Best Pasta in Wellington

7 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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La Linda Pasta Workshop
La Linda Pasta Workshop
95/100 (127 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Argentinian
International
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Spinach Cannelloni
Arancini
Pasta
Fettuccine
Argentinian Pancake
Ravioli
Take Away Pizza Margherita
Capuccino
Coffee and Cheese Balls
Handmade Sorrentinos
Sorrentinos with Sauce
Italian
South American
International
Argentinian
Dinner
Lunch
"A fun place for comfort food on a Friday night with family. The service is brilliant. The carbonara I had was delicious. Others enjoyed the..."
Geoff Bilbrough
"Decided to take the deal of the day (spinach cannelloni, $15) on my first visit to La Linda. Heartbreakingly good. The sort of pasta that makes you..."
Ella Bee
"What an incredible flavor these pastas and desserts have! The alfajor is the best I have eaten in the world. The atmosphere is incredible, fresh and..."
Joseline Silva
"Warm place with excellent food, we ordered a milanesa and sorrentinos, exquisite, really good, and for dessert a tiramisu, highly..."
Maximiliano Monzon
"Absolutely amazing food at La Linda. Every time I've been there, it has been top class. Such a happy, friendly feel to it. The owners are so nice as..."
Mark Deane
"This is a hidden gem! Highly recommend! Food is awesome and service is top..."
Daniela Lobo Braga
"This restaurant is a must go if you are visiting Wellington. My partner and I enjoyed dinner here: we ordered the serrentinos and pasta with sea..."
Laura Swart
"10/10!! You must try the tiramisu!, it is hands down the best I’ve ever eaten from a restaurant. We ordered the carbonara and the spaghetti and..."
Mary Clark
"This was such a revelation! We walked past just to get a coffee and ended up having wonderful midday dessert pancake and pasta to go 🍝 The pasta..."
Matt Smith
"Super friendly service and excellent food. I had the pumpkin and cheese ravioli and tomato sauce, eating on the premises. Portion sizes are great..."
Ben Stokes
Scopa Pizzeria
Scopa Pizzeria
87/100 (2511 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Pizza
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Chorizo Pizza
Lamb
Pesto
Sexy Fries
Italian Hot Chocolate
Pork
Large Hot Chocolate
Margherita Pizza
Pasta
Margarita pizza
Prawns
Prosciutto
Fettuccine
Vegan Melanzane
Gnocchi
Woap Burger
Pepperoni Pizza
Toasts
Pancakes
Scopa Famous Hot Chocolate
Aperol Spritz
Tiramisu
Scopa Fried Chicken
Fried calamari
Gin and Tonic with Lemon
Meatballs
Pasta
Salad
Lasagne
Chili
Prosciutto
Calamari
Olives
Gelato
Risotto
Formaggi
Cakes
Calamares
Asparagus
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Nolita
Nolita
86/100 (714 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Contemporary
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
American
Dining bars
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Truffle Fries
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Parmigiana Pizza
Tutto Carne
French Toast
Margherita Pizza
Bruschetta
Pasta
Polo Pizza
Hash Stack
Loaded fries
Cappuccino
Butternut Ravioli
Gnocchi
Pizza Patatine
Vegan Pizza Sicily
Big breakfast
Caramello Martini
Avocado toast
Banoffee Calzone
Italian
American
Contemporary
Healthy
Dining bars
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food here tastes absolutely delicious, especially the pizza, I would love to take the restaurant back to Germany with me 😅 The staff also was..."
Marinus Z.
"Best vegan pizzas that are close to real pizzas I mean who knew vegan pizzas would taste as nice as real pizzas with real cheese. I am a vegetarian..."
Sonder Woman
"Great place with great atmosphere and music! There are plenty of options on the menu and they are also considering changes when you ask...."
Meir Cohen
"It was great, loved the food. Noted down one star only because I was asked if we wanted something else, asked for a dessert menu and never got it. We..."
Saulmaz
"When my food arrived, I couldn't help but dive in immediately without any thought of taking out my phone to document it. So you'll have to take me on..."
Gabrielle Ogilvie
"TLDR: Probably one of Wellington's best option for vegans that is really good, but not diverse enough to be perfection. Service: the wait staff were..."
