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Babagatto
94/100 (2458 ratings)
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Tagliatelle
Bruschette
Pesto
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Salad
Strozzapreti
Risotto
Tiramisu
Bolognese
Lasagne
Carbonara
Sit down
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free Wifi
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
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Family style
Outdoor Seating
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Seating
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Serves Alcohol
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Mid-range
"Went here last night for our anniversary dinner and it was amazing as usual! The food was delicious with good portion sizes, the wine was incredible..."
Jayden Bracey
"I don't often post reviews but Babagatto deserves a superb review. I love how welcoming the owners and staff are, it is just like being greeted by..."
Lee-Anne Weenink
"A must do in Nelson. No other words necessary as the food takes your breath..."
Tim Stephens
"Brilliant place to eat definitely top star status for service and quality of..."
Brenda King
"Fantastic, what a find! Eduardo managed to find us a table even though we hadn't booked and I'm SO pleased he did. Fabulous evening due to the..."
Lesley Langelaan
"Magic! Just went for quick meal before the movies. Quick, friendly and amazing food. We love..."
Tim Ward
"Had such a wonderful evening, awesome people and food, that we went straight home and bought another grab one..."
Tracey-Ruby Redsmoke-Ball
"Definitely the service is one of the most welcoming, fun and unforgettable I have ever had! Enjoyed the place, loved the host and food was delucious...."
Jelena Lillo
"Great Italian food ( I am Italian by the way!!) And the owner is very entertaining and happy to share stories about food, Italian culture..."
Raffaele Bandoli
"A great experience. I recommend the chocolate Tortino. It was good to sit in warm, peaceful, friendly surroundings where my wife and I could talk..."
Stephen Coote
"From the moment you will come through the door of this fine establishment the owner will spoil you and your company with a beautiful smirk and..."
Ben Dunker
"Fantastic service and outstanding food. Ok, the wine was awesome also he..."
Tony Scriven
"Great meal.great experience. Fantastic staff.. all round fabulous...."
Bronwen Johns
"After traveling few months we finally felt like at home, being italian that's a saying...!!! Awesome staff in the kitchen and behind the bar, highly..."
Grillo Federico
"Our favorite place to eat in Nelson. Authentic, fresh, tasty and inexpensive italian food that is served with heaps of friendly..."
Clare Jones
"Great pasta and service, good selection of wine. We really enjoyed..."
Hannah Zhang
"What an incredible place, top quality food and friendly staff provided a happy and upbeat atmosphere. The owner Raf had a great sense of humour which..."
jasmine phillips
"You were right mate I do trust you. Excellent food Lamb spaghetti really flavorful and fluffy. But the Pork belly especially was really flavorful and..."
T HERANGI-KINGI
"They accommodated a group of us twice at short notice. The food was fantastic. The owner was a hoot, joking with us, suggesting what we should eat..."
Bart Signal
"We couldn't decide what to have and stumbled onto Babagatto, the service was sensational AND the food was tremendous. The whole place was happy and..."
Megan Kelly
"Wonderful food - bolognese was terrific as was ravioli. The desserts we had - tiramisu and lava cake were delicious too. Service was quick and super..."
Lexie Weil
"Authentic Italian- outstanding meal & service. Great beverage selection. A genuine family business - and the food, service, and atmosphere absolutely..."
Marian Hirst
"Amazing food with heaps of flavour. Loved all the dishes we had and enjoyed the comedy of Raffaello the man in charge. He was good value and made..."
FISH FISHMONGER
"Please come and open up your restaurant in Perth, Western Australia. Had to dine in twice the spaghetti was that bloody delicious, the service was..."
Courtney Price
"Great food and service and that free lil bread was gob smacking 😋. Think I found a small hair in my pasta though. I did bring it up w them...."
Peony Yang
The Baker's Coffee Shop
93/100 (492 ratings)
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Café
Café
Eastern European
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Pizza
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Mid-range
"The Bakers has become my regular cafe because the cinnamon morning buns are possibly the best pastries I have ever had. Worth going just for these...."
Darcy Lawrey
"Really nice spot in Nelson, awesome carrot cake muffins, they use REAL milk. We will be..."
Robson Sandy
"If you want a danish this is the place to go, they are out of this world. The Baker’s Coffee shop has a fairly small eat in area as well as a..."
J K
"This hidden away cafe is worth the effort to find. Not visible from the street it is on ground floor of a Radiology business. only a small sandwich..."
Josephine Power
"Yum yum yum! French style café with amazing French..."
alison richard
"Great place, great coffee/earl grey and the almond croissant are amazing. I came here two times, just for the croissants. Staff is very friendly. No..."
Carlos
"The interior design feature here has got my attention firstly . The old pieces plus new stuff works well. The tile paved on entrance floor and also..."
Haiying Shi
"LOVELY place! so authentic, genuine and lovely vibes, nice atmosphere and staff, real good coff and the BEST cheese scone i’ve ever had! i saw a..."
Mae Pollard
"The place is very nice. I’ve ordered a cheese scone and a hot coffee while waiting for my appointment in the medical centre. Food and coffee is..."
Tristan Gozun
"Can't eat bread and sweet, but their coffee is quite good. It's a warm and friendly..."
H Grace
The Bakery & Cafe
93/100 (240 ratings)
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"This was the exact type of bakery/cafe we were looking for! Very small and unassuming cafe from the outside but the coffee was great, and the..."
Jordan Buren
"Beautiful little bakery with an amazing variety of bread & pastries and very friendly staff. As I couldn't decide what to get I had an apple pie..."
