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Catch 22 Cafe & Bar

100/100 (2 ratings)

Outdoor Seating

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Streat Kitchen

100/100 (11 ratings)

Brick Eatery

100/100 (48 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

The Original Baked Potatoes

100/100 (8 ratings)

Eight Plates

100/100 (10 ratings)

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Mastercard

Saed's Falafel

100/100 (63 ratings)

"So, so, SOOOOO good! If you want lunch that’ll fill you up and be the best meal in Nelson, look no further. Authentic taste, fresh ingredients,..."

Sabīne Šorendo

"Love having a walk around Nelson’s town and finding the GEMS and Saed’s Falafel simply and wonderfully exceeds all others!! I am a long time..."

DanDukeBox

"Amazing food and more amazing service, very tasty meals, Falafel and kebabs were all above my expectations, thank you..."

Khalid Al Bagdady MD

"incredible, authentic dishes - best Middle Eastern food I’ve had in the country. Any item involving the Falafel is a must try!! 5 stars for..."

Marah Shahin

"Remembered to take a picture after I tore into it- so delicious! Really generous portion of halloumi and great..."

Abbey Johnson

"Easily the best falafel sandwich I've had in NZ, and I've tried a few. Delicious pita as well, which is a game changer considering how many other..."

Alexander Blank

"This little red food truck is the real deal! Saed's Falafel is home to incredibly delicious and authentic Middle Eastern food. Great taste, amazing..."

Gareth Brouwer

"Saed’s Falafel is amazing! Cannot recommend more. Best souvlaki I've had anywhere in NZ. Saed is super lovely and we could not recommend his..."

Chelle Marie

"I’m not usually a fan of falafel but Saed said this one’s different! He was right it’s homemade falafel and super fresh. I had my first 2 days..."

Marco Duthie

"Awesome food, well priced and Saed is a super nice guy. His falafel is the best I’ve ever had and the hummus is next..."

allan birkett

100/100 (93 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Accepts Credit Cards

"Intimate dining room means the ambience is more peaceful than most restaurants. Food is exquisitely presented and is delicious. Most unique dish is..."

Cashan Balfour

"We’ve eaten in Michelin star and chef restaurants globally and we were really impressed with the quality, creativity and execution of the dishes...."

Alicia Levine

"Best high-end dining in Nelson. Period. So many delicious courses, all unique, fresh and executed to perfection. Unlike anything you would make at..."

Calvin Lee

"This has to be the best restaurant in Nelson and i think an undiscovered gem. our table had the full and the right half options. Perfect portion..."

Graham Rea

"We came to Le Plonc for our 10 year wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint! It was the best dining experience we have ever had, every course..."

Tamara and Ben Allen

"We've been to a lot of fine dining places and this is 100% the best restaurant we have had the privilege of trying. Service was exceptional,..."

Jasmine Creed

"Absolutely amazing food as always. Best restaurant I've ever been to - the service is impeccable and the chefs an absolute artist with the attention..."

Justin Junaid

"A new restaurant opened in August, small, 20 seats or so, open kitchen. Reservations needed. Food and flavour combinations were inventive and..."

Sophia Bizet

"Fantastic food, service and atmosphere! I was so excited to see a fine dining restaurant in Nelson, and we will definitely be back to try more of the..."

Zara Jensen

"Exceptional restaurant and dining experience. The chef is an absolute artist with every element of every dish crafted to perfection. A 5 star..."

Molly P

Frozen Rolled Ice Cream

100/100 (311 ratings)

"Such a lovely place and what a kind, knowledgeable gentleman who owns it! Simply wonderful that they cater for vegans and diabetics. Great to find a..."

Hannah Chambers

"Super friendly owner and love the create your own ice..."

Peter Liu

"Awesome bubble tea and great service thank to John and his partner Gail. The kids love this place. So happy to see they're doing well! Wish you both..."

Thảo Thạch

"Woah nelly, that’s some good boba! I am writing this while wallowing in the stupor of my boba coma. Best boba we’ve had in NZ, and maybe in all..."

Ali Huerta

"I thoroughly enjoyed watching my ice cream being made, after the owner helped me sort though the delicious choices. Definitely worth a..."

Zanna Lambie

"Wow! Amazing customer service! Amazing frozen rolled ice..."

