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Babagatto
94/100 (2458 ratings)
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"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)
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"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
The Baker's Coffee Shop
93/100 (492 ratings)
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"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
Salvito's Pizza Bar
93/100 (325 ratings)
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"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
Hardy St Eatery
93/100 (356 ratings)
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Fish
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"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
The Workshop Nelson
93/100 (207 ratings)
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"Charming little taproom, beer is made in Christchurch, more "beer" beer if you know what I mean. Had the spiced cider which wasn't very good but I..."
Brittany Gagne
"Cool atmosphere, tasty burger, delicious beer and great live..."
Jude Berman
"We loved it so much went two nights in a row. Pizzas were Devine... N burgers to die for.... Not to mention the sticky toffee pudding.... Service was..."
Maggi Johnsen
"Trendy brewery bar, from Christchurch originally, good beers with a changing selection of beers on tap. Industrial decor inside, they have music on..."
SHANE Green
"Good range of beers and nice menu. Great 👍..."
Peter Todd
"If Tom Thumb and his twin, Tim Thumb were in town they would be at home here. Excellent food, service and..."
Benjamin Cooper
"Cosy and chill place with a good tap line and helpful and friendly staff. Reminds me of US west coast breweries/brew pubs. Occasional live music and..."
Stig Lindqvist
"Live music. Nice beer. Fantastic lamb..."
Karen Gates
"We keep coming back to this place every time we're in Nelson. The amazing craft beer and hospitality are unsurpassed. As long as these guys keep..."
Joseph Pooley
"Awesome spot - perfect for an afternoon beer with mates. Great selection of craft brews on tap and also nights with live music - what else could you..."
Holly Summer
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
Red Art Gallery Cafe
93/100 (264 ratings)
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"Very cute gallery and cafe combo! A fun space to enjoy a morning drink while out for a stroll. The shop has lots of beautiful jewellery and art..."
Jordan Buren
"Cute cafe serving a delicious variety of bagels. Great coffee. Friendly staff. Set around some cool art for..."
S Adams
"The saying about doing one thing, and doing it well, is apt for the Red Café. What they do superbly is bagels. And with so many options, you'll..."
Ann Everett
"A really nice cafe with a lovely feel to it. Coffee and food were..."
Ross Ambler
"Nice place for coffee, has a nice art gallery..."
J K
"I had a spicy chi, it was amazing, you do that so very well, love the atmosphere, didn’t try the food but people tell me its..."
Pat Campbell
"Thank god for the Red Art Gallery café! When almost everything else in Nelson was closed for Labour Day, and four visitors from out of town were..."
R Dickinson
"Nice place to have a bagel or a good pastry, the cappuccino was delicious..."
Valentin DI STEFANO
"Fantastic gallery - perfect for gifts and art, and the café is great. Excellent..."
Joey Sauer
"What a fantastic place. Friendly staff, great coffee, delicious bagels (and gluten free options!), and eye catching beauty and art everywhere! I..."
Clare Tyler
"Yummy food in very pleasant..."
Jillian Taylor
"RED is a very special cafe and gallery, definitely a must visit when in Nelson: great food, awesome staff, and beautiful..."
Julie Bytheway
"Lots to see, great bagels yum, Local made art, service good for a busy place..."
Faye Perrott
"Limited range of food but great for a light lunch. Lovely staff. Clean and tidy..."
Carol Garnett
"Gluten free cheese scone was very good and was a treat to find! Coffee was good and service friendly. Set in a gallery/art and gifts store it is an..."
Midwife Mennie
"Nice mix of art coffee and items for gifts for all ages. Owner on site has a lovely nature and and understands browsing. Will definitely return to..."
Josephine Tucker
"Great food. Portion could be bigger but was sufficient. Having the cafe in the gallery is a nice touch and offers something different. But it must..."
Rens Molenaar
"Red is a very unique establishment encompassing an art gallery, design store and cafe. It is such an enjoyable experience to sit in the cafe and sip..."
Malloch McClean Tasman - Richmond Office
Red16
92/100 (146 ratings)
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"What a gorgeous spot for a quiet drink! Check out what’s on as there are fun events/themes every night & the cocktail menu is to die for! I had a..."
