Best Risotto in Wellington

3 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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Charley Noble Eatery & Bar
Charley Noble Eatery & Bar
88/100 (3570 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Steakhouse
Grill
New Zealand
Grill
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Fish & chips
Pork
Chowder
Parfait
Truffle Fries
Fish & Chips
Beef
Spaghetti
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Prawns
Grilled octopus
Braised Beef Cheek
Seafood chowder
Arancini
Duck breast
Risotto
Pasta
Beef burger
Bruschetta
Octopus
Salad
Charcuterie board
Lamb Shoulder
Arancini
Chili
Beurre Noisette
Crab
Deep Fried Oysters
Beef Cheeks
Duck
Freshly Shucked Oysters
Lamb Shoulder
Oyster
Free Range Pork Belly
Lamb
Risotto
Woap Burger
Bruschette
Profiteroles
House Pot Pie
Salted Caramel Hazelnut Chocolate Tart
Pesto
Burger
Sit down
Grill
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
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Storm Te Hira
"Amazing Service was unquestionably the best we've experienced for a long time The flavours of the food was excellent The portions just..."
Moods
"Had the bruschetta to start which was delicious and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a light entre. The pork for a main was..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"It was my first time in Wellington and I found the place on Zomato. Decided to try it and as soon as I got in, the manager (i think) greeted me. The..."
Ellynn
"Exceptional food, service and wine! Every dish ordered was met with food envy from our table of 6! All photos taken on old phone that died..."
Sungsam7
"Charley Noble has been recommended as an out of towner by quite a few people. Food was top notch and the service too. Drinks menu is pretty..."
Flippynz
"I had the duck and it was delish! Great atmosphere, eventhough it was quite busy it was quieter than most busy restaurants. My dessert; while..."
FOOD Wars
"My daughter and I had an excellent meal. Oysters were fresh and juicy. The bruschetta with goats cheese was different but tasty. The star of the..."
Amit Tuteja
"They have the BEST TRUFFLE FRIES!crunchy but light, sauces are also delicious! aged steak also great, medium is just right with no blood! Will..."
Yue Zhang
"Lovely spot. Didn’t know it was there to be honest but after having a lovely brekky, with attentive and friendly service will absolutely be back...."
Seamus
"Lovely dinner in Wellington, see they have won awards for the last few years, nice building and atmosphere loved the grilled tuna, might go for..."
Alison Lally
"Very popular eatery/bar based in a lovely old building near the wharf. Happy to prop at the bar until table was ready (quick at 10 mins considering..."
Nitty
"Great food and a warm group of happy inviting wait staff, even if the waiter was a little preoccupied at first.The pot pie I had tasted well..."
Luke Thomson
"This is one of our favourite restaurants in Wellington. Been here a number of times and food is consistently good except one time the oysters were..."
Harvey
"My last meal in Wellington was with my son here for lunch. The staff were very friendly and didn’t have any problems answering my questions..."
Miffy7
"The menu is huge. We didn’t order much starters. Instead I ordered two mains for myself, loved both spaghetti and ravioli. I am a pasta person and..."
Jess
"We’ve been a few times and this restaurant has become our benchmark. Nowhere else measures up to the incredible food, professional but not fussy..."
Jeannine Thomas
"Very popular place. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Very good food and great presentation. All four of us were impressed. Keep up the great..."
Bruce Mackintosh
"Had dinner here last Friday and it was a great experience. Staff were very polite and accommodating. The restaurant was full but they seated us at..."
Bonnie Emma
"My friend and I landed in Wellington super late after a super rocky flight and we just wanted to find a restaurant that was still open that did..."
Jessica Li
"Had dinner with family at this restaurant last night.  The food was divine.  Ravioli was to die for, sirloin and eye fillet steaks beautifully..."
Sharon Haines
"If you’re looking to enjoy world-class dining with quality New Zealand produce while you’re in the Land of the Long White Cloud, then you’re in..."
