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Bacco Restaurant & Wine Bar
92/100 (179 ratings)
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"We stopped in this restaurant by coincidence when passing through Nelson and it was absolutely delicious! Tried the gnocchi with gorgonzola and it..."
Katarina Oliveira
"This place is just ok. Although advertised as a wine/beer bar, there are not as many selections as I would like. The appetizers are just ok,..."
Robert Gonzalez
"Honestly one of the best meals I have ever had, the presentation, the taste, the portions, the service, everything was cooked to perfection and the..."
Shimon Simon
"What can I say. We love this place. Terry & Jo have made it one of our favourite places to go, whether it be for a fine wine or boutique beer in the..."
Neil Chesterman
"Food here is absolutely lovely. Good atmosphere and the manager lady is super kind and polite. Must go place in..."
Jiho Burgess-Kim
"Great food and atmosphere! Had the Bacco eggs benny.. Amazing, and really well presented was defo what I needed in the morning to be ready for the..."
Allister van Mil
"Very happy with the food and wine at Bacco. Friendly service, handy location. Would go back..."
S Jin
"Really lovely atmosphere, 4pm to 6 pm happy hour and food was great especially the pork..."
Rosemary Beckett
"Wonderful coffee, and even though they weren't really open they still made me one. Great service..."
Victoria Moore
"Had many functions hosted upstairs in the wine bar. Great atmosphere, lovely food and attentive..."
Melody Aquarian
"Perfectly cooked and presented food, good wine and delightful staff paved the way for a wonderful evening with..."
carol boyd
"Nice friendly quick service, best Ribs and roasted Duck we had so far, absolutely recommended. Thank you very..."
coma nix
"Friendly staff. Limited beverage menu. Tasty food, but not tasty enough to bring me back. A smidge..."
trina stelton
"The food was superb I had venison cooked to perfection and rose water pavlova and strawberrys very..."
Charil Milne
"First visit to bacco for dinner. The duck was delicious but the white chocolate creme brulee was..."
Alison Bradley
"Great selection of wine, quite pricy though. Lovely..."
Miroslav Barcak
"Great food, amazing wine. Friendly helpful..."
Paula Cottrell
"Fantastic local wines. Great knowledge..."
Michael Champness
Boat Shed Cafe
90/100 (2788 ratings)
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European
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Seafood
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Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Drinks
After-hours
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Lunch
Breakfast
Tiramisu
Salad
Ceviche
Crab
Crawfish
Duck
Catfish
Oyster
Halloumi
Cakes
Risotto
Mussels
Salmon
Lamb
Bruschette
Fish & chips
Fish
Chowder
Pork
Fish & Chips
Beef
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
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Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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"The Boat shed is a great location for a meal. Get there early or make a reservation to sit out on the covered deck. The food is delicious. I..."
J K
"First time there today...oh my word...the food was high class!! Prices reasonable, the location at the waterfront with its stunning views amazing and..."
Stanley GOLIATH
"One of the best places in Nelson. Good food amazing location. Have been here a dozen times, recommend trusting the chef which gets you a bunch of..."
Chris Rodley
"Well worth the journey from. DUNEDIN just to dine ... Ceviche was superb, my husband had tge scampi ... he is still floating with a belly full of..."
Nicki Rein
"First time in Nelson and this was the first restaurant we tried because of the good reviews. The hospitality of the staff was top notch. The lady..."
Joy Fu
"The food was SO PHENOMENAL I’m writing a review less than an hour after leaving! The food was absolutely amazing! Great portions - leaving full but..."
Natalie Walaszczyk
"Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Nice and warm greeting. Drinks arrived very quickly. Food came fast and perfectly cooked. The fresh oysters..."
롭플
"Always enjoy my dining experience here. Service is always on point and engaging and the food is delicious and served in a good time frame. Would..."
Change Hypnosis Therapy & Coaching
"Beautiful location and great food! Best time to go is lunchtime or dinner at summertime for the sunset. Favourite thing from there is the..."
Cashan Balfour
"Great meal. Good wine, service, and atmosphere. Oysters were good and the fish was so good. The dessert was heavenly. They accommodated my nut..."
Kandace Roe
The Boathouse Society
90/100 (394 ratings)
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European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pasta
Salad
Chowder
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
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"We have captured many beautiful weddings at the Boathouse in Nelson! The views looking out over the water are stunning, and you can often catch a..."
THINK VISUAL
"Great view with friendly staff. Few Gluten free food options, and good selection of food. Prices were not bad and wait time was pretty quick. Would..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Delicious scrambled tofu on asparagus and bread for a great price! Was too good to stop and take a photo before eating the majority. Beautiful spot..."
Dean Franklet
"I have been there several times over the years. It's a great spot, a quintessential Nelson landmark to visit and to..."
Emmanuel Pierre Soufflet
"Everything about this restaurant is fantastic! From the greeting and friendly chit chat from the front of house staff, to the atmosphere and view,..."
Rebekah Thorne
"You can't get a location much better than this. It's almost in the harbor. We were a big group but they handled the orders superbly. Top staff. Food..."
Jim Vause
"Great place to see live music and dance. Balcony is a perfect for a summer..."
