The best Restaurants in Wellington ranking of January 2025

1085 restaurant menus in Wellington, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Library
The Library
88/100 (2489 ratings)
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The Secret Life of Bees Cocktail
Duck Fat Sazerac
A Good Old Fashioned Apple Pie
Hippy Hippy Shake
Apple Pie Daiquiri
Mulled Red Wine Getting Caught in the Rain and Samantha Jones
Cocktails
Willy Wonka Chocolate Burger
hot chocolate
Chilli Feta Scone
pavlova
Espresso Martini
Basque Cheesecake
Warm Chocolate Fondant
Bruschetta
Dessert Burger
Passionfruit Créme Brûlée
Churro with Chocolate Sauce
"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 don’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
Mcdonalds
Mcdonalds
70/100 (3068 ratings)
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Pancakes
Frozen Coca Cola
Cookie Time Mcflurry with Added Choclate Sauce
Big Cheeseburger and Chips
Big Mac and Fries and Coke
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"Service has gotten better since they got the machines where you can place your order.Machine doesn't give you attitude and always gets your..."
Thomas Cooley
"The staff at this store are always great to deal with. The gentleman that cleans the store works constantly to clean all surfaces several..."
Athina
"bro this place is amazing they be selling all the goods and +10 points cuz they're 24 hours..."
Jade Rae
"McDonald's Manners Street is my convenient spot for a quick and satisfying meal. The food is always consistent, and the staff is friendlier than most..."
Christian Tuhakaraina
"it's maccas. it's classic. what else do you want me to say? gonna get my word count up though so i can get them contributor points. McDonald's,..."
Peony Yang
"I went in today and the shop was super clean and the food was great. The chips were crispy and..."
Bye Skye
"Great Customer service, friendly staff helped sort out redeeming points when mine..."
PaleAleXFormula
"Max Juriss hard carries this nightmare of an establishment. Max Juriss should be buffed and should become the manager. That what he told me at least...."
Saihaqimuge
"My serious Angus burger was dry cold and disgusting 😒.The worse burger I have ever had ever. My big mac wasn't much better. It was a waste of..."
Richard Thompson
"Being a man at McDonalds in 2023 encompasses a broad spectrum of experiences and expectations, reflecting the evolving understanding of gender roles..."
Tarnjeet Banwait
"Yummy food but lots of lettuce then most McDonald's put. No place to charge..."
Jamie Whiteside
Midnight Espresso Bar
Midnight Espresso Bar
79/100 (2407 ratings)
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"Very cheap coffee , only $3.5 for latte , flat white , cappuccino. Good..."
Tian Sweetly
"I LOVE how there are soo many vegan/veggie options! The space is eclectic and the food is diverse and pretty decent portion wise. I wish it was a..."
Ronia Ibrahim
"I ordered a massif cheese scone which was good value for money. That along with the passionfruit smoothie was a great brunch, and the place is..."
Helga Wilson
"This is favourite breakfast place in Cuba street. I love the environment and quite like those setup. There are old game tables where you can play as..."
Diksha Gaur
"Very friendly staff and the ambiance is very welcoming.They have a good range of food available and my daughter loves this place as there is a..."
Tim 51
"One of the best places up Cuba to usually hide from the high winds or rain. Incredibly friendly staff, great coffee and open late. Win, win,..."
Cody Dunstan-Brown
"Great staff, welcoming and know what they are doing. Super affordable coffee just 3.50! Cakes and slices are great too. Lunch or snack spot. Open..."
Ryan
"Situated on Cuba Street and has a hipster vibe. The coffee is silky, strong and a perfect temperature. I also tried the hot blackcurrent and this..."
Lisa Yang
"Gluten free french toast was absolutely delicious 💞 Friendly staff, cool vibe, and great fried spuds too 😍 Very nice to see good gluten free..."
Celiac Teen
"Awesome place, love how it actually provides a menu online unlike other places, yummy yum in my..."
Hector Ramirez-Martinez
"We LOVE the potatoes with vegan aioli- we want the recipe for the aioli! However, the waitstaff has been rude and impatient with me. They are open..."
Emma Shine
"Good coffee and pretty quick service. Planned to get some treats and coffee, ended up by coffee only, since the sweets were looking dry and..."
Veronica Dharma
"Really good vegetarian/vegan options- sweet and savoury! Quite long waits to be served due to popularity but worth it. Not as busy at midnight..."
Anna Tremayne
"Went here based on reviews and as they have vegan/vegetarian options. Went on a Monday around 6pm. Pretty dead, which suited me as I was..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Had breakfast here today. The place is doped it reminds me the cafes in Melbourne really cool and hippy vibe here. I have a GF slice of chocolate..."
Mark A.
"My absolute favourite cafe in Wellington. This place has the best hot chocolate ever! The atmosphere is cool, with a big window at the front where..."
Paris Jenkins
"My friend and I always love coming to this place. We used to come every Thursday or Sunday before our dance class and never really have any..."
LoverofFood
"As newbies in Wellington, a bunch of hungry vegan/vegetarian/gluten free friends were hunting for a place to go to for dinner and I'm so happy we..."
Christine Yeh
"Got stepped out by some random delinquent drunkard who kicked over the chair I was sitting in and confronted my friend who - mind you - shouldn't..."
Kauri Tearaura
"A very funky cafe with lots of food options! (caters WELL for veges/vegans) Quite small and busy, but service is always fast. Apart from having good..."
Samantha Addison-Saipe
"Came here as a group of 5 for brunch. Finding a seat can be tricky even just for 2 people as this place is very popular, but the table turnover seems..."
Matt Knott
"Came here for breakfast over the weekend! The cafe was super busy and they were possibly short staffed but regardless, the staff were on top of..."
Jess Abraham
"We always visit this place when we're in Wellington! A wonderful place for an early morning, daytime, late night, anytime visit.They serve..."
Charmaine
"This cafe has such a cool vibe. Amazing coming in for a 2am salmon and cream cheese bagel 😍 they were so yummy my partner came back for another..."
Caitlin Noonan
"Can't go wrong with the vegan nachos!!!! Always a hit, reasonable price and soooo much food! Incredibly impressed, ups to you midnight! Will def be..."
Kelsi Butler
"My favorite place in town to grab a quick coffee, and at a super reasonable price! The Mochas are great (complete with marshmallows and cream), and..."
Alexia Swain
"Love, love, love! Everything I have eaten here has been amazing. The vibe is great, staff are super friendly, attentive and efficient. It also..."
Kirsty
"Excellent punchy coffee, prompt  friendly service. A jewel on Cuba St. I like the fit out and the vibe of this place. Though I don't head here much..."
The Food Snob
"Great tasting cabinet food and a perfectly made long black. There have been many a night when my coffee craving just needed to be satiated. I am just..."
Johann Go
"I've said it before and I'll say it again. People with tatts make better coffee. Long black was bang on. Want to try the nachos they look good!..."
Crumpet King
"Really interesting cabinet food and served food and at a very good price. I use to come here for late night cakes which were really good. This time I..."
Annie Bananie
"Really nice place to catch up with friends! It does not actually carry the same vibe as other inner city cafes.It's cozy and inviting.Really good..."
Vera Yiu
"Great coffee!!! Was the best we had during our time in Wellington & we are out the whole four days so tried a variety of cafes &..."
Hungry Pup
"The food was amazing and at a really good price. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options so anyone can dine here. The environment was great and the staff..."
Rachel Luo
"This is my favourite cafe to go to in the CBD. Great selection of counter food including many vegan options! The vegan chocolate cake is 100% worth..."
EsmeEats
"Great vegan/vegetarian cafe with friendly service. Really delicious food especially nachos. The only thing is that often the water jugs are empty...."
Ben Sherwood
"I have one of their keep cups which is a cylindrical plastic tribute to Fidel Castro with a lid but hey hipsters United? Just kidding this place is..."
Mana
"One of our best finds in Wellington!This place really embodies what Wellington is all about - the arts, the hippy vibe, and the coffee..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"This is my favorite coffee shop in Welligton! Always great coffee and a rotating bevy of sweets if you're in the mood to treat yourself. Great..."
Stephanie Danger Bonde
"Great vegetarian and vegan selection of foods. I have mainly tried over the counter items other than the tofu pasta(which wasn't to my..."
Vernita Green
"Excellent. Ambience is superb, lovely artwork on the walls. Cheap and great selection of drinks. Best nachos in town.. keep doing what you're..."
Béat Tune
"Hot summer day, asked for an ice coffee, served with ice cream and marshmallow, no cream, tasty cooling drink! Could have easily downed more. Before..."
VDMT
"Wow this place is awesome! amazing food that tastes great and is also vegan / gluten free. Fast service too. Couldn't be happier with our 2 recent..."
Stevie Cozens
"Yum- food, hot chocolate and latte were great. We will return. Quite reasonably priced. We had the cheese scone and the avocado Brie croissant...."
Ian De Terte
"The coffee here is always really good and very reasonably priced. There is a wide range of food with lots of options for both vegans and..."
Jenjaroo
"Came here for dessert; I love that it is open late at night. Cakes were good with a wide range available for those with food intolerances. Loved the..."
Lyle
"Quite a magical place, I've ventured here sporadically for over a decade.The quality and consistency seems to be intact with most..."
MSY123
"Pretty decent food here, the nachos are incredible. It's really convenient for a late night feed after drinking considering it's like the only place..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Another one of these iconic Wellington cafés that is a great place for a coffee or meal. It's a bit dark inside but that's part of the..."
Lubbly Jubbly
"I Came here most days the last four years that I have spent in Wellington. Great value, great food, and at great prices. Love this place and..."
Bryce Felton
"This place has been a staple for me for about 5 years. High quality food and coffee at reasonable prices (long black = $2.50) Plenty of great..."
Vegetable Man
"Midnight espresso is the quintessential Wellington coffee shop. I've been here many a time and will continue to return! Their cakes and..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Love midnight espresso!! So far I have only tried the sweet cakes and tarts but would love to try a meal from the menu one day. Tonight I got the..."
India Shores
"Midnight espresso is the goods. Fits into the buzz of Cuba street perfectly, and it's so different to any other café i've ever been to. Firstly,..."
Tanya Kerr
"Midnight Espresso is the shining jewel in the crown that is Wellington's glorious café culture. The staff are friendly, efficient and awesome. The..."
Luke Alexander
"I always go here when I'm in Wellington. It's a great little place. The food and drink is always good. I can't give it a 5.0 because sometimes you..."
Lisa Pearson
"It is your average Tuesday afternoon and maybe you’re a little parched and feel like eating food despite not being hungry (story of my life, bored..."
Hana
"The chicken salad said "tossed garden salad with smoked chicken" so I expected it to be a basic salad but I was super stoked when they bought it out..."
Katie Hansen
"Perfect little boutique coffee shop and food spot to grab a brunch, happy staff and fast service keeps you happy, the coffee is divine and the food..."
Sam Hodgson
"Midnight Espresso is probably the best coffee in Wellington. Which means, really, that it's the best coffee in New Zealand. Good cakes and milkshakes..."
Lawrence Mikkelsen
"I miss this place. I want to visit Wellington again, solely for this beautiful cafe that stole my heart. Desserts + tea at a late hour in the night..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Good vibes, and good prices and good food. Great juices ! Especially for morning healthy boost, only cafe open at 7am when I arrived that looked busy..."
Assalazarian
"Such a special little place! Lots of breakfast options for my Omni husband as well as delicious vegan options for me!! The biggest bonus was all the..."
Leoma Visser
"Always good coffee, hot chocolate and friendly staff, actually, the small bowl of nachos is massive , only for $11!. Sometimes good music, sometimes..."
Chris Vera
"I still dream about their chocolate cake with yoghurt. So delicious. Coffee is great also (and we have high standards in Wellington). ..."
Natasha Short
"I can die happy after eating a slice/giant hunk of blondie cake from here. I can't get over how moist and good this cake is. Peaches and chocolate..."
Mallory
"Great brunch spot. Very hipster vibe with the old school furniture and interior decor. Veggie hash stack is a must try dish and true value for $$...."
P L
"An unique cafe with an arty gothic vibe. I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast. The black bean patty was nicely seasoned and paired really well with the..."
Lex Antony Huang
"The ambience is just inviting you to sit down and enjoy your midnight with a good coffee and a slice of pie or whatever you are longing for. It is..."
Anton Mies (Smirnov)
"Midnight Espresso is one of my favourite cafes in Wellington. Located on Cuba St and open until late, this funky cafe has a variety of delicious food..."
Dani Pohlod
"Best counter food in the city!. Delicious vegetarian and vegan counter food in a fun alternative setting. Great people..."
Jznz
"Fun, funky spot with loads of options to choose from. They have a full case of baking with a ton of vegan options. The choices change often enough to..."
Crissy
"I went to the Midnight when it first opened. ... still going to this day. Hasn't changed much, no need to.Great for us vegan eaters. Staff have been..."
Ross Edney
"I love Midnight I used to come here as a vegan and now still come to eat EVERYTHING on the menu. Affordable and always something new and tasty in the..."
BKL
"So nice to see an original menu. Really impressed with the great range of food. Delicious coffee. Very reasonable prices. Friendly and helpful staff...."
Melody Shinnick
"Favourite Cafe in Wellington at the moment. Always give me good vibes as soon as I get in. Paulie and Adam always good for a yarn while making coffee..."
Rory A. Wagner
"Midnight is an absolute institution here in Wellington and for good reason - the food caters to a variety of palettes and the counter offerings are..."
Rhiannon At Large
"I kinda thought Wellington was aboring city when I arrived here.. until we want down walking through the city's busy lanes in the night. Especially..."
EatPrayLoveFood
"This is a fantastic place to get delicious vegan food.The coffee is great, and the staff are friendly, love..."
Jo
"By far my favourite coffee shop in the city. Great thing is it's close to the university Campus too! I always come here for my fix of Mocha + whipped..."
Hubbabubba
"I've found the food has always been great and they have an especially good catering for Vegan eaters comparative to other diners in Wellington. Music..."
Cee Jay
"Stopped by to catch up with a mate. Food was all very nicely displayed and tasted great. Didn't actually order any drinks but my friend mentioned..."
Jonathan Dysart
"We are vegan and we loved the food! The staff were amazing and the premises has a cool and laid back vibe - big love <3 :)..."
Siann Yeats
"Midnight Espresso is my default go-to whenever I'm in the mood for a late-night cup of coffee. The drinks are always delicious, and the staff are..."
Cruz Johnson
"Always get my coffee fix here and the caramel slice is devine..."
Vincent G
"This place has become my local, I turn up in the later hours of the night at least once a week even though it's about twenty minutes' walk from my..."
Cassandra Tse
"Awesome place for vegan, vegetarian food! Of course there are meat varieties available for the rest too..Funky paintings, sporting..."
Vids
"Fantastic selection of food and a great vibe. As a vegan there is a wide range to choose from! The vegan chocolate cake and the veg. nachos are..."
Georgina
"I love this place, it has a groovy vibe. Great for a quick bite. Lots of simple snacky food. It can get too..."
M
"Lots of fantastic tasty options for Vegetarians and Omnivores alike, one of the few places that serve great vegan food that isn't limited to limp..."
Pineapple
"Easily my fave cafe in Wellington! Such a cool atmosphere matched by unique and delicious fresh food. As a vegetarian there's so many options, and so..."
OrangeHorse
"I love this funky place. It has lots of style and class. They serve Havana coffee and it is never weak here. It is mostly a vege and vegan cafe, but..."
Enchante Chang
"A Wgtn icon - great for late coffee or snak on Cuba Street - funky atmos & always unique food presentation. Great for people watching in the..."
Melvin
"Midnight Espresso is, in my opinion, the most consistently good cafe in Wellington. I've had coffee there over 20 times and have never had a bad one,..."
Jordan Morrice
"I've been to Midnight Espresso a few times, but this was the first time they had cabinet food that was both vegan and gluten free. On previous..."
RachelElsewhere
"With delicious cakes and great drinks, Midnight Espresso is also one of the only places in Wellington you can get a decent coffee at 2am.The..."
Mimus
"One of the most venerable coffee joints in Wellington, Midnight Espresso has been cranking out consistently great coffee for ever. If there is a..."
Patrick Pilcher
"Situated in the heat of the bustling Cuba Street, this cafe is a typical Wellington Cafe. The walls of the cafe are full of graphetti and music..."
Roku
"Legendary Wellington establishment, Midnight Espresso, is one of the bastions of the Wellngton café scene and a source of much goodness over the..."
Kai Luv
"Such a cool vibe in this place. There is tons of quirky art to look at. I just got a hot chocolate which was really good, but want to go try the food..."
T Trifonoff
"What is not to love? Our breakfast experience was superb. Ordered one big brekkie and shared it with the two of us. The servings were big and the..."
Aileen Gutierrez
"This came recommended from a Google search as a good place for breakfast. On arrival it wasn’t too busy so we thought this would be nice and quick..."
Ben Wilson
"Had scrambled tofu and stir fry vegies on Friday night and girlfriend had the chicken and stir fry veg. Generous serving /vegies cooked to..."
Kyra Reid
"This place is simply superb! Awesome vibe with chill staff. The music is great and it’s clear every inch of the place has been crafted. Shout out..."
Aaron James
"Wide variety in the menu, one of the few places that make café options late. Great vibes, not too loud, good music, strong coffee, polite staff and..."
Sherryk Koswara
"Nacho flavor out of this world. Large size the move. Audible sighs from us both. Wowza. Two very happy vegans but there are options for all!..."
Tristana Leist
"Good food selection, quirky place. They didn't have table numbers and were relying on walking around calling food out which seemed a bit challenging..."
Johnathon Preston
"A great cafe, artsy and cute, helpful staff and there's a pinball machine! (Which unfortunately had an error while playing) The coffee and chips were..."
Ji-Hyun A
"Love this cafe!. Always friendly, great vibe, good food, lots to choice from. Thank you for being dog friendly. It’s so nice to have a place to go..."
sharon bryant
"What can I say about midnight espresso? It's a Wellington classic been around for years. It's always nice to be able to grab a coffee at an odd hour..."
Daniel Kelly
"First food I try in wellington, very big..."
Karla Medawar
"Food was fantastic! It was slow to come out, however it was understandable. I could tell the staff were hustling to keep up with how busy the place..."
Aimee Randall
"We landed in Wellington very late and needed something to eat. Midnight Espresso was still one of the few places open and pumping so we dropped to..."
4chillies
"Simply the best hot chocolate in town. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with beautiful artwork adorning the walls. The coffee was really good..."
Ugo Tsimaratos
"Every time we come to Wellington this is a compulsory visit. We love the caramel slice and the hash stack breakfast, such good value for money and..."
Kayley Knight
Rogue And Vagabond Craft Beer Bar
Rogue And Vagabond Craft Beer Bar
84/100 (2404 ratings)
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Buttermilk Chicken Bites Chipotle Wings and Fries
Cheese Burger and Curly Fries
spring rolls
Dirty Curly Cheese Fries
Chilli Delight
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Ice Line
Cerveja Sem Glúten
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Spicy Burger
Hazy Ipa
Raspberry Berlinerweisse
2 Taco Tuesday
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"One of my faves in Welly Some of the best beers and best curly fries + chicken burger in Wellington. Great for a night of live music, or an evening..."
Kere Wylie
"A bar and grill you can sit on bean bag chairs and cushions in the grass at? Always a good..."
Adam Hofmann
"Great spot in town for a good beer. Beers rotate frequently and I the summer it's a good spot for a beer outside on the..."
TK
"Great spot, great beer and great food...did U mention the great people. Overall a big fan before you even through in the fact the have great live..."
JC thebeerguy
"We had some REALLY good pizza here. Seems like a popular place to hang out with friends and the grassy area was also quite busy. Worth the price, I..."
Anne Victoria
"Good selection of beers on tap. Nice view if sitting..."
Allan & Rose Hansen
"The place looks great. Interesting esthetic matched with the general feel of the music, and quirky staff. Friendly, and knowledgeable about their..."
Grey Nero
"On Wednesdays between 5-7pm they have epic offers on their chicken wings with any of their 3 flavours (tangy bourbon bbq, smoky chipotle and dragons..."
East London Girl
"Great venue in the heart of the city. Nice bean bags to chill out on outside and funky vibe indoors. Friendly staff. Some good tunes, and nice..."
Darren Craig
"Tasty food and good portions. Pizzas are huge and plenty for sharing. Great craft beer selection. No coffee..."
Helen Joe
"Bra tender 43 was positively lovely! We ventured back just to introduce our friends to this lovely human. 10/10; would..."
Ailise Delaney
"Great atmosphere and beer selection. Friendly staff. Came in for pizza based on older reviews and photos — learned they do not serve pizza. All..."
Joel Machak
"An excellent pub for music and craft ales, especially on hot summer evenings when the park out front serves as an extension to the already spacious..."
Eric Medcalf
"Giant pizzas and nice atmosphere. I stumbled across this place randomly, it has a lot of character and cool decorations. They sometimes have live..."
K. H
"A truely excellent joint. Great music, great vibes and great times. Can't go..."
Angela Banks
"Sun with a great range of beers and good food is a great combination. Sheltered from the Northerly this spot gives you a nice outdoor area to plant..."
Sandy Antipas
"Nice place with a good selection of beers. Some nice spaces as well especially in summer when you can sit..."
Steve Hockley
"A good local watering hole themed eclectic to cater to muso's, foodies and good time seekers. Inside or outdoor spaces. The staff were on to it and..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
Little Penang
Little Penang
85/100 (2386 ratings)
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MEE Goreng
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Claypot Rice with Preserved Sausages
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"Top 3 places in welly, the roti and curry combo is super affordable and f****** delicious, get the vegetable fritters for the full..."
Stephane Gauthier
" The best thing, besides the food, is the portion sizes. They are very generous and not overpriced like a lot of restaurants. Food is delicious,..."
Amy Wilson
"Amazing bak kut teh just like the one I had in KL. Pitty it’s not an everyday menu item. They used to make Tau Fu Fa as well which was the best..."
Ashley Liu
"We had lunch just now . Good taste , good price , good..."
Tian Sweetly
"The rice for the nasi lemak was too moist and sticky. The curry kapitan and nyonya is good. Overall good food. Can consider coming back. Lobak is..."
Chin Jun
"Definitely the best Malaysian food in..."
Tina Park
"This place is usually busy but we were lucky to get a table straightaway. The staff was kindly explaining to us when we have query about the food...."
The Poor Foodie
"Great food! Excellent serving size! Walked in, found something on the easy-to-read menu on the wall, waited a very short five minutes for my food and..."
Yaleman
"This place is really busy but it still worth the wait.Only waited for 5 min before we get a seat.Love the food and they have set..."
Yusoff Kamal
"A cozy place to eat on a rainy Friday night. At first glance the place looks small and packed but we were seated quickly. Despite the chaoticness of..."
The Sweet Tooth Fairy
"Love this restaurant, it’s Malaysian authentic food, big portions at good price, delicious! Definitely will come back again next time when visiting..."
Eevee E
"Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Ambience: 5/5Cost: 5/5 From Auckland and this was recommended by our Malaysian friend. Hands downs, the..."
Jen Lin
"Been here many times. Food was awesome, especially the BBQ pork bun so yummy! The portion of the rice dishes was small compared to noodle ones tho...."
LilianMonaghan
"Little Penang is a great spot for some cheap and cheery Malay food. The teh tarik is amazing, highly recommend getting a mug of that with your meal...."
Steff.ho
"Food is very tasty and comes out very quickly. It is often busy so booking for a group larger than two would be recommended. The staff are not super..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"The place is a little gem for Vietnamese cuisine. A fantastic selection of meals or meals to share and so well priced. Service is quick and the food..."
Mareko Panapa
"Best Malaysian in Wellington by far. I'm from Auckland and come down here a few times a year. Second time I've visited this place and I'm not..."