Wander Wonder Wonton
"One of the best meals out I've had in a while. The wait staff were all friendly, helpful and good at their job, even the people out the back seemed..."
Sally
"Wonderful dinner with fantastic food and an even better waitress. Too full to try dessert but the pork belly was delicious! Excellent fries as..."
Alanna Adams
"This restaurant already on my "Wellington must go list." I wish I can try all the drinks and foods that on the menu. The ambience of the restaurant..."
Yongshan Zhu
"We both had options from the create your own selection for breakfast and the food was excellent and quick to come. We will definitely remember this..."
Megha Dogra
"Good for you (ladies) if you are looking for posh ambience to have your dinner. Opened the door and you will be greeted by waiters who unbuttoned the..."
AA
"Lunch here today. Wine selection was great, gluten free options were plentiful and the service was faultless. The food was super tasty. I wouldn't..."
Mary T-soon
"Friday lunch, the amount of people that swarm this place is amazing, the rate in which tables are turned over exceeds expectations yet every table is..."
James Scott
"We went for a family birthday recwntly.Oysters and steak was delish! Love their watermelon juice. So refeeshing!Casual dining and the staff..."
Sovy Taing
"Have been here for several times and every each time was so amazing. The service here is friendly and the dishes are really good. Ordered the Charley..."
Xiaofan Zhou
"When prepping to go to Charley Noble, every time I mentioned it, I was met with a "oh I love that place" or "I really want to go there". As you can..."
RaeRae
"LOVED the menu, especially the raw bar. Outstanding wood-fire steak and seafood, ridiculously fresh produce and gorgeous flavours, brilliant beverage..."
Anonny Moose
"Great place, service and food. Always a go-to for a decent dinner- try and sit along the raw bar looking into the kitchen if dining as a couple..."
Theo
"Food was amazing!Staff were friendly, but a bit hit and miss. Half the table got cutlery/ plates and the other half had to ask where theirs..."
Hephaestia
"We grabbed dinner here on a Friday night and it was busy. You should definitely book! The food was awesome I loved my burger, great flavours and..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Went there last week and got a table straight away. The service from a visiting Young man fromFrance was personal and attentive. Excellent lamb..."
Ken Romeril
"One of Wellingtons standout venues, food is always of a high standard and very tasty. Service normally to match. It has fast become the place to go....."
Ronald Blunt
"I have wanted to eat here for a while but had been put off by the no reservations policy. As it turned out the place is large and there was no..."
Auckland Food Tours
"Great service, good wine list, a menu with good variety and one of the best steaks in town. Tonight I started with bluff oysters, followed by the..."
Stefan Thieu
"Excellent service, very attentive, patient wait staff and comfortable atmosphere. Similarly excellent wine menu and the house made sourdough we had..."
Shannon T
"Visited in early May 2016. French waiter had been in NZ for 1 month. Amazing service! Food was incredible. Great to see such an open kitchen. A pure..."
FoodisAwesome
"Returned back to my old home (and favourite city!) Wellington for a few days so decided to try out a new-ish eatery in the city after hearing lots of..."
Rhi Godwin
"Yummy yummy!!! Absolutely 5 for this one!!!! Highly recommend this!!!! The crab bisque is really delicious, it's not like a soup, the flavor is so..."
Linshiqin829
"Charley noble is one of my favorite places to go in Wellington. Their arancini balls are fantastic. Service is great. All round great place...."
Sjmc
"Fine dining experience that was very nice. The flavours were great, the service was excellent and the menu would cater to all tastes. It was fairly..."
James Cole
"Amazing place. A friend and I really wanted pork belly with crackling and found this place through Zomato. Every single staff member we interacted..."
Lezel Botha
"Great service and food here. Have been here on a handful of occassions and on the last one came for dessert after wow because it was right across the..."