Fred Kramer
"Great venue, beautiful sunset views, great service and variety of music , shows and dancing..."
kae bennetts
"Great coffee, great food and service. We had the eggs beni. 👌 5..."
Peter Turner (petekiwiworld)
"Have had some excellent events here where we rented this spot. Perfect place for company events. We do our Christmas party..."
Chris Rodley
"Good food, reasonable prices, great night out with the Gypsy Pickers band, good friendly service, and VERY strong..."
Lynda Coe
"Beautiful sunrise viewing spot without any doubt! Weather can be a great..."
Mahabuba Sultana
"Stunning sunset views, we were there for a private event and it was well catered - staff are..."
Zara Jensen
"Great afternoon at the Wine tasting..."
Shona Hogg
"Out of all the places in our NZ trip this was my favourite even if it was just a coffee..."
Jonn Scott
"Was a lovely day for a great lunch at the boathouse..Coffees very well..."
Jennie Chisnall
The Vic Public House
87/100 (2062 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Beef
Fish & chips
Roast Beef
Falafel
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Mussels
Pork
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Hamburgers
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
New Zealand
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Sports bars
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Dinner
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Mid-range
"Nice airy pub with good Guinness which is a great start. There's a range of DB beers (labelled Mac's but the real Mac's is back in Nelson) too...."
Steve Warne
"What a great pub/eatery they have established here. It some how has that old school pub feel, with a great restaurant/ eatery to boot. The food is..."
P W
"Without a doubt the best service we had on our trip through Newzeeland. Our bartender/waiter Blake did a fantastic job. Great food. Good beer. We..."
Jannis K
"Besides the amazing drinks and atmosphere, these guys offer excellent customer service. I wanted a beer and the amazing bartender custom made a..."
Jegan Nithianandan
"Very good understanding of gluten free and coeliac. Staff were friendly but unfortunately the food wasn't that great. Had a salad but the broccoli..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Nice bar food and fantastic service, the place has a nice warm..."
Vernon Gates
"Really enjoyed our dinner. I had the mac n cheese and it was on point! My hubby had the half chicken and he loved it. Nice..."
Megan Arthur
"Truffle Mac and Cheese isn’t much to look at but it tastes delicious. The perfect mix of white sauce, cheese and truffle flavoring in my opinion..."
Kaylee P
"Howard Williams hosted a quiz for us at the Jellyfish as part of our conference. Howard was easy to deal with and he did a fantastic job of..."
David Turnhout
"Was looking gor somewhere for quick dinner and decided to try here. Nice relaxed atmosphere with good menu, what more could we have asked..."
Patrick Burdon
"busy place on tue, quiz night.food was ok generous sizing for the beef nacho dish. music a lil loud for us but others obviously dont..."
Tania Mac
"Such a great spot. Great music being played in the back round. Friendly staff and let's talk about the food......FLIPPIN GREAT keep it up..."
Jeremy Gush
"Very yummy dinner, the place has a great atmosphere, and the service was..."
Rocque White
"So I didn't know what to expect diving into a buttermilk chicken donut with lashes of bacon, but boy was I suitably impressed. A very sweet and..."
James Russell
"Friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks and nice environment. I would recommend the roast dinner if you’re there on a Sunday. Avoid the pizzas,..."
Lawrence Chandler
"Evening Post theatre treat , pizza to tempt taste buds and waft down with a 'mean,' mead🍷 wine . Wait staff enthusiastically engaging..."
Kevin Fourie
Deville
87/100 (1042 ratings)
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New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Chowder
Fish Taco
Toasts
Burger
Halloumi
Cakes
Fish
Pork
Pancakes
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Pet friendly place with casual vibes. Service was friendly and the food was pretty decent, we had the burgers and seafood..."
Georgin Lau
"Unique bar and cafe with outdoor and indoor seating. Delicious Central and South American based menu with their own unique twist. Lots of delicious..."
Christine McDade
"Great atmosphere. The food is of great quality, for sure to be a hidden gem in Nelson. We ate here twice having the tacos both chicken and pork and..."
Rachel Bradshaw
"Delicious food - eggs are poached well, and smoked salmon is yum. Chocolate brownie is warm and not too sweet. Jasmine and peachflower tea is..."
Yuan Z
"Great breakfast that left both of us filled. I ordered poached eggs and a side of chicken which came to $26, highly recommend this combo team. My..."
Peter Howe
"We came here for breakfast and it was a GREAT choice. The place does music stuff in the evenings so when you walk in for breakfast it's like walking..."
Rod K
"DeVille food has never let me down. The ingredients are always fresh and beautifully presented. These eggs featured in Country Calendar! They are..."
Jenny Bryers Reneti
"5 of us for lunch, we had Quesadillas, tacos and a monster BLT. Food was excellent. Well presented, decent portion size and..."
Ross Wilkinson
"Absolutely delicious and innovative food. All high quality and cooked right. A foodie’s..."
Chantelle Hiley (Chantelise)
"Amazing food, amazing service. Have been twice. Can't wait to go back. Took my mum here for our first visit and we both still talk about the amazing..."
