TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

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Joyce Tam

"Love this place. Great food at reasonable prices and really attentive staff. Can't recommend highly enough. Went with 2 fussy eaters and everyone was..."

Sue McRae

"Went to Ombra with the dark rider last night.Busy and crowded but that didnt stop us being seated after a moderate wait at the bar. The..."

Mhairead Connor

"I went to Ombra for the first time in November to catch up with some girl friends and we just loved the atmosphere and nibbly food so much that we..."

Flora Gotlieb

"I was astounded to read the review re bad service etc. I visited Ombra for the first time last Sat after a great review from a friend. It was..."

Louise

"Great building and atmosphere - buzzing on a Friday night. Friendly and efficient staff. Food was delicious. A wide range of small plates to choose..."

Heather Kirkman

"Took my neice who is a uni student there for a treat and we were not disappointed. The food and service were excellent - the best I have had in..."

Madhu

"AMAAAZING!Friendly helpful service and great atmosphere.The food was great, my favourite the Baccala Crostino and the Saffron..."

Emily

"Superb meal, lots to choose from and share. Petit dishes allowed me to pick several to try and each one was beautifully presented and sensational..."

Mariana Andrews

"luuvved the bustling busy but accommodating hype of Ombra. Kai was superb and fun. Definitely going back and recommending to others. The Italian..."

Ata

"I was surprised by amazing food and very friendly service at Ombra last night. At a Wednesday night we had to wait for a table, while having a drink..."

Lindap

"If you are after something different then this is the place. Small italian tapas. With a large variety of dishes to cater for all..."

Rosemary Young

"Did not disappoint. Best Italian food I have had in Wellington - must try the lamb and rosemary meatballs. Will definitely be going back to try..."

Amelia McMaster

"Do it! Go there! Finally Tapas is a happening thing in Wellington.People are good, Prosecco is good, Peroni is good, have fun enjoy and do..."

David Howard

"The food here is amazing! Small tasty plates, and enough to keep the vegetarians happy. such a nice way to eat, and it often works out really cheap..."

Mary Jane Thomas

"This place cooks seriously delicious food. It is in the style of a venetian bacaro, the food comes in small servings so you order a selection to go..."

Sophie Hunter

"This is a very cool spot to come with friends for relaxed shared dining. All the food we had was yummy, small portions but fine for 3 of us to share..."

Gillian Burrow

"This is such a cool bar. Come here a lot with friends, the kai is reka (tasty) and the wine list is good. Interesting and not the usual selection..."

Kai Luv

"Stopped by for a solo dinner and they were able to seat me at the bar (which I prefer anyway) pretty quickly. Staff was friendly, and the food (a..."

Edgar Liu

"Went here for a Thursday lunch, luckily didn’t seem to need a booking. The service was fantastic. We were very well attended to, water was always..."

Isabella Clague

"Small, gets very busy. Meats very nice. They make a good mojito. Very nice meal. Not too aesthetics inside but good food. Delicious..."

Augustine De la Crouse

"Nice place and food was delicious. Very crowded and was lucky to find a place and didn't have to wait. The duck rissoto is a must try in my..."

Ivan Bien

"Very delicious food and such yummy drinks I love the music they play inside as well it lights up the atmosphere with its vibes if you are in new..."

Black Cherry

"Took my son for his birthday 🎂 love the shared plates vibe, beautiful flavorsome food, happy hour 😋 will definitely go..."

Heidi Kursteiner

"BEST restaurant in Wellington cbd. It is a must visit whenever I am there. The quality of the food is always top tier, cooked to perfection and the..."

Ju W

"Service was on point I'd say despite it being a Good Friday holiday. And of cos, the food was really awesome. We had the Flatbreads, Polenta Chips,..."

Eileen Lui

"Excellent food and very friendly staff. Atmosphere was lovely and relaxed for dinner. We were there for a friends birthday, and the staff even let us..."

Kate Strawbridge

"Food was awesome. Absolutely love the Gnocchi, and Tiramisu. They don't have mocktails in the menu, but you can request the staff to make them and..."

Aulia Perdue (Luoxqi)

Bongusto - Merkato Fresh

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderful food, outstanding atmosphere, nothing at all is a negative. 5 stars all..."

Luc Van Kradenburg

"Simply done to the highest standards.Popped in here for a quick slice of pizza and a coffee. Just Wow! The pizza was just that good and so was..."

Korosha Naidoo

"This place is MY SPOT for light, healthy, wonderfully flavorful, absolutely heavenly Italiano Cucina. Kilbirnie has Taste Of Greece, Miramar has..."

Dustin Robert Parr

"i only get the chicken foccacia sandwhiches which are the greatest chicken foccacia sandwhiches i've ever eaten. come to bongusto for chicken..."

CharlesXavier

"First time there ....more by accident than design. Three words "Yes ,yes and yes". That's four words. The "and" means " And I will be back". When..."

Matthew Orsman

"It’s all been said already. The food here is amazing. Totally unpretentious just simple and amazingly tasty and I’m going back (probably..."

O39toolemichael

"Visited about a month ago for the first time. This place is a gem. Absolutely fantastic baked goods, coffee, and service. Homemade pasta sauces for..."

The Food Snob

Silverduck

"Excellent Italian food, the food is fresh and authentic. Tried the ravioli and pizza which tasted amazing. It's definitely a must try restaurant...."

Rahul Raghunath

"What more can be said? They supply some of the best restaurants around town. We wanted a particular pizza that wasn't on the menu for Friday night..."

Jade M.

"Authentic Italian hidden in the middle of Miramar! The selection of fresh pasta changes daily but is always served with a smile. Try the lasagna on..."

Mel Jones

"The 10th try at an ongoing quest to find a good cup of tea in the capital (rationale and first attempt is in my Astoria review).Having had..."

Duncan Galletly

"I was lucky enough to be invited to a Zomato meet up for a complimentary experience at Bongusto. Having not been to one of these before I..."

Sean P E Fleming

"What a fantastic place! This unassuming shop in Miramar is a hidden treasure. They have passion and a great food philosophy which is evident in what..."

Siobhan

"I first found out about this little treasure as part of Wellington on a Plate foodie walk. The salmon pizza has to be one of the best pizzas I have..."

Kim

"Roberto Giorgioni, the owner of Bongusto, is a well known Wellingtonian having owned restaurants in the city over the years as well as the..."

Ian Apperley

"Came in last week with my son. The pizza, service and other food we tries were amazing. Friendly staff, glad to have you in the local..."

Ronald Blunt

"This is a hidden gem in Miramar. I can park the dog outside, order a coffee and croissant and relax and read the paper. Today I took home one of..."

Amanda Gray

"Always made welcome . Food & coffee excellent with a bonus of hearing Italian being spoken ! Sally..."

Sally Carman

"Such a good little cafe, best coffee I’ve ever had and staff are always the same (which shows how well they are treated) and are all extremely..."

Ella Gray

"Everything at Bongusto is really good, I have not had a bad experience here ever. I’ve had lunch here a few times now, ordering pasta of the day,..."

Joa

"The only real pasta in town. I've eaten a lot of pasta in New Zealand over the past 20 years, but I truly think it's the best pasta in New..."

Wonmok Choi

"Very nice pizza. Coffee was good too even with a bit of confusion around my order...."

Harry Brendon Potter

"Easily the best cafe in the Eastern suburbs for traditional Roma Pizza and Pasta . Great coffee and amazing Pastries !!! Best staff and the owner is..."

Dave VK

"Location = Miramar central-Very close to Airport 5/5 Parking = On street 5/5 Overall Ambiance = Average 4/5 Quality of Food = Great 5/5 Quality..."

Life In

"Service with a smile, very reasonable prices. Amazing custard tart & coffee - fresh and delicious. Everything else in the cabinet looked yum..."

Grace Griffiths

"Welcoming and friendly stuff with the best pizza you can get in Miramar. The supplí are just too good to be described with..."

Andrea Merlo

"Stunning Pizza, Good Fortune coffee, sweets and Customer service is the..."

tam peters

"Great pizza, amazing pasta thats always changing and beautiful pastries. My favourite is the chicken focaccia sandwich, big serving and great value..."

Michael Tso

The Larder

92/100 (1031 ratings)

Pappardelle with Lamb Meatballs

Fish Hash Eggs Hollandaise

Octopus

Duck

Blood Orange Kombucha

Wheelchair Accessible

"We presented at lunch with 7 people and they accommodated us with a smile at a bit of a smaller table because other tables were reserved. The service..."

Kirsten S

"Such a joy to be at The Larder today. The kitchen team excelled - if you haven't been lately- it's worth treating yourself. And if the Confit duck is..."

Kaz H

"Went in search of Wellington's best cheese souffle, and we found it. Most delicious meal I've had out for a while. Accompanying salad was perfectly..."

Holly Robinson

"We were in the area for the Weta tours and popped in to grab a quick bite prior, and it was so good we went back for lunch. I don’t have photos..."

Lily

"Good place to have brunch and the food selection good. But asked for poached eggs that were not so runny but they came out quite runny. Seemed..."

Laurence Chiu

"Outstanding WOAP 23 burger. Tasty blood orange Kombucha too. Thanks Larder..."

Nicholas Cooper

"Great food, the chef is definitely a champion. But we found some things overpriced (especially the sides). Each time I come, I wonder how much I..."

Sophie Black

"Likely one of Wellingtons better seasonal food restaurants for fine dining. Have eaten here on five occassions and each time has been an excellent..."

Graeme Wooller

"Went out of our way to find somewhere great for a special birthday lunch - not disappointed in any way. Worth travelling across Wellington for...."

Charlie Lear

"It's an amazing breakfast place, just within working distance if you are visiting the Weta Cave. The food was delicious with beautiful plating. The..."

BYZM

Ortega Fish Shack

92/100 (3039 ratings)

Yellowtail Kingfish Ceviche Avocado

Smoked Eel Risotto Horseradish Crème Fraiche

Battered Oysters with Tartar Sauce

Broccoli Pickled Shiitake Mushroom

Grilled octopus

Cocktails Shanghai Sally L La Noix R

"We recently held a private function in the upstairs dining room at Ortega. The food and service were both excellent. The wait staff were good at..."

Susan Maree

"Absolutely love the food here & I couldn't recommend this place enough. The meals are on point, the duck fat potatoes a must as are their crepes for..."

Amy McNamara

"It isn’t any wonder this little restaurant is in the top five seafood restaurants in Wellington New Zealand. From the moment you walk through the..."

Kathie Edmond

"Always amazing food, amazing service, have been coming here for years and again our dinner last night did not disappoint! Best fine dining in..."

Sarah Jane

"Best seafood restaurant in Wellington. Crayfish ravioli and snapper ragout were delicious! The seafood broth was also amazing. Service was very..."

Brooke Kana

"Another fine meal at our favourite Wellington restaurant! Great food and wonderful service. Our waiter was pleasantly attentive and made excellent..."

Raewyn Bucklow

"Casual and lively venue. Food is lovely , well prepared and presented. Creative wine list, incl range of sherries. Staff were friendly and attentive...."

Mark Swinchatt

"Might just be the best meal I'e had out in years. Food-exquisite. Staff-awesome. Vibe- casual... But... Um.. I can't put my finger on it. Perfect..."

Otis Frizzell

"Outstanding experience. From the minute you walk in. No table available (we had not booked) but there is some seating at the bar. Great to be able to..."

Dennice Kay Scannell

"My first visit to Wellington from Auckland and the first restaurant I tried in this lovely city. Absolutely beautiful food (the salmon was amazing!)..."

Tania Paul

"I'd say its one of the best meals I have ever had. Hands down great service, great food, great drinks, Perfect night out. HIGHLY..."

Troy Stevenson

"Husband and I dined in for Valentines and the service was slick and top-notch! The vibe was homely and entertaining. The food sensational! Seafood..."

Larissa Deana Carlson

"Had a fantastic meal at Ortega last night. There was a slight mix up with the meals meaning one came out 5 mins before the other. We weren't bothered..."

Kelly Fleming

"We had the best time at Ortega on Saturday! Wonderful food and fabulous service, can’t wait to come..."

Melanie Tsakmakis

"Outstanding quality food. The service was friendly and the staff had a detailed knowledge of the wines and food. Super impressed with the wine..."

Tayler Nguyen

"Fantastic food! We really enjoyed every dish! The red snapper with bacon broth! 🤤 and I’ve no idea how they get that octopus so tender. If..."

Richard Griffiths

"Long overdue review of Ortega. This is based on when we visited in January. We are creatures of habit so we came here 2 nights in a row after a..."

Tamami Naito-Badessa

"Absolutely outstanding restaurant. After being turned away from several restaurants due to it being after 9pm Friday night, we tried Ortega. The..."

Kate Cunningham

"Booking in advance is recommend. The best seafood restaurant in Welly. One of the side dish must try is broccoli with freekeh and olive..."

Vincent Ho

"This restaurant was amazing! The service was excellent and the food was up there with the best we have had and we like to eat out a lot :) Highly..."