Janita Patrick
"Amazing little bar, great sounds, so many tasty cocktails for $18-$20, loved the Ginger Nut one and the Passionfruit Margarita. Lots of Mexican tapas..."
Kim Seaward
"it was a packed house and 9pm on a Saturday Night...so service was compromised due to being very busy...BUT they handled it well despite this...the..."
Glenn Dunlop
"Comfortable and cruisy venue, great selection of beer and wine, cocktails etc. Tasty Mexican food options too. Open Mic nights Thursdays. Lotsa live..."
Zerostudy1
"Nice place for a drink. Has both indoor and outdoor seating. Good selection of beers including a few on hand..."
J K
"This is one of our favorite spots in Nelson. Granted we came here during public holiday and many other places were closed due to that fact. The..."
Andrew Nelson
"Fabulous for a drink. Prefer the tacos were not served all at once as my second was stone cold when time to eat. Excellent service. Very friendly and..."
Prudence Kilshaw
"Awsome spot for a bar and great customer service. Food here is nice enough for a price. It's a tidy outfit a small group would enjoy to..."
iNVASIVE Sports Team
"We visited Red while we were in Nelson and it felt like home away from home. One of those places you can jump in and find your community, listen to..."
Kaylee Schipani
"Dog Friendly! What a find! Awesome Owners, great crowd, there was live music when we went & everyone seemed happy & responsible. Such a treat to be..."
Twané Chéze-Gower
V Burgers
92/100 (18283 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"The best Vegetarian burger I have ever eaten. So fresh and healthy. Can't wait to head back down to Isel park with my family next Thursday to try..."
Carol Shirley
"Awesome job Leila, the crunchy falafel burger was so delicious! I can't wait to try the walnut lentil burger next time... yumo!!..."
Tamara Allen
"The taste of the big burgers was delicious and it had a BBQ aroma. We tried sweet bramby, deluxe, and lamb Fergburger burgers. It would be nicer to..."
Ernest Li
"Fergburger delivers one of the best milkshakes I've had, the burgers I felt were okay. The regular burgers I felt the patties were on the dryer side,..."
SChan
"Had breakfasts in Fergburger twice. Both the ferg deluxe and the pork belly burgers tasted good! The price is reasonable too. The staff was nice as..."
WJCC HJ
"Ferg is worth the hype and worth the line! The line moves pretty quickly to order and you just have to watch for your number on the screens to pick..."
Cherie H
"The burgers at this place are absolutely fantastic! The staff members are super friendly and efficient (the queue is long but it goes by quick),..."
Heidi
"Super busy, but efficient and yummy burger place. Amazing how many burgers they can produce per minute. Delicate sauces add the extra little touch as..."
Sigrid Visser
"lived up to the hipe! massive burgers, great sauces and great taste. I got the tropical swine with a gluten free bun, delicious! there's always a..."
steph
"My wife and I ordered cheese and steak burgers from this popular take-away place. Although the burgers were good, I felt that they were a bit..."
Ayman
"Mind blown !!!!! How crazy is this place, i get why it’s the best burgers of New Zealand ! even if it’s really busy at any time of the day, the..."
axelle
"It's worth the queue and wait. delicious, juicy, and so good! Had their signature burger and the lamb one. Shakes were great, too. I highly recommend..."
Timothy Lim
"This place is a hot spot! Very well known, always a line out the door when we would walk by. They were very busy but got us our food very quick. Be..."
Holly Siebert
"Busy all day round, Ferg definitely does the best burgers in the South island. Quite a variety of beef to lamb and chicken burgers, they have..."
Ribeye
"The burgers were good and the wait was little. Its a bit messy to eat and you may not get a table. Still, the experience was fun and the burger was..."
Pgogo
"Burger taste like the best homemade / grilled burger I've ever had. While my ideal burger is more of a greasy smash burger (not the healthiest by any..."
Dustin Bennett
"Totally recommended and worth the wait. Fergburger does actually live up to the hype and is worthy of its superstar status in Queenstown! We actually..."
T T
"Burgers were great. The chips were lame. There is always a queue, but it moves relatively quickly. We got a table inside so got to watch the people..."
