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The Larder
92/100 (1031 ratings)
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Snapper Burger
Cakes
Burger
Fish Hash Eggs Hollandaise
Blood Orange Kombucha
Long Black
Lamb
Prawns
Beef
Breakfast Burger
Pesto
Coffee Vienna
Squid Salad
Fish
Toasts
Polenta Chips
Pork
Pancakes
Pork Belly Salad
Scones
Omelette
Sweetbreads
Fish burger
Pasta
Soy Flat White
Meatballs
Vegetarian Burger
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Octopus
Chili
Croque Madame
Goats Cheese Souffle
Chocolate mousse
Duck
Lamb Brains
Crepes
Risotto
Pappardelle with Lamb Meatballs
Quail
Salmon
Split Pea Falafel
Croque Madame
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"We presented at lunch with 7 people and they accommodated us with a smile at a bit of a smaller table because other tables were reserved. The service..."
Kirsten S
"Such a joy to be at The Larder today. The kitchen team excelled - if you haven't been lately- it's worth treating yourself. And if the Confit duck is..."
Kaz H
"Went in search of Wellington's best cheese souffle, and we found it. Most delicious meal I've had out for a while. Accompanying salad was perfectly..."
Holly Robinson
"We were in the area for the Weta tours and popped in to grab a quick bite prior, and it was so good we went back for lunch. I donā€™t have photos..."
Lily
"Good place to have brunch and the food selection good. But asked for poached eggs that were not so runny but they came out quite runny. Seemed..."
Laurence Chiu
"Outstanding WOAP 23 burger. Tasty blood orange Kombucha too. Thanks Larder..."
Nicholas Cooper
"Great food, the chef is definitely a champion. But we found some things overpriced (especially the sides). Each time I come, I wonder how much I..."
Sophie Black
"Likely one of Wellingtons better seasonal food restaurants for fine dining. Have eaten here on five occassions and each time has been an excellent..."
Graeme Wooller
"Went out of our way to find somewhere great for a special birthday lunch - not disappointed in any way. Worth travelling across Wellington for...."
Charlie Lear
"It's an amazing breakfast place, just within working distance if you are visiting the Weta Cave. The food was delicious with beautiful plating. The..."
BYZM
Ortega Fish Shack
92/100 (3039 ratings)
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Oyster
Fish
Salmon
Blue Point Oysters
Sashimi
Yellowtail Kingfish Ceviche Avocado
Pork
Beef
Salmon Seviche
Steak
Prawns
Smoked Eel Risotto Horseradish CrĆØme Fraiche
Scampi
Superb Fish Dish
Grilled octopus
Dumplings
Crepes and Ice Cream
Eye fillet
Octopus
Pasta
Scampi Emulsion
Bread
Ceviche
Salad
Battered Oysters with Tartar Sauce
Chocolate mousse
NZ Snapper
Crepes
Crab
Broccoli Pickled Shiitake Mushroom
Crawfish
Scallops
Cocktails Shanghai Sally L La Noix R
Catfish
Duck
Octopus Salad
Oyster
Roast Lamb Rump
Risotto
Kingfish carpaccio
Pesto
Tuna
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"We recently held a private function in the upstairs dining room at Ortega. The food and service were both excellent. The wait staff were good at..."
Susan Maree
"Absolutely love the food here & I couldn't recommend this place enough. The meals are on point, the duck fat potatoes a must as are their crepes for..."
Amy McNamara
"It isnā€™t any wonder this little restaurant is in the top five seafood restaurants in Wellington New Zealand. From the moment you walk through the..."
Kathie Edmond
"Always amazing food, amazing service, have been coming here for years and again our dinner last night did not disappoint! Best fine dining in..."
Sarah Jane
"Best seafood restaurant in Wellington. Crayfish ravioli and snapper ragout were delicious! The seafood broth was also amazing. Service was very..."
Brooke Kana
"Another fine meal at our favourite Wellington restaurant! Great food and wonderful service. Our waiter was pleasantly attentive and made excellent..."
Raewyn Bucklow
"Casual and lively venue. Food is lovely , well prepared and presented. Creative wine list, incl range of sherries. Staff were friendly and attentive...."
Mark Swinchatt
"Might just be the best meal I'e had out in years. Food-exquisite. Staff-awesome. Vibe- casual... But... Um.. I can't put my finger on it. Perfect..."
Otis Frizzell
"Outstanding experience. From the minute you walk in. No table available (we had not booked) but there is some seating at the bar. Great to be able to..."
Dennice Kay Scannell
"My first visit to Wellington from Auckland and the first restaurant I tried in this lovely city. Absolutely beautiful food (the salmon was amazing!)..."
Tania Paul
"I'd say its one of the best meals I have ever had. Hands down great service, great food, great drinks, Perfect night out. HIGHLY..."
Troy Stevenson
"Husband and I dined in for Valentines and the service was slick and top-notch! The vibe was homely and entertaining. The food sensational! Seafood..."
Larissa Deana Carlson
"Had a fantastic meal at Ortega last night. There was a slight mix up with the meals meaning one came out 5 mins before the other. We weren't bothered..."
Kelly Fleming
"We had the best time at Ortega on Saturday! Wonderful food and fabulous service, canā€™t wait to come..."
Melanie Tsakmakis
"Outstanding quality food. The service was friendly and the staff had a detailed knowledge of the wines and food. Super impressed with the wine..."
Tayler Nguyen
"Fantastic food! We really enjoyed every dish! The red snapper with bacon broth! šŸ¤¤ and Iā€™ve no idea how they get that octopus so tender. If..."
Richard Griffiths
"Long overdue review of Ortega. This is based on when we visited in January. We are creatures of habit so we came here 2 nights in a row after a..."
Tamami Naito-Badessa
"Absolutely outstanding restaurant. After being turned away from several restaurants due to it being after 9pm Friday night, we tried Ortega. The..."
Kate Cunningham
"Booking in advance is recommend. The best seafood restaurant in Welly. One of the side dish must try is broccoli with freekeh and olive..."
Vincent Ho
"This restaurant was amazing! The service was excellent and the food was up there with the best we have had and we like to eat out a lot :) Highly..."
Sam
"Fantastic seafood restaurant. Extensive wine list and range of other drinks. Snapper and octopus both cooked to perfection. Crepes were probably the..."
Kate Edwards
"A Brasserie without peer in WellingtonšŸ¤© Table service from Nicole was faultless. Food presentation perfect. Snapper as a main didn't quite work...."
John Swan
"Ortega was a recommendation from an Auckland chef and we were not disappointed. Firstly, the staff were exemplary, friendly, knowledgeable and..."
Denise Robinson
"An unforgettable evening with Davey and the rest of the team. The seafood has been some of the best I have ever had, the oysters and ceviche were..."
Jordan Wilkes
Dragonfly
91/100 (3130 ratings)
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Nikkei Tuna Tartare
Salmon
Wakanui Beef Short Rib
Coconut Squid
Ginger Chicken Dumplings
Ribs
Korean Twisted Donuts
Curry
Prawns
Noodle
Zucchini Yuzu Salad
Beef
Star Anise Panna Cotta
Seared Tuna
Duck and Shiitake Spring Rolls
Edamame Beans
Pork and Prawn Dimsim
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Octopus
Dumplings
Red Duck Curry
Chocolate mousse
Eggplant
Rice Pudding
Red Curry
Salad
Ginger Kiss
Chili
Sticky Pork Belly
Pork
Crab
Seared Sesame Tuna
bao
Duck
Edamame Hummus
Coconut rice
Tuna
Sit down
Japanese
Vietnamese
Asian
Accepts American Express
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
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Mid-range
"Asian fusion, but not as you know it. Dragonfly offers a diverse menu, with tempting mains and share plates. I opted for some small dishes, as I..."
Famished
"Saturday night dinner with my partner. We didnā€™t book but got a nice table. Friendly & attentive service. Really tasty food - we had a few..."
