143 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"This restaurant has improved over the years. It's a really nice place to be. Nice and cosy, ambient lighting and aesthetically pleasing Indian decor...."
Callmeinstead
"We ordered two vegetarian dishes for lunch, the aloo gobi and dahl makhani. Only regret was that we didn't get more, shamelessly going back for..."
Jade Jenner
"We have eaten a lot of Indian food and this is the standard by which we judge others. We eat here every time we visit the Wellington area and both..."
Scott McLeod
"Authentic indian food. My partner and i have been here a couple of times. Growing up in Singapore, we love our spice. So we always ask for "indian..."
Gwyn Low
"I have been here a number of times. Originally I was sticking to the safe old butter chicken. However, last time me and my partner dined here I..."
Inca Queen
"We was a party of 7 on the weekend. Had a great meal, really warm inside. We started with the entree for 7 Special tandoori Platter. Everyone picked..."
Amba
"Had a meal on the weekend by walking pass. They was fully booked but managed a table for 1 hr 15 minutes. Very enjoyable meal, great service and..."
Gurpreet Sandhu
"Lovely food! not like your food-court indian food, this is the real stuff. Great atmosphere, staff and food. Delicious. Well priced. Small outfit so..."
FOOD Wars
"Awesome curry, Well priced and very friendly staff...."
Danielle Murphy
"I have had many great experiences at the Plimmerton Taj over the last few months courtesy of one of the nicest waitresses I have every experienced!..."
Flynn Gartrell
"Great local Plimmerton restaurant that leaves you feeling very full. Great selection of food and the chefs special of goat curry is well worth a..."
Andrew Newbery
"the food is so gorgeous, has such nice range and the menu is so nice. the service is so good, the waitress i was being served by was so lovely, she..."
Geneve Brodey
"Fantastic food, helpful, pleasant staff. Very enjoyable evening for ten of us for granddaughter's 19th birthday. Will definitely visit..."
Stan and Helen Rolston
"This place makes the BEST Indian food, I have ever tried! Lovely staff too, specifically the FOH, overall just a great experience. I 100%..."
Fern Burton
"Absolutely delicious! My go to Indian take out for a Friday night. Quick, easy and the whole family loves..."
Flynn Gartrell
"Absolutely fabulous authentic Indian cuisine and our young waitress provided amazing service! Came out for our company function dinner and left with..."
Biotensils Company
"First time eating at this place and it was fantastic. Came with some friends and loved the food. Lovely..."
Yufeng Wang
"Delish food options and the service was on point! Atmosphere was warm and bubbly, will definitely recommend. Thanks Plimmerton..."
Charlotte Wilson
"Came here with my family and we all loved it! have recommended to my friends and family and was greatly impressed by our..."
Christina Hickey
"Wonderful food. Great Company and enjoyable experience..."
Lisa Mcalpine
"Very good food. Very good experience. Very good service. Definitely..."
Jasper Salmon
"Excellent service last night for group of 9. The food was great too. Thanks. I will be back..."
Mark Crowley
"Once again another great meal. This is my Indian go to when down that way. Simply tasty food and great portion sizes. Highly recommended. Service..."
Cameron Anderson
"Great place to dine, great service and overall, a nice evening out. Highly..."
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"Came here with my friends for a nice dinner out and had the best time! Truly delicious..."
Sophie R
"Absolutely amazing service. Really enjoyed my experience here and have recommended to my..."
"Awesome waitresses, friendly manager, incredible food. Definitely coming back next time we come to..."
Karl & Claudette Howard
"We popped in here on a whim and were so pleased we did!! Excellent food. The service was a bit slow to start but they were busy. Tables are pretty..."
Bex Ellis
"An absolute delight of a place. Top notch service, an excellent drinks menu, and a crafted food menu. I ordered the market fish with desert and it..."
Jay
"We began with Southern Alps Venison. Medium yet very tender. Put a couple of those together and it would be a meal. For mains, he had aged fillet of..."
Jade M.
"Excellent dining. Started with cocktails for pre dinner. Lambs liver for an entree was great then onto the Lamb Shank. Finished off with a coffee and..."
Peter
"Many friends have recommended this restaurant because they are known for excellent food and service. We had friends visiting from out of town so we..."
Cha Ching
"Boulcott Street Bistro was a may. It's not often I hand out a 5 star rating, but this place really deserves it. The food, setting and service was..."
Mighty Will
"Guests from USA wanted NZ lamb - Sunday night we arrived and had the most gorgeous meal topped with a Central Otago Pinot. Thank you to the wonderful..."
Megha Dogra
"What a hidden gem! The restaurant is set in a beautiful old home in the middle of the city. The food was beautifully prepared and reasonably priced...."
Adami
"Such a nice place to eat. Food is really good. There were 4 of us and we really enjoyed our meals. The place was cozy and the service was spot on...."
Sharon Harvey
"This place has really hit the nail on the head, from ambience, to food and to service! I had the aged fillet of beef and it was divine - cooked to..."
Philip Doyle
"Went for Sunday family lunch with the whole family. Had the set Sunday Roast from the menu which was roast chicken with sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkin..."
Ritchie Sachdev
"Had a birthday dinner with some friends here tonight and we had a really good time. Food was really good.. crunchy skin on the roasted pork was..."
Rose Ann Yap
"We came here for WOW and had the WOW menu. Up first was calamari, not gluten free but they made it gluten free for us and it was delicious! The wine..."
Stacy Heyman
"Dined here recently - the food was delicious and the cocktails were addictive. The staff were really friendly while not being intrusive. The entire..."
Shona Sen
"Still love it，the meal for me was great but might not for my friends.... A friend who ordered a beef dash obviously overcooked also we all tasted..."
S
"Came here for a wine stop straight from the airport at roughly 9.30pm. The place was buzzing with customers and the ambience was so inviting. My..."
R-Dee Roche
"My birthday dinner here was exquisite. Bluff oysters, french onion soup with gruyere, pork cheeks, unbelievably good lavender shortbread......"
Ryan Kennedy
"I first came here when it was "Plimmer House" - all starched linen silver service and Crepe Suzette flamed at the table.The vibe these days..."
Philip Reeve
"Had the aged fillet of beef here and it was cooked medium rare to the dot. The steak was juicy and tender however the bearnaise had a bit too much..."
Featured Eats
"Wellington on a Plate - 3 course dinner. Portobello Mushroom soup followed by braised Pork cheeks and olive oil cake. Excellent start, soup was..."
Rajneesh Kumar
"I go monthly for the famous $20 lunch which is always made to impress. a Wellington icon and perfect for any business lunch or romantic..."
Salya
"My wife & I visited Boulcott Street Bistro deliberately for the calf livers. To our disappointment, they were not available. We resorted to "surf &..."
STRADS
"I love a bargain and you all may think it's a bit too flash here. Every month they have a $20 lunch special, this month is lamb shanks on mushy peas,..."
Miss Persistant
"Boulcott has always been a favourite. Food is great, atmosphere and service fantastic! love the fillet bernaise and wine list is always interesting...."
Chris Dobson
"For a long time Boulcott used to annoy me lots - it was one of those restaurants where you couldn't book. That seemed OK if it was somewhere in the..."
Duncan Galletly
"An excellent bistro in Wellington. I had the French onion soup to start with and then the lamb rack for the main and the Pinot noir chocolate mousse..."
Lex Antony Huang
"Great Ambience. Good value for money. Staff are hospitable. More of an experience than great food.Had the rack of Canterbury Lamb. 4 perfectly..."
Rahul Mohanty
"EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST! W.... EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST!Wrote that my favorite restaurant was in NZ was in Dunedin. Boy was I mistaken.If..."
Pyranhadoc
"Family of 8 descend on this restaurant the service was good the food was great and the environment was good . Highly..."
Nathan
"Rex Morgan, head chef of Boulcott Street Bistro , will be the final chef rattling at the pans at the Wellington pop-up restaurant in Sydney . We were..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"A bit late with this review. Spent New Year's Eve there with friends. Fantastic dinner and service was excellent. One of the best in Wellington...."
TheFoodGonzo
"Fabulous Fine DiningWanted to take our Italian visitors somewhere special in Wellington and Boulcott St Bistro certainly delivered. Food was..."
Olive Lady
"Absolutely outstanding. Service was flawless and can't even go close to commenting on how good the food was. Favourite / best restaurant in..."
Nick Wellywood
"On a busy night, please to be able to get a table for 6 so promptly after going to see the WOW show. The meal choices were great and the food was..."
Chris W
"Wow- this was an amazing dining experience! Service was quick and prompt- attentive, yet not overbearing or stiff. Food was amazing, although we..."
Kane Salanoa
"Dinner here was outstanding. A great experience. They made space for the family on a very busy night. Service was excellent. The food was..."
Tony Kara
"Took the daughter and son-in-law from Sydney to the Boulcott St Bistro on Wednesday - they were very impressed! We knew that the food would be..."
Katie Francis
"Perhaps the most consistently excellent restaurant in Wellington, I've been here several times and swear by it. If you feel like quality Bistro..."
Tim Harding
"You know it's been years since you've been to a restaurant when the last time you went was with an ex-boyfriend and you're now married with a child...."
Kara I
"SUPERB!! A meet in the middle weekend (5 of us from Auckland, P North and Chch) for a family birthday, the choice couldn't have been better. Creative..."
Catherine Carran
"Her Indoors booked a classic Wellington weekend away from the kids, so we took the opportunity to dine at the Bistro. Brilliant service from relaxed..."
Mark Kirkland
"I ate there recently and found the food to be the best I've ever had. This establishment is run by geniuses with food! It's exactly what you want for..."
David
"I've been once for dessert and once for lunch, both were excellent, well worth the price, great decor, location and service! I can't wait to return!..."
Tracy
"Best Birthday Dinner at one of the top restaurants in Wellington. My son and daughter took me here last night for a wonderful meal. The calamari..."
Kirstyn Hatton
"This stylish little Bistro has a big personality and is a gem in the crown of the Wellington restaurant scene. We eat there often, and enjoy the cosy..."
SiennaMarcs
"We had a lovely meal at Boulcott St Bistro last week on our way to a Christmas function. Arriving early, there was no waiting for a table and we were..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Popped into this quaint little villa on the way back to the Terrance on a Girls weekend - wow...........the chef, bar staff, matride were all..."
Mother Of Three
"Had a business lunch here and it fitted the bill perfectly - good food, top notch service. No complaints, if you need a professional place with all..."
Biggie C
"This is our favourite restaurant in Wellington, if not the world - which is a big statement we know. However, we have been here for lunches and for..."
Eileen Oliver
"I've been going to the Boulcott for years. The reason I'm such a regular is because of the consistently fine level of food and service.We had..."
Zinnia Harris
"We were in a celebratory mood. I received my first paycheck EVER in New Zealand, and we were rollin' in the dough.Well, not really, but one..."
Kiwi American
"Wow, what a busy little bistro! With the winning combination of prompt friendly service and fresh delicious dishes that so many restaurants seem to..."
Jima
"I saw Rex Morgan cooking on TV and really wanted to dine at Boulcott Street Bistro. I loved his prior culinary haven, Citron and wanted to check out..."
Olive
"I dined there recently, I waited at the bar for a long time the place was full no one else seemed to mind except me I was starving I was suggested a..."
Samuel Kopua
"As a small group Boulcott Street Bistro is a great choice. It is intimate but still has a fun atmosphere.All the dishes look and taste..."
Maya Carr
"When you walk in all the noise of the busy city surroundings disappear and it feels really personal and comfortable. The staff are friendly and..."
Penny
"I had a really enjoyable evening here. The food was fresh and perfectly cooked. The service wasn't as formal as I had expected but was very efficient..."
Olivia Lacey
"Amazing place, I went there for the first time the other night and it is going to become a regular!It has a really unique and lively atmosphere..."
Rose Youmans
"Have eaten at the Boulcott a number of times over the space of many years when visiting Wellington. Apart from reiterating that the food and service..."
Andrew Priest
"Quite pricey but supurb food and service, you pay for what you get and it is 5*. Is in the entertainment book (buy 1 main get one free) so ourbill..."
Julie
"Hands down the best meal we had in Wellington! The steak melted in your mouth and the pork had the most delicious crust on it. Our starters were..."
Annie White
"Outstanding service and every dish was impeccably done. We had the calamari, the beef, and the duck. Wish we had a chance to try the lamb but would..."
Zachary Corso
"Amazing food lovely atmosphere everyone was friendly especially the brother who made a coffee shots in his machine kept us up on the drive back to..."
Tarminder Mann
"Really enjoyed coming to boil city street bistro. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. We got the steak and the lamb, and they did..."
A Yeh
"We had one evening in Wellington and we were fortunate in choosing to eat at the Boulcott Street Bistro. Our waitress, Audrey, was one of the best..."
Gary Bren
"After reading through a few lists of "Wellington's best restaurants" online, I spotted Boulcott Street Bistro being mentioned in most, if not all of..."
Nutrada Opassathavorn
"The place is run very well by the manager who is friendly. Beautiful inside, fantastic wine list both by the glass and bottle. The filet was cooked..."
P Kapinos
"Very good for price. We got the special lunch T-bone steak for 2 for $50. White peppercorn sauce was delicious. The only disappointment was the fries..."
Yuchen Lin
"I was here for Wellington on a plate, second year in a row. Both times, the food and service was outstanding. I tried the smoked baby beets with goat..."
Saipriya Krishna
"Busy weekend dinner so there was a 40 minute wait, which was fine as we didn't have a reservation.
Staff were all friendly and accommodating to..."
Sherryk Koswara
"Nice restaurant, great service, good wines and drinks selection. Delicious food, the beef fillet was great. Nice vintage atmosphere and yummy..."
Tehaunui
"Went there with my partner to celebrate a birthday and was impressed with the food and service.
Our waitress was very friendly and cheerful and..."
Jonathan Luo
"A lovely 3 course set menu featuring their Welly on a Plate festival dine dish. Giving them 4 stars only because their portions are quite small and..."
Maggie Cheung
"This amazing restaurant is set inside a Victorian house. Oozes warmth and sophistication when you step in. Casual yet professional service. One of..."
Kenny Tang
"We were there for the Sunday roast. Excellent food and service, reasonable portions. If you're particularly hungry, you'll need to add some sides...."
K On
"We had such a wonderful dinner here. I especially wanted to highlight the staff, everyone that we interacted with was lovely and warm and friendly...."
Ruth Sun
"Found this hidden gem with the best food, cocktail and wine selection on our travels through New Zealand. We enjoyed the calamari entree and chicken..."
"This place was so delicious. The staff were friendly, informative and very attentive.
We ordered the antipasto platter, oysters, bruchetta as..."
Hannah-Bradee Phillips
"Delighted to showcase Wellington to a visitor from Melbourne over a long, leisurely lunch. Booking was easy, great ambience, fantastic food with..."
Hariata Hema
"Top notch food and service! We loved the oysters, beef tartare and steaks were cooked to perfection. We didn’t have room for sweet treats but we..."
Cherry Huang
"We had breakfast and ordered the Pravda Big Breakfast and the Lemon and Basil Smashed Avocado, sundried tomatoes, Zany Zeus feta, pistachios. Food..."
Patrick Zuluaga
"We came first time here, using first table website. First man who bring us to sit table, he was so gently and nice but who did service to us was a..."
Maho
"Outstanding food in a beautiful setting. Would not hesitate to return to try some more of the menu. The service was efficient and pleasant but I..."
Michael Errey
"Unbelievably yummy. Generous portions. Great..."
Marissa Carter
"Enjoy the cheese scones, salad and steak here!
We came to try its famous cheese scones and it didn’t disappoint. The steak is also cooked to our..."
indah nuria Savitri
"Delicious dinner, beautiful interior with a romantic feeling. Perfect for date night or dinner with friends. Service was great, supised how large the..."
Jessica-Mae
"Very nice and fast service. Food was..."
Ralf Schulz
"Really enjoyed the express lunch and Wellington on a Plate cocktail. We also went on Valentine's Day, completely unplanned and got a window seat near..."
Tiara L
"Very enjoyable business dinner. Great Gin selection. Steak was cooked perfectly and all the side dishes complemented the..."
Evan Rayner
"The food is excellant. Drink choices are..."
Kevin Milstein
"Lovely ambiance, great hospitality (thank you Dex!) and incredible food. Our night out exceeded our expectations! Lovely fresh & tempura oysters,..."
Janneke
"Elegant and opulent cafe/restaurant/bar. We only popped in for a coffee but thoroughly enjoyed the coffee (they use local beans from Mount Victoria)..."
Trentyz
"Had an awesome experience. Loved the atmosphere. It was a very unique and enjoyable experience and I highly recommend coming here. The food and..."
"A lovely place with a view to enjoy dinner. The dining room over looks Wellington city and has a really nice atmosphere. Despite being sat next to..."
Jade Anastasia Cocurullo
"We had a last table for 2 booked at 7:30pm on a Friday night. I love the restaurant setting and view (you have a nice view of the city at night from..."
An Luong
"Enjoyed a very pleasant meal here. The dishes were all immaculately presented and the serving sizes generous. In particular the ice cream was enough..."
Laurence Chiu
"We want for meal through first table. Atmosphere was great, many other places put first tables customers in a corner - Forage Kitchen gave J's a..."
Cellie
"Lovely service and lovely dinner , we went to celebrate our bday and couldn’t ask for more , the service was..."
virginia sotelo corbacho
"Great place👌. Happy hour between 5-7pm. Breakfast was excellent, with a great selection of food. You can watch the sunrise in the morning. Supper..."
LizL MacLeod
"Had dinner here twice, first the fillet and second the lamb. Both were as awesome as the views. Friendly service..."
Kimmo Soramäki
"Great gluten free options! And an extensive wine menu.
My wife and I came here as part of our anniversary weekend staycation in Welly and loved the..."
Brett Reid
"Great restaraunt. We ate dinner here one night we stayed at the hotel. The food was delicious and the view was amazing. great view over the city...."
Lachlan Steele
"Amazing staff and the food was cooked superbly and absolutely..."
Debzarcat L
"Yummy food, great service, and excellent hot coffee!!..."
Phillip Yee
"We had a three course meal here it was delicious and the elements of each dish made for a great culinary experience. They had lovely decor, fantastic..."
"The service and the food was great. There were three items that were not available on the menu. Also the bread/toast that was served with the poached..."
Ian De Terte
"5 star food, drink, service and view at this awesome restaurant! It has one of the best views across oriental bag of the city and the decor inside is..."
Sweecasam
"Best waterfront restaurant in Wellington. Live the view from outside sitting area. Don’t remember the name of the fish I had but it was just..."
Diksha Gaur
"I had the baked cauliflower and chicken dish minus the chilli. Great staff, great service and delicious food.Nice setting over looking the..."
Lisa Redgrove
"This place is stunning, loved the location and parking is very convenient. I came to Coene’s to try their Mermaid Latte and Tumeric..."
Sheryl
"Top spot for brunch or dinner in town for the views it has to offer. I have been here for both dinner and brunch and I enjoyed it both times. I love..."
Karen B. Otic
"Beautiful view. Coffee was good - came with a milk bottle lolly - cute. I had the ham eggs benedict - thick ham which was delicious and potato rosti..."
Epicurusfoodie
"My partner & I stumbled upon Coene’s recently while wandering around Oriental Parade & we were very impressed! In an ideal location over looking..."
Anabelle
"Lovely restaurant to dine in. Nice view from outside. We came for brunch and service was very welcoming. Partner ordered Eggs Benedict and I ordered..."
Sharon Harvey
"What a surprise! Just spotted this place driving around the harbour and we were treated to the tastiest share plates and delicious, inventive..."
Megha Dogra
"Used to not like but have really picked up their standard! Beautiful food and great service. The share deals are to die for! Good mix of flavours and..."