Stephanie Marie

"Delicious ice cream!! We loved the whole experience. So fun watching it be made in front of you!! Awesome customer service, team. Ka pai..."

Sarah Lester

"Lovely bubble tea, lovely food, and lovely owner. You would have lots of fun there with watching the owner making the roll ice cream and chatting..."

Cindy Lu

"My daughter says they have the best bubble tea she has tried in the south island and amazing customer service! I would of taken a photo but she..."

Ken Perfect

"Amazing place, ice cream from pure fruit, pure cream, and other yummy ingredients, made in front of your eyes, best I have tasted. Shop also has rest..."

Ian Smith

Viva La Vaca

100/100 (123 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Vili's Breakfast + Brunch Cafe

100/100 (5 ratings)

Rustic Cuisine

99/100 (119 ratings)

"Now, the decor might unassuming, but the food was simply astounding. Obviously a place where they taste and care about the food they sell. The..."

Lachlan McNeill

"Service is great, staff are friendly. Gallette is tasty, I like the buckwheat flavour. Topping on the special gallette lacked flavour, could do with..."

Makoto Takaoka

"The best brunch you can have! Excellent coffees! You must try the Mocca with vanilla ice cream. We have had a great time. They also do fabulous meals..."

Ute Kampffmeyer (UK4fit)

"Very friendly owner. We are from Shanghai. We ordered a sweet crepe and a savory crepe, both were delicious. Thank you give us a beautiful..."

jin jeremy

"Wow, fabulous smoked salmon and avocado buckwheat crepe. Gluten free to boot (but not celiac). And, a wonderful crepe (not gluten-free) with..."

Ben Harding

"Nice cafe run by a lovely French couple. They specialise in savoury galettes and sweet crepes and also make great coffee. Low profile place just out..."

Steve Warne

"If I could, Rustic Cuisine would get 6 stars. The food and coffee was top notch, and they went above and beyond to accommodate us. If I lived in..."

Carson Darling

"Had the galette for brunch which was spot on! J'étais en Bretagne un petit moment! Then we took the also ridiculously delicious Kouign Amann to..."

Marijn van Lingen

"Wow. Delicious Buckwheat Crepe, Lemon Tart and Coffee...."

Daniel B

"Good range of cafe style food, pastries coffee and..."

Zerostudy1

Little Dove

99/100 (178 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Outdoor Seating

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Accepts Credit Cards

"Such super staff! Friendly, inviting atmosphere. Wonderful tasty food, we ended up ordering seconds. I can't believe how much we ate! It's not easy..."

Stephanie Marie

"Best food I’ve eaten in a long long time! We were travelling through Nelson and found this gem. Ordered Bourekas and spiced potatoes, would have..."

Fishwives Smokehouse

"Wow!! First time we have eaten here. The food was absolutely amazing, full of interesting Yemenese /Middle Eastern flavours, but most of all it was..."

Stephanie Buck

"First time visiting this quaint little cafe. Priority parking on arrival for my Classic Car. Super friendly staff, delicious scrambled eggs and tasty..."

Vickies Originals Nelson

"Lovely Cafe, Middle Eastern cuisine brought to life with care and great use of spices. The service was great,too. Highly..."

Richard Shillito

"I had the yafo plate and a flatwhite. The coffee was great (strong and in an appropriately small sized cup, the way it should be!) The breakfast..."

Dewi Knappstein

"Great wee place for breakfast for something a bit different to your usual. Excellent coffee..."

Annelise B

"Nice friendly local spot for coffee PLUS fabulous food. They happily and easily created 2 Vegan options for us. You won't be disappointed..."

Dan Swank

"Very friendly cafe. Food 10/10. Overall experience..."

alecia browne

"Great food! Amazing atmosphere!! The coffee smell as you enter sets the scene! I’ll be back for..."

Kyle Gower

Elba's Pazza Pizza

98/100 (32 ratings)

"We got a Pizza Mediterranea. It was such a delight, very tasty. Although this was labled vegetarian, we did find ham on it. This still was nice and..."

Stephanie Marie

"Pizza Diavola - Crispy salami and the sauce was nice and sweet! Also got a Lemon sorbet which was nice..."

Peony Yang

"Good authentic thin based Italian pizza. Friendly owner. The only disappointment was that he had run out early of pizza dough so only one option to..."

Michelle Weeks

"Fantastic! Perfectly cooked, beautiful fresh mozzarella and other toppings, light and crispy crust, delicious sauce (loved) , and extremely fair..."