Vicki Wong
"Many people have recommended coming here for dinner so we finally did on a Sat evening in early January and were able to get a seat. The restaurant..."
Lily_nz80
"Just had a grey night out, the food was amazing and the service was good and friendly.Went for dinner with another couple, was worried at the..."
Eileen Basher
"Very accommodating staff. Good service Sirloin was the best i have had in New Zealand. My wife's Pumpkin Ravioli with Ameretti was simply..."
Hans Caspersz
"An early dinner for two after a long day. We were seated quickly despite a full bar. A delectable red was suggested by the friendly waitress and..."
Clarkie
"This was an incredible dinning experience. The food was full of flavour, beautifully presented and the perfect portion size to savour and enjoy. This..."
Tyler Mcbride
"simply beautiful delight. Welcoming staff. Warm Atmosphere. Real tasty foods. Nice bar. Organized set up. Only thing disappointed me was..."
One Way
"Amazing restaurant.loved the fresh food, drinks that complemented the dishes unbelievably well, bustling atmosphere, friendly service and..."
J Isla
"Went here on Thursday night not realising WOW was on across the road. Got there just before 6pm and scored the last table. Service was very friendly,..."
Neat Eats
"I love this place. Original menus with very fresh food, the steaks are amazing although expensive. Recomend the arancini and the pigs tail salad...."
EpiCurious
"Had the Wellington on a plate menu, 2 courses and a drink for $35. Everything was well presented and delicious and bought out in a timely fashion...."
Miss Persistant
"Really good service with a delicious meal. The atmosphere at Charley Noble is lively and inviting. Presentation of the meal was really well executed..."
George Ahern
"It was my partners birthday and we chose Charley Noble to celebrate; which, we were both quite excited about as neither of us had been before - and..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Out to lunch with work today, dining on the set menu which included mains of Lamb Sausages, Ravioli or Fish. All three were presented in style, my..."
Vaughan
"Had a great meal here the other night, the atmosphere was amazing and the interior design was absolutely stunning, reminded me of the American movie..."
Lesley Chen
"Great atmosphere, with fantastic decor. The chicken liver parfait was tremendous to start, as was the lamb shoulder. Professional and super friendly..."
Josh
"One of the best places for dinner. Always a good time with just two people or four. Good atmosphere. Food is always going to be good, no doubt about..."
Hubert Cheng
"Well, sadly not impressed when I visited this place. I must admit that I have visited it about 6 months ago, so perhaps I should pay them a visit..."
Jean Coteau
"Cant fault this place. I have an egg allergy and a gluten intolerance (LUCKY!) but the staff here were incredible, there is a full GF menu, the staff..."
Team Thomas
"Tried the whole menu here. The Burger and Chips and the Lamb are the best dishes on the menu.Burger & Chips: You get to see the burger being..."
Rahul Mohanty
"Amazing food but skip dessert and coffee. The food was amazing. Started with grilled octopus and polenta along with arancini balls and taramasalata...."
Www.love2eat.com.au
"Firstly I want to say they have whole gluten free menu. Yay no food envy for me, no skipping over the menu to find the gluten free options – they..."
Mind The Crumbs
"We too were here on Saturday night. We were prepared for a LONG wait but were keen to dine here. We checked in at the front of house and were advised..."
Philip Reeve
"We went here because it was listed by Cuisine Magazine website as one of the best places in Wellington to dine. We were thrilled with our choice -..."
Philippa Bannerman
"Great food, great atmosphere, great service and friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere in a lovely building. Had the monkfish special, pork belly,..."
Jeremy Kirk-Smith
"Lovely food all round especially the scotch steak and the profiteroles. Very busy though. Had to wait over 30 mins for a table which shows how busy &..."
Phil Jones
"Always busy and a with a wait at the bar, but bar staff friendly and attentive.  Food high standard and delicious.  A big wait for and between..."