Revan Kon
"Such amazing vegan pizza !! So scrumptious. The capreze salad was so fresh and great flavours. Highly recommend if you're in the..."
Caitlyn
"This is the best place to go for casual vegan dining in Wellington. Everything is perfectly yummy and even the most hardened carnivores will find..."
Adam Allington
"Really friendly staff. The food was absolutely fantastic. It was a busy night so quite loud but I'm sensitive to that sound so wouldn't consider it..."
Karren Dale
"Great restaurant if you're after a vegan menu. Terrific selection of entrees, mains and pizzas all meat and dairy free. The cashew mozzarella cheese..."
Greg Thomas
Mediterranean Foods - Newtown -trattoria & Deli
Mediterranean Foods - Newtown -trattoria & Deli
83/100 (1541 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Burger
Pasta
Prosciutto
Lamb
Tiramisu
Cioppino
Mortadella Sandwich
Cesser Salad
Ice Cream
Napkin Risotto
Gelato
Flat White Soy
Pesto
Capricciosa Pizza Funghi
Fish
Pasta
Quotro Fromage Means 4 Cheeses
Pork
Salad
Risotto
Eggplant Parmigiana
Pizza
Salmon
Macchiato
Calzone
Spaghetti Scoglio
Gnocchi
Tiramisú
chocolates
Sandwiches
Sit down
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"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
Portlander
83/100 (1780 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Grill
Steakhouse
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
European
Grill
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Risotto
Crème Brûlée
Lamb
Pesto
Salmon
Pasta
Fish
Pork
Cheeseburger
Meat
Chowder
Burger
Garlic bread
Crème Brulée
Prime rib
Ribs
Red wine
Prawns
Beef
Mashed potato
Toasts
Chateaubriand
Juice & Smoothies
Venison Special
Fish of the Day
Salmon Entree
Pasta
Wakanui Ribeye
Beef Tartare
Juice & Smoothies
Salad
Sticky Lamb Ribs
Port Jus
Creme Brulee
Scallops
Spring Potatoes
Lamb Ragu
Duck
Deer Milk Panna Cotta
Duck
Oyster
Sirloin Steak
Sit down
New Zealand
Steakhouse
Grill
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Sports bars
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Chocolate Frog Cafe
Chocolate Frog Cafe
82/100 (800 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mushroom and Bacon on Toast
Gluten Free Chocolate Mousse Cake
Fish
Caesar Salad with Fries and Banoffee Cheesecake
Garlic mushrooms
Mochaccino
Avocado Smash with Poached Egg Small Serving
Latte Coffee
Eggs Benny
Breakfast Bagel
Baked Cheesecake
Steak Sandwich and Fries
Pasta
Bacon and Avocado Bagel
Tomato and Basil Soup of the Day
Date Scones
Mushroom Pop-Up Stack
Corn Fritters with Halloumi
Chocolate Frog Breakfast
Toasts
Keto Benny
Eggs Welly Sirloin Steak with Poached Eggs Spinach on Smashed Potato & Hollandaise
Cakes
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great busy little cafe with classic nz cafe..."
Hannah
"Best place in Miramar to have a coffee or light lunch, staff are friendly and dutiful. Absolutely love their pancakes and smoothies I'd thoroughly..."
Leahjane19953
"Have been here a few times and food has always been good and flavoursome usually quite busy but fast service and not a long wait time for..."
Jordan
"I've been here a couple times and the food has always been good. Better than that is the service. The staff here are always friendly and today - on a..."
Vanisha Patel
"This is one of my favorite cafés in Wellington. Only down side is it can be very busy, buy that's because it's really good! :-) Generous serving..."
Nicole
"Constantly great food. We just ordered a Chocolate Frog Milkshake and a Fruit Smoothie, but the food in the past has been tasty and well priced. Our..."
Sally
"A popular café within Palmer’s garden centre in miramar. But can they make a cup of tea? This was my 11th stop, after Bon Gusto in Miramar in..."
Duncan Galletly
"I was in Miramar and stopped in to The Chocolate Frog Cafe for something warm yet quick to eat. After looking over their menu, I decided to try their..."
Orli B. Ahava
"Looking for a nice place for brunch with a friend or two? Look no further than here. The food was impressive, great selection and perfectly..."