Rachel Baker
Tides Bar And Eatery
86/100 (1157 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Hot Pot
Scallops
Duck
Cheesecakes
Calamari
Risotto
Lamb
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Salmon
Chowder
Cheesecake
Seafood Platters
Beef
Prawns
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Seating
Free off-street parking
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
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Lunch
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Mid-range
"Bloody delicious Not cheap but I recommend you get the set menu. It's a great deal and plenty of choices on..."
Linda Winifred
"Loved it! Great food and staff. Will be back again soon. Only down fall would be plastic straws! If i had known i was getting one i would have said..."
Rachel Clarke
"Had a wonderful meal. Excellent service. And an awesome evening. Would definatly go..."
Erin-Jo Funnell
"The prawn and scallop ravioli is amazing !!! Also the scallops !! Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 service great - staff very attentive! Interior..."
Orla Whelan
"We were staying at Trailways and went to the Tides for a drink to cap off the evening. Great bar service and range of drinks. Barman made drink for..."
Timothy
"Dropped in Friendly engaging welcome . Handled my wife's dietary needs well and looked for and delivered options. both our meals tasty and well..."
Paul
"In Nelson for work for about the 4th time in 9 months and each time I seem to be put up in a different hotel, so it was Trailways this time around. I..."
Otago Islander
"I bring a group of 20 or more people to The Tides most months for a business luncheon, and I have to say that every single time it surpasses our..."
Maxine Cook
"Very classy restaurant. The decor is minimalistic with a nice fancy candle and no tacky artwork. Had a few vegetarian options one of which was a filo..."
Rochelle
"First time here and we were incredibly blown away. The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming but feels like fine dining. The service was extremely..."
Raven Stevens
"Wow!! Second time in Nelson...first time here...damn...the food is good!!! Classy, tasty, well presented...and beautiful flavour combinations....The..."
Stanley GOLIATH
"Good meal. Bit pricey but a premium dining experience. Bring some sun glasses as it's very bright outside in the evenings. Staff were nice and food..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Great food, service was over and above, especially for our 6 year old. Very helpful, friendly staff and meals were quickly provided. A lovely family..."
barbara gould
"We had our dinner there last week. Great dinning atmosphere especially if you can book a table by window. Very friendly staff & good service. we..."
Fergus Mao
"We went out as a large group for dinner. Service was quick, the staff friendly and professional, the food was nicely presented but the alcove where..."
Timothy Mora
"Most reliable restaurant in town! Never a bad meal, great menu options, and always great service. Very consistent and always my first..."
Georgia Samuels
"Great ambience and terrific menu. The sharing lamb platter for two was amazing. Highly..."
Sherilyn Tasker
"Fantastic dinner. Shared entree was delicious and great to try 5 different entrees for the price of 2. Quick and professional..."
Jo
"We dined here for dinner 3 times in one week while we were staying in Nelson. The food & service was excellent without fault. The fish, ribeye,..."
Jan
"Friendly staff and good drinks selection. The meals were delicious and catered to different sizes and diets. There is a nice view and a bunch of..."
Zach Ford
"Fantastic meal. Always dine here if staying in Nelson. Great..."
Anna Downes
"over all a nice place to dine at, food is nice and well presented, service is great and all staff are kind and friendly, ok why not 5 stars then,..."
robin cooper
"So awesome loved how the rooms were so clean staff were helpful. I've booked again for tomorrow and they gave me a..."
Becky Campbell
"Amazing meal .Highly recommended roast lamb for two. Perfect with maybe few more vegs. Back for..."
Michelle Hassan
"Only thing is it is pricey the food when eating out for two people, would be great if they had some options on specials each night that is..."
Hautai Greensill
"Delicious food, clean place, nice view and super friendly..."
Harith Al-Sahaf
"We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary at Tides last Saturday. It was an outstanding success made possible by the thoughtful and efficient staff...."
Bruce Scott-Hill
"Absolutely beautiful seafood. Lovely place for a peaceful dinner by the..."
Karen H
River Kitchen
86/100 (2285 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Salmon
Chowder
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Burger
Cakes
Beef
Fish
Pork
Café
Café
New Zealand
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Noticed this cafe as we were walking along the river. We decided to try their coffee & muffins. Coffee was delivered quickly considering how busy..."
Diana Waines
"Popped in for brunch the first day of our holiday, great service very quick and friendly. Meals were generous in portion and packed full of flavour...."
Kate Shuker
"What a wonderful cafe, delicious food, lovely service, toddler friendly, lovely..."
Rebecca Penman
"Friendly and helpful staff. Pleasant environment. My bacon and eggs were OK, just not amazing. I asked for the wholemeal bread with them and it was..."
Clara Wallace
"River Kitchen is temporarily within building renovation paper so it looks a little different/disguised. Located adjacent to a handy public car park..."
Margaret Young
"I love this place, always busy with friendly staff. Excellent food and value for money. My daughter couldn’t eat the full eggs Benedict and doing a..."
Avril Peterson
"Dropped in for a coffee with a mate, as always River Kitchen, dispite the lunch time bustle, provided a relaxed atmosphere where converstation is..."
Betty Sammes
"best coffee ever! best brunch..."
wang yan
"Found a lovely place for breakfast this Mōrena. Place is humming, lot's obviously love the kai and kāwhe here too. I must say I really enjoyed my..."