Olive Lester
"We celebrated a very special birthday for my mum (80) on Saturday here. The service was excellent all the wait staff were absolutely lovely,..."
Lesley Gerrard
"Great bay view from the restaurant, very attentive and considerate staff members, and generally good food.Tried this place for breakfast, lunch,..."
Inuneko
"For the mood we were in was really awesome, great, fresh food, steak & fish'nchips a treat.staff friendly and knowledgeable. Def recommended..."
Alli
"My family, friends and I recently celebrated my 60th birthday at Coene's. The management and staff were very accommodating with regards to the menu..."
Louise James
"Great coffee. Great service. View over the Harbour is excellent. Their cakes (any cakes) are yummmmm. As an aussie I reckon Wellington does have the..."
Ken Apps
"Came here for lunch and got the Herb and Parmesan crumbed Chicken. It was decent, nothing to hype about. The portion for the dish was not large..."
M
"We had a family function for 21st Birthday here on Saturday night, very happy with this place. Everything was very organised, staff were friendly,..."
Xiong_rose
"Great food best enjoyed sitting on the sunny balcony overlooking the marina. Have only been for brunch but intend to go back for dinner and..."
Aimee Bell
"Really nice place with amazing views and a lovely atmosphere. Very tastefully decorated with the funky entree plates matching the decor. Both the..."
Sally
"Great venue with amazing views and trendy décor. Decided on mains then the waitress asked if we wanted anything to nibble on as there wouold be a..."
Lily_nz80
"Had lunch on a wednesday. The staff were very friendly and helpful.Amazing food. Loved the service . Great amniance and view of the harbor.Will..."
Shane Lambo
"Amazing food and service. How do you make the chips so crunchy?? Tried the jerk chicken burger which was Devine. Will definitely come..."
Sanjeeva Munathanthiri
"Fabulous location!!! Our first visit a long time ago we had to wait a very long time for our food, however it was due to an oven breakdown and we..."
EpiCurious
"A great location that looks out over the marina and city The space is modern and provides little tucked away places for privacy. Service is..."
Ian Apperley
"My food was wonderful, good service! Nice view and decoration, free wifi, good selection of wines and beers and friendly staff... Definitely I'll be..."
Chris Vera
"Nice location and great small potion dishe, we can enjoy lots kind of food.Peas and mint pasta was my favourite.Of course, I never miss..."
Aries
"Absolutely fantastic balcony and view! Food is fairly good, although vegetarian options for my friend a bit limited, and a bit lacking in flavour...."
MissyDoolittle
"Love this cafe!! The best cafe outlook over the harbour!
Inside is awesome decor and very comfortable.
On a summers day there is a balcony you can..."
AJ
"Loved this yacht club ⛵
Drink choices for the happy hours were very limited. Food was lovely and so was the service and the gorgeous views. Loved..."
Stevie
"The burger special was excellent, the seafood chowder was great and it is a very deceptive dish. It doesn't look like much, but it is very..."
Vassilo Walluschnig
"Had a wonderful dinner here! We ordered fish (one friend and one sautéed with risotto) and both were excellent. We also had some local wine and beer..."
Bridgete Clover
"We went on a wednesday for Lunch. The view, service and food were excellent. I had waffles and added sausages. The iced mocha was good..."
Dan Berry
"Great service. Fairly generous portions. One of the best place to admire the harbour when enjoying a nice wine, or a cocktail, or a beer with some..."
Andrea Merlo
"Lovely restaurant at the waterfront, with hearty meals and fast service. Great for families with kids. Located at the start of Oriental Parade, this..."
Michela Zanata
"Had a fantastic brunch here. Super service and the presentation of the food was beautiful. Will definitely..."
Katrina
"An unexpected walk in gem. Will be a regular every Wellington visit now. Gorgeous food and perfect..."
Gill Gibbs
"The view & atmosphere were great. Our waitress did everything in her power to make us feel so welcomed. I'm visiting here from Texas, and I'd..."
Courtney Brown
"Eggs Montreal with Salmon is great.
Staff very welcoming and helpful.
Open till 4pm a lot of options . Coffee is great as well. This is a very busy..."
Graeme Cocker
"Delicious food! Worth every cent. I had the calamari and loved it, and also shared a bite of my husband's waffles, which were delicious too. A lovely..."
Melanie Raye
"We were on a Lord of the Rings tour and this is where our guide took us for lunch. I had some excellent fish and chips, my wife had the crispy pork..."
Terry Evans
"Good place to have brunch, lunch or anything else in oriental..."
Miguel TimPalace
"Great food. It was lovely to sit..."
Norman Armstrong
"I was the only person in there for breakfast which is always a worry…….the food was great, coffee was hot and staff were friendly and polite & it..."
Daniel McKell
"We had a lovely lunch, a bonus was sitting at the open windows with a gorgeous view of the sunny marina. I was impressed with the Beef burger with..."
"Suburb service, well executed flavors with tea and food. Great view of wellington waterfront and stunning venue. We'll..."
Eloise Roestof
"I have visited Hippopotamus twice during my stay at QT. The first visit was a High Tea celebration for my 40th with my friends and we all enjoyed the..."
Irina Kapeli
"I visited Wellington for my 30th birthday and decided to celebrate in the best way by treating myself to a lovely high tea at the Hippopotamus..."
Annie Mcmanis
"What a treat to be able to challenge your taste sensibilities with such an amount of different flavours and textures.
Attentive staff always on hand..."
Sandy Antipas
"I have lived in Wellington for the past 10 years and this have been the best food experience I had in this town. I only believe that it will be..."
Ivan Pohlod
"Went there last night for an Anniversary Dinner with my Partner and was definetly a great experience! Probably the best fine dining that you can find..."
Francesco Cantoni Copetti
"Went there for a drink after dinner, because we stayed in the hotel. Very friendly and competent Barkeeper. Told us about the wine and my whisky...."
Oliver Plank
"I enjoyed my gluten and dairy free tea. I've never liked macarons, but had a delicious chocolate and strawberry one.
The decor is sumptuous (photos)..."
Bee Diep
"Wow wow wow... stunning views great wine selection.
The meal was just spectacular great flavor
Staff on point kind helpful and great..."
Jody Norton
"Great atmosphere, knowledgeable service staff and good quality foods. If you are seeking 2 Hat Restaurant experience, I would strongly recommend..."
Man of Steel
"The food here is excellent and the service is very attentive without being intrusive. This place can get very expensive depend on the cocktails you..."
Fred Adams
"HI Tea hosted by Billie & Chloe with smiles and fantastic customer service.
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Nat Smith
"From flying in at the airport, we were delayed in arriving and our reservation at Hippopotamus was delayed due to our lateness. The restaurant was..."
"I was very impressed with the quality of the produce and the preparation. This place serves New Zealand styled fusion dishes. We got the octopus..."
James Ong
"Wonderful wine list, flavorful dishes and considered service. Recommend the satay beef, lime popcorn and raw fish curry. And the pork dumplings are..."
Hungusmcfatty
"we've come here several times, ages ago, but I thought I'd write anyways : because the bone marrow started was so freaking delicious. Their..."
Jade M.
"I've walked by WBC too many times and could only have gleaned how good the place was from reviews and hearsay, until now. I had a good time at WBC,..."
Wilson Chau
"Lovely tapas plates and very interesting, flavoursome large plates. We dined as a group of eight or so and we did not have one dud dish. Very helpful..."
Philip Reeve
"Have been four or five times over the past year. This is a foodie restaurant with an interesting, varied menu. Shellfish seems to figure large but..."
Duncan Galletly
"Had a lovely dinner at WBC the other night with a group of girlfriends. The head waiter was very accommodating as I rang an hour before to say 6 of..."
Olive M
"Six of us dined there on Saturday 12.7.14 loved it. Good service, good wine, loved the oysters and the ribs. Also had to sample bits of the others..."
Jim Delaney
"quiet dinner for two whilst the twon went crazy at the footballpumpkin soup, eggplant and asparagus all fabulous the chilli..."
Duncan
"Visited for the first time with friends. Not ever having dined at Capitol, I was really keen to check this place out. We were treated wonderfully,..."
Richard Corney
"Had lunch here with a friend. What a great spot! Awesome decor, great menu, lovely people. I had a fresh oyster, can't remember which one, but it was..."
Lucas Putnam
"Visited WBC on after hearing great things about it from coworkers. My partner and myself thought the ambiance was great and the mix of bar and..."
Will Ni
"An absolutely amazing meal. This was by far the best meal in our 2+ weeks in Australia/New Zealand. The oysters were fresh and the chicken app was..."
Shaun Burke
"Thank you for the delicious variety of food, each course was full of so much flavour. Really appreciated that we chose a range of dishes, and the..."
Rory S
"I visited WBC for a celebratory lunch. The restaurant has a combination of tapas-style sharing dishes and also large dinner plates. We ordered some..."
Daniel
"I strolled into the restaurant and chose to sit by the inviting bar area. From the moment I settled in, I experienced exceptional service and savored..."
Hoot Sauce
"Great vibe, attentive staff with exotic accent, kitchen staff were friendly too but abit loud, we were sitting where we could see them so was a bit..."
s s
"Delicious food, fantastic service, great cocktails and wine selection in a modern..."
Tehaunui
"We had a work related lunch booked where a colleague is dairy intolerant, gluten intolerant and fussy. Also one of my colleagues was abrupt, direct..."
Oiti & Uale
"Top notch food and service. One of the best restaurant in town. Highly recommended for seafood lovers. Dessert was amazing. A+..."
Jay K
"Amazing ambience! Fantastic service. I love the experimental food here. Great cocktails too. The fried egg plant and raw fish in curry are a must..."
Max Makheri
"Cozy place with good ambiance with a wonderful concept of sharing plates . Do try the oysters, I heard they serve the best oysters and they were..."
"I like the building and I like their beef burger, it’s basic but it is done very well and better than a Big Mac. Their fries are also pretty..."
Austin
"All the tables inside were busy and this is understandable on the 24th of December, but they were able to offer us two valid alternative: a table..."
Michel Angelo
"Nice food at a decent price. I was actually surprised how cheap it came out. Nice work and good service. Ambience is good with choice between the pub..."
Cookingkenny
"Great spot to sit in the sun, chat, graze on delicious bar food (hello chips with gravy!) & drink great local cider. The decor inside was beautiful...."
Nitty
"Friendly and helpful staff. Awesome atmosphere outside, could of sat there all day in the sun. Food was yummy. Only had bar snacks but would love to..."
Daniellè Brown
"Loved this place, great location and service. Love the outside area and bean bags. Had a lovely Rosè and a nibble with some mates after work. Would..."
GlutenFreeFoodie
"Been here for drinks. Today was lunch with a colleague. We ordered a beer and a burger. I had the jalapeño kale burger. My colleague the cheese..."
Sean P E Fleming
"The dishes are tapas/sharing style, this was perfect for us as we like to share. We were the only customers in the restaurants so we got the full..."
Aimy Luu Huynh
"Service was very good. I asked for negronis which weren't on the deinks menu and they were happy to make them and they were great. Ended up getting a..."
Moses-Kelly Saunders
"Dropped in for some coffees to take the chill off. I have to say, it's a fine establishment. Coffee was perfection (and I'm quite fussy when it comes..."
Ross
"Love being at this place in the summer!! Grate outdoor seating. Wine selection is good. And the bar food is good for the price, can't wait to return..."
Katie
"Ok I haven't had food there.. but it looked promising. This is definitely one of the spot you want to go in Wellington when it's sunny. The few bean..."
Ines
"Went to St John’s Bar for my birthday lunch and really enjoyed the food here. Although, I have been here several times before. Located on..."
LucyGoosey
"Great place.. Good to come and watch sport with some tasty beers on tap. Came here for the wellington on a plate burger and it rocked my world. Not a..."
Rhodri Williams
"We went here for a work team lunch, and we had the whole back room to ourselves. I got the special, which was an open salmon sandwich,..."
Mind The Crumbs
"I have been here a number of times. Most recently for a dinner on Monday 1 December. The location is excellent. The food is not too bad either. My..."
PeterMS
"It takes a lot to galvanise me getting my fingers on the keyboard and writing a review - either I'm REALLY peeved with the service I've had, or..."
Anna Garland
"We hosted our post wedding brunch at St Johns bar restaurant last weekend, and it was a fantastic venue for this event. Our guests reported that..."
Debra Wilson
"One of the best experiences I have ever had in a bar/restaurant.From the moment we arrived we were treated amazingly. We went to 3 previous bars..."
Adam Nagy
"I have been to St Johns three times now, the first and second was amazing, the Pork belly cooked to perfection and the ravioli amazing.The..."
Ranui Robertson
"I had brunch here last Saturday. I ordered the eggs benedict, it was enjoyable but certainly not the best eggs benedict I have eaten. For dessert I..."
Kate S
"Went to St Johns for a business lunch. This place is the bomb!! We sat outside in the sun (yes, this is Wellington), and had a few wines from the..."
Cannonball
"My husband and I went for dinner on a Saturday night a few weeks ago. Having read the reviews here I wasn't too sure what to expect and was..."
Kara I
"A great afternoon with friends was had at St Johns - as they weren't busy we received table service. I found staff were knowledgeable and friendly -..."
Christine Bulmer
"This place has surprisingly good food for such a busy bar, good menu, pretty good service, and would definitely go..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"An awesome little bar with a great atmosphere. Food and beer were top-notch, and our server was really..."
Kaz Bar
"I’m confused.
I don’t really know what to make of my St Johns experience.
I’ve been visiting Wellington on a frequent basis for the last 7..."
Caroline Cameron
"Great restaurant in Wellington. Visited here end of September with my Mum while in the city for World of wearable arts. Loved the Scapegrace cocktail..."
Rachel Proudfoot
"Had a great meal here, was very busy and loud. But service was really good and food was..."
Sharron Hughes
"This was totally an unplanned stop as I was walking from Te Papa to the cable car and thought it was time for lunch. Whipped out the phone and saw..."
Daniel Tay
"So happy i found this place. Looked it up online and made a reservation. Glad i did. Was packed when i arrived (on a Monday evening). Totally worth..."
Leigh Anne Darilek
"Great food, great atmosphere, the wine service at the table was a very nice touch. Natalia and the gentleman in the black shirt (didn't catch his..."
Jo-Ann Hughes
"Great location, great service. Good food — we got the bruschetta, tenders, and chorizo to share plus drinks. It was fast, easy, tasty. Relatively..."
Tessa VanDerVeeken
"I had the roast root salad last night! It was pretty good, I just think Israeli couscous would work a lot better in this salad - just some feedback..."
Bridget Rawson
"Food was absolutely amazing. It was a very very busy night but all our dishes came out fast and were given the care/attention as if we were the only..."
Ange Smith
"An under rated restaurant/bar for drinks🍸or a nice dinner. The restaurant and separate eating areas are excellent with good harbour views...."
Graeme Wooller
"Good food, tasty rump steak cooked well but would have liked a side of chips as an option (served with purple kumara) like market fish. Note: if you..."
Becs Illingworth
"The food was really..."
Mariana Tarasido
"Fantastic experience! Thank you to Finn & Jasper for letting us in late and for the delicious dessert and cocktails. Great atmosphere and a bar that..."
Mich
"Myself and my Friend celebrated our joint 21st Birthday here on the 11th of June. From day one of planning for this Event, the St Johns crew have..."
"Great atmosphere, service and food was amazing. Definitely recommended. Thanks for a great evening and making my daughter's 14th birthday enjoyable...."
Redstone Technology
"Awesome environment for everyone, but would imagine men would feel the most relaxed. Keeps to its theme very well, except awesome service, good value..."
Marigold
"My family and I had dinner here tonight Kumara Chips & pork belly skewers entrees which were excellent. Beef burger, 2 Caesar chicken salads and I..."
Norm Hewitt
"We had pancakes, raspberry and whipped cream as well as bacon and banana. It was very delicious and fresh. I also had a hot chocolate. It came with a..."
Steamed Hams
"Great ambiance. Good and tasty food. Nice staff. I had the lamb burger, and the brownie with ice cream for dessert. Both were excellent. Good..."
Rita Ribeiro
"We were solo after 2 other diners had left while we decided what to order.The food was AMAZING!The best beef burger eaten included the most..."
Stacey-Jae Robinson
"Loved the service! I went there for breakfast! It’s a nice place to go to for brunch in the weekend. Check out the photo :) Ig:..."
Sheryl
"Such a nice restaurant. Child friendly which is great, love the chicken breast. Overall made my night. Definitely coming back here very..."
Helena Kerr
"Beautiful meals, nice atmosphere and great staff! Will be back again!! They have probably one of few menus that I actually want to try..."
Grantandcaroline
"A friend told us to visit this place to try it out. We were greeted immediately at the door by a lovely guy and shown to our table. Place was very..."
Bridget
"What a cool place to eat. Such a nice atmosphere and good service. It was a little noisey last night because of WOW, so they were quite busy. There..."
Sharon Harvey
"Zoomed in here for a quick bite after WOW on Sunday night; there were 2 other couples there so very quiet. We grabbed a burger each (chicken & beef);..."
Megha Dogra
"Food is excellent. Steak was soooo yum!! Great service & a relaxing atmosphere. Not always easy to find a park. Located on the corner of Tory..."
Foodie By Choice
"Came in before the earthquake happened and was very happy with what I ordered. My chicken was perfectly cooked, not too dry. The gravy was very..."
Jordan
"Well it is good to see this place open againWe had some friends in town that used to live down here so we have spent the weekend going in all..."
Silverduck
"Good people and good food.Attention to detail is high.Menu a bit boring but very swollen well executed.Meats not overcooked...."
Pete Irvine
"Have been to the one in Queenstown and the one here feels more refined! Always have a really great coffee here and it's a great varied menu that you..."
EsmeEats
"Went here for dinner with a group of friends we all ordered something different off the menu, portions aren't too big apart from that..."
Sammy O'Donnell
"So I'd like to say our meals were fantastic, eggs cooked perfectly, coffee was beautiful. Service was quick, only thing is we didn't get handed water..."
Vikie Snyder
"Someone recommended this place for lunch so i decided to give it a try. I ordered the beef burger and I have to say I savoured every morsel of it...."
Biggiechee
"Have been here a few times. The B.Y.O function here is great and is a good atmosphere for a group of diners. I did have a burger from here and it..."
Sarah Alberino
"Went in for an afternoon smoothie and a quick read of the paper. Ended up also having the sweetie roll of bacon and eggs with aioli. I must say the..."
Mya
"Hearing mixed and often bad reviews of Joe's Garage, I was disappointed my company would be taking a few of us out to dine there.In terms..."
Medium_Rare
"Had dinner, and breakfast here the next morning. Good food for both meals. Drinks list a bit limited. Service good. Recommended for a quick..."
Julian.paxton
"We were only in Wellington for a short while and Joe's Garage caught our eye. The garage sign is what got us, so simple that it stood out on that..."
Doreen Milo
"Such a great find when we were wandering around the city looking for coffee and something to eat. Great friendly service, good food portion sizes and..."
Amanda B
"Went to Joes Garage because my boyfriend and I were a little jaded on the Asian BYO's in Wellington and wanted to try something a little..."
Alex Neilson
"Coffee is really good. Very friendly, upbeat staff. Good choices in the menu and quick to serve. Pikelets with bacon and maple syrup were good,..."
Christine
"Always good food. Casual sunday. Cold beer and a hotdog is always up there. Fries and gravy is a must.Good weekend cofffee too.Bad..."
Hubert Cheng
"Amazing food... Although You have to endure a painstaking wait watching all this mouthwatering food come out! However the wait is well worth it. 5..."
Fred Dunphy
"The atmosphere here is relaxed and rustic, but can get really busy at times. I was surprised when I found out this place does BYO after 5pm, which..."