Lady Cryptex
"Such a nice little bakery ! Crispy and tasty pastries and savories are waiting for you ! Best Pain au Chocolat of New Zealand sooo far !! It's worth..."
Lucie Tellia
"My most favorite bakery in town. I named this bakery is "Happiness Bakery". It's not only about trying many kinds of tasty pastries but also the..."
Theodora Nguyen
"Everything about this place is 5 stars. The food, the coffee, the staff. The baguettes were perfect - crunchy on the outside, doughy in the middle...."
Shira Lander
"Fabulous baguettes....the absolute best. Not to mention the..."
Hanne Secher
"We got a few different sweets. These were all tasty in their own way, nothing to sweet and over powering. The lemon tart was a..."
Stephanie Marie
"Absolutely melt in your mouth delicious. On par with, if not better than, not only European bakeries but also top bakeries in other major food cities..."
Mark Holmquist
"The staff us consistently kind and lovely - they have oat milk for lactose intolerant people like me for their drinks! Their baked goods are stellar..."
Jay Park
"Best croissants in the South Island Go the bakery..."
Display Manufacturing Limited
"Pastries are as close to what you get in parts of Europe as you ever get in NZ (inclusive of a smaller size). These tend to be on the sweet..."
Franek GrumpyBean
"Great food and service. Bread is very..."
Diana Rickman
"One of the best Bakery and Coffee in New Zealand Everything is delicious and not expensive at all It's a place that you must be in..."
Guillermo Silva
"Very very very tasty kanelbullar, croissant and good coffee ☕ - friendly staff. We also bought a baguette, it was european like 😉...."
Claudia Kofler
"Truly the best bread in town! I love their sourdough bread. It is so good! Like a true European bread. It's pretty expensive but it's totally worth..."
Melanie Cloutier
"I'm totally in love with that tiny place! The ladies here are great and cheerful, the menues are balanced. The soup is awesome, and you must..."
Elise COLAS
"This is hands down the best bakery in Nelson, NZ, and possibly anywhere. If you have not heard yet, the almond croissants are probably the best you..."
Robert Gonzalez
"Fantastic bakery with lots of Swedish goodies..."
Ariel Svantesson
"Lovely tiny bakery. Nice soup of the day for lunch, with a choice of tartes, filled croissants and pastries. And as a French, without doubt the best..."
Quentin BINOT
Bacco Restaurant & Wine Bar
92/100 (179 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
"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
Comida
91/100 (666 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
European
Cafe
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Paella
Lamb
Pesto
Sit down
Café
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Digital Payments
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is a huge place, lots of seating and a good selection of cabinet and menu food. Pretty popular judging on how packed the place was. We choose..."
Rod K
"I came here on Thursday night for 1/2 price pizza night. It was the best pizza ever. Service was good to and they were very friendly. The chef Luca..."
Peter Howe
"Great coffees, pizzas and Italian dishes. Comida is a fusion of cultures on the table, however the portions are eventually disappointing if you..."
Nadia Martins
"Nice selection on the dinner menu, full flavour dishes, we did however have to wait over 1hr and 20min after ordering to receive the main meal...."
Jackson Hook
"Decent half priced large pizzas on a Thursday (with a decent selection of toppings). Can't really complain when they're ~$12. Great service..."
Achini Samarasekara
"Really nice cafe and deli in Nelson. The coffee is good, it is licensed and has a good range of counter food plus a cook to order menu. The deli has..."
Steve Warne
"Kind, polite and professional staff. Loved the raw onions on the pizza! It's pretty busy on your half price pizza day, so make sure you make a..."
Ann K
"Great interior setting. Service level was good. Had a good choice of Spanish, Italian and French cuisine to choose from. I just had a small pasta..."
Jonny Pennack
"The store is 5 star. Nice to get one-off European items in New Zealand. The food was okay 4/5. Service was good and this place is huge so is nice for..."
A “Big” Mystry
"Try the Focaccia sandwich. Absolutely delicious - veg or meat, cold or warmed up. Hmmmm,..."
Kahikatea
"Great food, humble, friendly staff and a clean environment. Our food was prepared and served with love, the pizza was fresh and juicy and the cheese..."
Joe Jupiter
"Nice range of food but very expensive. Good..."
Carol Garnett
"Just loved every thing about it, the food was yummy..."
judy scoble
"Lovely food and drinks, staff were..."
Harete Milroy
"One of the best wood fired pizzas I've had! Nice selection of beer..."
Andre Cragnolini
"Came here for the vegan pizza and was not disappointed! Thank you for the delicious food, drinks and great service. 10/10 would..."
Pete Familton
"I just don't feel right if I miss Thursday half price pizza night. Edit. Thursday pizzas are gone and I've subsequently returned to Dunedin, a..."
Ramon Smith
"What a great place to shop for speciality foods and gifts. The Cafe in the same shop is also great. A nice place for a bruschetta and a glass of..."
Adrian Curtis
"Three of us for dinner on a Wednesday night. Ordered three mains and two sides. Food was absolutely incredible, meat and fish perfectly cooked and..."
Caitlin Chapman
Hopgoods & Co
91/100 (5588 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
European
Vegan Options
New Zealand
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Duck Confit
Confit
Cheesecakes
Salad
Chocolate mousse
Crab
Croquettes
Duck
Cakes
Oyster
Salmon
Lamb
Fish
Cheesecake
Pork
Cod
Parfait
Prawns
Polenta
Beef
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Seating
Table Service
Wine and Beer
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Drinks
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Being a bit of a regular at Hopgoods we were stoked to show off this amazing restaurant to family that had travelled over from the UK. They were..."
