared limited on the menu, we asked the wait staff for anything tasty, vegie-filled and vegan, and the..."

Tim Helm

"Great deli The restaurant however is a little overpriced in my opinion. A peroni costs $13 but the pizzas are also pricey at around $32. They are..."

TK

"Very nice place, very good food and pizza! Lovely staff I really enjoyed my dinner over here. There was only one little problem, the gnocchi that we..."

Luca D. Lombardo

Cosa Nostra Italian Trattoria

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo

Spaghetti alla carbonara

Garlic Bread with Cheese

Risotto

Lamb

Calamares

Mozzarella and Tomato Pizza

Salmon

Ravioli Alla Calabrese

Cannelloni Con Funghi

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went to this place before the test rugby match. The food was great. The service was a bit slow but that is probably due to the restaurant being..."

Ian De Terte

"Family birthday, 10 of us. Great atmosphere and decor here. Open kitchen.I’m vegan and was advised to go wheat free last week (I’m..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Great food, had the mushrooms (Funghi Trifolati), and the Veal (Scalppino de Vittelo), also the tiramisu and the lava cake was excellent! Very..."

James Ong

"The food is to die for. Bravo the chef. We ate and drank all night. The entree is stunning. The duck was beautiful. Eat here any time. ..."

Ken White

"Lovely Italian restaurant. Went on a midweek evening for dinner and it was surprisingly full so I would definitely recommend booking to ensure..."

BethHolden

"Very warm setting! Tasty food! Definitely going back for more. Highly recommended! Even look like family restaurant, but the presentation of our dish..."

Freyawang913

"The nice juicy rib eye steak served here with porta bella mushroom and in red wine jus was "the best" l had in years!!My five fellow diners..."

PhillipYee

"Came here for a date night on a Friday. Place was very busy and had a nice friendly atmosphere , Waitress was Italian and lovely. I had the seafood..."

Ohhh Neil

"Once again an amazing Italian experience; great ambience coupled with great food and service. We dined with our kids and friends, portions fab and..."

Fiona Breen

"Lovely small restaurant. Food was so tastey and fresh. We had pizzas and it definitely got up there of the best ones we have ever had...."

Zoe Ruth

"I'll be coming back here! A very enjoyable meal, entrées, mains and desert were all very flavorsome, well presented, generous and thoroughly..."

James Cole

"This has to be the best Italian in town. The food was amazing, fresh, homemade pasta with great flavours. The service was spot on. The waitress..."

Eileen Basher

"Love the food and the service, the variety and quality of the dishes are outstanding.Our children enjoy the kids menuThe wine menu..."

John Crawford

"I dined here with some friends from out of town and experienced great service. The waiter kept topping up our drinks and kindly explained mains on..."

Angela Liu

"I heard nice things about this place so my expectations were quite high. We went for dinner here, the place is really cozy and cute.We ordered..."

Meenu Daniel

"Been a few times and had a really enjoyable meal each time. Good selection of pasta and pizza plus the service is always attentive.Great value..."

Elliott Breen

"Warm atmosphere and tasty pizza. Enjoyed the rustic atmosphere in Nostra with their tasty pizzas. Nice to also have drinks from Sprig and Fern next..."

Jznz

"Cosa Nostra is authentic, delicious, cosy, and absolutely one of our faves! They know how to do Italian well and have copious amount of chilli garlic..."

Humbleluxury

"Warm, cosy environment with friendly staff. Clams were amazing, cannelloni brilliant. Definitely will go again and try the Issas they looked greT and..."

Liz Oconnor

"My first visit to Cosa Nostra and I couldn't fault it. The atmosphere is cosy with a real Italian feel. The food was to die for. We shared..."

Donna Yarrall

"Had dinner at Cosa Nostra for the fourth time this week! When visiting Wellington, I stay at The Shepherd's Arms over the road and just love the..."

Graeme Lindsay

"Service: Warm greeting to a waiting table for four which was pre-booked and luckily too as it didn't take long for the Restaurant to fill up on a..."

Brewski

"Very very impressed with this restaurant! Amazing service and amazing food! Over all my favourite restaurant in a long time! Has a great vibe and..."

Courtney

"Me and my partner have been going there for about a year now and every time we go there it has been a great experience. A-plus atmosphere, great..."

Diego Evans

"Wonderful from the moment you walked inside. Service was great, food was great. We went on a Sunday for my husband's birthday the next day. We were..."