Mind The Crumbs
"My food was really good, friendly staff. The menu (laminated paper) was really sticky and oily. Pineapple juice is not in the menu 😭, why guys,..."
Chris Vera
"Went here for breakfast the other day. We were greeted straight away and seated. Ordered a white hot choc (which wasn't great) but the food made up..."
Loran Jones
"Friendly staff, nice relaxed atmosphere and good food. Always fulfilling and a fantastic place for brunch. I ordered the joker last time, great..."
Josh
"Have been to Joe's a couple of times and have enjoyed it both times. I always think BYO options are limited in Wellington, predominantly being Asian..."
Alicia McQuade
"Great food, the burgers and fries were flawless. The restaurant has a great vibe and was a good temperature for a chilly Wellington evening. Service..."
Rosie Ludemann
"Staying in Wellington for work and needed an after dinner pick me up. Stopped in for one of the most delicious brownies I have ever tasted! Do..."
Tallulah_Tilly
"Great breakfast kid friendly Happy to deal with odd requests ( for the kids !)Go the joker for breakfast sweet bun bacon lean sky sausage..."
Ian McLachlan
"I didn't even look at the regular menu but I could tell they did breakfast, lunch and dinner. No food for us, though. It was all about the macchiato..."
Heneedsfood
"Went here for breakfast last weekend and it was great. They have a full breakfast menu and then a separate section for breakfast rolls. We had one..."
FrequentDiner
"Had an awesome chicken burger with fries at Joe's Garage, great environment and friendly staff to accommodate us. Definitely recommend checking it..."
Alex Mackay
"A quick stop for lunch on Saturday and Joe's did not disappoint.We were seated promptly and drink orders taken. Coffee arrived a few minutes..."
Philip Reeve
"Just had a quick bite at Joe's Garage. The food (two of their warm filled rolls, fries and baked beans) and coffee were good, just took awhile for..."
RaeRae
"Six of us dined at Joe's on a Friday at 6pm. Wanted somewhere reasonably priced and close to Circa Theatre so we gave it a go. I used to go here with..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Joes Garage is an awesome place to drop in and have a bite. Breakfast here is delicious and dinner here is divine. I always bring friends here and we..."
BKL
"Went there for lunch. The service was good, they were very accommodating of our baby, providing a highchair for her to sit in. I noticed they also..."
Theresa
"Always great service and coffee! Often the same friendly staff, which always makes me feel good about the place, a company with low staff..."
Ellie Jade Baker
"We were looking for somewhere for a quick burger and beer before a gig and Joe's Garage fitted the bill perfectly. Friendly, prompt service, great..."
Roger Williams
"I've always enjoyed the food at Joe's Garage. The pleasant surprise is that their service continues to improve... Friendly and attentive, without..."
Bill Young
"Very friendly service, great burgers and a good beer selection, just what every growing boy needs! Even stuff in there for the vegetarians, although..."
Mark Clayton
"I haven't had a bad experience in all the times that I've eaten at Joe's Garage. It's a great place to just sit and work, and drink good coffee; I..."
TheFoodGonzo
"Very good service - friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere. Just there for a coffee and a slice but they were very good. I'll be back. Not much..."
Joanna
"I have been here twice For breakfast & both times lovely coffee. Serving sizes are decent. Unfortunately the orange juice is bottled. The..."
Amy
"When you walk into Joe's you're met with instant warmth and a friendly smile. The rain and wind are left outside and you can slowly unwind with the..."
Nicola
"We had a wonderful experience and the most delicious burgers we have ever tasted.The service was exceptional and we have told many friends how..."
Wendy Milne
"I've recently dined at Joe's Garage for breakfast. We went there as a group from work, and orders various items from the brunch menu. I was a..."
Dan Bowden
"Went here for a late Sunday lunch after craving something similar to a Sunday roast. Place was fairly busy but service was quick and the food was..."
Luke Dienes
"Lovely venue and atmosphere. Our table was reserved and we were greeted with a smile. The chicken, pizza and burger was nice. We had been warned the..."
PhoenixSuns NZ
"The staff here are great and every single one of them was super friendly to us. The restaurant is a decent size and has a typical menu so you'll..."
Luke Mansell
"Great food, good service.
But disappointingly they would only accept one entertainment card per table, when we had two entertainment cards among our..."
Phillip Yee
"Amazing atmosphere, really friendly staff, quick service and flavorful food. I order the Gorgeous George Vegetarian option and it has potato...."
Dylen Velasquez
"Food was amazing service was so friendly and was very attentive and they even gave me a free hat words can't express how wonderful this place is..."
dingus presley
"Great place for a Xmas brekky. Good menu & great staff. Nice laid back..."
David Hall
"Update! Some more photos added from our recent visit.
Joes garage has always been my favorite, ever since I lived in Queenstown.
Their rewards..."
Juwairiyah Nawaz
"Edit: 29/10/2022
Just been here again, still in love with the place. Wonderful to spend our anniversary here and will be going again soon!
Wonderful..."
Georgia
"Went on Sunday evening, ordered jfc and kumara chips as well the pork belly main, ribs and beef burger.
Great food. Great service and we didn't wait..."
Ashleigh Clarke
"We enjoyed the overall experience and food. Great service could have spent more time sitting and chatting over brunch. We all wished we had..."
Kimble Henderson
"Amazing food - I had the gorgeous breakfast and it was delicious. The potatoes were served room temp but were very tasty. Rest was perfect. Coffee..."
Prudence Desrosiers
"Friendly & attentive staff, lovely food, great atmosphere, not to noisy.
My family & I love going..."
Tai Kingi
"Really good food, great service. Will definitely be back. Arrive hungry the meals are huge and it's hard to decide what to..."
Rebecca Green
"The food is hot and tasty, great coffee and friendly..."
"The Grand's $12 lunch menu absolutely punches above its weight in terms of quality and quantity. This chicken corn soup was absolutely delicious! It..."
Helen
"We really enjoyed our meals the flame grill sirloin was cooked beautifully and my chicken medallions were yummy great services and lovely..."
Cindy Sinkinson
"Meals were good and service was really good. We've been here a few times and never had a problem with the food or service. Boys had the stone grills..."
Sharon Harvey
"We had the Chicken and Avocado salad and the Fish and Chips it was very niceThe duty manager was very friendly Good value for money..."
Tim 51
"Went with a group for lunch. Service was efficient and the meals came out quickly. I had the open steak sandwich, which was well seasoned and..."
Wako
"We went here for a small Christmas gathering. The staff were very friendly and warned us of the wait time before we placed our order. My calamari..."
Jessica Siácci
"We were visiting Wellington on a road-trip with a couple friends and were looking for a casual dining experience. That’s when we stumbled upon The..."
Charle Megala
"Oh, this is one of my favorite places. I came here with my family quite a few times especially on Monday - 2 for 1 Mains & Stone Grill :P . I always..."
Camellia
"Food was amazing! And really well priced. The service was great, nice and fast. My burger was huge just exactly what I needed. Loved it! Totally..."
Rebecca Manuel
"Came here with a large group & they handled us well. It wasn't busy, but they managed to get all of our meals out at once.We ordered a range of..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Food was amazing and good sized portions . Staff were very helpful and very friendly. Great atmosphere and good vibes. Would definitely go again...."
Siobhan McGahan
"Went there Friday night with partner and his mum and aunty was amazing night atmosphere and staff were friendly and kind and I must admit loved it..."
Toni Tiopira
"Ordered the polenta calamari and it was amazing! Would come back here purely to order it again. A very casual spot and typical pub feel but I..."
EsmeEats
"Called in for breakfast, had eggs Benedict with bacon, was very impressed with the service and the food, not badly priced either, will be back..."
Bruce Tuineau
"I didn't get to have their mains but I had the entré and that was very delicious 😊. Bacon wrapped scallops with mustard cream sauce I think very..."
Ladi Haze
"I had a steak sandwich on their express menu for $12...have to say it was the by far the most delicious meal I've had. Great quality food and it was..."
Sarah Kennar
"I can't give a five to The Grand Steak House, so I decided to given a 4.5. Me and My partner went there specially for stone grill, It was fun that..."
Emma Cheung
"Visited for lunch today with friends and had a great meal! Very good food, service was fine and good environment :) thanks for having us! Very..."
Sophie C
"Came here for 2 4 1 stone grills a couple weeks ago and it was amazing. Service was awesome, friendly staff and food was delicious. First time having..."
Keilah Tiatia
"Visited The Grand last Sunday for dinner with friends. We got there and seated ourselves. We were offered menus and water pretty quickly. Service was..."
Keith Hennessy
"Feels weird to go back and review this almost a year later, but I'm just doing an obsessive little MenuMania catchup session lol!I went..."
The Guppy
"My family (parents and two University student daughters) had some drinks and nibbles here and found the place really pleasant. Great decor, very..."
Nina M
"Four of us dined at the Grand Steakhouse on Sunday night after attending another fabulous WOW show. What's the problem with Wellington restaurants on..."
Lydia Milne
"We love the Grand! My grandsons aged 9 and 6, love The Grand breakfasts, the wonderful service, and especially Yvonne, who at their request, taught..."
Caroline Christian
"Went along before meeting friends for night out though reluctant from reading previous reviews. Can't see why now. This place was amazing considering..."
John Martin
"A large group of us (49) had dinner at The Grand on Friday. Now, a group that size is normally a recipe for disaster but we had a great night and..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Had a beautiful dish here. The catch of the day which was Hoki with a creamed caper dressing which was devine with a mash which has bacon and cabbage..."
Belinda Dowler
"very satisfied of the food in The Grand. Particularly Steamed Mussels and Stone Grilled Steak. Waitresses are passionate. I'm not keen on their..."
Carina Chang
"My partner and I were looking for a place for a nice lunch on a cold and (really) wet day. We decided to give The Grand a try especially with their..."
Anaya Parker
"decent food...very comfortable seating and amience..however service could be improvedI will definitely go..."
Cafe Chic
"reading the two reviews I was a bit optimistic about going here, but I did. My experience was good. I would definately dine here again. My husband..."
FOOD Wars
"Great service from Shannon as our waitress The coffee was perfectly done!!Breakfast was priced..."
Daniel Barker
"Excellent meal, fast efficient service. We hadn't booked but the sorted us quickly and the meal came out in good time. Would really recommend. Also..."
Geoff Zuy
"A very nice evening chilling here. Wasn't too crowded but did start filling quickly. Noticeable history prints displayed throughout the restaurant..."
Oostys (Nunu)
"Enjoyable lunch here at a reasonable price!!
But alas none of our favourite seafood chowder at our last two visits there!! 😔 😢
But luckily last..."
Phillip Yee
"Attended a 21st on level 1. Good atmosphere enhanced by being part of a family occasion. Self select music available, continuous finger foods. Tab..."
Miles Green
"Great food and service. Great to have a gas fire for winter warmth. Stone grill steaks are the way to..."
Samuel Vorster
"Wonderful service! Will definitely be back, I ordered a Jerk Chicken Burger and it was delicious! The service was also immaculate, with helpful and..."
jakeb beans
"Monday night 2 for 1 hot grill steak night was great. They also had $12 jugs of beer..."
Colin Reid
"Hubby's first time with Stonegrill left with a few toasted knuckles after a beautiful meal. I had a pork rack and was told the chops were decent......"
Attaks
"Such a beautiful restaurant. Historically placed in the middle of Wellington.
They serve Stonegrill as well as "pre-cooked" steaks.
Food is good and..."
Karoline Christensen
"Popped for a meal with family and had a great time. Staff were super attentive, food was great, atmosphere just right. Good kids meal options, with a..."
Key Man
"Visiting from Auckland and staying on Courtenay Place, my wife has never had stone grill before so this was the perfect place and opportunity to..."
James Halligan
"Had dinner with my parents. They wanted to have beef wellington. We also ordered the steak on special and the portions are huge! We had to take away..."
Zongjian He
"The tiger prawns were absolutely to my taste. (Only remembered to take a photo when I was almost done.😋)
And the chicken parmigiana was great...."
Alice
"Came in with my mother and special needs Grandmother who can sometimes come across as quite rude. The staff were so lovely and accommodating to us..."
Matthew Williams
"ABV bar on the roof above the Grand. A highlight of the Wellington experience. Views over Courtenay Place. Sheltered from the wind. Cosy wvwn on a..."
Michael Donn
"Stayed at a hotel close by and ended up having 2 meals here. Very inviting attentive service. Great food. Was shown to the rooftop bar which was..."
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Fine Dining
"We were lucky enough to get tickets for Logan Brown's Spice Temple. AMAZING meal and fabulous night. We shared a table with two couples and had a..."
Janet Skilton
"Omg!!!! We went to this restaurant on sat night,had the most amazing degustation 7 course meal!!
It was delicious, we were upstairs in the intimate..."
Maree Gadsby
"My husband and I had the five course wine pairing menu last night and food was amazing course after course . Very inventive tastes and imaginative..."
Jeanette Nixon
"Great lunch and great service - love this place - little bit more expensive than the rest but so worth it - always a great experience - thanks..."
Ann Easte
"Had the 3 course with wine matches Saturday just been for our first wedding anniversary. Friendly staff, beautiful place and the food was absolutely..."
Tina Wilson
"We were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary and opted for the 7 course meal with accompanying wines. The service was excellent, each course..."
Nicholas Cox
"Awesome service, great atmosphere and delicious food. They were full and we couldn't get a table, but had the bistro menu and it was fantastic. Can't..."
Steph Funnell
"Where do I start? We went for our 30th wedding anniversary and we had the 7 course degustation. It was absolutely amazing. The whole evening was..."
Liane Mason
"Beautiful Christmas lunch, five courses with wine matching. Excellent service, friendly staff and really tasty food. Well worth the..."
Lesley Whyte
"Christmas lunch. 4 people. The service was very good. The waiters were very attentive. A 5 course lunch, which included dessert. We mixed different..."
MataMan
"Excellent service, really polite and attentive without being pushy. Food was presented really well. Personally not mind blowing food but it was..."
Jesse Love
"went here a few months ago and forgot to write a review 😅 the service was impeccable, the cocktails amazing but unfortunately the food wasn’t..."
Becstasy
"I appreciated their service and how they accommodated us. We all enjoyed a great evening. Great atmosphere with some nice..."
Dave Hanlon
"As always, the meal was a treat - set lunch menu. We tried both the lamb rump and the fish options and both were exquisite. The service was fabulous..."
Lynn Janes
"Enjoyed a set menu before WOW which was very well priced at $45 a head. Had Spinach and ricotta ravioli with beetroot which was superb. Confit duck..."
Megha Dogra
"Oh my! Friday night pre-show bistro menu @$45 each. Decor lovely. Atmosphere friendly. Staff lovely. As for the food, it was divine. Perfect for a..."
Ngaireannhobson
"An amazing place with the most humble staff members.. we had the 5 course meal and me being vegetarian, the chef recommended different dishes for all..."
Jassleen Narula
"I had a rare night out with my wife. We ended up at LB on a Friday night, without a booking. The wait staff were very accommodating. We got shown to..."
Mighty Will
"Ahh yes the established Logan Brown. After being invited to a dinner here we came a little earlier than our booking (half an hour) but no trouble we..."
Vicki Wong
"Logan Brown restaurant is one of the most excellent restaurants I have ever visited. We had a fantastic time dining here on Mother's Day, and my..."
The Food Snob
"I came here with a group of friends for lunch. I had the 3-course bistro menu, I was very pleased with the food. The market fish was crispy on one..."
Jenny
"This place really is an establishment of wellington, always keeping on top of the game with an ever changing and vibrant menu, Yes it may not be be..."
Philip Bateman
"Logan Brown was opened by Steve Logan and Al Brown years ago, and is meant to be one of the best restaurants in NZ. Obviously that made us want to..."
Nina And Kran
"Went here for a 5 course chefs special for graduation. The service was amazing, chatty staff and great service. The highlight was definitely paua..."
Andrea Gregor
"As a kid I loved food and thinking about being a grown up. When I pictured being older and going to fancy restaurants places like Logan Brown were in..."
Muffin Mum
"one word. exquisite. the desserts and the food served was just 5 star. Classy outlet! Though a little on the expensive side of things, i truly feel..."
Vig Sivapragasam
"Great food, amazing service - but the atmosphere is always a little cold - lofty and noisy. The turkey confit is amazing, as is the dark chocolate..."
EpiCurious
"Stunning food and great wine matches. We had the 7 course degustation and the staff, timing of food and wine and not to mention the food were even..."
Penny Claridge
"Visiting Logan Brown had been on my bucket list for a long time and I was lucky enough to go there not once, but twice for my birthday yesterday (how..."
Siobhan
"On a recent weekend visit to Wellington, five of us went to Logan Brown for their early dinner bistro experience. The restaurant is in a lovely old..."
Janine Last
"I've always wanted to visit Logan Brown and have heard good things about it. Arrived into Wellington late for work and decided to try them out. The..."
Biohazard
"Wow. Firstly the architecture. Amazing. It used to be a bank. The kitchens are down stairs in the old vaults. Ask the waitress for a tour. It's..."
Food Lover 101
"I really wanted to love this place but unfortunately a few things let it down. The starters were pretty good, but the squid was a massive letdown and..."
Petra
"Logan brown. Finally. The Wellington institution. What a setup. Classic music. Great service. Devine food. Work lunch. Had fish n scampi risotto and..."
Jay
"It was a well presenting food show. I think 70% of the bill paid for the show and only 30% for the flavour of the food. It might be my fault because..."
Holly He
"great food, great service. a local institution. been here few times now and always good..."
Shane Lambo
"Claudia says..... Divine food and service. Cauliflower cheese and chorizo shooters to die for! Love love love! Gorgeous building and style. Can't..."
Wendy Hewson
"It's easy to see why this place has had a constant spot on the "best of" and "great eats" lists. Completely deserving!From start to finish, it..."
Kklovestoeat
"This is our second visit and first since Logan Browns was sold. I don't think it has lost any of its ambience or food quality and was a very..."
Dan Norton
"At last, my wife & I had a chance to visit Logan Brown. It was a 5:30 early dinner, 3 course bistro menu. Greeted by a cheerful waitress, we were..."
STRADS
"The first thing that you notice upon entering is the setting. The arrangement in the old bank is beautiful and tastefully done. The service is..."
Josh
"Came up from Christchurch for a fundraiser lunch with the Hurricanes. Fantastic food, irreproachable service and an outstanding wine list to top it..."
Nick Wellywood
"Greetings Fellow Nom Seekers! On a posh nosh quest, I hit up Logan Brown with a colleague. This restaurant is one of Wellington's finest institution..."
Thequestfornoms
"The delicate crafting of the dishes and careful pairing of the elements, plus consistency, makes the dining experience an excellent one. I really..."
Shaun
"The salt water fish tank runs the length of the bar at Logan Brown, winner of NZ Restaurant of the Year at the Cuisine Magazine Awards 2009. It's the..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"Choice of entrée comes in two forms and I can't go past the smoked fish cake with prawn beignet. The fish cake component is very smokey in flavour..."
Heneedsfood
"We had the early 3 course dinner and it was superb. The deserts were excellent especially the baked custard with a berry coulis. Lovely bottle of..."
Margaret Jack
"Went there for dinner (5 of us). Great service. I ordered paua ravioli, lamb rack and lemon pie. Food was lovely. However, the table was quite small..."
Apple Chan
"Logan Brown is delicious and the service impeccable. Taking friends here is an absolute treat and everyone always has smashing reviews afterwards!..."
BKL
"Went here with work for Christmas lunch, beautiful food and excellent service. Could taste all flavours in each dish and everything was presented..."
Alaina
"Ok, first up you come to Logan Brown for that amazing fine dining experience, and the price reflects that!We came for the degustation menu..."