Sam

"Fantastic seafood restaurant. Extensive wine list and range of other drinks. Snapper and octopus both cooked to perfection. Crepes were probably the..."

Kate Edwards

"A Brasserie without peer in Wellington🤩 Table service from Nicole was faultless. Food presentation perfect. Snapper as a main didn't quite work...."

John Swan

"Ortega was a recommendation from an Auckland chef and we were not disappointed. Firstly, the staff were exemplary, friendly, knowledgeable and..."

Denise Robinson

"An unforgettable evening with Davey and the rest of the team. The seafood has been some of the best I have ever had, the oysters and ceviche were..."

Jordan Wilkes

Red Wine by the Glass

Saltimbocca Veal with White Sauce

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

Lee Heang

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

Cabnolen Moon

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

SChan

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

Yaroslava Podporina

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

Melty Tracks

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

Jon Blenkhorn (JonB1576)

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

Graham Watson

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

Ralf Klis

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

Charlie Dichoso

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

Kate Fox

La Bella Italia

89/100 (2723 ratings)

Fettuccine All Uovo Ragu Di Agnello

Flan Do Cioccolato Con Frutti Di Bosco

Special Pizza Prosciutto Burrata

Linguine alle vongole

Lasagna Bolognese Pasta

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

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

Callmeinstead

"BEST Italian restaurant in..."

Ferne Griffiths

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

I'm Hungry

"This place is..."

YHMO!

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

Sweecasam

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

Lisa

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

SH

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

The Hungry Glutton

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

Peter Brown

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

James Ong

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

Lo Barrett

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

Yan Qiuteng

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

Julia Mc

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

Megha Dogra

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

Angus Maxim

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

Christian

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

Laurie Kapelle

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

Danimurphy23

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

Holly He

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

The Food Snob

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

Jimon007

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

Lucy Fitzgerald

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

Ali Stevenson

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

Kayla

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

John Chin

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

Jessica Callistus

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

Estph

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

Steven Lee

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

Joshsuxxxx

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

Duncan Galletly

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

Smileplease

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

Sarah McTaggart

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

Albert Portelli

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

Ella Howatson

Epicurious Nomad

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

Ciara

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

Helen | Grab Your Fork

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

Rosemary Young

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

Muffin Mum

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

Selective

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

Siobhan

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

Matt Harrison

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

Louise Dustin

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

James Stevens

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

Lilian Dahm

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

Sally Ann Smith

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

TheFoodGonzo

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

Megan Xuan

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

Courtney

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

Vicki Bazalo

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

Kirsten Cunningham

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

Olivia Winstone

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

Lesleigh Ricardi

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

FOOD Wars

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

Marvin

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

James Lamb

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

Kiwicafe

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

Robyn Lovewell

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

Liz

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

Nicole Stewart

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

Mannie

Virginia Frances

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

Lindsay Brown

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

Sheelagh

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

Marilyn Yule

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

Nicola

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

Elizabeth

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

Brian

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

Patricia Ward

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

Bronwyn Williams

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

Del And Alan

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

Otago Islander

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

PeterMS

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

Red B

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

Wendy

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

White Lotus Hair Studio

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

Amanda Stokes

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

dreamer hope

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

Helen Joe

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

Paula Melville

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

Nina Smith

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

Andrew New Zealand

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

Michael Davidson

Gpo

Accepts American Express

Seating

Cash Only

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered the lamb blackstrap along with the chocolate desert. That blackstrap was amazing the layer of fat added a great texture, the 🍆 was a good..."

#fatlyfe

"Great breakfast buffet selection. loved how the baked beans were homemade and not from a can! Even the sausages and hashbrowns tasted homemade too!..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"We visited tonight to celebrate our recent engagement. After dining twice before, and enjoying the size of the meals we returned today to find a new..."

Natalie

"Just had the most absolutely amazing food experience here! Love the plate concept, sized between entree and main.. so hubbie and I had 2 plates and..."

Kathi Jeeves

"I visited chameleon a couple months ago. I loved it. Still the best restaurant in town. Very lovely staff and delicious food. Recommend it..."

Megha Dogra

Parcasso

"I have long been a fan of Chameleon Restaurant in Wellington, in fact, my Uncle took me here for lunch to celebrate my 16th birthday, oh so many..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Delicious food impeccably served. Great service as well. The special dessert nibbles for our birthday guests was amazing! We're looking forward to..."

Smalljude

"Booked a table for the wifes birthday, and took our two girls as well. Everyone was greeted on arrival which was nice and they had a wee range of..."

Team Thomas

"I ordered a vegan 6 course meal which was delicious and had 3 thoughtful dishes to choose from for the main. It was an impressive menu with helpful..."

Eve

"First rate breakfast buffet. Great selection of meats, eggs, fruits, pastries. The coffee wad full flavoured and strong. Service was first rate...."

TonyF3

"Me and the gf went on a Saturday night due to a recommendation. Greeted by pleasant and professional staff and got seated. Very good waitresses and..."

Eheng Chin

"Service was fast, and the food (set menu for the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo) was interesting and delicious. Had the prosciutto, apricot and feta. And the..."

Sherilyn Skinner

"Such awesome food but wow.. As we weren't guests of the hotel we were subject to some scrutiny from the staff. The feel that the staff gave us was..."

Amanda B

"We booked for a table of 12 in December for a birthday. I was looking forward to sampling the summer menu, as I hadn't been since winter which..."

Andrea Skews

"Chameleon won't be the cheapest place you go to, but that is to expected for a restaurant of this class.I've been here several times and..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"My Oh My, This is Such a wonderful restaurant, came here last weekend and had the most wonderful meal. The Deco is beautiful and the menu is changed..."

Christopher Powers

"Fantastic meal. Had the crayfish risotto with wasabi pearls. Couldn't really taste the wasabi but enjoyed the texture. Good amount of crayfish in the..."

Leona

"Restaurant was busy with the Brumbies filling up the restaurant so we dined in the bar today, got the sliders, 3 beef and 3 groper belly, they were a..."

Miss Persistant

"I went to chameleon after work on a weekday. The place looked great after it's refurb. We were warmly greeted and even my kids (5 & 3) we're..."

Mighty Will

"I was invited to dine as a guest to a foodie meet up at Chameleon Restaurant to sample their new autumn menu.When we first arrived we were..."

Jenjaroo

"I have eaten out rather a lot recently. When I was invited along to The Chameleon for dinner with a friend I did't really know what to expect.I..."

Muffin Mum

"Updated review: Went to Chameleon for another family member's birthday the other day and received great service again. The whitebait fritters really..."

LucyGoosey

"I was really looking forward to dining out here and from the look of the menu thought it would be wonderful. The food while in the main did not..."

SJK .

"Great service. Personable waiter. We went for the chocolate degustation menu during Wellington on a Plate, was amazing.Didn't like the..."

Kylie

"The winter menu is fabulous and none of us could help but RAVE about Ricky's flat bread! Delicious. A huge thank you to Saki who took such excellent..."

Bridget

"Its been many years since I have been to Chameleon but went there for dinner last night. My lamb shanks were heavenly, although probably a little too..."

Flossie

"Over the years I have eaten many times here at all times of the day. Personally, I have found the food to be good at lunch and dinner. Breakfast has..."

PeterMS

"Wow, best restaurant in Wellington. Tasty food. Great customer service. Friendly..."

Prasad Perera (TP)

"Amazing food and fantastic service. Great deals for dbl or triple..."

Sam Allen

"This place is a must for people who liked the exquisite dining. The vegan dishes are..."

Christian R. Timmann

"Food was great. But we were sitting under the air con and we all had jackets on but were not asked if we wanted to move. A bit..."

Jodine Waghorn

"Spectacular food and cocktails to match (Cake tin was the best cocktail I have had in New Zealand). Nice and relaxing ambience and very good..."

Jazzy

"Very happy with our dinner from here. It was very innovative and delicious. Meat came out a little red to our liking so we asked for it to be..."

Mari S

"Delicious food and great location, underrated as one of the top restaurants in Wellington. Would..."

Hannah Auckram

"Business lunch is very tasty. Nice quality and good mood. I recommended this..."

Jinkook Kim

"Great food and absolutely outstanding service. Elegant décor and a great location in Wellington's..."

Callum McKie (viiQ7C)

"Had an amazing lunch here, i had the duck and my friend had the snapper. Can not fault the food. Also amazing cocktails. As a couple we really..."

Tommy Parry

Charley Noble Eatery & Bar

88/100 (3570 ratings)

Freshly Shucked Oysters

Lamb Shoulder

Lamb

Risotto

Free Range Pork Belly

Salted Caramel Hazelnut Chocolate Tart

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Storm Te Hira

"Amazing Service was unquestionably the best we've experienced for a long time The flavours of the food was excellent The portions just..."

Moods

"Had the bruschetta to start which was delicious and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a light entre. The pork for a main was..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"It was my first time in Wellington and I found the place on Zomato. Decided to try it and as soon as I got in, the manager (i think) greeted me. The..."

Ellynn

"Exceptional food, service and wine! Every dish ordered was met with food envy from our table of 6! All photos taken on old phone that died..."

Sungsam7

"Charley Noble has been recommended as an out of towner by quite a few people. Food was top notch and the service too. Drinks menu is pretty..."

Flippynz

"I had the duck and it was delish! Great atmosphere, eventhough it was quite busy it was quieter than most busy restaurants. My dessert; while..."

FOOD Wars

"My daughter and I had an excellent meal. Oysters were fresh and juicy. The bruschetta with goats cheese was different but tasty. The star of the..."

Amit Tuteja

"They have the BEST TRUFFLE FRIES！crunchy but light, sauces are also delicious! aged steak also great, medium is just right with no blood! Will..."

Yue Zhang

"Lovely spot. Didn’t know it was there to be honest but after having a lovely brekky, with attentive and friendly service will absolutely be back...."

Seamus

"Lovely dinner in Wellington, see they have won awards for the last few years, nice building and atmosphere loved the grilled tuna, might go for..."

Alison Lally

Nitty

"Great food and a warm group of happy inviting wait staff, even if the waiter was a little preoccupied at first.The pot pie I had tasted well..."

Luke Thomson

"This is one of our favourite restaurants in Wellington. Been here a number of times and food is consistently good except one time the oysters were..."

Harvey

"My last meal in Wellington was with my son here for lunch. The staff were very friendly and didn’t have any problems answering my questions..."

Miffy7

"The menu is huge. We didn’t order much starters. Instead I ordered two mains for myself, loved both spaghetti and ravioli. I am a pasta person and..."

Jess

"We’ve been a few times and this restaurant has become our benchmark. Nowhere else measures up to the incredible food, professional but not fussy..."

Jeannine Thomas

Bruce Mackintosh

"Had dinner here last Friday and it was a great experience. Staff were very polite and accommodating. The restaurant was full but they seated us at..."

Bonnie Emma

"My friend and I landed in Wellington super late after a super rocky flight and we just wanted to find a restaurant that was still open that did..."

Jessica Li

"Had dinner with family at this restaurant last night. The food was divine. Ravioli was to die for, sirloin and eye fillet steaks beautifully..."

Sharon Haines

"If you’re looking to enjoy world-class dining with quality New Zealand produce while you’re in the Land of the Long White Cloud, then you’re in..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"One of the best meals out I've had in a while. The wait staff were all friendly, helpful and good at their job, even the people out the back seemed..."

Sally

"Wonderful dinner with fantastic food and an even better waitress. Too full to try dessert but the pork belly was delicious! Excellent fries as..."

Alanna Adams

"This restaurant already on my "Wellington must go list." I wish I can try all the drinks and foods that on the menu. The ambience of the restaurant..."

Yongshan Zhu

"We both had options from the create your own selection for breakfast and the food was excellent and quick to come. We will definitely remember this..."

Megha Dogra

"Good for you (ladies) if you are looking for posh ambience to have your dinner. Opened the door and you will be greeted by waiters who unbuttoned the..."

AA

"Lunch here today. Wine selection was great, gluten free options were plentiful and the service was faultless. The food was super tasty. I wouldn't..."

Mary T-soon

"Friday lunch, the amount of people that swarm this place is amazing, the rate in which tables are turned over exceeds expectations yet every table is..."

James Scott

"We went for a family birthday recwntly.Oysters and steak was delish! Love their watermelon juice. So refeeshing!Casual dining and the staff..."

Sovy Taing

"Have been here for several times and every each time was so amazing. The service here is friendly and the dishes are really good. Ordered the Charley..."

Xiaofan Zhou

"When prepping to go to Charley Noble, every time I mentioned it, I was met with a "oh I love that place" or "I really want to go there". As you can..."

RaeRae

"LOVED the menu, especially the raw bar. Outstanding wood-fire steak and seafood, ridiculously fresh produce and gorgeous flavours, brilliant beverage..."

Anonny Moose

"Great place, service and food. Always a go-to for a decent dinner- try and sit along the raw bar looking into the kitchen if dining as a couple..."

Theo

"Food was amazing!Staff were friendly, but a bit hit and miss. Half the table got cutlery/ plates and the other half had to ask where theirs..."