Chrissy Edmunds

"Always come here for special occasions like our birthdays because we know they consistently deliver some of the best Italian food in Wellington. The..."

Vivian

"Stayed in Wellington for a break weekend in Thorndon at the Shepherds Arms. Cosa Nostra was across the road and humming the night before so we..."

David McMenamin

"I'm lucky enough to live close to this place. Have never actually eaten in it but have ordered Pizzas for take away. Lovely! (and the atmosphere in..."

Stephen Ruddell

"A big group of us dined here a few weeks ago. Perfect setting for a large group, great food and excellent, friendly service. Thanks so..."

Philippa Lagan

"Great restaurant - food was tasty, well presented and good size. Plenty to choose from, we had six different dishes and all were great. The staff..."

Andrew

"We went to Cosa Nostra last night, the mussels entree was fantastic, and my ravioli was excellent. Great service, great food, great..."

Shona Atkinson-Bird

"A friend got one of those online deals for four, which included 3 courses and a bottle of wine. We ended up getting a very yummy platter..."

Frank

"We went here as a group of 4 on a voucher and loved it, the only complaint was order carefully .. you wont be able to eat it all !I'm..."

Biggie C

"Went here with a deal site voucher. Often (at other places) this leads to a feeling of "not the regular customers" but we didn't receive that..."

Greg Mawson

"I'm charmed. Cosy and busy on a winter's Saturday night. The young waitresses looked like they'd rested all day and were delighted to be serving us...."

Susan

"The food here is good without being too expensive, the atmosphere is nice, the staff are friendly, they are BYO but they have a good wine selection..."

Susie Robertson

"What a fabulous restaurant. Came accross it by accident. They catered for the needs of everybody in the party including the children. We had a..."

Cosa Nostras

"This is another go to favourite in Wellington.Go for the mussels (a few other chefs could take guidance on how to cook mussels to perfection..."

Bruce Turner

"I've always loved this restaurant, the location and the food, whether it be with my partner or with the family. Love listening to the old guy playing..."

Haydi Foster

"Awesome ambience, great friendly staff, and awesome attentive service. Our food choices though fell short of expectations. My carbonara was drier..."

Hamada Eleleimy

Phillip Yee

"Came here last time I was in wellington and it was so good I had to come back. Ordered the same thing too! Lamb was delicious and my friend loved the..."

Sarah

"First Visit: The pasta carbonara was amazing. Delicious entrees and desert too. Love the vibe and will be back. Second visit: The Quattro Formage..."

Dan Milward

"Tasty food, the seafood was really fresh and beautifully cooked. Calamari and Saffron risotto were..."

Helen Joe

"Lovely food, friendly staff, interesting drinks menu and a nice cozy..."

T K

"Awesome Italian food & experience. Great staff & often have a guy at the entrance playing the Italian piano accordion to add to the authentic feel...."

Stu Masson

"Husband and I went on a Sunday evening a few weeks ago. The amazing staff got us a table by the window. Absolutely delicious pasta and dessert. Staff..."

Laura Jones

"Four of us had dinner there last night. We have been there several times in the past. The meals & service were once again excellent and the pricing,..."

Tim P

"We shouldn't be so lucky, rinsing away the week, imbibing clean with Toscana, shovelling repartee at one another. Briano, amen you sweet man!..."

Benjamin Curran

"We recently went here for a family birthday celebration and I honestly couldn't fault it! Service was impeccable from the moment we arrived and were..."

Ashleigh Wilkins

"Good food and great environment. The man playing italian songs is..."

Daniel

"Great food, staff and atmosphere! food came out flawless and on time, the specials were delicious and we left with a smile on our faces. 9/10 would..."

Nathan Dolding

"We had a great meal last night. When we eat out we normally don't do three courses but the entrees and mains were so good we got dessert as well. All..."

Jeffy Reffy

Cicio Cacio Osteria Newtown

83/100 (2178 ratings)

Gnocchi With Calamari

Antipasti

Affogato Al Caffe Americano Coffee

Steak

Eggplant

Chocolate Almond Cakes

Panna Cotta

Pasta

Pasta with Anchovies Garlic and Chilli

Gnocchi All'amatriciana

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Free off-street parking

"Absolutely loved the atmosphere, felt welcoming and just like home. The food was amazing as well, the smells reminded me of all the home cooked meals..."