Ken Loui (Zippy7)
"The best burger, hands down i ever tasted. Worth lining up although i was in luck it only took a little under 20 mins to claim my order in the..."
ian salazar
Bacco Restaurant & Wine Bar
92/100 (179 ratings)
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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
Ali Baba's Gourmet Cafe
92/100 (185 ratings)
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"The meat on chips is THE ultimate hangover cure. They use shoestring fries for the chips which are PERFECTLY cooked and seasoned - even after leaving..."
Achini Samarasekara
"Definitely the best kebabs in Nelson!!! Have been coming here for many years when visiting Nelson and the food is always so tasty and full of..."
Karina G
"Really fast service and the staff are professional and cool to talk to. the food is..."
Hana
"Have been here on and off over the past 10+ yrs. Love the food. Have dined in a few times. Very pleasant. Love the coffee. Kebabs have always been my..."
Joseph Meleisea
"Huge meat on fries portion for not that much money! Delicious lamb kebab! Was completely..."
Julien van der waal
"Great service, delicious kebabs and Turkeys coffee. Great cozy..."
Maurits Bom
"We ordered nine kebabs. The pleasant, courteous man worked quickly and skilfully to get the order ready in no time. He even 'threw in' some hot chips..."
lorraine sutherland
"The best kebab box in the town. Highly-..."
Theodora Nguyen
"My wife and I ate delicious lamb kebabs dining in. We had just finished the abel tasman tramp and they really hit the spot. The guy behind the..."
Stuart Moorhouse
"Best I town by far lots of mouth watering meat and welcoming friendly service..."
alesha marshall
"I met the lovely Chef at Akbabas on a flight to Nelson and decided to come in and try and a Kebab. The service was absolutely fantastic and so was..."
Connie Sellers
"Absolutely amazing food, so quick too! The vegetarian zucchini kebabs are flipping epic. Always stop here if I am in..."
Philip Gillard
"We tryed the mixed meat iskender twice lately, didn't disappoint, nice fresh clean food, pleanty of it to fill you up even in the smaller size meal,..."
Peter mc
"Hands down the best Turkish in the south island!! I lived in nelson over 7 years ago... this was my regular weekly takeaways, and I still crave and..."
H R
"Consistently the best kebab in..."
Mark 007
"I grew up in Nelson and have been coming to Akbabas since I was 19 years old. Absolutely love their souvlakis and salads, both the chicken and the..."
Michael Harris
"TOP PICK for Kebab!!!For 20 years this was the best Kebab in the South Island. It has slipped a little-not quite the mouth watering juiciness I..."
David Cooke
"Best place in Nelson! The assistant is crack up! Definitely recommend to everyone! Large mixed meat kebab with sweet chilli and mayo is my go..."
Amy Thompson
"I've been going to Akbaba's for about 15 years, the food has always been very good, and consistent, I buy the Ishkenda usually and it's always enough..."
Kiley Vedder
Zumo
91/100 (1263 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"Nice central location. Service was a bit random we waited for quite a while before our order arrived but the rest of our group seemed to be super..."
Janita Patrick
"I visit Zumo every time I come to Nelson. The staff are welcoming and make my stop enjoyable. The coffee roasted onsite is great and different beans..."
Bart Signal
"What amazing coffee! We had the zumo strength three with almond milk and it was amazing! Tasty muffins and cakes for $6. Lots of space at the big..."
Kim Seaward
"Cosy little coffee house,,, thought it was an auto service at first. Mostly just a coffee brewery with small selection of cabinet food. Good for..."
Celia Chan
"Amazing coffee and muffins. Customer service was polite and knowledgeable about their coffee roasts. Strong wifi and spaces to charge phone. Great..."
Lee Boynton
"Ordered a coffee based on reputation and it lived up to it fully. The coffee as good. The service friendly and professional. The atmosphere nice and..."
Timothy Mora
"Super friendly waitress! They have different taste and strong of coffee! And it smell and is really delicious! I recommend this..."
Neegy Zomzom
"Really happy to see that Zumo is back in operation with their strong barista team. They've always produced technically excellent espresso and milk..."
Alex Bryant
"Superb coffee and open earlier than others. Choice of different beans adds to the experience. Freshly baked pastries are a must have. Very..."
