TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Egmont Street Eatery

92/100 (1793 ratings)

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"Hold onto your jimmies cause this place is bloody amazing. Everything tasted like it came from the kitchen of the gods. The pancakes were so light..."

Nicole Wong

"Taken here for my birthday dinner and had the lamb after the spiced nuts. Love the seasonal approach! Great wine list too. Attentive friendly service..."

Francesbutler64

"This is one of my favourite places to go for drinks and nibbles in wellington. The cocktails are delicious, they have a seasonal menu but if you are..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"So yum!! We went here to find donuts and we sure did 😍 lemon meringue and salted caramel popcorn. Really cool little spot for coffee as..."

Bayley

"Tasty food in this little place. Not massive servings which is nice. Friendly service and helpful. We sat outside which was noisy but better than..."

Bex Ellis

"Staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. The tables are quite close together which doesn't allow for much private..."

Barbara

"Amazing every time. The rice cakes are so great. The passion fruit tart was also delicious. Always great food and service. It’s very cool how every..."

Jazz

"The food was delicious and service was top notch! You can't go past the loaded fries! Highly recommend dinner here but make sure you book as it's a..."

Megha Dogra

"We were here for dinner on a weekday. Food was beautifully cooked. Angus beef cheek braised to tender perfection, not sure if the peanut pesto on top..."

AJ

"Nice place for a brunch.We came in at 11ish and it was nearly full. We could either order the food from the menu or from the cabinet. The food..."

Shirley Yu

"Delicious! Sunday brunch (@12.30pm), a short wait, offered a coffee while waiting but it didn't arrive, never mind. We were asked again when seated..."

Neat Eats

"••• Protein-Fixed •••I LOVED it & MY tummy LOVED it. Highly Recommended! Well Done & Thank You (both customer service + foods)..."

MarvellousSeven

"This was a Zomato find when we needed somewhere to eat close to our accomodation. Man was it a find! I got the lamb for breakfast and I could have..."

Jocheli015

"Cute cafe. I only tried their doughnut but it was a bit bland tasting. The meringue was light and chewy and gives it a nice refined sweetness that..."

Travels4Food

"Best service in Wellington, great menu whether it's brunch, lunch or dinner and the atmosphere is pretty good too. You always leave satisfied...."

Jocelyn Simpson

"Finally tried out this classic Wellington establishment, and it definitely lived up to expectations! We dined over lunch, ordering the fish tacos and..."

Sonia Giles

"Fantastic fresh food offering and service very slick. I always enjoy the atmosphere here and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. Try..."

Ronald Blunt

"Great looking venue, the staff are excellent and the chef knows his stuff, the buttermilk chicken burger is just ridiculously good and the bacon bap..."

Mark Reynolds

"Nice place and I love the deco. The menu has some interesting items and I tried the smoked eel with rice cake. It was interesting but not exciting..."

Christian

"Great breakfast - I had the smoked hash potatoes with black pudding and slow egg. The extra sides are expensive but well worth getting. The cold ice..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Down an alleyway in the heart of Wellington, Egmont St Eatery is a cool, small side bar serving bar snacks, share style dishes and great coffee and..."

Postcards From Peta

"An innovative menu that is executed well, as evidenced by four plates eaten stark clean of every morsel. I had the special of yellow fin tuna with my..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"The great food made up for the not so great service, food was also awesomely presented but we had had to wait for at least 20 minutes before we were..."

Bigmuncher

"A+ food and ambience but service was far from on satisfactory. We waited a good 20 min before being given menu and water. AOK i ordered was delicious..."

::: Diner01 :::

"Best wagyu. Thin cuts. I was looking for a good one that could match my experience in steakhouse in SFO. Ample portions. Their focus is on the food...."

Kaushik Som

"I was a skeptic when the place opened, it got too many good reviews and I thought it would be too good to be true. I was so wrong.We went for..."

Sina Tupou

"Great design, cosy feel, good service - and most importantly, the food was incredible. The chefs, visible from the dining area, obviously enjoyed..."

Bronwyn Clark

"Came here for brunch yesterday and I was really impressed with its simple yet elegant interior design. It was very busy when my friend and I arrived..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Stumbled upon this hidden gem fresh off the plane. Beautiful breakfast menu and damn good coffee. Enjoyed eggs and bacon which was very tasty. Fresh..."

Melanie Kolman

"Had the Charred Broccolini with carrot puree, fried egg, roasted tomatoes, sourdough and pork floss for brunch the other morning. Was probably the..."

Albert Hailes

"It took me far too long to eat here and it won't be as long a wait between visits. Only came in for brunch but the food was top notch. The use of..."