Jas Frisone

"Excellent. Probably the closest you'll get to Italy here. I say probably because I've never been to Italy. But my French friend who has been to Italy..."

James Ong

"I went for dinner with my partner and it being our third visit, I can safely say that it is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington, and..."

Angel He

"Went with my girlfriend. It was a little difficult to get a response when attempting to book but sorted after a couple of calls. The place has..."

Hamish.rutherford

"Dined here with ma colleague. The service was fantastic, the food was absolutely delicious (we ordered the special of the day) and the wine was..."

Trevor Landers

"Dined here with my husband for lunch. The service was fantastic, the food was absolutely delicious (we ordered the special of the day) and the vino..."

The Food Snob

"All round amazing. The food was the tastiest food I've eaten for a while, I love what they are doing with a different menu each month! And to top it..."

Hungrygal

"Great atmosphere for a romantic date or just a fancy dinner. They have a different menu every month which means that I am constantly..."

Rebecca

"Amazing food! Great service and atmosphere. New favourite in Wellington. Portion sizes are very reasonable and the quality is fantastic. ..."

Shaun Johnston

"Time number 3So third time was not so lucky. I admit the place was busy, but not too busy to provide good service.I think my server..."

Mya

"This place is AWESOME been Here quite often and the menu changes as the seasons change , the staff are excellent the drinks are superb there's not..."

Jordan Halba

"Wow, what a fantastic restaurant! Beautiful food, excellent service and a warm and cosy atmosphere. I really like this place! If you’re after some..."

LucyGoosey

"Rustic, wholesome cooking just like Mama used to make.I really enjoyed our meal here, we had the arancini which had a delicious saffron flavour..."

Auckland Food Tours

"A large group of unruly old friends tried the capacity of this wonderful eatery and it came through with flying colours. The food was fabulous, the..."

Lee Taylor

"Had a fantastic meal last night. My wife and I rolled up without a reservation and were promptly seated. Once again we had a great meal, my wife's..."

Eddy Saul

"What a hidden gem in the middle of newtown. I took my partner , our 8 yo daughter and his friend to dine last Sunday night and we will definitely..."

Alejandra CORDOVEZ

"Without wanting to tread on past reminiscences, I think that this is one of the best italian restaurants wellington has seen. Il casino was wonderful..."

Duncan Galletly

"The most striking feature about Cicio Cacio is the stark contrast between the ramshackle of Newtown and its homely welcoming interior. The decor is..."

Markus Ho

"After reading some good reviews, decided to give Cicio Cacio a try. We were not disappointed, decor was interesting, menu all in Italian, so the..."

Chris Dobson

"Seriously, this is THE BEST Italian restaurant in the Wellington region. The atmosphere is great, the food is just buonissimo and the service quite..."

Sonja Cabrera

"I'm actually in love with this place, the food and experience is so authentic! (Actually to be honest probably a bit better than a lot of places I..."

MissyDoolittle

"Ambience, amazing food and attentive friendly service. What a great restaurant. Our beautiful waitress explained the menu with ease .. the meals..."

Aleza Drake

""Serving food with love and passion feels different". I don't think anyone will actually know what it means until they experience it. Luckily I..."

Aneetta Baby

"This place is fantastic, and has been a favorite for years, since we used to live in the neighborhood. Just went back, and it's still great. We..."

Dev Null

"A hidden gem that serves absolutely delicious food. Service was efficient and food came out in short time. Cool interior that adds to the experience..."

Jake Wallis

"Visited after a glowing recommendation from a colleague and it was definitely worth it! Such a great space inside, and the food and service was..."

Amy Richardson

"2 dishes not available but 3rd choice was. The food was delicious! Pasta awesome. Good dessert..."

nigel saunders

"Absolutely fabulous dinner tonight celebrating my father’s birthday. We attended as a table of 8, ages ranging from 2 to 68. The food was superb,..."

Maria Johnston

"I went there for my birthday, we had a wonderful time in this very warm environment, the food is amazing we’ll done to the chef! The staff is..."

gwendoline guerineau

"We loved this little authentic Italian restaurant in a cozy neighborhood of Wellington. Homemade pasta was excellent. Lemon mascarpone. Everything..."

Darlene Molenaar

"Great food and service as always. Enjoyed the live entertainment once the volume was turned down a littke. We came to talk and catch up. But overall,..."