Taylor Keen

"Great pizza. Super fast. Awesome service. And..."

Bengie Benge

"Just tried this pizza tonight and it was AMAZING. The vegan options are great and so yummy. Dough is top notch and authentic pizza with all..."

Cam Tova

"What a great pizza. Yummy as! One of the best I have had in NZ, and the best in Nelson! They also have gluten-free and..."

Dirk Bachmann

"Best pizza in Nelson!!! Perfect base and perfect sugo! Such a great price..."

Dee Bonollo

"Nelson’s best pizza and I only discovered them today! Pizza..."

M HH

"I love this pizza! Crispy base, fresh toppings and the guys who work there are so lovely!..."

Amber Wiesehütter

Kismet Coctail & Whiskey Bar

98/100 (296 ratings)

Accepts Credit Cards

"Amazingly chill/jazzy vibe. Michaela was my server and she made me a flight of only New Zealand whiskeys. Pop in here for at least a flight. Stay..."

Jennifer Elkins

"Absolutely devine and well worth the visit. Take your time, pop in here and relax to some of the best atmosphere, good and drinks I have ever had...."

Haley Lethbridge

"A very good surprise to find this awesome bar in Nelson ! You will have the answers for all your questions. The atmosphere is great, the cocktails..."

William Bertin

"So good! Beautiful presentation & ambiance, lovely staff and cocktails that actually deliver (which is hard to find). Nelson has been a big surprise..."

Brigida Veritas

"A very fun place to spend an evening. I think. I don't remember it all but the cocktails were delicious. They are very good at what they do. Great..."

James Ireland

"Amazing range of whiskeys, great atmosphere and Michaela is hugely..."

Dani Simpson

"Great atmosphere. Friendly staff and the waiter was really informative. Variety of cocktails, whiskies and other liquors/alcohols available. Love the..."

Aspie Answers

"The most extensive list of beverages I have seen. Detailed descriptions of every drink and amazing finger meals with a variety of..."

Brian Donjeany

"From interior design perspective, Kismet Bar is the place offering the inspiring. The space was created into welcoming & mysterious atmosphere, it..."

Haiying Shi

"What a lovely place! My husband and I had an amazing time at Kismet. Great customer service. The polenta fries are a must-do, very crunch. We can't..."

Katherine Klingelhoefer

"We arrived at this bar and were sat pretty quickly. They have outdoor heaters and provide you with blankets also. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the..."

Diana Rusen

"Fantastic range of whiskys and a great atmosphere. The staff member serving us was fantastic, really knowledgeable and..."

Vernon Gates

"Always amazing cocktails, food and staff....love the vibe 🤌 the new cauliflower croquettes are..."

lavinia rice

"had a great time but i left my blunt umbrella behind, i contacted them about getting it back which i was told they can do then ive been ghosted with..."

sophie smith

"Very chilled vibe. Amazing choice of whiskies and gins. Loved the decor and..."

Jubie NZ

"Had another awesome experience at Kismet last weekend. They hosted a bespoke cocktail making competition for a friends hen's do and it was..."

Kate Donaldson

"One of the coolest and best run bars I’ve had the pleasure to visit, awesome drinks, fabulous staff, great..."

Tony McNally

"Excellent bar. Such knowledgeable staff and great table service. The cocktails were excellent and I had to try the single malt tasting tray - may..."

Roger Fraser

Harry's Hawker House & Bar

97/100 (922 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

"A great place for dinner. The staff were welcoming friendly and knowledgeable. There was a superb selection of Craft beers and a delicious wine list...."

Richard Shillito

"Great place for tapas with a twist to Asian cuisine! We ordered the oysters (nice and fresh), Teriyaki salmon fins, beef tartare (this dish is..."

J K

"Was coming for the prawns but the menu has changed. However, the food is still good and good price as..."

Kim Lambert

"Delicious and creative, food has Asian flare with creative fermented food accents (pickled carrots in the banh mi and the pickled fennel on the..."

Daphne Feng

"My wife and I went there at 8 on a Saturday night. It was full, we had booked ahead so was shown to our table. We chose two meals each and they came..."

Snee

"Absolutely loved our dinner here! The service was amazing and the food was even better. Really loved the cozy vibe here too. We shared the samurai..."