Ness Miller
"The Chocolate Frog has been in Miramar for years. It is consistently great and has a wide variety of food to suit all tastes including my favourite,..."
Ian Apperley
"Fast service. Great food kids. Great kids menu. Food consistently great.Play area with seating for parents to eat at.Covered..."
Brenda W
"Amazing all round, truly without doubt the best cafe i have ever been to. #my new favorite place to eat..."
Laurence Churchman
"Chocolate Frog is in Miramar. It's not the same place as Chocolate Fish in Shelley Bay. This review is with regard to Chocolate Frog Cafe at Palmer's..."
Julia Mc
"I love the Chocolate Frog Cafe! They do beautiful, home made food that is packed full of flavor and great portion sizes. I highly recommend this..."
Debbie Tauvae
"The food tastes good. The chicken caesar always reliable lunch. The dining area can be cold in winter and overly hot in..."
Brenda Wallace
"Updated 01/06/2023 So good I had to come back for their Scones, Keto Benny, and their Caramelised Onion & Cheese Toastie. This time, I had the..."
Eileen Lui
"Have loved the 2x meals we have had here, Food is great and service is second to none. Great that they have keto meals on the..."
Haisini Parata
"Ordered the Corn Fritters with Halloumi at opening time on a Friday morning. Three thick corn fritters were a good portion size. Topped with two..."
Emily
"Really enjoyed the soup but the pasta was too saucy. The coffee was great though..."
Yaroslava Podporina
"Always busy & good quality food. They made extra effort to cater for my Celiac..."
carol parkinson
"Fantastic experience for lunch today. The place was packed but the waitress was extremely onto it clearing a space for us. Food came out quick and..."
Maddy TB
"The food here was great. The Eggs Benedict we're very tasty, and the beef mince was fantastic. They also have great desserts and coffees, plenty..."
Daniel Perez
"Busy Sunday lunchtime. Very tasty creamy garlic mushrooms and bacon on ciabatta. No water bottles but there were plastic cups and a water tap, so..."
Charmaine Seccombe
"Delicious, amazing food. Exactly what you want even if you couldn't imagine it. Coffee is fantastic. The atmosphere is relaxed without being boring...."
Sam Wilmer-Provan
"I usually come here for brunch and lunch. The parking lot is spacious, making it very convenient to park, which I really like. It's difficult to find..."
Wonmok Choi
"Really nice cafe.. The chocolate cake was yumm.. I had the soup of the day which was pumpkin n was delicious 😋..The service was quick even though..."
joseena joy
"Bit of a regular at this place for meetings. Their hot chocolates are fantastic. Don’t often dine here, but used our entertainment book recently ..."
Key Man
"Great variety of beautiful tasty soup. Smoke fish Kedgeree (also a special this week) was awesome and filling. Friendly, helpful staff...."
Billie Marshall
"Awesome cafe, super busy when I went but there was hardly a wait for food. Burger was delicious and came with loads of fries well worth it! Despite..."
hunter nicholls
"Set in Palmers Garden Centre, the Chocolate Frog Cafe is an idyllic setting, convincing me that every garden Centre should have a cafe - or vice..."
Mitchell Bidois
"The staff are very friendly, we didn't have to wait long for our brunch, even though it was very busy. Lovely looking out at the..."
Kathryn Algar
"I really like the food and the staff are very friendly and helpful and I really like the chairs here a photo of one Chair and the writing on than we..."
Karen Pratt
Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
77/100 (5202 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Iced Chocolate
Chicken and Gnocchi
Surf And Turf
Jackfruit Burger
Halloumi
Burger
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Beef and Prawn Stonegrill
Lamb
Beef
Cob Loaf
Fish
Mushroom and Walnut Bolognese
Pork
Eye Fillet Steak with Mashed Potatoes
Vegan breakfast
Buddha bowl
Salad
english breakfast
Sunday roast
Porter House Steak
Salted caramel cheesecake
Avocado on Toast
Iced coffee
Prawns
Turmeric Latte
flat white coffee
Sit down
New Zealand
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Came here for a friend's birthday party. Although the dinner menu was a special catering menu, it was good food. Portions were good and the service..."
Ken Wong
"Quick prompt service, great selection of yummy food. Been going here for years, they have never disappointed..."