Scott Gerry May
"This is a real treat here and get looked after very well by staff.thoroughly enjoyed my meal and highly recommend coming here for any..."
Jo Drummond
"Well team I am pretty fussy being ex hospo manager and partner a chef. Tonight my partner and I came in and had the 5 course tasting menu served by..."
Morag Watson
"Superb, our best meal in NZ so far. Excellent service and food. I would highly recommend..."
Val Chapman
"Carol Cambria B & B recommended your restaurant when we were checking in this afternoon! Marine & staff took great care of us. That goat cheese..."
Jackie Samuels Gibson
"My favourite restaurant in NZ. Fantastic food that never disappoints. Great service. Absolutely love this place. Can’t wait to come..."
Phillippa Myatt
"I first ate here 4 years ago whilst visiting NZ from the U.K.. I had a most memorable starter of beef carpaccio, with crispy eggs, truffle fries,..."
Andrew Witt
"Pure chance we picked this restaurant and pure luck we got a table. Mmmm fantastic food and superb service. A great..."
Kay Batten
"Amazing fresh food, staff, service everything was awesome you must try this place if ever in Nelson. I couldn't decide what to have so I had a couple..."
Laura Te Whetu
"This was our best meal in New Zealand. The food is delicious and the service is great. I wish we had eaten there more..."
Jennifer Stack
"Een top restaurant ! Goede sfeer, perfect eten, Ă©cht aan te raden!! Een must voor de toerist uit..."
Thea Remers
"If you're in Nelson at any point of your life, go here. Best food and best service I've ever experienced. Thoroughly impressed by..."
Bayley Owen
"Absolutely beautiful meal last night for our anniversary meal the Beef tartaki starter yum and pork Belly with sour cherry relish and beets I could..."
Donna Olive
"My dining experience can best be described as 'the best of Master Chef' in the High Street' with everything cooked and presented to the highest..."
Paul Potaka
"Excellent food and wine selection. Make sure you ask about the tasting..."
Kev Mak
"Fantastic dinner for a special birthday on Saturday night - you rock Team Hopgoods..."
Sari Hodgson
"I had a very good dinner for my birthday. Food and wine were great and service was good...."
JĂ©rĂšmy Buchheit
"Dragged my crew to hopgoods for a 30th birthday. Went for the degustation with wine pairing and added cheeses.Food and service..."
Flippynz
"I visited for dinner on Saturday night with two good friends. The service was impeccable. Attentive,  friendly and welcoming without being too..."
Lara Wills
"We came here while on holiday because of some amazing reviews we had been reading. Definitely did not disappoint! We came in on a Saturday evening..."
Gabby Wallace
"I started with the pork belly with roast apricot, onion soubise, bacon, thyme and hazelnut brown butter and I was very happy with my choice. For my..."
Kirstin Lucas
"Great food and service. With a seasonal menu there is always something new and fresh. Can be more on the pricey side but as an occasional treat..."
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"Good flavours, good food, decent wine list. Have had a lovely meal each time I've visited. Will definitely come back when I'm next in..."
Varsha Paul
"Opened back in 2005 in the heart of Nelson, Hopgood’s has had a solid standing when it comes to creating phenomenal food. This award-winning..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"My boyfriend and I were recently in Nelson for the weekend for work and came across Hopgoods while trying to find somewhere to have dinner on a..."
Eve Aitken
"Absolutely outstanding meal. Service was warm and friendly , menu was simple but varied, wine list had a great selection of NZ wines from all..."
Jo Y
"A started with a glass of the Saddleback Pinot Noir (a New Zealand wine originating from Central Otago) while I had the Graggy Range Shiraz. As I am..."
Natalie Tierney
"I had gone there because or a recommendation from another person who runs a restaurant, and he happened to be shut on a Monday. I went there and..."
Alin John
"We were in Nelson for our fourth anniversary and wanted to celebrate with a good meal out.We researched restaurants, and based on reviews,..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Entire experience was amazing - helpful and knowledgable staff, great wine, and I changed my mind 5 times before ordering because everything on the..."
Sarah Kerby
"Went there in January of this year - a great meal, very good service, and a very pleasant evening. The decor is casual, but the staff and the..."
Chris T
"Fantastic service, fantastic food, very enjoyable evening. GF extremely well catered for without compromising the taste. Interesting menu, well..."
Acbkiwi
"My husband and I loved this restaurant - food was cooked to perfection and so very tasty, totally worth the money spent. The service was of very high..."
Gissy Fish
"I have had three dinners to Hopgoods and they have all been perfect evenings. I had two work dinners with a large group and one special date. As I am..."
DianeR
"Had heard so much about this place so we tried it for the first time the other night. We had three courses each, food was just beautiful,..."
Teena
"Love it! A regular favourite. Excellent food, friendly staff and great service. And Mussel Inn beer on..."
Galen
"Nelsons Best. Time and time again. We love it. The perfect place to take those who appreciate fine..."
J
"It dosn't have all those awards for nothing! Food - Amazing,Service - Amazing!----- 28 Jan, 2010 -----Beautiful food thats..."
David Wellington
"Hard to fault this eatery. Good food and decor and the service also was very good. I have eaten here 4 times and it has been very good on all..."
Steve
"This is a great place to go for a special occasion. Lovely food, friendly..."
Valerie Fitzsimons
"Five of us went for dinner last night . We didn't have a booking but were welcomed and 3 small tables were quickly pushed together and the service..."