Brittany Gagne

"Loved everything about our dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious. Favourite was the Wagyu Beef but all he food was superb. Quick..."

Daniela Anderson

"What a gem this place is, the staff are wonderful, the food is delicious and the whole atmosphere was brilliant. I would highly recommend visiting..."

Lauren Hoare

"This place is so good, I went there twice this week! Absolutely delicious. Not one suggestion for any..."

SUSAN

"What a absolutely cool place for fine dining. The staff are more then welcoming, the prices are not stupidity over priced ether. I would definitely..."

Eamon Parkes

"We were welcomed in by the staff and sat up in front of the chef & his team. Beautifully presented & amazing food. Favourites for us were the Naughty..."

John Clements

"Great place for dinner. Delicious food. Great friendly fast service. Nice..."

Bengie Benge

"The food was incredible. Service amazing on what was a very busy night...."

Penelope Killick

"Yeah had a great time tonight when out for dinner and drinks with me mates. Our waitress was awesome, good chats and great service. Definitely..."

Boston Beanland

"Wow.! We have discovered our new favorite local eatery. Two of our group are celiac and the chef came and spoke with us offering options and..."

Big Bush Farm

"The naughty nigiri is to die for. This may be the finest restaurant in Nelson. You must go..."

Chris Brobin

"Wow what an amazing food experience for four people. This was the best food and service of the month for after spending the week travelling around..."

Evan Rayner

"So soooo good!! The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable, the chefs are wizards in the kitchen and the atmosphere is lush. The food is exquisite,..."

Kayleigh Kendrick

"The food here is art. I loved every single thing I ate. Service was excellent, too. Great atmosphere, lively spot on a weeknight and everyone in the..."

Claire Bonnyman

Jay's Dumpling Cafe

97/100 (479 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Accepts Credit Cards

"Excellent food and service, friendly staff. Greeted on arrival and made to feel valued and welcome. Variety of seating and sauces at each table. The..."

Tru Roberts

"Good portion of dumplings, I have beef and onion and chicken flavoured. They were very tasty. The service is average and can be done better. The..."

AME 43

"Arrived near closing time (at 2 and they close at 2:30) but there was no problem at all. The waitress was very kind. The service was quick . Very..."

Maria P

"I ordered this via door dash and was surprised how quickly it came. My order was piping hot and super fresh. The crispy bottoms were phenomenal. I am..."

Brittany Bowyer

"Nothing but positive feedback for this cafe. The flavours of these dumplings were delicious and reasonably priced too. The sauce on the steamed..."

Luke

"Came up on Google maps as very good and it was. Good atmosphere. Relaxed and pleasant staff Food was fresh and very tasty. Choice was good with a..."

Josephine Tucker

"A cool, stylish place to get some scrumptious dumplings. In the open storefront is a bench and four stools looking out on the street, offering a cool..."

David Simoni

"These dumplings are so juicy and YUMMM! I tried 1 of pan-fired pork&prawn and 1 of steamed juicy pork. Well, both were so good at reasonable price...."

dasom kang

"Always delicious! They've got a large variety of pan-fried, steamed, and wonton dumplings. Vegan available. Great sauce variety. The atmosphere is..."

Nicole Hecht

"I work nearby and chose to come here often for lunch. The service is always awesome, the atmosphere is lovely, the prices are affordable, and most..."

Julie Bytheway

Arden Bar And Kitchen

96/100 (666 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

"This is honestly one of the best restaurants I have been to in my life. Not only did they fit us in for a last minute reservation, they catered to..."

Ji-Hyun A

"We went to Arden for lunch and we absolutely loved every dish. The food was amazing and the atmosphere too. Arden was definitely one of the best..."

Marina Caimel

"I was on a work trip and popped in for a quick wine. 6 more wines and 3 courses later I was astonished to experience such a world-class fine dining..."

Kendrick Duncan

"A dark and intimate little nook that would be easily overlooked if you weren't trying to find it. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, abs the..."

Nomes Lorimer

"Lovely wine bar, with a great ever changing selection of New Zealand wines. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The small plates were delicious. We..."

Kristin Potchynok

"An interesting place to eat. Select what you want to eat and each plate comes out tapas style and size as it is cooked. The service was exceptional....."

Lynne Paskaleff

"So many delicious wines and great tapas menu! Would highly recommend the Kunoh natural wines if they're..."