Debbie Gee

Bin44

79/100 (3493 ratings)

Free Range APA Brined Chicken Thigh Burger with blt Aioli Fries

Burger

The Meat Platter

Eggs Benedict over Cooked

Twice Cooked Pork Belly

Lager Battered Fish Chips with Lemon Mushy Peas Tartare Sauce

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here on my wedding anniversary. Staff were super friendly and the burgers were absolutely delicious. They were under the pump due to a Grab One..."

The Food Snob

"Amazing service the waiters always seem to remember you, awesome selection of craft beers from all over NZ. Food is as expected from a bar, but..."

Cameron Perry Harley

"Very busy at this place and the staff are friendly.It was difficult to get a table, it took a while but we managed to get one.The Seafood..."

Tim 51

"Fantastic atmosphere. Good service. Amazingly tasty food. And anyone that stocks Man O War gets a huge tick from me! I ordered the vege dish ASB..."

Sungsam7

"Really nice atmosphere, with friendly staff. Our dinner meals came out in record time, and were fresh and tasted great. We ordered the Fried Calamari..."

Sally

"Good service, steak was nicely cooked. Massive drinks list (9 pages lol). My reason for the lower rating is that I didn't understand why I was..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"The only thing I am disappointed about was there is no cheesecake on the menu. But thats probably a good thing! Their steak meal is to die for! Well..."

Anna Broxham

"The food was delicious and came out in timely manner! Went there for the four course degustation meal and it was terrific I have never heard of Bin44..."

Angie Liu

"Wow so yum! I bought the grab one voucher for four people which included one pizza or burger pp and a glass of either the house wine or craft beer..."

Caitlin Noonan

"Service was unpretentious and to the highest standard I have seen in Wellington. Needed a cheese swap out....no problem you can havd grilled chicken..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"Got in just in before the lunch time rush which meant we didn't have to wait too long for our food. I liked that they had a kids menu and I was happy..."

Eating My Way Around

"Love this place!One of my favourite places on the waterfront!Such a great range of beer, there's always something new to try! The staff are always..."

Troy Mihaka

"Fantastic craft beer selection. Food is nice but a bit overpriced, and the wait staff can be a bit stand-offish. It's really all about the..."

Julian Bee

"Came for after-work drinks with a colleague. The restaurant is spacious, especially when all the doors open up to link the inside and outside spaces...."

Medium_Rare

"Located just slightly across from the TSB Bank Arena at Wellington Queens Wharf, Binn44 is a great spot to pop into for a meal or just a drink. We..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I've been coming to this bar ever since I moved to Wellington last year. I love this place!Great coffee, awesome beers, and always really cool..."

Troy Mihaka

"We went here with no booking at 7:30 on a Friday night and it was totally packed. Luckily enough the friendly front of house dude managed to find us..."

Jack Scrumpy Michael

"I have always wanted to go to Bin44 but just never had until today I was amazed how awesome this place was. My girlfriend and I sat in the restaurant..."

Mitchell Cleland

"After having a relatively poor experience in Bin 44 myself and my friends decided to head back and give it another go. The service was great, the..."

Jade Mercer

"I don't think any review I could craft would do justice to just how highly I rate this place. I was tasked with organising a client function for..."

Anna Garland

"Me and the boys came in for just a couple of beers on a Friday night, was awesome to see a good range of beers on tap, and in the fridges. The reason..."

Jake E Boy

"I don't usually eat anywhere near Queens Wharf because the prices scare me off, but I came here for a friends birthday last week and was pleasantly..."

Bella E

"I came across Bin44 in my search for a nice place to eat for our wedding anniversary. The total experience was perfect. Friendly, open greeting,..."

Alicia

"Excellent experience! Warm and cosy ambience, super nice staff, tasty food, and very good drinks. I really enjoyed my time here; their heated open..."

Mahnaz

"Couldn't fault this, had an excellent deal through Grab one and had a delicious meal and superfast , awesome..."

Haisini Parata

"Great food and friendly staff however they do seem to work on glide time so not good if you're in a hurry. Decent selection of craft beers as well..."

Jusus Almighty

"Great location for a summer evening meal. Awesome food and great..."

Elroy 0kada

"We had a Christmas dinner for 14 people. The team were excellent, attentive, friendly and knowleageable. The location was good. We ended up putting..."

Matthew Gardner

"Went for a father daughter date...loved their half n half pizza. Since neither of us could manage a whole pizza by ourselves we got this half topped..."

