Best Poached Pear in Wellington

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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Pomelo Kitchen & Bar
Pomelo Kitchen & Bar
93/100 (420 ratings)
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Fresh fish
Teriyaki Steak
chicken teriyaki
Dumplings
Deep Fried Mushrooms
Crispy Tofu
Eggplant
Coconut Panna Cotta
Roasted Duck Curry
Salad
Dumplings
Crab
Yellow Curry with Chicken
Duck
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Raw Market Fish
Fried Caramelized Eggplant
Ribs
Beef Salat
Stolen Kiss Rosé
Lamb
Pork Belly
Poached Pear
Crispy chicken
Beef
Lamb Cutlets
Roti
Soft Shell Crab
Asian
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Full Bar
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"Went their with a group of eleven, we did shared plates, no bad dishes, all enjoyed.Good..."
Andrew Joe
"Highly recommend, delicious food and drinks. Great..."
Janelle Ady
"Wow! What an amazing eatery, great atmosphere, very warm and cozy. The food was exquisite, cooked to perfection and was so delicious. This was the..."
Angel Wong
"10/10 would recommend, the service was amazing, so welcoming & gave great recommendations & explained the menu in great detail. I ordered the salmon..."
Hannah Vaughan
"My dining experience at Pomelo was amazing! The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The decor and the atmosphere is modern and fresh. There was..."
Barbara
"Arrived in a rainy cold night otherwise it would have a beautifull view look out from the restaurant.Booked a table for 5, warm greetings from a..."
CocoOnFire
"Pomelo has alot to bring to the table with excellent food and a great venue. The views are excellent and has a nice homely feeling with wood and..."
Eheng Chin
"Came tonight for my partners birthday. Beautiful, relaxing place with great views of Oriental Beach. Our group ordered the ribs, crispy chicken, lamb..."
Sharon Harvey
"Beautiful food and amazing views and service! It was my first time here and the food was so good, we had dumplings, cauliflower special, lemongrass..."
Skye Gardner
"This place has been on the cards for a few years after they took over from the white house over 5 years ago (it was a long card) and we were happy..."
Cabnolen Moon
"Wonderful food, the chicken bites were amazing and the panna cotta was lovely. Great atmosphere with a really good view over the..."
Sean Oliver
"We went there for our anniversary dinner, we ordered the ceviche for small plate; the duck curry, both amazing, and the night's special which was..."
A M Monteiro
"Nice punchy flavour. Once upstairs it’s lovely with a nice view over oriental bay at the front or a private table at Eve rear the bar. Lovely..."
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"First time here, enjoyed my time. Lovely place and friendly staff. We got the table by the window overlooking Oriental Bay. As appetiser, we had the..."
Yeephang Wong
"The food was delicious. Very friendly stuff and impeccable service. All the dishes we had were on point, the lamb is..."
Andrea Merlo
"This restaurant ticks all the boxes. Lovely ambiance with all tables having stunning views out to the bay. We had a wonderful waiter who was..."
Deb
"We had a birthday dinner there and the flavor of the food is so outstanding. We had soft shell crab, duck curry and braise beef, all are very yummy...."
Xinxin W
"A good location to have a nice dinner. I liked raw fish dish with secret sauce and deep fried egg plant (sweet taste) was good too. Duck was too..."
Claris Chung
"Wellington’s hidden gem! Truly a shame that more people don’t know about this restaurant because it is some of the best food that I’ve had in..."
Beatrize Roque
"Easily the best restaurant in Wellington. Stunning views over oriental bay with an attentive and kind staff! Everything on the menu is delicious but..."
Djasi Falcon
"Great fusion cuisine. It was very nice to meet the owner and chat about the food. Warm and friendly staff were very welcoming. Had a great experience..."
Shane sanje Munn
"Great view in the restaurant, foods are delicious, prices are reasonable, waiters are polite, service are well provided, one of the best dining..."
KAN SEONG
"Saw the rating and decided to give it a try. I can confidently say this is the best fusion restraunt i have ever eaten at. And believe me, i live in..."
Bet Alpha
"LOVED IT! Came to the area coz the cafe downstairs looked interesting but this place takes the crown. Fantastic customer service by Dylan, amazing..."
Joy
"We always have an amazing time at Pomelo. The food is absolutely delish and the service just as amazing. Highly recommend the Caramelised Eggplant &..."