Copper Hay
"The food here is exquisite. My daughter suggested Hopgoods for my family birthday dinner out in February. Today, I am looking for somewhere special..."
Suzanne Ashton
"Excellent..."
Andrew
"We have been meaning to come here for ages and finally got the opportunity this time around in Nelson. It was great, every dish was beautiful and the..."
Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)
"First of all, I would like to thank the staff at Hopgoods for accommodating us for NYE dinner which was made the day before. We were in town w/o..."
Tamami Naito-Badessa
"Impressive! An incredible fine dining experience - such an epic set up - service, atmosphere, food, drink - everything was amazing!! Will be back for..."
Nicola Williams
"Excellent night out with my mother, the food was superb while service was friendly and attentive. The cheese soufflé was very interesting with..."
Luke Mitchell
"This place was on our to do list in Nelson because it kept showing up in lists and awards in magazines. We were not disappointed! We had the 5 course..."
Troy Willmot
"Wow, I’ve been traveling for 6 months and this might be the most sublime, flawless, and “I already wish I could come back” dining experience..."
Daniel Stefanus
"Incredible food, friendly, laid-back atmosphere, did I mention the delicious food? We had the pork cheek, beef fillet, confit duck and tiramasu for..."
Shannon Starr
"The BEST FOOD I've eaten. AMAZING! The service is brilliant. Had the 5 course taster menu on our recent visit and was just delicious!! Can't fault..."
melanie combes
"I try to visit here each time I’m back in Nelson. I visited just prior to Christmas and thoroughly enjoyed the 5 course tasting menu with matching..."
Sonia Gowan
"Top quality food, service and ambience We had a truly delicious plant-based meal there, with vegan wines and top quality service. Hopgoods is..."
Yuan Oeij
"A bunch of us were up from ChCh visiting friends and family and Hopgoods was a destination for us. We absolutely loved it. We were a group of six and..."
Morgan Williams
"Best fine dining in town 👌. Had the delicious Degustation Menu when we were last in, absolutely delicious 😋. If you haven't tried Hopgoods it's..."
Sasha Gill
"Mind-blowingly good (recommend booking). A must-go in Nelson. My ricotta strozzapreti was one of the best meals I've tasted - incredible mushroom..."
Lynne Miura
"Amazing food and great service from Maia last Friday on our 5 course menu. We've chosen the matching wines and it was just..."
marianela lostumbo
"We had one of the best meals in Nelson. From the moment we walked in and the server greeted us, then preceded to give us a gin tasting prior to..."
Jason Wills
"Went for the first time with my mum tonight, we have been meaning to go for a while. They did not disappoint and we are already planning our return...."
Chloe Lightfoot
"Don’t miss this place. Everything is great from starters to deserts... very decent price and great wine list! The British chef featured in a..."
lapin royal
"At short notice my husband and I appreciated being given a table to dine.. The food and service were exemplary. Highly recommended. Thank you. Sandra..."
Sandra Lamb
"I can not fault this place. We went looking for a meal late and found them open on a Friday night after flying in. Great recommendations, excellent..."
Reece Harrison
Boat Shed Cafe
90/100 (2788 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
European
Seafood
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
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Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Fish & chips
Tiramisu
Salad
Ceviche
Crawfish
Crab
Catfish
Duck
Oyster
Halloumi
Risotto
Cakes
Mussels
Salmon
Lamb
Bruschette
Fish
Chowder
Pork
Fish & Chips
Beef
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Seafood
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"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..."
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"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
Lombardi’s
90/100 (1072 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Prosciutto & melon
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Tiramisu
Carbonara
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pizza
European
Italian
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I loved the atmosphere and the owner that speaks with an Italian accent and his hospitality is amazing!!! We had the best night and we will..."
Bet-c HF90
"I already can’t wait to go back! The vodka lemon soda had the perfect amount of lemon. The gnocchi is one of the best I have had in NZ. The prawn..."
Amy Avocado
"Lombardi's offers great quality and deliciously authentic Italian food. The staff are so friendly and welcoming as soon as you step through the door...."
William Patterson
"Ambience is a 10 and menu is is extensive Italian excellence Table service was exceptional from the family. Thank you Roberto and Tony were so good..."
Francis
"Most fantastic authentic Italian restaurant I've ever be too, delicious pizza that was beautifully crispy right to the middle. The pasta was to die..."
Giovanni Angélica
"Fantastic Italian experience! The pizza bread starter accompanied with fresh rolled salami on the side was delicious, and the steaks and pasta we had..."
Brendon Cameron
"We had dinner here as a party of 17. The service was incredible and was delivered with the perfect manner and attitude for our party. We laughed our..."
Lynley Campfens
"The best Italian food in the Nelson region! The owner is incredible and very welcoming, and the food was everything I was hoping for â˜ș Well..."
Zara Jensen
"This was the best meal I've had in last few weeks and probably best Italian meal I've ever had...starting with Pizza bread and filling myself with..."
Patrick Kubinec
"Awesome food! The owner is very friendly! Everything has a perfect italian feel. Pizza and Pasta is great, dessert..."
Kingsgt
The Boathouse Society
90/100 (394 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Chowder
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Visa
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"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
Flames On 40 Restaurant Bar
89/100 (1073 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Kiev
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Salad
Calamari
Salmon
Cheesecake
Ribs
Burger
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"was staying at the Hotel Nelson, so was handy being located on site as meant that we didn't have to hunt somewhere to go. staff were extra friendly..."
