2 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"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..."
"I used to live just around the corner from this place and it was an absolute favourite of mine and my flatmates. The staff are super friendly and..."
Greer Whiting
"During student life this was a great spot to visit. $10 eggs bene was a great morning hit and the ecletic mix of crockery was a nice tough. Very..."
Vicki Wong
"One of the best cafes in Wellington for a myriad of reasons. Great service - the staff are always interested, interesting and genuine. Amazing food -..."
Jono Brown
"Every time I go here I get loaded wedges with extra sour cream and every time it is beyond amazing. Coffee is a bit so so, kind of average but the..."
Niamh Thomson
"Big ups for service! Dropped in made a request for a cold coffee (Kyoto style) and the barrista was more than happy to serve it on ice! He even..."
Crumpet King
"Friendly staffs and tasty food is right here! This place has absolutely the best Egg Benedict in town. Angus beef burger is awesome too. Definitely..."
Yufei Wang
"One of my favourite cafes in Wellington. Preservatorium Cafe is relaxing, vibrant and wholesome.We had a Angus Beef Burger, a..."
Medium_Rare
"This is a worthwhile cafe at the top of Cuba. Retro 1970s, eclectic, basic fitout, pleasant, but sufficiently odd to be of interest.The..."
Duncan Galletly
"The atmosphere is really nice it is really cute and vintage on the inside and the outdoor seating arrangement is perfect on a sunny day. The food was..."
Lucy Wills
"Pretty nice food, really cool decor! Nice staff, would definitely go againPS. AVOID THE STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE. Have you ever felt the urge..."
Bella Green
"Totally found this place by chance... But it's so cute! With retro decor straight from my granny's 70s lounge ;) I love it. Service was prompt and..."
Lizannepitt
"Food was so nice and so reasonably priced. The two dudes running the counter were very friendly. Glad it's open on a Saturday, will happily go again...."
Matt
"Service is great! Friendly and attentive. Love the fact that the water and glasses are in a fridge. Also loved that the bill was $20.10c and he said..."
Lisa Tong
"You've got to try this place it's great.Coffee's good, food's simple but tasty, the friendly service adds to the slightly retro..."
Donna Redmond
"I live across the street and they are so friendly. I usually go a few times a week when I wake up to get a coffee but today I had the mushrooms on..."
Heather Prescott
"I’ve visited this cafe twice now and absolutely love it! The vibe is the best part. The cafe is decorated entirely with knickknacks and thrifted..."
Emily Fitzgerald
"Me and my wife often visit here almost every weekend. Great coffee, food and service! Place has a great vibe with antiques scattered throughout..."
Andrew Coppersmith
"Favourite place to go get a scone as I’m being sent down there everyday to pick up for me and my friend. Great food! Highly recommend..."
Levi Shaye
"Eclectic atmosphere in this quiet hangout just beyond the central business district of Wellington. I ordered the eggs Benedict with ham. Very good..."
Mark Cossin
"Friendly staff and great food in a really comfy feeling room. The cannery breakfast has to be one of the best big breakfasts in all of Aotearoa,..."
Darren Davis
"Very lovely cafe with retro decor and a relaxing environment. Flat white is smooth and strong and the brunch offerings are delicious. Highly..."
Jonsson Liu
"Enjoyed the surrounding and style. Felt like I was at Grandparents home for breakfast 😀. Good..."
Elroy 0kada
"Absolutely amazing! We had a delicious lunch here with work friends, such a lovely place. Thank..."
Bex Schuchmann
"I adore this place. They have free wifi, and the ambience is lovely, which makes it a great working cafe in Wellington.
My cabinet favourite is the..."
Lolly McCafferty
"I love the atmosphere here. The decoration is beautiful. $6 for a mocha and a warm chocolate muffin in Sat morning...."
Polly Luk
"Great food with reasonable..."
Glenny Y
"I am a fiend for creamy mushrooms on toast and these guys served up one of the best I've had. Please never remove it from the menu. Only things that..."
Jessica Yang
"Great casual ambience. Plenty of seating options. Food is cafe typical and everything was perfectly cooked. Great coffee and friendly..."
Gerard Hermans
"Gorgeous atmosphere with eclectic decor. Always something new to notice. Very nice food with decent portions for the price. The staff was all..."
Sophie Woudt
"this place screams ambiance 🕶. Smells amazing like a coffee scratch and sniff sticker. The most scrumptious workers. Would like to rip my heart..."
Reginald Tarry
"Mum & I needed to get out of the wind & found this wee gem of a place. Friendly helpful team, with delicious looking cabinet food as well as the menu..."
Coral Dolman
"Best Eggs Benedict I have ever eaten! Great..."
Rafał Leszko
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