AMcK
"First time here today and omg the food is just soAmazing and delicious, everything is so fresh and wakes up your tastebuds! We were greeted and..."
Shana Wahab
"Came here for Wellington On A Plate, tried the Bangkok Burger, paired with Garage Project DFA and it was amazing. The various elements of the dish..."
James Ong
"Went here last night with my partner for dinner, the restaurant was all full so we were told to go down to the bar area which was WAY better than the..."
Alysha Bower
"Dragonfly is such a nice restaurant to go to with a group of people, you can try lots of different things from the menu. I would recommend the pork..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"Take out after too many martinins. Korean fried chicken is good. Pork bao i wouldnt bother with. Three cheese parcels are insane! Must have if you..."
Flippynz
"Good service, friendly and quick. Nice setting in the courtyard at the back. Food was all good but the Beef short Ribs and and Bao buns were..."
Nicki Sandifer
"Delicious food. Served in a timely manner, no long waits. Atmosphere was great, low lighting and not too loud. Neat art on the walls too! Def..."
SJ
"Loved this place! Food is delicious and well presented. Service is great too. A bit pricey for the amount you get but definitely worth it. Cocktails..."
Lily Anne
"What an outstanding place. Bit of a weird setup restaurant wise... but closed off which looses some potential atmosphere but no problem. Started with..."
Birdman
"I went here for a 21st dinner and it was the perfect place for it, there was a food banquet where my friend picked a set menu and the food all came..."
Hannah.milne11
"Good one to visit once a while. Dumplings and beef dishes are the ones to try. Salad with every dish is yum with an unusual addition of raw banana...."
Bhavna
"Absolutely everything about this place is wonderful! Rocked up a little early, so headed to the bar for drinks while waiting - not disappointed! And..."
Mxkenjik10
"Beautiful culinary experience at dragonfly. The Asian fusion cuisine was beautifully portrayed in all the dishes we tried this evening. The pork buns..."
Mon
"4 of us went to dinner on Friday night. We did book and were advised we would be in the courtyard. After being a little apprehensive about were we..."
Megha Dogra
"I have came here quite a few times when I was back in welly and the staff are really friendly also the restaurant had a really calm and relaxing..."
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"Oct, 2018: One of the best Pan-Asian restaurants in Wellington, and what sets it apart is the professional and friendly service, and the bloody..."
Kiwi FIFO Chef
"If you like gingernuts, the ginger kiss cocktail is a must. It is something you've never tasted before. It is incredible! The service is good, and..."
Leticia S
"The atmosphere walking in was very zen. It was like all of us were about to walk through a calm hallway into a tranquil spa treatment, except for..."
Olivia Arwan
"The food here is amazing. I especially love the salmon two ways and the beef short rib. Also loved the lychee cocktail. The dumplings aren't anything..."
Kirsty
"This place has my absolute favourite cocktail (China Girl) - a rich plummy concoction - and fabulous dumplings and other small sharing plates. The..."
EpiCurious
"I think the owners sister was ex english teacher of Jackie Chan. The owner used to have another restaurant near Niwa. This place offers oriental..."
Jimon007
"After dinner tonight me and my friend wandered in because we'd always walked passed it but had never been inside. Restaurant was fully booked but..."
Mana
"Quite unhappy with the fact they don't serve dragonflys. Shan't be returning. Although, in hindsight, I opened up their cleaning closet and miss..."
Louie Sutherland
"Nice warm cozy place ! Always busy which u always have to book a table ! U can drink at the back! However small portion but good food and quite..."
Lexie Vi
"Love this place. Had a meal in the main restaurant which was nice but was loud. We now much prefer going out the back to the outside bar area and..."
Kylie Miller
"Tuesday's are two for one cocktails and they're really good. Highly recommend this place to all cocktail lovers. Deco is great and service is ok. For..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Do you have a place, you could've been there yesterday and the day before and you would still eat there again today? Dragonfly is that place for me...."
Miss K
"Excellent placeWent there with a group of work colleagues including some overseas visitorsI must say great food and service with a good..."
Chomp
"Our group of 5 had a fantastic meal on a Saturday night. Arriving late-ish with no reservation, we were seated out the back in the funky courtyard...."
Asread1
"What a lovely experience. Was brought to this place by a friend and we shared a variety of dishes - the duck curry, pork belly, angus beef curry,..."
Adeline
"It was my birthday and I chose Dragonfly to celebrate the occassion as it is somewhere I had been keen to try for a while.It was a..."
Sean P E Fleming
"A dark rabbit warren / bordello of a place - constructed by a dyslexic architect with agrophobia - in other words unexpected little cosy spaces that..."
Duncan Galletly
"nice&warm place. Tried both woap and dinner menu. We shared all dishes. Prefer the pork hock in Wuxi sauce, salmon in 2ways, and wok tossed squid...."
Carina Chang
"The decor of Dragonfly is moody and sophisticated ā€“ the courtyard area is something not to the missed. I love ambience outside with the lanterns,..."
Mind The Crumbs
"All of the food here is so full of flavor and delicious. Staff have always been great too. The outside garden courtyard has a great atmosphere,..."
Tahlee Reynolds
"What's not to love about this place? Ā The ambiance is on point, and the food, my goodness, it's like literal foodgasms.I love the Tuna starter,..."
Kklovestoeat
"Favourite place for asian fusion food. Always busy. Good drinks menu. Food is always amazing. Garlic chives dumplings are to die for. Little pricey..."
Hubert Cheng
"Business dinner last night . šŸ˜. Awesome place. Perfect service. Good food. The beef curry is epic. Special mention for the smart wait staff who..."
Jay
"I dined here with a group of ten and we had such a great night. The service was 10/10, our waiter Connor was attentive without being intrusive. Our..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Really cool restaurant and bar area at the back. The cocktails are delicious, especially the ginger kiss , it truly tastes just like a ginger kiss..."
Brianna Huddleston
"Delicious food and attentive waiting staff. Very nice combinations of flavours, and Asian cooking closer to what you can get in China than you..."
Iain
"Great modern Asian. Bookings are taken for tables inside but I've only eaten in the courtyard at the back, and I wouldn't want to sit inside anyway...."
Hamish.rutherford
" Dragonfly has an extensive cocktail list and is perfect for a night out. The food cannot be faulted and my favourite dish is the Salmon 2 ways. The..."
Angela Liu
"For exotic Asian fusion cuisine that's a refreshing mix of traditional and contemporary influences, I absolutely love Dragonfly. A restaurant, bar &..."
Sophia
"Went here for dinner last night, Asian tapas style! Awesome food! Particularly the pork bao's, Angus beef curry (which was melt in the mouth tender)..."
Rhys Armstrong
"We went here recently for the share plates. And my god. Yum! The Asian-style finger food is just to die for at Dragonfly. Well worth a try if your..."
Humbleluxury
"I wanted to try Dragonfly since their deep fried soft shell crab burger that they put on for Wellington On A Plate, and I was very happy after..."
Jordan Morrice
"Attentive staff, lovely cocktails and the food is divine. I've been here numerous times and am always extremely happy with the food and service. We..."
Kerry M
"Second visit - second time blown away with the amazing food and great service.Has a great atmosphere in the restaurant and very attentive..."
Lana
"Our favourite restaurant in Wellington. Love the atmosphere, the outdoor bar, the staff, the wide array of delicious cocktails and of course the..."
Susan Harding
"I picked my wife up from airport, then decided to give this place a try. It is a very different experience. both entrees and main courses are nice,..."
Lu Dimitri
"Busy Friday night, every single dish was simply delicious and many were outstanding. The food arrived 6 minutes after we ordered it! Service was..."
Angela Mansell
"Group of 5 on 5 April. table booked and available at 6.30pm Excellent service. Food was superb and a true learning experience. I will return and..."
