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Ernesto's
91/100 (176 ratings)
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BEEF BRISKET
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"WOAP2023 burger - burger was tasty and fresh, patty was juicy. The place was packed with good vibes. Definitely will try their other things on the..."
Nina Smith
"Lovely spot, with good food and service. Stopped here for an impromptu lunch. Good space, small as well as group tables available. Staff were..."
Nirmal Grewal
"Came here with a large group of people for a farewell lunch, mid-week. They handled the big group (two tables of 10) really well. The food was great...."
Alan Doak
"We had a wonderful and delightfully delicious dinner at Ernesto's Cocina Cubana! We ordered a range of tapas style servings; Prawn Cutlets, Ham..."
Patrick Zuluaga
"What a fabulous experience we had here. We were wanting a special meal for one of our guests which was not normally offered, so the owner had the..."
Shelley Belsham
"Rarely go out but this place served beautiful breakfast for my partner and me. Accommodated us nicely with our baby in the pram too. 10/10 on..."
K Miller
"The overall experience was nice, I would love to try this out for Dinner some time. Looks amazing. The person who we engaged with when we walked in..."
Dirk van der Walt
"Friendly staff, good/quick wait time and good drinks. However I personally felt like the Arancini balls were quite bland and on the smaller side of..."
Dani
"Great experience with another Wellington success story with Drummo at the helm. Ordered marinated fish, A meat and cheese board, Bruschetta served..."
Aaron Cohen
"I mean - my goodness. I mean wow .. when food is not just food. Every item we had from starters through to mains and desert was utterly stunning. ..."
Melonie Curwood
"Some of the best food I've had in New Zealand! Great vegetarian options, and the arancini were..."
Rickee Te Wini
"Went to Ernesto's for lunch the other day as a friend had a voucher thay was going to expire. Was super stoked I decided to go along as the Cubano..."
Jade Amber
"The staff were nice and the food was great too. It took some time for my order to be prepared, which left me feeling a bit starved, but I forgot..."
sampath varma
"Popped in here for a take away and I gotta say, itā€™s bloody good! I got the Cubano de Puerco, soft shredded pork, warm ham, dijon, pickles, cheese..."
Mark Panapa
"Awesome WOAP burger. Best one of the year yet for me. Really appreciated the 0% alcohol range available, recommend adding 0% rum and tequila to the..."
Greg Zemke-Smith
"Came for a work function, we had various platters selected by the chef put out on each table. The food was all amazing but especially the beef short..."
Dave Fouhy
"Sometimes you just feel privileged to taste something so amazing! Our food, excellent service & experience within this awesome restaurant felt..."
Michelle Fraser
Charley Noble Eatery & Bar
88/100 (3570 ratings)
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Free Range Pork Belly
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Woap Burger
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House Pot Pie
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Spaghetti
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Grilled octopus
Fish & chips
Seafood chowder
Truffle Fries
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
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Braised Beef Cheek
Arancini
Salad
Arancini
Chili
Risotto
Beef Cheeks
Crab
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Accepts Credit Cards
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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 FRIESļ¼crunchy but light, sauces are also delicious! aged steak also great, medium is just right with no blood! Will..."
Yue Zhang
"Lovely spot. Didnā€™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 didnā€™t have any problems answering my questions..."
Miffy7
"The menu is huge. We didnā€™t order much starters. Instead I ordered two mains for myself, loved both spaghetti and ravioli. I am a pasta person and..."
Jess
"Weā€™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.Ā  The food was divine.Ā  Ravioli was to die for, sirloin and eye fillet steaks beautifully..."
Sharon Haines
"If youā€™re looking to enjoy world-class dining with quality New Zealand produce while youā€™re in the Land of the Long White Cloud, then youā€™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 ā€“ 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. Ā Food high standard and delicious. Ā 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 itā€™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,..."
Zoƫ 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. Itā€™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 Library
88/100 (2489 ratings)
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Willy Wonka Chocolate Burger
pavlova
Chilli Feta Scone
Espresso Martini
Basque Cheesecake
Warm Chocolate Fondant
Bruschetta
Dessert Burger
Passionfruit CrƩme BrƻlƩe
Churro with Chocolate Sauce
The Secret Life of Bees Cocktail
Duck Fat Sazerac
A Good Old Fashioned Apple Pie
"Stopped here on a friend's recommendation, had to use passports for entry and Australian drivers licence cannot be used. Service was lovely, drinks..."
Zack (ZisDaBoM)
"We went on a Friday. Had the secret life of bees cocktail and ive never had honey as a predominant taste for a cocktail! It was delightful. We also..."
Mia Acedilla
"This is a do not miss! They have LOTR, Game of Thrones, and Alice in Wonderland inspired drinks just to name a few. It is upstairs and tucked away..."
Jennifer Elkins
"I donā€™t know what band was playing, but it was the BEST live music ever! We went to The Library for their awesome drinks and deserts, and left the..."
Orange Sky
"My group of 4 attended WOAP: Not Only Murders in the Building WOAP event last Saturday at The Library and it was just brilliant! Using characters..."
Angelica Woolley
"The mixologist is hands down one of the best, the cocktails I've tasted were superb. Price wise the cocktails are on the high end, but worth every..."
Lyn Meredith
"Had the dessert and cocktail pairing. Service was excellent and friendly, great staff. Sublime Basque with a citrus rum partner. Highly recommended...."
Amy Driscoll
"First time coming, good vibes and friendly staff, most definitely coming back! Edit 12/10/23: Miss communication about a certain menu, was extremely..."