Reece Harrison
"Amazing Coffee Shop in Nelson. If you are looking for eggs Benedict, this is not your place, but it is for everything else: amazing coffee, nice..."
V Valencia C
Ikko Sushi
91/100 (182 ratings)
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"This is the place where I get my daily lunch. If you are new in Nelson and love Japanese food then you must have to visit this place. One of my fev..."
Veeral Savniya
"Best Japanese Cuisine I've ever had in NZ! Tried both Salmon Teriyaki & Salmon Sashimi Don and they are fantastic as the salmon is fresh and juicy..."
Shing Cheang
"The best Japanese restaurant I have ever met. I already left Nelson for a few years but still miss the salmon dish there. It left me good memories..."
Da Hei
"Delicious Salmon Teriyaki and Takoyaki but takoyaki from the warmer is quite cold already. Still delicious..."
N V
"Good value meal. Had the teriyaki chicken and it was delicious. Ideal for takeaway as there isn't much room to eat in the..."
John Luangco
"Love this place!! My favorite sushi place by far. Teryaki salmon is my go to but everything I've had from the cabinets is good..."
Jazmin Reeve
"This place is the best. The sashimi is..."
Neil A
"Akaroa Spicy Salmon 😍 So..."
Hwee Shyan Lim
"The best Japanese restaurant in Nelson Really recommend Salmon Sashimi, Salmon Teriyaki , and Mico..."
Irina Shamaieva
"Amazing quality food, highly recommend as a big fan of Japanese food..."
Moony Im
"Best sushi in NZ yet, rice is cooked so well, soft but not sticky. Ingredients all fresh quality stuff, fried foods are light and not fatty. So glad..."
Marijn van Lingen
"Best sushi ever n everything else..."
Jana Huriana Anderson-Tawaka
"Nice lunch and valuable for your..."
Theodora Nguyen
"Best in Nelson. My family and I have been regulars for years. Always fresh, super delicious, well priced and fast! They do tend to run out quick,..."
Tessa Smith
"Kind stuff, brilliant taste. Highly..."
Naruo Kamitani
"Best donburi bowls in Nelson, super delicious and wonderful staff. If you are thinking of going here come early, as the it's a popular place or call..."
Molly
"This is the best place to have affordable but high quality Japanese food such a price bowls and sushis. It's always busy and they sell out really..."
Meifern Kng
"Beautiful Delicacies 🍣 🍱 Fish heaven, amazing choices! Busy cause its so good 😊 Very clean, polite & fast service 👏🏻 👍🏻..."
Ebru Özyürek
Sprig & Fern Tahuna
91/100 (880 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Brew Pub
New Zealand
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Pub
New Zealand
Brew Pub
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Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Burger
Sit down
Brew Pub
Bar
New Zealand
Pub
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
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Brunch
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Mid-range
"Great spot, the only pub worth going to in Tahuna. Can get busy at times, but much better since they expanded the outside area. Like all Sprigs, they..."
Rowan Blargh
"It was incredibly busy today. A hot sunny day may have caused this. Despite how busy it was the turnaround for food and drinks was incredibly..."
Clara Wallace
"Friendly staff. Had a tasting paddle for their home brew... Not advertised well though. Just ask! Delicious food, generous helpings. Pictured here..."
Lucy Taylor
"We came here because they allow dogs inside and on a winter night that sold it for us as we have a dog and are on holiday. We loved the raucus..."
Kathryn W
"Stopped in for some bevvys chicken & chips and was not disappointed. Food was delicious, service was friendly, atmosphere was great and the sun was..."
Tylah Sayer
"Had a great dinner here before leaving the South Island. We had some great dining out experiences, in the 2 weeks we spent in Sth Island, and this..."
Linda R
"Very highly recommended. Service couldn't be better, even answered some questions we had on beers and the complex desert. They were very busy for a..."
Lethalis DoUrden
"Phenomenal veggie burger! Definitely ordering again! And paired with outstanding selection of beers on tap... we may need a second round! Excellent..."
Julie Bytheway
"great taste of craft beer & cider & food. friendly staff too. Unfortunately we went there on weekday night. So, they tried to close a bit early like..."