Hephaestia

"We grabbed dinner here on a Friday night and it was busy. You should definitely book! The food was awesome I loved my burger, great flavours and..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Went there last week and got a table straight away. The service from a visiting Young man fromFrance was personal and attentive. Excellent lamb..."

Ken Romeril

"One of Wellingtons standout venues, food is always of a high standard and very tasty. Service normally to match. It has fast become the place to go....."

Ronald Blunt

"I have wanted to eat here for a while but had been put off by the no reservations policy. As it turned out the place is large and there was no..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Great service, good wine list, a menu with good variety and one of the best steaks in town. Tonight I started with bluff oysters, followed by the..."

Stefan Thieu

"Excellent service, very attentive, patient wait staff and comfortable atmosphere. Similarly excellent wine menu and the house made sourdough we had..."

Shannon T

"Visited in early May 2016. French waiter had been in NZ for 1 month. Amazing service! Food was incredible. Great to see such an open kitchen. A pure..."

FoodisAwesome

"Returned back to my old home (and favourite city!) Wellington for a few days so decided to try out a new-ish eatery in the city after hearing lots of..."

Rhi Godwin

"Yummy yummy!!! Absolutely 5 for this one!!!! Highly recommend this!!!! The crab bisque is really delicious, it's not like a soup, the flavor is so..."

Linshiqin829

"Charley noble is one of my favorite places to go in Wellington. Their arancini balls are fantastic. Service is great. All round great place...."

Sjmc

"Fine dining experience that was very nice. The flavours were great, the service was excellent and the menu would cater to all tastes. It was fairly..."

James Cole

"Amazing place. A friend and I really wanted pork belly with crackling and found this place through Zomato. Every single staff member we interacted..."

Lezel Botha

"Great service and food here. Have been here on a handful of occassions and on the last one came for dessert after wow because it was right across the..."

Vicki Wong

"Many people have recommended coming here for dinner so we finally did on a Sat evening in early January and were able to get a seat. The restaurant..."

Lily_nz80

"Just had a grey night out, the food was amazing and the service was good and friendly.Went for dinner with another couple, was worried at the..."

Eileen Basher

"Very accommodating staff. Good service Sirloin was the best i have had in New Zealand. My wife's Pumpkin Ravioli with Ameretti was simply..."

Hans Caspersz

"An early dinner for two after a long day. We were seated quickly despite a full bar. A delectable red was suggested by the friendly waitress and..."

Clarkie

"This was an incredible dinning experience. The food was full of flavour, beautifully presented and the perfect portion size to savour and enjoy. This..."

Tyler Mcbride

"simply beautiful delight. Welcoming staff. Warm Atmosphere. Real tasty foods. Nice bar. Organized set up. Only thing disappointed me was..."

One Way

"Amazing restaurant.loved the fresh food, drinks that complemented the dishes unbelievably well, bustling atmosphere, friendly service and..."

J Isla

"Went here on Thursday night not realising WOW was on across the road. Got there just before 6pm and scored the last table. Service was very friendly,..."

Neat Eats

"I love this place. Original menus with very fresh food, the steaks are amazing although expensive. Recomend the arancini and the pigs tail salad...."

EpiCurious

"Had the Wellington on a plate menu, 2 courses and a drink for $35. Everything was well presented and delicious and bought out in a timely fashion...."

Miss Persistant

"Really good service with a delicious meal. The atmosphere at Charley Noble is lively and inviting. Presentation of the meal was really well executed..."

George Ahern

"It was my partners birthday and we chose Charley Noble to celebrate; which, we were both quite excited about as neither of us had been before - and..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Out to lunch with work today, dining on the set menu which included mains of Lamb Sausages, Ravioli or Fish. All three were presented in style, my..."

Vaughan

"Had a great meal here the other night, the atmosphere was amazing and the interior design was absolutely stunning, reminded me of the American movie..."

Lesley Chen

"Great atmosphere, with fantastic decor. The chicken liver parfait was tremendous to start, as was the lamb shoulder. Professional and super friendly..."

Josh

"One of the best places for dinner. Always a good time with just two people or four. Good atmosphere. Food is always going to be good, no doubt about..."

Hubert Cheng

"Well, sadly not impressed when I visited this place. I must admit that I have visited it about 6 months ago, so perhaps I should pay them a visit..."

Jean Coteau

"Cant fault this place. I have an egg allergy and a gluten intolerance (LUCKY!) but the staff here were incredible, there is a full GF menu, the staff..."

Team Thomas

"Tried the whole menu here. The Burger and Chips and the Lamb are the best dishes on the menu.Burger & Chips: You get to see the burger being..."

Rahul Mohanty

"Amazing food but skip dessert and coffee. The food was amazing. Started with grilled octopus and polenta along with arancini balls and taramasalata...."

Www.love2eat.com.au

"Firstly I want to say they have whole gluten free menu. Yay no food envy for me, no skipping over the menu to find the gluten free options – they..."

Mind The Crumbs

"We too were here on Saturday night. We were prepared for a LONG wait but were keen to dine here. We checked in at the front of house and were advised..."

Philip Reeve

"We went here because it was listed by Cuisine Magazine website as one of the best places in Wellington to dine. We were thrilled with our choice -..."

Philippa Bannerman

"Great food, great atmosphere, great service and friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere in a lovely building. Had the monkfish special, pork belly,..."

Jeremy Kirk-Smith

"Lovely food all round especially the scotch steak and the profiteroles. Very busy though. Had to wait over 30 mins for a table which shows how busy &..."

Phil Jones

"Always busy and a with a wait at the bar, but bar staff friendly and attentive. Food high standard and delicious. A big wait for and between..."

CCb

"Absolutely delicious! This place is constantly booked out and the atmosphere is electric! Love it. Pork belly is worth a try. Great wine list too...."

Humbleluxury

"Nice food, interesting menu and the portions aren't too small, but the drinks prices are actually nuts. I don't think I've ever paid $12 for a..."

Alex Galletty

"Magnificent food and use of NZ produce at its finest. Charley Noble lifts the calibre of the Wellington culinary space to new levels. I think winning..."

Wilson Chau

"Oysters are to die for! Wow, stayed here for an hour it was cray good. Me and my boy had a great time, thanks charley..."

Saskia Wallace

"The first thing you notice about Charley Noble is the cool vibe...and the beautiful people who dine there :) The service was impeccable, never..."

Minnie Sarmiento Tabilog

"Our family had dinner there last Thursday night and it was excellent! Great food and friendly service. We tried the arancini and bruschetta starters,..."

Briony Dyson

"Have eaten here a few times now and it's currently the best meat restaurant in Wellington. Dined here as a group and had a wide selection of the..."

Susan Harding

"One of the best meals I've had in a long time, great setting, good service and possibly the best piece of pork I've ever had.Wanted to go back..."

Cameron N

"One of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. We had a group that kept changing its number of people. The staff were great, very..."

Robyne L

"Absolutely beautiful! Fantastic decor, open and spacious. The oysters were a favourite, we sampled quite a few entrees and mains, all were..."

Kerry M

"Had a fantastic time here. Me and 2 friends sat at the counter overlooking the kitchen.It was so fascinating to watch. One of my friends..."

The Guppy

"Why haven't I heard or been to this place before?! Amazing food, seriously good. I was lucky enough to be included with my wife's work dinner party..."

Brewski

"Best meal/restaurant/service/atmosphere I have encountered in a long time. Can't wait to go back. Our waiter was awesome - recommending wines and..."

Rhiannon Smith

"Popped in for tea. We had the lamb, spaghetti and the creme caramel. Brilliant. Food was excellent, served up reasonably quickly by a very..."

JG

"Absolutely loved this place. The food is outstanding and I especially like the charcoal burning grill. I had the pigs tail and the lamb shoulder..."

Dan King

"Charley Noble is setting the standard and bringing in a new flavour to the Wellington Hospitality scene, and it is making people stand up and take..."

Irene Charlton

"What's not to like about this place - fabulous food, great service and wonderful setting. I thoroughly recommend it. We went along early to..."

Dawn Baggaley

"Bruschetta with the beans and asparagus - great and surprisingly tastyThe main - pasta - please order a big serving - and it was the most..."

Debbie Baker

"Outstanding service with a fantastic menu, something for everyone. Comfortable seating which is a must and no loud vicious music to yell over. The..."

Barbara Sellers

"Visited Charley Noble for lunch and I was impressed! We were limited for time, but found the service to be friendly and efficient and our food..."

Lance H

"We went for lunch. Burgers were very good, pot pie excellent, snapper a little on the small side but very well cooked. All presented very well. Staff..."

Rory Wilsher

"Delicious lunch - gourmet fish and chips for myself and the pasta for Madame ( with tomato and seafood) with friendly attentive service in comfy..."

Gretupar Tamshivinka

"Everything bout that place is awesome friendly waiters to constantly check on us and superb food. The lamb is a literal must try it’s one of the..."

TheKidfoodie

"Delicious and memorable meal! The lamb and beef were devine. Tasty dessert as well. A well executed dining experience on all fronts - food,..."

Alex

"First time in a real restaurant for years, forgot how loud they are! Came here because my mate Celine recommended their steaks and we both forgot it..."

Ryan B

"Excellent service , head straight from airport and the staff offer to store my luggage. The best lamb dish i ever had and i am not the lamb go to..."

Vincent Ho

"Charley Noble is always an exquisite delight to visit, from the beautiful interior to the well informed wait staff. This was the Wild Venison and..."

Sasha Hovinga

"We had a lovely time at Charley Noble, great food and a nice relaxing vibe. I would definitely come back for another steak!..."

Chris Lamb

"We ate and had drinks here tonight and everything was wonderful we arrived early so had a drink at the bar before heading to our table the bartender,..."

Zoë Palmer

"Wow, I can't believe how good the Scotch Fillet (medium rare with peppercorn sauce) at Charley Noble's was. Not only that, the tempura oysters too...."

Mark Doyle

"We had a lovely dinner, both had the eye fillet and it was delicious, melt in your mouth type of delicious. The peas had bacon and parmesan through..."

Julie Bukutu

"Excellent food and atmosphere. Open kitchen and unique..."

Razvan Tudor Toma

"Didn't make dinner reservation, but the staff was really nice. We came back after an hour and viola!!.. Ordered the steak and fries and it was..."

Jenny Lim

"Dinner was exceptional. Every morsel a delight. Atmosphere was fun and energetic. Stella, our server, was pleasant and attentive, everyone on staff..."

Kevin Chan

"Perfect! The waiter was amazing! Ambers service was top notch. We were well looked after, she got our orders correct and even remembered who ordered..."

Hayley Reynolds

"Amazing food! Great ambience! Lovely presentation skills of the food! Just for the service part - piece of advise - no matter how busy, stressful,..."

Aarti M

"Just amazing! Located in town, this restaurant is an institution in Wellington. Service is great, place is big and beautiful (a bit noisy, but I..."

Mia

"The food is delicious. It’s so much more than just a steakhouse. Every bite of food was sensational, the flavours were melt in your mouth good. The..."

Sarah Thomas

"Very decent 'casual fine dining' I'd call it. Prices fair for the quality of what you get and the service from wait staff was great, special shout..."

Jarrod Van Berkel

"My favourite restaurant ever! Amazing food, flawless service, and always such a beautiful vibe. The artichoke bruschetta and apple tart cannot be..."

Josie Cochrane

"Lovely meal here, restaurant is in a beautiful building, lovely staff and great service. Food was great. Union Pacific cocktail was lovey but the..."

Adam Gootkin

Cin Cin

88/100 (2119 ratings)

Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée

Warmed Olives

Tiramisu

Spinach Conchiglioni Pasta Shells Stuffed with Mozzarella Ricotta Napoli Sauce

Lamb and Beef Meatballs

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Chelsea

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

Kate.mcpherson123

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

Vicky Yiu

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

Seamus

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

Dustin Robert Parr

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

Maraki Neonakis

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

Jade Amber

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

Robyn Wilson

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

Harvey

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

Megha Dogra

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

Cookingkenny

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

Brooklynstoddart

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

Sam Fisher

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

Christian

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

Ian De Terte

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

Fern

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

Thanh Hà

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

Royden Shierlaw

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

Monique

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

Kelsi Butler

Spanner

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

Briarley Laban

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

Vivienne Parker

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

Anastasia Haidakis George

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

James Blass

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

Foooodie Explorer

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

Mighty Will

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

Coz I Can

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

Mana

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

Vanessa Bradford

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

EMN

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

Stacy Heyman

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

Ross

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

Couple Of Cheap Westies

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

Steph Michie

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

Daisy McDermottroe

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

Katie Harris

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

Team Thomas

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

Mia Henry-John

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

Anna

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

Grace B

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

OV

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

Ava

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

Leoma Visser

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

Shawnee Westerman

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

Gareth Ruck

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

Trina

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

Charlie Fogarty

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

Linda Fisher

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

Ashleigh Hutchinson

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

Katie Francis

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

Venessa.hoskins

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

Doug Kemp

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

Johnny Fürst

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

Robert P.