CCb
"Absolutely delicious! This place is constantly booked out and the atmosphere is electric! Love it. Pork belly is worth a try. Great wine list too...."
Humbleluxury
"Nice food, interesting menu and the portions aren't too small, but the drinks prices are actually nuts. I don't think I've ever paid $12 for a..."
Alex Galletty
"Magnificent food and use of NZ produce at its finest. Charley Noble lifts the calibre of the Wellington culinary space to new levels. I think winning..."
Wilson Chau
"Oysters are to die for! Wow, stayed here for an hour it was cray good. Me and my boy had a great time, thanks charley..."
Saskia Wallace
"The first thing you notice about Charley Noble is the cool vibe...and the beautiful people who dine there :) The service was impeccable, never..."
Minnie Sarmiento Tabilog
"Our family had dinner there last Thursday night and it was excellent! Great food and friendly service. We tried the arancini and bruschetta starters,..."
Briony Dyson
"Have eaten here a few times now and it's currently the best meat restaurant in Wellington. Dined here as a group and had a wide selection of the..."
Susan Harding
"One of the best meals I've had in a long time, great setting, good service and possibly the best piece of pork I've ever had.Wanted to go back..."
Cameron N
"One of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. We had a group that kept changing its number of people. The staff were great, very..."
Robyne L
"Absolutely beautiful! Fantastic decor, open and spacious. The oysters were a favourite, we sampled quite a few entrees and mains, all were..."
Kerry M
"Had a fantastic time here. Me and 2 friends sat at the counter overlooking the kitchen.It was so fascinating to watch. One of my friends..."
The Guppy
"Why haven't I heard or been to this place before?! Amazing food, seriously good. I was lucky enough to be included with my wife's work dinner party..."
Brewski
"Best meal/restaurant/service/atmosphere I have encountered in a long time. Can't wait to go back. Our waiter was awesome - recommending wines and..."
Rhiannon Smith
"Popped in for tea. We had the lamb, spaghetti and the creme caramel. Brilliant. Food was excellent, served up reasonably quickly by a very..."
JG
"Absolutely loved this place. The food is outstanding and I especially like the charcoal burning grill. I had the pigs tail and the lamb shoulder..."
Dan King
"Charley Noble is setting the standard and bringing in a new flavour to the Wellington Hospitality scene, and it is making people stand up and take..."
Irene Charlton
"What's not to like about this place - fabulous food, great service and wonderful setting. I thoroughly recommend it. We went along early to..."
Dawn Baggaley
"Bruschetta with the beans and asparagus - great and surprisingly tastyThe main - pasta - please order a big serving - and it was the most..."
Debbie Baker
"Outstanding service with a fantastic menu, something for everyone. Comfortable seating which is a must and no loud vicious music to yell over. The..."
Barbara Sellers
"Visited Charley Noble for lunch and I was impressed! We were limited for time, but found the service to be friendly and efficient and our food..."
Lance H
"We went for lunch. Burgers were very good, pot pie excellent, snapper a little on the small side but very well cooked. All presented very well. Staff..."
Rory Wilsher
"Delicious lunch - gourmet fish and chips for myself and the pasta for Madame ( with tomato and seafood) with friendly attentive service in comfy..."
Gretupar Tamshivinka
"Everything bout that place is awesome friendly waiters to constantly check on us and superb food. The lamb is a literal must try it’s one of the..."
TheKidfoodie
"Delicious and memorable meal! The lamb and beef were devine. Tasty dessert as well. A well executed dining experience on all fronts - food,..."
Alex
"First time in a real restaurant for years, forgot how loud they are! Came here because my mate Celine recommended their steaks and we both forgot it..."
Ryan B
"Excellent service , head straight from airport and the staff offer to store my luggage. The best lamb dish i ever had and i am not the lamb go to..."
Vincent Ho
"Charley Noble is always an exquisite delight to visit, from the beautiful interior to the well informed wait staff. This was the Wild Venison and..."