Maree Johnson
"Overall - nice place in good location. Great foodFood: Good selection of cabinet and menu food. I dug into poached eggs on toast, a..."
Mark Burney
"Group of friends down here for Wellington on a Plate. Ambience filled restaurant bar for everyone. Kids area, outdoor garden area, seating in corner..."
Sungsam7
"Always fun coming here. The giant Jenga is always a good party game! Also the pork belly dish is excellent. Great place to hang with friends and..."
James Ong
"What a nice place! The staffs were excellent and very helpful. The food was great, the eggs were cooked to perfection. Would go here again for dinner..."
FoodieAsh
"4.5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceVery nice stonegrill for its value!They have often have..."
곰정안
"What a fantastic way to end our amazing weekend in Wellington! The place is absolutely gorgeous, awesomely decorated and laid out and so comfortable,..."
Saffron Clark
"Popped in for a family dinner, 4 adults and two kids. Great relaxed atmosphere, plenty of seats, inside and out, heaters outside too and so welcoming..."
Team Thomas
"Have been a couple times and love this restaurant. Cool vibes, love the movie nights. Really good menu variety and well priced, love that it caters..."
Seeessjay
"It was our first dining experience on the patio and we enjoyed ourselves. My daughter & I had halloumi sandwiches with fries. She also had the..."
Cha Ching
"Service was great but the meal wasn't exactly what we were expecting. Taste was average. Nice dining area and lovely drinks made...."
Dxiong33
"Probably one of the most trendy places in town. Great food, great setup and rooms to host large parties. Lastly great service makes this place..."
Team Furz
"I went there for desert which was a bit random by still it was absolutely scrumptious and I love how they have hot water bottles and blankets if you..."
Hannah.milne11
"Awesome paleo steak and salad just ask and they will leave out the carbs. Very friendly staff and great garden bar on an awesome Wellington day...."
Mark Denize
"Went to this great place for brunch with my kids and their children. We are from out of town and this was super easy to organise. The puppet show and..."
Blackrobinnz
"10/10 2 for 1 stone grills on monday if you're a bit of a stone grill conossouir. Definitely quality chunks of meat. FYI the aioli looking sauce next..."
Curtis Picken
"I love southern cross! The actual look of the restaurant is beautiful and the inside is comfortable and spacious and the outdoors is a little zen..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Just had the best dining experience ever!!Food was fantastic and staff were just as great.I had the Big breakfast which is no lie, the..."
Melema Fa'asalele Faletolu
"Yum yum yum!! I love this place.There are SO many vegetarian and vegan options for every imaginable course, which makes me beyond happy as..."
Jen
"The Southern Cross, is without a doubt, one of the best dining options in Wellington. The amount of vegan options on the menu is..."
Bakers Corner
"Amazing outdoor garden bar with delicious food!! We ordered all of the starter plates which were so nice we didn't need much mains at all. Would..."
Dodo
"I like the Southern Cross, but I rarely visit. I recently heard they do a lot of vegan dishes which I wasn't expecting. We were in town and decided..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Went there several times due to 2 for 1 deal for Stone grill menu. I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. You can go there with group and go there by..."
Jimon007
"The best size of meat offered here for stone grill. And suprisingly economical. The ambience is 5/5. The staff were 5/5 as well, very great..."
Liksya
"This is quite a large restaurant with different seating options, more relaxed bar area, restaurant area and a large courtyard area. It seems very..."
Julia TVM
"Came here last night with a few friends and we all really enjoyed our food! Was fairly busy but service was pretty reasonable. I got the Buddha Bowl..."
Daisy Smith
"This is hands down my favourite place to go in Wellington for a good meal that you know you're not going to be disappointed with. We went in the..."
EsmeEats
"Great pub with an awesome backyard and great gigs and events. Been going for years always had a great time. Separated restaurant area for more..."
Brainless Foodie
"Love coming here! Stone grill is amazing and I love the atmosphere! This place is great on a nice summer night as the court yard has these cool..."
Sarah Alberino
"Southern Cross provided an upmarket feel in terms of typical pub dining, the decor suggested a homely feel that my party thoroughly enjoyed. We were..."