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

Deborah DeNard

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

Samantha M

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

Michelle B

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

Ella Gray

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

Christine Gabrielle

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

MJ Choi

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

Laurence Chiu

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

Greg Aiken

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

Christie Holmes

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

Donna Donaldson (leepeesa)

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

Alicia!!!

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

Andrea Merlo

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

Craig Doughty

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

Justin Case

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

Israel Reid

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

Liam Richardson

Scopa Pizzeria

87/100 (2511 ratings)

Italian Hot Chocolate

Scopa Famous Hot Chocolate

Gin and Tonic with Lemon

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Bibi Honore

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

Alice Ma

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

Ken Wong

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

Echorus2005

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

Anna

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

James Voong

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

Authenticity

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

Neeraj Kumar

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

Aleisha T

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

Kate.mcpherson123

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

Faz Mottram

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

Tarun Parmar

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

Eating My Way Around

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

Michelle M Almeida

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

Puddles

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

Foodie

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

Sheryl

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

Food Fanatic

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

Kristina Mastakova

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

Lizzie

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

Kausthub Desikachar

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

黄薇恩

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

Megha Dogra

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

Christian

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

Jimon007

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

Kenji

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

Monty88

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

Annie Bananie

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

Theo

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

Neil Bryden

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

Mana

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

Nikki Paton

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

Stacy Heyman

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

Wendy M

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

Siobhan

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

Suzanne

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

Marley

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

Kylie

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

Philip Reeve

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

Eileen Basher

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

LucyGoosey

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

James Cole

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

Gerhard Joseph

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

Jayita

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

Grace Ko

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

Vicki Wong

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

DL

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

Andrew Guy

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

Stephy_NakiGirl

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

James Fale

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

Kate Yan

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

Mia Henry-John

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

Fiona

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

J Isla

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

Jaffa

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

Christine

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

FoodiePhysician

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

Steven Lee

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

Alicia McQuade

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

Mueslilo

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

Josh

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

Apple Chan

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

Claz

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

Kwan-Lyn

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

Robert P.

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

Leighanne Boone

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

Lex Antony Huang

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

Andywong1115

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

Crumpet King

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

Lily_nz80

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

Daiana Cordoba

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

Em

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

JaimeC

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

H

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

Wilson Chau

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

Ronald Blunt

"Friendly service and amazing hot..."

Emily

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

Connie

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

Elizabeth Dichter

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

Courtney

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

Hubbabubba

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

Rochelle Ruby

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

Alex Ishikawa

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

Bill

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

Littlemissfoodie

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

Sue Caudwell

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

Amy

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

Annie

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

Toni Ruawai

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

Reviewer007

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

Susan

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

Florence Kim

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

Mazza

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

Otago Islander

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

Kim

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

Helen Gemmell

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

Stephanie

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

Fridayu

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

Harry Chapman

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

Isabella Clague

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

Emily Fitzgerald

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

Melissa Martin

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

Yen Zen Huang

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

Vi Duc Phan

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

Sala McCarthy-Stonex

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

Ma.Paula Lijó Martin

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

Moth Artistic_Dysphoria

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

Finedine Romance

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

Naren Kasinadhuni

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

rune SB

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

Kieran Shepherd

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

James Savage

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

Joseph Pereira

Pizza Pomodoro

87/100 (1042 ratings)

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

Carolyn Lister

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

Gustavo Garcia

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

AMcK

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

Sei

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

Megha Dogra

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

Joneshawker

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

Miki S

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

Harry Chapman

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

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

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

EsmeEats

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

Miss K

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

Chad Rilcon

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

Hungover Munch Kid

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

Alex Meyer

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

Vegetable Man

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

J Isla

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

Mani Singh

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

Bella E

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

Tracy

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

Brian Gunning

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

Biggie C

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

Kara I

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

M

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

Roger

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

PAOLO

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

Hannah

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

Dan Bowden

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

James Mielke

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

James Hanley

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

Kim L

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

Nilanke Perera

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

Elias Schermer

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

Katharina K

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

Maria Khaydar

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

Chris Lamb

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

David Hong

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

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Pizzeria Napoli

87/100 (2038 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

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

N-Dee Reynolds

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

Portia Lancaster

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

Foodie

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

Tristan Wheeler

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

David Rawson

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

Alex Ishikawa

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

Sinead Hesnan

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

Megha Dogra

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

Jane Scadden

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

Christian

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

Jason Campbell

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

Margareta Dorothea

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

Jonathan Miranda

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

M

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

R-Dee Roche

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

Amorita Maharaj

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

Gerhard Joseph

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

Mansi Trivedi

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

Lisa Whyte

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

LucyGoosey

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

Julian.paxton

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

Brian Smith

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

Adeline

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

Andrew Warner

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

Amy

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

Simon Kearsley

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

Miara

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

RJ Thorne

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

EatAllDayy

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

Loly

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

Teja.kandarpa

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

Shauna Kauri

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

Jordan Morrice

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

RaeRae

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

Etresia Touzel

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

Julia Mc

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

Linda DuBois

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

Ken & Lesley

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

Dalia Ameer

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

Lilly.Snowball

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

Em Perry

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

Kathryn Price

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

Trevor Landers

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

Romain Louis

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

Diane Leen

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

Geoff Burch

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

Sahil Ludhani

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

Omnomnivore

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

Ridhima Puri

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

James Mielke

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

Isabella Clague

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

Carla MD

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

Ashley Raki

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

Graham Joe

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

Elroy 0kada

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

Serena Low

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

Richard Ellis

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

Hannah McColl

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

Wawawawa

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

June Lau

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

Mitchell Bidois

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

Paul Lombard

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

david yates

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

Tehaunui

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

Robin Keet

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

Andrea Merlo

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

Stuart McIntosh

Olive Cafe

87/100 (1874 ratings)

Chili Cheese Spinach Scone

Dark Chocolate Mousse

Free-Range Eggs on Toast

White Fish with a Mushroom and Macadamia Puree and Bone Marrow Vinaigrette

Wheelchair Accessible

"Olive is such a cute cafe that serves some serious killer food. Eggs Benedict is always a favourite, but the eggs are definitely a make or break for..."

Jina Hong

"Meal: MontrealDrink: cappucino w/ cinnamonIt was a hearty meal, just as you'd expect good poached eggs with smoked salmon and..."

Doris Ma

"Classy decor, friendly staff and beautiful food. One of the best in Wellington for a fine brunch!..."

Rohan

"Great service, awesome food especially the eggs Benedict and the big breakfast! Mimosas were a great addition to our 9 person breakfast as well!..."

Sarah Fromont

"I love Olive, the staff were friendly and accommodating. The food is always delicious and the option to sit outside is lovely, a luxury on cuba..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Absolutely wonderful dining experience, perfect choice for celebrating our special occasion. Divine food, awesome service at an inconspicuous cool..."

Eating My Way Around

"Great service, food, vibe all around - an ideal brunch cafe! The outdoor seating area is lively, one of our favourite spots in Wellington. Highly..."

Seo

"Very nice ambience. Not too noisy, spacious and several different areas to sit. Coffee, got chocolates and tea were excellent. Friendly service and..."

Mike Currie

"Lovely cafe with wonderful service. I liked their interior, makes it such a peaceful place to hangout. Just happened to wander by while exploring..."

Marnelli

"A delightful cafe located in one of Wellington's most cool streets (Cuba Street), lives up to its reputation. I was told that this cafe serves..."

Kausthub Desikachar

"Ask to sit outside in the back. It's covered and heated. The staff are wonderful and the food is even better, made all the more tasty in the lush..."

Derrick Olivier

"This place is really nice. The interior is very interesting as it is naturally finished cos of its oldness. We had our breakfast here before going..."

Robert Jaime Fernandez

"They had such a good atmosphere. They have this small little outdoor area filled with potted plants and it just gives the place this brilliant..."

Selena

"My partner and I were visiting Wellington and decided to have breakfast here. It looked very busy from the street so we almost thought we might not..."

Sam

"Their desserts are absolutely amazing. They look stunning and taste even better! I recommend the whittakers pannacotta. My friend ordered the banana..."

Crumpet King

"Lovely brunch experience at Olive. The big breakfast was okay overall. I always love a well-poached flowing yolk, Olive's big breakfast had just..."

AJ

"First time to Olive. Really good food (eggs cooked perfect) and coffee was good. Service was a little slow to begin with, (wasn't too busy) but..."

Sharon Harvey

"Walked into this place and it was very cool. Chilled outside area out back. Great atmosphere and service, wine list was diverse and accessible -..."

Fat Dad

"Awesome little restaurant, menu offers something different and they will change it up to suit dislikes and allergies. The staff are the most..."

Jocelyn Simpson

"Came for brunch with a friend and really enjoyed.Food was fast and lovely, smoothies are tasty with a lot of flavour.Peaceful but does get..."

Jordan

"Foreign foodies looking to eat in Wellington at any time of the day get down to Olive, I can't praise it enough. I had dinner here with a group of..."

Marmaduke Pickthall

"The fish was cooked to perfection it melted in my mouth. The pickle and yogurt made a really good balance with the richness of the fish, and the..."

Nitia Sari

"Love this place. Friendly staff, artistic decor and great food!-all in one place. Been there fore lunch but would love to try their dinner menu..."

Christian

"Went here for a breakfast this weekend as many of friends have recommended to this place to me. The food here is amazing! We ordered eggs florentine..."

Foooodie Explorer

"I like Olive as is consistently good. Had a nice meal last night with a juicy and tender Scotch fillet main and partner liked her lamb shoulder. They..."

Ken Romeril

"What a delight to dine at Olive! The vegan version of 'The Works' is unbelievably amazing, the staff were attentive and endearing, and the ambiance..."

This Week's Roommates

"A solid breakfast which friendly staff and reasonable pricing. I had the eggs florentine with a side of avo- it was fresh, well cooked, and..."

Blair Kennedy

"Went there and the fish was actually really good. Wish we had some more in our plates though or that the chips would be home made but all in all it's..."

Ines

"Again another place that's been around forever and I've never been to! Went for bunch and ordered the olive breakfast expecting just your typical..."

Miss K

"The first place I ate at when I visited Wellington for the first time. I was very impressed by the ambiance of Olive, so calm and relaxing. I sat by..."

Biggiechee

"We've been to Olive several times in the past and always enjoyed it. It's been a while and we happened to pop in on the off chance for lunch...."

Sean P E Fleming

"Was very impressed with our dinner here. The staff were friendly and took the time to explain the items in the menu. Wine was a good match and we..."

Weenutter

"Lovely atmosphere! Been here twice. On the first occasion 6 of us went there to get hot chocolates on a Saturday night and they were a good..."

Amber Wooller

"Wellington has plenty of good cafes but none better than Olive. With cutesy decorations and friendly staff, it makes for a nice Sunday feed. I had..."

Featured Eats

"Nice place! The breakfast is so good and coffee good too! I like this place! And it open very early. It so nice! On Cuba Street, good for visitors...."

Spencer Zhan

"Been for dinner here three times came with my husband tonight , the service is the best we sat in the garden area , great atmosphere ,we had..."

Fiona

"The staff here were approachable and friendly when we walked in. Seated us in the back even though it was quite busy. Me and my friends were easily..."

Tim Armstrong

"Simply outstanding, top notch meals and quality service. Wellington has a plethora of quality cafe, however Olive is the leader of the..."

Medium_Rare

"Myself and two friends with a healthy interest in both food and beer attended the Beerstronomy event at Olive on Tuesday night (8 Sept). The food and..."

Robbie G

"Really nice place, we went there for Brunch and it was a very good decision. The dish was delicious eggs, toast, bacon, spinach, mashrooms, grilled..."

Loly

"If you've never been to Olive then you're in for a treat! This cafe is a Cuba street must, the outdoor area is like being in a jungle, surrounded by..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Olive might come off as slightly up market, but there's no sign of snobbyness within. Spoilt for choice in that particular part of Cuba street for..."

James Ford

"Olive is my absolute favourite place for a big breakfast. The homemade hash deserves a big thumbs up. I would highly recommend Olive for your next..."

Angela Liu

"Recently came here at the recommendation of a friend. Upon arrival I felt it to be a small yet well laid out area. It was an intimate setting,..."

Josh

"I went here for breakfast on the weekend. It was super busy and was lucky enough to get a table for 2. Me and my partner ordered flat whites and the..."

Damon

"This is a restaurant where you are guaranteed food of fine dining quality without the eye watering price tag. The chef has pulled together a menu..."

Susie

"User reviews. Amazing food and brilliant staff. Can not recommend this charming cafe enough but also it doesn't get to popular so i can't get a..."

Brandon Allan John Gloyn

"Best coffee in Wellington!!. Everytime I get a flatwhite from here I'm blown away by the quality of it. Perfect every single time! So impressed and I..."

Poppysnap

"A lovely little café with a nice cosy feel. The café also opens for dinner. I had the buttermilk pancakes which were fluffy and had a lovely..."