Craigy Lee
"Amazing venue, food and service! My partner and I did the three course dinner with half serves of matching wines and had the most amazing meal. My..."
Marie Banks
"Great intimate dining, amazing food although it is expensive its worth paying the extra.Waiters had a good understanding of the menu and went..."
Jason McAlcott
"Outstanding service, delicious food, exciting menu, gorgeous environment, faultless! Can't wait to go again. Fantastic wine matches, and excellent..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"This was the second time I have been to Logan Brown. Once again I was thoroughly satisfied. The food was exquisite and the waiter and waitress who..."
Joti Lea
"There is no question the food here is pricey but good........but.......I have been on three different occasions and the waiter has dropped food or..."
Kristin Maria Gunn
"My sister and I went to Logan Brown while she was visiting Wellington. We both enjoyed the experience. Both the service and food were outstanding. We..."
Gina
"It gives me no pleasure expressing a few negative comments about this iconic five-star restaurant. I hasten to add that the food was absolutely..."
David
"Amazing, we can't wait to go back. Logan Brown totally deserves its reputation as a top restaurant. The service and food was perfect (best oysters..."
Tracey
"We ate here last night, there was 5 in the party. We had the degustation meal with wine matches. The wines were amazing and matched the meal..."
Dani Bann
"I think the best way to describe it is: an experience. We went there with my partner for our anniversary and it was absolutely amazing. The staff was..."
Gabriela ROQUE LOPEZ
"We really enjoyed our meal at Logan Brown in Wellington recently. All the food was well presented tasted absolutelywonderful. The Feijoa..."
Pat And Bruce Abbott
"My husband and I have dined at this restaurant a couple of times. Both times we received excellent, friendly service and not too over the top. Our..."
Lorene Taiaroa
"If you are looking for an amazing and exquisite dining experience go to Logan Brown! Amaaaazing food and presentation,perfect wine list and wonderful..."
Kat
"Fantastic.Took my partner for her birthday on Monday night. Made the booking via their website. Was rung on Sunday to confirm the booking...."
Kevin Breedveld
"This was the fourth time I've been to Logan Brown over it's lifetime, and I can say that it's better than ever.We went on a Saturday night,..."
Frank
"Logan Brown deserves its good reputation. We enjoyed a fantastic 5 course meal, every stage faultless, wait staff were fantastic and on Que at every..."
James Pettengill
"Absolutely have loved it every time I have been. Been 3 times.Excellent service! Extensive drinks list. Tasty tasty tasty food. Have sat..."
Casey
"Logan Brownas reviewed by Ask The Locals 6th August '11If you have never been to Logan Brown, we can highly recommend it. Of..."
AskTheLocals
"Wow. What a fantastic dining experience. Great food. We went there for a wedding anniversary, and got to sit in the upstairs alcove. The staff..."
Sean
"It's not exactly somewhere I'd go every day but what a special treat when you do! I was taken to Logan Brown recently and given a tip to have the..."
AJ Barty
"Fantastic place to lunch and dine. I was there this past Monday. Its formal yet the nice and warm atmosphere in the middle of the buzzy Wellington,..."
Giapo Grazioli
"Excellent food and service was amazing - expensive but worth it. It was a set menu on a Saturday. I had and enjoyed all dishes that I would not have..."
Scotty D
"Lovely food, special atmosphere, good service - attentive but not intrusive. Even the fries tasted amaaazing (seasoned with truffle!). This place..."
M
"We expected this establishment to deliver a five star evening... and it did.Fabulous buzz and ambience, clearly a firm favourite of lucky..."
Wolfie W
"Indeed a very good restaurant at a convenient inner city location. Food is always good, service generally as well. It can get very busy there... Good..."
Andre
"My third dinning experience over the last couple of years, the seating position has changed, but the expectional food & wine has always left me..."
Anita Calcinai
"Sitting in Logan Brown you could be enjoying a fabulous time almost anywhere on the planet, its that good. Food, service, wine list and ambiance are..."
Mark Gregory
"Simply superb food that will get your taste-buds dancing. The service is awesome and a great menu with nice sized meals. A real experience in..."
Anita Maitland
"wonderful, lived up to its fabulous reputation!! Amazing food, amazing service every bite was..."
Gayleen Smith
"An incredibly delicious meal in a superb setting. The service is excellent - can't ask for much..."
Caffeinated Weka
"So, I wanted to write this review closer to another public holiday, because for sure people will start looking at reviews. If you're in Wellington..."
Charlene F
"Thanks for the fantastic evening! The service provided by David K was outstanding, he was absolutely lovely and even told us about the history of the..."
Jarryd Beadle
"This was an incredible dinner, both in the sense of food and service. They made one small mistake and went completely out of their way to fix it in..."
Aglaya Batchvarova
"This was my first time experiencing Logan Brown and wow what an experience it was. The food was delicious, the service impeccable and the building..."
Jo Jones
"The $75 three course menu was excellent value for money for gourmet-Master-Chef-quality food. I had the red onion tart, then pork belly main and..."
Haydi Foster
"We had a brilliant evening here. All of our food was great, we particularly loved the tandoori spiced cauliflower and the panna cotta, they were..."
Chris Lamb
"Went for a Valentine's Day dinner, the food was absolutely amazing, just WOW!!!
The service was great too, nice and attentive people.
Will definitely..."
Sílvia Cristina André Mabote
"Very good and affordable 3 course meal with exceptional service throughout from senior to more junior staff. Great experience at the dining table...."
Luxreus
"We dined at Logan Brown for my husband's birthday. It was the right choice for us because he wanted something intimate and cozy.
Logan Brown changes..."
Juwairiyah Nawaz
"Best start with the paua ravioli. 💯 Recommend for $12, make sure you keep some of the bread to mop up the sauce afterwards.
Our service was slow..."
Damian
"Love this restaurant. The quality and presentation of the food is amazing as is the service. Lovely ambience with well spaced tables. Great selection..."
Deb
"Had a set course meal at Logan Brown before heading out to the orchestra. The atmosphere was elegant but not stuffy. The food was delicious, bringing..."
Chenoa Valerie
"The bistro menu is good value for money - $45 for three courses and freshly baked bread. The ambience is strange upstairs - it's quite a tight space...."
Lisa T
"Great food and wine selection, great service and atmosphere. The paūa ravioli were delicious as well as the beef with tasty truffle fries and yummy..."
Tehaunui
"Very impressed. High quality flavour some food which was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Service was great. This was a fantastic food..."
Olivia Thomas
"We ordered the seven course Saturday night degustation menu.
We found that some of the dishes just didn't come together the way they were intended...."
P.J. Frayne
"A classic in Wellington. Not the most modern decor but you know you are here for a fine dining experience the moment you walk in. The high ceiling,..."
Jerry Wong
"Logan Brown is definitely one of the best restaurants I ever dined at. I had a gift card for the 5 course dinner for 2 for my birthday. Unfortunately..."
Beef Rendang in the Foreground and Chicker Korma in the Background
Noodle
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Strawberry Lassi
Butter chicken
Salad
MEE Goreng
Banana split
Chili
Green Curry
Nasi Goreng
Apple Pie
Beef Rendang
Char Kuay Teow
Rojak
Mamak Lamb Soup
chicken korma
Curry
Mini Cocktail Samosa & Spring Rolls
Prawns
Banana Roti
Nasi Lemak Coconut Rice with Beef Rendang
Satay Malaysia
Megoren with Seafood
Seafood Fried Bihun
Laksa
Stir Fried Calamari with Vegetables
Sit down
Malaysian
Asian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"The chicken 🐓 sambal dish had good spices 🌶 and the meat was cooked perfectly. It complimented well with my stir fried veggies, which was..."
Veeral Patel
"Date night ..... loved it, wonderful service and menu. Service was excellent, food excellent, ambiance brilliant. Highlight for me - Vegetable..."
WendyandDave Little
"Stumbled upon this Malaysian restaurant in Wellington and wow...the food was authentic at par if not better with what you can expect in Malaysia...."
Pardon Management
"We went to Istana Malaysia as a group on the 24th, it was not a first for me as I've been there a couple of times, but those who were with me were..."
Safira
"Very tasty food and also fast and great service from the wonderful staff! Will definitely be coming back here to eat again some time soon and will..."
Amber Wilkins
"We ate the honey butter chicken and the fish curry which was epic! Also,The lady at the restaurant who served us was really friendly. Would..."
Leroy Rodrigues
"Our family enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Istana Malaysia. Really delicious food, fantastic service, friendly atmosphere. I would definitely recommend..."
Alieke Dierckx
"Had a fabulous dinner last night at Istana Malaysia. Food was absolutely delicious and the service was exceptionally friendly. Will come again and..."
Megha Dogra
"I have never been here before, although this restaurant has been open for 22 years. This place has amazing food, service, and ambiance. The wait..."
Ian De Terte
"This place had great service, the food was very nice and delivered in a timely manner. I would definitely come to this restaurant again. 4 stars...."
Kate O'Sullivan
"Been here a few times now. Love the food, there are heaps of great options. Great service and a welcoming environment. A personal favorite of mine is..."
Kaleb
"First time here. Wondered about this place for a long time and decided to try it on a spare of the moment 'we can't be bothered cooking tonight'..."
Sean P E Fleming
"New to Wellington and couldn't have hoped for a better restaurant scene. Istana Malaysia was one of the first restaurants me and my partner visited,..."
Deleuze
"Always love this place. Good food and decent corkage on their byo means that it is the perfect start to any night out. The beef rending is lovely and..."
Caitlin Watters
"Won a dinner at this place through a promotion they were running. Didn't know what to expect. I'm Indian and I love trying Indian fusion foods...."
EatAllDayy
"Lovely atmosphere, great service and nice food. The entrees were ok, but the stir fry garlic prawns as the main was delicious!! Tried the stir fry..."
Amorita Maharaj
"The place is nice, service is good but I'm still trying to find the chicken in my chicken nasi goreng. No idea if I'm coming back, for $18/20 you can..."
Chris Vera
"I had the most fabulous meal on 19th Feb prior to attending the Edinburgh Tattoo. The food was absolutely authenticMalaysian ( as a Malaysian, I..."
Wah Teh
"Been going here since they opened 20 years ago (in their previous premises). My favourite restaurant in the world and I have travelled extensively..."
Gooner_Auckland
"If you're looking for amazing malaysian food in wellington, Istana Malaysia is the place to be. The beef rendang and coconut rice is a definite hit,..."
Gendiza Fristiasa
"Excellent food and service. I am Malaysian and live in Auckland. Ive tried 5-6 Malaysian restaurants in Auckland and none of them are close to the..."
Adeline
"I like that the food is authentic Malaysian but I'm a sucker for good mee goreng and Istana Malaysia definitely got that right. My friend said the..."
Tessa Temata
"By a quirk of fate I ended up coming twice in two nights on the trot. Brilliant both times. (The menu needs updating on zomato to reflect evening..."
Graham
"We had dinner at Istana Malaysia before a show last night. We were warmly greeted and offered a table by the heater - much appreciated on a cold..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Food was great and service was excellent. Thank you so much. Party of sixteen was happy when we left the restaurant. Atmosphere is friendly, warm..."
Mary Ann
"Lovely atmosphere, good for groups. BYO Wine.Excellent location to town.Food was lovely and hot when it arrived, I enjoy my food spicy, but..."
Renée Telfer
"Years ago (15+) I was invited to come and see the Beef Randang being made at Istana Malaysia. I believe it is the best anywhere in the world. I was..."
Grant Bowers
"Oh my god, I've been here twice now and so far I've experienced excellent friendly service and such great tasting food! I love Malaysian cuisine and..."
Bird
"I have been to Istana Malaysia many times since moving to Wellington in 2007. This place has always been top of my list when looking for quality..."
Carl Cumings
"Been to many Malaysian and Indian places around Wellington yet I always find myself coming back here. Their freshly made rotis are superb! (not those..."
Abigail Rajendran
"I am a Kiwi who has lived in both Malaysia and Singapore. I know what real Malay food looks and tastes like having eaten in restaurants and makan..."
Mark
"Dined here recently with my family, they were on a holiday in New Zealand. Before leaving back to Malaysia, they requested to have dinner in a place..."
Vaishnavi Gunasagaran
"Went there with my family for my brother's birthday, there were 5 of us and we were very well looked after. The manager of the restaurant often came..."
Donny Chai
"Hadn't been to this restaurant until Christmas 2010. First visit really good experience - good food and excellent service. So impressed that went..."
PJ
"Best Beef Rendang in town. Danny and Mary are excellent hosts and provide friendly..."
Shane George
"food was good and the service was just as..."
Dee
"I go here regularly for lunches with colleagues and we have always had excellent and friendly service and good food. We have "discovered" a special,..."
Andrew Thrift
"Excellent food, friendly and professional service, great atmosphere.One of the best in..."
Siladas
"I ate at the Istana Malaysia 4 times during a week vacation and found the food to be some of the best I have ever eaten. I travel all over Europe..."
Lawrence Foster
"Been there a few times. Excellent food and very friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be going..."
Abby Fraser
"Hard to fault. The staff were impressively efficient...and very obliging. The food was wonderful. We had very pleasing evening! We would happily come..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
"This restaurant provides halal menu. We had mamak lamb soup, rojak, mee curry and lamb martabak. All were tasty. Prices are reasonable considering..."
Haslina Ibrahim IIUM
"Best Nasi Lemak I've ever had. Taste was very authentic, almost like a generational recipe handed down. Sago dessert very good too. Decor had good..."
Matthew Fong
"What a wonderful place and set up for a wedding reception. Enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Definitely keen on coming back to this one for..."
Haisini Parata
"The food was really nice and it's affordable. But the ice cream my friend ordered was so little compared to mine. And the cost is almost the..."
jhing navera
"Been here a few times now. Very good customer service. Good value for money. The food is incredible. They are open till 10pm as well. Went there at..."
Shabin Basheer
"Authentic Malaysian restaurant in the heart of the city.
We tried the Curry Laksa - decent size bowl with fragrant curry broth. I was somewhat..."
Qi Hong Wong
"We came from Auckland and contacted Meri prior. We are very grateful for her kindness and preparing the meals for our group. The food was very tasty...."
Prasanna Kumar
"Good food and taste. We were 4 adults and 3 kids.
We had fire vege dish. Prawn dish and lamb dish. Can’t remember the exact names. Pratha or..."
Ahsan Siddiqui
"If you’re looking for great Malaysian food in Wellington, look no further than Istana Malaysia. They’ve been going for almost 30 years, and..."
Christian Bargholz
"Mary is a very hospitable and welcoming host who made us feel like home😘The dishes she recommended were very delicious! In the celebration of the..."
Yuan Z
"Come here again today as it was closed yesterday. Worth the wait! We are so satisfied with the delicious dishes served to us. My son finished 3 sets..."
Random Food
"One of my favourite restaurants. Always great food and service. Best roti bread in..."
KENT Smith
"You won't be disappointed, is written on the sign outside. Best place to bring family if your looking for somewhere to eat.
The food is amazing, and..."
Corban Ellis
"A real Wellington icon with 29 years & counting of happy customers. On this night we were very well served by the attentive Andrew & effervescent..."
"Been here a couple of times now and I must say I enjoy the atmosphere. Had the Cubano sandwich - yeah not bad, not bad at all. But what really..."
Crumpet King
"Fabulous place! Great venue, decor and vibe, amazing beer and wine selection, beautiful food and friendly attentive staff! What more can you ask..."
Steaksammie
"Really lovely meal and great service. We ate from the al a Carte menu. My partner had steak which he said was perfectly cooked. I had ratatouille..."
Roisin King
"It was a very nice experience, the staff were very friendly and they were great hosts. We went for breakfast and the food was WOW!..."
Sheryl
"A nice place nested at the foot of Mt Vic. The staff were really friendly and made the experience very pleasant. The steak we ordered was a bit over..."
Christian
"Good food and great service. We had four tapas and two mains. Our favourite tapa was the sesame prawn toast. This was something different..."
Aimy Luu Huynh
"Came here with my partner after purchasing some Groupon vouchers. Would recommend! Great service & delicious food. We tried meals from both the..."
Collin Jerome
"A great spot for lunch or drinks and tapas a little off the beaten track, particularly in a sunny day with the courtyard and rooftop bar. The staff..."
EpiCurious
"Review 2Back again and this time for tapas. So everyone is doing tapas these days, some just do it better than others. Hop..."
Mya
"Out of the many bars and restaurants we visited while in Wellington for the weekend, this one stuck out the most. I can't stop thinking about the..."
Kate McGaw
"I quite fancy that place. A bit out of the way, quite big as well. Bartenders are really nice and attentive and food was really promptly served and..."
Ines
"The interior/decor is pretty cool and they have a decent variety of craft beers on tap as well as the usual assortment of bar snacks like hot..."
Lubbly Jubbly
"The Hop is pretty Hip. Wellington is full of these under cover surprises, from the outside it looks like a shack but then inside its large,..."
Puku Princess
"Yummy food and nice beer selection. It's location is also favourable for those who live in town. Staff are friendly and the decor is light and fresh...."
J Isla
"Always excellent. Fantastic selection of drinks, as a hater of beer I was skeptical about the hopped cider but it was perfect. Meal sizes are small..."
CaptFuntimes
"It immediately became wine o'clock so as we parked our glutes in a shaded spot, sipping on local Red Metal merlot and a Dog Point savvie, we grabbed..."
Heneedsfood
"Excellent food - very good service. Quite expensive for the meal..."
Janine
"Went for a meal on Saturday night with my partner. It was beautiful. The steak special was delicious. It was one of the best meal we have..."
FrequentDiner
"Went there today with my partner, on his suggestion and was very satisfied with the relaxed atmosphere (including the eclectic range of music), the..."
Jamie Morgan
"Been here a few times for dinner and Sunday brunch. Already impressed by the quality of the food.Good..."
H & E C
"I've been here before but walked out because I thought it was too packed. There is in fact a good sized dining area in the back, which is nicely..."
David Benjes
"fantastic dinner last night at their inaugural beer/dinner match. The six course dinner was outstanding - the choice of food, the presentation,..."
Dianne Brown
"Had lunch here with a couple of friends on Saturday and really have mixed feelings. Whilst the food was delicious it seemed liked no one was in..."
TexMex
"My husband and I went to the Hop Garden for dinner tonight. Foolish enough to show up on a Saturday night without a reservation, the staff were..."
Kara I
"We went over for Valentines day dinner as a special treat. Easy to get parking outside the restaurant on one of the side streets.What a fabulous..."
Genelle
"Nice surroundings with hop vines growing down the sides of the walls, this pub has a good feel to it. Service was good, prices about average for a..."
Kathryn Hempstalk
"Love the decor, tap selection, and added bonus of the basic draft menu on the TV. To be honest though, it literally feels like the green house it is..."
Geoff Wilson
"We had a really nice meal at The Hop Garden last night. The menu is more casual compared to our last visit 2-3 yrs ago, with lots of small plates to..."
Lady Lemon
"Friendly staff that quickly had us a table even tho we hadn't booked, tables are well spread for covid restrictions. Food was tasty, we thoroughly..."
Tyro Baker-Underhill
"Great bar with nice selection of beers. Definitely more of a local bar vibe than many close by which is nice. Upstairs roof garden is a..."
Darren Craig
"Hop Garden is a real hidden treasure, they've got a great selection of booze and some really tasty food, really well priced as well.
Staff are super..."
Maddog (UKwonderboy)
"Excellent service and above average menu. There’s a genuine French attitude to food and wine here, plus an ever changing range of locally sourced..."
Eric Medcalf
"Beautiful place. Great Customer Service. Nice..."
Varun's creative zone
"Food is great, eaten here many times and am always blown away. There is a good selection of small bar plates and the a la carte menu in the..."