Olivia Ridge
"Great food and very friendly service. The view over Wellington Harbour makes it worth going in the day light. We had a fun birthday celebration and..."
John Kavanagh
Cosa Nostra Italian Trattoria
Cosa Nostra Italian Trattoria
83/100 (545 ratings)
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Pizza
Gluten Free Options
European
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Pizza
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Fish
Ice Cream Selection
Chips
Pasta
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Spaghetti alla carbonara
Salad
Tiramisú
Rigatoni
Duck
Margherita Pizza
Bruschetta
Fries
Calamari
Lamb
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Risotto
Mozzarella and Tomato Pizza
Calamares
Ravioli Alla Calabrese
Salmon
Cannelloni Con Funghi
Affogato with Grappa
Lava Cake
Fish of the Day
Tiramisu
Quatro Formaggi
Lamb
Ortolana
Pesto
Poached Pear
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Live Music
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Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
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Dinner
Mid-range
"We went to this place before the test rugby match. The food was great. The service was a bit slow but that is probably due to the restaurant being..."
Ian De Terte
"Family birthday, 10 of us. Great atmosphere and decor here. Open kitchen.I’m vegan and was advised to go wheat free last week (I’m..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Great food, had the mushrooms (Funghi Trifolati), and the Veal (Scalppino de Vittelo), also the tiramisu and the lava cake was excellent! Very..."
James Ong
"The food is to die for. Bravo the chef. We ate and drank all night. The entree is stunning. The duck was beautiful. Eat here any time. ..."
Ken White
"Lovely Italian restaurant. Went on a midweek evening for dinner and it was surprisingly full so I would definitely recommend booking to ensure..."
BethHolden
"Very warm setting! Tasty food! Definitely going back for more. Highly recommended! Even look like family restaurant, but the presentation of our dish..."
Freyawang913
"The nice juicy rib eye steak served here with porta bella mushroom and in red wine jus was "the best" l had in years!!My five fellow diners..."
PhillipYee
"Came  here for a date night on a Friday. Place was very busy and had a nice friendly atmosphere , Waitress was Italian and lovely. I had the seafood..."
Ohhh Neil
"Once again an amazing Italian experience; great ambience coupled with great food and service. We dined with our kids and friends, portions fab and..."
Fiona Breen
"Lovely small restaurant. Food was so tastey and fresh. We had pizzas and it definitely got up there of the best ones we have ever had...."
Zoe Ruth
"I'll be coming back here! A very enjoyable meal, entrées, mains and desert were all very flavorsome, well presented, generous and thoroughly..."
James Cole
"This has to be the best Italian in town. The food was amazing, fresh, homemade pasta with great flavours. The service was spot on. The waitress..."
Eileen Basher
"Love the food and the service, the variety and quality of the dishes are outstanding.Our children enjoy the kids menuThe wine menu..."
John Crawford
"I dined here with some friends from out of town and experienced great service. The waiter kept topping up our drinks and kindly explained mains on..."
Angela Liu
"I heard nice things about this place so my expectations were quite high. We went for dinner here, the place is really cozy and cute.We ordered..."
Meenu Daniel
"Been a few times and had a really enjoyable meal each time. Good selection of pasta and pizza plus the service is always attentive.Great value..."
Elliott Breen
"Warm atmosphere and tasty pizza. Enjoyed the rustic atmosphere in Nostra with their tasty pizzas. Nice to also have drinks from Sprig and Fern next..."
Jznz
"Cosa Nostra is authentic, delicious, cosy, and absolutely one of our faves! They know how to do Italian well and have copious amount of chilli garlic..."
Humbleluxury
"Warm, cosy environment with friendly staff. Clams were amazing, cannelloni brilliant. Definitely will go again and try the Issas they looked greT and..."
Liz Oconnor
"My first visit to Cosa Nostra and I couldn't fault it. The atmosphere is cosy with a real Italian feel. The food was to die for. We shared..."
Donna Yarrall
"Had dinner at Cosa Nostra for the fourth time this week! When visiting Wellington, I stay at The Shepherd's Arms over the road and just love the..."
Graeme Lindsay
"Service: Warm greeting to a waiting table for four which was pre-booked and luckily too as it didn't take long for the Restaurant to fill up on a..."