Pete Armstrong
"Food was great. We had the seafood chowder & open chicken sandwich. Both very tasty and well seasoned by New Zealand standards! (I find there's a..."
David Wild
Smugglers Pub And Cafe
85/100 (3178 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
European
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Burrito
Pasta
Cheesecakes
Salad
Salmon
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Chowder
Pork
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Fish Taco
Fish & chips
Tacos
Ribs
Sit down
European
Bar
New Zealand
Pub
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
After-hours
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"From the outside we thought this place would be a very average pub feed, but it outdid our expectations for sure! Lovely fish tacos, great kids..."
Kim Seaward
"Food was excellent with big portions and loads of flavour, all cooked perfectly. Really friendly service and great value for money. Would 100% come..."
Gavin James
"Blown away by this amazing place. Food was impeccable, worth every dollar. I had the Lamb Loin (it's a dinner special), the Hot Pudding of the Day..."
Yu E
"Great restaurant, the mains are quite huge. Tacos are a great size for older kids. Steak was meant to come with coleslaw but came with leafy greens...."
Emma May
"The food was so yummy, and the place has great character. Peter, our waiter, is great! - so friendly with a great sense of humor. "Bob" the fish in..."
Nathan Blaxall
"We are extremely satisfied customers and highly recommend everyone in the area to check out Smugglers! The food and customer service here was..."
TJ R
"Wow! What a stunning place! The interior is creative and there's is always something to look at. The service was a amazing. Duty manager was a bloody..."
antony clark
"Really nice and delicious restaurant. The steak was really good and also the fries. The ambient in the restaurant is like you are sitting in a pub..."
Steffi Brüm
"Great service very inviting and easy to book. Our waiter was on point in taking orders with our big group with lots of jokes. Family friendly place..."
Danii Matthews
"Excellent food,great service,its a little bit dear but great food and good size..."
Ian Wilson
"Amazing place to visit. We had the best waitress, Maia who made the night amazing. Well worth every minute spent there..."
Conor Walsh
"We had great time at this restaurant! The owner was super friendly, he was very accommodating. Kids meal was great value, my steak was good. The food..."
Kumiko Steer
"We went there for a family outing. Welcome was warm and friendly, we were quickly seated and menus arrived. Drinks followed soon after. The range of..."
Donald Lamont
"Overall good food and great staff, but I did think the food is a bit lacking. The ribs and brisket were good but not great. The serving size was..."
Daniel Lee
"Great atmosphere. Smugglers has been operating for ages in Nelson and is now more of an institution. Lots of seating with small and large tables,..."
Simon nicholson
"Had a large group booking. The service was fantastic, prompt, and efficient. They kept everyone's glass full, and the meals came within a good time..."
Rachael Steans
"Came here and ended up going for the cheap lunch option with dessert. Next time I would like to try a normal menu meal as they do look amazing in the..."
Kate Griffiths
"Was impressed with this restaurant themed bar. For dinner we had the brisket and the calamari and both were good quality meals. The establishment was..."
L Lee
Mama Cod
85/100 (1598 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Healthy
Seafood
Vegan Options
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fish & chips
Cheesecake
Fish
Fish & Chips
Lobster
Seafood Platters
Salad
Cod
Prawns
Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Octopus
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Pork
Ceviche
Calamares
Crawfish
Salmon
Catfish
Shrimp
Cakes
Beef
Chowder
Sit down
Healthy
New Zealand
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Highly recommend Everything was amazing Highly recommend the seafood platter, so tasty and loved the variety and the great flavors. Everyone loved..."
Ella Causer
"Only got to spend a few days in Nelson yet this place was so amazing we had to go back twice with no regrets. Top notch service friendly and..."
Jessica Rangiwananga
"I was expecting a great meal, good service and not a loud atmosphere. Guess what I got? A perfect night with a very nice meal. The beer and wine were..."
Ken McMillan
"Food and staff were fantastic!!!!!! We had the seafood platter, was the best food we have had in some time, delicious!!! Definately be coming back..."
Melanie Hunter
"We dine here regularly for brunch, lunch and dinner. The staff are friendly the atmosphere classy and comfortable but what we also love & enjoy..."
Shazzy Wetere
"After a two year battle to get my partner (who used to be a burger and chips kinda guy) to accompany me to the cod and lobster we were warmly..."
Connie Fleming
"We had no reservation but were fortunate that early diners were departing. We preferred to sit in the bar area and were thoroughly impressed with..."
Corri Taylor-Bissell
"I went there expecting top notch food. I wasn't disappointed. Service couldn't be faulted. If not in NZ, I would have tipped the waitress. She was..."
Jamie Hall
"My partner and I brunched here yesterday and have nothing but good things to say. He had the Pork and Apple sausage brunch and I had the baked eggs...."
Shaz Nicholls
"Not 100% forgot our entree, lamb was overcooked but still loved every bite was delish cocktails went down a treat ..."
Kim Hall
"A lovely evening. Great menu recommendations and service from our waitress, scrumptious seafood starter, delicious mains and decadent desserts! ..."
Shelley Carppe
"Excellent food, very prompt service and attentive service. Friendly staff took a moment to chat with me. Blue Cod was amazingly delicious. A must..."