FoodieBeast
"Have been here twice in the last month, and quite regularly over the past year. Truly amazing Malaysian food, delicious authentic flavours, and very..."
Keith
"This Malaysian restaurant reminds me of home. The menu is unique, so unique that you can even find these in Auckland. The dishes taste very..."
Alex Tan
"Great service! Really good food! They forgot one of my dishes and although they didn’t charge me for it, so it turned out ok. Make sure you don’t..."
Nzcparker
"Very nice food here especially the Nasi GorengThe staff are very friendlyThis place is always busy but it is worth the wait whether it is..."
Tim 51
"We had the Nasi Lemak and Claypot Rice, and found it absolutely delicious! The staff were super friendly, and the food arrived quite quickly..."
Helen
"HIGHLY recommend clay-pot rice with an egg added! Nice Malaysian restaurant, it would be better if more food are provided. However, the environment..."
Vicky Yiu
"Great little place to tempt your tastebuds. From the moment you walk in the aroma of good food abound Service is a bit utilitarian and help..."
Luke Thomson
"Very good, tasty, and authentic Malaysian restaurant I sometimes go to. Always popular and crowded. Surely it’s pricey if you know how much it..."
Inuneko
"Lovely food, we were all new at this place but the way Staff addressed us at the counter while taking order was fabulous, she told each and every..."
Sagar Dani
"Went for dinner with the faimily on Friday night at the Little Penang on The Terrace. Was expecting the restaurant to be very quiet since there is..."
Ritchie Sachdev
"The food here is so delicious, and great portions for the price. I had the claypot rice which was great. The only thing I walked away negative about..."
Alex
"Had Chicken Nadi Lemak which was delicious for $12.90 yesterday. Had lots of flavour, lots of rice,could do with some more egg,peanuts & cucumber..."
Sei
"We went to Little Penang twice in one day. Ordered the Nasi Lemak with Ayam Masak Merah, Mee Goreng with prawns, Roti Canai with Ayam Pedas and Char..."
K
"On a short visit to Wellington and stumbled upon this lil gem. It was quite busy and we were very fortunate to get a seat as they filled up very..."
Mercy
"This place is WOW! It’s always packed, so make sure you get in early haha. I tried the Hokkein Char and the Mee goreng 😍 honestly it..."
Sheryl
"Best food and service ever! Worth our 30km driving. The fried rice and curry with coconut rice were so so so delicious! We even ordered a second..."
Jinjing Fang
"I would recommend Nasi Goreng and Mee Goreng, You can choose their level of spiciness and they taste good, also they are affordable. The price range..."
Jann Montalan
"Authentic Malaysian foodWe really enjoyed our dinner here - we tried the mango kerabu salad, roti with chicken kapitan curry, and claypot rice..."
Suzie Lee
"Fantastic foods and service.really lucky to eat in this..."
Jackson Fan
"Fantastic service, food and value! Great flavours; interesting mixes; wonderful. Very efficient service even when they are really busy......"
Phil Mitchell
"I recommend the Char Koay Teow. Such a lovely autenthic noodle dish with mouth watering aromas and flavors. Staff are very friendly and the..."
Elena Torres
"Ate here during our 2 weeks stay in NZ. Wasn't many authentic ethnic 4-5 star reviewed restaurants from zomato in Wellington (trust me we walked to a..."
Chris
"Down in Wellington for one night and was craving Malaysian food. Little Penang was busy and we had to wait for a table, but was worth it. The dishes..."
Bloo
"Came here last night in the late evening, still packed. Ordered Mee Siam, Nasi lemak and bihun goreng. Very delicious, good portion. Definitely will..."
Edmund Shum
"The food here brings me right back home! I’ll fly to Wellington just for meals here! The Assam laksa really hit the spot with the right balance of..."
Saphic Chan
"Last day in Welly dropped in this place for lunch. Ordered mee siam with chicken kapitan curry, Pasembur salad, fried bbq pork ball & 5 spice pork..."
Vivienne_Moo
"We had the 3 course dinner and it was really good! And it was only 22$ each! The staff was friendly and we only had to wait a couple minutes to get a..."
Megha Dogra
"Portions are very generous, service is friendly and quick, food to lick your fingers and prices will not break the bank! what a wonderful family..."
Cesar Luis
"First time to dine here after hearing good reviews and boy I am so glad we booked here for dinner tonight. Make sure you book a table as they can be..."
888bing888
"Defiantly the best meegorang and roti & chicken curry in Wellington chicken melts in your mouth and serving size is awesome!!! Such a gem..."
Hayley Osborne
"This was my first time at the restaurant but I have heard many good things about it. It didn't disappoint! We go seated straight away (we were there..."
Kjanpants
"The restaurant in Wellington that serve food just like back home.... This is Penang cuisine. Had Koay Teow Thng (rice noodle served with fishball,..."
AA
"Went here last night with a large group of friends for a leaving dinner. Staff were very helpful and attentive when booking and created a set menu..."
Nicole Bates
"Saw good review and finally we got the chance to try it out. Craving for Malaysian food and hope we ordered pasembur and hokkien mee. The pasembur's..."
Colleen Chong
"Ok so this has a lot of hype surrounding it, not sure it quite lived up to it but it was still a good, reasonably priced feed. We got the clay pot..."
Maegan Kennedy
"Fantastic! Decor isn't fancy but the food is great! We ordered a few selections - the nasi goreng, mee goreng, mee Siam and otak-otak with curry..."
Loz Arthur
"This has got to be the Most authentic place in wellington for Malaysian food. Good Value! Would recommend to anyone! Claypot Rice just takes me to..."
Chantelle Aneeta Anthony
"Discovered Little Penang while trying to find Malaysian in Wellington CBD. First impressions were average with fairly stale interior and seating...."
Binula
"Cozy place and great food. Authentic Malaysian food with great flavour n nice balance. Minor side only the service bit slow. Overall we enjoyed..."
Gatel Banget
"This place was pumping, and I can see why....the food here is absolutely delicious. The chicken curry with a side of relish was spot on. Casual..."
Ash Eatz 🍽
"Went here couples of time and the foods were never disappointing. They are famous for the Char Koay Teow but I went the other direction and..."
Joeyy Zahary Ginting
"Had the char keoy thiew and it was nice. Quick service and good portion. Would've loved it to be little bit more smokey though. Place is always busy,..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Best char kway teow in Wellington! Went for lunch and it was packed, yet the food came out fast and piping hot. The lunch portion size was fantastic!..."
Christine Olson
"Little Penang is a really authentic eatery that never fails to please. We got takeout on Saturday night quite late in the evening but was no trouble...."
Vicki Wong
"Came here after my te papa musuem trip. The place is well maintained. Staff were friendly and the setup was simple and nice. Theres a massive board..."
Kwan Chan
"Our favourite place for cheap and cheerful Malaysian in the city. Mee Goreng is the best dish and I get it every time. No alcohol but it's still..."
Lucy
"Go for the mee goreng that comes with fried fritters on the top. Request for a small sharing of chilli and have it paired! Definitely taste like home..."
Bernice Yap
"Mother flippin yes! Char koay teow for the win! This rice noodle dish dish just hits the spot with a decent serve of prawns and Chinese sausage! If..."
Crumpet King
"Dinner tonight after "Doctor Strange", Bihun Goreng x 2 and a couple of ginger beers. Have been here a few times now and the B.G is a solid..."
Simon Kearsley
"SO good- best Malaysian I have had in Wellington. Huge portions and so many vegetarian options. Really genuine food with lots of flavour! Wish I had..."
Renee Allison
"Went here for dinner last Thursday as my sister and I had noticed it was ALWAYS full so it must be good. Little Penang did not disappoint! Fast,..."
Erin Bashall
"Lovely little place in welly to have a decent Malaysian dinner. Mee Goreng was great but do make sure to advice them if you don't like dishes too..."
Christian
"This place was absolutely packed on a weekday night! We were seated very quickly though.Service was fast and friendly. The food was super..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Great quality food there. A really cute store. Best for takeaways. Sells great Malaysian food and real fast too! Very friendly. No real complaints at..."
Justin Chua
"Amazing food and real cheap too! Definitely a place for me to head to when I'm in need for some comfort food. Be cautious though because the..."
M
"I have now visited the legendary Little Penang on a number of occasions, and am yet to be let down by this fine establishment.Within my..."
Jonty Dold Cook
"We enjoyed our meals this evening. I ordered a Mee Goreng with a Lemon Ice Tea. Our meals were very affordable and filling. We thoroughly enjoyed our..."
Jesse Wood
"A colleague of mine bought back an epic looking lunch. She told me it was from Little Penang. So guess where I went the next day!I was on..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Had dinner with a friend and the restaurant was busy. Entree was served very fast but we waited long time for our main. The problem was here, two..."
Sau
"What do I say about little penang! excellent Malaysian food! Full stop. Their Nasi Gorengs and rice meals are nice and you will always want to go..."
Vig Sivapragasam
"I cannot stay away from this place. The food here is authentic, mouth-wateringly delish and a pleasant surprise for my taste buds every time I..."
BKL
"I would rate it as the best Malaysian restaurant in Wellington central. Hugely flavorsome food. The Mee Goreng and the Claypot rice are our..."
Mathew George
"I go to Little Penang when I'm in the mood for good Malaysian cuisine that is great value for money. You can never go wrong with their mee..."
Gerhard Joseph
"You can order from the menu (takes a bit longer) or order from the ready-made dishes featured in the glass counter in the front (curry puffs, baked..."
Shiny H Appy
"Little Penang is a very popular Malaysian restaurant on Dixon Street. I came here a little while ago and was really impressed with the quality of..."
LucyGoosey
"This is my absolute favourite place for Malaysian food, and I struggle to order anything other than megoreng. I've introduced several people to..."
Lubbly Jubbly
"The chicken wasn't that appetising, but overall a decent place to catch up with friends. They have great service and always room to spare. Great..."
Jay
"My son and I were looking for food and we got convinced by all the great reviews about this place. All I can say is that they were all right! We..."
Brian Smith
"Was here for Sat lunch and it was really nice to be able to taste some authentic Chinese Malaysian food in Wellington. The beef currypuff was delish..."
Adeline
"Massive Max himself had to accept defeat when confronted with a meal of such prodigious portions.And so enraptured by the aroma emanating..."
Dale Gauld
"Have tried all the dishes here and their flavours and colours say Malaysia. They are delicious. I love the curry here, though it can be a..."
Vanille O
"Definitely a good cheap eat in Wellington, only downside is so liquor license so if that's important to you then there you go I haven't..."
Miss K
"Tasty food, good friendly service, good value. Has vegetarian and gf. Busy but good atmosphere, not too noisy. Nice seating area. Has a varied menu..."
Bunny McBritches
"Had the Mee Goreng dish. Was delicious! Would definitely return. Very fast service. Was a little cramped regarding table and chairs but was nice and..."
Shaun Jury
"Had an amazing meal with my fam. Large portions, good service and a killer vibe. 2 secs from my work, so if I ever manage to get a human woman to..."
Alex Shatford
"Great experience, went here for a work lunch and were served quickly, the food was all brought out at the same time. Great service and nice..."
Sam Hodgson
"One of the very best Malaysian restaurant in Wellington!Spot on flavours and good amount of dinner for a pretty reasonable price. (Although..."
Vogue Foodie
"Had heard heaps about this place so decided to check it out last night. My dish was sooooo good I can't remember what it's called but it was the..."
Anna Bentley
"This place is always super busy. Great for takeaways! I got the mild chicken curry.. Was really nice, loved the kafir lime in it. Also had a bbq pork..."
I Love Food
"I go here when I crave for Malaysian food. Love their Char Kuay Teow. Fast service regardless of if you're dining in or take away. You can tell that..."
Kavithaa Surendran
"Stopped by on a visit to Wellington.  There were many Malaysian customers coming through the door, which is always a good sign.  Flavours of the..."
Leeroy
"Wow what a gem of a place! I was visiting a friend in Wellington and we were on the hunt for some inexpensive eats. We came on the recommendation of..."
Marina Samountry
"So good. And always is. Little Penang is always busy and that says enough for itself. Everything i've ever eaten here has been awesome. The best Mee..."
Jordan Morrice
"Popped in for dinner, it got busy. Ordered mee goreng with chicken, tastes best ever, I quite like the tofu in it. Worth to go for lunch or dinner..."
Kate Yan
"Named after Penang Island in Malaysia, Little Penang offers authentic Malaysian cuisine in the heart of Wellington. Looking for a warm & filling hot..."
Sophia
"Was in Wellington for business, and went to another place which had no tables free so decided to try little Penang.A slight mix up with my order..."
Steve Hall
"Great food. Not always consistent, and portion sizes can vary. Usual dishes are the char koay teow, mamak mee goreng, fried rice, hokkien mee and..."
Mighty Will
"Really nice Char Keow Teow here, good setting and good service. Food is quick to arrive and pretty generous portions. The Char Keow Teow also has all..."
Team Thomas
"The food here is as close to Penang as you can get in Wellington. There is a sea of Malaysian joints in Wellington - most not run by Malay..."
Philip Reeve
"Little Penang has become one of my favourites in Wellington, but not instantly. My first visit back when it first transitioned from a humble takeaway..."
Wilson Chau
"Tasty traditional Penang food.  Most dishes were great, only let down was the curry puffs - a bit dry and cold.  Char Kway teow was great.  I want..."
Jess
"One of the best places to have Malaysian cuisine!  I have Malaysian friends that say how authentic this place is.  Can't go wrong with the Nasi..."
Eugene Hwang
"I used to live and work on Penang Island in Malaysia. Since shifting back to NZ I have dearly missed the Hawker Food over there. Little Penang is the..."
David Hardy
"REALLY delicious authentic food, cheaply priced. A delight to find :) roti and sauce $3.90, roti and curry 7.90, nasi lemak, mee goreng, and so on. A..."
Caz Brigham
"Tasty food, bustling business, cheap prices, and hardworking service. I had a chicken curry (you can choose the degree of spiciness) and a plain..."
Carolyn Harrison
"Great place to grab a takeaway lunch. So..."
Jamie P
"The most delicious and authentic Malaysian I have had in Wellington. Very friendly and helpful staff and clean premises. I will definitely be..."
R G
"I'm a Malaysian myself and Little Penang offers the most authentic Malaysian dishes in the whole of Wellington. One of the best Assam Laksa I've had..."
Matthew Tck
"Little Penang had been sitting on Dixon St. for quite a while before my friends and I finally tried. It was dinner time so we weren't expecting some..."
Auie Robrigado
"Basic setup but the food more than makes up for it. Best nasi goreng I have ever had - and I see some complaints about it being cooked in pork fat,..."
Sina Tupou
"Just tried this place for the first time on the weekend, amazing customer service, very accommodating, even when they got busy, didn't tell me to..."
Curtis Chan
"Having heard much about how authentically Malaysian the food is at Little Penang, we looked forward to a pre-show meal there earlier this week. The..."
Caffeinated Weka
"The Mee Goreng is just about the best I have eaten in Wellington. Made with a lot of love which is great to see in Wellington although stingy on the..."
Wallace Tulloch
"Great food, service can be a bit slow but they are always apologetic! The "please wait to be seated sign" has been under construction for quite..."
Courtney Deller
"Fantastic Wellington restaurant. I recommend the Char Kueh Teow - lots of Chinese sausage and a good amount of prawns. Cream of Sum Yung Guy is a..."
Henry Crawford
"Love this place. Friendly staff, amazing food, great price. The only down side is when they get incredibly busy at lunch hour, you may end up waiting..."
Anonwrites
"Fantastic delicious yum yum yum! I had read a really great review about this place, having lived in Wellington and loving Asian-style food I was..."
Laura Atiga
"Amazing food for the price!Loved the food and flavours from this little gem. The pork buns were different to I'm used too, but were..."
David F
"I was cautious about this place because there is a lot of feeble watered down asian food in Wellington. But I shouldn't have been because the rave..."
Trina Saffioti
"Awesome food. The staff in here are great. Very friendly and easy going. They'll tell you what to eat. And you'd better listen because they know..."
Brendan MacAteer
"Love it!Beautiful food, and the owner is one of the nicest people you could ever meet!Haven't tried the curries by the counter,..."
Raymond Biggs
"Latest Review:My tastebuds evolve everytime I come here, whether it is for a quick takeout meal or to dine in, my favourite regular dish is the..."
Rosemary Young
"Pros:- Great flavours- Staff casual and friendly.- Cassava Cake is simply amazing!Cons:- Portions rather small for the..."
Gigio T
"We were visiting Wellington for the weekend and went to Little Penang for dinner. It was the best Malaysian food I've had outside of southeast Asia,..."
Tim Ng
"With out a doubt the best Maylasian food in Wellington. The food has love in it, made from tradition, with care, from what can only be good hearts..."
Rebecca Dodson
"Absolutely Fantastic, I go there very often. I recommend the Curry Puffs and Lobaks, they are very very nice. The customer service is perfect;..."
Frank
"Some of the best food in the City and by far the best Malaysian food in Wellington.Nasi Lemak is amazingBubur Cha Cha is just how i..."
Pauly Clyne
"Very enjoyable evening. Food was great. I found the dishes very authentic Malaysian.I finished with a Masala Tea.Good value for..."
Rose Thomas
"The food is so authentic. Very very delicious. Trust me you will never be disappointed. There so many different types of food to try and every single..."
Charmaine
"Handsdown my favourite place for a nice Malaysian meal in Wellington..."
Connor Mcleod
"One of my favourites. Even better now as they have moved next door and upscaled. A lot more tables :). Nasi Lemak to die for and the best baked pork..."
Geoff Burch
"Tucked away on Dixon St, this wee gem features Malay and Indonesian food that I've only ever tasted when in Malaysia or Indonesia. The food is tasty..."
Patrick Pilcher
"Went there on a Friday lunch time. Peak time so I opted for the quick meal combo of meesiam and curry which came quickly. Had Milo dinosaur too. It..."
Jamie
"We came here with big group of friends and colleagues. We enjoy the food as many of them are very close to Indonesian food with similar level of..."
indah nuria Savitri
"One hell of a good genuine char kuey teow. Full of flavour and ingredients. Not halal by the way. Front of house staff need to be more vigilant with..."
Yen Zen Huang
"Enjoyed the Roti & nyona chicken curry; however, needed an extra roti, as a single one wasn't enough. Wife had the Nasi Lamak with vege curry. Was..."
Jon
"Great tasting food and good prices for the main dishes! Roti was so yum, gotta come back for that. The curry puffs (4) were very small for $7 though,..."
Peony Yang
"Food tastes good, very similar to Malaysia...."
Xin Wen Tee
"Too noisy. Crowded and packed to the rafters. No place to squeeze through if you have a booking at the far end of the room. Pleasant staff, but very..."
Jenson Colaco
"Affordable delicious Malaysian dining in the Wellington cbd. Huge portions and the mee goreng is a must have! Friendly staff and Alot of seating..."
Ju W
"the food are really good , specially the BBQ pork bun is true Malaysian..."
Kwong Chun Lau
"Great spot to have authentic Malaysian food! The Hokkien Mee was great! Deliciously rich broth packed with beautiful flavour and heat. The ambiance..."
Filip S
"Went here on lunch time weekdays so super busy but queue is pretty fast and food is fast serving considering they are so busy. I tried the roti and..."
Olivia Victorius
"We came here twice in a row thats how much we enjoyed it! The food came out fairly quickly which was great and is so affordable espeically for the..."
Fidah Ali
"2023 Highly recommend the Mee Goreng! This dish has a luscious sweet sauce and excellent savoury flavour with a hint of… tomato!? There is an..."
Amy Atkins
"Delicious Malaysian food. My personal hobby is trying Malaysian food in NZ, wasn't disappointed by the flavours and portions here. We walked in at..."
May Chuah
"The food is exceptionally delicious and the servers are kind, but they can get exceptionally hectic if it gets a little busy. But it’s worth the..."
Elizabeth Hadden
"Nasi lemak was super tasty - would definitely..."
Reenna Hansra
"I was extremely impressed with the nasi lemak at your restaurant. It was clear that it was made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and it was..."
Manoj Bathinidi
Kaffee Eis
Kaffee Eis
83/100 (2382 ratings)
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"Friendly staffs and great ice cream in..."
Michael Koon
"Well it’s the first time for me to discover black sesame flavoured gelato in nz! Can be a weird flavour for some people but I always love sesame...."
The Poor Foodie
"Tried out chocolate sorbet & raspberry while my friend had Feijoa & lime. A decent ice cream place to chill at, on Cuba st. Overall, I would..."
~ S
"Excellent service, excellent coffee. :) just as sweet as how i expected it to be. I would definitely recommend this place! Cant wait to go back and..."
Hajinhanie
"This place is actually spectacular, you will read why its not higher than a four towards the end. Decided to have dessert here after a meal at our..."
Team Thomas
"Amazing Ice cream. The Hazelnut and Chocolate flavours were the best I had in a while. Highly recommend this place, just couldn't get enough of it..."
Livetoeat
"The price is definitely a big plus and they have a wide range of flavours however I had to deduct quite a few points because they use the same scoop..."
Pamela Howard
"honestly best staff ever here, went last night quite pissed and they gave me not one, not two, but THREE testers!!!!! on the HOUSE! thats right, and..."
Eleanor Fanning
"Best gelato in the city I've had - I'd highly recommend the tiramisu and apple/cinnamon! Great coffee too, and really friendly staff. :) Occasionally..."
Alexia Swain
"Great service, delicious gelato, great vibe. The staff were very friendly, the place was busy but the service was still super..."
Kirsty
"Not the most amazing icecream I've ever had but definitely hits the spot. I highly recommend the warm brownie with icecream! The chocolate sorbet is..."
EsmeEats
"Overall I've never been a massive fan for Kaffee Eis shops but this one has popularity because of its location. With the option of ice cream, the..."
Mana
"They always make the BEST coffee without taking too long & also provide really lovely customer service :) I always recommend this place to family and..."
Bean XO
"One of our favorite places to go after a movie, or after a night out. Has coffee, baked goods, dessert, gelatos, sundaes, and plenty of seating...."
Shiny H Appy
"I want to compliment their customer service. The front girl was very nice and smiling. Soon after I enjoyed my tea and went out, I found that I lost..."
Sifang Liu
"My only question is - when are they bringing back the peanut butter ice cream? I confess my undying infatuation for this smooth, fresh creamy..."
Lubforall
"I have been to Kaffee Eis a number of times. Before my latest visit I'd always been impressed by the taste but found it a bit overpriced, especially..."
Lauren Douglas
"Without a second thought, the best icecream and gelato in NZ (gives Auckland stores a run for their money- honestly!) I had the chocolate..."
Annette Wong
"AMAZING PLACE !!, super comfortable to hangout in and the waiter is super friendly , as well as amazing as quality of food would totally recommend..."
Caroline
"Nice place for tea or coffee with something sweet to eat. The place and the staff really nice. Also the ice cream are very good. It's a place..."
Loly
"I love kaffee eis, it's consistently good and the staff are always incredibly helpful! I would say that it would be one of the best service I have..."
Mind The Crumbs
"This is a review on ice-cream only. If compared to the 5-stars Giapo (of Auckland) for its desserts, Kaffee Eis is certainly of a lower level. But..."
STRADS
"The gelato was superb and just what I felt like! I prefer the cuba street store opposed to the others as the room is a bigger, so it's not such a..."
Sophia Coslu
"Gelato is just one of those things that are perfect at any time of the day. I am a big fan of all of the fruity flavours, especially fejoa! I love..."
Sophie Hunter
"Beautiful creamy gelato. Love the unique, ever rotating flavours. Also appreciate the option to get testers and all the vegan..."
Isabella Clague
"Coffee was not bad but they could do a better job putting cinnamon on..."