Michelle Smyth
"Another great little pub with fantastic craft beers
Recommended
Great work..."
Col Kennedy
"Good service. Excellent range of beers. Stunning fries! Interesting layout and decor. Being outside the CBD, you'd have to be dedicated to include it..."
Truis Ormsby-Martin
"Very good food. While not obviously child friendly, ie no children's menu, it was actually a great place to take kids. Staff were more than happy to..."
Katharine Good
"I really enjoyed my visit to the Hop Garden. We went on a beautiful summers day and say upstairs at the roof top garden. It was well shaded from the..."
Anna-Maria Fradelakis
"Held my sister’s 30th Birthday here - about 30 people. Great email communication and very accommodating. Reserved us a lovely spot and everyone..."
Michelle Collett
"Had a grabone voucher to spend for a 3 course dinner and enjoyed the overall experience. The dining area had a very classy but relaxed ambiance...."
Jester A
"Really great little place serving a good selection of beers, wines and spirits. Their Riesling was incredibly sweet, so changed it for a dark beer...."
"Recently visited here for a quiet hen party dinner.I had the market fish which was delish. And for dessert I had Eton Mess which was also..."
Sally Ann Smith
"Had dinner here on a Friday evening. The restaurant was really busy but they managed to find us a table. There were 6 of us and we ordered the..."
Wellington Foodie
"Literally had the best creme brûlée here! It was the right amount of creaminess and just simply delicious! I have been back here many times just..."
Grace Mascarenhas
"Great tasty food. Had pork belly and lamb rack with hand cut chips and aioli. Will be back to try their beef Wellington which looked amazing..."
Lily_nz80
"My boyfriend took me here for dinner last week and after looking at the menu prior to going, I didn’t have high hopes as there wasn’t many..."
Hannah Baynes
"Great food for reasonable prices! Very relaxing and warm atmosphere, Waiter was very friendly! I’ve been there another two times and I would..."
Jenna
"Nice lively atmosphere & great service but food wasn't that impressive...The beef wellington was a bit tough & lacked flavour & the choc mousse was..."
Stacey Heyes
"Have been here a couple of times. One on a date night where we had two for one beef wellingtons. Not the best ive ever had but still tasty. Another..."
Vicki Wong
"Cute place located right in the heart of wellington city. Had amazing items on the menu. Not much choice for a vegetarian unfortunately. Had some..."
Katis_32
"Have been here twice. Got the fish and chips the first time and it was cooked amazingly. The second time I got a side salad and fries. The salads..."
Sarah Alberino
"THE TASTING ROOM IS NOW MY WATERING HOLE OF CHOICE! Chillaxing in the CBD has never been so easy. With a faux grass lawn and the option of..."
Crumpet King
"Great location for after work drinks on sunny evening. We decided to share a few small plates. We got chips, garlic bread, prawns and croquettes..."
Jenjaroo
"The Wellington dish is a must for any diner in this city. A little pricey but absolutely worth the cost and the wait. The staff were..."
Rhodri Williams
"A very nice meal. Having been about 15 times over the past couple years i finds its a good go to place if unsure of anywhere else. It still holds..."
Giuseppe
"Out for dinner on Thursday night, got seated straight away and started ordering soon after. Drinks and entrees were quickly on their way, the squid..."
Simon Kearsley
"The place is nice and wonderful to have an under floor see through cellar. We ordered Beef Wellington and another sirloin plate and both are tasty...."
Pink Pie
"Holy smoke batman, this place is fantastic. Great service and $10 Monteith's jugs at happy "hours". The beloved and I called into this..."
Redbull
"I had been lured to the Tasting Room by its menu, primarily by the allure of an ostrich carpaccio, something I had never tasted before. Cooked emu -..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"One of my favourite pubs, serving up delicious food and one of their standouts is their famous Beef Welllington. Every time we come here I am..."
Rosemary Young
"The Tasting Room lives up to its name. For brunch had the corn beef smash with fried eggs. At $15 it was an absolute bargain for a dish that was..."
Wilson Chau
"We tried the Tasting Room for Sunday Brunch. It was somewhere we'd been meaning to try for a while.The menu was a mix of standard and not..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Our table of four began with the platter for our entree. The platter was huge and very tasty, and we really didn't need any mains after this! We were..."
Sally
"Even the rugby going in the background, and the obvious delight of the crowd in response to the streaker could not take away from a fantastic meal at..."
Deb Kissick
"Awesum beef Wellington , loved it cooked perfect will definitely be going back again. Awesome waitresses always checking on you , great ambience and..."
Thomas Campbell
"Excellent service! The waitress would always go to our table to check if everything was alright. We had three cheese fondue for starter and Beef..."
Clara Cantal
"My husband and I are here in New Zealand for a holiday. We have been to a few places already in our short time in Wellington thus far.I have..."
Audry O'Brien
"Came here on a Sunday lunch, very friendly and helpful staff. Food was excellent. Sliders and cider great deal! Great casual..."
Courtney H
"I came here with my partner last night - We both had the Beef Wellington and it was really delicious. The sauce was awesome and the onion..."
David Watson
"I had an amazing experience there last night which showed what customer service is all about. There was a large number of people there and our order..."
Steve D
"Have been to this restaurant twice now. The first time early 2012 and waited for the waiters to come serve us. We watch another table get seated..."
Stevan Goodchild
"My husband and I recently tried The Tasting Room out as we had heard great things about the food. We both had the beef wellington and it was very..."
Nat M
"My sister and I dined here on Saturday night at Easter weekend. We arrived just after 6pm and were seated in the bar area (on quite high seats, but..."
Sarah Bevin
"It is one of my favourite places to dine in Wellington. On this occasion, in August, we started with a tasting plate of braised pork belly, then had..."
Sarah
"I visited recently with an Entertainment Book voucher - the meal was therefore quite cheap and i'm pleased to say delicious! I will return and..."
Christo
"We both had Beef Wellington which was yummy. The wine list is pretty good. We went on a week night and sat on the left hand side which was quieter..."
Kristina
"this was my first time in the tasting room I ordered the beef wellington which was Divine my partner got the wagoo burger he absolutely loved it and..."
Crystal
"I've dined at the Tasting Room 4-5 times for dinner and it's been unfailingly good.If you're a beef eater you can't go wrong with the Beef..."
Kara I
"We booked the private dining area for a group to kick off my hens party. I ordered the Duck Confit & it was divine. Everyone enjoyed their..."
LWard
"First time trying out beef wellington. The beef was tender and juicy, though the pastry was a bit wet and soft. Fish and chips was average . Great..."
Bella Law
"We went around lunch time in August when they were doing their 'Visa Wellington on a Plate' special. It wasn't packed at all, and the server was very..."
Jessica B.
"Friendly staff, tasteful food. We had beef Wellington, squid salad and fish and chips. Beer was great..."
Mian S
"Went last night to celebrate our engagement, staff couldn't have been nicer. Food was brillant and atmosphere was amazing. Thank you for making our..."
Jade Towler
"You have to get the beef Wellington! It was very tender, cooked to medium rare and flavorful. Have a beer while waiting for the meal to cook. The..."
Wendy Kelly Budd
"Such a lovely place to grab lunch and a beer or cocktail. Food was fresh and full of flavor, I had the salad with beef and my husband had the..."
ngareta nihoniho
"It's a great place for friends or colleagues to meet and talk.
They serve really good drinks and also have a good amount of burgers, starters,..."
Sreeram Nattath
"The ambiance was cool. I was able to pre-order our food and hence saved time. I ordered chicken salsa and enjoyed it. Also, I heard from other..."
Sri Vidya Mamidisetty
"Amazing place! We had absolutely delicious sirloin steak and braised lamb shank. Highly recommend choosing Pinot jus with the steak. And also this..."
Kristina Mikhailova
"One of my favourite places for a quiet drink. The wine and beer list is absolutely extensive and there is something for everyone. All the staff I..."
Hannah Allan
"When I saw they served beef Wellington I knew I had to try it, we're in Wellington after all. It was on point but did fall apart very easily,..."
Julien van der waal
"Cozy place. I recommend the Beef Wellington Burger and the sharing platter.
We went there for dinner on a public holiday. There was no holiday..."
Ray Botardo
"Tried Beef Wellington for the first time! Delicious!! Also had loaded fries and it's good as well. Just the gravy in both dishes made us feel a bit..."
Yuan Z
"Great selection of beers and good service, and a great food menu, great location. It is a bit pricy though and burger and a beer is likely to run you..."
Johnathon Preston
"Had a great meal here. Steak to order with side salad and a cocktail as the seltzer had sold out. No room for dessert. Eating inside or outside...."
John Russell
"delicious food. ordered beef wellington and brownie ala..."
"Nice location at the waterfront of Wellington. Atmosphere and decor was really nice and staff were friendly. Good food with big portions...."
Michael Chen
"Great experience with friendly and helpful staff. Good portion sizes and fantastic taste. Loved the overall vibe of the place too!(Ordered..."
Kalin Soden
"Loved the ambience and being on the waterfront made it special We had the steak sandwich, the seafood sandwich which was whitebait and the Ika..."
Tim 51
"The hangi here was the best I’ve ever tasted! Service was fast and awesome and coffee was good too. Would definitely recommend this place to Family..."
Shalom Ngaro
"Great food, reasonably priced. Perfect location. Can get a bit noisy at night. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner here. We love the fish basket...."
Oliver Dambeck
"Great location overlooking the Wellington lagoon. Great service and menu providing a truly authentic kiwi experience. A gem in the heart of..."
Ezra Fermanis
"Must visit cafe cuisine in Wellington. I just loved their style of serving really tasty food. Best place to make your dining experience..."
Steve Smith
"I would recommend this place for Cafe in Wellington. Their staffs are very friendly and attentive. I love their buffet menu...for Restaurant and..."
Steve Teile
"Had a really nice breakfast and coffee, the food took a while but it was worth the wait. A very nice outdoor seating, especially great on a nice..."
Josh Evans
"Brilliant location with a relaxed vibe. We ordered cabinet food because we had a hungry toddler who couldnt wait but it took ages and our friend's..."
Eating My Way Around
"Lovely location for brunch/lunch on a beautiful sunny day. Food wasn't really mind-blowing but still good and enjoyable. Service was pretty good..."
M
"Been here for a drink a few times but never for food. However had lunch there today. I had the Paua Fritter which was amazing, the rest our group had..."
Steph Michie
"This place is really well located by the water where you can see life going by. Waiters tend to be nice as well, on a sunny day you better get in..."
Ines
"Was Welcomed by friendly staff as soon as we walked through the door, Was full so had not much choice where to sit but that was okay. The food was..."
Hay Shack
"Great food and service. First time there and we will be back also a fantastic location. Reasonable price food. We had wedges, chicken quesadilla,..."
Ian De Terte
"First Impression : Impressive view, seating, cabinet variety We ordered the chicken salad burger (really nice), the steak sandwich (did not like..."
Jayita
"Stumbled on this cafe some months ago, and been back twice since. Nice place for a quick bite and for chilling with your friends or family. Lamb..."
Shiny H Appy
"Always come here for happy hour if you're after wine because they give out a seriously good deal. 225mL for $15 is always a winner and sitting in the..."
Vicki Wong
"Locals say ya can't beat Wellington on a good day and today was perfect weather for a bite to eat out and about near the water.Haven't been..."
RaeRae
"Wellington's Summer had lasted all of two days and it was back to severe rain. I was at work so wanted to go somewhere close for lunch. The BP..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Well flavoured prawn skewers on a great salad, and interesting menu choices. The cabinet food is also varied and fresh. Unfortunately it took a long..."
EpiCurious
"After visiting Te Papa we decided to stop for a drink and a snack. Karaka is on the waterfront and the grass slope outside lend a good place for bean..."
Peter W
"Had an amazing time in karaka cafe especially with the view and the atmosphere of the place however i am very disappointed by the food , i ordered..."
Caroline
"20th July, we came for lunch for the first time at Karaka Cafe. Coffee was good. I had the Hangi pork belly, and my wife had the fish of the day. The..."
Brian Tran
"Excellent brunch. Awesome Eggs Benedict. So nice not on bread when u r gluten restricted. Awesome place all round. Service good. Really central too...."
Matthew
"These guys know what they are doing when it comes to service and yummy kai. Loved the view on a nice sunny day too. Absolutely a fave cafe of mine..."
Virginia Phoenix Pace
"Wonderful location and very good food. We chose to go for the large hangi bowl. It easily fed the five of us and was the most flavourful hangi I have..."
Cheyneismyhero
"Group of 6 had lunch here last weekend. Great spot and a lovely ambience. Friendly staff - although we got a second wait person later on after our..."
Tania W
"My family and I recently had breakfast at Karaka and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The location and view was lovely, the service in general was..."
Paula Berg
"Fantastic service, especially great with kids, like really really great - cornflakes and colouring while the adults have eggs on delicious hangi hash..."
Hannah Clarke
"I visited for lunch recently with a group of 6. Most of us had cabinet food which was all brought to the table quickly & was delicious. Outlook..."
Barbara Topp
"Apart from the great location and beautiful scenery I MUST comment on the outstanding service I received at Karaka Cafe. I went in for lunch and..."
Genn
"I have visited the cafe a number of times with work colleagues and have enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. This cafe has an upmarket..."
Madnil
"What a beautiful, stunning place. I am a kiwi at heart I live in Australia. Last week I was on a cruise with my wife we are Newlyweds and I wanted to..."
Zebastian Warren
"Despite what other reviewers have written, I love the Karaka Cafe and return there once or twice a week. The coffee is good, I have had no complaints..."
Duncan Steel
"Delicious food and beautiful setting, ended up staying alot longer then we thought we would! Drinks, entrees, mains and desserts were all fab. Super..."
Katy
"We love eating here & often meet friends here for meals & drinks as they offer something a little bit different to other cafe in Wellington...."
Lisa Turia
"Wow what a beautiful place and what a busy cafe. Service great and friendly, food delicious. We had to order at the counter, which is common in..."
Lee Leigh
"I went to Karaka Cafe yesterday with a friend from out of town and we were only planning to stay for a drink and then head off to explore other parts..."
Amy Zhang
"Had the yummiest breakfast just after 8am this morning. Casual and of course greeted with Kia Ora! Smart staff. No fuss. But efficient. Greatest..."
Mere Pohatu
"OMG... tha caramel slice is to die for! I honestly loved it so much had them courier some more up to Auckland as couldn't do without..."
Bernadette Mark
"Loved the overall experience of this cafe. Will definitely be..."
Susan Bligh
"I first came to Karaka Cafe when they opened in 2011..I was not over the moon with my first experience although I came back recently as I wanted to..."
Arihia
"I had a delightful time at Karaka Cafe and my friends who live in NZ highly recommended it. As a person with a vision impairment, I and my friends..."
Elise Lonsdale
"It is so cool to find a café with an emphasis on Maori culture and language – Maori Television playing silently on a TV on the wall, Katchafire on..."
The Guppy
"It was a cold day in Wellington, but the atmosphere at Karaka was warm and welcoming! It was the first time the 4 of us (girls catchup) had..."
Isabel
"This was an amazing cafe the cabinet food look amazing and tasted great i really enjoyed it will be back!!..."
Ben Hobs
"This Cafe should become a must try for any true Kiwi or tourist wanting a Traditional (Exquisite) New Zealand meal.Karaka Cafe combines..."
Kat Falepau
"This place is nice and friendly and gets the last of the afternoon sun. We went late on a Saturday afternoon. We just had some cake and a hot..."
Reviewer007
"Fantastic place! Went there for brunch. Food was great, location was too, loved the Te Reo touch on the menu. Love that they have a variation of eggs..."
Tania Lynch
"Had lunch with a friend at Karaka on Tuesday. It's great. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Staff extra friendly and great service...."
Amanda Morrison
"Awesome place, went for an evening meal on a Wednesday. I had the salmon and OMG it was beautiful. I was with a group and we all found our meals were..."
Nikki
"Was here on 7th Oct 2023 as part of the Weta Workshop tour package that included lunch here at the Karaka.
Brilliant staff and could not fault them..."
Gerard McCall
"My wife and I had brunch here this morning.
We ordered the Breakfast Burger and the French Toast. The staff were very attentive and professional, and..."
Ben Myatt
"Great kai and lovely service, was dining earlier in the day so not too busy but can imagine this place would get crazy! Excellent service, great..."
Emma Riddell
"Great location on the waterfront. You can sit outside and see the lagoon or inside where it's cosy. The staff were lovely and good delicious. The hot..."
T Trifonoff
"Great service nice food and big portions for the value lovely staff definitely go have a try recommend iced chocolate and hangi the iced chocolate..."
JGT Asrai
"First hangi I ate so I can't compare but it was really amazing, and I took the sparkling water with Manuka honey which was really good as well. If I..."
Elyse Roussey
"We were out and about at the waterfront, and came across a small door with the telltale signs of a cafe, it turned out to be the rear entrance to..."
Aaron Bublitz
"what a great way to start our day for our whanau. Once our brains caught up with our eyes from all the visuals surrounding the cafe, our pukus were..."
#girlonthecob New zealand
"Great menu, delicious breakfast and traditional meals.
A good place to work or relax in front of the..."
Andrés Rubinstein
"Delish food and beautiful atmostsphere! Will def return for the other items on the menu!..."
Vinegar Taro Chips with Smoked Eggplant and Palusami Dip
Non Seafood Lover
Oyster
Steamed Maitaitai with Fijian Turmeric
Tempura Kumera
Potato Mashed Potatoes and Skins
Asparagus
Curry
Fish Cooked in Banana Leaf
Big Kahuna Burger
Salmon
Beef
Chocolate Mousse
Burger
Coconut Cream
Slow Roasted
Lamb
Fish
Volcano Cocktails
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"We dined at Lulu as part of a voucher promotion, we were not disappointed.Lulu specialises in share plates, both small & large.The two of..."
Ruth Whittle
"Booked online for my son's 21st dinner celebration, found the staff very helpful and friendly on the phone. On our arrival staff were very welcoming..."
Miri Sepulona Malaitai
"Came here for my wife’s birthday I booked online, which was easyFood was nice the smaller plates were smallportions but..."
Tim 51
"Oustanding food and service! We had a number of sharing plates and everything was delicious as were the cocktails. Enough veg and vegan options to..."
Eating My Way Around
"This pl is very cool - the atmosphere was very chill - loved the music playing & the staff service was awesome. Had a bunch of nibbles, small plates..."
Sei
"great cocktails, top service , best food!!! highly recommenced for a night out in wellington. Soft pull apart lamb, succulent chicken and whole..."
Tracey Lear
"I had dinner here last night with 7 others and we absolutely loved it! We were in food heaven.Coffee rubbed lamb shoulder was incredible it..."
Hayley Osborne
"Been waiting a while to try this place with my wife.. Got there early evening and was surprised to find a couple of our first choice courses were..."
Grahame Grim Thompson
"Snazzy little update to the previous tenant. Great place for cocktails and great meals! Love the new vibe of the venue and the heated seats are still..."
Mareko Panapa
"As always, a fabulous experience at Lulu! We went in for steak night on Wednesday. The steak was perfectly cooked to our liking, and the sharing..."
Lendl Oosthuizen
"Amazing evening. Kai was beautiful and with 50% off we smashed that menu. Drinks were flowing as well...."
Sheryl Waru
"Service was friendly and wonderful. The food and drinks came out quickly and was delicious. l totally reccommend dining here. I'll be..."
Maralda Williams
"Went for the WOAP burger which was fun and delicious! Great if you’re with a group of people as the burger feeds 3-4 people and comes out served on..."
Karla Sopp
"Great atmosphere and lovely staff! We had oysters for starter and 4 other dishes, pulled duck, pork ribs, tuna and roasted baby carrots to share...."