Scott Pern
"Located a stones throw from Nelson, Flames on 40 is Nelsons best eatery.Having found Flames during our recent stay we were so impressed by the..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"What can I say. I was sceptical. I stayed at the Quality Inn last week for work, and didn't have any faith in the motel restaurant despite how..."
Deano
"Excellent place for a good breakfast. Great service from the team too, and very accommodating to special requests. Well priced and very tasty meals..."
Jay
"A wonderful dining experience while staying at The Hotel Nelson. We dined here for breakfast, dinner, and dessert, and not a single dish on the menu..."
Ji-Hyun A
"This was my first experience with this restaurant. I chose this establishment as the venue for a reunion with my cousins, then breakfast the next..."
Angela Carter
"Ate in for dinner twice and had garlic bread and the veggie burger both times because they were both that great but you do need to deconstruct it..."
Courtney Price
"The service was excellent right from the time we were welcomed by the staff. Staff are very friendly, patient and checks on you often. The menu..."
Lakshmi Dhana
"What a treat! From being warmly welcomed to the friendly, relaxed atmosphere and delicious food, we thoroughly enjoyed our family dinner out. We..."
The Lathams
"Our last night in Nelson before going home Nth Is...just loved this restaurant. The staff so friendly as soon as we walked in and made us laugh...."
Pat Vining
"Been here twice now and will go there more too! The staff are so welcoming and attentive, nothing is too much trouble. Especially the head lady -..."
Dale
"This is honestly one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. The service was impeccable and it was really refreshing to see the waitresses happy..."
Debbie Newman
"Fantastic restaurant and wonderful staff, we were staying at the hotel and hadn't made a booking but they happily accommodated the 6 of us. Food was..."
Clementine Ludlow-Henare
"Food is not cheap but tastes great. The menu offers a good variety of dishes. Staff is super friendly. Good location. Definitely..."
Fernando Paz
Harbour Light Bistro
88/100 (2363 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Key lime pie
Beef Cheeks
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Duck
Pork
Oyster
Mussels
Salmon
Ribs
Beef
"Harbor Light Bistro seems to take their job very seriously. Different level of quality food they are offering and very nice customer service. I had..."
Kay Hyejung Kang
"a sumptuous feast for a great price. Here you get more than you pay for. The food is ravishing, witty and very well prepared. While complementing the..."
Ben Dunker
"Outstanding. I've eaten at places that cost twice as much and this place rates. Fresh, local ingredients, a view to die for, even got to watch..."
Henry Barber
"Well done Harbour Lights. Just finished a meal there last night. Totally exquisite, complete with excellent service. Would recommend dining here to..."
Ray Watson
"Fabulous service from the minute we walked in. The food was incredible. My husband had steak, my sister had the lamb and both stated the two dishes..."
Louise Ironmonger
"My friends and I dined at Harbour Light this weekend and it was absolutely delicious. My steak was cooked to perfection and melted in the mouth, my..."
Rachel Squire
"Went for lunch. Exceptional food with a spectacular view. Wait staff was friendly and service was..."
Ash Lindquist
"Lovely venue, delicious food and wine, wonderful service - an extremely enjoyable experience. Thanks to all at Harbour..."
Kathryn King
"I have had several meals here, and the meal is always perfect and delicious. The service is..."
Karmin Lee Marchbanks
"Beautiful view, wait staff were great and the food was absolutely amazing, 10 out of 10! will definately be back..."
Shelley Fairless
"My family took me here for my 21st birthday last weekend and I will remember it forever. We got the balcony seat right by the window on one of..."
Giorgia Webster
"Best restaurant we've been in the 2 weeks we were in New Zealand. The staff was nice enough to let us have dinner even when they looked like they..."
Jordan Nathaniel Lanjuat
"excellent view, good personal service and delicious menu.  We loved the simplicity of the menu (not masses of choices that you get overwhelmed), and..."
Linda Gibson
"The service was a little slow but with good friends, wine, and lots of conversation that didn't really matter. The slow service was explained to us..."
Roger Fraser
"A fabulous atmosphere, food and service.  Our first trip was nineteen years ago.  I was pregnant and it was under different management.   we came..."
Elizabeth Perrone
"fantastic service, very attentive staff, didn't have to wait at all to be seated, and they could not do enough for us.Venue had a nice..."
Adam Christiansen
"We had a staff function there last year. The staff were very accommodating and the food was great. We'd certainly consider going back..."
Chris T
"Great location, great food and awesome service.We've only been once and never returned as there are only a few dishes on the menu and it..."
Mandy
"Pre Christmas celebration for 4 people. Great table, lovely views. Waiting staff were very attentive. Food was divine. Everything piece of food..."
Louise
"I just ate at Harbour Light Bistro and can honestly say that everything was amazing, it was definitely the best meal I have had dining out in a long..."
Lisa
"Fantastic service, very friendly and well informed, great food and reasonable prices. Thanks for being so tolerant of our rather ditzy dining group...."
Hilary Clifton
"we went for a birthday dinner .service was excellent and food was first class.A party of four we had lamb , steak ,fish and a chicken caesar..."
Steve Waring
"My family and I had an excellent time celebrating my 21st at Harbour Light Bistro. We came on a Tuesday, so it was very quiet. The staff were very..."
Rebecca Manners
"So delicious I went twice in one week! Definitely the best food I've had in Nelson by a long shot. Everything was cooked to perfection and the..."
Tarnica Coleman
"It’s such a beautiful place. We had an amazing dinner there. The view of sunset is breathtaking, and the restaurant itself is fine decorated. The..."
iris tao
"A restaurant with a great sea side view! Friendly staff and delicious foods! The lunch set is served with reasonable price. It's a relax and cozy..."