Vadood Etminanbakhsh
"Absolutely lovely and friendly staff very helpful a nice cafe menu. They have a great selection of yummy looking food in the cabinets at the counter..."
keith bradbury
"This is one of our go to cafes when we ate in Cuba street. We bring our grand children here too. Great atmosphere and we like the old milk bar..."
Simon Phillips
"Lovely young girl served me on the morning of the 6/6/23. While in a rush making and serving coffees, she still had the time to hold a meaningful..."
Meg Hardie-Boys
"This place is great, everything was perfect except my date never txt me back afterwards 😞 I can't blame Kaffee Eis for that, it's probably because..."
D “Deano” W
"This was a great stop for us to the end of a great night. It was the cherry on top! Pun intended. Great ice cream. Good service, even better was the..."
Dean “iLsV” Sneedon
"Enjoyed the After 8 ice cream at our visit last Saturday night. We were there about 7:30pm, place was busy without being full. Good selection of ice..."
Stephen Kemp
"Poached eggs on toast for only $7. Small iced latte for $4.50. Single gelato costs $4.80 but it’s great value for quality and taste. Great place to..."
Jay K
"Coffee is consistently great and so is the ice cream. Always a friendly vibe..."
Martyn Galea
"Excellent cafe :) great staff, nice food and lovely ambiance. They’re popular for their award winning ice creams but we only had the coffee and..."
daezjn
"Gelato was decent. Coffee was really good. Some confusion on my order, but the guy behind the counter took my word and made me the coffee I asked and..."
James Hurford
"Cute place. Great coffee and counter food. Definitely a winner for..."
William M
"Taste so good and perfect..."
Caleb Orchard
"Got the brownie with hazelnut ice cream and a hot chocolate to share between two people, at both items were fantastic. I haven’t tried their other..."
Paige Duce
"Very friendly staff! Food comes really quickly and it tasted good! Amazing..."
becky
"They even have Italian authentic liquorice ice cream, highly..."
lawrence northe
"Best known for their gelato, Kaffee Eis is a nice cafe to hangout. It is usually crowded and there are times you will literally have to wait for a..."
Safira Mumtaz
Dragons Chinese Restaurant
Dragons Chinese Restaurant
85/100 (2359 ratings)
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"Fantastic restaurant, easy to book, fantastic service, amazing cocktails …. the food was outstanding. We shared several dishes my favourite was the..."
Yvonne Duff
"Came here today at 10.30am for yumcha. The food and experience was wonderful with A++ service. The food was fresh and tasty and delicious highly..."
Lavinia Isaac
"Delicious food, we had some dumplings, Peking duck and desserts off of the dessert cart. The servers were all super nice as..."
Inbar Scharf
"Really enjoyed the huge selection of dishes available here. Amongst the best the Succulent roast duck was the best and the Durian puffs were..."
Charmaine Seccombe
"I had a delightful dining experience at this restaurant! Each dish, from the silken tofu with chicken mince to the bean curd stick with enoki..."
Yuexin Zhang
"Best service ever and the food it’s super generous and delicious 😋 I highly recommend this place..."
Ailin Aranda
"Delicious dim sum (or yum cha). Really great selection of dishes. Would recommend coming with a group so you can try lots of things. A reservation is..."
Julia Ruby Baldwin
"Loved the wide variety of dishes. Superb..."
Glenny Y
"Tried Sesame Yum Char and fried ice cream for the first time, and it was just too tasty. Service was awesome,..."
Praneshwar Ram
"Good food and service! Expensive food, the portion seems like has became smaller especially the pecking duck, plus no crackers. All our food were..."
Alychia Chan
Mcdonald's Bunny Street
Mcdonald's Bunny Street
70/100 (3633 ratings)
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"Great food. Great service with a smile. These guys care about their customers unlike Burger King. Impressed with their food every visit...."
Steven
"The counter staff is very warm and welcoming. I did not expect a male staff member to be this courteous. The place is sufficiently large with ample..."
Adarsh Chaturvedee
"OK, so I was drunk after a work party and I wanted some stodge - as you do - and I wandered into Mc Donalds.Now. I never have a great..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Person at the counter today, Tuesday 24th Oct at 8am, was super helpful also seen them help someone in wheelchair. Was nice to see there are still..."
Ak MetalGrim
"Went for a quick meal pre Fifa match. Staff were run off their feet with the large number of customers but congratulations for a job well done. They..."
Frances Kuryana
"Well this won’t be a too detailed review, but for a review detailed check my account. This McDonalds just had something special... The service, the..."
Hyper Beast
"Ya gotta forgive the mess they're always run off their feet and the ordering machines have que's. If ya in a hurry don't go there you gonna be..."
Tamau Tuhakaraina
"Mackdongals. McDonald's, founded in the 1940s by Richard and Maurice McDonald and later expanded by Ray Kroc, began as a drive-in restaurant in..."
Peony Yang
"Best maccas I've been to ! Came down from Auckland for a trip, had a late night Kai here and was shocked my chips were super hot and filled to the..."
roxanne love
"The service last night was awesome the staff were amazing for the crowd they had in the they did a fabulous..."
Margaret Robinson
"The food is typical for McDonald's nice and clean, friendly..."
Robert “Rob” Ward
"We went here while waiting for the ferry! It's big and staff are quick but they didn't have or the machine was broken for the frappe machine which..."
Mitess
"Great staff. There is a regular vent that is very friendly and..."
ljapaipo
"It's a McDonald's, don't expect much, depending on the time of day you can be waiting a while for your food can get super..."
Tim Mason
Coene's Bar & Eatery
Coene's Bar & Eatery
85/100 (3079 ratings)
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"The service and the food was great. There were three items that were not available on the menu. Also the bread/toast that was served with the poached..."
Ian De Terte
"5 star food, drink, service and view at this awesome restaurant! It has one of the best views across oriental bag of the city and the decor inside is..."
Sweecasam
"Best waterfront restaurant in Wellington. Live the view from outside sitting area. Don’t remember the name of the fish I had but it was just..."
Diksha Gaur
"I had the baked cauliflower and chicken dish minus the chilli. Great staff, great service and delicious food.Nice setting over looking the..."
Lisa Redgrove
"This place is stunning, loved the location and parking is very convenient. I came to Coene’s to try their Mermaid Latte and Tumeric..."
Sheryl
"Top spot for brunch or dinner in town for the views it has to offer. I have been here for both dinner and brunch and I enjoyed it both times. I love..."
Karen B. Otic
"Beautiful view. Coffee was good - came with a milk bottle lolly - cute. I had the ham eggs benedict - thick ham which was delicious and potato rosti..."
Epicurusfoodie
"My partner & I stumbled upon Coene’s recently while wandering around Oriental Parade & we were very impressed! In an ideal location over looking..."
Anabelle
"Lovely restaurant to dine in. Nice view from outside. We came for brunch and service was very welcoming. Partner ordered Eggs Benedict and I ordered..."
Sharon Harvey
"What a surprise! Just spotted this place driving around the harbour and we were treated to the tastiest share plates and delicious, inventive..."
Megha Dogra
"Used to not like but have really picked up their standard! Beautiful food and great service. The share deals are to die for! Good mix of flavours and..."
Olive Lester
"We celebrated a very special birthday for my mum (80) on Saturday here. The service was excellent all the wait staff were absolutely lovely,..."
Lesley Gerrard
"Great bay view from the restaurant, very attentive and considerate staff members, and generally good food.Tried this place for breakfast, lunch,..."
Inuneko
"For the mood we were in was really awesome, great, fresh food, steak & fish'nchips a treat.staff friendly and knowledgeable. Def recommended..."
Alli
"My family, friends and I recently celebrated my 60th birthday at Coene's. The management and staff were very accommodating with regards to the menu..."
Louise James
"Great coffee. Great service. View over the Harbour is excellent. Their cakes (any cakes) are yummmmm. As an aussie I reckon Wellington does have the..."
Ken Apps
"Came here for lunch and got the Herb and Parmesan crumbed Chicken. It was decent, nothing to hype about. The portion for the dish was not large..."
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"We had a family function for 21st Birthday here on Saturday night, very happy with this place. Everything was very organised, staff were friendly,..."
Xiong_rose
"Great food best enjoyed sitting on the sunny balcony overlooking the marina. Have only been for brunch but intend to go back for dinner and..."
Aimee Bell
"Really nice place with amazing views and a lovely atmosphere. Very tastefully decorated with the funky entree plates matching the decor. Both the..."
Sally
"Great venue with amazing views and trendy décor. Decided on mains then the waitress asked if we wanted anything to nibble on as there wouold be a..."
Lily_nz80
"Had lunch on a wednesday. The staff were very friendly and helpful.Amazing food. Loved the service . Great amniance and view of the harbor.Will..."
Shane Lambo
"Amazing food and service. How do you make the chips so crunchy?? Tried the jerk chicken burger which was Devine. Will definitely come..."
Sanjeeva Munathanthiri
"Fabulous location!!! Our first visit a long time ago we had to wait a very long time for our food, however it was due to an oven breakdown and we..."
EpiCurious
"A great location that looks out over the marina and city The space is modern and provides little tucked away places for privacy. Service is..."
Ian Apperley
"My food was wonderful, good service! Nice view and decoration, free wifi, good selection of wines and beers and friendly staff... Definitely I'll be..."
Chris Vera
"Nice location and great small potion dishe, we can enjoy lots kind of food.Peas and mint pasta was my favourite.Of course, I never miss..."
Aries
"Absolutely fantastic balcony and view! Food is fairly good, although vegetarian options for my friend a bit limited, and a bit lacking in flavour...."
MissyDoolittle
"Love this cafe!! The best cafe outlook over the harbour! Inside is awesome decor and very comfortable. On a summers day there is a balcony you can..."
AJ
"Loved this yacht club ⛵ Drink choices for the happy hours were very limited. Food was lovely and so was the service and the gorgeous views. Loved..."
Stevie
"The burger special was excellent, the seafood chowder was great and it is a very deceptive dish. It doesn't look like much, but it is very..."
Vassilo Walluschnig
"Had a wonderful dinner here! We ordered fish (one friend and one sautéed with risotto) and both were excellent. We also had some local wine and beer..."
Bridgete Clover
"We went on a wednesday for Lunch. The view, service and food were excellent. I had waffles and added sausages. The iced mocha was good..."
Dan Berry
"Great service. Fairly generous portions. One of the best place to admire the harbour when enjoying a nice wine, or a cocktail, or a beer with some..."
Andrea Merlo
"Lovely restaurant at the waterfront, with hearty meals and fast service. Great for families with kids. Located at the start of Oriental Parade, this..."
Michela Zanata
"Had a fantastic brunch here. Super service and the presentation of the food was beautiful. Will definitely..."
Katrina
"An unexpected walk in gem. Will be a regular every Wellington visit now. Gorgeous food and perfect..."
Gill Gibbs
"The view & atmosphere were great. Our waitress did everything in her power to make us feel so welcomed. I'm visiting here from Texas, and I'd..."
Courtney Brown
"Eggs Montreal with Salmon is great. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Open till 4pm a lot of options . Coffee is great as well. This is a very busy..."
Graeme Cocker
"Delicious food! Worth every cent. I had the calamari and loved it, and also shared a bite of my husband's waffles, which were delicious too. A lovely..."
Melanie Raye
"We were on a Lord of the Rings tour and this is where our guide took us for lunch. I had some excellent fish and chips, my wife had the crispy pork..."
Terry Evans
"Good place to have brunch, lunch or anything else in oriental..."
Miguel TimPalace
"Great food. It was lovely to sit..."
Norman Armstrong
"I was the only person in there for breakfast which is always a worry…….the food was great, coffee was hot and staff were friendly and polite & it..."
Daniel McKell
"We had a lovely lunch, a bonus was sitting at the open windows with a gorgeous view of the sunny marina. I was impressed with the Beef burger with..."
Pamela Ngan
The Borough
The Borough
77/100 (2266 ratings)
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"This is a super good restaurant, the waiters are friendly and enthusiastic, and they also recommend popular..."
Sunny Zhao
"Tried The Borough the other night for the first time. Super spacious and the tables become packed as soon as we were half way through our meals which..."
Jordana
"Our booking requests were met, 5stars ✨ Usual excellent customer service from all the staff. Delicious dinner and desserts. Enjoyed the Graham..."
Te Quila (TK)
"We ordered the chicken parmigiana. It was beautifully presented...a good sized portion and it was beautifully cooked as well. The chicken was so..."
Bridgid Shaw
"Nice place this out in the burbs. Went for dinner at 6pm and the service was great. Food was relatively quick, and we got in before a big table..."
Mark Panapa
"Really open atmosphere, it was nice sitting out in the breeze. My family and I were leaving back for Hamilton and stopped by for some coffees and we..."
Fidah Ali
"Everything was lovely. The ambience, the staff, and the food!! Generous serving as well. We'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend. Thank..."
Charlete Dennis (Charlie)
"We held a team function on a cold, wet day but the outdoor area was covered and had super-powered heaters to keep us dry and warm. The music came..."
L Kun
"Another enjoyable evening at the borough. We got the Sirloin, fish n chips, fried chicken. Espresso martini and espresso milkshake. The fish n chips..."
Joanne Hosie
"The only thing better than our woap burgers was our server. She was outstanding. I'm not a fan of sour beer but she reeled off a couple of hazy..."
Craig Balsillie
Prefab
Prefab
84/100 (2256 ratings)
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"Came here for a little brunch date. Surprised to see good portion on the plate. Price is a little above average but considering its quality and..."
Ken Wong
"My first time and honestly won’t be my last time. I think I finally found my calling. It was super busy when I arrived but was greeted with a smile..."
Shana Wahab
"I really enjoyed the Acme salad 🥗 with roasted chicken 🐓 and Zany Zeus Haloumi. The flavours were well balanced and I especially loved the..."
Veeral Patel
"Very busy, with 5 groups in front of us, waiting. These were moved to tables reasonably quickly. Coffee excellent! Food very worth the wait. A..."
Stephen Harrison
"The staff can be rude if you are going with a group of younger people. There also can be a large wait. The food is very nice though and is a good..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"This cafe has such a nice eye catching exterior and interior. The coffee & kitchen area was massive going across the whole store, so good to see..."
Ezzz
"So glad my friend and I decided to try out Prefab a few weeks ago!We ordered the Poached Egg on Acme Sourdough with Bacon and Halloumi..."
Michelle M Almeida
"You'd be a fool if you didn't try the cabinet pastries. Vanilla bean custard in those danishes got me feeling some type of way. Caprese panini as it..."
Matthew Yang
"Had the avo toast with dukkah, Halloumi and this beautiful beetroot sauce + bacon. Two things that stood out was the bacon that I came for. I..."
SpoonMe
"Prefab always has very friendly attentive staff. I find it hard to choose something from the menu or cabinet because it all looks so delicous- and..."
Juliet Ferguson
"Delicious brunch here this morning! Had the halloumi and avo on danish rye bread and it was so yum! The fresh orange juice was also soo good! My..."
Lizzie
"Very popular place, expect a waiting time of at least 15 minutes to get a table on saturdays. Coffee is always reliable and strong and cabinet food..."
Hubbabubba
"Great brunch spot although can get quite loud and busy, especially on a Saturday morning. The food is always delicious - I’d recommend the grilled..."
Michelle
"Excellent. Dropped in for a quick Lunch, was very busy but we were seated quickly at a plum table out the front. Service was Excellent, quick and..."
DebHead
"Coffee is pretty good, salted caramel flavor of donut is decent but the amount of cream was a little much by the end. Service was really average and..."
Rina
"Came here with a big (17 people) group on a Saturday afternoon. We were not expecting to get a table as there were so many of us on one of the..."
Danimurphy23
"Love this place! Always busy busy but the owner handles it well and the service is excellent. The food is delicious and if you can please stop in for..."
Vicki Wong
"Tried prefab for the very first time and I have to say I love this place! Went there on Thursday before lunch time (11:00 am) and it was a..."
Joeyy Zahary Ginting
"I love prefab, the vibe, staff, everything, but why have you changed the chowder ?????!!! It was perfect before....so disappointed and won't order it..."
James Simpson
"Some people find Prefab busy, noisy and very disorganised. The space they have is quite large, there can be quite a lot of people, and a lot of..."
Trevor Landers
"Amazing food and coffee. I really liked the interior design and lay out of the café. The only thing I don't like about this place is that it gets..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Somewhat chaotic and noisy - but I still really rate the place. Be prepared to stand and wait for a table, but the triage is organised and once..."
Hamish.rutherford
"The last time I was here the staff were rude and the food average. The staff now were excellent and very attentive, making sure everyone was always..."
Annie Bananie
"Consistently great experience. Prefab is packed consistently and yet the service is consistently prompt and friendly with the food of a high..."
Josh
"Very happy with service and food..."
Em
"The food was absolutely delicious. Service was great and were very kind. However we had to wait quite a while to be seated as the place was so busy..."
Jenfurr
"The winter soup -- beef and vegetable -- has an unassuming name but is quite delicious. Hearty and rich in depth. The addition of swede (?) and..."
Jade M.
"Great service! I would recommend ordering the specials, the are certainly worth it. The Salted caramel waffles are delicious!!! Good coffee...."
Kirstin
"Great place for lunch! I had the burger which came with chips. Was so nice! Atmosphere is good, can tell the place is popular as we waited 15 minutes..."
Kez
"Had a lovely breakfast today with workmates and highly recommend the food, it is delicious and the staff are really lovely. A couple of suggestions,..."
Anna Leslie
"Never disappointed when I come here! Had the sweet waffles, with nectarine, blueberries, white chocolate, Greek yoghurt and pistachios and it was..."
Maddi Hewitt
"Food is great and reasonably priced for the size and flavours. Good service, the front of house looked a bit confused when we got there but we..."
Shyamak Patel
"We came here with a table of about 8 and although they were packed out we were seated at a table within about 15 minutes, the wait staff were very..."
Rhegan Smith
"Always busy.  Always tasty.  Always satisfying.Prefab is insanely popular with inevitable queues and waits at peak times.  Once seated..."
Philip Reeve
"YUM! So delicious! Everything came quickly I had chia Bircher and Adam had potato gratin. For vegan it was sensational, so fresh and colourful really..."
Stacy Heyman
"Not for the unmedicated agoraphobic introvert with an anxiety disorder. But otherwise excellent.There are aspects of prefab that are truly..."
Duncan Galletly
"We needed a girls brunch. That was the reason for the outing. It had been more than two weeks since our final exam and we still hadn't debriefed. And..."
Grace Li
"Busy ! That's the first word that comes to mind when talking about prefab. Busy because the food is good, wouldn't push it to amazing but definitely..."
Ines
"Such a cool place! Menu looked amazing but unfortunately nothing vegan for me :( had to alter another meal. The menu looked so so so yummy for non..."
Georgia Dobbs
"Everything is just so awesome about this place (except for the people who also think this place is awesome) it's always busy!! Loved my hot chocolate..."
Miss Persistant
"Prefab is a great eatery in Wellington. I got the buckwheat waffles which were amazing and really delicious. My friend got the muesli which she..."
India Shores
"Prefab is a funky place in Wellington central! The winter salad is a must try it also comes with there house made sourdough! Their sweet treats are..."
Kate Hill
"Been here a few times for breakfast now.. Never seems to disappoint. Service is generally quick and friendly. Food is awesome. Great range available...."
Tyler Conelly
"I got the muesli from prefab which was pretty nice but I wouldn't rate it amazing! Presentation was kind of messy, we came on a super busy day though..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Food is very nice. Flavours are well balanced and I never leave feeling sick. The service is great. Wait staff are attentive but dont annoy you. The..."
Kate S
"Always busy and often have to wait for a table but it is delicious and efficient once you are seated. Recommend going before 10 on a Saturday...."
Annie Montgomery
"Firstly, the decor and atmosphere of this place is beyond amazing. I could literally sit in this cafe all day. The place is huge but is always super..."
Helena Chen
"Considering it's size and slightly industrial location, there were 6 people inside on arrival at 7am and at 8 is now packed! This is where locals..."
Daniel Franks
"One of my favourite cafe in Wellington. No matter how busy they are, we always been served and got food very quick. I like their coffee very much...."
One Way
"My favourite place for a casual lunch. Neat and clean Scandinavian atmosphere, and well presented food to match. I have been impressed with the..."
Kate Hirschman
"Prefab is one of my favourite places to come for breakfast or coffee on a weekday. The service is impeccable and the space is gorgeous. I go with a..."
Samantha Ryan
"The best cafe for breakfast in NZ from the fantastic decor, best paper napkins, friendly long serving and cheery staff, on premise made sourdough, to..."
Adriennenz
"So delicious. Awesome atmosphere. Great music. I got the salad and it did not disappoint. The staff are lovely. Good location too. Very cool place...."
Ella Howatson
"Good cafe. My friend recommended this one when she knows I like cafe L'affare. Coffee is good , as well as the cheeseburger. Quite a big burger..."
Hui Lee
"Big open space. I love sitting in a corner and just watch all the hustle and bustle go by. There's always so much happening and so much to see. The..."
Crissy
"Prefab is one of our Wellington favourites. The food is reliably good and staff are always really nice. Love the serviettes (if you've been you'll..."
Kate
"Food alway tasty and well presented with wonderful smells from the kitchen.  Staff welcoming and efficient.  A bit noisy at times but layout and..."
CCb
"Awesome place to brunch! So awesome that you usually have to wait for a table. But it's worth it. The iced coffees are not too sickly, just right...."
Humbleluxury
"I had such a great catch up here with friends. Fantastic quick service and the waitress was very helpful and helped me pick something of the menu...."
Heather Scott
"Fresh happenin' place! Nice invigorating environment. I am surprised to read the other reviews saying for them service took a while because the wait..."
Zabel Anoush Connor
"Prefab is right around the corner from where I live, so my flatmates and I are fairly frequent customers. Best bread in town (they sell the Oli rolls..."
Eleanor Hay
"Grat value, great quality. Excellent ambience, superb staff. On maybe 15 visits. And of course, Bridget without..."
Colin Kelly
"Staff here are great, I don't care what anybody says, service is..."
Saskia Wallace
"Consistency every visit is something I look for and Prefab does well. While upfront it isn't the most amazing or creative food, what I love at Prefab..."
Wilson Chau
"LOVED the Cheeseburger and Chips!Now, that is a burger made with love: tasty with surprising flavours from the salad, a great bun to home this..."
Reety
"By far my favorite cafe/brunch spot in Wellington! The food is always fab and the service is also fantastic even during busy times. I've dined with a..."
WellingtonDiner23
"The only place in Wellington who knows how to make an iced..."
Cat Lovett
"What a joy to return and find Jeff and Brigit back into the café business with Prefab ...... Sensational food, coffee and most of all happy friendly..."
Bruce J
"Lunch was lovely. Type of place to grab a great lunch and a glass of wine. Had a lovely vibe but if you are hard of hearing or wanting a quiet..."
Selective
"Came the other day and had my flat white coffee and my toast, the service was fast and knowledgeable beautiful flavours overall everything was..."
Manuel Moreno
"A fantastic, if not unique space and style (despite the hype). Plenty of room and light. Basic menu, done well (although having only eaten once I..."
Alex Thursby
"My husband and I went to lunch there on Friday. It was buzzing, a real mixture of people. I got the toasted panino with REAL prosciutto and REAL..."
Angie Serrao
"Wow called into Prefab today and it was buzzing. Talk about an opening day going off to a great start. We were greeted at the door by Bridgette one..."
Beverley Charlton
"I went to Prefab with my family after my friend raved about to me, and it was the best quality brunch I have had in a long time. My family and I have..."
Sophie Hunter
"Despite occupying a space similar to a small warehouse (130-seater), we waited 10-15 minutes before getting a table on a Saturday morning. This..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I have been coming to Prefab since it opened and it just keeps going from strength to strength. Popped in Saturday morning for breakfast and the kai..."