Josh

"Brunch on Sunday. We arrived about 12pm and they were busy, almost full. We had cinema tickets for 1pm so asked about the wait. They we're helpful in..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Arrived for breakfast after a reccomedation. Easy to find down the lane, nice spot. A sleek, modern & professional while still remaining welcoming...."

Coffee Lover

"Came here for dinner and I got the KFC burger which was delicious, chicken was cooked and battered beautifully and the sauce complemented and brought..."

Matt Jeng

"My first time at Egmont this morning for brunch and it was amazing!! Super friendly and attentive staff, got a table straight away, warm and not too..."

Kyla R

"Food is fantastic and they make arguably the best french toast in town. Have been back several times and am always impressed with the service and..."

Aimee Bell

"After three years in Wellington, my sister is finally moving back to Auckland, but before she relocates, I made one last eating frenzy trip before my..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Came here with a bunch of work mates on a weekday bout 8:00pm. We ordered entrees and mains. We waited about 45 minutes for the entrees and was a..."

John Chin

"Love this place. All the dishes I tried were really nice. The burger and market fish were really nice. They're pretty busy though so it takes awhile..."

Jenny

"Perfect spot for brunch or coffee! The summer brown was delicious and the homemade granola was served nicely with fresh summer fruits. Service was..."

Angela Liu

"New cafe in town! Went and ordered spinach and mushroom toast with avocado on the side. For drinks a simple favourite trim flatwhite.The..."

Vogue Foodie

"Delicious food and wonderful service. I really liked that you could get all wine in a carafe size, for when I don't want to drink the whole bottle..."

Debbie Rogers

"Came here to try the winner of burger welly for 2015. At nearly $20 alone for the burger I was initially a little hesitant but it did live up to..."

Vicki Wong

"I very much enjoyed my coffee and scone here! The coffee may have been the best I've had in Wellington (so I purchased another) and the scone was of..."

John BP

"The best seat in the house is on the pass overlooking the compact kitchen. The ham& cheese croquette is crisp, light and lusciously oozy and..."

Jennifer Collinson

"Wellington admittedly doesn't move as fast as Auckland in the food scene so anything new is always exciting. The talk of town is Egmont Street..."

Wilson Chau

"It was Thursday lunch and date time with my mother. My poor mother really likes European cuisine but alas, my father has decided that a meal is..."

Grace Li

"I had a super tasty birthday lunch here a couple of weeks ago on my travels through NZ. Was recommended it by the staff at Memphis Belle coffee shop..."

Sean

"I wish I didn't rate the other restaurants so highly so this could take the highest. Truly amazing experience. The food (Sichuan 1/2 chicken w/..."

Dalton Harris

"Great little cool place to go after work on any day of the week.Menu was a bit small but the burger was awesome.We ordered the chicken..."

Hubert Cheng

"Winners of the annual WOAP burger, my expectations were high. The burger looked pretty standard however the taste was AWESOME it was super..."

Medium_Rare

"Have been here a few times now for dinner. Must say, it's so dang good. The lamb ribs are to die for, flavour town galore! The Welly on a plate..."

Miss K

"The food takes me back to my home town of London for some reason. The Food was simple but clearly used the best ingredients and was well presented...."

Richard

"Good stuff Egmont Street Eatery for nabbing the title for Wellington on a Plate - Best Burger 2015. I must admit, I did enjoy the burger and good on..."

LucyGoosey

"Popped in here for lunch last Sunday and the place was packed which I find is either sign that they serve good food or it's the in place to be. I..."

RaeRae

"Been twice, love the presentation and the food. On the second occasion the service let things down. Slow, and when avocado was off the menu I was..."

Hamish.rutherford

"Popped in on a cold, wet morning for brunch. Three of us went with the grilled sandwiches(ham/cheese, spinach/mushroom and the Flank steak pide)plus..."

Simon Kearsley

"Egmont Street Eatery is a hidden gem, well not so hidden given its name is the street it is located on. It's a very quaint little place..."

Mind The Crumbs

"I came here for breakfast on a Sunday with my partner, the place was busy so we were lucky to get a seat. The tables were close together so we..."

Claz

"A newbie but a goodie! Had brunch here last Sunday after much anticipation having had to listen to what felt like EVERYONE in Wellington talking..."

Chris Carabine

"Egmont street - "egmont street?" I hear you say - where the hell is egmont street? Well this little backwater between Leeds street and Taranaki has..."

Duncan Galletly

"Came here for a work dinner tonight and it was awesome. We chose it because it's a new place in town and no one had eaten her yet. So glad we did...."

Jordan Morrice

"This new little eatery definitely fills the gap in what we need in Wellington. Do not expect your usual big fry up of bacon and eggs here for..."

Rosemary Young

"I hadn't been to Egmont Eatery for a while and noticed the interior decor and layout had changed which looked amazing. The service was top-notch. I..."