Brewski
"Very very impressed with this restaurant! Amazing service and amazing food! Over all my favourite restaurant in a long time! Has a great vibe and..."
Courtney
"Me and my partner have been going there for about a year now and every time we go there it has been a great experience. A-plus atmosphere, great..."
Diego Evans
"Wonderful from the moment you walked inside. Service was great, food was great. We went on a Sunday for my husband's birthday the next day. We were..."
Chrissy Edmunds
"Always come here for special occasions like our birthdays because we know they consistently deliver some of the best Italian food in Wellington. The..."
Vivian
"Stayed in Wellington for a break weekend in Thorndon at the Shepherds Arms. Cosa Nostra was across the road and humming the night before so we..."
David McMenamin
"I'm lucky enough to live close to this place. Have never actually eaten in it but have ordered Pizzas for take away. Lovely! (and the atmosphere in..."
Stephen Ruddell
"A big group of us dined here a few weeks ago. Perfect setting for a large group, great food and excellent, friendly service. Thanks so..."
Philippa Lagan
"Great restaurant - food was tasty, well presented and good size. Plenty to choose from, we had six different dishes and all were great. The staff..."
Andrew
"We went to Cosa Nostra last night, the mussels entree was fantastic, and my ravioli was excellent. Great service, great food, great..."
Shona Atkinson-Bird
"A friend got one of those online deals for four, which included 3 courses and a bottle of wine. We ended up getting a very yummy platter..."
Frank
"We went here as a group of 4 on a voucher and loved it, the only complaint was order carefully .. you wont be able to eat it all !I'm..."
Biggie C
"Went here with a deal site voucher. Often (at other places) this leads to a feeling of "not the regular customers" but we didn't receive that..."
Greg Mawson
"I'm charmed. Cosy and busy on a winter's Saturday night. The young waitresses looked like they'd rested all day and were delighted to be serving us...."
Susan
"The food here is good without being too expensive, the atmosphere is nice, the staff are friendly, they are BYO but they have a good wine selection..."
Susie Robertson
"What a fabulous restaurant. Came accross it by accident. They catered for the needs of everybody in the party including the children. We had a..."
Cosa Nostras
"This is another go to favourite in Wellington.Go for the mussels (a few other chefs could take guidance on how to cook mussels to perfection..."
Bruce Turner
"I've always loved this restaurant, the location and the food, whether it be with my partner or with the family. Love listening to the old guy playing..."
Haydi Foster
"Awesome ambience, great friendly staff, and awesome attentive service. Our food choices though fell short of expectations. My carbonara was drier..."
Hamada Eleleimy
"Highly recommended Italian restaurant with enjoyable tasty Italian food served here. The rib eye steak in blue cheese sauce was great!! So was the..."
Phillip Yee
"Came here last time I was in wellington and it was so good I had to come back. Ordered the same thing too! Lamb was delicious and my friend loved the..."
Sarah
"First Visit: The pasta carbonara was amazing. Delicious entrees and desert too. Love the vibe and will be back. Second visit: The Quattro Formage..."
Dan Milward
"Tasty food, the seafood was really fresh and beautifully cooked. Calamari and Saffron risotto were..."
Helen Joe
"Lovely food, friendly staff, interesting drinks menu and a nice cozy..."
T K
"Awesome Italian food & experience. Great staff & often have a guy at the entrance playing the Italian piano accordion to add to the authentic feel...."
Stu Masson
"Husband and I went on a Sunday evening a few weeks ago. The amazing staff got us a table by the window. Absolutely delicious pasta and dessert. Staff..."
Laura Jones
"Four of us had dinner there last night. We have been there several times in the past. The meals & service were once again excellent and the pricing,..."
Tim P
"We shouldn't be so lucky, rinsing away the week, imbibing clean with Toscana, shovelling repartee at one another. Briano, amen you sweet man!..."
Benjamin Curran
"We recently went here for a family birthday celebration and I honestly couldn't fault it! Service was impeccable from the moment we arrived and were..."
Ashleigh Wilkins
"Good food and great environment. The man playing italian songs is..."
Daniel
"Great food, staff and atmosphere! food came out flawless and on time, the specials were delicious and we left with a smile on our faces. 9/10 would..."
Nathan Dolding
"We had a great meal last night. When we eat out we normally don't do three courses but the entrees and mains were so good we got dessert as well. All..."
Jeffy Reffy