Rahath Verghese

"My nephew had his 21st here. I had a steak which i felt was cooked to perfection and the sides were delicious. Due to diet restrictions they were..."

Elena Averwood

"The atmosphere was amazing. The staff were extremely garrulous. The grills so yummy. I definitely recommend..."

kamal heidari

"Really lovely location and nice interior. The food came out super quick and I'd totally recommend the Angus..."

elliot schreurs

"It was our first time to visit Bin 44. We were greeted by welcoming FOH and assisted to our table. The food was great. I think the chargrilled angus..."

Sam Pineda

"Great location Good service. Food quality is above average. The Angus steak my wife ordered was amazing. But the market fish I ordered was just..."

Fergus Mao

"What a lovely place to relax on a summer’s evening. A perfectly relaxing location to sip on an cold beverage and nibble on chips. It had been a..."

Katie Ayrton

"All I did here was drink whiskey. Maybe that explains the 5 stars! But the staff was knowledgeable and I got to try my first New Zealand whisky and..."

Steven Adler

"The meat boards are great for a group of people. Lots of craft beer on tap..."

Sam Connelly

Foxglove Bar & Kitchen

78/100 (1878 ratings)

Steak Eye Filet with Truffle Butter

Halloumi

Sourdough Bread with Dukkah

Foxglove Daily Risotto

Cake & Chocolate Brownie

Buttermilk Chicken Wings

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a nice Saturday lunch here, so many seats, the sun was shining but when we got there the clouds started coming so we walked around the restaurant..."

Cabnolen Moon

"Arrived for lunch, seated without delay. The waitress must have been new or maybe a menu change but she needed to refer to her notes when she..."

Desmond Tiedemann

"We had our Christmas end of year work function here. What a great venue, staff were friendly and the food was delicious and just the perfect amount...."

Lili vanZ

"Couldn't be happier with the experience! The food was outstanding, indeed it had been quite some time since I had such an enjoyable meal. The staff..."

Trang Chin

"Super easy to book - went on Thursday for drinks and nibbles an hour or so before the WOW show. Convenient to get to from work - lovely set-up..."

Taina Puloka

"All the foodie classics! Oysters, steak tartare, and.... (affordable) Caviar! So happy this place exists 😍 however, my caviar came opened and you..."

J Sayasane

"Fabulous food and service. The death by chocolate dessert was one of the best I've ever had, truly spectacular. The steak was the simplest one on the..."

Tim Cook

"The food was a bit bland, but still good. Service and atmosphere were..."

Francisco D. Custodio

"Awesome vibe here. The place is buzzing in the weekend! Beautiful food. Sometimes it can be hard to find a place to yourselves after about 5pm in the..."

AJ

"Always a nice spot to have a drink and snacks after work or for special occasions in the restaurant downstairs. Nice food and good drinks. Friendly..."

Detlef

"An excellent dining experience from start to finish. From booking via Clem through exploring the extensive array of dishes including first class..."

Ray Blaxill

"A large group utilised the Foxglove and they catered to us amazingly. We were given a side room which was accessed through a hidden door in a..."

David Burton

"This place is a vibe! So many indoor and outdoor areas to choose from.. drinks and food were on point and we enjoyed the atmosphere for hours. Def a..."

Allie O'Donnell

"This was a brilliant place to get together as a family with my 5 month old granddaughter . We opted for bar snack setting and the booth was perfect ...."

JUDE

"We dined in the main restaurant - "Wolf". Tomahawk steak was mouth watering delicious. Had a number of entrees including octopus, oysters and pate..."

Stefan Reynolds

"Really good service, considering they were really busy the staff were great. We didn't like one of the dishes (loved everything else) so they took it..."

Niki Taylor

"We visited for short while before a work event. The location is great for sun-lovers, the drinks menu had great variety and overall, it set the tone..."

Roger Whioke

Piccolo Italian Pizzeria

"We loved the ambience in this place, it is so cosy. The meals are great value for money. The tomato and basil soup was delicious. My husband said the..."

Louisa Aragao

"Fantastic place for a relaxing meal with friends. Very intimate. Would rate this higher is possible.Great value too. BYO. Small but..."

Djjmc

"Can't give a five star review because I only ordered a take away so I don't know what the in house experience is like. Pasta was simply awesome...."