Shaun

"The food was decent enough, as was the coffee, but the whacky (and irritating) new age organ "music" coming from the speakers was enough to have us..."

Heneedsfood

"Olive use to be one of my local haunting grounds before I went off on my OE. This is perhaps the first time I have visited this place since I have..."

Rosemary Young

"A Wellington institution! Olive have recently extended their outside area and what a treat! There are lots of plants and you kind of feel like you're..."

Chris Carabine

"Great coffee & tea, excellent atmosphere, wonderful staff. I enjoyed a chai latte & a peppermint tea while reading my book completely..."

Zoe

"Dropped by here for breakfast one weekday. I fell in love immediately with the place. They have a gorgeous setting, and it reminded me of those..."

Oisin O'Reilly

"It's always rare to have a big breakfast that's perfect. So many components and not all of them are perfect or complimentary. For Olive, their 'Olive..."

Wilson Chau

"Olive is a favourite of mine when I come down to Wellington. They serve consistently good food with near impeccable service. Great to see such a..."

Amy Webb

"Wow! Came here with a group and was blown away by the amazing scrambled eggs! The best I have ever tasted. Will definitely be coming back. This place..."

Connie

"Thoroughly enjoyed dinner here. We sat in the garden next to the fireplace. Very lovely setting with enough lighting. Excellent customer service (I..."

Shelley Lu

"Thoroughly enjoyable night. The company was great, the meal was fantastic, our waiter was pleasant and helpful. To top it off our guest of honour,..."

Barney Knox

"Enjoyed a lovely meal here recently. Three different mains ordered at the table and all beautifully flavoured. Service perhaps a little off hand..."

Bill S

"Food is amazing, service is excellent, and they serve the nicest Riesling! Been there twice for dinner now and it's been top service..."

Tina Park

"Went here for tapas and wine with a group of overseas friends. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. Great wine! The only thing was that out..."

Jack Bradnock

"Olive has had a bit of a makeover and while it has always been a great coffee and daytime place, it now has a very appealing evening restaurant..."

Margaret A

"We went for a Sunday morning post run breakfast. The food (poached eggs, tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms). Decor was nice and the service from the..."

Theresa

"Went for dinner on Saturday night, this is a beautiful restaurant and the staff were amazing. The head waiter (didn't get his name) was so great,..."

Desley Gamer

"Had a great brunch here on a Saturday morning. Got the little private dining room which had its own heater. Staff were friendly. The meat & eggs..."

Pete Lead

"Our group of seven enjoyed dinner in Olive's cosy back room last night, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, as we did when we celebrated at Olive..."

Susan

"My partner and I went into Olive for dinner last night.. The waitress (Danielle) was exceptional and explained the specials perfectly. The wine list..."

Brettski

"Went to Olive cafe for dinner two of us.The service was great - a chatty friendly young woman who was very knowlegdeable and recommended what..."

Karen Krogh

"Delicious! Super friendly staff, great food and pretty well priced. Go to Olive quite a lot, love their casual lunch and tapas menu. had..."

Kate O'connor

"Walking in to the courtyard at Olive is like walking into a luscious jungle dream. Palms and other foliage sit around in pots while tables with irons..."

Madicattt

"We enjoyed the interior design and there was a nice ambiance. The waitress was lovely. There was a small, seasonal menu but it had good options. The..."

Cassie Mitchell

"An absolute must visit for anyone who’s in the Capital! Great atmosphere with lovely staff and they even have a garden courtyard (basically unheard..."

Isabella Clague

"The toasted chili cheese spinach scone was very delicious. Nice ambiance. But the cafe was very busy during breakfast so we feel that we have to..."

IsH

"The coffee is great. The breakfast is amazing ( my favorite are the olive works and waffle of the day). However, 1 star off for the lunch menu as..."

Naung

"Went to Olive on a Tuesday and they have their special TUESDAY NIGHT TRIO. Three unique courses for $55 pp. really enjoyed everything, the service..."

Nanz Dee

"Pumpkin & tofu gnocchi was incredible! Unfortunately chicken thigh disappointing - slaw was soggy in dressing and chicken was over fried. We asked..."

Shannon

"We had a fantastic breakfast in the stunnng courtyard. Couldn’t fault the food, the scotch eggs and salad were fantastic. Great service and good..."

Katrina

"Our first meal In Wellington and it set a high bar. An attractive and interesting set of spaces. But we were happy to be in the window - one seeing..."

Hamish Pringle

"A culinary bastion of contemporary New Zealand cuisine, Olive restaurant has been serving French, Italian, and Kiwi inspired dishes for well over 20..."

Ivan Teh

"A fun hip spot for brunch. Great atmosphere, particularly in the back courtyard. Food was quite good (had the Olive Works) and their coffee was solid..."

Sid Malak

"Initial FOH person who took me to the seat was not the most hospitable, the order taking person was great – friendly and professional. The service..."

Challo

"I had the crispy skin pan fried fish of the day and it was outstanding. Glass of hawkes bay rose and antipodes sparkling water. Loved the entire..."

Mark Cossin

"Cute place for a quiet drink and meal if you go in the afternoon. Lovely food and excellent..."

Harmony Paea

"Best hash brown ever. And not your fault it's everywhere - sourdough gets really crunchy when toasted - a bit too crunchy to enjoy. Everything else..."

Deborah Collins

"Walk-in this popular restaurant located at the popular Cuba Street. Lucky we got the seats at the lush backyard. The fish of the day - John Dory is..."

Maggie Chen

"My partner had the market fish (forgot to take a photo before she started eating!!) for lunch and I had a cocktail, both were delicious and the..."

Annie White

"Beautiful fresh food and super lovely..."

o w

"What a find! The gr8 food, delicious coffee, and friendly staff made our day. I had the 'Today's cured fish', which was a taste sensation. I 'm now..."

Joan Howan

Jardin Grill

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Pan Fried Fish of the Day

Savannah Angus on the Bone in Ribeye

Manuka Smoked Bone Marrow

Salmon

Side Salad

Celeriac Tortellini

Oysters on the Half Shell

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"I had sirloin 250g with cognac jus. The meat is very soft and it was medium rare as I expected. I highly recommend Jardin for..."

Kritin

"Second time dined at Jardin Grill and the experience was as fab as last time! Staffs were welcoming and friendly, steak was cooked to perfection, and..."

Cherry Huang

"Top notch of everything. From the decor to the food and the hospitality. Love every single elements Jardin grill has to offer. Attention to details..."

Sylvia Chung

"This restaurant is always sure to please. The food is always 5 star quality. The environment, the furnishings, the layout just what you would want...."

Paul Costelloe

"Breakfast @ Jardin Grill. . Food at Sofitel Wellington is served at the French restaurant Jardin Grill. The kitchen takes pride in serving..."

Ivan Teh

"The team at Jardin Grill are doing a great job. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all consistently very good. The service is also of a very high..."

Sullton

"So glad we ate here twice. The menu looks a well designed and executed with excellence with attention to detail. Loved loved every element of it. Had..."

Shilpa Thakker

"The food and service is amazing! We absolutely love this place!!!! Have been to Jardin 4x now and the Banana and Tonka is the best dessert around. I..."

Pania Smith

"This was an incredible dining experience. The setting in the Sofitel is beautiful and the welcome was warm. The flavours in all the dishes were well..."

Sarah Vernon

"We had a fantastic dinner here, Jardin Grill has the best service I've experienced in Wellington, as well as having fantastic food. I had a view of..."

Ruth Sun

"Perfect steak, beautiful! Lobster roulade is good, too. Great service! I popped in without booking and were advised other tables are booked apart..."

John Wang

"The restaurant is very nice, well presented, comfortable, and not at all noisy. The food matches this atmosphere. Service is pretty good, but..."

Greg Thomas

"Went to lunch and dinner, always impressive, love the meats from wood fire grill, so much flavour, and porkbelly dish is incredibly crunch outside,..."

Donghee Han

"A Friday night treat. The small restaurant fills out, so best to book ahead. The tuna crudo was bursting with flavour with basil and truffle oil,..."

Shay Zhang

"Ambience was on point. The food was beautifully presented and we appreciated the autumn themed menu to match the..."

Bing Bing

"All dishes were delicious, the best was the main. My eye fillet (medium rare) with miso & pink pepper jus..."

Lisa

"We had a great day last Sunday. Delicious foods with nice..."

Lulu Xu

Beach Babylon

86/100 (2525 ratings)

Breakfast Burrito Bowl

Smoothies

Halloumi

Wellington on a Plate Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

"A lovely place to go and eat or get a drink on a sunny day. The views of the ocean are spectacular. The food is very nice but the atmosphere is what..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Funky little place with interesting decor. Friendly staff and a great menu with heaps of options. Awesome wine menu. The food was delicious and the..."

Steaksammie

"Went about 10 days ago for brunch on a busy Saturday morning. 3 of us sat outside. Coffees arrived really quick, and food was not far behind. They do..."

Sally

"Great restaurant! Beachy and relaxed theme with retro decor. Friendly and attentive staff, did not have to wait long for our food.A couple of us..."

Rochelle Holland

"Had to redo my review, had a lovely meal with my wee girl here. Vegan options are amazing, so nice to be in a situation where I can choose from do..."

Eating My Way Around

"Lovely outlook sitting outside, we has The Edge Martinborough Pinot Noir was very smooth. My partner had the seafood linguine, plenty of seafood and..."

Anna

"Went here last week and about a year ago both times they were really good for breakfast The homemade hash browns are perfect crunchy on the..."

David Thompson

"We went here for breakfast We tried the Fat Bastard breakfast, the pancakes and the mince on toastThe hot drinks were nice as wellIt..."

Tim 51

"Everything super tasty and all the wait staff was very friendly. My group and I had a pleasant conversation with one of the staff. I would definitely..."

Mjmcferren

"Food was pretty good! Good quality beef, grilled just well, not too dry, still juicy and moist. Food arrived quickly too. Also the service was very..."

James Ong

"Always very good! Salmon bagel ordered with a side salad. That sala was next level for a side! So good out the front on a hot day! Also, they do..."

Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt

"Went last night for my sister's birthday and it happened to coincide with WOAP. The food was brought out about half an hour after ordering which..."

Natasha Hill

"We all had a great 60th birthday celebration at Beach Babylon! We are from out of town, all converging on Wellington for the event. It was super easy..."

Blackrobinnz

"Came here finally after driving past a million times!We were greeted upon arrival and told to seat wherever we wanted. Service was quick and we..."

Aimee R

"Had the Vegan vegan which was delicious and huge! Partner had rosti with bacon and halloumi. Coffee and service were amazing, we will be back...."

Logan Managh

"Had the shake and big breakfast, food was delicious and shakes and iced drinks are very tasty!Nice atmosphere being opposite the beach on a nice..."

Jordan

"Solid brunch menu especially if you love rösti! They are often busy weekends but it's worth waiting for a table. The location and atmosphere is..."

Julia TVM

"A great spot for drinks in the sun - and they have Pimms jugs! Most of the snack foods/small plates are a little on the greasy fried side, the fondue..."

EpiCurious

"A nice little spot for brunch, and as a bonus was open Boxing Day. They have a variety of options for roti so no need for bread or toast if you wish...."

Rebecca

"Located on Oriental Parade I like the surfie beach house vibe and the matching music. The staff were friendly and relaxed and we got started with..."

Gus

"I have been to this place a few times now and it is one of my go-to place for brunch. I have decided to take a friend of mine here for brunch..."

Foooodie Explorer

"This was a great place to eat quick and friendly service with amazing food and amazing drinks this is again a great place to eat kid friendly and..."

Ben Woodburn

"Love this place. Good food. Great location and excellent service. I love that pets are allowed. I go here nearly each time I visit that side of the..."

Sriram Srivatsan

"Nice cafe. Great food and service. Reasonably priced food. I went there with a friend from USA/Poland and this cafe catered to his dietary..."

Ian De Terte

"Saturday brunch at Beach Babylon. Very popular place but we were lucky as it wasn't overly busy.We were greeted with a smile and shown to a..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Stopped in for a drink and a snack. Chilli prawns were lovely and service was okay. Lovely location and typical Wellington ambience. A little bit..."

Donald Tracey Murray

"I had a great smoothie and fries when I was here. Staff were really friendly and were very happy to modify an item for me (have a nut allergy so no..."

Saeran Maniparathy

"Need to say that the burger they had for Wellington on a plate was a total killer ! Really tasty and different from what was done in the CBD. And so..."

Ines

"Go to people and dog watch. Stay for quality tea, coffee, drink, cakes, and awesome brunch. The man friend usually goes for the big veggie breakfast...."

Grace

"Went here for dinner and loved the environment, great spot and awesome BYO. The service was excellent and I'd definitely come back, although not for..."

David Palfreyman

"Went down to Beach Babylon breakfast couple weeks ago on a nice but coldish Wellington Sunday. I got the breakfast burrito and a Bloody Mary and was..."

Jordan Morrice

"Walking into Beach Babylon we were immediately welcomed by a super friendly barista.My pal and I grabbed a small table down the back near a..."