Jan Gillette
"We had a very delicious snapper dinner. We sat outside and listened to a fabulous guitar player who played Neil Young, Cat Stevens and James Taylor..."
Lois Eisen
"We recently hosted a suprise 60th dinner at Cod and Lobster for my Mum. From the minute I contacted them about hosting a large group they were..."
Casey Adams
"Nice tasty food. Very small portion. Friendly service, ellegant restaurant. I think a bit overpriced for the quantity, even for a fine dining..."
Ainecraft
"My favourite place in Nelson for a treat! The seafood platter is deceivingly filling. You get so many different things on there which you don't..."
Charmaine
"We both started with the twice cooked hoisin pork belly and it was absolutely beautiful. For my main I had the blackened Ora King salmon and it was..."
Kirstin Lucas
"This place was recommended to us by the moteler and was well worth the short walk to have dinner. Steak was great cooked to perfection as was the..."
Bill T
"The cocktails here are highly recommended & the service is outstanding. We were treated with friendly & unobtrusive service & were served freshly..."
DianaW
"Omg we went here on New Year's Eve and it was amazing. It was that awesome we actually went there 2x while staying in Nelson. Just for the cocktails..."
Prasanna
"Great service. Good pricing for lunch, and when our dessert was late in arriving we were offered coffee which we were not charged for. Would highly..."
Simon nicholson
"Absolutely love this place, I drink and eat here at least once a week. The staff have incredible service and are so amazing at what they do. Nick and..."
Hollie Scott
"A 'must visit' when in Nelson if you are a foodie...superbly cooked meal with an array of taste delights in what we had. Cannot speak highly enough..."
Tony Adams
"One of the best meals that I've ever had. Knowledgeable staff, excellent service. Fantastic..."
Johanna Thompson
"Must come! Great ambience, service and quality food. They’ve got lobster roll lunch sets from 11-4pm! Must try their lobster bisque, platter was..."
Vicki Tan
"This was a very memorable meal. Fine dining at its best. One of the best sea food meals ever. Fantastic ambience and even better service. Highly..."
Max Makheri
"Took my partner here for his birthday and it was great! Really nice service, food and drinks, can highly..."
Malin Wahlgren
"Wow the seafood here is awesome. The truffle fries are to die for. Service and ambience is excellent. Fresh simple tasty food. Highly..."
Ankit Narotam
"What an amazing find! Exquisite flavours, outstanding service, cocktail-making entertainment and a cool, laid-back vibe. Top tip- Make a booking!..."
Monique | Zenders
Tozzetti Nelson Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
80/100 (541 ratings)
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"Went there for 1st time around 8am after my morning walk and I found a great variety of salty and sweet food for breakfast! Big portions too! Looked..."
Sophia Gort
"Insanely good value for delicious, handmade and wholesome food. Visited mid—September 2023. My partner and I had eggs Bennie - only $13.50 for a..."
Benjamin Plows-Kolff
"Recommended by a friend and had a really nice homemade hash brown. Prices really good. Staff very..."
Gary Roberts
"I had the best pasta of my life at Tozzetti, accompanied with excellent service, an exceptionally clean and spacious environment. I came because of..."
Julia Albert
"Awesome array of good food. Come with a hearty appetite, it's all so good. Excellent coffee, lovely..."
Carol Garnett
"Overall a wonderful experience for breakfast. A warm welcome as soon as you step in through the door and great vibes. Very affordable and tasty..."
Adam Kennedy
"Absolutely delicious looking food with a taste to match. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Well worth the visit. Plenty of..."
Melford J
"Awesome place to have breakfast well worth the rest stop. Breakfast was delicious had the tozzetti mixed grill. Very pleasant staff welcoming as..."
Anthony Mcgladdery
"From the interior design view, it’s Great place in Nelson to see how to use plywood black paint and natural wood, the three main elements and the..."
Haiying Shi
"Food was delicious, service was friendly and helpful and price was very reasonable. A great meal..."
Lisa McIntosh
"Friendly staff, good coffee, and although i didn't try any of the food, it all looked..."
Rosie Gibson
"I had an oatmilk latte. The food looked amazing. Sadly no vegan options at this time. Hopefully this opens up in the near..."
Charlotte Donovan
"You know you're about to get an absolutely tasty breakfast when the owner is so warm and welcoming. We asked so many questions and she passionately..."
Stacey Hemara
"Food was delicious!! Went there for breakfast during the Easter long weekend as it was the only Cafe open from 8am (thank you!). My partner ordered..."
Monica K
"Nice place, tasty food, friendly welcoming service. Nice to see a real Christmas..."
Carel Jobsis
"AMAZING. All the food our group had was on point and great prices! Well worth a..."
Charlotte Hunt
Speight's Ale House
79/100 (2526 ratings)
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Fish
Salmon
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Burger
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New Zealand
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Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Television
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Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
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Mid-range
"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at speights ale house. I ordered; crispy Squid & prawn twisters for the entree and Black cherry chicken as my..."
Foodie
"A quick  drop in as by the airport. Some  snapper bites and  chicken sliders and  calamari and a meat lovers pizza were enjoyed by all. Service..."
TheGoodKiwi Nz
"Had a lovely meal at Speights Ale House Nelson this evening. The staff were very friendly and the small this are important as they brought a small..."