Kevin Choi

"Not the NZ PM but really good! Go. Great food through every course. Maybe too much bread or we could have just fluked the starters that had bread,..."

Glenn Calder

"We hosted a family reception of 50+ at Arden and they were exceptional. Lisa was incredibly communicative & flexible with us ahead of the event. And..."

Jenna Belton

"Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of Arden. Friendly greeting check, look of restaurant check, walk through to courtyard...wait a minute...huge check ;)..."

Audrey Watt

Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - Nelson City

95/100 (52 ratings)

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Gift Cards Available

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"Thank you so much to whoever made my order tonight! It was awesome and I'm so appreciative for the extra treats you added - also YAY I GOT MY RANCH!..."

Melissa Wilson

"First time to sal's nelson today (17/6/23) for lunch and the girl that was working has the best customer service. Really friendly, helpful and good..."

Alicia Mackenzie

"Awesome pizza, friendly staff. Nice to dine in and enjoy our..."

Shelley Avery

"Very good pizza place in Nelson. Excellent pizza, real value for money. The staff are friendly and helpful. I had a great meal with my friends and..."

Charm Theron

"Fantastic pizzas, great flavour, awesome toppings and who doesn’t want huge size slices I mean really 👀👀 thanks Sals for making my dinner..."

Liam Wesney-Hurtado

"This pizza and the wings were fabulous. Just like home in the US. Loved the..."

Linda Hammond

"Good pizza! They make a good pizza, but it's a bit of a mystery why they copied 'New York' style pizza (thin crust - cooked at relatively low..."

Tom Wilkinson

"Great pizza and the daily deals are good..."

Regina Christensen

"Lovely staff! And yummy pizza… I had a quick stop for lunch, I had my slice nice and quick. The seats are very comfortable..."

Victor Mazutti Said

"Amazing service, yummy pepperoni and great value!! Thanks Sals for going out of your way to help us out with such a big order for our..."

Paul Collins

"Great, go too for a quick meal to satisfy your hunger with yummy..."

Ruckus

"Great place to head in for a few slices and a bit of sports on the big tv. Garlic knots are a..."

Jackie

"Hey nice place! Amazing food and amazing service! The place was very clean and really nice customer..."

Maria paula Peralta Ballen

"Great pizza! We had the Manhattan. The staff were friendly and made it a very enjoyable..."

Sebastian

"Great pizza, lovely staff. Very helpful when needed Very good pricing for what you..."

Keez Haruru

"Nice place to eat. Two pieces enough to fill you for lunch, good quality food and not as expensive as some places in..."

Logan Smith

Wafu Bistro

95/100 (388 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Wheelchair Accessible

"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 ☺️ 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 🤣.🤷‍♂️..."

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 Spice Curry Kitchen

94/100 (212 ratings)

"The best Chicken 65 meal, Naan bread, service, and prices. My son and I are regulars at this restaurant due to the consistent delicious quality of..."

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"Staff very friendly and warm. Recommend butter chicken. Restaurant was clean and service..."

Gary Roberts

"Wow Nelson what a gem! I have stuck to our usual haunts and thought I would give these newcomers a go. Aside from their original menu items the..."

Bradley Hannigan

"amazing food!! we were visiting NZ and after a long day, this Indian food hit all the right spots! the flavors were bang on. friendly and quick..."

Varun Shah

"Delicious butter chicken, tender meat and perfect sauce. Reasonable price for the amount you get and very quick cooking makes it a great lunch..."

Darcy Lawrey

"Had dinner here tonight. The food was great, reasonably priced and the service was really friendly. We took a table by the window and watched the..."

Joshua Smith

"Food is absolutely amazing here. Lots of flavour and really lovely service. Highly..."

Brazyl Hunt

"Absolutely delicious food. Being new to Nelson region, I tried the spice curry kitchen on recommendation of someone and their taste absolutely stands..."

jasdeep kaur

"Great curry, very nice, thank..."

Arran Guy

"Such delicious spicy 🌶️ and tasty Indian food! very friendly customer service, our children had butter chicken and we had Vindaloo lamb ,Masala..."

Anna Q

Massaman Lamb Shanks

94/100 (469 ratings)

"We ordered the Duck Red Curry and Tom Yum Soup. The duck red curry has an interesting medly of green grapes, lychee and pineapples which gives a..."