Table For One

"Had a fantastic brunch there last week. Potato rostis with poached eggs, smoked salmon with capers on toast went down really well. Best coffee we've..."

Katherine MacGregor

"Down on beautiful Oriental Parade is this little retro joint that's not only a cafe, but a bar and somewhere to get your pooch in on the culinary..."

Heneedsfood

"Great view if the Wellington weather allows. Eclectic clever menu at reasonable prices especially the light plates.Enjoyed the Tarakihi very..."

Haumanakeakua

"Love the breakfast sandwiches here! The coffee and shakes are amazing too! We last came on a wet, but busy, Wellington morning and they managed to..."

Humbleluxury

"I just had a mocha from here . It was fyn. I love the ambience of the place . Once you enter the place it appears like u r in another realm..."

Foodie Mallu

"Great food but unfortunately they seemed really understaffed and we had to wait ages for our food and even longer for our second round of coffees..."

Marilyn Moore

"This was a lunch stop with the family. Was worried we wouldn't get a seat as this place was pumping. It was a Sunday. The turnover of tables was..."

Selective

"Yum!Best pancakes I think I've ever had - light fluffy and delicious topped with berry and rhubarb compote! and the chicken quesidilla went..."

Deb Kissick

"This would be a favourite of ours. The service is always friendly and consistent. If it is quiet I have been welcomed to have a leisurely..."

Ellie

"Beautiful spot with a great, typically Welly hippy vibe - as opposed to hipster - I definitely prefer the former :) I had a vege toasted..."

The Guppy

"I fell back in love with milshakes at this place a few weeks ago, the Snickers milshake OMG! My burger was also good but the milkshake, I dream of it..."

Joshua Hill

"If you're looking for consistently good food and a well located cafe / restaurant - Beach Babs is the place to go. The food here is fresh, tasty and..."

Alice Bourke

"I like this place way more than I thought I would. My friends and I all imagined it to be a cynical corporate take on retro kitsch before we went..."

Woo 17

"We have been here twice within two weeks. Once for lunch and once for afternoon tea (4.30pm) and both times were great. They change their menu during..."

Reviewer007

"I came here for brunch for the first time on Sunday and the place was humming. Nonetheless the staff found us a table pretty quickly, and we settled..."

Isabella

"Four of us went for brunch on Saturday. Started well with gorgeous coffee, great hot chocolate and prompt friendly service. We all had different..."

Kara I

"I went here for brunch yesterday for the first time and had a great experience. Food was yum, service friendly and quick even though it was really..."

Katie1

"This place is one of my faves in Welly, the staff are always friendly, the counter-food and menu tasty, and one of the most important bits - the..."

Mary Jane Thomas

"Have been to Beach Babylon for brunch and dinner on a number of occasions. The food is always good and the service friendly. We love the beachy..."

Dinerdiner

"I am a regular here, whether for breakfast or lunch. Have not tried it for dinner though. I think another quality cafe open during day on busy..."

CK

"Manhatten has now morphed into Beach Babylon, which is a real shame in some ways - i loved Manhatten with Dan doing his thing out..."

Philip

"Been here a few times, for dinner and lunch, the amazing food makes up for the table service which at lunch time i find the staff get confused. Most..."

Emma Lowry

"Stopped by at Baby Babylon after a scenic drive around Oriental Bay and we took our seats inside the busy cafe and restaurant. The weather was rather..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Everything here was good. Went for breakfast on a Thursday about 9.30am on the way to the airport. Good quick service. Good food. Good coffee. Good..."

Kiwig1rl

"I ate humongous Burger and a yummy mango shake. The set up of the place is cool. And outside is relaxing. The food are yum and the place is just..."

Elna Baguya

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting Beach Babylon, and I must say it was a delightful experience. The laid-back atmosphere and beachy vibes..."

Mahdi Abdollahi

"Warm friendly service & the food was well cooked & came promptly. The fish & vegetables were perfectly cooked. And my chicken burger was..."

bolonz bolo

"Such a cool little spot for a lovely vegan options on the menu and a great coffee while overlooking the beautiful ocean (sitting on the outside or..."

Olia

"Came for the fondue, walked away with a feeling of contentment. Great staff with awesome service. Highly recommend getting the fries with the fondue..."

Alma

"I really liked the ambience. The coffee and pastries were both very good. Will definitely go back to try the food as..."

Mahnaz

"A fun atmosphere and great coffee and food here always with the wonderful service. Plus they have a dog water bowl by the door. Toilets aren't..."

Maria Anderson

"Served by Alice last weekend real good service, good food, very talkative which added to it funny person. Very good milkshakes. Good amount of vegan..."

Bruno Martin-Edwards

"Was happily surprised to see there was a huge amount of vegan and vegetarian options on the menu! I got the vegan chicken and halloumi salad and..."

Isabella Clague

"Great outdoor spot if you have a dog and need a spot of brunch. The coffee is always good and they even have a whole menu for your furry friend...."

Glyn Alcock

"We came here after looking at the menu online, and the food did not disappoint! Yesterday we'd bought coffee to takeaway which we enjoyed, and today..."

Julian Davison

"I was craving for something spicy yesterday and their burrito was just the right thing for my craving and the weather. They were very busy, so..."

Saipriya Krishna

"We were a party of four and ordered the Babylon Royal burger, which was almost too tall to bite into, two colourful summer salads, which we really..."

Davide Baj

"lovely spot with seats outside, heaters, and a comfy inside area. good food with a Lebanese influence. Persian eggs were good, but also the basic..."

Stephen Gillies

"Staff were great and food was delicious. Great for a couple or for taking the family there. Highly..."

Aaron Clancy

"We were really excited to eat some good food after hearing such great reviews from others from this place. The food we ordered was on the average..."

Fidah Ali

"A great licensed cafe/restaurant with a distinct 70's Caribbean/tiki bar vibe. The food was delicious and nicely presented. Friendly staff with..."

Innes Fisher

Capitol Restaurant

Eye Fillet Steak with Parsnip Gratin

Today’S Cheese with Quince Paste & Toast 18 00

Pesto

Fresh Oysters

Parmesan Crumbed Lamb's Liver

Fish

Fish of the Day

Beef

Asparagus Entrée with Eggs Mayo and Capers

Soft Centered Chocolate Pudding with Crème Fraîche

Catfish

Clams

Steak Tartare with Egg Yolk & Grilled Bread 28 50

Baked Peach and Prosciutto

Wheelchair Accessible

"My favourite restaurant in..."

Susan Kiddle

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

Shane.gustafson

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

Karen B. Otic

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

TheFoodGonzo

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

Cha Ching

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

Megha Dogra

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

Em

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

Jade M.

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

Richard Roberts

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

Angela Liu

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

Adriennenz

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

Duncan Galletly

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

Philip Reeve

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

Jane Russell

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

Paul

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

Kelli Williams

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

Molly

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

David Boshier

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

Andrew Imms

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

Casey

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

Dee Mangin

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

Margaret

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

Susie Robertson

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

Nicola Young

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

Bean

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

Emma

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

Miss Smith

"Wonderful food and great..."

Bethne Rowe

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

Dan Bowden

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

Tehaunui

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

Irina Kapeli

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

Lindsay Harn

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

Giacomo Dusina

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

Ann K

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

Jo

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

tina nixon

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

Wendy Slieker

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

Lulu Xu

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

Veronica Sanchez-Bernuy

Wildfire

86/100 (1194 ratings)

Roasted Agria Potatoes

Passion Fruit Cheesecake

Oyster

Dessert Platter Including Chocolate Truffle Balls Passionftuit Cheesecake Lemon Meringue Tarts

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Found this place by chance on Zomato!Booked for birthday dinner on A Wednesday night. Ambience calming, relaxing, decor elegant, safisticated..."

Dotty Iorangi

"Amazing place to have a great meal with your friends. Make sure you have a great appetite before you come here, as they serve you unlimited BBQ. The..."

Jacob Elanjickal

"25 close family and friends had the most wonderful dinner for uncle's birthday! Prior to the event Harpreet was excellent to deal with - so..."

Mele Wendt

"An excellent experience!🍖Pork scotch, salmon and beef sirloin were highly recommended! Crispy skin with chewy and juicy meat inside served..."

Jinjing Fang

"Great service and well cooked food. The rump steak was my favorite and the drink choice is huge. Price was also big but worth it for a special..."

Alan McIlwaine

"Excellent! Sure the price is quite hefty for a meal, but it is so worth it! Pork, 2 types of beef cuts, salmon, chicken, lamb...Not to mention the..."

James Ong

"This is one amazing restaurant. It is one of the few places that I could not eat everything. A group of us went for lunch and it was outstanding...."

Ian De Terte

"This place is amazing, all three courses were superbly cooked, outstanding service, lots of meat and seafood, I had the best tiramisu of my life an..."

Bobby

"Wildfire in Wellington is simply amazing. What a find this place is. The service was the best I have ever experienced at a restaurant and the food is..."

Bridget

"Went for our anniversary dinner and this place did not disappoint! The waiters were so kind and their service was unbelievable. The atmosphere felt..."

Adam F

"The meats were delicious, perfectly cooked! Tasty and juicy. Our favorite was the chicken and the pork, but we loved the lamb and the beef as well...."

Romain Bacino

"This place is absolutely amazing. We got the premium menu, and wow. So delicious! If you are a meat lover this place is for you! The staff were so..."

Hannah-Bradee Phillips

"Awesome experience. Best Brazilian food I have ever had, even if it was my 1st time. Great staff awesome food & must try the tequila mockingbird...."

Ron Aunoa

"If you have never been here, you need to make the time, don't be scared if you have dietary restrictions, you will not be disappointed. The service..."

Julie Murdoch

"Absolutely amazing, food, drink ,staff. Really impressed. Loved everything. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Staff went above and beyond for..."

Ian&Trudy Green

"So this was our 1st time dining here. The experience was next level. Food delicious. Service was was really 5☆ we will definitely be going back. We..."

Fei Evans

"Great service, food is not too bad, especially if you are hungry, you can eat as much as you want! although I personally found it very salty, would..."

The Fern House

"Excellent food. The meat was well-cooked and the side dishes were very delicious. I enjoyed that there were a variety of dishes presented to my..."

Tupsytippy 0.4

"Absolutely fantastic. Great customer service. Absolutely delicious food. Wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend and will definitely go..."

Tracey Taylor

"Great dinner trip. Service was faultless really helped make the evening. Food was good, dietry options were plentiful, the starters and sides could..."

Luke Dienes

"This one's for the memory box! Perfect scores all round, no questions asked! One of the best experiences in Wellington so far and highly recommend..."

Deren Mohanlall

Floriditas

86/100 (4432 ratings)

Cappuccino and Pavlova

Halloumi

Cakes

Pasta

Poached Eggs Hollandaise & Toast

Salad

Smoked Mackeral Potato Hash with Poached Egg

Little Neck Clam Linguine

Lamb

Duck

Rip Off Scrambled Eggs on Toast

Pesto

Risotto

Scrambled Eggs on Pain De Mie Toast

Fish

Salmon

Brown Sugar Pavlova with Fresh Strawberries

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, healthy options, nice decor and definitely recommend..."

Rohan

"Busy cafe in the heart of Te Aro and it's easy to see why. Staff were quick to seat us, despite the interior being at near capacity. The menu offers..."

Famished

"I come here often enough that I don’t think to comment. I should. It is good... although it can be intensely busy and so you need to be..."

Orangikaupapa

"Always lovely with great food. Can get very busy so would recommend booking. The eggs are always done beautifully and is a lovely place to go for..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"HAVEN’T BEEN DISAPPOINTED by any Italian restaurants in Welly so far. The dinner tonight was definitely beyond what I had been looking for. For..."

Vicky Yiu

"Outstanding! I guess that's why it was so busy! The coffee was good, served speedily and competently. The food was great. All of it. Rich orange egg..."

Thomas O'Leary

"Fantastic place for brunch. The staff were just awesome! Food was just superb. I had the asparagus rocket and poached eggs ...very generous serve...."

Anna

"My partner and I had cakes from the counter -the espresso/coffee mascarpone one was amazing and the quince and almond tart was beautiful too. Comes..."

HayShanna

"Came in for breakfast and it was close by to where we are staying. Staff are so friendly and lovely, very helpful. I ordered the banana bread and it..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"I went here recently for lunch and study by myself and the food was so delicious and the staff were super friendly and attentive! It’s also nice to..."

Foodie

"This cold weather is making me crave Floriditas. I ate lunch there last week and had the chicken thighs with green beans and the prosciutto with..."

Lo Barrett

"Went for dinner, quite an expensive menu. Wait staff were attentive and friendly. Menu was quite limited, not many vegetarian options. Meal sizes..."

Seeessjay

"Delicious, I had the smoked mackerel & potato hash. Faultless. Gluten free bread is delicious. Rest of the fam enjoyed their meals, if you like..."

Kathi Jeeves

"Excellent food, excellent service, nice ambiance! I highly recommend sharing the cheese plate with a wine from their fine wine list. The polenta..."