Dani
"Extremely cool bar, that is bigger than you think. They hosted a 'Only Murders in the Building' Welly on a Plate event - great fun! Staff are..."
Tamz Taumalolo
"Always a great experience. Love the 2 for 1 deals they have for cocktails on Wednesday and desserts on Tuesdays. Huge range of seating options..."
Isabella Clague
Nolita
86/100 (714 ratings)
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Healthy
Contemporary
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
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Vegan Options
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Dining bars
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Hash Stack
Butternut Ravioli
Pizza Patatine
Truffle Fries
Vegan Pizza Sicily
Caramello Martini
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Banoffee Calzone
Parmigiana Pizza
Tutto Carne
French Toast
Margherita Pizza
Pasta
Loaded fries
Cappuccino
Gnocchi
Big breakfast
Avocado toast
Bruschetta
Polo Pizza
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Contemporary
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Pizza
Reservations
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Table Service
Highchairs Available
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Mid-range
"The food here tastes absolutely delicious, especially the pizza, I would love to take the restaurant back to Germany with me šŸ˜… 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
Capitol Restaurant
86/100 (958 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Peppermint Tea
Calamari
Lamb
Tomato Salad
Risotto
Bruschette
Asparagus Roll
Calamares
Pesto
CrĆØme BrĆ»lĆ©e
Fish
Bruschetta
Beef
Pork
Lamb
Cheesecake
Panna Cotta
Venison Special
Prawns
Soft Centered Chocolate Pudding with CrĆØme FraĆ®che
Steak Tartare with Egg Yolk & Grilled Bread 28 50
Fried Squid & Aioli
Toasts
Baked Peach and Prosciutto
Tiramisu
Pasta
Eye Fillet Steak with Parsnip Gratin
Salad
Wagyu Beef Fillet
Crawfish
Scallops
Todayā€™S Cheese with Quince Paste & Toast 18 00
Catfish
Fresh Oysters
Clams
Parmesan Crumbed Lamb's Liver
Halloumi
Fish of the Day
Duck
Asparagus EntrƩe with Eggs Mayo and Capers
Cakes
Pork Burger
Oyster
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"My favourite restaurant in..."
Susan Kiddle
"Dined at Capitol last night, having been their for brunch a few days earlier. On both occasions the food and service were excellent. Love this place..."
Shane.gustafson
"It was a great pleasure dining here for my partner's birthday. The quality of food was superb and selection of wines are excellent. Staff are very..."
Karen B. Otic
"Great service and good food and nice selection of wines. Each course was nicely prepared. The oysters were fresh and tasty. Look forward to..."
TheFoodGonzo
"Capitol is known as one of Wellington's Crown Jewels and now I know why! My husband had lamb ragu with pasta, I had snapper & fresh oysters and we..."
Cha Ching
"Friendly helpful staff here. I asked about vegetarian options and they offered to adjust a couple of dishes to suit. There wasnā€™t..."
Sean P E Fleming
"The morning of the election and voting first thing , we met friends and had a great breakfast and anticipated the results. Great food and tempted by..."
Megha Dogra
"I am never disappointed when visiting Capitol the food is always 5* and the service is to match one of the best places to eat in the city always look..."
Em
"I don't know how the teeny tiny kitchen in Capitol manages to produce such ridiculously good food. Ā Brunch, lunch, dinner....I like it all. Ā Big..."
Jade M.
"Most amazing scrambled eggs I've ever had. Always do the soup here. I don't come to Wellington that often but when i do and I come here the soup is..."
Richard Roberts
"After a slip up by the host for our table of 4, we were seated promptly. The pasta and prawns were cooked well and the side of potato were very..."
Angela Liu
"How lucky are we, one of our locals. Consistent great food in an iconic location. I had gurnard not my favourite fish superbly cooked, green beans as..."
Adriennenz
"Capitol, like Ortega a few doors away, has a large and loyal following. For good reason. This is one of the handful of special restaurants in the..."
Duncan Galletly
"Queens Birthday Sunday and a night out - bliss.I have only been here for lunch previously and thoroughly enjoyed that so was pleased to settle..."
Philip Reeve
"Went there on a Monday night with people from out of town. Had been recommended from someone earlier that day so was a bit last minute. It was..."
Jane Russell
"Been here many times, always excellent food and service; last visit was outstanding with amazing food backed up with attentive service and great..."
Paul
"We mostly come for lunch, they make a fantastic Bloody Mary!I've had possibly the best fish dish I've ever had here (I think it was king fish)...."
Kelli Williams
"I've lunched at Capitol twice fairly recently with my husband and had the blackboard seafood special and a glass of wine.It is a restaurant that..."
Molly
"A must 'go to' place when in Wellington for breakfast. Super quick and attentive service matched with a breakfast menu that has all the standard..."
David Boshier
"This place is pretty damn good - food was excellent and great wine list. Service was good - and handled how busy it was well. Best restaurant I have..."
Andrew Imms
"Fantastic food. Awesome to visit for either lunch or dinner.Just nice attention to detail, lovely flavours and really quite reasonable for..."
Casey
"Had Sunday dinner here - we were constrained by a tight turnaround time of an hour. Phoned them with no prior booking - the staff were accommodating..."
Dee Mangin
"I love this place, the food is simple and flavoursome. Not to complicated which means the ingredients can speak fot themselves. Most times i come..."
Margaret
"One word - Fantastic. Went along with my folks to celebrate dad's 69th, and everything form start to finish was top-notch. I would give 9.5/10 for..."