Sasha Hovinga
"We had a lovely time at Charley Noble, great food and a nice relaxing vibe. I would definitely come back for another steak!..."
Chris Lamb
"We ate and had drinks here tonight and everything was wonderful we arrived early so had a drink at the bar before heading to our table the bartender,..."
Zoë Palmer
"Wow, I can't believe how good the Scotch Fillet (medium rare with peppercorn sauce) at Charley Noble's was. Not only that, the tempura oysters too...."
Mark Doyle
"We had a lovely dinner, both had the eye fillet and it was delicious, melt in your mouth type of delicious. The peas had bacon and parmesan through..."
Julie Bukutu
"Excellent food and atmosphere. Open kitchen and unique..."
Razvan Tudor Toma
"Didn't make dinner reservation, but the staff was really nice. We came back after an hour and viola!!.. Ordered the steak and fries and it was..."
Jenny Lim
"Dinner was exceptional. Every morsel a delight. Atmosphere was fun and energetic. Stella, our server, was pleasant and attentive, everyone on staff..."
Kevin Chan
"Perfect! The waiter was amazing! Ambers service was top notch. We were well looked after, she got our orders correct and even remembered who ordered..."
Hayley Reynolds
"Amazing food! Great ambience! Lovely presentation skills of the food! Just for the service part - piece of advise - no matter how busy, stressful,..."
Aarti M
"Just amazing! Located in town, this restaurant is an institution in Wellington. Service is great, place is big and beautiful (a bit noisy, but I..."
Mia
"The food is delicious. It’s so much more than just a steakhouse. Every bite of food was sensational, the flavours were melt in your mouth good. The..."
Sarah Thomas
"Very decent 'casual fine dining' I'd call it. Prices fair for the quality of what you get and the service from wait staff was great, special shout..."
Jarrod Van Berkel
"My favourite restaurant ever! Amazing food, flawless service, and always such a beautiful vibe. The artichoke bruschetta and apple tart cannot be..."
Josie Cochrane
"Lovely meal here, restaurant is in a beautiful building, lovely staff and great service. Food was great. Union Pacific cocktail was lovey but the..."
Adam Gootkin
The Old Bailey
The Old Bailey
83/100 (1917 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Gastropub
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Risotto
Curry
Strawberry Cheesecake Gluten Free
Sirloin Steak with Chips and Salad
Chicken Rice Rissotto
Toasts
Philly Steak Sandwich with Fries
Beef
Reggae Jerk Chicken Burger and Fries
Halloumi
Fish & chips
Deer in Dough
Beef Pie and Fries
Lamb
Poached Eggs on Toast
Burger Wellington 2020
Fish
Beef Burger and Chips
Halloumi Salads
Salad
Cappuccino
Grilled Halloumi Salad
Risotto
Chicken Quesadilla
Beef Skewers
Skillet Cookie
Soft Shell Crab Burger
Chowder
Steamed Pudding
Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips
Burger
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Very nice lunch in a sunny weather. The seafood linguine was delicious. The chicken sandwiches with chips are tasty with good portion. A bit sad that..."
Olivia Hodgson
"Came in and had a pint of Monteith's Black Beer, which was delicious. Is a cozy little spot, but loud as it was kind of busy at lunchtime. When I..."
Cori Williams
"An amazing place and very welcoming staff. Seating setup is very convenient for groups and very good options in the menu. I usually find something I..."
Ahmed Elsawaf
"Excellent service 👏 👍 this morning 10.40am Gentleman-tall, who showed me to his favorite corner table with a view, took my order, really..."
miriam uy
"Had lunch early on this week. They didn't have a lot of what we were wanting on the menu. Had the fish and chips. The curry sauce it came with, was..."
Fay Fruean-Va'ai
"A slice of home, no matter if you're American, European, Aussie, or local - this is a true pub. It's breakfast only in the morning, and I had some..."