Cha Ching

"Breakfast at Floriditas - one of life's pleasures. Fresh food, beautiful restaurant, handy location, a place that you could easily just settle into..."

AGB

"One of my favourite places for breakfast in Wellington. Great service, great selection of food including freshly squeezed juices and fantastic..."

Austin

"Have eaten here in the past and always delicious but this weekend we had an hour to spare so popped in for a cheeky wine or two before dinner. Great..."

Megha Dogra

"Perfect place for brunch! We came around 11ish and luckily there was only one table left and we don't have to wait for the table.I ordered earl..."

Shirley Yu

"One of my favorite brekkie/brunch spots in Welly. Floriditas has something for everyone. I have not yet found a place that does scrambled eggs quite..."

Zainab

"Possibly one of the best cafes in Wellington, fantastic service and also a bonus not to bump into any hipster bearded types, but then thankfully this..."

Frank

"Coffee was tops. Good breakfast. Excellent service and Hipster free zone is a bonus. First place we've been to that have provided excellent service...."

Ling Ling

"We were looking for something nice to have dinner and spontaneously ended up at Floriditas. First we thought its more a café than a proper..."

ScoopScoop

"Best tea and coffee in town. Definitely recommended. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Amazing hospitality and quick service. Don't miss their coffee and teas..."

Deepinder Bahia

"Went for dinner on a busy Friday night at 7pm. Although it's was busy we got a table straight away. The service was warm and very friendly. I had the..."

Angela Osborne

"Home of the famous eggs eggs eggs! Been coming here for years and the food never fails. I highly recommend them poached or scrambled. The smoked fish..."

Vicki Wong

"This is one of the establishments in welly so my expectations were high. The place was really busy but luckily we were seated quickly. The service..."

Christian

"Wellington is just a foodie heaven! No doubts about it...Since there're so many positive feedbacks about this place, I feel like I'm..."

Cupy Dee

"A Wellington icon. Beautiful fit out, great coffee, professional service and a solid menu. I will never forget the stuff zucchini flowers I ate here,..."

The Food Snob

"It was date night for my wife and I. We decided to go to Floriditas for a light meal. Turns out, the menu was so appetising we ordered mains and..."

Mighty Will

"I finally gave Floriditas a try and it was pretty good experience.Went for a Sunday brunch, and wasn't surprised to see a fully packed..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"Down in Welly for WOW and this place was recommended for its breaky - it's great!We had the bircher muesli, banana bread with passion fruit..."

Alwayseating

"The service was 5* the food was 5 * enjoyed every moment of our visit we will defiantly be back Total gem in the city..."

Em

"been here several times for breakfast. coffee was great and sharp, i normally order the poached eggs with avocado and it was prepared well. the..."

John Chin

"Had brunch here with my family on a busy Sunday morning. Everyone found something they liked from the impressive menu of egg dishes. I ordered the..."

Emma W

"It was a farewell dinner. My friend and I had order cheese stick for entree. The cheese stick was slightly overdone inside. Our main were lamb..."

"Post movie marathon supper. Clams & pasta w Italian flat leaf parsley, chilli, garlic & lemon. Consistently great food & service. Tangelo, lemon &..."

Jennifer Collinson

"I went here on Friday morning for breakfast with my father and partner, and got Asparagus and poached eggs on toast. The marshmallow that came with..."

Steph Hogan

"Love Floriditas! They are known for their amazing eggs breakfast menu and my favourite thing from their selection is the eggs, hollandaise, asparagus..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Floriditas looks inviting in its corner position on Cuba Street - we dined on a Tuesday night and loved the decor especially the white tiles. The..."

Ali Lousley Guild

"On a recent visit to Wellington, I brunched at Floriditas. It had been a while since I had dined there and I had epic memories of my experiences...."

Lennie L

"I had heard good things about this place, only positive reviews so my expectations were high. I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the food...."

Raymond Ferguson

"It's been a while since I have been to Floriditas so it was nice to see it was still a pleasant spot for breakfast. The scrambled egg on ciabata was..."

Cheyneismyhero

"This fabulous place has the most delicious eggs i've ever eaten!! Scrambled eggs on the 5grain toast with avocado=amazing!! Also this place probably..."

Davo & Sarah

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Stylish, classy and oozing old world sophistication, this Cuba St institution is one of the reasons why I love coming to..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Apparently eggs are a big deal here. The menu is small but packs a punch. I had poached eggs with ham off the bone. The eggs were absolutely perfect...."

Marina Samountry

"Came in for coffee and cake at lunchtime. Had the caramel and ginger loaf. Really yummy food and coffee. Staff were friendly and efficient. Would..."

Mueslilo

"Saturday breakfast here was delicious. Girlfriend had the granola and it was devine. I had the eggs and bacon, would have been nice with a touch of..."

Tyler De Vries

"Service is always fantastic, food is always fantastic, as much locally sourced food as possible and so well put together, and very accommodating to..."

Holly R

"A slightly odd contrast exists between Floridita's and its surrounding area. Once the trades end of town, in contrast to the north "by appointment"..."

Duncan Galletly

"Went to Floriditas for grad dinner last night - the service was amazing! Not sure if it's because my friend and I were orphans for graduation due to..."

Sarah Reynolds

"Had a lovely lunch there. Portions were on the smaller side but we still left full. Good modern menu - lovely nashi salad came with my haloumi &..."

Katherine MacGregor

"Delicious smoked mackerel and potato hash, accompanied by great coffee and friendly..."

M2

"Good at what they do. While their menu is quite simple - ie. mostly just variations of eggs on toast, they do it quite well. If you are wanting a..."

Poppysnap

"For a slow paced meal with attentive service in the Wellington CBD, Floriditas should certainly be the first place to come to mind. There's a reason..."

Lani

"Emily Keshav, head baker at Floriditas Bakery, is rolling out chocolate pastry with the casual confidence of a kid with play-doh. "The trick is to..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"I never quite made on my previous Wellington visit, and I'm glad we dropped by this time around as the scrambled eggs with hot smoked salmon & lemon..."

Heneedsfood

"As date nights are tricky my wife and I took advantage of a quiet weekday for "date morning". Floriditas is a firm favourite so was the first choice...."

Philip Reeve

"I've been living in Wellington for just over two years now, and quite by accident ended up at Floradita's for brunch in January of this year ... and..."

Anna Garland

"Visited this place for dinner on a Saturday night, loved it. It wasn't too busy when we went, but it was pretty packed when we left. Service was..."

Alice S

"I normally travel throughout NZ by myself on business but Labour Weekend 2014 I had the pleasure of my family joining me in Wellington. Let me be..."

David Hardy

"Cheapest avo on toast in Welly, yo. Great atmosphere, gets lovely morning sun. Awesome baked goods to go too! A classic Wellington cafe, prices..."

Eleanor Hay

"A review just on the sweet stuff: had morning tea at Floriditas, grabbed a long black to go with my orange chocolate cake and ginger caramel loaf...."

Wilson Chau

"My weekend in Wellington was highlighted by a trip to Floriditas! It was recommended by a friend who is chef, so I was naturally very eager to get..."

Amy Webb

"Popped in for breakfast and enjoyed the atmosphere, orange juice and eggs. Eggs feature strongly on the breakfast menu so if you're not in an eggy..."

Roger Williams

"Scrambled eggs are the best I've had in Wellington. Organic eggs great colour, swirled to perfection... Loads of it too...Not afraid to add decent..."

Richard

"Floriditas Cafe and Restaurant is the first cafe to make it on my 5-star establishments list. Every single thing about my dining experience was..."

Johann Go

"Floriditas has become our regular Saturday post-run eggs location for many reasons, including:1) We always seem to time it right so we don't..."

Theresa

"this is my 'local' coffee place. I have never dined here, but have been here for brunch and coffee/dessert on several occasions.Service..."

Rosemary Young

"A business colleague and I dined midweek after arriving in Wellington on an evening flight and looking for a meal in close proximity to our hotel. In..."

Kaydubya

"I find this Bistro to be good value, fun, excellent food and wine, love the setting and..."

Kiwicafe

"Had absolutely amazing service and food here, was very surprised, in a good way! Hadn't been before but will definitely be back. Better than a lot of..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"A classy joint and they gave me a really generous serving of scrambled eggs that were beautifully cooked so I'm sold..."

Woo 17

"I adore this place. I have been here multiple times now for both Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and I have been enthralled each time. The staff are..."

Harriet Rowland

"I am a fan. Fell in love with this place when I had a girls weekend in Wellington recently. What's not to love about the decor (old style italianate,..."

Frances Beuvink

"Floriditas gets extremely busy on Saturday nights and we were lucky to grab a table for six. The decor and atmosphere is elegant and inviting at any..."

Caffeinated Weka

"The first thing that Im going to say is that floriditas is DIVINE. We (my family) go on a regular basis and every time we have been served promptly..."

Hannah

"Great decor to start with! Very classy feel the minute you walk in with little details all over the place. We only had dessert and tea the first time..."

EatingBuddy

"I always enjoy the food and coffee at Floriditas but I don't go as often as I would because I find the staff unpleasant. There are a couple of..."

Sophie

"I love Floriditas in Cuba St, have been twice recently and enjoyed the food and style of the place immensely.Thursday this week was a cold..."

Love Food

"I dine at Floriditas on a regular basis and have done since it opened! I find the staff here absolutely amazing! And the food (I have eaten..."

Alana

"Try the vegetarian risotto with feta....awesome! I hope it's still there when I go back!The only thing that was a little annoying was at how..."

Shells

"My husband and I went to Floridita's for breakfast and it absolutley delicious. There was plenty of food, it was excellent quality, and the service..."

Lynda Muller

"awesome risotto.great starters.delicious apple..."

Emma

"My partner and I had dinner here & it was superb. We're both vegetarian & the mains menu was a bit limited for us, but it was seriously good..."

Helen

"great atmospherefantastic eclectic food - simple but v.well..."

Robo

"Been twice now when visiting Wellington and both times the breakfast was devine, the Scrambled eggs and sausages were the best and service was..."

Paul

"Have to agree with Donna. Floriditas is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington. The service is excellent and the food is top draw. Has the..."

Moana

"I have been to Floriditas for breakfast and dinner a number of times and absolutely recommend! Breakfast menu is beyond yummy (best scrambled eggs..."

Donna

"I love how at Floriditas the menu is changing often, it means every time I go back there is something new and delicious to try! This place is perfect..."

Sophie Hunter

"Let me first confess; Floriditas is my favourite cafe anywhere. Great coffee, great food & great atmosphere. This wonderful little establishment can..."

Mairi Herbert

"This darling cafe and restaurant, located in the heart of Cuba Street, serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with an extensive menu throughout..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Floraditas looks gorgeous, lots of light, elegant without being overwhelmingly formal. The service is a little erratic, veering from overly attentive..."

Kai Luv

"absolutely incredible brunch this morning. Service impeccable. Atmosphere is sublime. Decor is stunning and incredibly well done. I absolutely loved..."

Izzie Nicole

"Went here for brunch and ate something new to me -- FISH HASH; see pic. I am from the USA and am a huge diner aficionado, having eaten all kinds of..."

That's MrD2u

"A cozy place. Hospitable hosts (very friendly and kind), really delicious food and beautiful presentation. I love the atmosphere, very chill and..."

William Ericsson Eulatth Vidal

"Was quite busy when we went but staff were super friendly and helpful,took the name & number of one of our group then sent a message when a big..."

Ceejay Bayley

"Had breakfast with some friends and lucked out getting a big table to accomodate us all. Popular place :) We can see why! Staff were friendly,..."

Elena Averwood

"Floriditas is a must visit when in Wellington. It is sun drenched through the big windows, with a cozy interior and absolutely fantastic people..."

Egor Petrov

"A walk in fluke, what a find! Thank you so much indeed for a brilliant evening meal. Great food, outstanding service, lovely warm atmosphere - we..."

Paul Salloway

"I came back after a long, long time. The decor and seating arrangement changed to some extent, but the food is still good. The staff are friendly..."

Peter Kurdulija

"First time here. We walked in before noon and within half an hour, the place was full. We had Smoked fish hash, The Floriditas fish pie, eggs on..."

Wilko Jack

"Had breakfast there 3 days in a row. Coffee is good and the French Toast is my..."

Darren Chapman

Fratelli

86/100 (1794 ratings)

Quattro Formaggi Pizza

Affogato Raspberry Coulis Hot Churro

Fish

Fantastic Italian Roccomura Red Wine

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Harrison Drysdale

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

Anna

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

Clem Lienard

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

CC

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

Dieu Anh Le

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

Jessica Siácci

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

Rob McGregor

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

Megha Dogra

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

Fat Bob

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

Felicity

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

The Food Snob

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

M

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

EsmeEats

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

Rosemary Young

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

Ladi Haze

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

Alysha Bower

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

Grace Li

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

Georgia Keir

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

Orli B. Ahava

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

Raymond Ferguson

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

Gabby Deg

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

Kklovestoeat

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

Sophia

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

Wellington Chic

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

Pete And Jenny Ellis

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

Humbleluxury

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

Phillippa Rudhall

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

Robert White

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

Gill Riding

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

Ceallaigh Rodway

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

Fam Webster

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

Georgie G

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

Lesley Slieker

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

Tori Holden

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

Louise

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

Blair W

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

Maria Petagna

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

Linda Cohen

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

Shaney Marinkovich

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

Andrea Simpson

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

Angie Van Rhijn

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

Siobhan

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

Susan

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

Binkley

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

Frances Beuvink

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

JVDP

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

Penny

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

Lucy

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

Ian Stronach

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

Emma Dobson

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

Jane

"Everything we had was absolutely..."