Susie Robertson
"Great modern Italian-influenced food; I'll eat things I'd normally avoid (Brussel sprouts, lambs' liver...) and they're always excellent. I go there..."
Nicola Young
"Me and my partner have eaten here many times and love it!! we always get the same things and they never disappoint us. The service is..."
Bean
"Awesome food!! limited secletion of juices though. Tuna was amazing - melt in the mouth. A great dining experience.Cool..."
Emma
"I have eaten at Capitol numerous times, and cannot fault it. I only felt compelled to write this after reading the complaint below. The staff at..."
Miss Smith
"Wonderful food and great..."
Bethne Rowe
"Capitol is one of those places that comes highly recommended - I was really hoping it would measure up to it's reputation. Right from the minute we..."
Dan Bowden
"Food is always good there. Impeccable service and tasty menu and always evolving. Being regulars, it always has been consistent good service, food..."
Tehaunui
"We were looking for a place to have an easy stress free European dinner after a long day. The dishes were fantastic, Eye fillet was perfectly cooked..."
Irina Kapeli
"Always a nice dinner with great service. We tried the WOAP cocktail, festival dish and burger. We also shared the calamari which was the best thing..."
Lindsay Harn
"One of the best beef fillet i've ever had. The place is small, with few tables on the corner of a building. We waited quite a lot for our meal but..."
Giacomo Dusina
"Visited with some friends as a "fancy dinner". We had a wonderful young waiter, very polite and kind. Definitely not our usual pick, but it was..."
Ann K
"Can almost always guarantee a great dining experience here, so was not disappointed. The clam starter was full of flavour. Iā€™m a big fan of the..."
Jo
"great food done simply. elephant fish, from the shark family was meaty and perfectly partnered with some velvety mash and crunchy smoky charred..."
tina nixon
"Had a fabulous meal catching up with family from out of town. Food was superb - every dish was top quality, beautifully presented and best of all ,..."
Wendy Slieker
"We had a grate dinner for celebrate my husband's birthday. All of food are..."
Lulu Xu
"Great food! Best food I had in New Zealand ā€¦ I am in day 8 and I have booked very nice reputable places, but this oneā€¦ oh my god! Amazing! Great..."
Veronica Sanchez-Bernuy
Fratelli
86/100 (1794 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pork
Quattro Formaggi Pizza
Antipasti
Raspberry Sorbet
Ragu
Tiramisu For Dessert
Panna Cotta
Salad
Cannoli
Tiramisu
Calamari
Bruschetta
Meatballs
Pasta
Pizza Napolitana
Cannoli
Ice Cream
Salad
Flat Garlic Bread
Affogato Raspberry Coulis Hot Churro
Gelato
Duck
Fantastic Italian Roccomura Red Wine
Tagliatelle
Calamari
Risotto
Lamb
Olives
Calamares
Bruschette
SupplƬ Al Telefono
Salmon
Pesto
Fish of the Day
Fish
Capricciosa Pizza
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Mediterranean
European
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Beautiful Italian, been here several times over the past 10 years and have never once been disappointed. Delicious wood fired pizza and many pasta..."
Harrison Drysdale
"Really lovely evening here - felt well looked after, the food was delicious and well balanced (the mozz on the pizza was such a good quality too, it..."
Anna
"Very good pizza, nice dough and ingredients, nice pasta and good portion. Beautiful wine, nice..."
Clem Lienard
"Recently dined here on a 3 course deal. Antipasto to start with delicious - the light, airy garlic pizza was a 10/10. Canneloni brisket main was..."
CC
"The platter for two was so amazing, highly recommended for entree option. Would rate it at 5* if the flat bread could be more crispy a little bit...."
Dieu Anh Le
"If you can go for their set menu on Monday or Tuesday night, totally do!Ā  It's great value for money and the foods to choose from are totally..."
Jessica SiƔcci
"Went to Fratelli's last night with four friends, we'd had drinks at Hummingbird and wanted a pleasant meal that offered more than pizza. We were well..."
Rob McGregor
"Ok, real pun here - but a worthy contender for Italian restaurant of the year. The food was stunning, wine selection stunning and service authentic...."
Megha Dogra
"Really nicee meal and good service with work colleagues. Had a really delicious lamb special dish. Food is always good here with great menu..."
Fat Bob
"Fratelli's staff were very friendly. I think the menu could be a little more varied and adventurous for ab Italian. I had a classic 4 cheese which I..."
Felicity
"Excellent service, food is simply gorgeous. Haven't been recently but I definitely should. I had an incredibly memorable time dining here years ago..."
The Food Snob
"On top of a great waitstaff, the wine and the pizza were amazing. The pasta was just alright for me, a little bland than I'd expected. Would love to..."
M
"Me and my boyfriend headed here on a Saturday night and only had to wait around 10 mins for a table. The staff were lovely and accommodating. Nice..."
EsmeEats
"We dined here on the WOAP menu, not actually knowing they were participating in the culinary event. Ā  the two entree dishes had caught our eyes and..."
Rosemary Young
"Came here last month for a friend's farewell. We were kind of near the kitchen which made it quite hot. I ordered the set menu which I thought was..."
Ladi Haze
"I've been to Fratelli's a number of times in the past. It was a regular place to go for a while. Itā€™s been a couple of years since my last..."
Sean P E Fleming
"We went here for dinner last night and I must say it was close to perfection. The atmosphere of the restaurant is wonderful, beautifully laid out and..."
Alysha Bower
""I think we should make a risotto." This was the comment made by my friend who was visiting from Timaru when I asked her what she wanted for..."