ZY

"Everything was Fantastic ! A cool rainy grey early evening ... Nice and warm and cosy inside with relaxing chilled music playing in the background. ..."

Maria Holden

"This is the first time we have dined here. The table really was not big enough to fit glasses, extra drinks and our dishes. The food was good, the..."

Nina Elisabeth Bakker

"This is the best Thai food and restaurant in Nelson and I would go as far to say the best we have tasted in New Zealand. Great subtle flavours in..."

Nicky McBride

"Pretty spicy. Nice spot. Attentive service. Price is reasonable. Got a windrow seat and waitress took order promptly. Entrée arrived quickly and was..."

Chris Rodley

"Beautiful food. Nice atmosphere. Very friendly..."

Tanya Harnett

"Very nice food. Fantastic service. Warm atmosphere . Very..."

Vernon Gates

"Value for money and tasty Thai food. The waitress was so polite, friendly and helpful. She made the place even more..."

CF Sutrisno

"Amazing food, excellent service, and an great atmosphere. Staff were very courteous, and forever filling the water glasses for our table for us as..."

Daryl Linton

"Always amazing. Service is second to none and the food is delicious and quick. You have to try the duck curry with lychees, very..."

Odette Watson

"*The best Thai Food in the town* The most closer taste to local Thai Food!And, I have been going 3 times in a month with my friends! Recommend the..."

Estella Chai

"Reasonably priced Thai restaurant food. Delicious, well-presented meal served by polite staff. 😊 Kids love the food too as much as the adults!..."

Madeline Ng

"Best Tom Yum fried rice in the region. A bit slow for lunch but with this level of tastiness it's worth..."

Michiel Heynekamp

"Ordered for take away. The Golden Puffs actually used real puff pastry dough, so they were flaky and delicious, even after a 15 min car ride back..."

Alexandra Smith

Bobby Franks Cafe

94/100 (844 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Highchairs Available

"Went back it was that nice. Lovely atmosphere, good music, great coffee, delicious raspberry..."

csibpip

"Lots of interesting food and drink options - a cut above the usual. I had chai marsala, a spice bag served in a teapot with milk and honey to add...."

Jacqui Nokes

"Amazing service, we were well looked after by front of house staff. The food is delicious, large portions, fresh, well presented. Lots of light,..."

Kelsey Spiers

"We enjoyed a beautiful lunch here, I had the hippie and husband had the bacon egg roll- perfect for the vegetarian/carnivore couple as fantastic food..."

Natalia McAllansmith

"Absolutely delicious food and friendly service. They can do a chai tea brew with the leaves brewed on your choice of milk and then served with honey...."

Chantelle Hiley (Chantelise)

"Great coffee and service. The Hippie breakfast (vegetarian) is very tasty and substantial. Will be coming back next time I visit..."

Jonathan Keen

"Wonderful 'slightly off the beaten track' cafe, great coffee and food. Outside table under a veranda is my pick. Always a treat to visit Bobby..."

Philip Guy

"One of the best cafes in Nelson by far. Keep up the high quality and attention to detail guys, Nelson needs you..."

Leigh Howarth

"Beautiful historic building (in the area I grew up in) with lots of natural light, great coffee and delicious food. Nice service. Will definitely be..."

Bec Raveness

"I have a new favourite. Love the building, the location, the style, the decor, the finishing touches, oh and the food and coffee. Kudos to those that..."

Dale

"Amazing service, one of the best meals I've had! Would 1000%..."

Laura

"This was my local coffee stop for the past few years. Now that I've moved back to the USA I realize I've been completely ruined for good coffee!..."

Edie Milton

"A lovely neighbourhood cafe in a charming villa; great latte in a glass - as it should 😊- and yum food. Background music not too loud. That's..."

Monika de Neef MacGill

"One of only a few places in Nelson you can get good drip coffee. Food is good, service is fast and friendly. While Bobby Franks has a reputation..."

J K

"Great food and great coffee. Nice and warm inside on a cold winter..."

Ali Booker

"Loved the food so much, found the waiter to be a bit chaotic and passive aggressive. A shame as it would have been a perfect experience if it..."

Giovanni Carrabs

"Lovely selection of food, I will be going back ASAP to try out other stuff! I got the chilli and feta scramble which was very good, word of warning -..."

Alice Borlase

"Really nice place with great coffee & food. It's away from the hassle and bustle but has a really nice lively buzz around here by itself. Staff are..."