Taniya Smith
"Took business colleagues from Melbourne hoping for a repeat of the great experience previously and also aware of the high standards Melbourne has in..."
Don Wearing
"Really good service-so nice to see. Delicious and tasty food, great ambience...."
Joy
"Went to Dragonfly last night with a group of 12. Great ambience with pretty quick service considering the place was busy and we were a larger group...."
Tania W
"The food was amazing (the group I was with had a selection of small plates to share...the seared tuna was divine!)The drinks list impressive,..."
Angele Toomey
"Another great night dining in a quality establishment. The friendly staff, speedy service and fine preparation of the meals was up to the highest..."
Brent Smith
"Easily my favourite restaurant in Wellington! Love the food especially the fried chicken nibbles; best in town! Great atmosphere, service and food of..."
Hope McNabb
"Gorgeous food and nice waiting staff, although a little slow to bring our drinks out. It was a busy Saturday night though so will cut them a bit of..."
Rebecca Strang
"20/4/13 Initially the dark and narrow Restaurant layout confused us, but we settled at a table out the back by the bar where we received excellent..."
Jayne Lattimore
"Food that makes your heart sing! We made a spur of the moment decision to go out to dinner, and managed to get a table in the bar/restaurant. Best..."
Anna Long
"Great combination of bar/restaurant we had drinks first then went thru to our table, great wine selection with the food, there were 12 of us and we..."
Al Niven
"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Dragonfly. All the dishes we selected were tasty and interesting and very well presented. The service from the..."
Rebecca Boyack
"Loved it! Great little bar with excellent selection of drinks and nibbles . We decided to stay for dinner and enjoyed the outdoor courtyard. The..."
Tracy
"Fantastic food and a great atmosphere! Restaurant was a little warm for our liking but was a minor inconvenience in what was otherwise a fantastic..."
Natasha Frewin
"Went on Valentine's Day which is a pretty busy night for restaurants generally, so I appreciate that the staff were probably slammed. Still, it took..."
Elizabeth Heeg
"Fantastic food.. love the dumplings and crispy chicken starters.. and can never go past either the beef or duck curry although everything is..."
Letia Brown
"I have never written a review before but this place deserves excellent feedback. We took our 2 adult children and partners to Dragonfly (a party of..."
Sue John
"I went here a while ago with my partner and thought that it was excellent! It is a little pricier than we normally go for, but we did not feel..."
Adele Quigley
"Excellent food best I've had in Wellington for some time friendly and accommodating staff good atmosphere a little brought (as in noisy) when full..."
Stephen Wilson
"Just confidently booked a table for ten out-of-towners that is how much I love this place. (so thought it was about time I wrote a review)Great..."
Sally-ann Moffat
"Amazing food, great service and I love the backYard great for smokers! Would visit..."
Nicole Jackson
"My favorite place to dine when I visit Wellington!! The food and service is always outstanding and the flavours are fabulous. My favorites are the..."
Kate Meads
"We fought through the crowds on the night of The Hobbit premiere, and it was totally worth it. We worked through the menu - tuna, blue cheese..."
Cheryl Winsley
"We had a set menu dinner for 8 people last night before we went a show. It was the first time 7 of us had eaten here and the food and service..."
Scott Young
"We visited Dragon fly on a Friday, since we couldn't get a reservation sat at the back side garden bar. Thank God for not booking a table in advance...."
Nitster J
"Seven of us dined at Dragonfly on Saturday night it was outstanding food the flavours were just delicious every single entree and main that we..."
Jennifer Gittings
"Great venue, great atmosphere.Service was great - very attentive.The food was amazing... salmon two ways with the green banana slices-..."
Allanah Barr
"the food was excellent, and so was the ambienceit was great see variety in a drinks menu including some interesting wines and some craft..."
Gavin Knight
"We had a delicious meal at Dragonfly on Saturday night. Chris the maitre d' was professional, attentive and friendly and ensured that we were well..."
Claire Wynn
"Very yummy and well cooked food - great flavours. Good wine list and the service is friendly and efficient - especially the guy at the front desk. ..."
Vicki Jackways
"Had a great night @ Dragonfly - cool cocktail in the rear bar and sampled some interesting dishes recommended by the staff - look forward to next..."
Tracy Logan
"I went to Dragonfly last night for the first time. Wow so enjoyed it. I didn't dine but sat outside in the area off the bar and the staff were very..."
Dale
"Those of you looking for a new spin on contemporary Asian need to go to Dragonfly. Service was very attentive, the dining room is style plus and..."
Mark Siladi
"Me and my friends were visiting Wellington for just three days and happen to drop by Dragonfly. We ordered three mains, The Yellow Fin, Tofu, Pork..."
Marie Olvido
"My friends and I had dinner here last Tuesday, and all we can say is WE LOVE THIS PLACE - the food were just so amazing- yellow fin, tofu (this is..."
Rhoda
"We were extremely impressed by this restaurant. It looks cool - a lot of thought has gone into the design - and the service was excellent. There is a..."
David B
"Went here for dinner and had a great experience the staff were extremely accommodating and helpful. We had for our first sharing experience the soft..."
Maggie Paul
"Crab absolutely gorgeous! Son in law eggs -a taste of Asia. Salmon main beautifully cooked and the duck was to die for! Sticky rice was the best we..."
Fiona Matthews
"Fantastic. Service, atmosphere and food were all fantastic. I had the clams which were delicious and super fresh with subtle flavours that..."
Helen Neni Dobson
"Popped in for an early meal.....very lovely decor, I had the eggplant main. STUNNNNING! will def. go..."
Lisa K
"I went there for dinner last week. The interior is beautiful and intimate. I had the yellow fin tuna as an entree. It was fresh and cooked to..."
Andrea Jones
"I dinned here with my family while visiting my brother in Wellington. His friends had recommended this place so we thought we'd try it out. It was..."
Helena Chen
"This place is always super busy. This Japanese Asian fusion restaurant is absolutely packed during the weekends. Even though today is Monday, most..."
Akiko
"Food and service were great. The beef short ribs were out of this world, as were the..."
J K
"It is just on the Courney Place street, but don't believe Google map - it took us the long way around in a rainy day... What we liked the most are..."
Yan Zou
"Really lovely Welly restaurant in Courtney place. The cocktails were yum, half price for the classics. Service was great we had a two hour slot..."
Maralda Williams
"Such a successful night for a big group of people! The banquet menu was customised and those with dietary requirements were taken care of very..."
Anya Hanbury-Sparrow
"What an amazing experience, who knew that this amazing place with the most beautiful sceneryā€™s and the most relaxing vibe, could be tucked away..."
Nicole Sole
"Great atmosphere and service with really tasty food. Would recommend the popcorn chicken and yellow fin tuna as starters. The duck curry and beef..."
atalia del rio
"Awesome Asian fusion cuisine, in an awesome restaurant in central Wellington. Food was quick to our table of 10, beautifully cooked and..."
Ian Sadler
"Busy place with amazing food. Even though the place was full on a Friday night, exceptional food and excellent service. Was really impressed, would..."
Colin MacPhee
"Dragonfly in Wellington is an absolute hidden gem! The seating area is inviting, and the bar exudes tranquility. Their creative cocktail menu is a..."
Naren Kasinadhuni
Whitebait
89/100 (693 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
European
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Pork
Swordfish
Prawns
Toasts
Salad
Torte
Octopus
Crab
Ice Cream
Scallops
Ceviche
Clams
Meringue
Oyster
Crawfish
Mussels
Catfish
Tuna
Cakes
Shellfish
Salmon
Lamb
Fish
"We went on a special occasion with friends and had an amazing experience. Decor 5/5, staff 5/5, food 10/5! It is pricey but worth it...."
Dave
"We've heard many great things about this place. So expectations were high. We weren't disappointed. The place has a relaxed feel about it, with warm..."