Rickard Cummings

"Overall experience was amazing recommend to all.Really like the food very good atmosphere good music .I have been here first time now I'm their..."

Naureen Baksh

"Oh my, where to begin? First of all, I was so impressed that the waitress asked for my name early on, albeit it turned out she said 'mains?' And not..."

La Monte Young Leahy

"We dined here on Friday at 6 p.m. using a Grab One voucher. The waitress was very welcoming and genuinely friendly. We were seated and water quickly..."

Vicki McCabe

"Omg!!!!The food was so awesome and the service was the best.They made my birthday really special😘😘.Would definitely go there again.Has become..."

Niri

"Rang and booked a table and we were seated right by the window. The restaurant had a wonderful vibe, we felt like we were in Italy. The service was..."

Jessica Hunter

"This place is seriously amazing. Food too good service too good..ambience far too good. Price far far too good. All in all the best place to go with..."

Zane D

"Has to be one of the best when comes to food. Food is simple and tasty no decorations. Decently priced with old italian set up. Must try out..."

Haya

"Honestly the best Italian I have tasted, decent prices and the ravioli is seriously to die for!!!!! Brought a starter pizza and it was perfectly..."

Paris Lee-fairbrother

"This hidden little gem is worth visiting. Lovely girl who served us. Superb pizza and pasta. I cannot fault this place. Price is great. Food is..."

Holly Poppet

"Really enjoyed my meal. Will definitely go again. The waitress was very friendly and accommodating. I had the creamy mushroom penne - delicious..."

Matt

"My boyfriend and I went here and was very pleased with the food and atmosphere. We had the salmon pasta dish and the chicken and cranberry pizza...."

Sage

"Gorgeously cute and cosy mama's style restaurant! No frills, just yummy pizza and pasta. If you are expecting top quality olives and condiments, this..."

Humbleluxury

"After reading the reviews here we were a little sceptical about booking a table at Il Piccolo. However, we were pleasantly surprised! What a gorgeous..."

Petrina Mills

"Very tasty gourmet pizza! friendly people, very warm and cozy, nice designs and ornaments which are interesting to look at and had a great welcoming..."

Gal

"This little gem of a dining experience is exactly what I had in mind, when seeking an intimate, quiet, charming Italian dinner. We dined with no..."

Cynthia Cerciello

"I visited this restaurant for the first time tonight and absolutely loved it. The service is attentive and quick; the orders were taken promptly and..."

Stephanie Ackerman

"Took a group of 12 in total tonight and absolutely loved our time at Il piccollo! 10 out of 12 from our group have an intellectual disability and..."

Good Food, Good Times

"As cute as a button with great food and atmosphere. Pretty cheap but with good quality food on offer. We had the garlic bread where I could have..."

Miss G

"AMAZING! This is one great restaurant!My partner and I went to Piccolo Willis St for a romantic dinner for my birthday. It was the perfect..."

Michael Parker

"We went to Piccolo tonight for the first time, a little dubious after reading some of the reviews on here. Contrary to the feedback, it was..."

Zach

"Amazing home cooked Italian food in a fantastic small and friendly restaurant. Mama does the cooking and papa serves it. Great Great great..."

Paul Haigh

"A lovely tiny little restaurant, filled with Italian curios. Only seats about 12 in total but the space and decor make for an environment that is..."

Mark

"What a wonderful little place. Snuck in before the crowd(only a small place but better if not so many people). Food was great, tasty and simple, the..."

Ben

"I loved it! Absolutely delicious food, fab rich decor and reasonable prices. What more can you..."

Melissa Turner

"Teeny-tiny but can add to the atmos - pays to book ahead as popular venue with locals from surrounding apartments. Beautiful cassata icecream,..."

Melvin

"I had never even heard of Il Piccolo before we were invited by a friend to try it. It's a tiny little place with only a handful of tables. We were..."

Dan Bowden

"Gorgeous wee place with friendly staff who went the extra mile for us, even giving us a complimentary pizza while we waited. Delicious pizzas which..."

Penny Easton

"10/10 will go everytime I visit Wellington. The one individual working the night me and my brother visited (3 times now) is the sweetest oler..."

Nateniel T

"What a lovely night! A perfect spot to have a really good chat with friends and also good quality food. I loved the atmosphere. Well done to my..."

Gillian Searle

"First time here in Wellington and so glad to end up dining in Piccolo. Cozy place and Food is delightful! Best pizza and lasagne we’ve had so far...."