IsabelleFreya

The Barbecue Kart

94/100 (1296 ratings)

"I had an AMAZING time here!!! HIGHLY recommend. I went for my brother’s birthday party and afterwards decided I will DEFINITELY be hosting my..."

Zoe

"Brody and Kevin are awesome! They were extremely helpful and took extra care of my group! The other employees are amazing are really and made sure we..."

Jackson Johnson

"Clean and fun place to take my nieces and nephews! Notable mention to Scott, who seemed passionate about his job and was very kind and good with the..."

Rebekah Youngblood

"Can get very busy but we always have a great time. Sometimes you may wait to check in but considering how many activity options/fun stuff they offer..."

Ashley Therrell

"This place is great they have so much to do go-karts adult/young kids and younger kids go-karts for less experienced kids. Rockwall for climbing,..."

eric lancto

"We went there for my grandson's birthday. Our group ranged from 4 years old to 58 years old. Everyone had fun including the adults. Great place, I..."

Samantha Osborne

"My family and I are from Georgia and came up to NC visiting the Lake Norman area this weekend and ran into this placed unplanned. Upon arrival my..."

brannon duncan

"SO much fun and SO much to do! Go karts for kids and adults, laser tag, axe throwing, mini golf, arcade, party rooms, concessions, bumper cars,..."

Jasmine White

"Great place for a birthday celebration or just to have some fun. We took our 13 year old son and his friends there for his birthday. The indoor track..."

Eric Ransone

"Had a great time here on a Saturday afternoon. The place is enormous so there was no waiting on any attraction because everyone is so spread out. ..."

Kyle Slead

94/100 (71 ratings)

"Stopped in for lunch and a beer recently and was very happy. Great service and food was delicious. Glad we picked here with so many options available..."

Rochelle Kellor

"Nice and quiet place to have breakfast in Nelson🍳 Variety of teas to choose as well..."

J H.

"Best dessert 🍨 in town sticky date..."

ameya haldankar

"A group of us enjoyed such great service with after-work wine and mocktails, that we stayed on for dinner. Everyone thought their food excellent. I..."

Page Blackmore

"Beautiful restaurant! Service was impeccable, the waiter was so kind and tentative, meals came out quickly and the taste was superb. Good price and a..."

Joelene Chadwick

"Very pricey, but food was..."

Derek Tones

"Very nice ,orange ruffie fish & with a nice st Pauli chardonay, very..."

Malcolm Tucker

"Friendliest staff I have struck in a long while and tonight was a debut of the Korean Fried chicken dish which was stunning. I have rarely had..."

rik m

"We enjoyed a lovely meal this evening with our three children. We were made to feel very welcome by all staff😁. The menus were modified to suit..."

Rebecca Trafford

"Friendly staff, warm welcome. Clean and modern decor. Good coffee. Meals were very nice although they were fairly small..."

Jon Garner

94/100 (2458 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

7010 Your Local

94/100 (178 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great Cafe with vegan options. Choice to sit inside or out and the coffee is really good. Dogs can sit outside and mingle with other doggies and a..."

India Harper Brown

"The staff greeted me with a big warm smile and hello, which makes you feel welcome immediately. 🤗 A lovely cafe on walking distance to Nelson..."

Monika de Neef MacGill

"The staff is always very friendly, the location is nice and tucked away, and the vegan cabinet food is amazing every time! If you eat there, they add..."

Dayl Cat

"Nice coffee, and friendly staff members. Often get really busy in the morning and around morning tea time. Better get there early to beat the queue,..."

Alex Tjahjana

"The perfect place to grab a coffee and snack to take down to the river. Fantastic location with dome parking st the door. The staff are really..."

Natalie Darkins

"First time there. Great coffee, food, service and friendly staff. A nice ambience. It was really busy and I can understand why. Inspite the business..."

Darrel Newton

"Favourite flat white in all of nz. Coconut mylk is..."

Charlie Skrabek

"Gorgeous cafe. My first time. Wonderful and professional warm friendly service. Great coffee and delicious scone. Will definitely be..."

Steph Fry

"The vegetarian food here was lovely, the staff were amazing. High quality coffee, funky house music to wake up in the morning. I'll be coming back..."