Grace Li
"Beautiful Italian fine dinning restaurant. Food was top quality and so were the staff. For starters we had the arancini balls stuffed with mushrooms..."
Georgia Keir
"My visit to Fratelli was quite pleasant. The food was fantastic & very fresh. I started my proper Italian meal with a classic Bellini cocktail. I..."
Orli B. Ahava
"Tried Fratelli on Saturday night, very impressive. Everything was classy in an understated way from the atmosphere to the service & also the food. I..."
Raymond Ferguson
"If you want an true authentic Italian experience, Fratelli's is the place to go.I've been here numerous times and the food never fails to..."
Gabby Deg
"This place is "BELLISIMO"! Ā The food is crafted with care, attention and to an incredibly high standard.If you love Italian food, this has..."
Kklovestoeat
"Fratelli's motto is 'Fresh Italian', serving 100% homemade pasta, gnocchi, risotto, and pizza from the wood fired oven. My friends and I dined at..."
Sophia
"A long lazy Girls Night dinner at Fratelli with one of my Bestest Friends who lives out of town was just what the Doctor ordered!We decided..."
Wellington Chic
"This is the best Italian we have eaten at, great service and the Chianti was delicsiousVery welcoming and so easy to book on line.We had..."
Pete And Jenny Ellis
"Came here for a birthday dinner. Was impressed with the pizza oven! Atmosphere a little sterile. Risotto was stunning, and my partner's pizza was..."
Humbleluxury
"Had one of the best dinners I have ever experienced over the weekend at Fratelli Italian Restaurant in Blair Street. The taste & flavours of both..."
Phillippa Rudhall
"We did dinner here using a voucher with our 5 year old.Firstly excellent communication via email to make the booking. We were very promptly..."
Robert White
"Dined here a couple of years ago and enjoyed the experience, so decided to book for five visiting work colleagues last night. Everyone commented at..."
Gill Riding
"Stumbled across Fratelli this past Friday night, and could not be happier with our experience there. Food, service and ambience all contributed to an..."
Ceallaigh Rodway
"We have been waiting to try this restaurant in such a long time after hearing such positive feedback from friends we decided to try it last..."
Fam Webster
"My husband took me out for dinner to Fratelli the other night to celebrate our anniversary - and a night away from the children. He could not have..."
Georgie G
"For the last few years I have been a regular diner at Fratelli. I last dined there on Monday night and had the fish special which was delicious. No..."
Lesley Slieker
"I have been to Fratelli over five times now, and every time, without fail, am always impressed with the flawless service, great winelist, and..."
Tori Holden
"Wow, we went to Fratelli last night for the first time and can't speak highly enough about the food, service and atmosphere. Service was brilliant..."
Louise
"I decided to take the family out for dinner last Thursday so we went to fratelli on the advice of a friend. It was busy when we arrived but all the..."
Blair W
"Yum! We had a great family dinner at Fratelli last night for my little brother's Graduation. First time there for me and I can honestly say It..."
Maria Petagna
"Last night (Saturday 16 March 2013) we decided to find a new place to go for a pizza in Wellington having been to Pizza Napoli several times but..."
Linda Cohen
"My boyfriend and I dined here for the first time a couple of weeks ago and had the Fratelli Feast- we absolutely loved it! The margherita pizza was..."
Shaney Marinkovich
"My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the Fratelli feast we had last night. My risotto was beautifully prepared, and the tiramisu was the best Iā€™ve..."
Andrea Simpson
"We had the Fratelli Feast and a bottle of lovely Italian wine and really enjoyed our dinner! It had been a while since I'd had proper Italian food..."
Angie Van Rhijn
"Very impressed with the service and food! Dined at Fratellis last night with a table of 7 and the waitress was very professional and friendly. Loved..."
Siobhan
"Loved this place! Great atmosphere, friendly service and the food is to die for! I can highly recommend the Bistecca di FratelliWood fire..."
Susan
"Fratelli celebrates good food. I found the atmosphere somehow lacking, despite the streets outside buzzing with rugby fans. But the service was..."
Binkley
"We were really impressed with Fratelli. Arrived without a booking last Saturday night and the place was humming. Our group of four women..."
Frances Beuvink
"Delicious! True authentic Italian food, friendly staff, cool little restaurant and 2 great managers who always seem to be there but I'm too shy to..."
JVDP
"I had heard that Fratelli had a new chef, and that I wouldn't be disappointed.A great recommendation - a great Italian..."
Penny
"Such a fantastic place to go for dinner, I really can not rave Fratelli enough.The service was attentive without being intrusive, the food..."
Lucy
"Great food, nice surroundings - waitress struggled with who was where, and had ordered what; but a minor detraction really. Been here before and..."
Ian Stronach
"Food was very nice and very reasonably priced. Portions were just the right size for three courses. Excellent wait staff, very friendly and..."
Emma Dobson
"Food was great - portions not huge, but great food. Waitress not too sharp, but maitre de made up for..."
Jane
"Everything we had was absolutely..."
The Boys
"This place has got to be of the best places to go for Italian food. Downside you cannot book a table for less than 6 people. Great ambience and..."
Karan
"The gnocchi is to die for - best I have tasted outside Italy - superb as was the..."
Terri
"Fratelli is what Italian dining is all about: good food, great service, and an extensive wine list including a wide range of both Italian and New..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Good italian food can be a little hard to find in New Zealand. A lo of this comes down to the fact that italian food is simple yet elegant and..."
Patrick Pilcher
"My husband and I had dinner at Fratelli last night and had a lovely time. The food, ambience and service was wonderful. The owner sat us and had a..."