Mighty Will
"This place is ASTOUNDING! I'd go to Wellington just to eat here. Probably one of the top 3 restaurants I have ever eaten at... Host was so very..."
Megha Dogra
"My friend who is a chef took me to this place for dessert. We tried 3 different dishes. What I had was Feijoa sorbet which was something I never..."
Jimon007
"Fantastic food bursting with flavour. Lots of great fish and seafood choices and a quality wine selection. The service is excellent, friendly and..."
Robert Fairhurst
"Spotted this place whilst searching where to have husbands birthday dinner during our weekend away in Wellington. Menu looked fantastic, similar to..."
NanaKo
"Whitebait was super yum, and felt a bit like a zen Japanese restaurant inside with all the timber and rice paper-esque screening. There was a..."
Nina And Kran
"Service was great, food good but an old fashioned atmosphere. I prefer sister restaurant Charlie Noble. ..."
Ronald Blunt
"Definitely one of my favourites, whitebait offers a relaxed atmosphere combined with fantastic food. The tempura soft shell crab was exquisite,..."
Josh
"It was a wonderful meal, a taste extravaganza with fantastic depth and complexity of flavours. The service was a treat, beautiful location and lovely..."
Bradoncoast
"Absolutely divine food and service. Favourite place in town ! Can't wait for next time. So welcoming and memorable. The harbour views are to die..."
Wendy Hewson
"Trip down to Wellington from the weekend with my girlfriend, so we check this place out since friends recommend it.. Food is really nice since we are..."
Ryan Wong
"Amazing food (seriously - the clams!!!!), fantastic service (great waiter called max was onto it and respectful but also full of personality - great..."
Kate Taylor
"Love love love. Fantastic service - and beautifully cooked food to be expected from the old Whitehouse owners. The decor is.... Interesting, not..."
EpiCurious
"Amazing food . Only thing bar man very rude and bad at..."
Em
"What a restaurant! I was the guest of a party of five people mid week. The atmosphere and the service was inviting. We had the whitebait and the..."
Austin
"One of the best fine dining restaurants in Wellington, history goes back to Whitehouse days. Quality food, presentation and top notch service, great..."
Michael Liang
"Went for a dinner few days ago. The service was excellent , full attention, friendly and professional staff, never pushing after something. The menu..."
Chris Vera
"Highly recommend! Service, food, environment are all just so perfect. Fish stew was amazing, the broth was so tasty. Ceviche was so special. Very..."
Carina Chang
"Went here for the Fathers Day Dinner OMG the food was spectacular my mouth was buzzing singing drooling zinging all at the same time. There was so..."
Miss Persistant
"We took advantage of the "Wellington on a Plate" lunch menu at Whitebait.Ā  Our first visit.Ā  House baked bread (still warm) was a lovely..."
Philip Reeve
"My immediate thought when seated was "Hell, Sydney has finally come to Wellington."A very classy fit out (with one exception - below) with..."
Duncan Galletly
"Was really looking forward to trying this restaurant after reading a review in NZ Cuisine mag. Ā Of course, when dining out, the food is always the..."
Kklovestoeat
"Whitebait is the most recent venture by Paul Hoather who previously owned the Whitehouse restaurant which has permanently closed to give way to the..."
Rosemary Young
"Outstanding seafood restaurant. Light and tasty entrees (recommend the ceviche), perfectly prepared mains, finished off with a fantastic dessert..."
Airw0lf
"A sophisticated faultless contemporary fine dining restaurant with service and food to match. Worth the walk down the wharf. Outstanding fish dishes...."
Adriennenz
"Took my partner to whitebait for her birthday. Good atmosphere. Good food. Good wine choice.Will def recommend and be back.King crab salad..."
Hubert Cheng
"The food was excellent, well presented and tasted great, but missing the wow factor.Ambience and service was as expected with the style of..."
Elliott Breen
"Great food,Excellent service, not a fault. i had the King salmon entree, mushroom lasagne and vanilla panacota. The meals were very quick to come out..."
Derek Wallace
"A cold wet Saturday night in Wellington is not the best timeto decide to dine at Whitebait. If you do, get dropped at the door and make..."
TTAG Team
"I've heard a lot about Whitebait - the fresh and reinvigorated culinary energy that the Wellington waterfront/Oriental Parade so deserves and..."
Wilson Chau
"Excellent food. Had the tasting menu, was delicious. Also the wine pairing was good. But taking a bootle would have been cheaper. Anyway, depends..."
Oliver Plank
"Very nicely prepared seafood with great flavour pairings. The four course meal was a bit heavy both in terms of size and flavoring for our tastes. ..."
Bruce Hamilton
"Great spot in Wellington harbor. The food was spectacular and innovative. We particularly loved the kingfish dish. Service was attentive and super..."
David Gonzalez
"Great food and extremely friendly and helpful staff. They helped us pick food and wine, but weren't pushing for us to over order or get more..."
Christie Buchholz
"This is fine dining at its best. With a great location, amazing ambience, friendly service and outstanding food, Whitebait is definitely in the top..."
Sujata Annavarapu
"Definitely for those into fine dining. Interesting flavour combinations - almost every bite was a taste explosion. Staff were friendly and..."
Rebecca Harvey
"Absolutely amazing. Heart-warming service, delicious food. The 4-course menu is definitely enough for one female. Among the dishes we had, the..."
Natasha Xiong
""The best Waterfront Restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand" True! Seafood (I recommend Orongo Bay Oysters, Russell, North Island NZ), fish or meat,..."
Elvira SELISCHI
"Great restaurant with some interesting dishes and attentive staff. Wine list is well balanced..."
DANNY Kwon
"Went there last year for my Birthday......Customer service excellent & the food was..."
NKR MRE
Charley Noble Eatery & Bar
88/100 (3570 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Steakhouse
Grill
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Woap Burger
Bruschette
Profiteroles
Burger
House Pot Pie
Pesto
Salted Caramel Hazelnut Chocolate Tart
Fish
Fish & chips
Pork
Chowder
Beef
Parfait
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Truffle Fries
Spaghetti
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Grilled octopus
Braised Beef Cheek
Seafood chowder
Arancini
Octopus
Duck breast
Pasta
Risotto
Arancini
Beef burger
Salad
Bruschetta
Charcuterie board
Chili
Lamb Shoulder
Beurre Noisette
Beef Cheeks
Crab
Deep Fried Oysters
Duck
Freshly Shucked Oysters
Lamb Shoulder
Oyster
Free Range Pork Belly
Lamb
Risotto
Sit down
New Zealand
Grill
Steakhouse
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
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Storm Te Hira
"Amazing Service was unquestionably the best we've experienced for a long time The flavours of the food was excellent The portions just..."
Moods
"Had the bruschetta to start which was delicious and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a light entre. The pork for a main was..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"It was my first time in Wellington and I found the place on Zomato. Decided to try it and as soon as I got in, the manager (i think) greeted me. The..."
Ellynn
"Exceptional food, service and wine! Every dish ordered was met with food envy from our table of 6! All photos taken on old phone that died..."
Sungsam7
"Charley Noble has been recommended as an out of towner by quite a few people. Food was top notch and the service too. Drinks menu is pretty..."
Flippynz
"I had the duck and it was delish! Great atmosphere, eventhough it was quite busy it was quieter than most busy restaurants. My dessert; while..."
FOOD Wars
"My daughter and I had an excellent meal. Oysters were fresh and juicy. The bruschetta with goats cheese was different but tasty. The star of the..."
Amit Tuteja
"They have the BEST TRUFFLE FRIESļ¼crunchy but light, sauces are also delicious! aged steak also great, medium is just right with no blood! Will..."
Yue Zhang
"Lovely spot. Didnā€™t know it was there to be honest but after having a lovely brekky, with attentive and friendly service will absolutely be back...."
Seamus
"Lovely dinner in Wellington, see they have won awards for the last few years, nice building and atmosphere loved the grilled tuna, might go for..."