Neil Donoghue
"Have been here a few times now, and impressed every time. Good location, staff friendly and good food and selection of tap beer. We will be back!..."
Scotsman
"Amazing seafood chowder & salads.. Great beers, good staff.. Good for rugby etc Gotta check it out good vibes... Worth a visit......"
Nathan Hall
"Came after the WOW exhibit, which is just across the street for a drink. I had the 5 malt old dark and it was great. Looks pretty busy..."
Richard Y
"We only had one night in Nelson as part of our tour of the South Island , we decided on the ale house nelson as it had been recommended by a friend..."
Craig Fabian
"I only have the best reviews for the Speights Ale House. Coming from Christchurch I have been many times to our local restaurant and have always had..."
Jason Morgan
"We went here with guests from England and had a great night.Steaks were particularly good . Hot bread starters delicious and huge portions. ..."
Stephen Davidson
"Wow! I have to commend this place on pretty much everything. We had an experience tonight second to none and we are regular diners around the town...."
Lynn Ferguson
"Attending Nelson Masters- booked a table (last minute) for 8 of us at Speights- seated upstairs on a very busy Friday night. Ordered cocktails (one..."
Maria C
"Had a great lunch at Speights Ale House today. It was very busy but the staff were great, told us there would be a 30 minute wait for food, but we..."
Sharon
"Huge thank you to Gareth, Caitlin and the Team at Speights Ale House Nelson for a great night on Saturday. Our friends and family were all impressed..."
Sally Blain
"I have dined at a few Speight's Ale Houses round the South Island and have normally come away disappointed but tonight I had the chicken and it was..."
Colette
"Five lads on a boys weekend ate and drank around Nelson for four days. Our night here was amazing food, well beyond what we expected from a Speights..."
SMD
"Went Sunday evening with friends for a meal. The atmosphere was great, and the restaurant was quite busy. The meal was lovely and the waitress Naomi..."
Valerie Gribble
"Absolutely delicious!!! Everything about the meal and experience were were awesome!!! Staff (think our waitress was Charlotte) were lovely!!! Food..."
Casey
"We have had lunches (yum lamb shanks) and evening meals at the Speights Ale House and we couldn't fault it. Latest Saturday night compliments to the..."
Karon Smith
"Awful. Undercooked chips, gristle in the chicken burger and unripe, un-melted brie in there too. Really disappointing. How hard is it to make a..."
Tim Stockley
"Completed impressed by the quality of the food, standard of service and the decor is new, relevant and trendy! When we arrived the welcoming from..."
Marie Allan
"We have dined at he Ale House for about our sixth time tonight and this place is so worth recommending. We are a couple who spend a fair amount of..."
Jackie
"July 2012 - Lovely food and attentive efficient service, they checked every course that we were happy with our meals and very friendly and..."
Mandy
"First time, we have been there, the food was fabulous and generous portion. The atmosphere was really nice, cozy and warm. Staff were really great..."
Ana C
"Dined at the Ale House again last night & again it was awesome I had the fish of the day crispy skin White warehou with mash & crab bisque it..."
Aaron
"I haven't lived in Nelson long, but I have eaten almost everywhere and this was by far the best I've tried in a very long time.I normally..."
David Thompson
"I had the pleasure of having a bar lunch here when I was down on business 17th May 2012. Service was excellent and friendly and the food was superb,..."
Will Thomson
"Had a great evening. Hubby's surprise 40th 20+ people meals service was great, Bread was divine, mains were all delivered and presented well and were..."
Anita Thompson
"Top restaurant for service food and decor!!!! This restaurant is rated top of the top for service. My partner and I went for dinner and were treated..."
Luke Raharuhi
"My wife and i had dinner at the Speights Ale House last night, as I had visited a number of times with mates for a Friday beer and really enjoyed the..."
Rob Whittaker
"I took my family to the Speights Ale House this evening for one of our children's birthdays. I had already eaten a couple of times with clients and..."
Julian Kett
"I have eaten and drank (Heaps!!!) at the Speights Ale House Nelson - the food, service and welcome is exceptional. I have entertained clients there,..."
Murray Leaning
"Hi. 4 of us locals visited on 1 March 2012. My partner had gone to the bar to get us drinks but a waitress noticed I didn't have a drink and came and..."
LOIS MORELAND
"I recently dined at the Speights Ale House for my Birthday. We had a table of 30 people and all left very impressed! The food was fantastic and the..."
Laura McCallum
"My partner and I came here for dinner in late January just a wee while after it had opened. We booked for 7pm and it wasn't as busy as i thought it..."
Rose
"Went to the ale house on New Year’s eve with a group of twelve, it was a great experience and we ended up having a great night. We were welcomed by..."
Connors
"I am from Wellington and was visiting my family in Nelson over Xmas. I took my mum, Nana and Step dad to the Speights Ale House on the Thursday the..."
James Crichton
"We dined at the Speights Ale House on the 2nd Jan. I can honestly say the place is magnificent! The bar is upmarket and trendy which was complimented..."
Daniel Hodder
"As the other review on this site sounded suspiciously like a plug for another restaurant i decided to check out the ale house for myself while in..."