Griesel
"Friday night , busy, but they were happy to seat me as it was early.. service was awesome , I let the lovely person serving me, choose a pinot noir..."
Maisie Mao
"Had the 3 course menu for $55 on a Tuesday for my BD. Margherita pizza was delish. Main was risotto which was delicious as well. Dessert was..."
Maxime Vasuta
"Big fancy nice restaurant. Service was good and servers were friendly. Food price is pretty high, but delicious. Recommend this place for special..."
AnnA
"This is the best italian restaurant I've been in NZ. Food is just perfect, good service in a nice place. Strongly..."
Patricia Furlan
"Ferdi and the team made my birthday dinner very special. The service and food was amazing. Highly recommend this lovely restaurant and itā€™s great..."
Dina Demiri
"Yummy dinner here! Everything flawless. Highly recommend the Risotto and definitely go for the pancetta on the gnocchi. Great service, very informed..."
Jasmine Craig
"We happened to book at the last moment and we're lucky to get in. I had the pizza Bianco and my wife had the gnocchi Di patate. We don't normally do..."
David Johnson
"Outstanding Italian restaurant, omg the food is amazing , from their beautiful pizzas, to the mushroom venison risotto I had, it was honestly the..."
Murray Watt
"Excellent service and food and a great atmosphere. Well situated and good car parking available nearby. Dined twice in the week for dinner and..."
Michael Nimot
"What a great night we had yesterday at your restaurant! Certainly knowledgeable about Italian food and wine, your staff was both fun and kind to all..."
Francesco Amico
"It's amazing. We have been now 5 times. Every time, the service, food and atmosphere is amazing. Cannot fault it. Highly recommend the..."
Nicole Hawke
"Dined as a group of 4 on a Monday recently. Took advantage of the $55pp 3 course special. So much food, we were all full by the end. I at the marg..."
Sarah Quinlan
"Super cool! Came here on a date, and it was very lovely. Staff were wonderful and accommodating with our requests. Great atmosphere. Bloody awesome..."
Hugo Strang
"Outstanding service and food! Big group booking and they couldnā€™t have done more to help us. Set menu food was divine and plenty of it! Highly..."
Emma Coupe
"Simply delicious. We had the antipasto platter, a pizza, and dessert. We could not fault a thing. We went in with high hopes as we were looking for a..."
David Baird
"Visited for the first time tonight and we will definitely be back! Food was delicious! Service and atmosphere were on point! Thanks for an awesome..."
Laurie Kapelle
"Menu ticks all the boxes. The food was presented well and good flavors. Wine list includes both Italian and New Zealand wines. Reasonably priced..."
Jessica Hope
"Absolutely divine! The best Italian food I have ever eaten! The panna cotta desert was perfect! Our waitress was also very good and had great advice..."
Ethan Charlett
Nicolini's
85/100 (1428 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Calamari Alla Romana
Ice Cream
TiramisĆŗ
Gelato
Cheesecake
Bruschetta
Profiterole
Lamb
Prawns
Spaghetti Mussels
Bruschette
Pescatora
Pesto
Chicken Penne
Pork
Tiramisu
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Antipasti
Torte
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese
Cheesecakes
Calamari
Garlic bread
Bolognese
Risotto
Double Chocolate Torte
Lasagne
Mussels
Spaghetti Al Ragu Bolognese Pasta
Lasagne Bolognese
Carbonara
Profiteroles
Chicken My Way
Veal Marsala
Tortellini
Calamares
Chicken and Blue Cheese Ravioli
Garlic Mussels
Tortelloni
Salmon
Lamb Shank
Tortellini Amatriciana
Cannelloni
Cheese Cake
Sit down
European
Italian
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Live Music
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Absolutely phenomenal service and the quality and authenticity of the food is truly a joy. It may be slightly expensive, but if you have worked hard..."
Aritra Mandal
"Very friendly staff, great ambience and food. Will definitely be coming back..."
Arjeezy
"Been here 4 times now & never been disappointed. Love love love the ambience, the food is super DELICIOUS and the service is great. Large servings..."
Shana Wahab
"We had the ravioli and the lasagne and the two dishes would really have to compete for the best pasta ever. Great atmosphere. We had Amy serving us..."
Jay Dorset
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Wellington, and my personal favourite. The food is phenomenal, all the staff are lovely, and the atmosphere is..."
Caitlin Sinclair
"Nice warm resturant with efficient service. Friendly staff and very decent portion size. Orderd garlic bread for starters and must say it was one of..."
Tarun Parmar
"Great service and consistently good food šŸ˜‹ Penne chicken is my fav and the deserts are huge. Never left unhappy and will definitely be back!..."
Lynda Molly Grimmer
"Nicolini's is delicious without a doubt. I had the ribeye steak and my daughter had the ham tortellini. Both meals tasted divine. On the less..."
Dayna Atkinson
"Defiantly our favourite Italian Restaurant. You must book to get in here and you can see why. With another dining area out the back for a more..."
Bruce Mackintosh
"Excellent food and brilliant service. I had the spinach ricotta cannelloni and my partner had the blue cheese ravioli. Both were perfect, both really..."
Jelena Stojkov
"Wandered around on a Saturday with fiance, stumbled across Nicolinis. Luckily they were able to fit us in, as it looked quite busy. Service was fast..."
Megha Dogra
"Honestly, I really love this place! The food (especially the pasta) is always amazing, service is good and I just love the ambience and feel of the..."