Estella Chai
"Great location with water view, amazing ambiance, food cooked to perfection, genuinely good service. The bouillabaisse and whisky cured king salmon..."
Eisen Liang
"Lovely place, really nice atmosphere. Great views from the second story out across Nelson Harbour and Haulashore island. Staff were pleasant and..."
Adam Haycock
"This was a fantastic restuarant. The staff were incredibly friendly efficient and professional. We chose from the set menu for 58 dollars. ..."
David Wood
"This is an amazing restaurant. The views upstairs are absolutely stunning! I found the food to be top class, tasty and beautifully presented. Highly..."
Angela Butcher
"We chose the 3 course meal which was pretty good value. Spicy pumpkin soup starter, then onto lamb on a bed of kumara mash followed by a ginger cake..."
Jackson Hook
"Absolutely incredible experience. Fantastic service and the food was amazing! Would 100% recommend to anyone and will be back..."
Bengie Benge
The Monaco Kitchen
87/100 (511 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Toasts
Schnitzel
Pancakes
Cakes
Pasta
Salad
Duck
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Calamares
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Ribs
Prawns
Beef
"What a gem! We were lucky to get in without any booking thanks to the super friendly American staff member. The food was exceltional!! Very efficient..."
Anastasia Cherkasova
"What awesome food. The place is cosy and warm. The service is great and friendly. Our favourite dish was the entre corn fritter with peking duck. A..."
Kim and Ben Bouchet
"Loved the service and the portions of food. Hubby could not stop raving about the lamb! It’s tenderness straight off the bone. Complements to the..."
Tyah Ropati
"Food was great . Large portions . Copy atmosphere at dinner time . Enjovey both food and..."
Alka Karnik
"Excellent Braised Beef Short Rib. Waited a little long for the food though. Nice relaxed atmosphere, good..."
B. Kristensen
"Friendly staff and a great location. Indoors or outdoors dining, coffee, snacks and main meals. Giant chess set..."
Andrew Fraser
"New autumn menu is delicious. Best meal we've had in New Zealand on this..."
Joshua Melsom
"We love this place. The food is always excellent. Like the crispy pork..."
Mike Greenawalt
"Who would have thought the best restaurant in Nelson was so close to the best accommodation in Nelson? Highly recommended, really loved this..."
Lee Cook
"Excellent food. Everything we tried was absolutely..."
Eric Gutierrez
"Good place for a drink while staying at the hotel before heading out to..."
Bridget Sparks
"Great restaurant and manager! Definitely will come..."
X Yang (NZYANG)
"our group of 6 started the evening with drinks in the courtyard , .Followed by scrumptous food..."
Alison Souness
"Delicious food at a wonderful location with kindest..."
T M
"Delicious creations. Highly recommend Rocket and Cres..."
Dan B
"Great food. Awesome..."
Alex
"Great service. Accomodated our request for a quiet space to..."
Martin and Maree Jenkinson
Tides Bar And Eatery
86/100 (1157 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Hot Pot
Salad
Scallops
Cheesecakes
Duck
Calamari
Risotto
Lamb
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Chowder
Cheesecake
Seafood Platters
Beef
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Street Parking
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
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 đŸ‘đŸŒđŸ‘đŸŒđŸ‘đŸŒ 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
Smugglers Pub And Cafe
85/100 (3178 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
European
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos
Ribs
Beef
Burrito
Fish & chips
Cheesecakes
Pasta
Salad
Salmon
Lamb
Pesto
Chowder
Fish
Cheesecake
Pork
Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Fish Taco
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
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 BrĂŒm
"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
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Healthy
European
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cakes
Beef
Chowder
Pork
Lamb
Cheesecake
Fish
Fish & Chips
Lobster
Seafood Platters
Cod
Salad
Fish & chips
Prawns
Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Octopus
Tuna
Cheesecakes
Ceviche
Calamares
Crawfish
Salmon
Catfish
Shrimp
Sit down
Healthy
New Zealand
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
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
Ford's Restaurant & Bar
85/100 (1465 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Soups
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Pesto
Cheesecake
Fish
Pork
Swordfish
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Crab
Eggs Benedict
Duck
Calamari
Toasts
Risotto
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Creme Brulee
Calamares
Halloumi
Salmon
Beef
Lamb
"This is truly an iconic Nelson eatery that keeps us coming back time and time again. The food is consistently of a very high standard and perhaps..."
Jo Managh
"I had the Angus fillet steak it was absolutely delish my husband had the snapper and said it also was delish. This restaurant is our favourite and..."
Jo Drummond
"Excellent range of exquisite food, cooked to perfection and served in a timely manner. Our table pf 4 enjoyed 3 courses, all had a different option..."
Suzanne Downes
"We had an overnight getaway in Nelson and happened along Fords. Wow! Just wow! The food was so good. Both my husband and I loved what we ordered (I..."
Rebecca Ellen Smith
"Hadn't been before, so no expectations. But it was absolutely amazing. Delicious high standard food, great with my 2 and 5yr olds, and fantastic..."
Emma McMenamin
"Had a meal here last night. Absolutely beautiful meal. And awesome service. Would highly recommend going there. We are looking forward to coming..."
Erin-Jo Funnell
"Fords menu standard and quality is always impeccable - having known the owners and experiencing their kai 25yrs later the consistency is so polished!..."
Reni Wereta-Gargiulo
"OMG What an amazing dinner. The venue is lovely and the staff were fantastic. From the pork belly entree to the lamb duo for main completed by the..."