Fergus Mao
"absolutely delicious food and drink - pricey, but you get what you pay for here, which is an absolute beast of a feed. loved talking with the locals...."
lydia tucker
"The staff was fantastic and the service was excellent. The food was great. And the atmosphere was fantastic. Will visit..."
christopher joseph stephenson
"Great place to chill out on a Friday afternoon. Especially outside on a sunny..."
Chrissy Julian
"We absolutely loved our time here. We had just arrived in Nelson on Holiday but not realizing that New Zealand has a national holiday that resulted..."
Andrew Nelson
"Ever since I have moved to Nelson this has been my second home. Great atmosphere. Well priced full pints of quality beer. All the staff are warm and..."
Glenn OCallahan
"The is one of my new favourite places. I have been Introduced to Beer and Burger Tuesday. $30 gets you a pint and your choice of one of the Sprigs..."
Adrian Curtis
"Sprig at the Beach! As ever great beer, cheery bar team. Surprised how good my Burger..."
Charles Fox
"After arriving in NZ, this was our stop for our first meal and drink after arriving. Fantastic food and a large selection of real ales, the staff..."
Robert Smith
"Visited twice once with my Girlfriend, we both enjoyed our drinks in the sunshine. The next day popping into a crowded after work Friday with our..."
mark morel
"Just had drinks here such a nice..."
Roberta McLean
Comida
91/100 (666 ratings)
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Pizza
Pizza
Italian
European
Cafe
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Mediterranean
Mediterranean
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Brunch
Paella
Lamb
Pesto
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Salad
Sit down
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Café
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Digital Payments
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Street Parking
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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
Kimchi & Wasabi
91/100 (279 ratings)
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Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Korean
Asian
Sushi
Korean
Dinner
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Asian
Japanese
Korean
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Dinner
Lunch
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Cheap Eats
"Super delicious big sushi!!! Heaps of flavours to choose from. The scallop and smoked salmon ones are my favourite! We had lunch here and took away..."
Yuan Z
"i think they might have the best vegan sushi selection i have ever seen. i was only in nelson for a couple days but this place was so good i came..."
MONICA ROAMS
"Sushi mastery, choices vast, Spicy chicken takes the mast. In their service, kindness cast, Politeness is their steadfast act. Ambience warm, a..."
Paul Wilson
"Most amazing selection of fresh sushi that I've seen in ages! Beautiful fresh tuna and salmon and generous portions. Creative combos, I was honestly..."
Kim Seaward
"Some of the best sushis I’ve ever had! They are really thick and really yummy! They have a very large choice of sushis but also skewers. Went twice..."
Émi Fugère-Shimazu
"Huge and delicious sushi, the busiest place in Nelson I think. Worth the wait, even twice..."
Dominika Kohoutková
"Best sushi ever. Serving size is great , worth money. Friendly staff. Very clean and tidy. Welcoming..."
Vikashni Nair
"What a great selection! The best I have seen so far outside of Japan! However, I found the rolled chicken sushi very bland - even with soy and..."
Roaming Gypsy
"The food could have been more tasty But it's too sweet. All of the food I tried had way to much sugar. Hope you can trust people to have more..."
Maya Davidian
"Amazing food, incredible taste and display. Easily the best sushi I've had to..."
Effie Webster
"Get there early because this place is always busy! Pick your own sushi from the cabinets, dine in or takeaway. Some of the maki rolls they have are..."
Taylor Keen
"Very popular and busy place. Excellent selection of super fresh sushi and hot foods. Their takoyaki octopus balls are outstanding. We enjoyed..."
John Lucas
"Love this place nice choice and taste..."
Chrisandtracy YOUNGER
"Best sushi in Nelson, loads of great vegan options and although it gets very busy you never have to wait too long. The cabinets are always nice and..."
Flynn Stevens
"best sushi I've ever had although the location is very crammped and the wind gets in easy, but the atmosphere was..."
pixelcrow_
"I LOVE going here. Really great sushi, they have vegan options clearly marked. Great location in town and a cool rewards system. Thanks team for the..."
Brittany Bowyer
"Every food we had was freshly fantastic and highly prepared in a professional cooking way. Highly..."