Bernadette
"Went for lunch on a Sunday. Food was fantastic and the beer good. Good and friendly service. Atmosphere was friendly and..."
Vernon Gates
"Great food, large portions and big prices for mains. The cod cpuld have been fresher, but the ribs were excellent. Everyone had a great time and the..."
Tyrone Penning
"The food is always good and a reliably high standard. We love the staff, always helpful and attentive. Difficult to create ambience/ atmosphere in..."
Allison Mitchell
"Can’t state highly enough the quality and yumminess of the food at this restaurant. We have dined here for both evening and brunch on a few..."
Denise McGrath
"Went for a late lunch, service and friendliness of all the staff was impeccable, meal arrived swiftly and was delicious 😋, would highly..."
Diane Hills
"We ate there twice in one day. Food was fabulous, prices were reasonable. Service was awesome and atmosphere was..."
cheree Atkins
"First visit here, love the prawn and mussels they were so amazingly good. Had lamb and beef wellington they were delicious too. Beef wellington..."
Kayes Chu
"Service tonight was faultless. There are a few 5 star restaurants around the world that could learn a thing or two from the people on the floor there..."
Matt Rutherford
"Beautiful place to start a rainy day on Kaikōura. The food and beverages were superb, full of flavors and texture. Go without hesitation : hot..."
Yasmin B-Merlo
"Food was great, tasty and generous portions. The service from everyone was next level - genuine warm smiles, so friendly and..."
Clint Wagener
"had a lovely server last night who had an amazing memory and knowledge of daily specials in the kitchen & drinks, food was great and fast service..."
lucy shegedin
"While on a cycling tour of pubs in the area, we thought that we would kick off our day at The Speights Alehouse. Having been raised in Central Otago,..."
Phill Urquhart
"Dined here last night with four others. The place was buzzing, was a great atmosphere. Service was amazing, entrees ands mains came out super fast...."
Sonya Watson
"was a good portion serving. Biggest fault was time to get meal with a larger group we were in, not their..."
Colin Saunders (Stretch0)
"2 visits in one week while visiting Nelson because of the mussels. So delicious, great white garlic chilli sauce. It was yummy! Wish I could take..."
Melanie Owubokiri
"First time very cool ,well recommend as a place to meet friends for a meal . Outside sitting and lots of parking . Hope there are ways for people to..."
Brent Wells
"Great food always, good to come here with a group of people and have a yarn. Steak was nicely done and appetisers (Prawn twists and pizza) were good...."
Peony Yang
"Had a Amazing Lunch today and the best service and food. Restaurant was Super clean and people Awesomely friendly. Just found the steel seats a bit..."
jaco de jongh
Honest Lawyer
77/100 (1601 ratings)
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Serves Alcohol
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Mid-range
"Lovely establishment away from the town centre of Nelson in a very peaceful, quiet and relaxing setting. They have really nailed the "Ye Olde English..."
Lachlan Burnet
"The location beside the water is superb. The building has lots of character and the staff are friendly and helpful. We ordered pizza, which was very..."
Helen Jenkins
"Had a great catchup with some of our cousin's from the north island had a few drinks and a small meal great atmosphere, staff stuffed our meal order..."
Darrel Growden
"Enjoyed a meal in the restaurant with friendly helpful staff and quality food. Many diners there on a Monday where the restaurant is available for..."
Paul Harvey
"Dropped in for a Beer and an afternoon tea for family. Love the place and friendly staff. Always visit when in Nelson..."
Murray Tinker
"Great to sit outside on a Saturday afternoon, watch the planes overhead and look out over the ocean. Good selection of beers and table service...."
Trevor Simpson
"An amazing place to stay at, would like to have stayed longer, hell I'd love to live there 😂, big well equipped rooms with lots of storage areas,..."
shayne lipsham
"Excellent food great service and the location is to die for, absolutely recommend this restaurant, hopefully we'll stay next..."
William Rutherfurd
"Good rooms of a decent size. Good showers and comfy beds. Clean and nicely presented. Very reasonable prices. The pub downstairs had great food, not..."
Phil
"A lovely old building, but disappointingly few windows you could actually sit and see the view. We went for lunch, not a very exciting menu. I had..."
Maree Rikys
"Didnt stay in a room. Great people, food, garden. Good atmosphere. Dog/child..."
Kaye Chamberlain
"Had a lovely stay before and after walking the Able Tasman Track, room was lovely, bed comfortable, the home cooked biscuits were yummy and the..."
Stephanie Gee
"Great place for dinner, awesome food, fab service, highly recommend. For those with mobility issues, there is not an accessible..."
Erin Inwood
"Great selection of beers/drinks. Very friendly staff! (Especially Brooklyn. Big kudos to her for driving us to the airport!) Food was outstanding..."
Eric McCrystal
"Just had a light meal in the bar.Anna was such a pleasant lady who served us and her coffee making skills are..."
graeme gardner`
"I recently held a function in the Banquet Room. Anna the Functions Manager was exceptional. She gave great advice and handled my event with..."
Toni Erskine
"Hands down the best seafood chowder I’ve had in a long time. Also the beer burger was great. Nice moist patty. Enjoyed the court yard. Just have to..."