Alysha Katrina
"Great staff, stunning food, perfect atmosphere, lovely relaxed..."
Pam Frater
"Steak was cooked to perfection, dessert and coffee delicious. Staff excellent. Highly..."
Gavin Yates
"Fords is always great, fabulous food,amazing staff, I am always happy to take guests there, because they are so consistently..."
Kate Bradley
"Fantastic food very friendly staff and very accommodating!! Biggest recommendation for Nelson đŸ„‚đŸ‘đŸ‘đŸ„‚ well done guys..."
Netty Parr
"Lunch here today. My partner had Warm halloumi salad and I had sticky pork belly salad. Very tasty. Also a wine and ginger beer for $55. Staff very..."
Mike Whipp
"May have been the best meal so far in NZ. A beautiful filet of fish (very generous helping) over roasted vegetables and a sweat potato sauce with..."
Jeffrey Gates
"I got a coffee from Ford’s. it’s really good as been recommended to me. Astonishing amazing atmosphere when you have your coffee outside...."
Fahad_ Alge
"Excellent brunch I had French toast with orange maple syrup and bacon. It was delicious and beautifully..."
Hazel Hutchinson
"Visited Ford with friends. Food was amazing, mushroom chips with blue cheese sauce were an amazing new experience. Mussels and squid were delicious..."
David Wood
"Outstanding meal. The lamb blackstrap and it was amazing. My brother had the fish of the day on the risotto and will not stop talking about..."
Zane Meadors
"We ordered the sticky date pudding and the panna cotta desserts. Best desserts ever as well as great customer service. Would highly..."
Anonymous
"fab food. fab service. fab location. cozy atmosphere. perfect place to enjoy the full 3cource and wine match (or cocktails) dining..."
larissa huntley
"Had breakfast here and although it was a little pricey the eggs benedict was amazing and the service was quick and..."
Tashamantium
"We had a lovely meal here and were attended to by very friendly and helpful staff. Sitting outside and people watching in Nelson’s busier area was..."
A No Grainer
"We dine here 3 or 4 times a year and have never been disappointed. We dined there tonight on the occasion of our Silver Wedding Anniversary and we..."
Peter Jones
"Nice eggs Florentine! Always good to get house made Hollandaise. Great spot for a morning drink in the sun. The staff are friendly too. Decent..."
Keates
"When a dinner table plunges in to silence as the main dishes have been placed , you know the chef has done something right! We were lucky enough to..."
Rachel EagleAirwaves
"We originally stopped at Ford’s just to have coffee in the beautiful patio in the plaza but after seeing everybody else’s food decided to have..."
Ori Barnik
"Excellent service, great food. We were greeted with a smile and promptly seated and drink order taken. Breakfast was delivered promptly and exceeded..."
David Lister
"Great food, even better service. The duty manager here is smart and knows how to run her bar and dining room. We walked in early one evening..."
Theresa
Oceano
82/100 (222 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Seafood
Seafood
Dinner
Breakfast
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
European
Seafood
New Zealand
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Was visiting Nelson and dining solo, so sat at the only spot left - at the sushi bar. It was mesmerizing watching the obviously very skilled chef..."
Morgan Williams
"The sushi is absolutely delicious, the environment is beautiful, and the service is very attentive. The Thai waitress is a treasure here, she is..."
Yining Lee
"Absolutely amazing. By far one of the best sushi places in New Zealand. Authentic. It's pricey but worth it for that special occasion â˜ș Really..."
Ann K
"Wonderfull food, amazing fresh fish. Sitting on the counter is highly..."
Dalit Markon
"Excellent quality and very fresh fish. Better booking in advance because there are not many tables. Nice seating in front of the sushi..."
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"Soooo delicious
. I thought I didn’t like seafood, but went to tea with a group here and found no chicken donburi on the menu đŸ€Ł.đŸ€·â€â™‚ïž..."
Marc Finn
"What a great place. Visited alone, was seated at the bar in front of the chef, and had a chat with him - he's Japanese, you'll be in good hands. The..."
Vit Prajzler
"I've spent some time in Japan.... living and working in Nagoya for almost a year. I like to think I have a bit of experience with Japanese..."
Kenny K
"The thing I loved most about Nigiri and Sashimi in Japan was the vibrancy and presentation of the food - like eating a meticulously created work of..."
Karl Veitch
"Amazing sushi. Sit at the bar, and watch a master at work - it’s worth it..."
Gabrielle Prévost
The Hot Rock Gourmet Pizza Pasta Bar
78/100 (565 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
European
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Pasta
Salad
Mussels
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Cakes
Lamb
Pesto
Sit down
European
Italian
Pizza
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Street Parking
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Dinner
Mid-range
"Thought the staff were extremely friendly. Ordered the lamb feta and mint yoghurt pizza was absolutely delish with lots of flavour and the thai..."
Morgan Paterson-Snaddon
"Awesome just let this guy take care if you tell him your budget (corporate) he is creative !best bloody pizza I had in a long time - u know why thin..."
Waz
"I have missed canneloni since I had to become GF and it was amazing to be able to eat it again - GF and homemade! The ambience was nice and relaxed..."
Christine Olson
"Dinner for four on a Tuesday night. Right from the start, nothing seemed like too much trouble for the staff. Great service from the table..."
Chris Beale
"I have been visiting Nelson every 6-8 weeks for the past five years and generally visit Hot Rock during my stay. I can honestly say in all the times..."
Erin Esposito
"My wife and I never miss on having dinner and drinks at this friendly well priced restaurant. The service is great and the menu sufficient. What..."