The Boys

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

Karan

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

Terri

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

Caffeinated Weka

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

Patrick Pilcher

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

Griesel

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

Maisie Mao

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

Maxime Vasuta

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

AnnA

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

Patricia Furlan

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

Dina Demiri

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

Jasmine Craig

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

David Johnson

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

Murray Watt

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

Michael Nimot

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

Francesco Amico

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

Nicole Hawke

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

Sarah Quinlan

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

Hugo Strang

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

Emma Coupe

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

David Baird

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

Laurie Kapelle

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

Jessica Hope

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

Ethan Charlett

Nicolini's

85/100 (1428 ratings)

Spaghetti Al Ragu Bolognese Pasta

Chicken My Way

Lasagne Bolognese

Chicken and Blue Cheese Ravioli

Tortellini Amatriciana

Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Double Chocolate Torte

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Aritra Mandal

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

Arjeezy

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

Shana Wahab

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

Jay Dorset

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

Caitlin Sinclair

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

Tarun Parmar

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

Lynda Molly Grimmer

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

Dayna Atkinson

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

Bruce Mackintosh

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

Jelena Stojkov

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

Megha Dogra

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

M

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

Pippa.keel

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

Christian

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

Kayleigh

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

The Food Snob

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

Stacy Heyman

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

Amorita Maharaj

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

Ruth Mills

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

Susan Roxanne

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

Raquel Bermudez

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

Sarah Hillier

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

Lianne Jeffery

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

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

Kaaryn Denholm

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

Katie

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

Michael Liang

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

Shane Girven

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

Joshsuxxxx

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

Erin Moffatt

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

Kishore Mitra

Graham

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

A.M.

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

Leanne Smith

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

Jordan Samuela

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

Georgina Garrett

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

James Scott

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

Courtney

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

Claire Alannah Buchanan

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

Sue

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

Mariana Andrews

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

Sarcha

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

Hannah Lander

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

Michael Corcoran

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

Nicole

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

Sarah

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

Geoff G

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

Natasha

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

Aimee

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

Sarcha Keith

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

Alex

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

Natasha Gedge

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

Mattie

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

Lana Fomin

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

Sarcha

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

Elaine Young

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

Sian

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

Mark Adam Cohen

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

Nick Whiteford

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

Brambilla Marco

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

Sonder Woman

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

Shehara Dilshani

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

Carolena Swaneveld

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

AnnA

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

Owen Bellhouse

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

Alicia Osland

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

Pamela Ngan

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

Morgan Marshall

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

Sue Geale

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

Alice Harrsion

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

Andrea Merlo

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

Claudia Vaya

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

Michael Davidson

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

Oostys (Nunu)

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

Andrew Nicol

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

Rex S

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

James Bruniges

Pravda

85/100 (5290 ratings)

Taupo Beef Eye Fillet Steak with Truffle

Scones

Wagyu

Oysters & Tempura Oysters

Smashed Avocado with Added Eggs

Brownie

Smoked Beef Ravioli and Beetroot

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

Hannah-Bradee Phillips

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

Hariata Hema

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

Cherry Huang

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

Patrick Zuluaga

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

Maho

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

Michael Errey

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

Marissa Carter

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

indah nuria Savitri

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

Jessica-Mae

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

Ralf Schulz

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

Tiara L

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

Evan Rayner

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

Kevin Milstein

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

Janneke

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

Trentyz

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

Wesley Brinkman

Maranui Surf Lifesaving Cafe

"Busy and a happening place. Long queues going right on the road. Inside every table was taken and every staff member was totally engaged serving..."

Raunaq Bhogal

"A very cool/retro cafe with a great atmosphere, and an amazing view. It is very popular, there was a ~5-10min queue for lunch up a stairway, a 15min..."

J Orsborn

Chris B

"Great location for a brunch. Yummy big brekkie. A very popular place to visit. Lovely..."

David Hall

"Most amazing breakfast I’ve had in a very long time. Amazing vege based food and great coffee. Kids loved the thick shakes which not only tasted..."

Rob Jack

"Great service, coffee atmosphere and food as..."

Keith Powell

"This is a Surf Life Saving Club not a cafe. Check your link if you want to review the..."

Carrie Matson

"Biggest thickest milkshake I've ever had I was surprised I managed to Finish..."

John Hunt

"What a choice as rustic spot for building connections and workshoping big questions. Hosted by Antonia, Gillian, and Tereska of Change Makers fame,..."

Karaitiana Wilson

"Delicious food, amazing view but service could be..."

Lynette Kwek

"Busy, noisy, very good pancakes and coffee and great..."

Barry Boyd

"This is my absolute favourite cafe to have brunch at when visiting Wellington! The food is so delicious and very generous. Lovely bustling, yet..."

N J

"Busy buzzing place, with great views. I found it very noisy though, we were yelling to each other to make ourselves heard. Maybe I'm getting old...I..."

Pamela Ngan

"The place has exquisite views if you are lucky enough to land a seat at one of the 3 tables available with an ocean view. I ordered pancakes and..."

Nate O

"Great little cafe be it a stormy day or a sunny day right on beach. Only problem with this place is it is to..."

James Bannon

"Coffee milkshake incredible, good coffees, great breakfast options, good service. Best ocean views, for a Wellington challenge, try to be seated out..."

Jenny O'Brien

"Uh, life-saving is right. This place is delicious! And they let us bring our dog and sit outside on the patio. Thanks! Great food, fun to watch the..."

Geoff Keene

"Gone here 3 times since moving to Wellington. The beautiful interior design and Oceanside view make a wonderful environment. The prices are..."

Josiah Liston

"Food was alright. Place was very..."

KiwiFighter

Logan Brown

84/100 (3149 ratings)

Wellington on a Plate Burger

Apple Glazed Duck Breast

Chèvre & Nettle Tortellone

Pork Belly

Risotto

Lot 8 Citrus Olive Oil Panna Cotta Lemon Curd White Chocolate Snow & Orange Sorbet

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

MaynightMemory

Nikau Gallery Cafe

Slow Cooked Short Beef Ribs

Raspberry White Chocolate Muffin

Pancakes

Long Black and Mocha

Pesto

Red Pepper Anchovy and Egg Toast

Fish

Pork

Kedgeree with House Smoked Fish

hot chocolate

Pasta

Scrambled Eggs with Herbs and Sausages

Affogato with Honey Ice Cream

BBQ

Salad

Sage Fried Eggs Bacon GF Toast Best in Wellington with Halloumi - Americano

CREME CARAMEL

Salmon

GF Toast Poached Eggs Bacon Mushrooms

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place for brunch on a weekend. One of the few places that opens for reservations. The eggs and toasts were good. So was the coffee. Best..."

Eileen Lui

"Great place. Coffee was lovely. The food was great. Avocado toast tasted wonderful. The porridge was great. The scone was delicious, tad more muffin..."

Phil C

"Tasty specials, good friendly service even tho they were full which is nice. Flavourful with fresh ingredients. Everything was served warm and we'll..."

Tehaunui

"Yum! Great food - great coffee. Best GF toast in town! My go to place for breakfast when I am in..."

Fiona Parrant

"A hip little spot in the middle of a nice central location. Their mochaccino was topped with some shaved chocolate as opposed to cocoa powder, and it..."

Daniel Perez

"Experience Asado. Booking is required. 2 hours BBQ dinner experience(6.30pm to..."

YANG DAVID

"Great food but the service left a little to be desired...would recommend..."

stu b

"The kedregee is delicious and well-worth a visit here, but you shouldn't miss the ceviche. Excellent coffee and a very tart and refreshing lemonade..."

Robert Thomson

"Cheese Scone Review : A vertically challenged scone, and yet intentionally so, proud to be different. More of a flatbread, first impression was a..."

Richard Mayston

"Good little spot for breakfast and..."

Bửu Nhi Lý

"Nikau has an ideal selection of lunch options, not too many overwhelming choices, but more than enough to find something that will hit the spot. Plus..."

Mitchell Bidois

"Wonderful brunch here. The coffee is delicious and quick friendly service. Definitely recommend as a great brunch spot on the..."

Sophie Allan

"Lovely place, I had a delicious lunch and wanted to try everything! It’s not cheap and portions are small but as a treat it was greatly..."

Anne LS

"Excellent location for lunch in combination with the superb Hilma Klint exhibition at City gallery .. especially if raining as..."

Maria Shadbolt

"This place is super cozy! You feel miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet it is actually located in the heart of the city. Various..."

Usa Iswari

"Delicious iced chocolate and scone! Nice vibe and not very busy midday Sunday. Scone was a little pricey at $5 but..."

Sally Young

"Lovely avo on toast with bacon. Coffee always good and great cheese..."

Dave H

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Fettuccine Carbonara Pasta

Tortelloni

Mac N' Cheese

Pesto

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fettuccine Carbonara Mushrooms

Salad

Ricotta Ravioli

Extra Parmesan

Pappardelle Bolognese

Tagliatelle Mare E Monti GF

Pappardelle Alla Bolognese

Bucatini Fra Diavolo

Conchiglie Bolognese

Rossofongoli Red Wine

Mediterranean Foods - Newtown -trattoria & Deli

83/100 (1541 ratings)

Capricciosa Pizza Funghi

Quotro Fromage Means 4 Cheeses

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

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

Sei

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

Paul Stevenson

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

Caitlin Sowden

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

Trevor Landers

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

Jade M.

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

EpiCurious

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

Grant Dennis

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

Tony Howatson

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

Laura Batten

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

Mel P

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

Sian Patel

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

Harry Brendon Potter

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

Andrea Merlo

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

Mahnaz

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

Vidhi dave

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

Andrea Tripodi

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

Scott Asplin

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

Beth Marriott

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

Tiffany K

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

Tim Helm

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

TK

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

Luca D. Lombardo

Portlander

83/100 (1780 ratings)

Deer Milk Panna Cotta

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome service and food. Highly recommend...."

Tracey Thurston

"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..."

Fabian Meriles

Cosa Nostra Italian Trattoria

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo

Mozzarella and Tomato Pizza

Fish

Pasta

Ravioli Alla Calabrese

Chips

Salad

Cannelloni Con Funghi

Spaghetti alla carbonara

Garlic Bread with Cheese

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Ian De Terte

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

James Ong

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

Ken White

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

BethHolden

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

Freyawang913

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

PhillipYee

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

Ohhh Neil

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

Fiona Breen

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

Zoe Ruth

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

James Cole

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

Eileen Basher

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

John Crawford

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

Angela Liu

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

Meenu Daniel

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

Elliott Breen

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

Jznz

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

Humbleluxury

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

Liz Oconnor

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

Donna Yarrall

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

Graeme Lindsay

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

Brewski

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

Courtney

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

Diego Evans

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

Chrissy Edmunds

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

Vivian

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

David McMenamin

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

Stephen Ruddell

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

Philippa Lagan

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

Andrew

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

Shona Atkinson-Bird

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

Frank

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

Biggie C

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

Greg Mawson

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

Susan

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

Susie Robertson

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

Cosa Nostras

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

Bruce Turner

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

Haydi Foster

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

Hamada Eleleimy

Phillip Yee

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

Sarah

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

Dan Milward

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

Helen Joe

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

T K

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

Stu Masson

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

Laura Jones

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

Tim P

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

Benjamin Curran

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

Ashleigh Wilkins

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

Daniel

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

Nathan Dolding

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

Jeffy Reffy

Cicio Cacio Osteria Newtown

83/100 (2178 ratings)

Chocolate Almond Cakes

Schnitzel

Pasta with Anchovies Garlic and Chilli

Gnocchi All'amatriciana

Gnocchi With Calamari

Affogato Al Caffe Americano Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

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

Jas Frisone

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

James Ong

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

Angel He

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

Hamish.rutherford

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

Trevor Landers

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

The Food Snob

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

Hungrygal

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

Rebecca

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

Shaun Johnston

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

Mya

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

Jordan Halba

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

LucyGoosey

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

Auckland Food Tours

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

Lee Taylor

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

Eddy Saul

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

Alejandra CORDOVEZ

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

Duncan Galletly

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

Markus Ho

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

Chris Dobson

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

Sonja Cabrera

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

MissyDoolittle

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

Aleza Drake

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

Aneetta Baby

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

Dev Null

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

Jake Wallis

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

Amy Richardson

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

nigel saunders

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

Maria Johnston

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

gwendoline guerineau

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

Darlene Molenaar

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

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