Kai Luv
"I have been a regular at Prefab since it opened earlier this year. I love their counter food; doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, tasty baguettes. They also..."
Coffee&Cake
"Very busy but staff were still speedy with service which is always a plus. Food is amazing, but prefab never disappoints. Fresh produce, amazing..."
Amy W
"Two of us arrived here at 12:15pm today on Monday. It’s a big restaurant but all the tables were taken except some chairs at a high table. They..."
Akiko
"We were looking for a place to have breakfast this morning. We got here and we were really surprised by the elegance of the place. We ordered eggs +..."
Deea L
"Wonderful. Very attentive staff. Very popular.strong own roasted coffee. Also a bakery. Highly..."
Paul Collins
"This is a masterclass on how to run a cafe! The interior is super cool with expansive seating available. We didn’t have any issues getting a table..."
Luke
"Architecturally a beautiful designed space. Large open plan with plenty of seating. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Washrooms too. Great homemade..."
A Bahrij
"Delicious food, I love that the waitress suggested I could get a half..."
Tamara Smart
"The best coffee in Wellington! Salad was delicious too and service was quick efficient and friendly. A must visit..."
Cherie Stevenson
"Great vibes, lots of seating but very busy! It’s easy to see why, the coffee was well made, their food are not too adventurous but that’s not a..."
Jerry Wong
"A bit loud with music. Avocado was not ripe. Food was..."
Linda Park
The Backbencher Gastropub
The Backbencher Gastropub
81/100 (4676 ratings)
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"Probably at the higher price end compared to the rest of the coffee shop we have checked out but definitely a good spot to sit and relax after..."
Aileen Gutierrez
"Lunch at the newly refurbished Backbencher today, with every meal receiving a 5/5 star rating! I had the roasted cauliflower bowl- not sure of exact..."
E M
"A well presented pub and eatery, enjoyed the beet salad with halloumi, however there was too much dressing so the salad in the bottom of my bowl was..."
David Burton
"Iconic bar. We arrived after the kitchen had closed so ordered a LOT of bar snacks for a group of 15+ people and were not disappointed. The staff..."
Maralda Williams
"A very interesting pub, catering to the political folk that work around it and those that just want to pop in for a drink and a bite to eat. There is..."
Wain Stanton
"The food was decent. I do not like the new way to order, it's just a fast food place rather than a restaurant. The acoustics is not..."
Hugo Bosman
"A cool spot to explore and have a cuppa in the capital especially if you are around the beehive, just walk cross the street. Fun to look at the..."
Maggie Chen
"We had a great time here, went on a Sunday night so it was relatively quite. Service was good and we weren't waiting long to receive our meals. We..."
T J
"above average food quality & service. that's why we have been there twice in last 3 - 4 months. also the Parliament is just cross road. it is..."
Fergus Mao
"One of my favourite spots in Wellington. Service is always spot on. As is the food and drinks offering! Thanks for looking after..."
Sam Miskimmin
"A Wellington institution that has been well renovated (again) with good food and a good range of beers. It ain't super cheap but the team are..."
Ben W
"Directly opposite Parliament, funny caricature statues, yummy food and nice..."
Victoria Piggott
La Cloche
La Cloche
84/100 (2197 ratings)
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"Great coffee, had the gourgeres which were delicious. The only feedback I would give is that the prices are slightly too high for what you..."
Max Barber
"Tout le mond, this cafe is the perfect place to sink your teeth into food worth actually paying for. None of this Seashore Cabaret, Zany Zeus..."
Randy The Reviewer
"A great place for a relaxed lunch, friendly staff and nice decor. I don't think you can beat a bowl of their French Onion Soup and a glass or two of..."
Stephen
"I love this cafe. The little cakes they have are delicious but they also have brunch. I’ve had the French toast twice and it is soooo good! The..."
SH
"We just had coffee and sweet. Dark chocolate mousse was so creamy melting in our mouth. They have a variety of sweets and they all look beautiful - a..."
Alex Ishikawa
"Quite nice place for morning pastry, tea, and coffee. Staff was friendly and the coffee was excellent. Skip the world wide coffee chain and try..."
Pam
"I heard this place was great and it definitely exceeded expectations. Some of the strongest coffee in the city. Food is amazingly delicious. Cheese..."
Kai Finder
"Been here (thorndon & once on the terrace) many times over the years, both for meals or a quick cuppa. Not been disappointed yet. Friendly, attentive..."
Nicola Cornish
"Loved it. It was very busy when went but the food was awesome, coffee great. We didn’t wait too long and even though the place was full it..."
Leeanne
"•• SUP Monday ••I LOVED they served Flight Coffee!I LOVED it & MY tummy LOVED it! Highly Recommended! Well Done & Thank You (both..."
MarvellousSeven
"We've been here so many times -- it's one of our favorites. I like the rosti - pictured below; he gets the savoury crepe. Good bread and coffee...."
Jade M.
"I have walked past La Cloche's Featherstone street outlet on my way to work many times and finally succumbed to the tempting delights on display..."
James Blackwell
"ATMOSPHERE: We went at lunchtime and it was hustle and bustle but not too loud. Spacious enough open spaces and bright. Enough seating with wall..."
Annie Bananie
"Love this place! It's usually busy but we still always manage to get a table. Their coffee is solid and they have a good selection of pastries and..."
Julia TVM
"I am a regular at la cloche. The coffee is fantastic and the food is in typical French style. The service can be slow and it is hard to get a table..."
Ian De Terte
"Went to La Cloche for the first time yesterday for lunch. Place was extremely busy, it was a full house. Ordered the steak/frites to be cooked medium..."
Maggie Cheung
"Been trying to get here for a few weeks but parking can be a challenge so there has been a build up to this breakfast. I had a mushroom and..."
RaeRae
"This was my third time back to La Cloche, I took my partner for a very late brunch, i had a chicken croissant which was super flaky and packed..."
Dylan Fuhrer
"My go to place with the best French breakfast the day before I go back on the Paleo Diet. NZ butter, real fruit jam, croissants plain an chocolate,..."
Miss Persistant
"First time visiting La Cloche today and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. My partner and I ordered coffees, a sweet treat and croissants that..."
Bree Turipa
"their dessert is the best in town, coffee is also great. But the lunch food are overpriced. My friend had a small steak which was also overcooked for..."
Carina Chang
"I came here the other week with a friend and had a really nice time. Firstly, the staff here are fabulous and very attentive. The food here is..."
LucyGoosey
"This rating is purely based on the yummyness of their almond croissant – sooooo good! ..."
Liz
"There are some restaurants where the mental image doesn't match the reality. I think la cloche is one of those. The brand image is one of excellent..."
Duncan Galletly
"La Cloche isn't somewhere I'd normally get to go, what with having no car, so it was a treat to go on a busy Saturday afternoon. I think it's a..."
Chris Carabine
"One of my favourite French cafes offering a good selection of French classics such as French onion soup, steak and frits, crepes, croque moniseur..."
Rosemary Young
"Had lunch at La Cloche today with my partner, one word - amazing. The french onion soup has to be the best I have ever had, oniony, cheesey and just..."
Chelle Robinson
"I've been to La Cloche twice now, and would recommend it as a French dining experience here in the capital. The staff have a relaxed attitude to..."
Cruz Johnson
"J'adore la Cloche! Came for Sunday lunch last weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was lovely for the children to hear some french being spoken,..."
Robyn Lovewell
"What a gorgeous French café! The food (both kitchen and counter) is totally authentic and really tasty. The coffee is very good too!It's a..."
Alice
"Fantastic!!! Had our first visit here today and what a little gem. Food was impeccable, service delightful and coffee spot on! Plenty of room and..."
Josh
"Stopped here for lunch today. The food was superb, simple, uncomplicated and very, very tasty. The staff were about the most helpful and cheerful..."
Ray
"Great for breakfast with good coffee. I really love its interior. Less crowded than the one in city. It feels so good to spend some times enjoying a..."
Brahmastyo Puji
"This cafe has nice fresh cafe food. We ordered that hash cakes with mushroom and ham (love the fresh salad and crispy hash) and we ordered that fresh..."
J K
"We were blown away by all the choices! There’s a million different things in the cabinets as well as a full on menu and everything looked..."
Isabella Clague
"Great food! Many options to choose from. I would definitely recommend it. A bit hard to find parking (like everywhere else in..."
Lucia Ferrari
"An absolutely stunning café! It was an impromptu visit, but I think we have found out place for catch ups during the day! The food was exquisite..."
zelda dahya
"Really great bakery! Delicious treats! Brilliant coffee. Friendly fast service. Great vibe. Really enjoyed that even though they were super busy,..."
Gen
"We tried three mains and each one had a unique yummy flavor. Staff were friendly..."
Farzana
"Have been a regular customer for years. French toast is my all time favourite. Their cabinet food and desserts are always good. And the team there..."
Cherry Huang
"We have been to this place 2 weeks ago for the first time with my fiance. We absolutely loved the atmosphere, servis, and treats. We have been..."
Michaela
"Had a really nice flat white that was just the perfect size. Tables were sparkling clean, seats were comfy, and the cafe is well laid out. Staff are..."
Jay Davis
"Lovely cafe with dine in or takeaway options. They had a limited menu when I went due to staffing issues but everything was still..."
Elizabeth Hadden
"Great service, delish food and plenty of seating. Order from the menu or out of their amazing cabinet selection - sweet or savoury! The french onion..."
Kate Cook
"Had a lovely time at La Cloche, I like this store a lot more than the central one! The soup was very nice and of course the desserts are always..."
Joa
"Loved it so much, we went back the next day! The French toast was delicious. I also got an eclair to go and Omgoodness… literally the best eclair..."
Heather Fronek
"Ahh, all so fine 😋 Coffee good Customer service v good. You can even get a piece of cheese to go with lunch- like by its self, how cool is..."
tam peters
"I really love going to La Cloche. The food when you enter looks amazing. The staff are welcoming and friendly. My food was really tasty, and it came..."
Josh Gately-Taylor
"Visited in the weekend during the holiday season and had no issues getting seated. Have heard this place is very popular in the weekend with the..."
Ben Wilson
"Came here for a nice Sunday brunch. The place was super busy but we managed to get a table fairly quick. The staff were very helpful. Unfortunately..."
Zdenek Matas
The Thistle Inn
The Thistle Inn
91/100 (2191 ratings)
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"I eat out 2-3 times per week most weeks. The Thistle is possibly Wellington's best kept dining experience secret. The food is fab, the staff are..."
Sean Wilson
"The thistle inn is a amazing place to have functions, (my wedding) from the very beginning and right up until the day they were friendly and..."
Laura Jones
"Had my 50th birthday party at the Thistle inn..was a great night and can't fault the staff as they were awesome � Thoroughly recommend for a..."
Carolyn Davies
"Awesome atmosphere yummy food and just a great place to drink quality wine and..."
Di Hutton
"I worked for the Thistle Tavern back in the 90's with my Dad and it was a favourite drinking spot for many of my uncles back in the day before it was..."
Alina Watson
"Wonderful evening last night at the Thistle. Superb wine matching and wonderful food - the smoked pork was the choice of two of my companions,..."
Rob McGregor
"Great food, great staff. Already making plans to..."
Morgan Ruigrok
"THistle Inn has been a favourite of my group of friends for some time. I have just enjoyed a birthday lunch there today with four of my friends. ..."
Elizabeth Johnstone
"Very attentive service, top-notch seafood chowder, and a nice piece of coffee-chocolate fudge to go with the..."
Malcolm Stayner
"Amazing feel to the pub. Has a very homely feel to it. Great selection of ales on tap and the staff are amazing too. Good work guys..."
William Allsop
"Gr8t place 4 the occasion . Warm and friendly..."
Annabelle Butler
"Great food and fabulous service from Kate last night. Would definitely reccommend..."
Amy Toomath
"Amazing service, food and ambience. Will definitely be back next time we are in wellywood! Ps. Pork crackling..."
Anna Laurent
"Looked after us for years while Wellington hosted the 7s. Will be sadly missed now it's moved to..."
Josh Te Kowhai
"Went there to celebrate my nephew's birthday.... just perfect for the occasion. Excellent food and amazing service (one of the nicest people ever....."
Monica Shin
"We had booked a room for a private function - staff Christmas Dinner. The actual place is so big that there were a variety of rooms and lots of other..."
Toakase Misa
"Booked the Marquee for the work Christmas Do. Jess made it stress free and was very helpful. They also had a booklet of package/platter options which..."
Kaisa Beech
"Excellent experience. Beautiful food. Great service, even a tour of the old building. Thank you. Made our visit to wellington extra special..."
joanna Oldham brown
"Had a great Friday night at the Thistle! Ordered the 2 for 1 October burger special. Outstandingly delicious. Staff were super friendly and..."
Carole Edwards Butters
"Great atmosphere, staff are super helpful and nice. Shoestring fries are some of the best in the..."
Damian
"Atmosphere, dining room venue amazing. Staff were superb and food fabulous. Follow up checking all was well after main course great. Strongly..."
Linda Patterson
"We saw a recommendation to visit The Thistle Inn for a meal by our hotel (social media post). We visited on a rainy night on 19 September. We were..."
Rebecca HH
"Historical place, my elderly supervisor could recall memories from his young age! The walls and floors are full of antiques. It gives a nice feeling..."
Roman Mortuza
"Very clean and comfortable dining environment Delicious meal with good..."
Fergus Mao
"A big thank you to the team, they really look after you regardless what you need. from gluten free to diary free they cater for it and the gluten..."
Hubert Kuzel
"My first time here at this absolute gem of a place. It's warm and inviting, casual yet sophisticated. The service was attentive and friendly, and..."
Georgie Ferrari
"I enjoyed the atmosphere. They were playing some jazzy type upbeat music. It was unexpectedly nice. I had the Butternut risotto. Very rich. Tasted..."
William Nachand
"It's our favourite bar in Wellington - lovely old pub that's been tastefully renovated. Great food and superb bar staff. Always have 2 or 3..."
John Hancock
"The private function room was perfect for celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary lunch with family and friends. The staff were very attentive, and..."
Barbara Gault
"Wow a great lunch with a friend. Impressive menu and impeccably executed. My scallops with black pudding was lovely and the accompanying salad..."
Wendy Page
"They are the epitome of hospitality. Service and food were top notch with very knowledgable and professional staff members who are passionate about..."
Panz C
Enigma
Enigma
84/100 (2175 ratings)
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"Have been here for breakfast’s! Like the ambience of this place and love the location!..."
Komal.Sharma
"Loved the casual vibe, the artwork 🖼 and graffiti interior was really impressive. Liked the mocha coffee ☕️ with skin milk, had a strong taste..."
Veeral Patel
"Walking in I didn’t have a great impression at all. I thought we would be seated, yet had to go to the counter to ask for menus and a table. Though..."
Bella Miriam
"enigma is one of the best places to eat in Wellington! the menu is super diverse as is the cabinet food, there are options for people of all dietary..."
Regan Thompson-Taurima
"Absolutely delicious and so reasonably priced. Cabinet food is also fantastic. Good atmosphere and all the staff is really lovely. Went here twice in..."
Christabel
"Simply the place to go to! You can not fault this place when you need to go for a quick meal or even a small meal. I have been here multiple times..."
Ina Tofaeono Ale Aulalo
"This cafe is located in the heart of wellington central. I ordered fish n chips, fettuccine and bounty hot chocolate! It all tasted so good. They..."
Balween Kohli
"The burgers are my favourite especially the enigma burger! I also love the milkshakes! The place has great variety in food- ice cream, gelato,..."
Kylie
"Know that song that's heavily featured on tik tok about peoples crushes?You could make a vid using all the goodness in the gelato freezer...."
Crumpet King
"Affordable and yum. The portions are generous and the food always looks great and tastes flavourful. Cool decor and the cabinet food looks awesome..."
Ronia Ibrahim
"Nice staff and atmosphere, not amazing but definitely not bad. Solid amount of room and not too packed. Good lighting if you like to take insta..."
Picky Doggo
"Recently visited Enigma and I was so impressed I had to give them top points for 1) service....on point, friendly, welcoming ✔️✔️2)..."
Foodie
"Value for money, mainly for the student population, their interior decor is an eclectic mix of street/hipster/bohemian. Affogato is really good,..."
James Ong
"Enigma cafe has the best chai lattes!!! The service is great and the staff are sooo awesome! There’s an inside seating area and..."
Sheryl
"Love coming here! Easily one of the best pancake options in Wellington central. Been several times and although it can get a bit hectic and busy,..."
Allie Meek
"We had our lunch to celebrate my birthday. We ordered Beef Stroganoff and Pan Fried Sirloin Steak. They served big meals that one meal can..."
Jann Montalan
"Came in for dinner. Had a reservation at 7, came in late and staff were kind and flexible. Came in with 13 people (aged from 4years old to 67). Was..."
Lakaingu97
"Went here last night with a group of 7 people and had the best time! I had the Halloumi Burger and it was delicious 😍 excellent friendly service..."
Hannah.milne11
"Team breakfast here. 10 of us. 8:30am. We had a table inside. We were squeezed onto two tables but we added another one to give us..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Unexpected location for a café, but nevertheless, lovely café with great breakfast options that are different from most breakfast places. Great for..."
Belle
"Have been going to Enigma for years. Can’t stay away from the halloumi burger and their fries/wedges! Decor is funky and staff to match. Great..."
Faith Courtney
"Enegma has been our go to place for brunch for a long time. If you want delicious cafe food in the CBD, this place should be on your list. The place..."
Sotaro Ochiai
"My childhood friend took me here, first impression; groovy, hip, cool, I like it. Had the Lasagna (meat of cause) with hot chocolate. First of the..."
Camellia
"Somehow I always find myself at this cafe, cheap prices for big meals. Can’t beat it! The groovy set up makes for a great place for everyone. My..."
Gemma Krebs
"Food is good with decent sized portions. I had the French Toast which tasted really good. The decor is really cool and hip, kind of retro and quirky...."
Rochelle Holland
"My favorite place. Top notch picks Gnocchi bacon and mushroom Roast veg risotto Makes me sad writing this review as I'm in Akld..."
Thompson AJ
"Wanted something tasty and reasonably priced so thought to give this place a go as it's always busy when I walk by. I wasn't disappointed. The price..."
Christian
"Great food and experience every time. Very handy that it is open late into the evening when craving a hot drink! The fries are awesome and great..."
Amy
"Massive coffees available. Good selection of food on the counter and hearty menu all at good prices. Milkshakes could be a bit better, I had one..."
Felicity
"I love this place! For $14 you get a huge burger (bigger than at any restaurant) with egg, bacon, beef the lot! The cheesecakes and gelato are great..."
William Donaldson
"We were in Wellington a few months ago, one of our friends had recommended this place to us. Walked in & the place was busy, but luckily there was a..."
Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien
"Pretty bloody good. Beautiful cabinet of cakes- passion fruit cheesecake and chocolate berry tart are the goodies. Great looking..."
Pastaton
"A staple in central Wellington. Casual and relaxed atmosphere. Always busy and attracts a mixed crowd: students, businessman, artists, rugby players,..."
Gigio T
"Had the big Breakfast very good this place doesn't look that great but food very good. coffee was also great the best I've had in town over the last..."
Mark Etheridge
"Their ice chocolates are legit the best~Always come here with friends to hang out and chill!I heard that out back used to be a smoking area but that..."
Jess
"Huge portions decent priced! Great to pop in any time for a decent sized meals and good service hip cafe very positive vibes! Coffees aren't too bad..."
Angie Liu
"A late night Wellington staple. It's a little grimey which I like. Excellent coffee, great selection of cakes at an excellent price, affordable wine..."
The Food Snob
"Great food and service with a nice environment. The quality and amount of food served was definitely worth it. This was my favourite place to eat..."
George Diego
"Great spot to grab some good counter food with a varied menu as well. I especially like that you can get almond milk! Always had quick service and..."
EsmeEats
"Amazingly similar to midnight espresso in the sense of Cuban interior and ruffled late night scone and lattes. This is a great place to bring friends..."
Mana
"Heard alot about this place so finally got a chance to visit this place(as it was fortunately sunnyday). Well I went to this place with my hubby..."
Priyanka Silswal
"Loved this cafe. Very busy with great atmosphere. Good selection of food all reasonable prices. We went on a busy Friday night for dinner. I got a..."
Ashley
"I've been visiting Enigma for a few years now and it is one of my top cafes in Wellington! The atmosphere is unique and friendly, the value for money..."
Angus Allan
"Yasss ! Enigma Cafe ! Always go here and the best thing is the gelato hmmm yum ! The burger the salad and i ordered something more were really good..."
Lexie Vi
"Definitely a place to go if you're ever in Wellington. I stopped here with my partner for breakfast. Decent sized servings, reasonable pricing and..."
Charlotte Ayrey
"Great cafe to stop and have lunch. A wide range of options available on the menu. We had gnocchi with bacon and spinach, steak sandwich and shared a..."
Lisa Whyte
"Handy location and open for long hours. Had a wonderful French toast with banana and bacon plus a cup of latte for breakfast the other week. Sesame..."
Sau
"Came here cause it was rather busy inside. So must be a good thing. I was right. The staff were friendly laid back. The food was obviously made by..."
Eve Lewis
"Visiting Wellington over the Waitangi weekend for an exhibit and catch up with friends.On Saturday, we decided to go have lunch at Enigma..."
Alice P
"Ordered a Mango Milkshake, and a Beef Burger. For $14 was good value, I liked how how the burger came with a side of fries and a decent amount of..."
Victoria Saunders
"Life is too short for bad food you will not have that problem here.Great food good portion size,Fresh tasty gnocchi was light & delightful..."
Haumanakeakua
"A busy cafe, great to come for someBreakfast.. The pancakes and a milkshake seem to hit the spot and set you up for the day. They have a good..."
Rhodri Williams
"Good is pretty good, I had the wedges with cheese and bacon and it was well cooked and seasoned, they also have a unique selection of gelato one of..."
Matt Jeng
"Usually I am the biggest advocate for enigma but one Monday instead of the usual amazing gluten free bread that's puffy and soft and fresh fruit (see..."
Stacy Heyman
"Lovely staff and industrial atmosphere hereI had pancakes with fruit and a flat white. The pancakes were drool worthy! So fluffy on the..."
Annette Wong
"Enigma has a lot going for it; location, size, decor, I just wish they would hit it out of the park with a point of difference that would take the..."
RaeRae
"Been there only two times but so far not disappointed. And to be honest I don't think I'll ever will be. I haven't tried the savory food, really just..."
Ines
"Ive been to many cafes and enigma always offer cheap and good brunch.. I had eggs benedict today and it was yummy. Their coffees are good too.. What..."
Miss J
"Nice place, good service. Fresh food and delicious dessert :) :) :) every time I come to this place everything is very good. All the dishes had a lot..."
Loly
"Was looking for a place for dinner and passed by Enigma. Loved the Retro interior and the layback atmosphere. I had Beef Nachos my friend the chicken..."
Peter W
"Enigma is a funny old beast, I actually frequent here quite often but I'm getting to the point where one dish doesn't make the place. (Pan fried..."
James Ford
"Yummy beef lasagne for cheap... Always a win. Service was friendly enough. I've walked past this place many times and never looked twice, but it's a..."
Lizannepitt
"Enigma is a great place with one of the best locations in wellington I feel. The staff are always nice to me and my friends and we have had many..."
James Fale
"Everytime I say E-nig-ma I have to say it like Dr Evil. (Mmmmag-ma) I was here for a coffee when I was visiting a while back... (man I drink a lot of..."
Cheesyweesy
"Perfect environment to catch up after a long day! They also make brilliant cakes (Lime and White Chocolate Cheesecake - GENIUS!) and the ambience was..."