Lina Le
"We had a few hours to kill before dinner for our work Christmas party so made a booking online for drinks and nibbles 5 hours beforehand- super easy..."
Kristi Wenlock
"We're always impressed with the food & drink @Lulubarnz. Their new menu is the most mature & refined yet - drawing heavily on an Oceania / Aotearoa..."
Tom Huthwaite
"The food is so delicious, we loved everything we selected, every dish was well designed and a little bit different. Try the charcoal grilled market..."
Graeme Browne
"The food was pretty good. The deserts were amazing. 9 of us ordered shared plates - we ended up ordering most things on the menu. 3 of us are..."
Tiffany Watts
"Booked Kiki Bar for a private function. It is the perfect venue for an intimate gathering. From booking to the event, communication was great, and..."
Joseph Baker
"We visited for a quick dinner and drinks before a meeting, a repeat visit as one of our number (a visitor from the provinces!) had enjoyed it so much..."
Kelly
"Such a beautiful place to eat, staff were friendly and super helpful in regard to how much food to buy. Food was 10/10. Drinks were also 10/10...."
Sammy Emsley
"I ate at the bar and all the food was recommended by the staff. They know what's great alright. They food was delicious just like I was getting at..."
Angela Ross
"Excellent experience. Bar manager Jay is very knowledgeable with his drink and creates something amazing according to what you like, such an awesome..."
"Great place for excellent craft beers made in-house as well as many made by other brewers. We enjoyed two of their hazy IPAs along with yummy fish..."
Marsha Russell
"Groovy interior, loved the posters of the beer labels. Big space for people to meet up, awesome music played at good volume so conversations can be..."
Michelle Fraser
"Man this was a treat to eat and have a few drinks at. The outdoor seating is great, food is above my expectations and a wide variety of beer to try...."
Bray W
"Had an incredible night here, amazing selection of different drinks, definitely something for everyone!! My group ordered a bbq platter of sorts and..."
Isaac Edwards
"Excellent craft beer & great central location for meetings. Highly recommend the Tiger 🐅 Rye Beer. Friendly atmosphere & high level of detail in..."
Charles Jarvis
"Lovely space and vibe. Super friendly, attentive, personable and down to earth staff. Love me a pug, so the Charlie XPA was a no brainer beer choice..."
Deborah Hughes
"Fork & Brewer differentiates itself by not only providing its own beer but that of other exceptional breweries. It is a great venue with a great beer..."
Andrew McDermott
"My regular after work spot for a reason, even midweek evening the place is often packed with a great atmosphere, Friday nights always good vibes...."
Jack
"We were here for a large group gathering during the Women’s World Cup. Our group had a wonderful time. The food and beers were great, and the..."
Marin Laubscher
"Great food and beer! In the CBD this little place is tucked away for your enjoyment. The burger was very flavorful and it had to be eaten with a..."
Christopher Carlsson
"Had a family lunch as they had a big group event. Food was great and the grandkids had food they liked. Bill was $90 for 4 adults and 2 kids. Good..."
Kim Szentivanyi
"Great staff, helpful and friendly. Didn't eat but may do next..."
Joe Andersen
"Lively after work crowd great mix of people, even better choice of..."
SHANE Green
"The best service we have had in a veeeery long time! Thanks Emma your attentive service was excellent. The food was amazing too and awesome selection..."
Roger B
"Super awesome beer selection. Can pretty much get anything you want on tap and awesome to see heaps of unknown craft beer companies too. Food was..."
Luke Mansell
"Fork and nice place
I would like to go..."
Dokyun Kim
"Fantastic selection of craft beers to chose from. Burgers were great as well. Will definitely visit again next time we are in..."
"Q hotel is one of the best hotel we have ever stayed in anywhere in the world. Central location. All major tourist attractions are within 15, 20..."
Pc Tong
"Excellent location in Cuba Stree. Rooms are very clean and spacious. Staff is very friendly. It has a small gym and a small heated pool. Highly..."
Manoj de Mel
"Great location. New side accommodation is great. Pool and viewing platform. Food is ok. Dunlop room too hot needs aircon. Had a conference here and..."
Michelle A
"I love the Style, one if the best hotel entrances in Wellington, has that Crazy Rich Asians look about..."
Ricky Sue
"Fantastic Location! Stayed here and booked an event to be held here. They bent over backwards to accommodate us and were very disability friendly..."
Amanda Johnstone
"Reception services is fairly quick and helpful, though we couldn't get a single extra pillow. The room is large and fairly clean but we were caught..."
Thomas Teng-Yan Loke
"Fantastic location.
Very helpful staff. Cleaners probably need a check list of what is supposed to be in each room. It seemed to be a little..."
Andrew Tweedie
"This is the most convenient location for exploring the city. We were right in the middle of the city so we could walk everywhere we wanted to go. Our..."
Daniel and Alysha Rowe
"The location is probably the best thing about the CQ Hotel, putting you right on Cuba Street amidst a wide range of dining and shopping options. The..."
Patrick Cummuskey
"Great location provides easy access to bars, restaurants and nightlife on Cuba Street. Can be a little noisy at times, but if you want a quiet place..."
"Awesome spot for dates! Especially when the suns out. We found the service to be amazing and the breakfast was delicious. We also loved the..."
Sheryl
"The food was great and the service execellent.The scenery was great as well. There is lots on the menue with good veg options. The soup was..."
Hanmer Springs
"We reserved a table outside for four + my dog for breakfast.Staff were very friendly and very accommodating and provided a bowl of water for my..."
Tim 51
"Loved this place. Outside you could enjoy the gardens or sit inside in the cool of the air conditioner. Food was lovely and they made a awesome ice..."
Marigold
"I came here for lunch. They have great food with decent prices. There was unfortunately a muck up with our order where thy didn’t right down my..."
Crackerjacker
"This place is great for families and kids and is a great spot to chill and fill after a walk around the garden. I highly recommend the crepes with..."
R-Dee Roche
"We enjoyed the surrounds here in the rose gardens next to the indoor glass houses. There are always lots of people here but don't be put off by the..."
Megha Dogra
"On a wet cold day in Wellington, we headed up to Picnic Cafe for a family lunch. The glasshouse was light, and lovey and warm. Service was great. We..."
Fern
"Popped in here for a coffee and snack on our way down from visiting the top of Kelburn. We loved the greenhouse feel to the inside and the..."
Binula
"Wow really impressed with this place. I ordered the chicken cesar salad for me and also the kids picnic box plus coffee. Sure total was over $35 but..."
Arron Parker
"Been here few times.I've had the toasted muesli and poached eggs. It seems fairly consistent, I liked the toasted muesli with rhubarb..."
Ken Himu
"Had a great meal with my girlfriend. The fastest service I have ever had. I also love the kind and friendly staff. Will definitely be back. I had..."
Mike Pim
"We came here for a afternoon tea, but unfortunately it was a rainy day and we could not stay outside and enjoy the view of rose garden. We got a..."
Holly He
"Went to the place for brunch in a sunny (but windy) wellington day.I ordered a curry chicken with almond croissant plus a bowl of salad...."
Vogue Foodie
"I love the location and the care from the staff I have received. One visit, the waiter asked me how many friends I had coming to join me. This was so..."
Gretchen Buwalda
"I highly recommend this after your visit to the gardens. They do great tea , coffee and cakes. Seldom you get served tea with a tray set but here..."
Jaistar83
"Came with visitors from out of town. This was the best café experience we have ever had. The ambience was (of course) great, considering where it..."
Brian Pike
"Went here with parents a little while back, it was a sunny day and the food and coffee was exceptional. Chorizo is just a nice sausage, loved their..."
Curtis Chan
"Will definitely go backGreat food, great coffee and a nice peaceful atmosphere overlooking the rose gardens.Great place to relax..."
Vincent G
"We had our wedding at Picnic a couple of weeks ago. we were incredibly impressed with Paul, Andy, Ana and the staff. they made us feel very..."
Paul
"I have had lunch, brunch and tea here with mates and they have never been disappointed! Staffs has always been more than pleasant, and always served..."
EatingBuddy
"This is such a beautiful spot, there are loads of tables outside, and not so many inside, which is actually quite nice, rather than them being..."
Yum O
"I love this picnic cafe with a nice view of the park. Perfect place after a long walk in the botanical garden.
The passionfruit cheesecake with..."
Gleeko Magpoc
"Picnic Café - serene bites amidst Nature's Hub. Tucked within the City Botanic Gardens, this bustling spot offers delightful fare and beverages...."
Peter Kurdulija
"Absolutely delicious soup for lunch today. A delightful place to rest and revive on the walk down from the cable car. A large menu full of..."
Linda Jowsey
"Lovely place! I absolutely love the ambience and the view! Great coffee, fantastic food and pastries, and excellent service. Best place to go for a..."
Mahnaz
"Visited the Picnic Cafe last Wednesday. Telephoned, and the very helpful owner Paul happily took our booking and allocated the perfect table in the..."
John Sullivan
"It was a really nice place to have lunch.
You order and get a number, and then your food/drinks are brought to you.
The creamy mushroom medley in..."
Stewart McDonald
"Can be so busy here, well worth the wait on the weekends. Very organised and helpful staff that work very hard to keep all the customers fed and..."
A Bahrij
"Awesome service, friendly staff. - Even with a larger group, there were no issues.
Food was reasonably priced and spot on. Fairly busy at the time,..."
Brendon Allen
"Here is a place I like to stay whole morning. Refresh and relax my mind. Food is value for money, yummy. Kids enjoyed their Cute picnic boxes...."
Rikki Mitchell Family
"Place is lovely and will be beautiful when the roses come out... was a little disappointed with the cleaning aspect of the place, had to send back..."
Charlotte Porter
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5stars to the overall experience.
I guess the fact the cafe is in the middle of the botanical garden and it was a sunny day, created..."
María Paz Cárcamo Agüero
"The most kind and hospitable staff. We were parched after a walk from the quayside and needed a drink of water. We were kindly offered a table and a..."
H L
"This is a great Cafe. They are often very busy, but they are extremely well organised. Even though it was fairly full when we got there, ordering..."
Andrew Thompson-Davies
"Visiting Wellington.
The Big Picnic Breakfast is good.
Came back for another, but decided to try the Special Butter Chicken Pie. So..."
Alfred Ong
"Beautiful location with inside/outside seating options. Quick and friendly service and the food was fresh, well presented and delicious. Great..."
Melanie Burrow
"Amazing brunch spot. Great variety of things on the menu and is absolutely delicious! Coffee was also great. Staff are really kind and have a really..."
Maddy TB
"Amazing place to grab a bite to eat and coffee or drink. The food is out of this world. Staff are awesome. Their smoked salmon is unreal. Can't..."
Carol McVeigh
"What a delicious food! We had a brunch and it couldn't be better. Service was excellent, too. Highly..."
"Very nice lunch in a sunny weather. The seafood linguine was delicious. The chicken sandwiches with chips are tasty with good portion. A bit sad that..."
Olivia Hodgson
"Came in and had a pint of Monteith's Black Beer, which was delicious. Is a cozy little spot, but loud as it was kind of busy at lunchtime. When I..."
Cori Williams
"An amazing place and very welcoming staff.
Seating setup is very convenient for groups and very good options in the menu.
I usually find something I..."
Ahmed Elsawaf
"Excellent service 👏 👍 this morning 10.40am
Gentleman-tall, who showed me to his favorite corner table with a view, took my order, really..."
miriam uy
"Had lunch early on this week. They didn't have a lot of what we were wanting on the menu. Had the fish and chips. The curry sauce it came with, was..."
Fay Fruean-Va'ai
"A slice of home, no matter if you're American, European, Aussie, or local - this is a true pub.
It's breakfast only in the morning, and I had some..."
Adam Hofmann
"Beautiful place. Very delicious beef hamburger. Very delicious tea. We sit we talked with friends. We enjoyed it. Very good service..."
gosmami
"We were a group of four. We had made a booking for a table. It was private and cosy.
We received a warm welcome.
Nice pub food.
Pie, steaks, and..."
susan young
"Yummy sirloin 2 for $30 steak dinner !!😋
The Chicken Rice Rissotto was also nice. So was the salmon mains.
The standout mains was the Chicken Cos..."
Phillip Yee
""The Old Bailey" has always been a great pub with good value food options. During COVID-19 they have introduced an App to order meals from your..."
Graeme Wooller
"Went for a farewell get together, busy on a Thursday night, good table service and menu, our waiter was attentive, chatty, checked on our meals and..."
G Jones (GJ)
"Visited this place on the weekend and ordered their 2 for 1 steak. The steak was perfect, the chips were crispy and salad and sauce compliments the..."
Sam Pineda
"Excellent service from Rachel very friendly and super customer service. Thank you very much you put a smile to my stressful morning. Food was also..."
mick mckeever
"Great bar with a nice atmosphere and wonderful food. Staff and friendly patrons are pieceful, and the meal sizes are..."
daveandALL all
"Had dinner there tonight. Served by Anthony who was great. Friendly and professional. Great place to chill and have a beer and..."
"FOOD: Panko cauliflower was life-changing! 🔥 Proper seasoning, great texture, enough cheesiness, you’d barely notice you’re eating..."
Meimei
"I first knew the restaurant from First Table, and my friend worked there before, so I came to try their beef, surprisingly, their lamb is as..."
Vicky Yiu
"This place is very good at what they do. The steak cuts, cooking of the cuts, sauces, sides and wines are on point!!! I found having a steak with a..."
Mareko Panapa
"Food: 4/5Ambiance: 4.5/5Service: 5/5Ordered garlic ciabatta, 21 day dry aged beef burger and 35 day dry aged 500g..."
Vogue Foodie
"Portlander is situated inside the Rydges hotel and we had decided to come here for dinner. The service on arrival was friendly and we were seated..."
LiLi Bee
"Went for dinner for the first time here tonight and it was very surprising. The food portions were quite generous - which was nice and it was hot,..."
Sei
"Came for Burger Wellington on a Plate. Was a steak burger with Fix and Fog peanut butter, it was really nice. Loved how it was served in a box...."
Sharon Harvey
"Had the chance of stopping by this little gem last weekend! Good date place if you want something intimate. The cocktails are nice and reasonably..."
Panini T
"portlander bar and grill is one of the best steak houses ive been to with its restaurant style cuts and atmosphere. I ordered the free range hereford..."
Tate Hollis
"Went here for dinner with hubby. Awesome food. Customer service was good and atmosphere was nice. Nice and easy to get remaining food in a takeaway..."
Tbroadley
"Having returned from a disappointing restaurant meal where we left our food we returned to the hotel and ordered the Portlander dry aged burger. It..."
Megha Dogra
"The food is excellent and the place looks great after their refurb. Definitely on the more pricey side of dining but definitely worth..."
Plaunge
"Had Ribs and desserts. The ribs were especially juicy and rich in flavour. It took quite awhile to be served but it serves the purpose. Dessert was..."
AA
"Came here as we stayed at the Hotel above. I had the fish which was beautiful & my partner had the steak. Couldn't fault it. We also had room service..."
Sara King
"Came here for dinner sometime last month and I really like the restaurant's classy, comfortable vibe. We ordered their wakanui steak and lamb shank..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Came here with my family on a trip of Wellington.Atmosphere was amazing. We started with some natural oysters and wine, it was so so so..."
Mimirello
"We had another great lunch at Portlander today. And I'm starting to see a bit of a trend in three areas;1. The quality of meat is always..."
The Wanderer
"Utterly impressed for a hotel place. I came for dinner because of the Entertainment Card discount. I stayed for 4 hours because of the food..."
Mya
"Went last night for a work dinner, the steak tartare was unbelievable as was the crime brûlée. cheese platter and salami platter was..."
Salya
"Went there on Saturday part of a party of 14 we emailed thru our order 2 weeks earlier we were going to the rugby so wanted to eat before the match...."
Rene Robertson
"Love the little outside area on a nice day. The shredded lamb burger is something to behold - I return purely for this item. Also amazing selection..."
Richard Naylor
"Superbly cooked steak! Gave this restaurant s hi with a foodie friend and while the menu is a little limited if you don't want steak - if you DO want..."
EpiCurious
"Stay here for work frequently Normally venture out for dinner but decided to eat at the hotel. Was busy but got a table easily. Decided on the..."
Nik
"Was positively impressed by breakfast service at Portlander. The buffet bar had sophisticated options to cater for any taste or preference. There was..."
Olga Palmer
"I've only been here once and it was a great experience. I had a delicious burger and my partner had an equally yummy steak. Portion looked small when..."
Sammy Jo
"Often frequent this spot for coffees and other drinks during the day. Its a nice comfy and quiet spot so good for chats and there is a little buzz..."
Team Thomas
"Hands down one of the best restaurants in Wellington. If you want a decent steak cooked perfectly, then this is the place you need to go to. I've..."
Damage
"Saw this as one of the recommended places for steak, brought my parents here for their last night in Wellington. Decided on this place as soon as I..."
Lesley Chen
"We are regulars here. The food is consistently good and the service is always excellent. The steaks are extremely tender and cooked to..."
FurryBrownGuy
"If you want a quality steak, cooked exactly the way you want it, this is the place to go. I found it to be a bit pricey for what was actually plated,..."
Featured Eats
"The food was delicious and the service 10/10. I had the entrée porkbelly and scallops and confuit duck for my main. Superb! Definitely a fave in..."
Manz87
"I wouldn't usually venture into a hotel restaurant - always feel they are the domain of tourists and travellers on business. Winning a voucher for..."
Philip Reeve
"The breakfast buffet is outstanding especially the continental section. Also fantastic for those gluten free like me. You must try the pancake..."
Dani Hennessy
"Took my boyfriend here the night of the hobbit movie midnight screening, we missed our train and called to change our reservation the staff were more..."
Stasha Rapata
"The mashed potato alone is worth a trip here. It's so good. The chunky fries and onion rings were also superb. My only complaint is the dessert..."
Kate
"I've been here twice for Wellington On A Plate, and quite a few birthdays now (mine and others)... I have complete confidence in being able to..."
WineListPlease
"We came here before heading to WOW, it was pretty full of people heading that way and making use of their special menu.The food was good, I..."
Muffin Mum
"I have been here for coffee and drinks on a number of occasions at varying times of day. Usually I have found the service pleasant and prompt. On my..."
PeterMS
"Pork ribs with beautiful slaw and thick cut potato wedge chips- amazing. The meat just fell off the bone and so so saucy. Expensive but worth it...."
SarahandElla
"Breakfast is SUPERB! We come here quite often. $29 but worth every cent especially for those big eaters! Very unique, love the milk/juice bottles,..."
Geneva Pearson
"Stayed at Rydges last week and ate here for breakfast. SO GOOD. Really enjoyed it. great selection of food, plenty available and everything was..."
Fleur Peps
"I took my wife out for a quick lunch before going on to something else .We were met at the counter with a great smile and were told we would have a..."
Wayne Tuapola
"The most amazing steak I have ever tasted, hands down. Cooked to perfection, with excellent and simple sides to compliment it. The cocktails weren't..."
CaptFuntimes
"Our party of six dined here at the Portlander Bar & Grill last night. Four of us chose the same main course. This was to be the Pistachio Lamb...."
Bob Lee
"I wanted to take my partner here because he's a man who likes his steak and he was not disappointed! We didn't have a reservation and it was quite..."
Joanne
"Magnificent service, great people, awesome food. It was 22.15, I had thought they close at 23.30 when in fact it was 22.30 (boo wellingtonnz.com) but..."
Kutluhan
"Myself and partner visited Portlander for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. We started with a dark beer loaf, which was full of grains, loved it. I..."
Biggie C
"Four of us went for a friend’s birthday, and as the friend had recently dined there and said he’d be back for his birthday he was recognised and..."