M
" Best garlic bread in Wellington - so delicious!!!! An old fave with my friend group - we'll never stop coming here. Try the ravioli in particular,..."
Pippa.keel
"We were warmly welcomed when we arrived. The service was very efficient and we got the Gallic bread within 5 mins. The mains were very nice too -..."
Christian
"Went here for Valentine's the food and service was exceptional. I did struggle with my blue cheese pasta dish as it was very rich but it was very..."
Kayleigh
"We used to frequently come here, have been many times and I have very fond memories of this place. Great service, great food, great price point. It..."
The Food Snob
"Pollo pasta and vegetarian ravioli + bruschetta to start with. Everything about these meals was amazing. The flavours were rich but subtle, the pasta..."
Stacy Heyman
"Lovely service and great dining experience. The margarita cocktail is really nice and not too bitter. Had the garlic bread which was divine!! For..."
Amorita Maharaj
"A great find, thanks to a recommendation. We asked for a table "out the back" which was lovely, warm and intimate, and oh so like any homely osteria..."
Ruth Mills
"Mamma mia! This is one of Wellington's best Italian restaurants. Pasta and garlic bread is amazing!! Great location and friendly staff! Will..."
Susan Roxanne
"First time in Wellington. Asked randomly for the best Italian food, everybody agreed and said Nicolini's. Totally nailed it. I had the tortellini and..."
Raquel Bermudez
"Came here not too long ago- was in wellington and had no idea where to eat. Was pouring with rain and just went into the first restaurant I saw...."
Sarah Hillier
"Stunning. Full marks for service, food and atmosphere. This family owned business knows how to treat their customers. Our group of 15 were..."
Lianne Jeffery
"Had dinner tonight after a show. My friend ordered chicken penne and I ordered Spaghetti Mussels. As always, presentation was excellent, food was..."
Sau
"Love this restaurant, Ā waitresses and manager provide amazing service. Ā The meals are a great size, and the ingredients are fresh. Ā Best thing..."
Kaaryn Denholm
"Love this place! Can order anything and it's amazing!!! Not so child friendly but for adults it's spot on. Can always fit us in and the owner is..."
Katie
"This is our favourite Italian restaurant in wellington. Good solid portions with quality ingredients, and an amazing atmosphere, especially in the..."
Michael Liang
"Went here for Dinner with my Wife. We went here for our first date 7 years ago, it was good then and even better now.Had the Garlic bread to..."
Shane Girven
"Every single time I come to Nicholinis I eat the blue cheese ravioli - I've tried everything on the menu thanks to other guests I've dined with. It's..."
Joshsuxxxx
"Love this place! Every meal is fantastic and the staff are always helpful and friendly. Not just the best Italian in Wellington but, in my opinion,..."
Erin Moffatt
"Cannot say that I am an expert when it comes to Italian fare but I think the food here tastes quite good. The price a bit towards the higher..."
Kishore Mitra
"With such a popular place I thought there was no way I could get a booking for 10 at 6.30 arranged with only 2 hours notice. No problem. On one of..."
Graham
"Great food. Italian family owned and chefs from the hearth of Italy. Very selection of Italian wines. I strongly recommend the place. Everything we..."
A.M.
"My boyfriend took me here on our first date, and then we went again on our 1 year anniversary. Both times we were lucky enough to get to sit out the..."
Leanne Smith
"Best Italian restaurant to date for me. Excellent food and service. A family restaurant that makes you feel at home. Penne Chicken and Salmon Risotto..."
Jordan Samuela
"As always Nicolinis lived up to expectation. I would advise any creamy pasta lover to order the ravioli. It has to be one of my favourite meals in..."
Georgina Garrett
"Boys Boys Boys, you never cease to impress me. The family run restaurant of Wellington. Every time I venture here I am made fuss of which is amazing...."
James Scott
"My absolute favourite restaurant!! Could easily eat here every night! Was recommended to us by a friend and have since raved about the place to..."
Courtney
"We turned up on a busy night without a booking, the lovely girl we spoke to squeezed us in so long as we were finished before the next booking, not a..."
Claire Alannah Buchanan
"Fantastic night out, the food was superb the staff great and atmosphere amazing. Our table loved it. The best Italian in NZ. Gutsy meals to die..."
Sue
"BeautifuI dinner, friendly and attentive staff. Will definately recommend to friends and..."
Mariana Andrews
"My hubby and I love this place, we think it is the best Italian in Wellington!!The food and service is always excellent. The special's..."
Sarcha
"We went to Nicolini's last week. It was awesome! The food was good, the service was outstanding. We had a really lovely time. Definitely go..."
Hannah Lander
"We (a table of 4) went to Nicolini's on Saturday night - it was a cold & wet night out but a warm and welcoming evening indoors. Dis-agree with..."
Michael Corcoran
"Contrary to reviews, we really enjoyed the service. Cosy and atmospheric on a cold Wellington night. Really delicious specials of the day (we've..."
Nicole
"We came into Nicolini's to escape the cold of night. It looked full at first, but when asking if a table was available we were shown into the back..."
Sarah
"Had a wonderful meal with great service. Waited at the bar for a table because they were busy and got an apology for the wait which was only a few..."
Geoff G
"Service is usually pretty average but the food more than makes up for it. the crumbed mushrooms are..."
Natasha
"The food was delicious, the service was excellent and very friendly. I recommend the garlic mushrooms and profiteroles!!! We will definitely be going..."
Aimee
"love love love Nicolini's!I went here on Friday night and ordered one of the specials, and it was fantastic!!Every time I come here the..."