Andrew Alan Mahoney
"Enigma is a quirky cafe & bar located on Courtenay Place, Wellington. It's loved by many and its atmosphere described as relaxed and cozy with a..."
Sophia
"Say what you want about Enigma but I always get a great coffee when I go there. Cheap food, beautiful slices, cakes and now ice cream! Food always..."
Ellie Jade Baker
"We ate a banoffee cheesecake after a long search for a cheesecake on a Sunday night,the place is really nice,price is reasonable expensive and except..."
Raul
"These reviews must be from a different era, because this is by far the friendliest cafe, with the best value, best variety, and best attitude in all..."
Welly Lover
"When I read those rude reviews I just feel sad. I think Enigma is a great little relaxed cafe especially for the young, smokers, mothers with kids..."
Rozellia Boland
"Love this place. The burgers are great, all the menu food I've tried has been great and their cabinet food is good, though can be dry if you get..."
Sophie Boot
"I had a burger here and was very impressed with it. Although I was in a rush I found that I couldn't leave this meal to be left sitting. Usually drop..."
Jonathan Dysart
"This is the best cafe in Wellington.Everything I've had off the menu or from the cabinets has been amazing. The only negative is that the..."
Lucy
"Landed here pretty late and were refused food since the kitchen had shut :( However the desserts on display looked so delicious, we came back here..."
Omnomnivore
"Such a cool little place which continues the vibe and feel of it’s predecessor Espressoholics. Popped in for a spot of lunch after some morning..."
Mark Panapa
"I love this place! I used to live in Wellington a year ago and would come here all the time. I’ve been moved away from Wellington for about 10..."
Danielle henaghan
"Excellent find hidden away. Very attentive service and incredibly well presented and tasty waffles. Great tasting coffee, could have been a bit..."
Heledd Davis
"Was super 👌 impressed with the food and service at Enigma Cafe, the atmosphere is nice and relaxing day and night. My dad and i ordered the loaded..."
Matthew Wallace
"Would've passed it if we weren't google mapping. Came here after reading a review about it having the best pancakes in Wellington. Ended up getting..."
Te Aomarama Anderson
"Very cool little spot in the city. They serve an awesome breakfast with great coffee options, and they had loads of desserts, pastries, and even..."
Daniel Perez
"Great location, old style interior from 60's, overall vibe is awesome, friendly staff, prompt service. Fine coffee from humming bird and delicious..."
Sergey Sergeev
"Longtime classic Wellington cafe, survived the pandemic and is “same as it ever was!” Amazing looking dinner plates coming out of the kitchen,..."
John Louie
"Went in for a coffee and got served by the small red haired girl. Super lovely girl made our experience enjoyable and made an awesome coffee! Looking..."
Amina Biu
"Beautiful place to have a a great coffee and lunch. The staff members are friendly and helpful and are willing to help you make decisions about their..."
Kevin James van Duuren
"Nice big bowls of coffee, food and vibes, in a good location, nothing to complain, worth of a..."
Elva Melville
Jj Murphy & Co
Jj Murphy & Co
74/100 (2174 ratings)
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"Was served by LOVELY waitress who attended to all our needs. We were a party of old school friends from the 60’s and Madison was our very special..."
Kiki Clarke
"Became busier as the night went on. Very popular place. Cheap jugs for $10! Looked to have had a good menu, however didn’t order anything. Was warm..."
Chelsea
"To be honest, I only ever come here for 241 meals on Mondays, but they are great! The pies are huge and such a great deal if you get 2 for the price..."
Steff.ho
"2 4 1 Mondays are the BOMB! Gave the cottage pie a whirl. If you're not worried about carbs this badboy will send you to potatoe heaven. Creamy mash,..."
Crumpet King
"Had a couple of vodka red bulls and 2-4-1 pizza meat lovers and margarita. The chips with Irish curry is to die for. Awesome service and great..."
CaucAsian Foodie
"Love this place for breakfast You get egg, baked beans, sausage, hash browns, bread and add bacon for $12Good value for money Very..."
Tim 51
"JJ Murphy & Co has delivered great service and food in my subsequent visits. The 2 for 1 meals on Monday nights are great value for money,..."
Liam White
"We often go here for the Two For One ribs. Always a really good deal for the price. Definitely recommend the ribs. The service is also really good,..."
Kalo
"Came for dinner tonight and it was so tasty. Ordered the stuff chicken with a side of fries plus a glass of wine. The dish was cooked perfectly and..."
Sharon Harvey
"$10 jugs hell yeha. Its also real warm with the heaters outside and pool to play on the inside and also right next to the shisha place lol lit. ..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Wow great meal had the 500g kiwi steak meal was perfectly cooked med rare, My girlfriend had the Rib Eye just need some more cooking but apart from..."
Jelly
"Out for a dsy in the big city lead us to be walking past JJ Murphy & Co at lunch time. Their menu seemed appealing so why not we thought. On entry..."
Coffee Lover
"Had breakfast here, was really lovely, nice atmosphere and friendly staff.  I had the Murphy Breakfast, it was really yummy. My friend had the..."
Rosie
"huge sized portions and tasty. have good weekday deals also. nice little irish bar without being the sterotypical irish place. good music also on the..."
Ohhh Neil
"Went here with a large group for a work Christmas lunch and we all really enjoyed our meals. The spicy chicken burrito I had was delicious and was..."
LucyGoosey
"Nice place on Cuba mall. Nice food, great beers and the atmosphere just tops it off. I always come here when I visit Wellington. Nothing to improve..."
EssJay
"Murphy is a big irish pub but it still cozy and pleasant to go to. Food is in a quite large quantity and they do have some very attractive deals on...."
Ines
"Cozy Irish themed pub, love the look of it, feels a little like stepping back in time. Always really cozy with a nice warm smoking area outside on..."
Rhodri Williams
"Me and 9 other people in my family went here last night (Thursday 6th August) We got there at 7pm and was shown to our table, near a blazing..."
Sally Ann Smith
"I like the interiors of the pub. it is very homey.Service is awesome. Burgers were very nice and juicy. Would definitely return to this place and..."
MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio
"A good bar for a drink with tap beers! The food was average but the atmosphere and location made up for it! The tap beers were delish and the prices..."
Jean Lee
"Four words: Garlic and Cheese Bread.I have never, experienced garlic and cheese bread like these guys do. I dont usually eat a lot, but..."
Ns
"I Would like to thank JJs for Michael Banks wake after his funeral, the food was great and 1/2 price drinks for Mikes friends.And thank you for..."
Mary-Ann Banks
"Contrary to the negative reviews, I dined here with my partner on a Wednesday night, and, we were both pleasantly surprised.He ordered the..."
Mandy Davison
"Excellent pubFood was plentiful and of good qualityLovely atmosphereMusician goodSunday night..."
Glenn Town
"Quite a high rating but there is just nothing bad to say about it...Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Great menu. Good prices. VERY..."
WineListPlease
"Great atmostphere - even in the morning! Fantastic staff, great location, very cheap and hearty breakfast meals. Will be back when next in..."
KirstyT
"A great place for a cold ale or a hearty pub meal. Love the little stained glass booths. Meals are great, good size & quality and even thought..."
Merryn
"We hadn't planned on eating att JJ Murphy's, but it was New Year's Eve, and not much else was open!As it turned out, we were pleasantly..."
Sue Smith
"We are lunch on a Wednesday in November and it was not super busy. There were plenty of tables and 3 people working the bar so service was good. You..."
Steve Ingalsbe
"Great place, great food and well priced. We went back twice here in one week just to be able to try another meal given that the first one was so..."
Paul Van Zyl
"Love J J Murphys, as usual lovely staff and yummy food. I had the steak was really yum and the chips were so good! My partner had the pork munster I..."
Ange Smith
"Wow what a neat place I love my Irish Pubs and this place was fantastic! Played all the great Irish songs, meal was great also mini chicken Parma was..."
Taryn Arnold
"What a great pub! This is what I would call a classic Irish style pub. Great beers and ciders on tap. Murphy's really reminds me of the pubs we went..."
Lisa Greene
"Had a fantastic time here over 2 days. Good pizzas on their Wednesday 2 for 1 deal and fun having dinner & playing pool on..."
Rudy Kokx
"Here for the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final! Go the AB’s!!! The place is chocka! The atmosphere is awesome! A range of young and old having a great..."
Rowan Pringle
"Wonderful Irish bar for atmosphere customer service and really enjoyable night Thanks so..."
Dennis Rollings
"Great value for money. Friendly staff. Wonderful food. Only thing that let them down was as a group of four we had our food at different times so we..."
Philip Lee
"Lots to choose from on the menu and the meals were huge and really tasty. Very good value for the price. I had the pork rack, others had chicken..."
Maggie Game
"Good lovely atmosphere, liked the small seating booths. Food was plentiful and..."
Mark
"Second time there and what a lovely place. Tried a vegetarian pizza which was to die for, apple pie was excellent and the beer and service were just..."
Alexis Besson-Mackain
"Very tasty and cheap food. They got cheap lunch deals and I will come back..."
Jannis K.
"The place is located in Cuba Mall and it's one of my favourite places to visit on a lunch break. The staff are always friendly, and the food is great..."
Joe Horvath
"Steak was outstanding. Cooked to perfection and tender as well. South american chef knows his meat. Sizable portion and tender. Bring an appetite. ..."
Eddie Lyttle
"The bartender Ellis for our private function was absolutely amazing. So chill and took great care of us. Great bants as well. Top notch..."
R Donovan-Roelants
"I love watching sports here. 😂🤌 It has a projector screen so yeah definitely watch sports..."
Folototo Skelton
Loretta
Loretta
82/100 (2165 ratings)
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"Ate here for a weekday breakfast. Menu has a good selection of items at different price points. Breakfast scone very reasonable for..."
Littlemiss
"Been there for a Sunday late brunch, the food was AMAZING. We had salmon, croque Madame, eggs on toast and we shared a potato and pesto pizza. The..."
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"Came here for lunch on a week day - Very spacious cafe with a good variety of lunch choices. We had pulled pork and chicken sandwiches- they were..."
Anna Griffin
"Love the cheese scones! Attentive and friendly service. Wish they were open Monday’s, which is more about me wanting to have the option to dine..."
Ruth Young
"Came here for lunch and got the charred eggplant salad. This was so good! Simple flavours but everything put together made it flavourful and..."
SpoonMe
"Went here with family, we all enjoyed our dishes immensely. I had the lamb skewers with eggplant tho it was smallish and wish I’d ordered a side as..."
Francesbutler64
"I had read the reviews so was wanting to try this pl for ages. Went here for lunch today and it was fantastic. I was very surprised by the portions..."
Sei
"Absolute favorite brunch spot in Wellington! The menu is so quirky and delicious. My partner and I come here all the time, yet are always able to try..."
Anna.Hooper
"Loved the salads, very generous portions. One of my best spots in Wellington. We came here twice within a week, the second experience was..."
Seo
"Amazing ever changing menu only surpassed by the quality and presentation of the food. Great service to boot. Now flagged as a favourite for the..."
Steve Bird
"I’ve yet to see an Asian Fusion dessert menu that makes me stay on for desserts, so after a fabulous dinner elsewhere, we strolled along to..."
Kiwi FIFO Chef
"Ordered the mushroom pizza here and it was sooo good!! Great service and ambience. Ordered the carrot cake for dessert which wasn’t too bad...."
Grace Mascarenhas
"Great place and great service. The food is also quite characteristic and tastes unique and good at the same time. I usually have the Freekeh which..."
Thom Mayne
"This place is so beautiful and the menu so extensive and unique! I had the chicken soup with fresh bread and it was delicious as well as the banana..."
Lizzie
"A real lovely place with a great team working to keep everything flowing! My sister and I shared the Pomegranate Bread / Chicken Pizza / Beef..."
Heather Ngamanu
"Great service and very attentative staff. Food, breads and coffee were really good but took over an hour to arrive. The place is really busy so be..."
Mell Lee
"4 words Good food great service. Had the banana cake. It was great. Also tried out the waffles with bacon. It was amazing. The flavors went about..."
Evan Thomas
"Love this place. Lots of carefully thought out salads, pizzas etc and the best roast chicken in Wellington. Love that the meat is all free range and..."
Hadley Fierlinger
"Everything about the Loretto is divine. Divine food, divine ambiance etc etc. I had the bircher muesli with poached quince and what can I say but it..."
Megha Dogra
"My favorites here are the woodfire pizzas and the cheesecakes. The pizzas might take a while but definitely worth the wait. The space itself is also..."
Bea Nguyen
"Highly recommend this place. The food was awesome! I do love the fennel pizza. And also all those dessert are super tasty. Definitely will visit..."
Xiaofan Zhou
"I came here as I was walking past looking for somewhere with some good cabinet sweets for afternoon tea at a friend's place. Bought Portuguese egg..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Great service, great food, what more can I say other than I will definitely be visiting again !! Once we placed our order it didn't take long before..."
Linlin
"A group of 4 of us arrived at just after 5 on a Saturday night and were seated right away. Staff were super attentive and helpful when it came to..."
Hannah Eaton
"Loretta is a well oiled machine. The staff are on the ball from the minute you set foot inside the large and bustling establishment; the maitre'd..."
Siobhan
"Went for dinner last night, got a table straight away, the staff were warm and friendly. The food was slightly disappointing it was overly seasoned..."
Angela Osborne
"Nice food and plenty of space so it's almost always possible to get a table. Food is a little expensive but generally worth it. The pizzas are my..."
Harry Chapman
"Had saturday breakfast and was very pleasantly surprised to see they have REAL bread! As in Scandinavian style rye bread, freshly baked. And they..."
Julia TVM
"This is my new favourite pizza place in Wellington. I orderes their mushroom pizza and it was amazing. My friend ordered their pasta and it was also..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Beautiful room, great staff, talented kitchen. We've been here 3 times over the last half year - brunch, lunch, and dinner -- and the kitchen has..."
Jade M.
"Bacon and banana are an amazing pair but why banana when Loretta can strawberries???? I still remember that day when I question the possibility of..."
Nitia Sari
"I have been a regular customer at Loretta since it opened and I visit at least once or twice a month. Loretta's reputation for the highest quality of..."
Vivienne Bedford
"Just wow...from the service that is exceptional to the food that you cannot fault. What an incredible establishment. The design and decoration is..."
Rebecca
"I've had the fritters and the soup from here and they were both amazing! Wholesome food that's filling and nutritious. The bread that was served with..."
EsmeEats
"I have been to Loretta's a few times now and it's always busy so they must be doing something right. Today I had the sweet toast is which is..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Lovely atmosphere with a good mix of people. Service was efficient and the meal was light and refreshing. The coconut and melon tea is simply..."
Zainab
"I was blown away by this place! I have been hearing good things about Loretta from my workmates, so when my friend from Auckland visited Wellington,..."
Gerhard Joseph
"Team lunch. First visit here. Nice decor. There is a table by the entrance with all the cakes/deserts on it. They looked epic!The menu has..."
Sean P E Fleming
"This is one I will be coming back to time after time until I wade through the entire menu! It will take a while as I'm going to have to keep flying..."
DL
"Service was ok. Very busy day with mothers day. Meals were really good however a little pricey. I had the pie which wasn't bad but cant say i would..."
Greg Holland
"My love for Loretta borders on obsessional. This place is huge so even in peak dining hours it's easy to be seated. The staff were so welcoming and..."
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"Fresh and tasty food with an ever changing menu.The interior is all blonde wood and smooth surfaces - very Scandinavian in..."
Philip Reeve
"Definitely a good experince!My Husband and I went there for a dinner and we wait a little bit for the table but then the service was super fast and..."
Elena Elisewin
"Came here for brunch & had been told the coconut yoghurt was a must try. Definitely agree. Had the waffles with bacon + coconut yoghurt and it was..."
Michele
"LOVE LOVE LOVE LORETTA! Always my go to place when i head out into wellington city!I am always impressed with the food.In fact I am..."
Scarlett Nightingale
"Nice place, good service. Really fresh dish, good advice to try it. The menu have healthy options. I would like to visit it again. The carrot..."
Loly
"I tend to shy away from places that get loads of attention as they often don't live up to the hype but Loretta stands out as a place that not only..."
Auckland Food Tours
"Came here today and loved it! Very cool industrial look. Interesting variety in food and lovely staff. I had the granola with Greek Yougurt instead..."
Georgia Keir
"Absolutely lovely atmosphere to be in even when it's really busy. Great light and also comfortable. The staff are really nice the service is great...."
Lucy Wills
"Went to Loretta this evening for a staff function and I have to say I was very impressed. I love restaurants that place an emphasis on healthy..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Absolutely love this place! Their pizza is really good, I recommend the chicken or the artichoke pizza. Service is good, decor is great and venue is..."
Miss K
"Pearl lustre walls, exposed concrete pillars, polished concrete floors, gentle pine furniture, Scandinavian/industrial, clean and..."
Duncan Galletly
"Went to Loretta two days in a row a few weeks ago. Once for Lunch and the next day for Brunch. What I love the most is the vast range of..."
Sarah Reynolds
"Wow! I had heard fantastic things about Loretta and I was not disappointed. My boyfriend and I went in for a casual Saturday lunch and were lucky to..."
Kat Dugdale
"I got the sweet toastie and it's one of the best things I have ever eaten. It was absolutely delicious!! And for 13.50 I almost couldn't finish is..."
Lorna
"Great experience all round! Unique wood and neutral Nordic decor sets the scene for incredible food and good service. Friendly quick and relaxed..."
David Palfreyman
"I love the Scandi-influenced interior, its light brown wooden tables and white paint gives the place a light and appealing feel.I have to..."
Mind The Crumbs
"Great food, service and atmosphere! Quality wholesome foods :) One of my favourite places to eat in Wellington! I recommend the eggs or waffles for..."
Davo & Sarah
"I had a great experience few days ago, my food was yummy and the waitress was so nice and friendly. They take care of all the details of the..."
Chris Vera
"Came in for dessert last night! Had the vegan raspberry chocolate cake which was really yummy! Staff were friendly and efficient. Menu looks amazing..."
Mueslilo
"Sister cafe to the famous and ever-so-popular Floriditas, Loretta is less than a block away and also on Cuba Street. Occupying a much larger store..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I've been to Loretta twice for brunch and blown away both times. Their breakfast rice is outstanding. Really good service, nice coffee, varied good..."
Katherine MacGregor
"Popped in for an early breakfast while visiting Wellington. Gorgeous interior, a little scandy/industrial. Welcoming friendly staff. Strong smooth..."
Lara Wills
"We have been recommended to Loretta by several friends. What a gorgeous but quirky restaurant. The decor and service were outstanding. The menu is..."
Adriennenz
"Had the soup today for lunch. Was really nice and relatively healthy. Love the decor and layout of the cafe, really nice place to eat over all...."
I Love Food
"We went as a group of 11 people on a busy Saturday morning. It didn't feel rushed and while we were busy they made sure that we had enough water and..."
Jenjaroo
"What to say about Loretta? The decor is modern and clean and very woody!! The dining space is pretty big but the staff are attentive and always on..."
Chris Carabine
"Good wholesome food treated and offered right - and our group left replete and refreshed ... and satisfied on just about all fronts. Additional staff..."
Bos
"I chose to go to Lorettas today for my birthday lunch with my 5 yr old and husband. It was really busy when we entered and I couldn't see any spare..."
Cassandra Corbett
"Love Lorettas!  I love the changing menu with its consistent abundance of fresh seasonal vegetables, the simple but stylish atmosphere, the..."
Maya Arrow
"This cafe is easy to miss on first visit - tucked away next to Slowboat on Cuba St, with no prominent sign outside. However, inside its hard to..."
Eleanor Hay
"I REALLY want to like this place, but it's proving a challenge. The menu is fabulous - it's innovative and different and there are some great..."
Anna Garland
"We went for an unexpected meal here last Thursday. We were just walking past and read the menu. Loved it! The service was friendly and..."
Liz G
"I had my birthday dinner at Loretta last Friday night. It was excellent! Great food, lovely service and nice atmosphere. My partner and I..."
Ruth M
"Great brunch! Really quick service. Was busy on Sunday mid morning and were seated straight away with no booking. Food was really great,..."
Lucy O'Donovan
"I visited Loretta for dinner with family recently and thoroughly enjoyed a dining experience! I found the food to be absolutely delicious and..."
William Patterson
"It's been a few years since I've visited Wellington, and I'm glad this restaurant is still around. I had fond memories of dining here last time..."
Edgar Liu
"Ordered several small plates for sharing. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the food. So much finesse in the dishes! The fennel and radish salad..."
Clara
"Greeted with a smile on arrival, and promptly shown to a table. Friendly staff, with prompt water replacement when bottle nearly finished! Waffles..."
Colin MacPhee
"Astonishing development! Loretta is the first restaurant we’ve ever been to (and we’ve asked the question of at least a hundred) which has said..."
Hamish Pringle
"Good atmosphere for a Monday night, but I imagine it would be jumping by the end of the week. The food was fabulous and so flavoursome. The fig salad..."
Mary-Louise O'Brien
"Great mushrooms on toast, lots of tables inside and quite packed as well. Service pretty..."
Peony Yang
"Wonderful dinner experience. The menu is full of yummy fresh seasonable produce and quality protein. The portion is generous for sharing and the..."
Royal Reed
"Such unique food but they pull it off —peaches on pizza, bubbly wine on tap, fenugreek cheese, and the best pate I’ve had in years. The server..."
Alice Twitchell
Great India
Great India
78/100 (2156 ratings)
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"Best Indian food in Wellington...."
Tatiana Tairi
"Fantastic. Consistently great food and great service. I've been a regular here for a long time and frankly its my favourite food place in wellington...."
Happy Reviewer
"Solo business trip on a miserable grey evening. Service here is very friendly, good selection of vegetarian dishes. Coconut rice especially good...."
Raman Singh
"Excellent customer service, top of the line Indian food.Each curry had different taste and aroma, value for money.Will recommend every..."
Aditya Jagtap
"Very friendly staff and the butter chicken and chicken korma was divine.I will definitely be back againThe restaurant was fairly busy as..."
Tim 51
"Got lunch takeaway from here today & it was delicious- I am not a big fan of Indian food but gave this a try after some recommendations - got 1 of..."
Sei
"Excellent restaurant. Great all round experience. 10 out of 10 times I go there I receive excellent service. I really appreciate that about the..."
James Ong
"Great India lived up to the name. Delicious take away saag with lamb paired with a Syrah and naan. Service was fast and friendly. We will be back...."
Erin Robinson
"Very impressed with this place! Came here tonight with my partner and was seated right away. The staff took extra care with creating a great customer..."
Sophia Fairbrass
"On a cold winter lunch this is a great place to spend an hour. I meet a few friends here and excellent quality and tastes, hosts are very welcoming...."
Megha Dogra
"Relaxed and friendly feel to the place, but perhaps too relaxed in terms of service. As a Brit I've eaten a few curries in my time - and I thought to..."
Felicity
"The best Indian restaurant in Wellington. Exceptional service and fantastic food. A wide range of food choices. Definately worth the price you..."
Jason Berryman
"Had a fabulous night Saturday 11th Feb  food and service outstanding , manager brilliant and very professional  certainly be back G & L..."
Ged Ebbrell
"This place has a very calming ambiance. Very good hospitality. We ordered tandoori chicken which was very tender and delicious. Karahi paneer..."
Anupama Samantroy
"The food is absolutely delicious and such a great deal for what you get. I had the bhuna josh curry with pullau rice and garlic naan, everything was..."
Sobhanya Kim
"Came here with a big group of 10, including 2 vegans (myself and my partner) and this restaurant were amazing and full of advice and help about..."
Anna Lambert
"Best Indian food eaten outside of India. Flavours hit the right note. Perfection in every dish. Courteous, attentive and friendly staff. Will surely..."
