TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Scopa Pizzeria

87/100 (2511 ratings)

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

Bibi Honore

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

Alice Ma

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

Ken Wong

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

Echorus2005

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

Anna

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

James Voong

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

Authenticity

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

Neeraj Kumar

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

Aleisha T

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

Kate.mcpherson123

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

Faz Mottram

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

Tarun Parmar

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

Eating My Way Around

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

Michelle M Almeida

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

Puddles

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

Foodie

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

Sheryl

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

Food Fanatic

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

Kristina Mastakova

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

Lizzie

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

Kausthub Desikachar

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

黄薇恩

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

Megha Dogra

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

Christian

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

Jimon007

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

Kenji

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

Monty88

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

Annie Bananie

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

Theo

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

Neil Bryden

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

Mana

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

Nikki Paton

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

Stacy Heyman

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

Wendy M

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

Siobhan

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

Suzanne

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

Marley

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

Kylie

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

Philip Reeve

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

Eileen Basher

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

LucyGoosey

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

James Cole

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

Gerhard Joseph

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

Jayita

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

Grace Ko

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

Vicki Wong

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

DL

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

Andrew Guy

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

Stephy_NakiGirl

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

James Fale

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

Kate Yan

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

Mia Henry-John

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

Fiona

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

J Isla

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

Jaffa

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

Christine

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

FoodiePhysician

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

Steven Lee

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

Alicia McQuade

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

Mueslilo

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

Josh

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

Apple Chan

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

Claz

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

Kwan-Lyn

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

Robert P.

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

Leighanne Boone

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

Lex Antony Huang

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

Andywong1115

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

Crumpet King

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

Lily_nz80

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

Daiana Cordoba

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

Em

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

JaimeC

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

H

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

Wilson Chau

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

Ronald Blunt

"Friendly service and amazing hot..."

Emily

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

Connie

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

Elizabeth Dichter

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

Courtney

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

Hubbabubba

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

Rochelle Ruby

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

Alex Ishikawa

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

Bill

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

Littlemissfoodie

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

Sue Caudwell

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

Amy

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

Annie

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

Toni Ruawai

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

Reviewer007

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

Susan

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

Florence Kim

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

Mazza

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

Otago Islander

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

Kim

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

Helen Gemmell

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

Stephanie

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

Fridayu

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

Harry Chapman

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

Isabella Clague

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

Emily Fitzgerald

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

Melissa Martin

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

Yen Zen Huang

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

Vi Duc Phan

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

Sala McCarthy-Stonex

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

Ma.Paula Lijó Martin

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

Moth Artistic_Dysphoria

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

Finedine Romance

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

Naren Kasinadhuni

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

rune SB

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

Kieran Shepherd

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

James Savage

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

Joseph Pereira

Enigma

84/100 (2175 ratings)

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

Komal.Sharma

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

Veeral Patel

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

Bella Miriam

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

Regan Thompson-Taurima

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

Christabel

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

Ina Tofaeono Ale Aulalo

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

Balween Kohli

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

Kylie

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

Crumpet King

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

Ronia Ibrahim

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

Picky Doggo

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

Foodie

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

James Ong

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

Sheryl

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

Allie Meek

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

Jann Montalan

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

Lakaingu97

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

Hannah.milne11

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

Belle

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

Faith Courtney

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

Sotaro Ochiai

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

Camellia

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

Gemma Krebs

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

Rochelle Holland

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

Thompson AJ

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

Christian

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

Amy

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

Felicity

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

William Donaldson

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

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

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

Pastaton

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

Gigio T

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

Mark Etheridge

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

Jess

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

Angie Liu

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

The Food Snob

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

George Diego

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

EsmeEats

"Amazingly similar to midnight espresso in the sense of Cuban interior and ruffled late night scone and lattes. This is a great place to bring friends..."

Mana

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

Priyanka Silswal

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

Ashley

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

Angus Allan

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

Lexie Vi

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

Charlotte Ayrey

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

Lisa Whyte

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

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

Eve Lewis

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

Alice P

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

Victoria Saunders

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

Haumanakeakua

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

Rhodri Williams

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

Matt Jeng

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

Stacy Heyman

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

Annette Wong

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

RaeRae

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

Ines

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

Miss J

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

Loly

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

Peter W

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

James Ford

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

Lizannepitt

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

James Fale

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

Cheesyweesy

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

Andrew Alan Mahoney

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

Sophia

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

Ellie Jade Baker

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

Raul

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

Welly Lover

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

Rozellia Boland

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

Sophie Boot

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

Jonathan Dysart

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

Lucy

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

Omnomnivore

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

Mark Panapa

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

Danielle henaghan

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

Heledd Davis

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

Matthew Wallace

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

Te Aomarama Anderson

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

Daniel Perez

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

Sergey Sergeev

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

John Louie

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

Amina Biu

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

Kevin James van Duuren

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

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