Haydi Foster

"The cornbread is so good I went back for brunch twice in one week. Great service, lovely place to sit with coffee and food and a book. Accommodated a..."

Kate McNeil

"Had a great experience here while visiting Wellington. The place was busy so we took bar stools by the kitchen, which I would recommend as the chef..."

Jamie Cullen

"Food was really lovely, especially the gnocchi. The fries were not fries, they were more wedges of different shapes and sizes - some on the cusp of..."

S H

"My partner and I had a fantastic dinner at Egmont Street Eatery. The service was beyond amazing and the food was excellent. Did I mention the staff..."

B M

"A lovely lunch was enjoyed at Egmont Street Eatery by myself, along with my husband and two of our adult kids. We booked online and were seated..."

Lisa Kingsbeer

"Loved every bite! Great food. Everything was cooked to perfection. Delicious entrees. But the highlight of the dinner were beef and pork - simply to..."

Snjezana Lipovac

"I don’t know why it took me so long to try this place out! Stellar food, strong coffee and outstanding service. We enjoyed the smoked potato hash..."

Melissa Wells

"We came in for dinner last night and the menu was fantastic. The crudo was my absolute favourite with the flavours balanced beyond perfection but I..."

Samantha Jones

"Everything was cooked to perfection at the Egmont Street Eatery. The steak was the best, the fish was soft and tender. The side potatoes, the starter..."

Irina Iris

"Down an alleyway in the heart of Wellington, Egmont St Eatery is a cool, small side bar serving bar snacks, share style dishes and great coffee and..."

Peta McConachie (Postcards from Peta)

"Wonderfull service and delicious food. The waffles were very filling. Great spot for brunch would highly..."

Alex Shepherd-Reynolds

"We had great breakfast. Delicious cheese scone and my bbq baked beans were great too. You should add some mushrooms for..."

Markus A. Wolf

"Great service. Great food. Easily one of the top restaurants in Wellington. Recently won burger on a plate and bar tender of the year. We keep coming..."

Damian

"Egmont Street Eatery is a place that knows how to do the simple things really really well, and their WOAP Saigon Smash burger is a study in sumptuous..."

Mitchell Bidois

"I've seen some of their pastries at my daily coffee shop and they always highly recommended Egmont Street Eatery, didn't disappoint at all. Had a..."

Simon Li

Seize Cafe

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"I love that I have so many options here, and the salads are great but I don't love the prices. I'd eat here more often it was more reasonable. For..."

Eating My Way Around

"Had such an amazing experience here. Such fresh and healthy food, with options that suit many dietary requirements. Would definitely come..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"Carpe Diem. Seize the day. Or at least seize a bite to eat from Seize.I frequent this wee gem because I can eat 90% of the menu. I'm gluten..."

RaeRae

"Great cafe focused around healthy food. Tried vegan benny and it is mind blowing. The taste is incredible. There are variety of smoothies and other..."

Igor Anany

"Got the smoothie bowl and waffles.Love that seize has many vegan and gluten free options as there aren’t many dedicated solely to this in the..."

Seeessjay

"Awesome experience at Seize! If you're looking for a healthy and filling breakfast or brunch this is a great place to go! Doesn't leave you feeling..."

Amesirv

"I ordered a very nice lunch here, vegan summer. A 'poached egg' made from coconut and pumpkin, such a nice surprise. Definitely worth a visit when..."

MegWantsVeg

"My health conscious daughter and fellow foodie was eager to show me one of her favorite haunts, and I can see why: fresh creative salad based to make..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Staff are genuinely friendly and the place has a nice atmosphere. Yep young and fashionble and so what? I am oldish and unfashionable and I like..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"A decent, healthy meal of a delicious selection of fruits for my smoothie bowl and my friend's Apple crumble waffle to start the day. Pretty pricey..."

M

"Fabulous vegan cafe. Friendly staff, and the food is great! A new favourite for me that I enjoy visiting with friends. They even have almond..."

Daphne

"Good to see raw juice bars finally catching on in Wellington. Open during the weekdays only - 7-3.30pm. This one is in a good location in the CBD. ..."

Cosmic Illusion

"I am vegan and have only been for a few months and whenever I have gone into town with friends or doing a little by myself I have never found a..."

Hannah Leech

"I decided to give the trendy organic salad bar another go. The first time I tried Seize it had just opened and I was a bit confused as to how it..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Recommended, but variable, reasonably pricey and possibly slightly more fashionable than warranted. I don’t know why its called seize –..."

Duncan Galletly

"Have been the last two mornings-IN LOVE! Had breakfast and also picked up lunch as well for myself and my partner-Which they made especially for me..."