Sowmya Krishna
"Great food. The Goan pork curry is definitely spot on. Great value for money. Much better than most of the other Indian restaurant in Wellington...."
Shyamak Patel
"Went to The Great India tonight for my sister's birthday and the service is 5 star!! We ordered Naan and rice for a table of 6 and couldn't even..."
Kyla R
"Amazing how places you pass everyday can be taken for granted but then once you enter into their atmosphere enjoy the company of others with..."
Mana
"Had the best garlic naan bread from here, so tasty! Also really enjoyed the vegetarian dumpling dish but found the chicken madras pretty bland and..."
EsmeEats
"Hands down the best Indian food I've had. The wait staff is fantastic, and they can go through the menu items clearly if needed. The entrees alone..."
Sina Tupou
"Man I like a good curry, but I find it very hard to find one. Maybe it's my British taste having not grown up with the New Zealand style of curry,..."
Sean P E Fleming
"The food was just wow! The lunch menu was incredible and so was the taste. Great indian flavours and great value for money! A must visit place if you..."
Hharkirat Siingh
"I have tried a few Indian restaurants but the butter Chicken and prawn dish prepared here was absolutely delicious that I must rate this restaurant..."
Amorita Maharaj
"We went for dinner on Saturday 11 June 2016. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel very special with the Maitre d welcoming us with a..."
Mark Embleton
"The best in the market for indian food. The ambiance is just amazing along with the staff being so polite and cooperative.A bit heavy on pocket..."
NavNoor Dhiman
"Nice atmosphere... clean and tidy.....food is above average!!!!!!!!!reasonable price. good location..."
Chandra Babu
"One of the best lunch place in this town. Worth a try $12 lunch. Always good quality. Only down side is it takes a bit longer than you expect...."
Shohei Watanabe
"British people love curry and thus spot is it!!!Been her loads of times. Staff are friendly. Food is award winning and tastes just like back..."
Katie
"$12 lunch represent extremely good value. Tasty food and good service. They take your coat and give you warm face towels after your meal, so it feels..."
Nick
"I came here for the lunch menu - $12 for curry, rice and naan. Quite a good portion size for a lunch menu, I was so full I couldn't touch the rice!..."
Jasmine Sandhu
"I'm regular here. The food is quite good and quite authentic. If you are looking for a spicy affair and don't mind shelling some cash out, this is..."
Ishaan Kochhar
"Great India is a very well known Wellington establishment. It has won numerous awards over the years and deservedly do. It's quite unique..."
Lubbly Jubbly
"So happy to have found a place that will give me a spicy curry. Ordered the lamb special and asked for hot, presumed I would get the normal "hot"..."
Ohhh Neil
"While visiting Wellington me and friend decided to try Great India as he absolutely loves Indian food. Upon entering we both thought the restaurant..."
S
"Should the fancy for a curry take you on a Monday (when taste of India is closed) then this is the place to come.I only ever had a takeaway..."
Rhodri Williams
"Traditional Indian restaurant, with excellent service and tasty food. We had to wait just 5-10 minutes for a table without reservation. It's a very..."
Ximena Cataldo González
"Went here for a work lunch a while back and was thoroughly impressed. One of the best curries I've had, though I tend to keep it pretty basic in..."
James Ford
"Food was great. However, both times I went hear the past year, service was much much slower than other places I have been to. Price per dish may be..."
Kalani
"Went on Thursday, 18 June 2015. Favourite Indian restaurant in New Zealand. Cannot fault the quality on the food. An absolute joy to taste an Indian..."
Graham
"Great. Fully recommend this place. Tasty starter and main course. Helpful and attentive service. Excellent value for money in the centre of..."
Egon Ronnie
"Absolutely superb service and delicious food. First experience was just to get some takeout, but was offered a seat while I waited for it to be..."
Shiv
"First class Indian. The name says it all! Excellent service plus an extensive menu. The food was fresh and very tasty. Loved it all. Highly..."
Gez
"Went here for Byo on Saturday night with another couple. Atmosphere was great, service was of a 5 star establishment along with the food we ordered. ..."
Adam
"I went here for the first time today. I had the $12 lunch special consisting of curry, rice and bread (I went with the Garlic Naan).Overall..."
Ns
"Great taste and great flavours of India at Wellington. Been there several times. Great quality and great service. Ambience is also really charming...."
Satyaki Sensarma
"Great Indian restaurant who serve great Indian food.My favorite used to Chicken Tikka Masala (very hot), and their service is really..."
Joseph M Joy
"Great India in one of our weekend family lunch spots, Miss11 never objects to a meal here. The lunch meal is from the special lunch menu and you..."
Muffin Mum
"Best Indian restaurant ever. Best food and service hands down and consistently so for many years. Expect a wait as the curries aren't..."
Richard Parry
"The food was very good and the service outstanding. Really enjoyed the education about where our chosen dishes came from. Would recommend..."
Littlepurple
"Always the best service! Food is great too at both lunch and..."
Charlotte Price
"Consistently excellent food and service. The owner always makes us feel welcome, and either remembers us or does a great job at pretending. I would..."
Amy Russell
"Service was fantastic, the food was amazing and very authentic. I can't wait to go back to wellington to have another great experience here again...."
Greg Holland
"Have spent most of my life in the UK this is the first Indian restaurant in NZ that I have eaten in that knows how to make good korma.the peshawari..."
Nathaniel
"We went to this restaurant at the recommendation of some friends and it was heartening to discover that those recommendations were not empty..."
Michael Baker
"The only Indian restaurant you'll ever need. I've been going for 10 years. In my opinion it is head and shoulders above anything else. Always..."
Wyn Ackroyd
"Hands down the best restaurant in Wellington! My partner and I both work in hospitality and so can be rather critical when eating out but we were..."
Abigail T
"What sets this Indian restaurant apart is the service! The service is just impeccable they go over and above to make sure you are attended too and..."
FrequentDiner
"This is the best Indian restaurant in Wellington. Awesome attentive service.We have been a few times and have had a selection of the..."
Brian Gunning
"Could not fault the food, loved the fish at the entrance. The service was very polite and efficient (not what I'm used to in Auckland) and very cheap..."
Lucy
"In my opinion, one of NZ's best Indian restaurants. The service, especially by the manager, is extremely polite and professional. I usually..."
Ruckus Rooster
"I'm from the uk and love great curry. I have been hugely disappointed with the standard of curry houses in New Zealand, it is what I miss about home..."
Gwyn Llewelyn
"I've been to this restaurant a number of times and never been disappointed. They have an extensive menu with lots of dishes you will never have never..."
Scott
"Good menu and tasty food, the service wasn't great, we got served by 3 different waiters but i think they were just a bit short staffed that..."
Jodmani
"Great meal - spice just right and a proper vindaloo with the lamb tender - will..."
Max Jones
"Great India is in my opinion one of the two best Indian restaurants in Wellington (the other being Indus on Tinakori Road).This longstanding and..."
Iain Matheson
"the food and service are great, but the additional costs are too..."
Sian
"It was a Friday night and we decided to have a late night curry after watching the Phoenix disappointingly draw their home game at the cake-tin, we..."
Guru Ted
"This is one restaurant that does not compromise on taste. It is the closest to the true taste of Indian food that I have found so far in Wellington...."
Patrick Coelho
"I had a lovely meal here and the lunch time take away is spot on too, good service and excellent..."
James
"A good all-round meal. Lovely food with great service. Quite costly for an Indian restaurant (having to pay $3.50 for each serving of rice, which..."
Caffeinated Weka
"It was a Sunday evening and came for the dinner. Customer service is great and had a friendly service and food suggestions from Farhat. Had Murgh..."
Sam Samarasooriya
"Ok, I don't change my mind about Indian restaurants usually. Because this is the food that I grew up with. So very picky. But this one I did. When I..."
Sonder Woman
"Very welcoming and amazing service from the team at Great India. The food was well portioned and cooked fresh. A hot towel at the end of the meal is..."
Ezekiel Te Tau
"This is some of the best Indian food I have eaten. The flavours of almost every dish we tried were complex and layered, and the serving sizes are..."
Cameron Tudball
"Went twice in two weeks as was in Wellington both weeks for business. First night was two of us. Food was awesome and fairly priced. Second week was..."
C T
"Searched for Goan food on Google and this place came up, decided the reviews were good so would try it out when we visited Wellington. A shame that..."
Tony Jeanes
"Was a lovely meal and great service. Unfortunately a short lady left with my black woollen coat accidentally. I believe her and her partner were..."
Linda Graham
"Had the chicken Dopiaza and liked it a lot! Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Overall a great..."
Markus Hofer
"First time here - Tonight’s Lamb Madras ticked all boxes! The sauce was flavoursome and the perfect authentic consistency, the lamb was tender and..."
shaina aniahs
"Indian curry that’s a little bit fancy, with service to match. Curries were tasty, packed full of flavour, not greasy and won’t make you regret..."
Shay Zhang
"Great India Restaurant is best place you can have the Great authentic Indian Food in Wellington. 5***** rating go to the team behind the taste of..."
Tony Jose
"Without a doubt one of, if not "the" best restaurants in wellington. fantastic food, exemplary service. truly a must visit if you are in..."
John Weaver
Boulcott Street Bistro
Boulcott Street Bistro
85/100 (2153 ratings)
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"Nice atmosphere, great service. Steak cooked..."
Ashley Liu
"Awesome waitresses, friendly manager, incredible food. Definitely coming back next time we come to..."
Karl & Claudette Howard
"We popped in here on a whim and were so pleased we did!! Excellent food. The service was a bit slow to start but they were busy. Tables are pretty..."
Bex Ellis
"An absolute delight of a place. Top notch service, an excellent drinks menu, and a crafted food menu. I ordered the market fish with desert and it..."
Jay
"We began with Southern Alps Venison. Medium yet very tender. Put a couple of those together and it would be a meal. For mains, he had aged fillet of..."
Jade M.
"Excellent dining. Started with cocktails for pre dinner. Lambs liver for an entree was great then onto the Lamb Shank. Finished off with a coffee and..."
Peter
"Many friends have recommended this restaurant because they are known for excellent food and service. We had friends visiting from out of town so we..."
Cha Ching
"Boulcott Street Bistro was a may. It's not often I hand out a 5 star rating, but this place really deserves it. The food, setting and service was..."
Mighty Will
"Guests from USA wanted NZ lamb - Sunday night we arrived and had the most gorgeous meal topped with a Central Otago Pinot. Thank you to the wonderful..."
Megha Dogra
"What a hidden gem! The restaurant is set in a beautiful old home in the middle of the city. The food was beautifully prepared and reasonably priced...."
Adami
"Such a nice place to eat. Food is really good. There were 4 of us and we really enjoyed our meals. The place was cozy and the service was spot on...."
Sharon Harvey
"This place has really hit the nail on the head, from ambience, to food and to service! I had the aged fillet of beef and it was divine - cooked to..."
Philip Doyle
"Went for Sunday family lunch with the whole family. Had the set Sunday Roast from the menu which was roast chicken with sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkin..."
Ritchie Sachdev
"Had a birthday dinner with some friends here tonight and we had a really good time. Food was really good.. crunchy skin on the roasted pork was..."
Rose Ann Yap
"We came here for WOW and had the WOW menu. Up first was calamari, not gluten free but they made it gluten free for us and it was delicious! The wine..."
Stacy Heyman
"Dined here recently - the food was delicious and the cocktails were addictive. The staff were really friendly while not being intrusive. The entire..."
Shona Sen
"Still love it，the meal for me was great but might not for my friends.... A friend who ordered a beef dash obviously overcooked also we all tasted..."
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"Came here for a wine stop straight from the airport at roughly 9.30pm. The place was buzzing with customers and the ambience was so inviting. My..."
R-Dee Roche
"My birthday dinner here was exquisite. Bluff oysters, french onion soup with gruyere, pork cheeks, unbelievably good lavender shortbread......"
Ryan Kennedy
"I first came here when it was "Plimmer House" - all starched linen silver service and Crepe Suzette flamed at the table.The vibe these days..."
Philip Reeve
"Had the aged fillet of beef here and it was cooked medium rare to the dot. The steak was juicy and tender however the bearnaise had a bit too much..."
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"Wellington on a Plate - 3 course dinner. Portobello Mushroom soup followed by braised Pork cheeks and olive oil cake. Excellent start, soup was..."
Rajneesh Kumar
"I go monthly for the famous $20 lunch which is always made to impress. a Wellington icon and perfect for any business lunch or romantic..."
Salya
"My wife & I visited Boulcott Street Bistro deliberately for the calf livers. To our disappointment, they were not available. We resorted to "surf &..."
STRADS
"I love a bargain and you all may think it's a bit too flash here. Every month they have a $20 lunch special, this month is lamb shanks on mushy peas,..."
Miss Persistant
"Boulcott has always been a favourite. Food is great, atmosphere and service fantastic! love the fillet bernaise and wine list is always interesting...."
Chris Dobson
"For a long time Boulcott used to annoy me lots - it was one of those restaurants where you couldn't book. That seemed OK if it was somewhere in the..."
Duncan Galletly
"An excellent bistro in Wellington. I had the French onion soup to start with and then the lamb rack for the main and the Pinot noir chocolate mousse..."
Lex Antony Huang
"Great Ambience. Good value for money. Staff are hospitable. More of an experience than great food.Had the rack of Canterbury Lamb. 4 perfectly..."
Rahul Mohanty
"EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST! W.... EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST!Wrote that my favorite restaurant was in NZ was in Dunedin. Boy was I mistaken.If..."
Pyranhadoc
"Family of 8 descend on this restaurant the service was good the food was great and the environment was good . Highly..."
Nathan
"Rex Morgan, head chef of Boulcott Street Bistro , will be the final chef rattling at the pans at the Wellington pop-up restaurant in Sydney . We were..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"A bit late with this review. Spent New Year's Eve there with friends. Fantastic dinner and service was excellent. One of the best in Wellington...."
TheFoodGonzo
"Fabulous Fine DiningWanted to take our Italian visitors somewhere special in Wellington and Boulcott St Bistro certainly delivered. Food was..."
Olive Lady
"Absolutely outstanding. Service was flawless and can't even go close to commenting on how good the food was. Favourite / best restaurant in..."
Nick Wellywood
"On a busy night, please to be able to get a table for 6 so promptly after going to see the WOW show. The meal choices were great and the food was..."
Chris W
"Wow- this was an amazing dining experience! Service was quick and prompt- attentive, yet not overbearing or stiff. Food was amazing, although we..."
Kane Salanoa
"Dinner here was outstanding. A great experience. They made space for the family on a very busy night. Service was excellent. The food was..."
Tony Kara
"Took the daughter and son-in-law from Sydney to the Boulcott St Bistro on Wednesday - they were very impressed! We knew that the food would be..."
Katie Francis
"Perhaps the most consistently excellent restaurant in Wellington, I've been here several times and swear by it. If you feel like quality Bistro..."
Tim Harding
"You know it's been years since you've been to a restaurant when the last time you went was with an ex-boyfriend and you're now married with a child...."
Kara I
"SUPERB!! A meet in the middle weekend (5 of us from Auckland, P North and Chch) for a family birthday, the choice couldn't have been better. Creative..."
Catherine Carran
"Her Indoors booked a classic Wellington weekend away from the kids, so we took the opportunity to dine at the Bistro. Brilliant service from relaxed..."
Mark Kirkland
"I ate there recently and found the food to be the best I've ever had. This establishment is run by geniuses with food! It's exactly what you want for..."
David
"I've been once for dessert and once for lunch, both were excellent, well worth the price, great decor, location and service! I can't wait to return!..."
Tracy
"Best Birthday Dinner at one of the top restaurants in Wellington. My son and daughter took me here last night for a wonderful meal. The calamari..."
Kirstyn Hatton
"This stylish little Bistro has a big personality and is a gem in the crown of the Wellington restaurant scene. We eat there often, and enjoy the cosy..."
SiennaMarcs
"We had a lovely meal at Boulcott St Bistro last week on our way to a Christmas function. Arriving early, there was no waiting for a table and we were..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Popped into this quaint little villa on the way back to the Terrance on a Girls weekend - wow...........the chef, bar staff, matride were all..."
Mother Of Three
"Had a business lunch here and it fitted the bill perfectly - good food, top notch service. No complaints, if you need a professional place with all..."
Biggie C
"This is our favourite restaurant in Wellington, if not the world - which is a big statement we know. However, we have been here for lunches and for..."
Eileen Oliver
"I've been going to the Boulcott for years. The reason I'm such a regular is because of the consistently fine level of food and service.We had..."
Zinnia Harris
"We were in a celebratory mood. I received my first paycheck EVER in New Zealand, and we were rollin' in the dough.Well, not really, but one..."
Kiwi American
"Wow, what a busy little bistro! With the winning combination of prompt friendly service and fresh delicious dishes that so many restaurants seem to..."
Jima
"I saw Rex Morgan cooking on TV and really wanted to dine at Boulcott Street Bistro. I loved his prior culinary haven, Citron and wanted to check out..."
Olive
"I dined there recently, I waited at the bar for a long time the place was full no one else seemed to mind except me I was starving I was suggested a..."
Samuel Kopua
"As a small group Boulcott Street Bistro is a great choice. It is intimate but still has a fun atmosphere.All the dishes look and taste..."
Maya Carr
"When you walk in all the noise of the busy city surroundings disappear and it feels really personal and comfortable. The staff are friendly and..."
Penny
"I had a really enjoyable evening here. The food was fresh and perfectly cooked. The service wasn't as formal as I had expected but was very efficient..."
Olivia Lacey
"Amazing place, I went there for the first time the other night and it is going to become a regular!It has a really unique and lively atmosphere..."
Rose Youmans
"Have eaten at the Boulcott a number of times over the space of many years when visiting Wellington. Apart from reiterating that the food and service..."
Andrew Priest
"Quite pricey but supurb food and service, you pay for what you get and it is 5*. Is in the entertainment book (buy 1 main get one free) so ourbill..."
Julie
"Hands down the best meal we had in Wellington! The steak melted in your mouth and the pork had the most delicious crust on it. Our starters were..."
Annie White
"Outstanding service and every dish was impeccably done. We had the calamari, the beef, and the duck. Wish we had a chance to try the lamb but would..."
Zachary Corso
"Amazing food lovely atmosphere everyone was friendly especially the brother who made a coffee shots in his machine kept us up on the drive back to..."
Tarminder Mann
"Really enjoyed coming to boil city street bistro. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. We got the steak and the lamb, and they did..."
A Yeh
"We had one evening in Wellington and we were fortunate in choosing to eat at the Boulcott Street Bistro. Our waitress, Audrey, was one of the best..."
Gary Bren
"After reading through a few lists of "Wellington's best restaurants" online, I spotted Boulcott Street Bistro being mentioned in most, if not all of..."
Nutrada Opassathavorn
"The place is run very well by the manager who is friendly. Beautiful inside, fantastic wine list both by the glass and bottle. The filet was cooked..."
P Kapinos
"Very good for price. We got the special lunch T-bone steak for 2 for $50. White peppercorn sauce was delicious. The only disappointment was the fries..."
Yuchen Lin
"I was here for Wellington on a plate, second year in a row. Both times, the food and service was outstanding. I tried the smoked baby beets with goat..."
Saipriya Krishna
"Busy weekend dinner so there was a 40 minute wait, which was fine as we didn't have a reservation. Staff were all friendly and accommodating to..."
Sherryk Koswara
"Nice restaurant, great service, good wines and drinks selection. Delicious food, the beef fillet was great. Nice vintage atmosphere and yummy..."
Tehaunui
"Went there with my partner to celebrate a birthday and was impressed with the food and service. Our waitress was very friendly and cheerful and..."
Jonathan Luo
"A lovely 3 course set menu featuring their Welly on a Plate festival dine dish. Giving them 4 stars only because their portions are quite small and..."
Maggie Cheung
"This amazing restaurant is set inside a Victorian house. Oozes warmth and sophistication when you step in. Casual yet professional service. One of..."
Kenny Tang
"We were there for the Sunday roast. Excellent food and service, reasonable portions. If you're particularly hungry, you'll need to add some sides...."
K On
"We had such a wonderful dinner here. I especially wanted to highlight the staff, everyone that we interacted with was lovely and warm and friendly...."
Ruth Sun
"Found this hidden gem with the best food, cocktail and wine selection on our travels through New Zealand. We enjoyed the calamari entree and chicken..."
Jennie Marie
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70/100 (2142 ratings)
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"From my experiences i would rate this by far the best KFC in the Wellington region. Great customer service, and everything has always been on point..."
Ashleigh Clark
"Friendly service. The hot and spicy from here did not disappoint..."
Lisa L
"Drove in with a bad attitude and was a bit nervous but was greeted by a lovely woman working on the speaker box who was polite and had a very..."
bob fooey
"Great customer service! Friendly woman working on the drive-through, with good listening skills, a cheerful and helpful attitude. Definitely like..."
Tania Henderson
"Awesome place and workers ... forst time there our chicken was very dry unfortunately 😕 But second time back it was..."
Vana “Mïš vāñã” Milani
"Super quick service. Shawn was a Great staff..."
Vaaman Khandelwal
"Loma from Johnsonville was amazing!! She answered the phone straight away and was very friendly, polite and helpful the whole way through, she..."
jjs macd
"Best friendly KFC i ever had!! All servers were smiley face and so nice🥰 Thank you so much for making me smile..."
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"Always friendly staff, just often a long wait in drive-through! Also, prices seem to be going up for KFC..."
Alisi Folaumoetu'i
"Lots of young gentlemen working hard, communicating, pushing through the orders super quick on dinner rush, good to see younger generations working..."
Rickilee Hayman
"Awesome service much improved since I last visited maybe a year ago great work team, hot food and value for..."
Marie Parkinson
"Staff there are amazing polite and friendly I drove all the way from porirua to come here glad I did..."
P.E. Amueli
"Nice wee store. Parking is hit n miss as not many parks but food was..."
Kristal Turts
Nando's Chicken Restaurant
Nando's Chicken Restaurant
70/100 (2132 ratings)
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"Went there with my girl friends for weekend brunch. We all enjoyed our meals, good proportion, variety of salad with each meal. It was yum. I ordered..."
Happy
"Friendly service. Quick easy and taste is good. I got 10% off drinks and food for being a student which was amazing. Overall good! Sauces not quite..."
CaucAsian Foodie
"Went here with my wife and my daughter Enjoyed our food and the staff were very friendly Will definitely come back hereHad two lots of..."
Tim 51
"The new enterior is such a good change for the place. The staff are always friendly and the food is great. We're especially impressed with the..."
Eatbites
"I'm from Auckland , and my husband and I eat at Nandos often, it's our first time here in Wellington, and so we decided to go out for dinner at..."
Lucky N Veisinia Nwaomah
"This place has had a recent change of owners and thankfully the quality of service and the meal has improved. I really love Nandos, excellent meal on..."
Amorita Maharaj
"A lot better than I expected for what is essentially a premium fast food joint.  Pretty nice atmosphere (pretty much a restaurant atmosphere, apart..."
Saeran Maniparathy
"just came here to say #cheekynandos                                   ..."
Tim Stannard
"I have been there twice or thrice. It is something unique. A bit costly with respect to the quantity served, but tasty with fine quality. Nice..."
Satyaki Sensarma
"Very good restaurant and very central and really good quality food served here.Went on 12 Oct and ordered a full chicken and it was devine..."
Ravinder Saini
"cheap, fast, easy. taste good mmmmmm..."
Catherine
"I recently dined at Nando's Courtenay Place in Wellington, and I must say it was a delightful experience. The whole chicken I ordered was cooked to..."
Mahdi Abdollahi
"Never fails to serve a sumptuous meal. Always perfectly grilled chicken. Always come back for..."
H M
"Place was fine and can accommodate large number of groups. Spacious and interior is well planned. Can be ordered either scanning the barcode or from..."