Angelie Jose

"This tiny wee spot isn't the flashiest but the food was fantastic. The night we went it was just one person looking after everything. We had the..."

Gavin Foley

"Wonderful pizza and the owner was so so friendly. The restaurant was close to our hotel and after a day of walking we were happy that we didn’t..."

Connie Brown

"A hidden gem of wellington, friendly service, with a quiet but comfortable atmosphere. Will definitely be back..."

Matt Powell

"I enjoyed my vegetariano pizza with thin and crisp slices. But the cosy atmosphere is really everything you..."

Anton Eriksson

"Eaten here twice. The pastas are great. The lasagne was..."

S. Webb

"Spinach lasagna has hit perfectly everytime I've had it delivered. Can't wait to come into the store and have a sit down..."

kridjiti desai

"I swear to Allah, if you want to find a genuine GOOD comforting taste of pizza, ITS THIS PLACE. The little-cottage atmosphere is really what hits the..."

Raad Ibrahim

"Il Piccolo is, without a doubt, my favourite place to eat. The furnishings are adorable, the staff are friendly, and the food is DIVINE. I cannot..."

Ethan Herbert

"The pizzas are amazing! I personally think they are some of the best in Wellington, especially the stromboli pizza. My fav😍. Hell's pizza doesn't..."

J Rose

"Best Spag bol I've ever had. Ended up here late one night and he was kind enough to keep the restaurant open for us. Go and support this Fella and..."

Richard Boote

"Nice little eatery, yummy lasagne, mind your fingers on the bowl when you get it. Very hot..."

hawkz25

Portofinos Restaurant Wellington Cbd

75/100 (1982 ratings)

Veal on Mushroom Sauce

Margaritas

Risotto Alla Pescatora

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Vicky Yiu

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

Kelly Violet

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

Monika Ñàķhwāł

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

The Food Snob

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

Kate.mcpherson123

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

Elisa Lamb

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

Khush

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

GoodFood4Me

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

SH

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

Estelle Gillies

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

Nikhil Goyal

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

Jade Cocurullo

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

Tracey Davis

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

Amy Johnson

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

Foooodie Explorer

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

Tor

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

Amy Chattington-Harris

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

Alicia McQuade

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

Loren Svensek

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

Junina D. Santos

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

Wander Wonder Wonton

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

E Cook

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

Cheryl

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

Brian Gilliland

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

Ruckus Rooster

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

Brendon

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

Graham

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

Frances

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

Laxmi Padiyath

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

Megan

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

Flossie

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

Lupe Williams

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

Akil Narayana

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

Ian A Page

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

Phillip (Phil)

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

Darion Mannie

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

King Cole

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

Jacque De Vincenzo

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

MJ A

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

indah nuria Savitri

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

Phillip Yee

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

Kylie Tse

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

Brie Krend

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

Lisa Groos

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

Stephen Kemp

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

Glenda Phillips

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

Bjoern Brunner

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

Heemi Katene-Hill

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

Marco Reeve

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

Joe Parsons

Portofino

73/100 (3235 ratings)

Veal on Mushroom Sauce

Risotto Alla Pescatora

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Vicky Yiu

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

Kelly Violet

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

Monika Ñàķhwāł

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

The Food Snob

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

Kate.mcpherson123

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

Elisa Lamb

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

Khush

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

GoodFood4Me

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

SH

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

Estelle Gillies

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

Nikhil Goyal

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

Jade Cocurullo

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

Tracey Davis

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

Amy Johnson

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

Foooodie Explorer

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

Tor

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

Amy Chattington-Harris

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

Alicia McQuade

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

Loren Svensek

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

Junina D. Santos

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

Wander Wonder Wonton

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

E Cook

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

Cheryl

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

Brian Gilliland

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

Ruckus Rooster

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

Brendon

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

Graham

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

Frances

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

Laxmi Padiyath

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

Megan

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

Flossie

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

Lupe Williams

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

Akil Narayana

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

Ian A Page

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

Phillip (Phil)

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

Darion Mannie

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

King Cole

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

Jacque De Vincenzo

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

MJ A

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

indah nuria Savitri

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

Phillip Yee

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

Kylie Tse

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

Brie Krend

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

Lisa Groos

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

Stephen Kemp

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

Glenda Phillips

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

Bjoern Brunner

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

Heemi Katene-Hill

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

Marco Reeve

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

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