Robert Bruce

"Situated beside Collingwood Street bridge and the Maitai river this cafe serves great hot drinks and delicious food. A 5 minute walk from the..."

Kevin O'Kane

"Nice hearty food which fills you up very well. Affordable pricing for drinks which are full of flavour, I'll definitely return for more!..."

VGC

"I told them - they have got everything right. A light airy space down by the river. Creative vibe, friendly staff, delicious menu...you name it - and..."

Lars Oliver Dam

"Best coffee I've had in recent memory. Honestly struggling to remember when I've had a better one than this. I wanted to have another, but would have..."

Glenn Bolan

"This little cafe has a great location and has a quieter atmosphere than some of the larger cafes in Nelson. Interesting counter food, reasonably..."

Nicky McBride

"Coffee is pretty good. Long black comes with all the notes you expect and not burnt. Limited choice of..."

Franek GrumpyBean

"Nice coffee, friendly staff and a great vibe.. nice cheap eats..."

Euan McMillan

"Very nice sunny spot. Super friendly staff. A good selection of tasty counter food, but no full..."

Toby Cox

"Great food, amazing coffee and friendly staff. Wish they were here back when I lived in..."

Dylan West

"Great coffee, friendly service and charming..."

Adam Doherty

Taste Of Delhi Indian Cuisine

93/100 (98 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Salvito's Pizza Bar

93/100 (325 ratings)

Central-Italian

Central-Italian

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Central-Italian

"Totally awesome- best pizzas ever. A family member told us it was a "must-do" in Nelson and he was right. I had the gluten-free one with truffle..."

Andrea Broatch

"Wow! Just stumbled on this gem intending to visit another old favourite restaurant over road that is closed. Friendly super fast service- eating a..."

Steve Hainstock

"This is the BEST pizza I’ve ever had in NZ! The owner is so friendly and he recommended me n my friend some vegetarian pizza, the one with truffles..."

재미

"Delicious authentic Italian pizza! Light and fluffy inside and crusty on the outside. Dough is proved for 48 hours,..."

Leeanne Mason

"Best pizza in town! Seriously good, real Italian pizza, from a lovely family! You can taste that they make their pizza with love! What you will love!..."

Zsuzsanna Fáy

"Hey guys if you're in Nelson NZ visit this guy. The pizza's are to die foe but he's only open Thursday Friday..."

Hana Wellington

"The best pizza I have ever had. Super friendly staff. Love..."

Lina Françoise

"We decided to grab a slice while passing by this unassuming pizza place, and it turned out to be one of the best pizza that we have had in NZ. We..."

Hungry Teddy

"A very special experience—absolutely excellent authentic Italian pizza, best friendly service ever, great bar seats overlooking the street—and..."

Julie Bytheway

"In nelson for a weekend. Thought we'd try a local independent place. Awesome. Great taste, and the pizza was perfect for three big lads with a hunger..."

solid seven 2010

Kiwi Kai Nelson

93/100 (107 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Hardy St Eatery

93/100 (356 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"Amazing!!! Food and staff incredible- best Kedgeree..."

Lisa O'Neill

"We originally lived in Shanghai. My son and I are visiting from Auckland for the holidays. The space is large and the interior design is simple. ..."

jin jeremy

"Nice place. Nice staff. Pricing was reasonable. Food and coffee was..."

Vernon Gates

"They lost our reservation, but luckily there was still space. Salmon bagel was delicious. Scrambled eggs on toast a bit watery. Coffee was good, but..."

Anthony Huszar

"Excellent spot for lunch. Excellent food. Good menu - it's familiar but with some unique items and some old favourites with a bit of a twist - try..."

Malcolm Scrymgeour

"Delicious Tasty Special ... black pudding was spot on and fried bread with the bacon and egg sarnie was perfection. Add in great coffee and service..."

J H

"Service was immaculate. A level of service you almost never see in New Zealand hospitality. Well made coffee, and a beautiful eggs Benedict. Lovely..."

Daniel Quennell

"Had the bacon buttie here and it was absolutely devine. Honestly so nice. Coffee was great, we had a lovely young girl serve us and enjoyed sitting..."

Alex Anthony

"Nice place, good food and friendly service. Coffee was good. Music was a bit loud but I did have a headache at the..."

Vernon Gates

"I don’t always travel but when I do I always try the ‘Canadian Breakfast’ they have to offer. I can categorically say this is the best..."

John Massey

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