Angela Clark

"Loved this cafe. Organic raw foods. We got 2 salads they were fresh and had a nice combination of flavours, however they were a little bit plain. The..."

Georgia Keir

"Seize has delicious, reasonably priced, healthy, varied food served with a smile and a chat. The decor is simple and focuses on the food they..."

Renae Leigh

"Was really looking forward to going here! It was Friday lunch time so may have been a busy time for them. I ordered the acai bowl, which was really..."

Mia Henry-John

"It was my first time going to Seize last Friday. My first impressions where the staff are very nice, the interior design layout was subtle, and..."

Anna Hinton

"After reading all the reviews, I decided to give Seize cafe a try. Ordered the lemon infused smoked chicken salad and a mocha today. Both food and..."

Brian Tran

"Easy to find, but if having problems look for a queue out the door. Lovely fresh food and able to cater to your whim of dietary needs. Love the..."

Selective

"A very tidy place. I had a raw raspberry cheesecake. It's not the way you think as a cheesecake. As it's vegan and gluten free, the taste isn't so..."

Carina Chang

"So in love with this place and am very grateful to have discovered it as so far Wellington has not really kicked it off in terms of a health food..."

Olivia

"Breakfast menu here is limited but each item sounded so good we found it hard to choose. I went with the breakfast salad with poached egg-..."

Victoria Parker

"Finally a cafe with a strong focus on fresh, healthy ingredients. I love the minimalistic style, with an open kitchen, long shared tables and fresh..."

Mind The Crumbs

"This place is one of my favourite cafes in Wellington. It's relatively new to the block, but it's making quite an impression. After I go for a..."

Alicia McQuade

"So excited to discover this eatery today. Everything is fresh, colourful and appetising. Food which looks this good and is healthy should be..."

Miss Persistant

"Had an awesome experience at Seize today - the mushroom and spring onion soup was so delicious, as was the apple spice smoothie. To top it all off,..."

Riah King-Wall

"I just discovered Seize this week and have visited 3 times already. I am really excited there is a healthy, modern option at this end of town. I'm..."

Cassandra Corbett

"By way of context, let's just say that I didn't choose to be in Wellington writing foodie reviews on my weeknights after work. I'm here for business,..."

Pauline Smyth

"This place is such an amazing new spot that had just popped up. I love it. The salads look amazing. I am so excited to come back soon and test out..."

Heather Scott

"Couldn’t be more satisfied with my smashed avo and dukkah on gf toast. Super fresh and a very generous serving . The fresh squeezed apple, orange..."

Hollie O'Neill

"Delicious food! My only problem is they always sell out of salad before lunch is over and they turn off the coffee machine a bit too early. Also, I..."

B P

"Lots of gluten free options! Nice to have such a range of options. However I’m assuming the management has changed since early reviews on this..."

Nicole Webb

"Love this cafe, great vegan and gluten free options, sweet and savoury, healthy with no compromise. Quite reasonably priced given its niche, and..."

Siany Lee

"Small and nice cafe with friendly staff working there. Even in the morning it's packed with people having mornibg coffee and breakfast. I..."

Hanajan

"Yum, yum, Seize, superbly placed across the road from Les Mills Lambton Quay, is a brilliant health-savvy treat. Superb menu that's been cleverly..."

J.G. Seabrook

"Worth the slightly higher price and wait in line - Seize is a delicious and healthy option for breakfast, lunch or snack. Serves Flight coffee (at a..."

Tom Huthwaite

"Healthiest food in..."

Kiwi lover

"Amazing vegan and non-vegan food beautifully served. Heap of tasty raw treats too. Highly recommend the bene and snickers..."

Jessica Timings

"A quality alternative food cafe compared to most city cafes. The barista coffee ☕️ and tea selection 🍵 are excellent. The vegetarian options..."

Graeme Wooller

"My favorite in the area! Best option for the healthier foods, not too much healthy options in the area, and this cafe was amazing! Great service, and..."

Kristina Malimon

"Nice small Cafe, simple decor but friendly staff and quality food. Overall a nice place to have your..."

Dhavidy Pires

"Best place for gluten free in town. The Turkish eggs are amazing!!!! But lots of vegan options..."

Alice Taylor

"Beautiful Paleo Breakfast.... would recommend this place to people on diets or who are searching for healthy breakfast options..."

Joni Capper

"Fresh healthy lunch for a good price. Definitely get in early as they run out after 1pm and the line gets long. Their smoothies are very tasty..."

Jessica-Mae

"Small but great selection of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free. Gets busy at lunch time. Really friendly staff. Plenty of salad selection, juices..."

Claire Smashcroft

"I haven't found a place better than this in Wellington to cater for alternative diets, from keto to vegan. They can do it. I really like having..."

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