Annie Mckissack
"Learnt about their burgers just the other day.Decided to give the lamb one a try. It was delicious - pulled lamb cooked in duch fat - just..."
Rosemary Young
"We stayed at the Rydges Hotel and had breakfast, lunch and dinner at Portlander over the duration of our stay. The service was excellent with..."
Izzy Holland
"I dined here with friends on a Saturday night, the service and food were great. My friends had the lamb which they both enjoyed and I had the fish of..."
Leigh H
"After attending WOW last Sunday my wife and I went for dinner at the Portlander. We were very impressed with the staff who were very friendly and as..."
Paul Jennings
"My partner and I recently dined at the Portlander and found a complete service from the time we walked in to the time we left. The service was second..."
Anna Leahy
"We have recently been lucky to dine at Portlander Bar and Grill, we weren't sure what to expect as we took our 3 kids with us. We had a great time,..."
Paul F
"Yum! The dinner we had here was excellent. We each had 3 courses and enjoyed them all. The entree was fresh seafood including lovely whitebait..."
Kimmy
"I went there earlier this month with my family and my partner's family. The food was absolutely delicious. I had a steak that was cooked perfectly to..."
Wendy Yee
"Fantastic night at Portlander.Last Friday myself and the lads from work wanted a few beers after a long busy week at work.Great..."
Shane Walker
"WOW, what an amazing experience, "portlander" is by far the biggest thing to hit Wellington, if I could I would eat there every night.My partner..."
Jade Redfern
"We are Aucklanders who were fortunate enough to be invited to this new restaurant. It gave us the opportunity to compare the standard of fine dining..."
Wai Se Fei
"I went to the Portlander with a couple of friends and it was a really enjoyable evening. The service was great, staff were very friendly, and no..."
Jessica Young
"Recently my husband and I were celebrating our anniversary dinner and decided to go to the Portlander after hearing great things from some of our..."
Kazia Ataria
"My husband and I recently went to the restaurant at Rydges Wellington - The Portlander. We had heard several good things about this restaurant and..."
Belinda N
"I was recently invited to join a friend at the Portlander Restaurant at Rydges Hotel in Wellington. Everything about my experience was amazing. Such..."
Emily Nixon
"I have to say that the Portlander cooks the BEST steaks in town. Sirloin steak on the bone is to die for. Service was impressive and the overall..."
Matt
"My husband and I chose this restaurant as we wanted to show our future in-laws the standard of fine dining in Wellington and we were not let down at..."
Jennifer Yee
"Upon arrival at the Portlander Bar & Grill, I found the atmosphere warm and pleasant, and the wait staff were all very personable, knowledgeable..."
Major Yee
"This place is unreal, we had a meal here on Saturday night and the place was humming. We had heard about the place through friends and they were so..."
Rob Von Hartitzsch
"Amazing!! A large group of us dined here for "Wellington on a Plate - Long Lunch - Grain vs Grass Fed" and all I can say is amazing. Every single..."
Fam Webster
"A group of friends and I went for a leaving dinner (about 12 of us) and were blown away at how attentive the staff were to such a big group. Normally..."
Katy Smart
"I walk past the window everyday and thought I would give it a go. WOW is all I can say, restaurant was full so had to wait for a table in lounge bar..."
Sam
"I had dinner with colleagues and was blown away by the atmosphere of the place and the food was excellent. I haven't found it in too many, if any..."
Andrew O
"I went here with a business associate and had a fantastic experience. My t-bone was absolutely the lovely, large, perfectly cooked piece of meat I..."
David Blue
"I have been here twice and both times had a steak. Those two steaks share first equal for the best steaks I have ever had. So delicious - and not as..."
Laura Kay
"Nice restaurant we had the tomahawk 800g. We waited for awhile as we were advised it might take longer as the steak was big but it was cooked to..."
Ann K
"The desserts at Portlander restaurant are simply delightful! Their selection offers a delectable array of flavors and textures. From rich and creamy..."
Mahdi Abdollahi
"What a delicious celebratory meal we enjoyed for my daughter’s graduation from Victoria University. There were 6 adults and the men chose the..."
Kelly Beckett
"Several hit it out of the park. We arrived without a reservation and when only the bar was open. We asked for a food accommodation and they..."
Andrea Brentano
"Just had a really great meal here, the food was outstanding, the service was top notch, the staff are amazing. Really could not recommend more...."
Lyndelle Barnett
"My goodness the food was delicious. Their lamb steak/rib combo, Maryland chicken & cauliflower gratin is our new favorite. Best of all is their..."
Nicola Sims
"Had my birthday dinner here tonight and it was amazing. Service was top notched, both servers were pleasant, really helpful and gave great..."
Amanda Pledger
"Located inside a nice, clean hotel. Food was very yommy, had the smoked chowder which was super nice and filling. Texture just the right amount of..."
Peony Yang
"Located onsite within The Rydges Hotel on the ground floor. Nice atmosphere and friendly service from the waitresses. Easy access for wheelchairs and..."
PL V
"Our waiter made our evening very enjoyable. He was very friendly and attentive.
Wife loved the steak, and I had the rump and ribs were..."
Zac Farrugia
"I had “the cheese burger” and this is the best ever! This is what the cheese burger is. It was not only cheesy but patty was so yummy. Plus,..."
JOHN AHN
"Beef is delicious but I was expecting a bit more of bacon. And it would be good to have the option for an aioli instead of regular tomato..."
"We went to this place before the test rugby match. The food was great. The service was a bit slow but that is probably due to the restaurant being..."
Ian De Terte
"Family birthday, 10 of us. Great atmosphere and decor here. Open kitchen.I’m vegan and was advised to go wheat free last week (I’m..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Great food, had the mushrooms (Funghi Trifolati), and the Veal (Scalppino de Vittelo), also the tiramisu and the lava cake was excellent! Very..."
James Ong
"The food is to die for. Bravo the chef. We ate and drank all night. The entree is stunning. The duck was beautiful. Eat here any time. ..."
Ken White
"Lovely Italian restaurant. Went on a midweek evening for dinner and it was surprisingly full so I would definitely recommend booking to ensure..."
BethHolden
"Very warm setting! Tasty food! Definitely going back for more. Highly recommended! Even look like family restaurant, but the presentation of our dish..."
Freyawang913
"The nice juicy rib eye steak served here with porta bella mushroom and in red wine jus was "the best" l had in years!!My five fellow diners..."
PhillipYee
"Came here for a date night on a Friday. Place was very busy and had a nice friendly atmosphere , Waitress was Italian and lovely. I had the seafood..."
Ohhh Neil
"Once again an amazing Italian experience; great ambience coupled with great food and service. We dined with our kids and friends, portions fab and..."
Fiona Breen
"Lovely small restaurant. Food was so tastey and fresh. We had pizzas and it definitely got up there of the best ones we have ever had...."
Zoe Ruth
"I'll be coming back here! A very enjoyable meal, entrées, mains and desert were all very flavorsome, well presented, generous and thoroughly..."
James Cole
"This has to be the best Italian in town. The food was amazing, fresh, homemade pasta with great flavours. The service was spot on. The waitress..."
Eileen Basher
"Love the food and the service, the variety and quality of the dishes are outstanding.Our children enjoy the kids menuThe wine menu..."
John Crawford
"I dined here with some friends from out of town and experienced great service. The waiter kept topping up our drinks and kindly explained mains on..."
Angela Liu
"I heard nice things about this place so my expectations were quite high. We went for dinner here, the place is really cozy and cute.We ordered..."
Meenu Daniel
"Been a few times and had a really enjoyable meal each time. Good selection of pasta and pizza plus the service is always attentive.Great value..."
Elliott Breen
"Warm atmosphere and tasty pizza. Enjoyed the rustic atmosphere in Nostra with their tasty pizzas. Nice to also have drinks from Sprig and Fern next..."
Jznz
"Cosa Nostra is authentic, delicious, cosy, and absolutely one of our faves! They know how to do Italian well and have copious amount of chilli garlic..."
Humbleluxury
"Warm, cosy environment with friendly staff. Clams were amazing, cannelloni brilliant. Definitely will go again and try the Issas they looked greT and..."
Liz Oconnor
"My first visit to Cosa Nostra and I couldn't fault it. The atmosphere is cosy with a real Italian feel. The food was to die for. We shared..."
Donna Yarrall
"Had dinner at Cosa Nostra for the fourth time this week! When visiting Wellington, I stay at The Shepherd's Arms over the road and just love the..."
Graeme Lindsay
"Service: Warm greeting to a waiting table for four which was pre-booked and luckily too as it didn't take long for the Restaurant to fill up on a..."
Brewski
"Very very impressed with this restaurant! Amazing service and amazing food! Over all my favourite restaurant in a long time! Has a great vibe and..."
Courtney
"Me and my partner have been going there for about a year now and every time we go there it has been a great experience. A-plus atmosphere, great..."
Diego Evans
"Wonderful from the moment you walked inside. Service was great, food was great. We went on a Sunday for my husband's birthday the next day. We were..."
Chrissy Edmunds
"Always come here for special occasions like our birthdays because we know they consistently deliver some of the best Italian food in Wellington. The..."
Vivian
"Stayed in Wellington for a break weekend in Thorndon at the Shepherds Arms. Cosa Nostra was across the road and humming the night before so we..."
David McMenamin
"I'm lucky enough to live close to this place. Have never actually eaten in it but have ordered Pizzas for take away. Lovely! (and the atmosphere in..."
Stephen Ruddell
"A big group of us dined here a few weeks ago. Perfect setting for a large group, great food and excellent, friendly service. Thanks so..."
Philippa Lagan
"Great restaurant - food was tasty, well presented and good size. Plenty to choose from, we had six different dishes and all were great. The staff..."
Andrew
"We went to Cosa Nostra last night, the mussels entree was fantastic, and my ravioli was excellent. Great service, great food, great..."
Shona Atkinson-Bird
"A friend got one of those online deals for four, which included 3 courses and a bottle of wine. We ended up getting a very yummy platter..."
Frank
"We went here as a group of 4 on a voucher and loved it, the only complaint was order carefully .. you wont be able to eat it all !I'm..."
Biggie C
"Went here with a deal site voucher. Often (at other places) this leads to a feeling of "not the regular customers" but we didn't receive that..."
Greg Mawson
"I'm charmed. Cosy and busy on a winter's Saturday night. The young waitresses looked like they'd rested all day and were delighted to be serving us...."
Susan
"The food here is good without being too expensive, the atmosphere is nice, the staff are friendly, they are BYO but they have a good wine selection..."
Susie Robertson
"What a fabulous restaurant. Came accross it by accident. They catered for the needs of everybody in the party including the children. We had a..."
Cosa Nostras
"This is another go to favourite in Wellington.Go for the mussels (a few other chefs could take guidance on how to cook mussels to perfection..."
Bruce Turner
"I've always loved this restaurant, the location and the food, whether it be with my partner or with the family. Love listening to the old guy playing..."
Haydi Foster
"Awesome ambience, great friendly staff, and awesome attentive service. Our food choices though fell short of expectations. My carbonara was drier..."
Hamada Eleleimy
"Highly recommended Italian restaurant with enjoyable tasty Italian food served here. The rib eye steak in blue cheese sauce was great!! So was the..."
Phillip Yee
"Came here last time I was in wellington and it was so good I had to come back. Ordered the same thing too! Lamb was delicious and my friend loved the..."
Sarah
"First Visit:
The pasta carbonara was amazing. Delicious entrees and desert too.
Love the vibe and will be back.
Second visit:
The Quattro Formage..."
Dan Milward
"Tasty food, the seafood was really fresh and beautifully cooked. Calamari and Saffron risotto were..."
Helen Joe
"Lovely food, friendly staff, interesting drinks menu and a nice cozy..."
T K
"Awesome Italian food & experience. Great staff & often have a guy at the entrance playing the Italian piano accordion to add to the authentic feel...."
Stu Masson
"Husband and I went on a Sunday evening a few weeks ago. The amazing staff got us a table by the window. Absolutely delicious pasta and dessert. Staff..."
Laura Jones
"Four of us had dinner there last night. We have been there several times in the past. The meals & service were once again excellent and the pricing,..."
Tim P
"We shouldn't be so lucky, rinsing away the week, imbibing clean with Toscana, shovelling repartee at one another.
Briano, amen you sweet man!..."
Benjamin Curran
"We recently went here for a family birthday celebration and I honestly couldn't fault it! Service was impeccable from the moment we arrived and were..."
Ashleigh Wilkins
"Good food and great environment. The man playing italian songs is..."
Daniel
"Great food, staff and atmosphere! food came out flawless and on time, the specials were delicious and we left with a smile on our faces. 9/10 would..."
Nathan Dolding
"We had a great meal last night. When we eat out we normally don't do three courses but the entrees and mains were so good we got dessert as well. All..."
"Absolutely loved the atmosphere, felt welcoming and just like home. The food was amazing as well, the smells reminded me of all the home cooked meals..."
Jas Frisone
"Excellent. Probably the closest you'll get to Italy here. I say probably because I've never been to Italy. But my French friend who has been to Italy..."
James Ong
"I went for dinner with my partner and it being our third visit, I can safely say that it is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington, and..."
Angel He
"Went with my girlfriend. It was a little difficult to get a response when attempting to book but sorted after a couple of calls. The place has..."
Hamish.rutherford
"Dined here with ma colleague. The service was fantastic, the food was absolutely delicious (we ordered the special of the day) and the wine was..."
Trevor Landers
"Dined here with my husband for lunch. The service was fantastic, the food was absolutely delicious (we ordered the special of the day) and the vino..."
The Food Snob
"All round amazing. The food was the tastiest food I've eaten for a while, I love what they are doing with a different menu each month! And to top it..."
Hungrygal
"Great atmosphere for a romantic date or just a fancy dinner. They have a different menu every month which means that I am constantly..."
Rebecca
"Amazing food! Great service and atmosphere. New favourite in Wellington. Portion sizes are very reasonable and the quality is fantastic. ..."
Shaun Johnston
"Time number 3So third time was not so lucky. I admit the place was busy, but not too busy to provide good service.I think my server..."
Mya
"This place is AWESOME been Here quite often and the menu changes as the seasons change , the staff are excellent the drinks are superb there's not..."
Jordan Halba
"Wow, what a fantastic restaurant! Beautiful food, excellent service and a warm and cosy atmosphere. I really like this place! If you’re after some..."
LucyGoosey
"Rustic, wholesome cooking just like Mama used to make.I really enjoyed our meal here, we had the arancini which had a delicious saffron flavour..."
Auckland Food Tours
"A large group of unruly old friends tried the capacity of this wonderful eatery and it came through with flying colours. The food was fabulous, the..."
Lee Taylor
"Had a fantastic meal last night. My wife and I rolled up without a reservation and were promptly seated. Once again we had a great meal, my wife's..."
Eddy Saul
"What a hidden gem in the middle of newtown. I took my partner , our 8 yo daughter and his friend to dine last Sunday night and we will definitely..."
Alejandra CORDOVEZ
"Without wanting to tread on past reminiscences, I think that this is one of the best italian restaurants wellington has seen. Il casino was wonderful..."
Duncan Galletly
"The most striking feature about Cicio Cacio is the stark contrast between the ramshackle of Newtown and its homely welcoming interior. The decor is..."
Markus Ho
"After reading some good reviews, decided to give Cicio Cacio a try. We were not disappointed, decor was interesting, menu all in Italian, so the..."
Chris Dobson
"Seriously, this is THE BEST Italian restaurant in the Wellington region. The atmosphere is great, the food is just buonissimo and the service quite..."
Sonja Cabrera
"I'm actually in love with this place, the food and experience is so authentic! (Actually to be honest probably a bit better than a lot of places I..."
MissyDoolittle
"Ambience, amazing food and attentive friendly service.
What a great restaurant. Our beautiful waitress explained the menu with ease .. the meals..."
Aleza Drake
""Serving food with love and passion feels different". I don't think anyone will actually know what it means until they experience it.
Luckily I..."
Aneetta Baby
"This place is fantastic, and has been a favorite for years, since we used to live in the neighborhood. Just went back, and it's still great. We..."
Dev Null
"A hidden gem that serves absolutely delicious food. Service was efficient and food came out in short time. Cool interior that adds to the experience..."
Jake Wallis
"Visited after a glowing recommendation from a colleague and it was definitely worth it! Such a great space inside, and the food and service was..."
Amy Richardson
"2 dishes not available but 3rd choice was. The food was delicious! Pasta awesome. Good dessert..."
nigel saunders
"Absolutely fabulous dinner tonight celebrating my father’s birthday. We attended as a table of 8, ages ranging from 2 to 68. The food was superb,..."
Maria Johnston
"I went there for my birthday, we had a wonderful time in this very warm environment, the food is amazing we’ll done to the chef! The staff is..."
gwendoline guerineau
"We loved this little authentic Italian restaurant in a cozy neighborhood of Wellington. Homemade pasta was excellent. Lemon mascarpone. Everything..."
Darlene Molenaar
"Great food and service as always. Enjoyed the live entertainment once the volume was turned down a littke. We came to talk and catch up. But overall,..."
"I had breakfast here in 2013 on a trip to Wellington, and couldn't forget the taste, service and ambiance. Finally returned today after building up..."
Najla Kunhimon
"Lovely, had a really good meal there. Loved the chicken, pear and prune Tagine. Did not think the lamb Tagine was as good but overall the meal was..."
Kazza893
"The only place where I found no flaw in any mannerMy love for Moroccan Cuisine took birth in hereIt is one of the most coziest yet..."
Imrran Akbanni
"What a find!We love the Marrakech Cafe and eat there regularly.The samosa's are delicious and great value... I'm not sure what..."
Chris Hearing
"Marrakesh is definitely my favourite cafe/restaurant in Wellington. It has a great varied menu and I have never had something I haven't loved. The..."
14a Revans St
"The food and the service is excellent each time I dine there. I highly recommend it..."
Kawther
"Excellent food!!! Traditional Moroccan cousin. Lovely atmosphere. Nice service and friendly faces. None of the dishes I tasted there disappointed..."
Sarah
"Fantastic Moroccan food served with wonderful hospitality. They have a few Western options like burger, creme brulee, their breakfast menu and..."
Celeritas
"This was our first time into this restaurant and it was a pleasant one. The service was great and the staff is very friendly. The place is clean and..."
Harith Al-Sahaf
"The lamb tangine was the best for me. Not only it was a beautiful dish, I actually felt like I was dining in Morroco itself. It was a wonderful..."
Dan Summer
"Highly recommend to everyone who loves Moroccan cuisine. I ordered lamb tagine and it was absolutely delicious!!! Lamb was so soft and had lots of..."
Kristina Mikhailova
"First time eating authentic Moroccan and it was very tasty. Nice decorations which invokes and enhances the environment. Food was excellent,..."
S. de Khizr
"Very good service delicious lamb just falling off the bone. I loved it, and I bought two..."
Nic Farra
"Halal food. Friendly staff, reasonable price and delicious. A must try restaurant if you come to..."
Razuwa Hanim
"Kembara Silaturrahim, Ziarah Dakwah and Tijarah 2019 by GISB Holdings. Expedition New Zealand Australia. Now we are having dinner at Marrakech..."
Tuan Fadhil & Team Kembara Australia New Zealand
"Middle eastern food, in a cosy..."
Kiwi Kiwi
"Some of the best lamb I've ever..."
Regan Lee
"The Royal couscous was amazing, but other options are too sweet for a savory dish. I was so disappointed with the three dip entree. It is just a..."
H E.G.
"This place was incredible! It’s that authentic that it took me back to when I was in morocco back in 2017. Glad I came across this gem, since we..."
Jackson Hook
"Best Moroccan cuisine you may ever have in New Zealand. The taste of food and the atmosphere of the restaurant will take you literally to Morocco. I..."