Pichaya Buakhaow
"The best sushi house one can find in Nelson . My personal lunch favourite is the Chicken rice ball. Since they’ve started dinner service, we tried..."
Sneha Bharadwaj
"Fantastic food and service must try. BUT please stop serving this rubbish with your beautiful Kai with this rubbish it dilutes your brand and value..."
Nathan Capper
Milton Street Sprig & Fern
91/100 (367 ratings)
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Bar
Bar
Pub
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"Both beers we tried were excellent, a good IPA and Pilsner. Cozy indoor space, and a "proper pint" that's the size of a British pint ;) - friendly..."
David Wild
"The original Sprig & Fern and a must do in Nelson. Beer it great as you would expect and usually quieter then the Bridge Street and Tahuna ones...."
Rowan Blargh
"Very local little pub, part of the Sprig and Fern chain in the top of the south. There's a limited choice of food but lots of beers and I really..."
Steve Warne
"Great vibe, outside seating was beautiful and sunny. Good sparkling wine selection..."
Megan Macleod
"Great small bar/ cafe. Friendly staff and food sounds interesting and at a reasonable price. Enjoyed an apples cider outdoors on a beaut Nelson..."
Susan Schultz
"Great little neighbourhood pub, quiet and safe with friendly knowledgeable staff and excellent..."
Luke Mitchell
"Fantastic brews, food and atmosphere. Great local pub with great craft..."
Joe Wicking
"Great craft beer, great service and a good..."
Frank Schepers
"Great tavern, recommend their West Coast beer and Nachos in the..."
Andrew
"Great selection of beers and ciders. Plenty of charm. Puzzles on the bar blackboard and boxed games for those so inclined. A good spot to while away..."
Andrea Broatch
"We came in for lunch with 5 kids and the staff, food and space was amazeballs! Paprika fries and dough balls from next door...."
Mrs. Scott
"Wish you'd open one up where I live in Kauai. It's the Cheers tavern in New Zealand. Aloha to all my new..."
Toesover
"Great Pub has a wide range of Craft beers and a great..."
Hayley Ward
"Really friendly girls behind the counter. Good beers & nice atmosphere. Off the main streets but has its own nice..."
IsabelleFreya
"Incredibly friendly staff at the Milton Street Sprig! Juliette, Victoria and Jim made me feel very welcome and kept me entertained while I drank my..."
Antonia Miles
"Awesome range of craft beer's and a very cute little building in a nice unexpected location. We'll be back for sure - we might even make it our..."
Darren McManaway
"Absolutely terrible. I spent all my money on exceptional beer because of the extensive selection, gained weight because the curly fries were so..."
Sarah Cason
"Excellent pub. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Superb range of locally produced beers, wines, ciders, with tasty nibbles plates and meals to..."
Zerostudy1
"Always a lovely catchup with friends there....a small area so can get quite noisy when busy in Winter but a lovely fire gives a nice feeling of..."
Kris Pattrick
Robert Harris Cafe
91/100 (570 ratings)
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Cafe
New Zealand
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Café
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Café
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
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Mid-range
"If you are in the market for a good coffee and a quick bite, Robert Harris is a great option. Central to Nelson, nice and quiet and offering..."
Phill Urquhart
"Had a cooked breakfast and tried their sausage roll. Breakfast was great but the bread is chewy. Sausage roll used to come with relish and was better..."
Mike Whipp
"From the interior design prospective, some unique feather here caught my eyes: 1 How to apply the black color Paint black to all the frame of the..."
Haiying Shi
"Good dependable coffee. Flat white and Americano both great quality. Quick, delicious and friendly..."
David Wild
"Helpful, friendly and good service. My keto food is good..."
Lynn Macgergor
"Good service with decent options for cakes, savoury items and..."
Philipp Hinnenberg
"Lovely Cafe Food was..."
mo A
"Great relaxing environment just to relax while you're busy in town. Nice selection of food from the cabinet to tempt you, along with smooth flavoured..."
David McClelland
"great food, great customer service. will definitely be visiting weekly..."
Moana Kapua
"Friendly staff who always seem to be having fun. Coffee is very good and food is also very nice. Only problem is it is to good therefore it is always..."
Vernon Gates
"Great food bit very busy on Saturdays a long wait for..."
janice cargill
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