Shafwana Shafeek
"Had a peri peri chips 🍟 😋 👌 it was super tasty.. would love to go again..."
Vidhi dave
"Apparently kiwi Nando’s isn’t a patch on UK Nando’s but if that’s the case then the Brit’s are getting Michelin star takeaways coz..."
Mitchell Bidois
"this was one of my first times at nandos in New Zealand and it was very enjoyable. peri peri chicken was very nice and they should bring back the..."
maia
"You can't go wrong with a cheeky Nandos 😋 the staff are cool and it's really clean, I like NZ..."
Hasnain Nurdin (HAS)
"So impressed by the taste of the chicken with lots of appetizers! Love periperi..."
Archareeya Srisanit
"Nando's food is always delicious and value of money. However, today we found hair inside meal. Hoping staff will follow food hygiene procedure...."
Nazir khann
"Enjoyed the meal. Quarter chicken with lemon and herb and peri peri fries. Cooked to perfection, taste on point, staff great...."
Tim O'Dea
"Food is very good. Prices are a bit higher but it is worth it for the great quality of food and service. Always a great..."
Nirari Awas
"Went there with the family. First they were out of ribs. Then they ran out of garlic bread. So we ordered alternatives and they added 5 pita breads?..."
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Cin Cin
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88/100 (2119 ratings)
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"Friendly customer service. Didn’t have a booking for an evening meal, but was able to get a table for two. Had the special entree, stuffed zucchini..."
Chelsea
"Have been here a few times before, the restaurant has a very cool 'little Italy' vibe. the servers are sometimes not super friendly which is a shame..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"My boyfriend and I went to this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. All the food and atmosphere were so great, especially in winter, sitting..."
Vicky Yiu
"Nice place. A little slow, but it was busy. Food was great. Cheap and cheerful- not pretentious. Will definitely be back. Casual dining at its best..."
Seamus
"Absolutely Amazing. Best Italiano Cucina in town bar none in my humble opinion. Great atmosphere. Wonderful staff. Great music. Will definitely be..."
Dustin Robert Parr
"I went last night with my partner we had a fabulous evening. I will bring my family and friends. I would like to say thank you to John you were so..."
Maraki Neonakis
"Came here for dinner the other day and to be honest hadn't been here for ages and the last time the experience was seriously underwhelming. This time..."
Jade Amber
"Food is fabulous, despite the menu saying there could be a wait it came out very quickly. Service is excellent. Only downfall is it's extremely hot..."
Robyn Wilson
"Dinner at 6pm on a week day. It was busy. I've never been here before and the thing that struck me most was the size of the place once you're inside...."
Sean P E Fleming
"We enjoyed our first time at CC.  Owner and staff were very friendly and helpful.  The Calamari was very tasty and the snapper was perfectly cooked..."
Harvey
"Aside from having to practically scream at the person next to me to be heard, had an absolutely fab dinner. Calamari best I've ever had, pork and..."
Megha Dogra
"Orders two pizzas. These were nice, prices were a little high given the whole concept of minimalist pizza toppings. Pleased to find a gluten free..."
Cookingkenny
"First time at CinCin and it was extremely pleasant. The atmosphere was lovely and I really enjoyed the live music. Our server was polite and..."
Brooklynstoddart
"This is my favourite restaurant. Brilliant choices in the pasta, the pizzas are fantastic and the steak, pork and fish.... there's nothing I don't..."
Sam Fisher
"Good food but price was a bit higher than average Italian places in town. A good selection of dishes. I liked my choice of pork fennel pasta. The..."
Christian
"I went there with my wife and daughter on a Saturday night and it was very busy. We didn't have a booking but we got fitted in by the staff. We got..."
Ian De Terte
"I visited CinCin for the first time last night. The food, service and atmosphere were lovely. I had the PROSCIUTTO salad, which I often do when..."
Fern
"Very nice salad! However waitresses were rushing and not very professional. A girl threw the dish onto the table and ran away. I know it's fast pace..."
Thanh Hà
"We enjoyed a fantastic meal, there was no discernible difference between eating here and eating they same meal in Italy. We will definitely be back...."
Royden Shierlaw
"Food has always been good. The service is great and you aren't kept waiting long. Food gets to the table really quick which is awesome. The decor is..."
Monique
"Def recommend to anyone, this photo doesn't even do it justice!! So delicious, dairy free options for most dishes and wow so filling!! Service is..."
Kelsi Butler
"Recommended by the hotel we were at. $100 paid. I had the rabbit ravioli which was very good although $25 for 5 pieces of pasta was in my opinion a..."
Spanner
"Lovely place, beautiful food and the best service in town - a super special place for any occasion and highly recommend to all that want real Italian..."
Briarley Laban
"Our restaurant of choice for any family celebration, Food delicious and the staff ? couldn't get better. I had the special of the evening Paua..."
Vivienne Parker
"Everything about our experience here was amazing. It was our anniversary dinner and we couldn't have picked a better place. Can't fault the..."
Anastasia Haidakis George
"Cin Cin is a true Italian Restaurant in Wellington, NZ. We dined on the Tuesday after New Years and the place was packed. Worth noting there was no..."
James Blass
"Me and my sister were craving Italian food and have decided to have dinner at this place. The staff were very accommodating and friendly as soon as..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Thanks to John and the team for another great experience at Cin Cin. Our 5 year old specifically chose to go to Cin Cin to celebrate her fifth..."
Mighty Will
"Thank you so much for fitting us in after WOW 2016 .... Such a great show had to be finished with some great food so we came here as they have Vegan..."
Coz I Can
"I guess when you have a large group with an appetite for great food it's only fitting that you make a special evening out of it. Last night one of my..."
Mana
"Fabulous restaurant! Had dinner (4 adults, 2 kids) at CinCin last night - pizzas were delicious, carbonara was delicious, seafood linguine was..."
Vanessa Bradford
"Fabulous. Flavour, Fun, Friendship, Family, and Value. I don't know if CinCin is considered to be one of those in places to "be seen", but it's a..."
EMN
"The food here was delicious! They catered to gluten-free and vegetarian, everything came out quickly and the staff were lovely. They even let our..."
Stacy Heyman
"What an excellent restaurant with super friendly and efficient service. I had the pepperoni pizza and the delicious chocolate torta for desert...."
Ross
"Overall good mood and friendly service. The food came out timely however unfortunately the pasta was not al dente. The calamari and garlic bread was..."
Couple Of Cheap Westies
"Fantastic food, great atmosphere. Popped in here on a whim and glad we did! Love the option to have a platter for 1 and my partner had pasta which..."
Steph Michie
"Absolute 10/10 food and 10/10 service. Would recommend to any Italian fan, the carbonara is just to die for! Such a warm and charming environment and..."
Daisy McDermottroe
"Great experience at CinCin tonight. Great atmosphere and a welcome warmth after the cold wind of Wellington! My husband and I shared the calamari..."
Katie Harris
"Went today for a bit of a party so got to sample a couple of pizzas, have a good look around and spend a good couple of hours here. Decor is awesome..."
Team Thomas
"Such a cute place!!! Had been wanting to go for a while and wasn't disappointed. The menu all looked so good and was difficult to choose what we..."
Mia Henry-John
"Lovely evening here! Had the antipasti, mushroom risotto and Denard pizza (which was out of this world). The staff were so lovely and helpful, and..."
Anna
"My favourite Italian restaurant! Favourite dishes are the Italia Bruschetta entrée, Seafood linguine , Cabonara & their traditional Italian pizzas..."
Grace B
"We went to Cin Cin last week for dinner,the atmosphere was amazing. we had perfect calzone, it was full of flavours, and the seafood risotto which..."
OV
"Went here last Saturday for dinner with two friends. Even though it was really busy and we showed up without a reservation we were seated on a nice..."
Ava
"Had the most delicious vegan pizza there WITH vegan cheese! Best I've ever had in my life!! Great service and the staff is so friendly as well!!..."
Leoma Visser
"Food is amazing and very well-priced for authentic Italian. We have been several times and had the carbonara, seafood marinara, garlic bread and..."
Shawnee Westerman
"I'm only just getting around to reviewing this place - I go there ALL THE TIME!Sure, the food is great - the best pizzas/calzones in Wellington..."
Gareth Ruck
"Easily the best customer service in Wellington! Great food, great value. End up here at least once a week and its always amazing. Highly..."
Trina
"B. E. A. utiful! Got seated almost before we walked in the door. Drinks fairly quickly after we had sat. Italian wine = delicious. The young lady who..."
Charlie Fogarty
"Looking for a quick bite before movie, went in for antipasto for 2 - stayed for pizza and risotto. Awesome service, these guys made us feel so..."
Linda Fisher
"Had the best service from the waiters that I have ever recieved in my experience of dining. The service was quick, the waiters were always around for..."
Ashleigh Hutchinson
"Fantastic place. Food was absolutely delicious, owner and maitre d' wer wonderful, friendly and very helpful. We had a great eveing here and will be..."
Katie Francis
"what a treat, a new addition to Cuba street, walked by and they had a staff member outside welcoming people which is nice looked at the menu while we..."
Venessa.hoskins
"We had a glamour Friday night here. A random choice, as it didn't look pretentious. Were made welcome at the bar while waiting for a table to come..."
Doug Kemp
"Went there last Saturday with a group of 14.Ordered the schiacciata and the vege calzone. Bread was great and there was heaps of it...."
Johnny Fürst
"Went here for a late dinner with a group after work. As we arrived around 10pm only pizza was available as they had had a very busy night, which we..."
Robert P.
"I've dined at Veni Vidi Vici a number of times now either with a large party of friends or dinner for two or just calling in for a class of wine on..."
Deborah DeNard
"Visited Wellington for a few nightsa couple of weeks ago and staying t a hotel on Cuba Street, we wondered up down the street to find a new eatery..."
Samantha M
"Went to VVV last week for the first time and can only recommend it. We were there on a Friday night and they had live music playing, hich was..."
Michelle B
"Turns out that today was their first day of brunch service and my gosh did they deliver!! After walking past a few super busy cafes we were starving..."
Ella Gray
"Great location, nice atmosphere and superb pasta dish. Hostess was very bossy, flustered and unpleasant-telling me to be on time and..."
Christine Gabrielle
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Wellington I go to since they were on Cuba Street. Their seafood linguine is my favourite and the pizza is..."
MJ Choi
"Ordered the seafood risotto. Was supposed to come with mussels, clams and shrimp. But there was only one clam and the lone shrimp was hard to eat. It..."
Laurence Chiu
"I had a lovely time in Cincin this evening, the food was wonderful! I haven’t been in a while and it was just as good as I remember. The only thing..."
Greg Aiken
"Thank you for such an incredible evening at your restaurant tonight, the service was amazing and the food delicious and you really went above and..."
Christie Holmes
"Service was amazing, as was the atmosphere. However the food here is simply off the charts divine. We had a group booking and all ordered different..."
Donna Donaldson (leepeesa)
"Delicious food, great atmosphere and very polite workers. I, and my partner felt very taken care of by staff and it was possibly the best Italian..."
Alicia!!!
"The pizza is impeccable. Fresh toppings and good amount of then on the delicious doe. The pasta was really well cooking, not al dente but not over..."
Andrea Merlo
"One of the best meals we have enjoyed in a long time. The staff was so friendly especially the owner. The entree of mussels and arancini balls was..."
Craig Doughty
"The pasta dishes were absolutely amazing, and would have given the place a 5 star rating on their own! The pizza was very nice and nothing to over..."
Justin Case
"Amazing food and great customer service! The calzone was outstanding, as was the risotto. The starters were really nice too. Left feeling very happy..."
Israel Reid
"Absolutely incredible pasta and pizza. We had a pasta each and split a pizza and could have easily eaten more as it was so good! Wine selection was..."
Liam Richardson
Munchen
Munchen
77/100 (2099 ratings)
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"These guys got me hooked on Butterscotch Schnapps, and it's now all downhill for me from here. Delicious poutine and burgers, and a great selection..."
Jay
"Massive portions for a decent price. Great german beer range. Brezel with the cheese sauce is a must. Dumplings are ok. Kransky with mash gravy and..."
Flippynz
"I love this place. Really takes me back to Munich! Had a pint of beer and some chicken nibbles. It was so good. I love it. Definitely coming back...."
Marggie Pascua
"This place is fantastic! Good, Hearty, Proper Tasty food. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Relaxed vibe. Wonderful value for money. Definitely..."
Dustin Robert Parr
"Many people said this restaurant is not good. However，I found authentic Bavarian style pork nuckle here. That's different with the Northern Germany..."
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"Been her quiet a few times. Really good food, the staff are always friendly and the service is quick and reliable. 100% would recommend to..."
Mac Ashby
"Fast and friendly service and huge portions. Had the pork knuckle which we didn't expect to be so big and the wurst platter which covered the entire..."
Maggie Cheung
"Been here for beers a few times now- the staff are friendly, the tap beer is great, and the mac n cheese balls are sooooo good. Good value too. Look..."
Myrtha Heydenrijk
"Great beer. Great place for a beer. This place has a fantastic outdoor area that gets a lot of sunshine when it is sunny.Food is neatly..."
I_like_pickles
"Got a grab one voucher so tried this place. We got the full chicken and pork knuckles, 2 LARGE 1 litter beers. The food was amazing! Huge..."
Kenji
"Went here as a group of six on a Wednesday night. We booked our table before hand and were told if we'd like the pork knuckle, then we should..."
Jessica Hunter
"Delicious pretzels (whipped butter better than the cheese option) and chips. Original Hofbrau beer - perfection! Great location too. Outside heaters..."
Emily Pavey
"Ordered pork knuckles (4/5), debreziner ((3.5/5) and bratwurst (3/5). Sausages were average but the star was the pork knuckle. Meat was falling off..."
Stefan Thieu
"This place rocks!!! Ok the pork knuckle is more than your average meal but omg it as big as someone head and is fantastic!!!! Better than the food we..."
Luke Birch
"We initially wanted to come on a Saturday evening with our little one in tow, but thought otherwise, as it was blaring out with very loud music which..."
Rosemary Young
"This is the first time I have written a review on a restaurant, but having read the "Yuk" review below, I feel some balance is called for. I dined..."
Errolgardiner100
"Nice place. Went there not so long after the opening so it was still pretty busy. Hard to get to the bar and people were less than scrupulous to cut..."
Ines
"Funky little place with a cool vibe. Tacos had a nice kick and the sauce for the chicken was super tasty. The highlight was the slushy margaritas. I..."
Lyn Meredith
"First time eating here this evening . It was a busy Monday night but we received very good service from all the staff, fast and friendly. We were..."
Elienor Espeleta
"First time here, birria was delicious , and monster nachos were value for money..we didn't realise just how monster they would be, ended up going..."
roxanne love
"I recently dining at Rosie's Red Hot Cantina, and overall, it was a delightful experience. The first thing that caught my attention was the..."
Duncan Andrews
"Great food and friendly service! Lucky for me I popped in on Taco Tuesday, which meant $6 Taco's!! I got there before the lunchtime rush, or so it..."
Lucia Laubscher
"Absolute beautiful place Rosie’s is! The food was insanely good and a wonderful atmosphere. The only down fall is the music was a tad bit too loud..."
J
"The tacos are amazing! Highly recommend! I demolish them far too quickly and they're very messy but oh so worth..."
Ashley Brown
"The place is nice but it took us a while before we get our sit place our order, it might be still effect of understaff. The ambiance was nice and..."
Ghe Rosales
"Awesome place. The service was great, and it was exceptionally quick, considering there were a lot of people there. They have a lot of outdoor..."
Dale Simi
"The first night I went here they were out of a lot of food because they had been busy so I came back the next day. The food was pretty good, though I..."
Michael Davidson
Istana Malaysia Restaurant
Istana Malaysia Restaurant
84/100 (2857 ratings)
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"The chicken 🐓 sambal dish had good spices 🌶 and the meat was cooked perfectly. It complimented well with my stir fried veggies, which was..."
Veeral Patel
"Date night ..... loved it, wonderful service and menu. Service was excellent, food excellent, ambiance brilliant. Highlight for me - Vegetable..."
WendyandDave Little
"Stumbled upon this Malaysian restaurant in Wellington and wow...the food was authentic at par if not better with what you can expect in Malaysia...."
Pardon Management
"We went to Istana Malaysia as a group on the 24th, it was not a first for me as I've been there a couple of times, but those who were with me were..."
Safira
"Very tasty food and also fast and great service from the wonderful staff! Will definitely be coming back here to eat again some time soon and will..."
Amber Wilkins
"We ate the honey butter chicken and the fish curry which was epic! Also,The lady at the restaurant who served us was really friendly. Would..."
Leroy Rodrigues
"Our family enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Istana Malaysia. Really delicious food, fantastic service, friendly atmosphere. I would definitely recommend..."
Alieke Dierckx
"Had a fabulous dinner last night at Istana Malaysia. Food was absolutely delicious and the service was exceptionally friendly. Will come again and..."
Megha Dogra
"I have never been here before, although this restaurant has been open for 22 years. This place has amazing food, service, and ambiance. The wait..."
Ian De Terte
"This place had great service, the food was very nice and delivered in a timely manner. I would definitely come to this restaurant again. 4 stars...."
Kate O'Sullivan
"Been here a few times now. Love the food, there are heaps of great options. Great service and a welcoming environment. A personal favorite of mine is..."
Kaleb
"First time here. Wondered about this place for a long time and decided to try it on a spare of the moment 'we can't be bothered cooking tonight'..."
Sean P E Fleming
"New to Wellington and couldn't have hoped for a better restaurant scene. Istana Malaysia was one of the first restaurants me and my partner visited,..."
Deleuze
"Always love this place. Good food and decent corkage on their byo means that it is the perfect start to any night out. The beef rending is lovely and..."
Caitlin Watters
"Won a dinner at this place through a promotion they were running. Didn't know what to expect. I'm Indian and I love trying Indian fusion foods...."
EatAllDayy
"Lovely atmosphere, great service and nice food. The entrees were ok, but the stir fry garlic prawns as the main was delicious!! Tried the stir fry..."
Amorita Maharaj
"The place is nice, service is good but I'm still trying to find the chicken in my chicken nasi goreng. No idea if I'm coming back, for $18/20 you can..."
Chris Vera
"I had the most fabulous meal on 19th Feb prior to attending the Edinburgh Tattoo. The food was absolutely authenticMalaysian ( as a Malaysian, I..."
Wah Teh
"Been going here since they opened 20 years ago (in their previous premises). My favourite restaurant in the world and I have travelled extensively..."
Gooner_Auckland
"If you're looking for amazing malaysian food in wellington, Istana Malaysia is the place to be. The beef rendang and coconut rice is a definite hit,..."
Gendiza Fristiasa
"Excellent food and service. I am Malaysian and live in Auckland. Ive tried 5-6 Malaysian restaurants in Auckland and none of them are close to the..."
Adeline
"I like that the food is authentic Malaysian but I'm a sucker for good mee goreng and Istana Malaysia definitely got that right.  My friend said the..."
Tessa Temata
"By a quirk of fate I ended up coming twice in two nights on the trot. Brilliant both times. (The menu needs updating on zomato to reflect evening..."
Graham
"We had dinner at Istana Malaysia before a show last night. We were warmly greeted and offered a table by the heater - much appreciated on a cold..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Food was great and service was excellent. Thank you so much. Party of sixteen was happy when we left the restaurant. Atmosphere is friendly, warm..."
Mary Ann
"Lovely atmosphere, good for groups. BYO Wine.Excellent location to town.Food was lovely and hot when it arrived, I enjoy my food spicy, but..."
Renée Telfer
"Years ago (15+) I was invited to come and see the Beef Randang being made at Istana Malaysia. I believe it is the best anywhere in the world. I was..."
Grant Bowers
"Oh my god, I've been here twice now and so far I've experienced excellent friendly service and such great tasting food! I love Malaysian cuisine and..."
Bird
"I have been to Istana Malaysia many times since moving to Wellington in 2007. This place has always been top of my list when looking for quality..."
Carl Cumings
"Been to many Malaysian and Indian places around Wellington yet I always find myself coming back here. Their freshly made rotis are superb! (not those..."
Abigail Rajendran
"I am a Kiwi who has lived in both Malaysia and Singapore. I know what real Malay food looks and tastes like having eaten in restaurants and makan..."
Mark
"Dined here recently with my family, they were on a holiday in New Zealand. Before leaving back to Malaysia, they requested to have dinner in a place..."
Vaishnavi Gunasagaran
"Went there with my family for my brother's birthday, there were 5 of us and we were very well looked after. The manager of the restaurant often came..."
Donny Chai
"Hadn't been to this restaurant until Christmas 2010. First visit really good experience - good food and excellent service. So impressed that went..."
PJ
"Best Beef Rendang in town. Danny and Mary are excellent hosts and provide friendly..."
Shane George
"food was good and the service was just as..."
Dee
"I go here regularly for lunches with colleagues and we have always had excellent and friendly service and good food. We have "discovered" a special,..."
Andrew Thrift
"Excellent food, friendly and professional service, great atmosphere.One of the best in..."
Siladas
"I ate at the Istana Malaysia 4 times during a week vacation and found the food to be some of the best I have ever eaten. I travel all over Europe..."
Lawrence Foster
"Been there a few times. Excellent food and very friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be going..."
Abby Fraser
"Hard to fault. The staff were impressively efficient...and very obliging. The food was wonderful. We had very pleasing evening! We would happily come..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
"This restaurant provides halal menu. We had mamak lamb soup, rojak, mee curry and lamb martabak. All were tasty. Prices are reasonable considering..."
Haslina Ibrahim IIUM
"Best Nasi Lemak I've ever had. Taste was very authentic, almost like a generational recipe handed down. Sago dessert very good too. Decor had good..."
Matthew Fong
"What a wonderful place and set up for a wedding reception. Enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Definitely keen on coming back to this one for..."
Haisini Parata
"The food was really nice and it's affordable. But the ice cream my friend ordered was so little compared to mine. And the cost is almost the..."
jhing navera
"Been here a few times now. Very good customer service. Good value for money. The food is incredible. They are open till 10pm as well. Went there at..."
Shabin Basheer
"Authentic Malaysian restaurant in the heart of the city. We tried the Curry Laksa - decent size bowl with fragrant curry broth. I was somewhat..."
Qi Hong Wong
"We came from Auckland and contacted Meri prior. We are very grateful for her kindness and preparing the meals for our group. The food was very tasty...."
Prasanna Kumar
"Good food and taste. We were 4 adults and 3 kids. We had fire vege dish. Prawn dish and lamb dish. Can’t remember the exact names. Pratha or..."
Ahsan Siddiqui
"If you’re looking for great Malaysian food in Wellington, look no further than Istana Malaysia. They’ve been going for almost 30 years, and..."
Christian Bargholz
"Mary is a very hospitable and welcoming host who made us feel like home😘The dishes she recommended were very delicious! In the celebration of the..."
Yuan Z
"Come here again today as it was closed yesterday. Worth the wait! We are so satisfied with the delicious dishes served to us. My son finished 3 sets..."
Random Food
"One of my favourite restaurants. Always great food and service. Best roti bread in..."
KENT Smith
"You won't be disappointed, is written on the sign outside. Best place to bring family if your looking for somewhere to eat. The food is amazing, and..."
Corban Ellis
"A real Wellington icon with 29 years & counting of happy customers. On this night we were very well served by the attentive Andrew & effervescent..."
A R H J
Little Beer Quarter
Little Beer Quarter
85/100 (2089 ratings)
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"Great little place though we probably destroyed the cool vibe with our noisy messy kids. Woap burgers were great but not sold on the tatter tots that..."
Eating My Way Around
"Had a great meal here with my man. Had the LBQ burger, chicken bites and truffle parm fries. All really good! The chicken bites were a bit few and..."