Alison Lally
"Very popular eatery/bar based in a lovely old building near the wharf. Happy to prop at the bar until table was ready (quick at 10 mins considering..."
Nitty
"Great food and a warm group of happy inviting wait staff, even if the waiter was a little preoccupied at first.The pot pie I had tasted well..."
Luke Thomson
"This is one of our favourite restaurants in Wellington. Been here a number of times and food is consistently good except one time the oysters were..."
Harvey
"My last meal in Wellington was with my son here for lunch. The staff were very friendly and didnā€™t have any problems answering my questions..."
Miffy7
"The menu is huge. We didnā€™t order much starters. Instead I ordered two mains for myself, loved both spaghetti and ravioli. I am a pasta person and..."
Jess
"Weā€™ve been a few times and this restaurant has become our benchmark. Nowhere else measures up to the incredible food, professional but not fussy..."
Jeannine Thomas
"Very popular place. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Very good food and great presentation. All four of us were impressed. Keep up the great..."
Bruce Mackintosh
"Had dinner here last Friday and it was a great experience. Staff were very polite and accommodating. The restaurant was full but they seated us at..."
Bonnie Emma
"My friend and I landed in Wellington super late after a super rocky flight and we just wanted to find a restaurant that was still open that did..."
Jessica Li
"Had dinner with family at this restaurant last night.Ā  The food was divine.Ā  Ravioli was to die for, sirloin and eye fillet steaks beautifully..."
Sharon Haines
"If youā€™re looking to enjoy world-class dining with quality New Zealand produce while youā€™re in the Land of the Long White Cloud, then youā€™re in..."
Wander Wonder Wonton
"One of the best meals out I've had in a while. The wait staff were all friendly, helpful and good at their job, even the people out the back seemed..."
Sally
"Wonderful dinner with fantastic food and an even better waitress. Too full to try dessert but the pork belly was delicious! Excellent fries as..."
Alanna Adams
"This restaurant already on my "Wellington must go list." I wish I can try all the drinks and foods that on the menu. The ambience of the restaurant..."
Yongshan Zhu
"We both had options from the create your own selection for breakfast and the food was excellent and quick to come. We will definitely remember this..."
Megha Dogra
"Good for you (ladies) if you are looking for posh ambience to have your dinner. Opened the door and you will be greeted by waiters who unbuttoned the..."
AA
"Lunch here today. Wine selection was great, gluten free options were plentiful and the service was faultless. The food was super tasty. I wouldn't..."
Mary T-soon
"Friday lunch, the amount of people that swarm this place is amazing, the rate in which tables are turned over exceeds expectations yet every table is..."
James Scott
"We went for a family birthday recwntly.Oysters and steak was delish! Love their watermelon juice. So refeeshing!Casual dining and the staff..."
Sovy Taing
"Have been here for several times and every each time was so amazing. The service here is friendly and the dishes are really good. Ordered the Charley..."
Xiaofan Zhou
"When prepping to go to Charley Noble, every time I mentioned it, I was met with a "oh I love that place" or "I really want to go there". As you can..."
RaeRae
"LOVED the menu, especially the raw bar. Outstanding wood-fire steak and seafood, ridiculously fresh produce and gorgeous flavours, brilliant beverage..."
Anonny Moose
"Great place, service and food. Always a go-to for a decent dinner- try and sit along the raw bar looking into the kitchen if dining as a couple..."
Theo
"Food was amazing!Staff were friendly, but a bit hit and miss. Half the table got cutlery/ plates and the other half had to ask where theirs..."
Hephaestia
"We grabbed dinner here on a Friday night and it was busy. You should definitely book! The food was awesome I loved my burger, great flavours and..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Went there last week and got a table straight away. The service from a visiting Young man fromFrance was personal and attentive. Excellent lamb..."
Ken Romeril
"One of Wellingtons standout venues, food is always of a high standard and very tasty. Service normally to match. It has fast become the place to go....."
Ronald Blunt
"I have wanted to eat here for a while but had been put off by the no reservations policy. As it turned out the place is large and there was no..."
Auckland Food Tours
"Great service, good wine list, a menu with good variety and one of the best steaks in town. Tonight I started with bluff oysters, followed by the..."
Stefan Thieu
"Excellent service, very attentive, patient wait staff and comfortable atmosphere. Similarly excellent wine menu and the house made sourdough we had..."
Shannon T
"Visited in early May 2016. French waiter had been in NZ for 1 month. Amazing service! Food was incredible. Great to see such an open kitchen. A pure..."
FoodisAwesome
"Returned back to my old home (and favourite city!) Wellington for a few days so decided to try out a new-ish eatery in the city after hearing lots of..."
Rhi Godwin
"Yummy yummy!!! Absolutely 5 for this one!!!! Highly recommend this!!!! The crab bisque is really delicious, it's not like a soup, the flavor is so..."
Linshiqin829
"Charley noble is one of my favorite places to go in Wellington. Their arancini balls are fantastic. Service is great. All round great place...."
Sjmc
"Fine dining experience that was very nice. The flavours were great, the service was excellent and the menu would cater to all tastes. It was fairly..."
James Cole
"Amazing place. A friend and I really wanted pork belly with crackling and found this place through Zomato. Every single staff member we interacted..."
Lezel Botha
"Great service and food here. Have been here on a handful of occassions and on the last one came for dessert after wow because it was right across the..."
Vicki Wong
"Many people have recommended coming here for dinner so we finally did on a Sat evening in early January and were able to get a seat. The restaurant..."
Lily_nz80
"Just had a grey night out, the food was amazing and the service was good and friendly.Went for dinner with another couple, was worried at the..."
Eileen Basher
"Very accommodating staff. Good service Sirloin was the best i have had in New Zealand. My wife's Pumpkin Ravioli with Ameretti was simply..."
Hans Caspersz
"An early dinner for two after a long day. We were seated quickly despite a full bar. A delectable red was suggested by the friendly waitress and..."
Clarkie
"This was an incredible dinning experience. The food was full of flavour, beautifully presented and the perfect portion size to savour and enjoy. This..."
Tyler Mcbride
"simply beautiful delight. Welcoming staff. Warm Atmosphere. Real tasty foods. Nice bar. Organized set up. Only thing disappointed me was..."
One Way
"Amazing restaurant.loved the fresh food, drinks that complemented the dishes unbelievably well, bustling atmosphere, friendly service and..."
J Isla
"Went here on Thursday night not realising WOW was on across the road. Got there just before 6pm and scored the last table. Service was very friendly,..."
Neat Eats
"I love this place. Original menus with very fresh food, the steaks are amazing although expensive. Recomend the arancini and the pigs tail salad...."
EpiCurious
"Had the Wellington on a plate menu, 2 courses and a drink for $35. Everything was well presented and delicious and bought out in a timely fashion...."
Miss Persistant
"Really good service with a delicious meal. The atmosphere at Charley Noble is lively and inviting. Presentation of the meal was really well executed..."
George Ahern
"It was my partners birthday and we chose Charley Noble to celebrate; which, we were both quite excited about as neither of us had been before - and..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Out to lunch with work today, dining on the set menu which included mains of Lamb Sausages, Ravioli or Fish. All three were presented in style, my..."
Vaughan
"Had a great meal here the other night, the atmosphere was amazing and the interior design was absolutely stunning, reminded me of the American movie..."
Lesley Chen
"Great atmosphere, with fantastic decor. The chicken liver parfait was tremendous to start, as was the lamb shoulder. Professional and super friendly..."
Josh
"One of the best places for dinner. Always a good time with just two people or four. Good atmosphere. Food is always going to be good, no doubt about..."
Hubert Cheng
"Well, sadly not impressed when I visited this place. I must admit that I have visited it about 6 months ago, so perhaps I should pay them a visit..."
