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Cin Cin
88/100 (2119 ratings)
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Spinach Conchiglioni Pasta Shells Stuffed with Mozzarella Ricotta Napoli Sauce
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"Friendly customer service. Didnā€™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.Ā  Owner and staff were very friendly and helpful.Ā  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 HĆ 
"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
"Recommended by the hotel we were at. $100 paid. I had the rabbit ravioli which was very good although $25 for 5 pieces of pasta was in my opinion a..."
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 entrƩe, 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 FĆ¼rst
"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 havenā€™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
Pizzeria Napoli
87/100 (2038 ratings)
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European
Pizza
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Pizza
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Spaghetti Bolognese
TiramisĆŗ
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Tiramisu
Pasta Carbonara
Carbonara Pasta
Margherita Pizza
Bolognese
Prosciutto
Lasagne
Gluten-Free Pizza
Carbonara
Ice Cream
Pasta
Prosciutto
Salad
Provolone Fondue
Gelato
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Arancini
Pepperoni
Risotto
4 Cheese Pizza
Calamares
Bruschette
Mushroom Risotto
Pesto
Pizza Capricciosa
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Calzone
Pizza Garibaldi
Affogato
Pasta Di Mare
Sit down
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CampĆ¢nia
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Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
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Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
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Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"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..."
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"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 welcomingā€¦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 šŸ‘Œ - 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. Itā€™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
Nicolini's
85/100 (1428 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Bruschetta
Lamb
Profiterole
Prawns
Spaghetti Mussels
Bruschette
Pescatora
Pesto
Chicken Penne
Tiramisu
Pork
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Antipasti
Torte
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese
Garlic bread
Cheesecakes
Calamari
Double Chocolate Torte
Bolognese
Risotto
Spaghetti Al Ragu Bolognese Pasta
Lasagne
Mussels
Chicken My Way
Carbonara
Lasagne Bolognese
Profiteroles
Chicken and Blue Cheese Ravioli
Tortellini
Veal Marsala
Calamares
Lamb Shank
Tortelloni
Garlic Mussels
Salmon
Cheese Cake
Cannelloni
Tortellini Amatriciana
Ice Cream
Calamari Alla Romana
Gelato
TiramisĆŗ
Cheesecake
Sit down
European
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Absolutely phenomenal service and the quality and authenticity of the food is truly a joy. It may be slightly expensive, but if you have worked hard..."
Aritra Mandal
"Very friendly staff, great ambience and food. Will definitely be coming back..."
Arjeezy
"Been here 4 times now & never been disappointed. Love love love the ambience, the food is super DELICIOUS and the service is great. Large servings..."
Shana Wahab
"We had the ravioli and the lasagne and the two dishes would really have to compete for the best pasta ever. Great atmosphere. We had Amy serving us..."
Jay Dorset
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Wellington, and my personal favourite. The food is phenomenal, all the staff are lovely, and the atmosphere is..."
Caitlin Sinclair
"Nice warm resturant with efficient service. Friendly staff and very decent portion size. Orderd garlic bread for starters and must say it was one of..."
Tarun Parmar
"Great service and consistently good food šŸ˜‹ 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..."
Sau
"Love this restaurant, Ā waitresses and manager provide amazing service. Ā The meals are a great size, and the ingredients are fresh. Ā 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
"With such a popular place I thought there was no way I could get a booking for 10 at 6.30 arranged with only 2 hours notice. No problem. On one of..."
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 Nicoliniā€™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 šŸ˜‹ The tortellini wasn't as good as I thought it would be. šŸ˜ 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 Iā€™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 šŸ˜Š From the time we arrived-was a bit iffy getting in..."
Oostys (Nunu)
"Down in Wellington and lucky enough to re-visit Nicoliniā€™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
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83/100 (237 ratings)
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Bucatini Fra Diavolo
Fried Chicken Sandwich
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Portofino
73/100 (3235 ratings)
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"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 Ć‘Ć Ä·hwāł
"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 Motherā€™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 didnā€™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
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