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Cin Cin

88/100 (2119 ratings)

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"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

"Recommended by the hotel we were at. $100 paid. I had the rabbit ravioli which was very good although $25 for 5 pieces of pasta was in my opinion a..."

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

Pizzeria Napoli

87/100 (2038 ratings)

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"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..."

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"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..."

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