Jean Coteau
"Cant fault this place. I have an egg allergy and a gluten intolerance (LUCKY!) but the staff here were incredible, there is a full GF menu, the staff..."
Team Thomas
"Tried the whole menu here. The Burger and Chips and the Lamb are the best dishes on the menu.Burger & Chips: You get to see the burger being..."
Rahul Mohanty
"Amazing food but skip dessert and coffee. The food was amazing. Started with grilled octopus and polenta along with arancini balls and taramasalata...."
Www.love2eat.com.au
"Firstly I want to say they have whole gluten free menu. Yay no food envy for me, no skipping over the menu to find the gluten free options ā€“ they..."
Mind The Crumbs
"We too were here on Saturday night. We were prepared for a LONG wait but were keen to dine here. We checked in at the front of house and were advised..."
Philip Reeve
"We went here because it was listed by Cuisine Magazine website as one of the best places in Wellington to dine. We were thrilled with our choice -..."
Philippa Bannerman
"Great food, great atmosphere, great service and friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere in a lovely building. Had the monkfish special, pork belly,..."
Jeremy Kirk-Smith
"Lovely food all round especially the scotch steak and the profiteroles. Very busy though. Had to wait over 30 mins for a table which shows how busy &..."
Phil Jones
"Always busy and a with a wait at the bar, but bar staff friendly and attentive. Ā Food high standard and delicious. Ā A big wait for and between..."
CCb
"Absolutely delicious! This place is constantly booked out and the atmosphere is electric! Love it. Pork belly is worth a try. Great wine list too...."
Humbleluxury
"Nice food, interesting menu and the portions aren't too small, but the drinks prices are actually nuts. I don't think I've ever paid $12 for a..."
Alex Galletty
"Magnificent food and use of NZ produce at its finest. Charley Noble lifts the calibre of the Wellington culinary space to new levels. I think winning..."
Wilson Chau
"Oysters are to die for! Wow, stayed here for an hour it was cray good. Me and my boy had a great time, thanks charley..."
Saskia Wallace
"The first thing you notice about Charley Noble is the cool vibe...and the beautiful people who dine there :) The service was impeccable, never..."
Minnie Sarmiento Tabilog
"Our family had dinner there last Thursday night and it was excellent! Great food and friendly service. We tried the arancini and bruschetta starters,..."
Briony Dyson
"Have eaten here a few times now and it's currently the best meat restaurant in Wellington. Dined here as a group and had a wide selection of the..."
Susan Harding
"One of the best meals I've had in a long time, great setting, good service and possibly the best piece of pork I've ever had.Wanted to go back..."
Cameron N
"One of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. We had a group that kept changing its number of people. The staff were great, very..."
Robyne L
"Absolutely beautiful! Fantastic decor, open and spacious. The oysters were a favourite, we sampled quite a few entrees and mains, all were..."
Kerry M
"Had a fantastic time here. Me and 2 friends sat at the counter overlooking the kitchen.It was so fascinating to watch. One of my friends..."
The Guppy
"Why haven't I heard or been to this place before?! Amazing food, seriously good. I was lucky enough to be included with my wife's work dinner party..."
Brewski
"Best meal/restaurant/service/atmosphere I have encountered in a long time. Can't wait to go back. Our waiter was awesome - recommending wines and..."
Rhiannon Smith
"Popped in for tea. We had the lamb, spaghetti and the creme caramel. Brilliant. Food was excellent, served up reasonably quickly by a very..."
JG
"Absolutely loved this place. The food is outstanding and I especially like the charcoal burning grill. I had the pigs tail and the lamb shoulder..."
Dan King
"Charley Noble is setting the standard and bringing in a new flavour to the Wellington Hospitality scene, and it is making people stand up and take..."
Irene Charlton
"What's not to like about this place - fabulous food, great service and wonderful setting. I thoroughly recommend it. We went along early to..."
Dawn Baggaley
"Bruschetta with the beans and asparagus - great and surprisingly tastyThe main - pasta - please order a big serving - and it was the most..."
Debbie Baker
"Outstanding service with a fantastic menu, something for everyone. Comfortable seating which is a must and no loud vicious music to yell over. The..."
Barbara Sellers
"Visited Charley Noble for lunch and I was impressed! We were limited for time, but found the service to be friendly and efficient and our food..."
Lance H
"We went for lunch. Burgers were very good, pot pie excellent, snapper a little on the small side but very well cooked. All presented very well. Staff..."
Rory Wilsher
"Delicious lunch - gourmet fish and chips for myself and the pasta for Madame ( with tomato and seafood) with friendly attentive service in comfy..."
Gretupar Tamshivinka
"Everything bout that place is awesome friendly waiters to constantly check on us and superb food. The lamb is a literal must try itā€™s one of the..."
TheKidfoodie
"Delicious and memorable meal! The lamb and beef were devine. Tasty dessert as well. A well executed dining experience on all fronts - food,..."
Alex
"First time in a real restaurant for years, forgot how loud they are! Came here because my mate Celine recommended their steaks and we both forgot it..."
Ryan B
"Excellent service , head straight from airport and the staff offer to store my luggage. The best lamb dish i ever had and i am not the lamb go to..."
Vincent Ho
"Charley Noble is always an exquisite delight to visit, from the beautiful interior to the well informed wait staff. This was the Wild Venison and..."
Sasha Hovinga
"We had a lovely time at Charley Noble, great food and a nice relaxing vibe. I would definitely come back for another steak!..."
Chris Lamb
"We ate and had drinks here tonight and everything was wonderful we arrived early so had a drink at the bar before heading to our table the bartender,..."
Zoƫ Palmer
"Wow, I can't believe how good the Scotch Fillet (medium rare with peppercorn sauce) at Charley Noble's was. Not only that, the tempura oysters too...."
Mark Doyle
"We had a lovely dinner, both had the eye fillet and it was delicious, melt in your mouth type of delicious. The peas had bacon and parmesan through..."
Julie Bukutu
"Excellent food and atmosphere. Open kitchen and unique..."
Razvan Tudor Toma
"Didn't make dinner reservation, but the staff was really nice. We came back after an hour and viola!!.. Ordered the steak and fries and it was..."
Jenny Lim
"Dinner was exceptional. Every morsel a delight. Atmosphere was fun and energetic. Stella, our server, was pleasant and attentive, everyone on staff..."
Kevin Chan
"Perfect! The waiter was amazing! Ambers service was top notch. We were well looked after, she got our orders correct and even remembered who ordered..."
Hayley Reynolds
"Amazing food! Great ambience! Lovely presentation skills of the food! Just for the service part - piece of advise - no matter how busy, stressful,..."
Aarti M
"Just amazing! Located in town, this restaurant is an institution in Wellington. Service is great, place is big and beautiful (a bit noisy, but I..."
Mia
"The food is delicious. Itā€™s so much more than just a steakhouse. Every bite of food was sensational, the flavours were melt in your mouth good. The..."
Sarah Thomas
"Very decent 'casual fine dining' I'd call it. Prices fair for the quality of what you get and the service from wait staff was great, special shout..."
Jarrod Van Berkel
"My favourite restaurant ever! Amazing food, flawless service, and always such a beautiful vibe. The artichoke bruschetta and apple tart cannot be..."
Josie Cochrane
"Lovely meal here, restaurant is in a beautiful building, lovely staff and great service. Food was great. Union Pacific cocktail was lovey but the..."
Adam Gootkin
Tinakori Bistro
87/100 (452 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lamb Spareribs
Cheesecakes
Creme Brulee
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Duck
Parfait
Calamari
Wine
Calamares
Chocolate cheesecake
Salmon
Fresh fish
Three Course
Pan Fried Fish with Sweet Corn and Kumara
Chowder
Golden Milk Pie with Ginger Cream
Cheesecake
Garden Salad with Roast Spanish Onions
Prawns
Sirloin Steak with Steak Frites
Octopus
"Mmmmmmmmm loved it. Really loved the asian twist on the flavours. My Korean chicken main, tempura prawns entreeĀ were fantastic. The only downer was..."