Myrtha Heydenrijk
"Best pub in New Zealand, it's that simple. Great selection of craft beer, delicious food, friendly staff and awesome ambience. Do yourself a favour..."
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"My favourite place in Wellington to drink all year round! Staff are great, super chill but still attentive and knowledgeable about their products,..."
Charlotte Chazz Colgan
"Nice small place. Looks a bit congested when packed but offers great beer choices. If you are looking for variety - this might just not be the place,..."
Vikrant Kanwar
"My son and his friend tagged me along, as I've never been here. I was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and friendly staff, including their homey..."
DrJ G
"I like good beer and this is the Little Beer Quarter.  Perfect fit.  I see some complaining below about the service.  Its a pub - I'm glad there's..."
Fat Dad
"A very busy craft beer hidden in the Edward Precinct in the City. We were there just after 5 on Thursday and it was packed. A mix of happy people who..."
Christian
"Great atmosphere and food was excellent. Pizzas were awesome and lots of sides to choose from. Service was good and there was also an excellent..."
Colin Briody
"Not much to say. Burger on a plate. Best burger I've ever had. Service around a 2. Told find my own table and when ordering a second beer when they..."
Adam
"My partner and I went here for lunch today with a Grabone Voucher. The place itself is off the main road and unless you knew it was there you would..."
Alysha Bower
"Loved this bar. Very quiet; hidden down a back alley. It's hard to find good dark beer options but this place delivered. Loads of options and both..."
Lyle
"Can be hard to find as it is tucked away in an alley but it's great place to grab a few drinks. The atmosphere is awesome and the bar staff very..."
Lubbly Jubbly
"Finally got the chance to visit this gem earlier this week with a friend, and by God I'm glad I did. The food here is absolutely mouth-wateringly..."
BKL
"Popped in for an after work drink and pub meal on a Thursday. I had the Elderflower Cider and the open steak sandwich. Decent pub meal and the cider..."
RaeRae
"One of the best beer bars in Wellington. Love this place. Tasty food, with a great selection of tap beers. The sharing platters are really good,..."
Mr Bean
"This place has an amazing beverage list with a whole lot of great beers, wines and even 'hoptails' - a beery take on cocktails. We had a really nice..."
Isabella
"Fun place with a great beer selection. Food is filling and above average for a pub. Staff are great, and really accommodating. Quick and..."
Duncs
"Super cosy, European pub vibes! We tried the Welly on a plate kebab and the toastie competition toastie, both were peeeeeerfect! They had a great..."
Chris Lamb
"Great atmosphere, cool crowd & the Liberty Prohibition Porter was absolutely..."
jon andrews
"Look, it's not as busy as other places but that's because you gotta know where it is. Yum drinks, fast & delicious food. Fantastic indoor/outdoor..."
Jen Natoli
"We enjoyed a Wellington on a Plate burger there. Zucchini fries were the standout to me. Mayo also good. Garage Project Devils Lettuce was a great..."
David & Anne Quinn
"Loved it! And their beers are constantly changing on the menu list. But I tried this beer which ended with lust and it was justtt amazing. I could..."
Charishma C
"Nice little place tucked away down an ally. Nice craft beer, Mary Jane pizza amazing, staff very nice and some really wacky wallpaper in the..."
Tessa Curmi
"Gorgeous ambiance in little nooks and corners. Take time to hit the bathroom. The best tiled vibe. Friendly staff with consistently great selection...."
Tristana Leist
"Tucked away in a courtyard setup, this place is by all means and intents a quaint yet visually tasteful and homey welcome especially after a long..."
Jarryd Clarke Mayes
"Like the vibe and fireplace. Not too big a place or too crowded. Cosy. Music isn't too loud to have a..."
Alex Capi
Fortune Favours Beer
Fortune Favours Beer
87/100 (2085 ratings)
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"Awesome spot! Great lively atmosphere on a Friday night. Beers are 10/10 and the service was quick + friendly. We look forward to..."
Brittany Gagne
"Super cool place serving excellent beer. Didn't have any food here. Therefore, there is no review on that subject ..."
Bo Christensen
"The Wellingtonian is sensational. After going from brewery to brewery and drinking bland beer, this one hit the spot. My tastebuds were awakened with..."
Brandon Bua
"We were sucked into here from the vibe on the patio from off the street. Solid beers, decent menu and all around great vibes. A perfect place to..."
Chris Price (Pricey)
"Great drinks, love the Gin selection. Music is great, and the Gorilla burgers..... mmm..."
Michael Stewart
"Great beer selection and very knowledgeable bartenders, good atmosphere. Food is great pub food. Good options for beer flights / tasting and great..."
Johnathon Preston
"Great beer selection and atmosphere. We stopped here on our Craft Beer Capital pub crawl. Also got a souvenir bandanna for our pup back at..."
Marin Laubscher
"Good beer, quick service and the food truck deal with next door is great. We have vegetarian burgers and fries, very delicious and just what we..."
Lawrence Chandler
"It's a pub. It's noisy. Some people love that, I don't 😁 The selection of beers was definitely trending towards "kill me with hops" to "unusual",..."
Andrej R
"Huge range of great beers on tap from their own brewery. I came on my own on a Monday night and it was fairly busy. You can order burgers from..."
James Christou
"beautiful venue and yummy tasty beer. FF fits well into the Welly craft beer scene with their unique twist and flavours. you'll love the venue, and..."
Alex Marshall
"Just around the corner from my daughter’s ex-workplace (big shout out to Mandatory Menswear!), is one of their favourite watering holes. How..."
Reece Benson
"Great place for a drink on a sunny afternoon in Wellington. Friendly staff, good ambiance, good music. Choose up or downstairs they even have a..."
MissMinimish
"Good range of decent (but not fabulous) beers. Gorillas burgers next door (a bit dry) but very..."
Scott Puddy
"Excellent! Friendly knowledgeable staff. First floor terrace, perfect for a sunny afternoon. Wide range of own brewed craft beers. Core range and..."
Andy York
"Amazing craft beers: I recommend The Natural Fantastic food: I recommend the pull pork bun They have a very vast selection of cheese and cured meats..."
Col Kennedy
Flight Coffee Hangar
Flight Coffee Hangar
90/100 (2561 ratings)
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"Love their flight to try different coffee. Espresso was good, cold brew tasted quite diluted for me, and salted caramel coffee tasted like salt..."
Yen Zen Huang
"Great atmosphere at this coffee shop. My wife and I split the flight of coffee (espresso, flat white, and cold drip) and all of them were very..."
Cameron Keyser
"📍 The Hangar Reportedly a must-visit coffee shop in Wellington! Unfortunately, I forgot to order their Tasting flights after I had already placed..."
彭笙瑞
"This place was so amazing we've been three times in two days. The special coffee with coffee ice cream was absolutely delicious and quite possibly..."
Laura Sharpe
"Best coffee I've ever had. Presentation immaculate. Staff super happy and friendly. Food..."
Sarah Sargison
"Came here on Easter morning while we were visiting Wellington. It was packed and there was a line out the door but it was worth the wait. Our crew..."
Dr. Christine Pieton, DPT
"If you were a coffee lover, here is the place you must visit in Wellington. We have tried the 'Coffee 3 Way' on the Tasting Flights Menu, and other..."
Rikki Mitchell Family
"I like this place. Coffee was great. Staff were friendly. Might not be suitable for work or study as a little bit..."
Queenie WU
"A friend recommended coming here and this cafe was even better than expected. The service was prompt and very friendly. The coffee was outstanding -..."
Mae Anne
"Really enjoyed this coffee/breakfast spot in CBD Wellington. The servers were super kind, the vibe was really nice, and the coffee and food was..."
Donnie Thigpen
"Probably not best suited for large groups, otherwise vibes are good. Great service and coffee too, it's popular for a reason! Goes one step further..."
J M
"The best pancake and bacon in town! Love the coffee tasting ($16)! The service is amazing!! My number 1 cafe in Wellington so..."
Naung
"Back here after 5 years and still feels and tastes great! Staff were amazing. Had the burger this time and was yum. Park king coffee cold brew added..."
Jan Yeo
"Good coffee, especially the latte art. The flat white tasting is a must try, if you can. In term of the actual taste of the coffee, it's pretty..."
Giang Nguyen
"Flight coffee is the best! I love getting a coffee and a delicious donut when I’m in town. They really know their stuff about coffee, and I like..."
Emily Ridgway
"Nice coffee and breakfast place. Always has 3 different batch brew coffees..."
J K
"Great coffee and menu. Loved the pork belly Benedict and variety of coffees. Lovely, friendly..."
Charaine Poutasi
St Johns Bar & Eatery
St Johns Bar & Eatery
84/100 (2083 ratings)
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"I like the building and I like their beef burger, it’s basic but it is done very well and better than a Big Mac. Their fries are also pretty..."
Austin
"All the tables inside were busy and this is understandable on the 24th of December, but they were able to offer us two valid alternative: a table..."
Michel Angelo
"Nice food at a decent price. I was actually surprised how cheap it came out. Nice work and good service. Ambience is good with choice between the pub..."
Cookingkenny
"Great spot to sit in the sun, chat, graze on delicious bar food (hello chips with gravy!) & drink great local cider. The decor inside was beautiful...."
Nitty
"Friendly and helpful staff. Awesome atmosphere outside, could of sat there all day in the sun. Food was yummy. Only had bar snacks but would love to..."
Daniellè Brown
"Loved this place, great location and service. Love the outside area and bean bags. Had a lovely Rosè and a nibble with some mates after work. Would..."
GlutenFreeFoodie
"Been here for drinks. Today was lunch with a colleague. We ordered a beer and a burger. I had the jalapeño kale burger. My colleague the cheese..."
Sean P E Fleming
"The dishes are tapas/sharing style, this was perfect for us as we like to share. We were the only customers in the restaurants so we got the full..."
Aimy Luu Huynh
"Service was very good. I asked for negronis which weren't on the deinks menu and they were happy to make them and they were great. Ended up getting a..."
Moses-Kelly Saunders
"Dropped in for some coffees to take the chill off. I have to say, it's a fine establishment. Coffee was perfection (and I'm quite fussy when it comes..."
Ross
"Love being at this place in the summer!! Grate outdoor seating. Wine selection is good. And the bar food is good for the price, can't wait to return..."
Katie
"Ok I haven't had food there.. but it looked promising. This is definitely one of the spot you want to go in Wellington when it's sunny. The few bean..."
Ines
"Went to St John’s Bar for my birthday lunch and really enjoyed the food here. Although, I have been here several times before. Located on..."
LucyGoosey
"Great place.. Good to come and watch sport with some tasty beers on tap. Came here for the wellington on a plate burger and it rocked my world. Not a..."
Rhodri Williams
"We went here for a work team lunch, and we had the whole back room to ourselves. I got the special, which was an open salmon sandwich,..."
Mind The Crumbs
"I have been here a number of times. Most recently for a dinner on Monday 1 December. The location is excellent. The food is not too bad either. My..."
PeterMS
"It takes a lot to galvanise me getting my fingers on the keyboard and writing a review - either I'm REALLY peeved with the service I've had, or..."
Anna Garland
"We hosted our post wedding brunch at St Johns bar restaurant last weekend, and it was a fantastic venue for this event. Our guests reported that..."
Debra Wilson
"One of the best experiences I have ever had in a bar/restaurant.From the moment we arrived we were treated amazingly. We went to 3 previous bars..."
Adam Nagy
"I have been to St Johns three times now, the first and second was amazing, the Pork belly cooked to perfection and the ravioli amazing.The..."
Ranui Robertson
"I had brunch here last Saturday. I ordered the eggs benedict, it was enjoyable but certainly not the best eggs benedict I have eaten. For dessert I..."
Kate S
"Went to St Johns for a business lunch. This place is the bomb!! We sat outside in the sun (yes, this is Wellington), and had a few wines from the..."
Cannonball
"My husband and I went for dinner on a Saturday night a few weeks ago. Having read the reviews here I wasn't too sure what to expect and was..."
Kara I
"A great afternoon with friends was had at St Johns - as they weren't busy we received table service. I found staff were knowledgeable and friendly -..."
Christine Bulmer
"This place has surprisingly good food for such a busy bar, good menu, pretty good service, and would definitely go..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"An awesome little bar with a great atmosphere. Food and beer were top-notch, and our server was really..."
Kaz Bar
"I’m confused. I don’t really know what to make of my St Johns experience. I’ve been visiting Wellington on a frequent basis for the last 7..."
Caroline Cameron
"Great restaurant in Wellington. Visited here end of September with my Mum while in the city for World of wearable arts. Loved the Scapegrace cocktail..."
Rachel Proudfoot
"Had a great meal here, was very busy and loud. But service was really good and food was..."
Sharron Hughes
"This was totally an unplanned stop as I was walking from Te Papa to the cable car and thought it was time for lunch. Whipped out the phone and saw..."
Daniel Tay
"So happy i found this place. Looked it up online and made a reservation. Glad i did. Was packed when i arrived (on a Monday evening). Totally worth..."
Leigh Anne Darilek
"Great food, great atmosphere, the wine service at the table was a very nice touch. Natalia and the gentleman in the black shirt (didn't catch his..."
Jo-Ann Hughes
"Great location, great service. Good food — we got the bruschetta, tenders, and chorizo to share plus drinks. It was fast, easy, tasty. Relatively..."
Tessa VanDerVeeken
"I had the roast root salad last night! It was pretty good, I just think Israeli couscous would work a lot better in this salad - just some feedback..."
Bridget Rawson
"Food was absolutely amazing. It was a very very busy night but all our dishes came out fast and were given the care/attention as if we were the only..."
Ange Smith
"An under rated restaurant/bar for drinks🍸or a nice dinner. The restaurant and separate eating areas are excellent with good harbour views...."
Graeme Wooller
"Good food, tasty rump steak cooked well but would have liked a side of chips as an option (served with purple kumara) like market fish. Note: if you..."
Becs Illingworth
"The food was really..."
Mariana Tarasido
"Fantastic experience! Thank you to Finn & Jasper for letting us in late and for the delicious dessert and cocktails. Great atmosphere and a bar that..."
Mich
"Myself and my Friend celebrated our joint 21st Birthday here on the 11th of June. From day one of planning for this Event, the St Johns crew have..."
Letitia Jenness
The Botanist
The Botanist
81/100 (2079 ratings)
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"I decided to get lunch from The Botanist at Lyall Bay for my first visit. They are highly popular by foodies/locals in Welly and serve modern..."
Veeral Patel
"Our go to brunch spot in welly! Great food and always fast service...."
Zara Mortimer
"the vegan big breakfast is great, so are the pancakes. Definitely one of the best places for a vegan brunch. Is more on the expensive side but you..."
Hugh Parsons
"Delicious food! Had the banana blossom fish and chips which was awesome and very.. fish like.. which is good if you like fish! Also had a couple of..."
Kat Ford
"New to wellington and was looking for a vegetarian place with lods of options desperately when my friend took me to The Botanist and trying their..."
Happy
"Big vegan ups to my new neighbourhood fave! Just wish I'd tried it earlier! Delish food in a lovely relaxed place. Great kids options too, mine..."
Eating My Way Around
"Had the most delicious brunch here! The food was amazing! Not usually a sweet brekkie person but the pancakes were sooo good and also got a side of..."
Lizzie
"I always thought vegetarian food was the reserve of sad hippies who chomped on boiled cabbage and mung beans. We actually popped into The Botanist..."
William SMITH
"Popped in here for a beer after spending the afternoon at the beach across the road, and what a gem! They had a great selection of local craft beers..."
Maddie Jones
"I’ve been here a few times and and always enjoyed the consistently delicious food and great beer, and the chocolate Kahlua dessert is to die for!..."
Mary Jane Thomas
"So great to have another vegetarian restaurant! Interesting menu, lots of variety. Great flavours. The spring roll is a favourite, as are the..."
Em
"Love this place and come all the time! Amazing gluten free/veggie & vegan options. Definitely recommend these pictured, especially the ‘hash’ and..."
Celiac Teen
"It is a hidden gem, nestled just in front of the beach, offering breath-taking views of the ocean. Whether you're a local looking for a peaceful spot..."
William Ericsson Eulatth Vidal
"The food was outstanding! Vegetarian and filling breakfast platter (the Lyall I think). The place was esthetically pleasing with plenty of room and..."
Josh
"Amazing place for vegetarian food! They have a huge menu range, good coffee and extremely yummy food! Fantastic place to grab coffee, cake, cocktails..."
Kirstie Hamilton
"Never thought I’d be reviewing a vegetarian restaurant but I’m more than happy to review T H E TASTIEST vegetarian meal I’ve ever had. Dining..."
Ashleigh Carlyle
"Great coffee... aromas of molasses. Big Lyall came with eggs, spinach, black beans, tomatoes, vege sausage, hash brown, and jalapeñoe poppers...."
Cherie King
"We were a party of six plus a dog and we had a feast. Their vegetarian dishes are very well presented and absolutely delicious 😋. Excellent vibe,..."
Davide Baj
"Their burger competition entry is AWESOME. the crunchy duck wonton on top was really tasty. The bum was like a Chinese bao. So interesting and..."
Kaha Wahine
"I had the pancakes and they were perfect. Took the fussy MIL and she loved the place. Dog friendly indoor and outdoor which was great for us after a..."
Glyn Alcock
"My husband and I had an early dinner before a flight. Delicious as usual. Service was great, and quite fast, which suited us. My husband had the..."
Jane Chapman
"A gorgeous place. Only regret, not coming here when I was plant based. Great staff, great food and atmosphere. Loved the decor. Very relaxing,..."
Light Begets Light
"Cute cafe with an excellent menu of interesting, varied vegan & vegetarian plates. We came on a quiet Tuesday morning. The light and plant filled..."
Shay Zhang
"This is one of our favourite restaurants of all time. Everytime we go, whether it's brunch or dinner the food is to die for! There's always something..."
William Dragicevic
"Full vegan restaurant that doesn’t taste like vegan! I could go vegan forever if anyone could serve their menu everyday. Very creative combination..."
Olivia Victorius
"Me and my Mrs had a great time here. It was cold and windy outside and one of the staff noticed we were feeling cold and they let us in and gave us..."
Andrew K
Planet Spice
Planet Spice
79/100 (2074 ratings)
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"We will go to this place again as the food was nice and the service was fantastic. The popadums were a good size. I will be back.  so happy to..."
Annag575
"Have been twice in the past two months. Really enjoyed the entrees(Chicken Tikka, Onion Bhaji)and the Curries have been delicious as well, I think we..."
Simon Kearsley
"Amazing food. I had a lamb dish and my partner had the butter chicken.Best butter chicken we both have ever tasted. My lamb dish was..."
Steven
"We will go to this place again as the food was fabulous. We reserved a table online but they did not get our reservation. However due to this..."
Ian De Terte
"The best sot down Indian restaurant in wellington! The vegetarian set menu is a huge amount of food and great quality. The specials change often and..."
Kirstin
"This place has been consistently good for years..... great place to go as a group. Goat dish is beautiful, chefs special chicken dish a knockout. A..."
CC
"Great service good atmosphere and although not the best Indian in Wellington definately great food. Indian food with the option to have wedges and..."
Jason Berryman
"Had the beef madras and keema naan, was busy but food came out quickly. We really liked the naan bread, which was light, fluffy and delicious. The..."
Callum
"Always busy, great service - almost too quick/hurried, you can't beat the value here. Curry is great for the price, well above the usual "take away"..."
BT
"Visited for dinner and had a table for six. This place was recommended and had great reviews so was pretty excited. The biryani was average, bit more..."
Team Thomas
"Best Indian in Welly! Delicious curries and light naan bread. compatible prices and friendly staff. Have only been once so far but will definitely be..."
J Isla
"Authentic Punjabi Food....Located on Riddiford Street, almost crowded everytime. The owners are humble and enthusiastic. Service is quick. They had a..."
FitFoodieMegha
"Never disappointed , Currys are consistently beautiful every time . Served hot and fresh. ..."
Em
"A great little restaurant and one of the two that we chose (Beijing is the other) when in the newtown area in the evening or doing a work lunch. On..."
Duncan Galletly
"Had a mild lamb korma on Friday and just had to get another one again on Saturday. Beautiful, tasty curry, delicious naan. generous portion, quick..."
Dani Pohlod
"Great. Loved the food nice staff great time..."
Slippery
"Best indian in Wellington, fish makhani is a current favourite but I've always enjoyed my food from here, and have taken many friends and family over..."
Claire Pettigrew
"Disagree with reviewer below about service. They are ALWAYS onto it and quick to take your order when I go in there, anyway always go for lunch and..."
Wallace Tulloch
"Our family eat here on occasions and always like it. The food is excellent, never too sweet (something I hate about Kiwi Indian food), great mix of..."
Fat Dad
"Yes it's good. Really great atmosphere and friendly staff and above average curries. I've been here 3 times now and I find the food a little..."
Peter Kerstens
"Always delicious , amazing service and just overall an great experience. The butter chicken is the best in all this land and I will continue to..."
Gemma Louise
"Easily the best curry house in Wellington. I've been there 8 times now and the only item to disappoint me has been the Peshwari Naans (my usually..."
Mr.Stevens
"Our most favourite place to get a curry in Wellington, and actually New Zealand for that matter. My husband and I are absolutely addicted..."
Alex
"My husband are shortly moving house and will no longer be Newtown and we're absolutely bereft about leaving Plant Spice behind.In the six..."
Kara I
"We started the meal with Onion Bhaji, Barra Kebab, Seekh Kebab, and Vegetable Kachori. I haven’t had Kachori before. They were three pasties (think..."
Guru Ted
"I've worked in 5 Indian restaurants. I know what's good or bad. This one is the best in NZ that I have ever tasted so..."
Pierre
"Divine curries. Absolutely delicious and very authentic tasting. Service friendly and quick. Definitely..."
Alice C
"The best curry ever to touch my lips. Highly recommended. Plus very good serving size. Wide range of curries on the menu. The lunch deal is..."
Aoi Moniwa
"Do you want the best butter chicken in Wellington? I challenge you to find a better option than Planet Spice. My palate for Indian food isn’t the..."
Mitchell Bidois
"Every time I’m in Wellington I come back here. I love the tandoor specials- especially the tamarind chicken and the tandoor mushrooms as entree is..."
Chantall Turner
"Huge selection of Indian dishes, nicely done. Local beers to complement. Not too crowded. Medium spicy was hot to me- all their preparations allow..."
John Louie
"Delicious food and welcoming staff, however, my daughter and I waited over 45 minutes for our meals to arrive and with a hungry 12 year old it..."
Kylie Gale
"Absolutely delicious. The best Indian I’ve ever eaten. The coconut chicken was divine and melted in my mouth. The stuffed mushrooms were perfect...."
Suzanne Tamaki
"The service was fast and friendly, best Indian food I have ever had from a..."
Ben Bowater
"Amazing place for Kiwi Indian style food, great friendly staff and fast service. Little Planet in Newtown with touch of spices. Would definitely..."
biswanath swain
"Can't fault this place really. The place is big enough and looks recently decorated. It even has an upstairs. The place is clean and wherever you sit..."
Richard Taylor
"Has a good range of menu selections and the food is always good. We usually get takeaway, probably more than once a month, but reciently opted for..."
Brian A
"We had a birthday party there and enjoyed it a lot. Nice food, lovely ambience, and welcoming hospitality. Affordable rates for..."
Prajapati Priti
"The best authentic Indian restaurant in Wellington. Awesome food, fantastic service. Thankyou Spice planet, you always..."
Phil Harmonic
"Fantastic lunch specials Really enjoyed dining here - very..."
James Wheatley
"Love it here. Big fan. Perfect for a medium sized sized family function..."
Diamond Geezer
"Lunch special is really good value. Butter naan was super fresh and..."
Sam O'Grady
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