Adam Hofmann
"Beautiful place. Very delicious beef hamburger. Very delicious tea. We sit we talked with friends. We enjoyed it. Very good service..."
gosmami
"We were a group of four. We had made a booking for a table. It was private and cosy. We received a warm welcome. Nice pub food. Pie, steaks, and..."
susan young
"Yummy sirloin 2 for $30 steak dinner !!😋 The Chicken Rice Rissotto was also nice. So was the salmon mains. The standout mains was the Chicken Cos..."
Phillip Yee
""The Old Bailey" has always been a great pub with good value food options. During COVID-19 they have introduced an App to order meals from your..."
Graeme Wooller
"Went for a farewell get together, busy on a Thursday night, good table service and menu, our waiter was attentive, chatty, checked on our meals and..."
G Jones (GJ)
"Visited this place on the weekend and ordered their 2 for 1 steak. The steak was perfect, the chips were crispy and salad and sauce compliments the..."
Sam Pineda
"Excellent service from Rachel very friendly and super customer service. Thank you very much you put a smile to my stressful morning. Food was also..."
mick mckeever
"Great bar with a nice atmosphere and wonderful food. Staff and friendly patrons are pieceful, and the meal sizes are..."
daveandALL all
"Had dinner there tonight. Served by Anthony who was great. Friendly and professional. Great place to chill and have a beer and..."
Jason Leong
"Good service high quality dishes. Very quite..."
Wilson Liu
The Backbencher Gastropub
The Backbencher Gastropub
81/100 (4676 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish and Chips
Burger
Risotto
Scotch Fillet Steak
Fried Calamari Marinara
Hand Cut Chips Aioli
Pasta
Salt and Peppered Squid
Lamb
Salad
Guinness and Oyster
Pesto
Duck
Robertson Scotch Fillet
Fish
Fish & chips
Calamari
Beck's Pils in Wellington
Pork
Crumble
Risotto
Reti's Prawn Salad
Pork Belly
Chicken Skewers
Calamares
Cappuccino
Halloumi salad
Salmon Poke Bowl
Salmon
Pan Fried Salmon
Pulled Pork Wrap
Mussels
Fish & Chips
Burger
Sit down
New Zealand
Gastropub
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Probably at the higher price end compared to the rest of the coffee shop we have checked out but definitely a good spot to sit and relax after..."
Aileen Gutierrez
"Lunch at the newly refurbished Backbencher today, with every meal receiving a 5/5 star rating! I had the roasted cauliflower bowl- not sure of exact..."
E M
"A well presented pub and eatery, enjoyed the beet salad with halloumi, however there was too much dressing so the salad in the bottom of my bowl was..."
David Burton
"Iconic bar. We arrived after the kitchen had closed so ordered a LOT of bar snacks for a group of 15+ people and were not disappointed. The staff..."
Maralda Williams
"A very interesting pub, catering to the political folk that work around it and those that just want to pop in for a drink and a bite to eat. There is..."
Wain Stanton
"The food was decent. I do not like the new way to order, it's just a fast food place rather than a restaurant. The acoustics is not..."
Hugo Bosman
"A cool spot to explore and have a cuppa in the capital especially if you are around the beehive, just walk cross the street. Fun to look at the..."
Maggie Chen
"We had a great time here, went on a Sunday night so it was relatively quite. Service was good and we weren't waiting long to receive our meals. We..."
T J
"above average food quality & service. that's why we have been there twice in last 3 - 4 months. also the Parliament is just cross road. it is..."
Fergus Mao
"One of my favourite spots in Wellington. Service is always spot on. As is the food and drinks offering! Thanks for looking after..."
Sam Miskimmin
"A Wellington institution that has been well renovated (again) with good food and a good range of beers. It ain't super cheap but the team are..."
Ben W
"Directly opposite Parliament, funny caricature statues, yummy food and nice..."
Victoria Piggott