Christopher Tran
"This place has an amazing atmosphere to it especially when they have a live band. Outside is amazing. Games and amazing decorations. Grate spot for a..."
Katie
"A very nice location, and a very hidden spot with the garden bar out the back. Service was great and the food was tasty. We had a shared platter..."
Philip Doyle
"Great Menu! Big selection and lots of things looked worth trying! Was nice sitting out the back enjoying the sunlight and fresh air. I had the vegan..."
Georgia Dobbs
"We came for dinner last night , group of 7 , our daughters birthday and we are here for wow from Auckland , very impressed with the service and food..."
Fiona
"We all know Southern Cross has great stone grills, but desserts? We were out for desserts and decided to rock into Southern Cross for them...."
Medium_Rare
"Great service, great food, warm inside, lots of gf df vegan options etc. Everything came out quick, was delicious and easy. Good sized portions and..."
Stacy Heyman
"Beautiful outdoor area for a cold beer on a hot day . Friendly staff , great place with plenty of big tables to forfil the needs of any group either..."
Dylan Benjamin Lupo
"Southern cross is one of my favourite places to sit in in Wellington. It's super lovely on a nice day to sit in the garden out the back and had a..."
Lucy Wills
"You gotta love that cozy place ! Went there a couple of times, in 2 different moods and mind set and enjoyed both times. The backyard is unbelievably..."
Ines
"Not a bad place for a catch up. Southern Cross Garden Bar is a huge venue. The outdoor area has these pretty lanterns that add colour to the night...."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"The outdoor area of southern cross is probably one of the coolest spots in Wellington! I love all the lanterns and the big sitting areas, so nice in..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Not a massive fan of the food on offer here.. The burgers are a little dry For example. But as an experience this establishment does not fail to..."
Rhodri Williams
"No wonder this place is always packed: great atmosphere, awesome outdoor area, good range of drinks and a cake cabinet to die for. I tried their..."
Siobhan
"First lets talk about decor. Southern Cross is beautifully hip and unique. They have board games and offer a variety of free events like once a month..."
Samantha Lines
"Perfect outside area for a midsummer dinner or lunch, can be intimate or large dining style and the staff wait on you perfectly, great food that is..."
Sam Hodgson
"As always the Cross lives up to its awesome family friendly rep. We went for breakfast for my husband's birthday this morning, and the staff were..."
Lizannepitt
"Great decor and layout. A very good ambience when first walking inside. Food was prepared on time and was satisfactory. Definitely check the outdoor..."
Anthony Lim
"Great place to come for a relaxed meal and a couple of drinks during summer. The garden bar is a fantastic setting to relax and unwind in whilst..."
Josh
"Food it good but a bit over priced. The best things about this place though are the board games and bingo nights :) solid choice. ..."
Natasha Short
"Fantastic outdoor dining allowing for a mix of environments both inside formal and outdoor informal. Great food with a great range to choose..."
Vaughan
"Great atmosphere and service. The only thing that annoyed me was that I got asked for ID three times. Other than that it was a great meal and well..."
Thomas St George
"Top pub feed. Great pub for a bite to eat! Good menu range of small plates and main meals - word of warning, though, the small plates ain't that..."
The Claw
"Great for when your party includes children. Excellent brunch, caring staff, juices and smoothies are very good and, of course, everyone loves the..."
Mel B
"I meet here every week for a breakfast meeting (BNI). It must be hard for them when a group of thirty all arrive at the same time to..."
Philip Reeve
"Visited 21/02/15 for a family meal (table for 12) and it was great. We ordered 3 garlic bread's for us all to share, which were tasty and very..."
Sally Ann Smith
"Come here every week for Tuesday night quiz! I LOVE the outside space. There's nothing quite like it in Wellington. To be honest I find the food..."
Chris Carabine
"Great food and great vibe! I love the colourful decor, it is so funky and fun and makes this place stand out from other restaurants. We visited for..."
Veganista
"What more could a fall wasn't worth both vegan and vegetarian options generous portions! The all cooked eggs were a surprise as I had expected the to..."
Feather Davis
"My husband had his work Christmas do here ... in his own words here's how it went:"A work Xmas lunch bought us here, and it's my first time..."
Julia Mc
"Southern Cross Garden Bar & Restaurant is one of the most stunning restaurants in Wellington! I absolutely love how spacious, colourful and pretty..."