Wallace Tulloch
"Had a wedding lunch here one wet day in February. Everything about Tinakori Bistro was fantastic. The service was attentive and friendly,Ā the food..."
Bron Kenna
"A lovely place with great food and service. We came here for dinner. I had the beetroot tartare with feta and walnuts to start, and my partner had..."
Sophie Warren
"Awesome service and very delicious food. I enjoyed the duck breast so much and beef steak was also very tasty. I love the interior and the whole..."
Rhea Villacampa
"Most people may not know that Tinakori Bistro has been under new ownership since April 2016. The new chef owner, Aaron, has worked in top restaurants..."
Lily Brown
"My partner and I went here for dinner with a Groupon voucher which turned out to be amazing value. We had an entree, main and dessert each. I can't..."
Matt
"Fabulous date night! Very friendly staff with a stunning atmosphere. Beautifully presented food, the cheese cake is to die for. Would absolutely..."
Adrian McCann
"This restaurant is apparently under new management and we had an amazing experience.Ā The food was incredible, with surprising taste..."
Jenni McCann
"Had a really nice dinner at Tinakori Bistro the other night, but this place does need to make some improvements here and there. I really liked the..."
LucyGoosey
"30 of us arrived at 7:30pm for our work Christmas function here last night. The restaurant was packed with people enjoying their meals as we took our..."
Siobhan
"Great atmosphere, attentive and thoughtful service. A neat menu, with clever choices, all of which were nicely executed. A lovely way to spend a..."
Trainedbysuzy
"A more than respectable local restaurant. I went here with a large group and everyone was very happy with their meals (no small achievement in..."
Kai Luv
"Came here with my wife for dinner. The staff were polite and attentive. We ordered entrees and mains off the express menu, they arrived in no time at..."
Jeff
"Lovely food, to die for creme brulee. Attentive service all in all a good evening, and for the quality of food the bill wasn't bad at..."
Valmai Copeland
"We came as a large group for lunch. The waitstaff were very attentive.I thought the mains were reasonably priced, especially given the quality...."
Sarah
"Just the two of us went here on Friday night. We had a booking but there was plenty of space for people walking in off the street. We both..."
Julia Saunders
"Always seem to be good service and food. The Calamari rings are amazing!!!Great mains too, never tried the dessert as I'm always too full..."
Vincent G
"service has been great every time we've gone there. food has also been..."
D Chan
"Brilliant evening. We were a party of 18 and in hte back room upstairs. The service was very attentive, with one waitress assigned to us part-time...."
Peter Snow
"I have been here twice in the past two months, both times with large groups. The food is generally excellent, although portion sizes tend to vary..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Being wellingtonions this is one of our favourites. consistently great, and BYO means we can bring our own choice of great..."
H Schafer
"I hadn't heard of the Tinakori Bistro before we booked a work Christmas function there.In the interim I heard some good word-of-mouth about..."
Lindsay
"Had a lovely meal here. Had the ceviche (was super flavourful annd included fennel to give it a bit of a kick), short ribs with excellent kimchi,..."
Sara Passmore
"If I had to sum up in one word..GORGEOUS!ā€¦ the restaurant, staff (including their aprons), ambience, food, decor, restrooms, musicā€¦ all gorgeous...."
Deb
"Delicious! We had the dinner party option, lovely food, adequate portions however maybe a little pricey at $89 which was made up by BYO..."
Nic NZ
"Fell in love from the outside already. Finally had the chance to come here with my partner and it was absolutely beautiful.the food was delicious...."
Sarah Kristin
"Fancy! Had the dinner party experience as a group of six, which included 7 courses. They catered thoughfully for various dietary requirements. Food..."
Nat
"This small removed restaurant is a culinary gem. The food was exquisite. Every bite was a dimension of flavor immersed in the main event. We ordered..."
Sarah Waters
"Very welcoming, friendly staff and excellent service. Lovely cosy decor inside and we were blown away by the incredibly tasty food. The bread and..."
Haydi Foster
"Absolutely delicious! Great service. Travelling through Wellington and staying nearby for 2 nights - we loved it so much we ate there BOTH nights!..."
Caroline Gamin
"Massive thank you to the Daisy's team for a fabulous night. Our group of old hornbags haven't laughed so hard in a long time. The food was wonderful..."
Alicja Gear
"One of my favourite restaurants, Iā€™m omnivore but they do great vegan dishes too, great..."
Chris Post
"We had a lovely dinner last night, great staff, tasty steak cooked to..."
Andrew and Kate Harvey-Green
"Just fantastic. Extremely tasty, well priced European fare (which let you BYO a nice bottle of wine, which you may not be a good enough cook to do..."
John Davis
"Wasn't sure what to expect but my companion read about it online so we decided to brave the stupid protesters at Parliament (bus route blocked) and..."
Richard Green
"Amazing tasting food with very knowledgeable and polite front of house. Would recommend to..."
Hykkup
"Delicious, such yummy flavours. All the dishes ordered were superb. Staff amazing despite few being on and more walk ins than expected. ..."
Sophie de Jong
El Matador
82/100 (4170 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Spanish
Steakhouse
Latin
Spanish
Argentinian
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Argentinian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Smoked Lamb
Prawns
Burger
Churros with Dulce De Leche and Chocolate Sauce
12-Hour Braised Wakanuitm Beef Cheek w Red Wine Jus
Venison Tenderloin w Malbec Pink Peppercorn Reduction Pickled Onion Mint & Lemon Goat Cheese
Octopus
Beef
Gaucho Breakfast
Chimichurri
Patatas Bravas
Dulce Leche Baked Cheesecake
Roasted Bone Marrow
Flank Steak
Beef Short Rib
Lamb
Pancakes
Steak Platter
Fish
Steak Plate
Pork
Salad
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Provoleta
Mussels
Eggs Benedict
Grilled octopus
Pancakes
Meat platter
Sirloin Steak
Parrillada mixta
Tapas
Patatas Fritas
Ribs
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Steakhouse
Argentinian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"The best restaurant I've been in New Zealand! Their wood-fire short rib chimichurri is a must have, it was so good that I sadly forgot to take a..."
Marcelo B.
"Nice place for..."
Adrianna
"I had the eggs benedict, LOVE that they come on hash browns!!! with bacon also. it was amazing! the staff were also really lovely. great coffee...."
Celene Aitchison
"As the owner of El Matador is an ex-flatmate and chef colleague of mine, who I havenā€™t seen for decades(!), I have long been trying to get in here..."
Kiwi FIFO Chef
"This place took us right back to the good times and good food we had in Buenos Aires!Then place operates on a first in first serve system..."
Cupy Dee
"Stumbled across here for lunch and I can't believe I'd never been - awesome atmosphere and decor and a great array of options to choose from on the..."
Portia Lancaster
"Very great place to enjoy the meal. Burger is delicious and the flat white is amazing. Service is good as well. Me and my friends love this..."
Lambo Ren
"It was such an amazing place to eat at and I always loved the steak n chips n salad but I recently went back to the place n I had the same meal I..."
Ella Shahid
"Preeetttyyy, pretty, preeeetty good. Had a good argument about whether a Matador was a Mexican or a Spanish tradition. The ambience really allowed..."
La Monte Young Leahy
"Portuguese are royalty when it comes to fine meat eating, therefore making El Matador a must in wellington.walking in from the cold, wet..."
Zac Bassnat
"First time here. Have wanted to try El Matador for a long time. We turned up on a Friday lunchtime. It was Argentine Street Food..."
Sean P E Fleming
"After going to Fidels for a quick coffee, this was the last of three places we went to for eggs Benedict. We walked in and were seated fairly quickly..."
Mana
"Great selections of tapas and even more tasty grilled steak! The place was warm and inviting and staff were casual and friendly- what Wellingtonians..."