Chris Henderson
Lambretta's Cafe Bar
76/100 (1181 ratings)
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Gelato
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Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Pancakes
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Pizza
European
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
After-hours
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Mid-range
"Love the vibe at Lambrettas!!!! Still super friendly, fast and delicious after all these years. As locals we enjoy Sat morning there. The cafe..."
Nicola Hawes
"We love going here, love that family run feeling and consistently good food! Great brunch options and baby friendly place. We find ourselves coming..."
Ian Vincent
"Amazing place for lunch with the Best pies in the Tasman. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. Never say no to the homemade..."
jaco de jongh
"Welcomed by a lovely smile, the food was lovely, best scrambled eggs I’ve had in a cafe in years! Yummy tasty bacon, all cooked to perfection...."
Tui Harwood
"Such an amazing experience absolutely loved everything! Customer service was..."
Mary Hoeta
"What a fantastic Cafe !! Staff are amazing - friendly and fast ! Excellent food Warm atmosphere Great music !! Loved the Eggs Benny..."
Perry Turner
"Excellent customer service professional friendly, poached eggs n creamed mushrooms to die for (huge serving) will revisit when I'm next in Nelson...."
Tania Cowie
"Good hot coffee and the best custard squares ever, thank you,but like most cafe's music to loud, should be back ground music, hard to have client..."
JOHN DELANY
"In for lunch. I had a seafood chowder. Needed seasoning but was nicely thick and creamy. My partner had a halloumi salad. Both were very tasty. My..."
Mike Whipp
"Up from Greymouth a friend took up there using grab one vouchers. The most amazing pizza I have ever had. 22 years in the food industry so I know..."
Sara Hartwig
"Apirl2021: theme is interesting for a non enthusiast.. Space is great. Chose to sit outside for brunch. Staff were happy and quick. meals fresh and..."
J B
"Wonderful food seriously and staff were really warm and friendly so my wife and I will absolutely be back again soon well done..."
Mark Watson
"Our family has been coming to Lambrettas for years. Great location and a really good relaxed ambience. The menu is extensive, with really tasty..."
Michael Harris
"From the interior design prospective, Lambrerta Moto culture has been presented beautifully here by the interior designer. they Focus on the theme..."
Haiying Shi
"We had a wonderful time, great place and great food. Friendly atmosphere and great..."
Sue McGregor
"Lambretta's is always good, we quite often go there on a Saturday morning for coffee and scone/sweet treat or grab one of there very nice..."
Jeff Julian
"Nothing in the food cabinet was priced. I don’t know if it was just a one off, But these days people want to know how much they are going to pay..."
Wendy Neame
"Love this place. Best coffee & service in town. Great selection of cabinet or ordered food. A Nelson iconic place to..."
Julie Dash
Anchor Bar & Grill
74/100 (2905 ratings)
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Mussels
Lamb
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Pesto
Salmon
Fish
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Chowder
Shrimp
Fish & chips
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Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
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"Have been here several times and always get fantastic service. The meals are all excellent. Highly recommend! Will definitely be going..."
Adrienne McNicholl
"Great service great food was pretty busy and service was onto every a new cheaper menu and it was to die for I will be back for sure keep it up..."
Campbellrollo
"hi, i had the pleasure of dining with restaurant and team, was very very happy with the night food was outstanding service was also , awesome..."
Chad Andrew
"Just fantastic. This is Nelson's hidden gem for food. It's obviously a favourite of the locals and our taste buds now know why. The steaks are..."
Pam
"Loved the food, loved the atmosphere. Child friendly and great food is a hard combination to find but here at Anchor it's all in one bundle. I had..."
Graeme
"Do you like seafood? We do, and luckily, we have found this restaurant. We visited on Easter Sunday, and it was not busy at all. There are plenty of..."
Attila Kiss
"Braving the storm, I decided to take my parents out for lunch as they were on holiday with us and the rubbish weather reduced our options for..."
Phill Urquhart
"Great meal with a great view highly recommend for a nice night..."
Daniel Paul
"It was my first time there and one I would happily do it again. The atmosphere of the place and the friendlyness of the staff combined with the meal..."
Andy Walker
"If this was out of 10 I would give a solid 10….out of 5 stars, worth every one! Hit every high!! From the warm welcome to the hands that blessed..."
Annette Toupili
"We went there with a large group of club members for lunch. Organisation was well set up, so service went well. Meals were well presented and tasty...."
Donald Lamont
"Always Fabulous !! The Best Seafood Chowder; Creamy Flavourful and lots of Seafood . Salmon Caesar Salad totally delicious. Salt & Pepper Calamari..."
Maria Holden
"Fabulous dinner to cap off our South Island road trip. The surf & turf was beautifully presented, the scallops perfectly fried. Desserts were..."
Margaret Kucinski
"We had the Anchor seafood platter, it was really good. The two of us were so full 🐟 Only thing I would say is that quite alot of the things are..."
Ann K
"The food is good here. The seafood platter was plentiful (easily feed 3) albeit slightly on the overly deep fried side for my liking - I would have..."
Qi Hong Wong
"Wife and I had the seafood platter for lunch. Delicious, nice variety. Beer was nice and cold. Great views. Great service. Awesome..."
Alex Buendia