Martin Hine
"People saying in reviews that the food is overpriced clearly don't eat out much. Food is expensive nowadays, get used to it. The prices were fine and..."
Adam Stockman
"Absolutely fantastic. My wife and I had the ribs and carbonara respectively. Can't fault a single element on both dishes. Ray the owner and Om the..."
Steve Dowdle
"It was very awesome thank you for the food you gave us was definitely yummy as & the service was awesome keep it up il definitely be back again soon..."
Moana Davis
"Can't go wrong with a good ol creamy pasta. đŸ€Œ Edit : Went back for a second time with friends. For $26.50, the lasagna was a very small portion!..."
Peony Yang
"Very tidy small restaurant. Quick polite professional service. Not long to wait for the entree or the mains. The serving size was fair and the taste..."
Dylan Pay
"Awesome pizza. The service was great and they went out of their way to accommodate some of our silly requests. The owner offered us some of his..."
Andrew Nelson
"The Greek salad was deliciouS, as was the wooly wooly pizza. There was one guy up front and he was amazing. Five..."
Lucy Mcmenamin
"We only did take away. While waiting for our pizza we had a great chat with Ray, a very friendly..."
Julie Hayes
"First time eating here..had a lovely rich glass of Montepulciano while my pizza was being made and enjoyed the atmosphere and the southern man pizza..."
Jasper Gobes
"Best pizza, best service and great local..."
Lee Corlett
Morrisons Nelson
77/100 (1054 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
New Zealand
International
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Waffles
Pancakes
Crepes
Bagels
Pasta
buckwheat crepes
Salad
Cakes
Salmon
Pesto
Pork
Pad Thai
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Café
Café
International
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"Headed to Morri St for lunch on arrival in Nelson and it did not disappoint- I had the market seafood and it was really yummy, boyfriend had the..."
Bizcochito
"Yay! Love all the tasty gluten free/wheat free options here! Service was fast, and the cafe had a great ambiance. My buckwheat crepe with fruit salad..."
Clare
"There was a whole lot of promise in the lambs fry, all sauced-up with bacon, silver beet and onion. Gorgeous flavours in the sauce, but it was..."
Heneedsfood
"On our drive back to Christchurch we stopped here after many recommendations from travel books. Morrison Street Cafe is a low-key, simply decorated..."
Cat
"Wow, this place was heaving on Sunday!  Grabbed a table and perused the menu.  Lots on offer, but we chose the Nasi Goreng with chicken and Chick..."
Wolfie W
"First day in Nelson, we asked our hostess for a good place to get lunch. She recommended Morrison Street Cafe.It was full when we arrived..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Hadn't been here for a while and went for brunch after a big night out ... awesome!Exceptional, attentive, polite, professional service..."
Mandy
"Nelson is really blessed with some outstanding eateries, and this certainly one of them. It's always busy, but seems to run like a well-oiled..."
Nofam
"Good coffee and atmosphere. And great, friendly..."
Galen
"Friendly service, absolutely delicious hot drinks and a totally amazing atmosphere. When you visit Nelson you've got to go to this cafe. You can..."
Young
"Delicious, creative and good value. Morrison Street Cafe is a great place for brunch.We visited it on Thursday 26.August. The service was..."
Denise
"Vivacious, attentive to our needs and cheerful, the staff were brilliant. We were served very fast and the food was absolutely delicious even though..."
Kun
"Friendly staff who remember your coffee each time you go in! Def my local coffee stop!always awesome art on the walls and yummy food!They..."
Lilly
"They pack some great fashion chain shops into this outdoor mall area. A great selection of Sushi can be found here..."
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"Had a yummy lunch at Morrisons Cafe. The food was delicious and we didn't have to wait long for it. Not good parking though so best to park in..."
Julie Paul
"Lots of bargains great shopping..."
Elena Williams
"Attractive Square...lovely shops &..."
Diana Rainbow
"Nice little mall and..."
Marie Eggers
"Such a cool area of shops and cafes. Portmans, just jeans, jjays, Amazon, the rock box, flo and Frankie...more that I'm forgetting. Easy to park..."
Kim Seaward
"Good little place to visit when walking through Nelson. Loaded with history and beautiful gardens, very pretty and..."
Marion McGovern
"Quite and charming square to visit Mariposa is a must..."
Di Connor
"Love the shops there. All are different. Great to clothes shop. Then a cup of..."
Rose Castree
"Nice to wander round the shops then have coffee at the..."
Patricia McKay
"Always looks tidy & well presented. Lovely Christmas decorations around the square &..."
carol parkinson
"Very nice and tidy area, it's not big but u can enjoy shopping in different stores all are good brands and have one thing is that the cafe is in..."
Mandeep Dhillon
"Went to Smiggle looking for things for the grandkids. The young woman who served us was pleasant and very helpful. We wanted only small purchases,..."
Keith Douthett
"An unexpected and unique small shopping complex in the heart of Nelson. Coffee, food, clothing stores. All nicely presented & parking..."
Carol Parkinson
Lambretta's Cafe Bar
76/100 (1181 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Pizza
Pizza
European
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Lunch
Toasts
Pancakes
Omelette
Pasta
Salad
Gelato
Salmon
Bagels
Cakes
Chowder
Cheesecake
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Café
Pizza
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
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)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Vegan Options
Seafood
New Zealand
Seafood
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Chowder
Shrimp
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Curry
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Fish & chips
Surf And Turf
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Arancini
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Lamb
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Seafood
New Zealand
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"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