Christian
"great little restaurant. had a drink at the bar while Ā a table became available, good beer selection. had a combination of tapas dishes, mainly..."
Ohhh Neil
"Wow. If you love meat, you'll love El Matador, however this isn't a prerequisite. There is a reason for the wait at the bar during peak times. This..."
James Cole
"Went there last night on the way back from airport, great service and food was as usual quick in coming out, well presented and very tasty..."
Grant Dennis
"Had a massive craving for a good piece of steak, and was brought to this page by wellingtonian friends as their first eatery of choice...."
Adeline
"We arrived at around 8.30 on a Sunday night and it wasn't very busy at all in the main inside area. We were greeted by a really cool waiter who sat..."
Jennifer Tate
"Wow, really authentic, tasty and quick Spanish food. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a not so enthusiastic waiter. The menu had a limited selection..."
Mariamjafer
"I tried the "gaucho burger", it was ok. The outside area needs some love (ok, we agree about the style of the restaurant but needs some clean).The..."
Chris Vera
"We wandered in on a Sunday afternoon and found ourselves extremely happy with the tapas we ordered. They were well presented, had sizeable portions..."
Kate Aguirre Go
"It's all about the steak for me with El Matador and they didn't disappoint. None of this "what sauce would you like with that" malarkey. The flavour..."
Sean Brennan
"Yummy sangria! will have to come back to try the food, but very cool..."
Foodandwinefan
"Big fan of this place after a second visit here. This time we sat in the area out the back. Great spot if you like a smoke and a drink before and..."
Henry Crawford
"I quite like knowing nothing about a Restaurant before I go & that was the case with El Matador. My friends chose the place having been..."
Wellington Chic
"Wanted to try El Matador as soon as I looked inside the place, love the decor and open kitchen. Went with three other and we ordered 3 tapas and then..."
Jordan Morrice
"I've eaten at El Matador a number of times, the first was when they were still finding their feet right after opening so things weren't great, but..."
Connie Consumes
"Had brunch here recently. I'm vego and was pleased to see that there were a few options even though it's a meaty restaurant. I had the big vege..."
Harry Chapman
"Best steaks in Wellington. Hands down.We waited probably 40 minutes to get a table here on a busy Saturday night and I'm glad we did. El..."
Jess Dunne
"I love this place. It's always superb food with great service. The meat is beautifully cooked, my favourite would have to be the lamb. Of..."
Chelles
"I was very happy with my experience here. The food was very delicious. This place had a great atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff, very prompt..."
Jessica MacKay
"My family and I were searching for a good restaurant to have dinner. It was a Friday night and it was really buzzing along Cuba Street. After seeing..."
Lily
"Great atmosphere, have been several times and enjoy it each time..."
Marie Banks
"Loved the chilled South American vibe! As a meat lover highly rate the..."
John Jackson
"I went with my partner and two friends to El Matador last Saturday night. We ordered four tapas to share (the beef rib, the prawns, the fugazza and..."
Beth Hartigan
"Myself and two friends dined here last night. The place was packed when I arrived just before 7pm. As you can't book tables, we did have an hour..."
Sarah Bevin
"Anytime my mother comes to visit she wants to go somewhere new and trendy so I took her to El Matador, along with my sister and my father on Saturday..."
Georgina Guscott
"I actually really enjoyed this experience. The staff was great. The atmosphere was great. The food was average. Loved the beef but the chicken and..."
Kristin Maria Gunn
"We visited El Matador for the first time on 20/04/13. We will return. 8pm Saturday night and the place was packed. A civilised drink at the well..."
Carl Savage
"Very yummy pancakes with fruit and dulche de leche! Both of our meals were nicely presented. I liked my hot chocolate as well.The..."
Kimmie W
"Dined here twice this week. Had tapas for dinner and thought the food was great and the service excellent, very helpful staff. As it was a lovely..."
Andrea Rayner
"After two previous and unhappy attempts at eating here (firstly when we had a booking during Wellington on a Plate, and arrived to find the cafe..."
Michelle
"Went here last night to use the entertainment voucher and also because my partner could not resist a place that boasted a "mixed meat platter for..."
Adele Quigley
"Really enjoyable lunch meal - friendly staff.The tapas was served nice and promptly and the mains came after we'd had a good chance to chat and..."
Francisco Reynolds
"Tapas were delicious, and meat platter was enormous!Meat was extremely tender and while it was seasoned very well; though due to the large..."
Raymond Biggs
"Parilla meat platter was amazing.Defs worth your 45bucks for two people!The chicken, oh the chicken was so tender and the lamb was..."
Littlemissfoodie
"Came here when it first opened as I love parrilla.Ordered some delicious items of the menu (both tapas and mains). Must admit the serving..."
Rosemary Young
"Great evening here last night. Nice atmosphere, great staff. The smell of the Parilla (grill) is great, although being wood-fired you do end up..."
Paul
"I went there tonight with my partner and the service was fantastic the food was devine, left saying lets come back with some friends. I had the..."
Mike T
"I am rating El Matador 5 stars because the tapas were absolutely delicious! I am salivating just thinking about it. We ordered about 3 tapas per..."
Chloe Murcott
"We went here last night, had to wait over an hour for a table but the wait staff could not be more helpful, cheerful and fun. They were approachable..."
Shona Atkinson-Bird
"We liked this place - great atmosphere and interesting food. Went early on a Saturday (6pm) as we had a table of five and it's always a bit tricky if..."
Ann Cunninghame
"We have just enjoyed a fantastic meal at el matador.the service was excellent,we were waited on immediately by a lovely waitress,our food arrived in..."
Danielle
"We came here for the burger for Wellington on a Plate. Really enjoyed it, tasty, and decided to order more food, and enjoyed the wine we order...."
Paul Dickey
"I've been twice for the scrambled eggs on toast and once for wine, and enjoyed all three visits. The location is great and so is the interior,..."
Tracy
"I still think this is the coolest little place in Cuba St! My second visit was with some friends last Saturday. We came in for Tapas and Drinks. The..."
Poppy & Griselle
"I have come here because I've heard the place is fantastic. I understand this is the second day they have been open, I was greeted by a lovely lady..."
Maggie Paul
"Saturday and youā€™re hanging out with friends. You meet at the cutest little argentine cafe in the Cuba St zone of wonders. Graze on some tapas,..."
Kai Luv
"Chef Guri recommended Scotch beef with medium-rare cook for the first-time visitor. The warm and sweet juice of the soft and tender meat captured my..."
Ernest Li
"This place was recommended by almost everyone we asked before visiting Wellington and I would 100% recommend after having been. What a feast we had!!..."
Ana Vila
"Great and friendly service, sometimes itā€™s hard to get a table but worth the wait for the carnivores. Delicious meat. The Chimichurri was on point..."
Andrea Merlo
"We were fully content with the overall dining experience. We popped in on a whim. At first we could not secure a table as it was Friday evening but..."
R M
"Came here for dinner on Friday night. Long queue to get in, so left our number and went for a drink, was called back in 30 minutes. Great meal, had..."
Stuart C
"Absolutely recommend this place. The food was delicious, it was great to find an authentic Argentinian asado in NZ. The dishes are well served, the..."
Luiza Lima
"There was a queue when we entered, the staff offered if we would like to be on the courtyard (extended dining) as the main dining is full. Ambiance..."
Angelo Sacayanan
"Amazing! It was great to have meat the ā€œArgentinian wayā€. The service was good, big portions and delicious food. It was on the pricey end but..."
Lucia Ferrari
"The best SteakšŸ„©in New Zealand. Better than each restaurant in Auckland. Recommend wood-fired beef bone and beef marrow.Liked the restaurant..."
Stephanie
"Best food we have had at a Restaurant this year. We were greeted with great service as soon as we walked in and given the option to sit in bar until..."
Rhiannon Weight
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