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Rita
94/100 (372 ratings)
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Tempura Battered
Hot Pita Bread with Goats Cheese Anise Pile with Walnuts
Albacore Tuna
Salad
Cured Salmon Grapefruit and Chilli
Kingfish
Duck
Radish with Anchovie Butter
French Pinot Gris
Pan Fried Snapper with White Beans
Chagrined Asparagus with Tahini and Sesame
Duck Dumpling Broth
Ice Cream
Lamb
Confit Duck Leg
Fish
Stuffed peppers
Duck Ravioli
Asparagus Tempura
Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushrooms
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Duck Breast Celeriac and Shallots
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"My partner and I went to Rita for our birthdays and had one of the best meals of our lives! Their menu changes every day and they offer additional..."
Emily Fitzgerald
"This cute and intimate little spot presents a creative prix fixe menu of three courses for $95NZ, decided each night by the chefs (with..."
Reid Detchon
"We had the absolute pleasure of dining here on Saturday evening. It's getting hard to find a menu where both food and wine are equal in terms of..."
Leonie Pele
"Ashamedly, this is nearly a year late for a review but to date this is my partnerā€™s favourite meal and experience we have had. From Kahlivia, our..."
Mārie Searancke
"Excellent fine dining. Recommended highly. Rita has a two-sitting three course set menu format (plus amuse bouche which was also delicious). We..."
Hamish Pringle
"Love Rita! Went there again last night for birthday celebration. Lovely people, fabulous food. Asparagus tempura, thin sliced rare beef, duck parfait..."
Phil Berry
"Cosy and quiet small restaurant. Not too crowded, not too loud, a perfect place to enjoy an intimate dinner with favourite people. They offer a set..."
Thomy Shimokawa
"The food and service are both perfect. I especially love how balanced the flavor of the food were. We had such a great night there and I would..."
Xinxin W
"This place genuinely had the best staff that I've ever encountered. Extraordinary. The food was really interesting, fabulous and well presented. The..."
Tim Cook
"Gorgeous food carefully crafted to bring joy to the tastebuds from start to finish. We loved our evening with the talented team and haven't stopped..."
Alison
"Have been meaning to book here for a while now, finally got around to doing it. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the friendly staff. We were the..."
Steve Montgomery
"Had a lovely meal for my partners birthday. We felt the food was good but not quite as great as we were expecting from the reviews. Service was..."
Kate
"A small cosy resturant with magnificent food. Its a set menu with the freshest ingredients. The staff where friendly and helpful. Florence suggested..."
Peter Windmill
"Delicious food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. Rita is a great special occasion restaurant. A tiny restaurant so make sure you book well in..."
kerry charles
"By far the most delicious, delightful and decadent dinner we have had in Wellington. Service team was top notch too. Canā€™t wait to go..."
ANNETTE STOTT
"Rita is a gorgeous gem of a restaurant, and Wellington is so lucky to have it. Everything here is so delightful, from the mood lighting to the..."
Alexandra Hawkhead
"Best restaurant I have been to in Wellington. Fantastic food, wine and service. We went for a special celebration and was well worth..."
Matt G
"Delicious fresh food emphasizing local ingredients. Small restaurant with attentive staff. Set price for 3 courses with optional extras..."
Simon Williams
Nicolini's
85/100 (1428 ratings)
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Pesto
TiramisĆŗ
Double Chocolate Torte
Pork
Bruschetta
Tiramisu
Spaghetti Al Ragu Bolognese Pasta
Antipasti
Profiterole
Chicken My Way
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Mussels
Torte
Chicken and Blue Cheese Ravioli
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Garlic bread
Pescatora
Cheesecakes
Calamari
Chicken Penne
Bolognese
Risotto
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Lasagne
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Carbonara
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Tortellini
Calamares
Tortelloni
Salmon
Cannelloni
Lasagne Bolognese
Ice Cream
Veal Marsala
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Gelato
Garlic Mussels
Lamb Shank
Tortellini Amatriciana
Prawns
Cheese Cake
Lamb
Calamari Alla Romana
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Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
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"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..."
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" 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
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