Sarcha Keith
"Nicolini's is just great. The food is amazing, and it is amazingly priced. Very warm atmosphere with polite, friendly and efficient staff. Would..."
Alex
"My partner and I recently dined here. Warm atmosphere, friendly, lots of laughter and chatter - the place was packed which added to the cosy..."
Natasha Gedge
"Amazing Italian food. Love the menu too- very Italian. The staff rush you a bit but are really nice and informative. You may not get the best table,..."
Mattie
"For an introduction to this quaint authentic Italian cafe and bar, walk past and smell the aroma. As a first time customer recommended by a student..."
Lana Fomin
"Such good pasta, very cute set up!!So romantic!!Food is the best Italian dish I have had in Wellington, service is very fast.If you..."
Sarcha
"After reading pretty much all negative reviews on here I went in to Nicolini's thinking something bad would happen, after we had our dinner I was..."
Elaine Young
"the food is fantastic, but the venue is a let..."
Sian
"I love NicolinisIts what you expect when you go to a reasonably priced resturant which is crammed full every night. The Food is..."
Mark Adam Cohen
"We attended on a Sunday night and found the service to be excellent despite the fact the restaurant was particularly busy.The quality of..."
Nick Whiteford
"i m marco from italy and i ve been living one year in wellington.i worked at nicolini s for 5 months and let me tell,that s the best italian food i..."
Brambilla Marco
"Best place for a date or dinner with family. I give very few places a 5/5 but some are just worth it I think. We ordered veg ravioli, a risotto,..."
Sonder Woman
"We had an amazing Birthday dinner at Nicoliniā€™s last night. Food was delicious and amazing service. I wanted to say Thank you for Olivia for her..."
Shehara Dilshani
"Love the cheesy garlic bread and the shrimp fettuccine was yummy šŸ˜‹ The tortellini wasn't as good as I thought it would be. šŸ˜ Would love to see..."
Carolena Swaneveld
"We got dinner here for my boyfriend's birthday and it was great!!! Food was nice and ahtomosphere was awesome too! I got Fettucine Shrimps and it..."
AnnA
"Oh what a great evening we had at Nicolini's on the weekend, the food was great and very authentic, a real buzz and vibe in this restaurant . We'll..."
Owen Bellhouse
"Best customer service that I've experienced in NZ in 10 years. Waters were filled without asking. Piano player/singer was great. The food was..."
Alicia Osland
"Mixed reviews about our dining experience, mostly good though. I was the only one out of us that had an entree, the calamari. Very nice and I would..."
Pamela Ngan
"One of the best Italian restaurants Iā€™ve ever been to. The food was fantastic, the staff were lovely and the restaurant itself had character and..."
Morgan Marshall
"Great atmosphere. Mains and desserts were amazing. Garlic bread was saturated in butter sadly and half way through our starters the main came out..."
Sue Geale
"Absolutely phenomenal family run proper Italian restaurant! High quality food with staff who genuinely care about your dining experience...."
Alice Harrsion
"The food is outstanding. Fresh. Delicious. The stuff are all very helpful and polite. The pasta is always cook to perfection, the tomatoes sauce is..."
Andrea Merlo
"If I could rate this restaurant higher than 5, i would. The presentation is beautiful, taste is amazing. Would definitely come back to try the..."
Claudia Vaya
"Really liked the ambience here - a nice touch with the real candles. Had two of the specials the Lamb Capeletti and the Venison Rigatone - both were..."
Michael Davidson
"Well hello Nicolini whanau. What an absolute delight to stumble across your restaurant šŸ˜Š From the time we arrived-was a bit iffy getting in..."
Oostys (Nunu)
"Down in Wellington and lucky enough to re-visit Nicoliniā€™s on their first day in the new venue. Same great food. Amazing new venue. Incredible..."
Andrew Nicol
"Surprisingly Wellington has so many great Italian places. We have a few regular restaurants around the city where we go to but this place was..."
Rex S
"Huge thanks for an amazing experience last night! Big shout out to Emma, sales chicky of the year, and to moustache bro too for being a good sport!..."
James Bruniges
Pravda
85/100 (5290 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
European
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
European
Grill
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Smashed Avocado with Added Eggs
Bruschette
Risotto
Squid
Smoked Beef Ravioli and Beetroot
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Burger
Pork
Scones
Fried chicken
Beef
Brownie
Cocktail
Granola
Toasts
Beer
Cheese Scone
Market Fish
Tiramisu
Bread
Cesar Salad
Pasta
Calamari
Salad
Bruschetta
Crab
Woap Burger
Duck
Taupo Beef Eye Fillet Steak with Truffle
Oyster
Wagyu
Oysters & Tempura Oysters
Lamb
Calamari
Lamb Rump
Sit down
Grill
New Zealand
Steakhouse
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place was so delicious. The staff were friendly, informative and very attentive. We ordered the antipasto platter, oysters, bruchetta as..."
Hannah-Bradee Phillips
"Delighted to showcase Wellington to a visitor from Melbourne over a long, leisurely lunch. Booking was easy, great ambience, fantastic food with..."
Hariata Hema
"Top notch food and service! We loved the oysters, beef tartare and steaks were cooked to perfection. We didnā€™t have room for sweet treats but we..."
Cherry Huang
"We had breakfast and ordered the Pravda Big Breakfast and the Lemon and Basil Smashed Avocado, sundried tomatoes, Zany Zeus feta, pistachios. Food..."
Patrick Zuluaga
"We came first time here, using first table website. First man who bring us to sit table, he was so gently and nice but who did service to us was a..."