Sophia
"Had dinner here recently for the first time and it was almost faultless! Was very busy, but the waitresses were great with service and the wait for..."
Aimee R
"When I was first married 44 years ago we used to drink in the Southern Cross. Oh yes, its been there that long. I would love love to see the Southern..."
Lynn Ebert
"We went here for a Christmas function and had a great time. Family friendly, good food & smiling serviceWell..."
John Sharp
"This was our first time going to Southern Cross and we were very impressed. I can't believe we have lived in the Wellington region for 7 years and..."
Lindy
"We had brunch today for my birthday- I hadn't been to the Cross for years. Four adults and a very active 3yr old. From start to finish we had a..."
Cheryl Winsley
"We had an absolutely superior eating experience at Southern Cross Restaurant tonight. It has long been our favourite venue for special occasions..."
Mandy
"Came here yesterday afternoon and went for the 2 for 1 stonegrills and some drinks.This deal is great value for money. They use quality cuts of..."
Catherine
"Went here on Saturday morning for breakfast, my god the service was amazing I'm a complete hospo snob and actually couldn't find anything to fault..."
Sarah
"GAWD, I just read the other reviews and you people are HARSH. Is this really how Wellington operates??? I mean, really.This is decent bar,..."
Kiwi American
"We went there for my friend's birthday. We had a very good time, the service was very nice and the stone grill was very excited to us even though I..."
Idea
"This is a great bar, with so much space and different areas you'll find something for everyone. The garden bar is always popular, especially for the..."
Dan Bowden
"There is something a little bit loaves and fishes about the Southern Cross - just when you think you've reached the end, more appears ... This..."
Kai Luv
"Delicious food, lovely and friendly staff . We had the stone grilled eye fillet . It was so juicy and perfectly cooked as requested .The atmosphere..."
Krizelda Smit
"A great lunch experience. Great menu with enough to choose from. Reasonable vegetarian options. Wide variety of drinks and well stocked bar. Great..."
Vaughan Fleischer
"Came here for dinner tonight. Awesome service! Amazing food. We got the buttermilk chicken burger. It was so yum and had heaps of flavour. The chips..."
Ange Smith
"Went to Southern cross at the weekend and forgetting it was Father’s Day so it was (very) busy. Did have to wait a bit for food but it’s..."
liswho
"Had a great dinner here. Service was really good, great cocktails and yummy food. First time dining at Southern Cross, very enjoyable..."
Sharron Hughes
"Absolutely perfect place to hang out friends or family. It is very spacious with in and outdoor space to choose. Staff are very friendly and..."
S. Piw
"We booked for 4 persons with First Table. We ordered their well known smashed burger bun with fries. And we ordered fish and chips. As desert we had..."
Pim Borsje
"We celebrated my granddaughters birthday 🎂 and university degree results Last Saturday night 18 March 2023 here! I can't fault the venue, staff..."
Sylvia Clow
"Great place to visit and have a good meal. There are many options in the menu and a lot of space inside even it has a garden with..."
Miguel TimPalace
"It was so amazing experience for me, feel so happy celebrate my birthday with you guys, food was so good. Only one things for the service if you can..."
Leni Can
"Kia ora We were fortunate to secure The Gallery at short notice within a week. The space was excellent. The Manager and all staff were kind and..."
Monica Mercury
"Our family group of four visited Southern Cross Garden Bar on a quiet night for an evening meal. The service was fantastic, and drinks went down..."
Lisa Kingsbeer
"We’ve hosted two functions at the Southern Cross. They make the Booking process easy, and they have a few function rooms you can pick from,..."
Rakesh Talwar
"We came to watch the rugby world cup final and it was brilliant. The tables were evenly spread out in front of the big screens, the food was great..."
Elia Van
"Awesome atmosphere for a family dine-in. Food was really yummy and comes with generous portions... pretty good selection of cocktails. Menu with kids..."
Gayan Perera
"I got the 200g eye fillet, cooked to rare for me. It was melt I your mouth soft. I thought there were two many roast potatoes at first, but before I..."
Hazel
"Great place to enjoy food and drink with indoor and outdoor areas to relax with friends. Friendly staff. A pool table to challenge..."
Barry Hudson