Kamal Badawy
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Beautiful little Moroccan restaurant.
Traditional interior and a comfortable atmosphere.
Amicable and helpful staff.
Delicious food and..."
Nitesh Gautam
"Marrakech is my go to restaurant in that side of Wellington.
Superb food, super friendly staff and great customer service.
Very welcoming, it does..."
Bruno Ferreira
"Went here spontaneously with my work colleague aka grampa. He introduced me to Tagine, it was SO good. Since I'm not a big fan of lamb, I ordered..."
Rex S
"Charming location, friendly staff,great prices, talented Chef. Delicious and full of amazing spices from the Middle East. After our appetizers with..."
September Shahravar
"Visited the Marrakech Cafe in Greta Point in Jan 2016. The decor is like something out of "Casablanca" and the food is divine! Our waiter was..."
"5 stars on all points.
The vibe- amazing. Didn't feel like we were in Wellington at all. They really captured the feel of tucked away restaurants..."
Ruby Care
"The food was delicious complimented by an excellent customer service. I also enjoyed the ambience of this..."
Navjot Matharu
"Excellent place, delicious food and service friendly and great..."
Lau Barraza
"The only place in New Zealand that makes me feel like I'm home. In love...."
Chanel Ruthenberg
"Great food, great vibe, highly..."
Eleisha George
"Loved it. Suggested by the younger generation. The service is great, the food satisfying and the atmosphere..."
Madeleine van Rooyen
"Awesome food, service, atmos and v reasonably priced..."
Richard Oakley
"I can't wait to go back! I loved the food, the service and the atmosphere - I got a real buzz out of the visit to Afrika!! Thank..."
Leonie MacDonald
"Afrika is the best place to be.mmh i love..."
Sally Lisa
"Best ethiopian ever!
Best chicken wings..."
Sarah-Mishael Sao
"Very nice food and great deco African..."
William Mcc
"Been here several times since it opened. Handy place if going to the movies at the Embassy. Love the down home atmosphere, staff that don't take it..."
AGB
"Me and my partner went here last night for dinner. There is a platter option available where you can get different portions of four meals. My partner..."
Allanah Hill
"Great vibes, friendly people, decent portions and overall good food. Would highly recommend. Like a previous reviewer has mentioned, it fills a niche..."
Daphne
"Afrika.... I definitely felt like I was getting a genuine African experience. This was my first time in Wellington along with my friend. I must say..."
S
"Great atmosphere, Great food, Great experience!. I wandered into Afrika with a couple of friends one evening after hearing the African music playing..."
Adelinep05
"A super friendly chap at the door invited us in and told us that we should order the mixed platter. Im so glad we did, the food was excellent and we..."
CaptFuntimes
"Awesome food, staff and atmosphere. My favourite is the chicken wings. Dad likes the lamb stew. Dancing until late in the weekends...."
Hanabanana
"Been meaning to visit this place when it opened up but never had the chance. Now that I have, I think I've missed out. One of the best places I have..."
Ali
"Loved this place. Great food and the friendliest service. This place beautifully fills a niche gap in the amazing wellington restaurant scene. ..."
The Guppy
"Popped in for lunch just as it was opening, very cheerful owner! $10 lunch good value! Choice of stews and curries, had the spicy goat curry..."
Courtney H
"One of my favourite places to dance! The staff are so lovely and the music is so hypnotic. It's not a huge space so it never feels overcrowded. You..."
E
"Very friendly service the food was to die for. We got a platter to try everything. Warning watch for the spicey goat it will knock your socks..."
Deborah Collins
"Always fun African music and dancing..."
David W. Scott
"Cool..."
Lucca Quistani
"Grosse ambiance certain soir. Le lieu est assez petit. J'y est seulement bu un verre et j'ai beaucoup..."
Flo Make My Trip
"Buena comida, buena música y muy buena atención al cliente, gente muy agradable y..."
"Having not had time to eat all day, I was looking for a place which food I would be sure to enjoy
I searched online for such place located downtown,..."
David France - ExploreFeelGood
"Always yummy food, I enjoy the consistency of knowing what food is available.
Good service.
Clean and..."
Ms_Eternal _Traveller.
"Delicious quesadillas. The chicken one was the best. Nice atmosphere and vibe. Prices are in line with..."
Martin Hora
"Went here for a dinner with my partner as a ‘first table’, the food we ordered was pretty good, the tacos were definitely the highlight as well..."
sarah
"I went to Mexico for dinner this week, the food and atmosphere was great! The fried chicken and cauliflower was delish (especially the sauces that..."
Olivia Horton
"Really nice food but very small servings for the price. No good tables for couples and very noisy so hard to talk to each other.
Staff were friendly..."
William Dragicevic
"I've been here a few times; staff are nice and friendly, but the lighting is a bit too dark. That makes the ambiance in Mexico Petone much better...."
Dr J G
"We visited on Sunday evening - kids eat free Sunday, which was a nice surprise.
Although the meals were small portions I must say that the food was..."
Bobbie Warn
"Absolutely loved it. Will be going back. and back... Great vibe. Fantastic service, dude on was very attentive and quick. ON POINT Margaritas!!! Taco..."
Deborah Hughes
"This place was tasty as! We had the bean taco, the fish taco, the duck taco, lamb shoulder quesadilla, memelas and the margarita. Really good food...."
Minna Todd
"Definitely a must try.
Izzy our barlady was amazing, well informed, friendly and helpful. 🤩
Tequila was smooth and definitely not to be spoilt..."
Celicia Snyman
"First restaurant in Wellington and we already hit on the best one!
Unfortunate the entrance is obstructive of the goodness inside, but you gotta go..."
Avi N Ash
"I love the interior of this restaurant, the wall art is stunning. The carafes of alcohol are a bit small with too mucg juice and not enough alcohol..."
"What’s to say, great food every time, good wine selection and a very attentive waiter I had the lamb with beetroot roasted and a bottle of..."
Luke Thomson
"Food was impressive. Nice blend of Kiwi and international flavors. Good selection of cocktails and wines. Service was professional and friendly...."
James Ong
"Really tasty food, great drinks and attentive service. The mains were perhaps a bit on the small size especially the roast chicken, which was more of..."
Angel He
"Pre theatre dining menu two courses and wine for $40 excellent value. Fish was beautifully cooked and presented(we both had this), lemon posset..."
Megha Dogra
"A warm and welcoming fine dining experience, with great service, a comprehensive wine list and attractive and tasty meals. We had a great night out,..."
Kiwi FIFO Chef
"Possibly the best meal I've ever had, it's encouraging to know you're paying for the quality of the food and the service from the staff. Will never..."
Charlotte Chazz Colgan
"Best chickens wings during the midnight time...!!Amazing music..amazing booze..amazing crowd...u gotta go here once. The staff is also very..."
NavNoor Dhiman
"Sometimes in life you just have to treat yourself to great food and Hummingbird is the perfect place to do this.Right from the start when you..."
Ritchie Sachdev
"We went here for my birthday with friends. In total our meals and drinks came to about $400 and what we had is pictured. Aspects of our meals were..."
Julia Mc
"This place may seem naff but there's a reason why it's still around and a total Wellington icon. Food delicious, cocktails delicious and overall not..."
Miss K
"This place is my new favourite! Great location in the heart of Wellington, excellent service and beautiful food all make for a memorable meal. We..."
Siobhan
"Attended a graduation dinner here a few weeks ago. I remember the days when this place was so popular it was a challenge to get a booking! It's been..."
WineListPlease
"Hummingbird is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington - I have been here three times, and two out of those three visits were pleasant and..."
Sophia
"Went in on Good Friday while on holiday in Wellington. Partner had been there once for drinks and said meals looked good. The food was lovely. The..."
Kevin Breedveld
"As a Wellington based couple, dinning in all other restaurants with in the Capital. We found the Hummingbird to be excellent. Food was of a very good..."
Bryan Winter
"One of my favourite eateries in Wellington in the past and has now seemed to re-capture it's previous glory. Service excellent; food very tasty -..."
David Whyte
"The food and service could not be faulted. Not sure about the new decor but that is just my taste. Music could have been a little softer, but it was..."
John Bullen
"Oysters. Go get them. Dined Saturday and should have ordered more. Service is great and the lamb for two could have feed more! My wife didn't like..."
Grant Bowers
"AWESOME!!! We popped in for a dinner on a Thursday with our friends. Table was waiting for us which was great to see. Friendly service by a young..."
Maxine Bentley
"Perfect start to our evening. Excellent food, well cooked and well presented. Chocolate Pudding perfect!!! Good choice of wines and a lovely..."
Brenda And Bill Turnbull
"So I've just tried the food at the refreshed Hummingbird - wow - seriously amazing. The roast duck and lentils were worth it alone. I'd highly..."
Luke Procter
"It seems Hummingbird now does brunch of a weekend. My partner and I visited 12th of May, 2012, about 9.00am. The place was empty because they have..."
Mandy Nelson
"We went to the NEW and IMPROVED Hummingbird at the weekend. The restaurant had just reopened from a re-vamp with a new chef, new menu, new drinks..."
Hungry Parrot
"I don't actually live in NZ but was staying with friends in Palmerston North. Went to my Mothers funeral and needed to get out of Palmerston. Found a..."
Sue-Ellen White
"Went earlier this year. Great food & cocktails, although i think the service was averageCool atmosphere & great..."
Pavee
"First time to Wellington for both my boyfriend & I we found this beautiful cafe in Courtney Place.From the gorgeous entrees to the darling main..."
Kiki
"Loved the cocktails, super tasty and great bar service. We stumbled on the discount cocktail night and the cocktails were superb. The range and..."
Phil Pasco
"Nice ambience, staff friendly and food was great. A bit pricey but overall a great experience for a special occasion..."
Lolita “Let” Chavaria Amaba
"I.LOVED.THIS.PLACE!!!! Ever since I went here for dinner while I was visiting New Zealand in September 2017, I have been CRAVING to come back here..."
Mate Ærandir
"Great service and food, the shared lamb shoulder would serve 4 - lucky us, that means we have tomorrow's dinner sorted..."
Chrissi Walker
"Came by here for an early dinner due to jetlag. They seemed concerned that I didn't have a booking, but I just sat at the bar to eat. They seemed to..."
Jonah Kowall
"I think this is one of the best eatery's in Wellington, it has a great atmosphere, friendly staff. The bar looks impressive. The food here is always..."
Wayne Regan
"one of my favorite WOAP burgers. cannot go wrong with a cheese..."
Hugo Bosman
"Some of the best cocktails in Wellington. Very polite staff with great table service. It draws a really nice crowd. If you want a good cocktail you..."
Dan Hughes
"A warm and welcoming fine dining experience, with great service, a comprehensive wine list and attractive and tasty meals. We had a great night out,..."
Reece Benson
"I was recommended this restaurant and it lived up to all the comments we were given. From the beautifully cooked steak,pasta and gnocchi to our die..."
Ryan Owen
"Service was prompt but too prompt.what I would like is a waiter with the ability to predict accurately when my personal conversation has come to a..."
Roneeza Ali
"Wow!! amazing food and as someone with a dairy allergy I was really impressed. There was only one dish that couldnt be modified. That hardly happens..."
Indigo Simblett
"Creative and fresh food served by an even more phantastic and well-informed waiter. If I ever come back to Wellington, I'll definitely return to this..."
Daniel Schalhas
"Good atmosphere and great service. It’s not somewhere you go to save money, but the food is high quality and filling.
A good selection of beer..."
Sam W
"Delicious and excellent service. All the dishes were amazing however the mushroom gnocchi had little gnocchi and was hard. But the flavours were all..."
Bangers and Mash Steamed Mussels Pots and Grilled Mussels Side of Fries
Homemade Waffle with Ice Cream
Burger
Lamb
A Load of Waffle Woap Burger
Creme
Fish
French Fries
Hoegaarden Beer
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Belgian
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The brunch options go far beyond your normal eggs Benedict. The price is very good considering you can buy the same thing from your local cafe but..."
Rileyroseblair
"Character aplenty, great food and fantastic coffee. A word of warning though - only order the big breakfast if you are really hungry! Very generous..."
James Mitchell
"Great main dishes. Mussels are delicious and love the fish !!! Good service and the staffs are nice . Really recommend the mussel and sure will come..."
Sarah Tsui
"I always love the food and beer here. The service is always warm and friendly. The brownie is so yum and I also loved the raspberry and apple pot..."
Foodie
"Caught up with a few colleagues at the Wellington branch, apparently Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe is a favoured spot due to its weekly breakfast..."
Medium_Rare
"Friendly service, and a pleasant shelter from a driving wet icy Wellington day. Caught up with friend over lunch. Relaxed atmosphere, plenty of..."
Megha Dogra
"I Had a lunch here with some work colleagues last week. A lovely venue, really nice interior and friendly staff.I had the spring vegetable..."
James Blackwell
"I pretty much only go here for the mussels as they are the best value in town. I send all my overseas visitors here to try them. Service is pretty..."
Tracey Davis
"Make sure I always pay this place a visit when I travel to Wellington. Great when your on your on your own. I love European beers and is always..."
Henri
"The mussels were gigantic in size compared to the ones I had back home in Perth. I was in heaven as the mussels came with hot crunchy Frites. My..."
Mimifama
"The only place I go for mussels. This place has a grate atmosphere good coffee and amazing mussels. The staff and lovely and prices and good. You..."
Katie
"Moules & Frites are the order of the day here (other choices too of course!).I am NOT a fan of mussels but do enjoy the way they are served..."
Philip Reeve
"Went with five friends for two for one mussel night on a Monday night recently and was impressed with the food and service. I don’t like mussels so..."
LucyGoosey
"Regular breakfast spotLove their potato cakes breakfast and the price at 7.90 (week days only) is great valueIt's good food and I keep..."
Chomp
"Belgian cuisine is a mix of local regional dishes mixed with those from neighbouring France, Germany and the Netherlands. The plethora of Belgian..."
Duncan Galletly
"My husband and I had a quick lunch here and were really impressed with the pork belly salad - cooked to perfection. The fries and Mayo are in my..."
EpiCurious
"Lunch with my teenage daughter (she convinced me that I needed a beer at midday on a Sunday - to ease my conscience I combine with a meal). I had the..."
Robbie G
"Great atmosphere actually brought me the wrong meal still was great .Worth checking out very busy Friday Saturday.A real European feel wort..."
Haumanakeakua
"To keep it short, go on a 2-for-1 mussel day (either Sunday or Monday) a pretty good deal on the mussel pots and a decent variety of flavours. A..."
Wilson Chau
"Nice place for lunch. Great service. Waitress v tolerant of us taking time with our orders. They are very well set up for quick business lunches...."
Jane Russell
"Always great food at Leuven so thought it was time I did a review. This is a favourite place for my mussel loving partner and he always has the..."
Tania W
"I had been really looking forward to dining at Leuven. I had had a look at the menu online, and thought it sounded amazing. I wasn't sure what I..."
Joanne
"We had dinner there recentlyThe food was excellentService a bit of a mixtureBut well worth a..."
Glenn Town
"Great food! Service could be..."
Lana Coetzee
"The Leuven is one of my favourite places to eat. I've not had any problems with the service and yes, I think the chips are just about the best in..."
Miss M
"It had been a long time since I last dined at Leuven and I see reviews have been up and down for quite a while. We were in the area before a show..."
Caffeinated Weka
"My friend and I came here for breakfast this morning. We were both feeling quite hungry and had trouble deciding on the menu. My friend is gluten..."
Sarah Bevin
"Great priced breakfast and lunches. With extra large beer glasses for lunch! Plus a great selection of..."
Vincent G
"Excellent and yummy and good..."
Cynthia Chin
"Very nice!! Good service, great drinks and YUM food.I come here all the time, breakfast, lunch and dinner - no matter what time you come here..."
Sarcha
"Dined here this afternoon and sampled one of their mussel dishes. We will return again very soon..."
Lynda
"2 Fridays, 2 vastly different breakfast venues. The superiority of the overall dining experience at Leuven makes Kip’s Café look like nothing..."
Tom Stephano
"Great breakfasts here! Our order came out once we'd finished our coffee's and we all enjoyed our meals.My only gripe would be that we asked..."
Shelley
"Moules, frites et bière - the classic Belgian combination. And this is indeed the classic Belgian beer bar, no monks lurching around in roman..."
Kai Luv
"What a great way to spend a Saturday lunch.
The food was sensational, the service friendly and efficient and the prices reasonable as well.
We..."
Sarah Thomas
"Memories of home for me! Great Leuven style bar. Very authentic and with a decent selection of Belgian beers.
But it was disappointing to watch the..."
Meran Moore
"Attentive staff and an unmatched atmosphere.
I have come here monthly for a catch up over some ice-cold and delicious beer. The wide variety of beer..."
jakeb beans
"Love the beer selection! Great little spot to get a Belgian brew and a..."
Heather Karuza
"Excellent service, really good food and the best poached pear I've had in a long long time. A bit loud but that's a typical Friday night anywhere...."
Steve L
"Open in holidays. Nice atmosphere. Family suitable. Bit of sun and close to waterfront.
Went down well with different ages and groups. Mussels were..."
Josephine Tucker
"Island Bay sausages with mash. Very tasty sausages but the mash a little bit..."
Laurence Chiu
"Food is nice. Great Waffle. Good choices of..."
Bas
"We have been to some amazing places for a meal over the years. And this one rates in our top 5. The food is simply amazing. From the starter of the ..."
Jarrod hanson
"Didn’t indulge in enough to give a proper review, but there was a good selection of Belgian beers, and the bite-sized waffles with sausage was..."
"A lovely place but didn't have the feel of a traditional Irish bar. Food was great a very tasty steak 🥩 was consumed easily. The pilsner was a..."
David Burton
"Fantastic service, great beers and wines, good atmosphere, decent..."
Meran Moore
"Great bar. Although overpriced. Perfect if you want to have a couple jars and watch the footy.
Way overpriced food though for what you..."
Victor Serangeli
"Superb Stonegrill steak, salad and wine jus. Oatmeal Stout and a Jameson Whisky. Lovely staff, terrific service. Relaxing and enjoyable night out..."
John Hetherington
"In the downtown of Wellington, great deal on Monday for Soon Grill two for one, ordered garlic bread, squid ring, rump steak by stone grilled. I like..."
Walter Chin
"6 of us arrived in town for WOW, went to D4 for a roadie. Rosie and Jason welcomed us with awesome service and witty banter. Would definitely..."
Rob & Alissa Ash
"We came into town (Wellington CBD) on Saturday night for Matariki fireworks, but wanted something more.
D4's "Beer & Pie July" sign worked!
But $79..."
Diana Cudby
"Went with my friend and we both enjoyed the stone hot plate experience. I loved my steak - rare and closer to blue. Please be aware that the diner..."
Miss Nga
"A good range of food on offer and lots of beers to taste. Plenty of screens to watch sport if that's what you..."
Steve Smith
"Awesome food and service last night. The team were super helpful and..."
Sandra Capstick
"Went to watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Great Guinness and Wellington On A Plate burger. Excellent..."
Carl
"Had lunch here with work colleagues the calamari and chips were delicious. Previous after work drinks I've had the loaded wedges and they were the..."
Teresa G
"Had a lunch here, it was quiet and the food portions where big and came out quickly. Staff were nice. Some of the items on the menu were priced well..."
Kendra Surprise
"Great range of beers.
Didn’t have anything to eat, quick catchup with friends.
Food looked good though from some dishes I saw.
Little outside..."
Eddie Peel (Ed)
"Good food. Good service. Good tap beer.
Yup, perfect spot for a lunch to break the work..."
Sara Ko Freitag
"After taking the smallest badly positioned table cos it was the only one left in this extremely busy pub we were able to move before our meal came...."
Janet Doyle
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