Maho
"Outstanding food in a beautiful setting. Would not hesitate to return to try some more of the menu. The service was efficient and pleasant but I..."
Michael Errey
"Unbelievably yummy. Generous portions. Great..."
Marissa Carter
"Enjoy the cheese scones, salad and steak here! We came to try its famous cheese scones and it didnā€™t disappoint. The steak is also cooked to our..."
indah nuria Savitri
"Delicious dinner, beautiful interior with a romantic feeling. Perfect for date night or dinner with friends. Service was great, supised how large the..."
Jessica-Mae
"Very nice and fast service. Food was..."
Ralf Schulz
"Really enjoyed the express lunch and Wellington on a Plate cocktail. We also went on Valentine's Day, completely unplanned and got a window seat near..."
Tiara L
"Very enjoyable business dinner. Great Gin selection. Steak was cooked perfectly and all the side dishes complemented the..."
Evan Rayner
"The food is excellant. Drink choices are..."
Kevin Milstein
"Lovely ambiance, great hospitality (thank you Dex!) and incredible food. Our night out exceeded our expectations! Lovely fresh & tempura oysters,..."
Janneke
"Elegant and opulent cafe/restaurant/bar. We only popped in for a coffee but thoroughly enjoyed the coffee (they use local beans from Mount Victoria)..."
Trentyz
"Had an awesome experience. Loved the atmosphere. It was a very unique and enjoyable experience and I highly recommend coming here. The food and..."
Wesley Brinkman
Cosa Nostra Italian Trattoria
83/100 (545 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Mozzarella and Tomato Pizza
Ravioli Alla Calabrese
Cannelloni Con Funghi
Tiramisu
Affogato with Grappa
Lamb
Lava Cake
Pesto
Fish of the Day
Fish
Quatro Formaggi
Pasta
Chips
Spaghetti alla carbonara
Ortolana
Salad
Rigatoni
Poached Pear
Duck
Fries
Ice Cream Selection
Calamari
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Risotto
TiramisĆŗ
Calamares
Margherita Pizza
Salmon
Bruschetta
Lamb
Sit down
European
Italian
Pizza
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Drinks
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.Iā€™m vegan and was advised to go wheat free last week (Iā€™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 Ā 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, entrƩes, 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
Lola Stays
80/100 (877 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Toasts
Avocado Halloumi
Sydney Potatoes
Fish
Wilted Greens Crushed Almonds Poached Egg
Brownie
Eggs Montreal with Extra Rosti
Seeded Granola with Coconut Yogurt & Fresh Fruit
Flat White
Green Tofu
Poke Bowl
Woap 2021 Burger
Mocha
Battered Fish and Chips with Salad
Toasted
Salad
Chicken Poppers
French Toast
Tapas
Tacos
Bruschetta
Eggs Montreal
CafƩ
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Lola Stays is my favorite cafe in Wellington. The asian fusion sharing concept is really nice and the ambiance is unbeatable. 10/10 would..."
Moira Widjaja
"Lola Stays is a neighbourhood cafe in popular Oriental Bay. Light and airy decor makes for a summery atmosphere that attracts a diverse range of..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Same coffee blend as Havana Lounge so needless to say the flavors were all there. This cafe is close to the harbour so you can sit & look at the..."
DianaW
"Lovely spot right that is very close to the water (much needed on a hot day in Wellington.) The staff were really lovely and I cannot complain! I..."
Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt
"You guys are amazing! The best service and well trained staff. The food is great and lovely location for Sunday brunch. Would recommend to anyone...."
Julia Lai
"Been here many times for breakfast and coffee dates. The staff provide great service and they are very friendly. I tried their chocolate..."
Sheryl
"Took my mum and sister here for mothers day dinner..AMAZING!! My mum had the lamb chops and my sister and I shared the chicken tacos,Caesar..."
Hayley Osborne
"Had a lovely breakfast on a Sunday morning with my two kids. Coffee was great and food was tasty. Nice atmosphere might even see an All Black or two..."
Ben
"Such a beautiful and lively cafe located in the heart of Oriental Parade. Staff are incredibly attentive, friendly and kept all the tables very..."
Ashlee Nicholson
"Staffs are very welcoming and accommodating. We ordered the following below, and how we rate it: Lolaā€™s Big Breakfast - 5 of 5 Belgian Waffles - 5..."
KEL
"If I was to play a game of Never Have I Ever I would start it with ā€¦ Never have I ever had such lovely service and such good food in a cafe until I..."
Caroline Cameron
"Lovely and pleasant and kind people. Staff is wonderful and music is great without being too loud. Great stop in, even at peak Sunday lunch..."
Tristana Leist
"Was randomly walking and decided to have some coffee, nice place, cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Thanks for sugarattack guysšŸ¤— exactly what I..."
Ekaterina Karp
"Really enjoyed my avocado on grain toast with mushrooms at Lola Stays today! Good food, great value, and friendly, welcoming hospitality. Canā€™t..."
Bridget Rawson
"Perfect stop for a quick lunch. Good value, very nice open lamb burger and Avocado/mushrooms on toast. Only recently reopened, the new ownership..."
David Rawson
"Friendly staff who recognised me from a visit I made the previous day. Impressed! Food was top notch. Loved the vibe within the cafe & loved how dogs..."
Di Chesmar
"A lovely busy Cafe with friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere šŸ˜Œ to catch up with friends or..."
Denise Lee-Lo
"My favorite cafe in Wellington! Great food and friendly staff. The best waffle in the..."
Yushan miao
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