Olive is such a cute cafe that serves some serious killer food. Eggs Benedict is always a favourite, but the eggs are definitely a make or break for the dish. Luckily, these eggs were done superbly and making the yolk run is always so satisfying! And wilted spinach with eggs, who doesn't love this combo! I'm still relatively new with coffee, so I enjoyed their moccachino but unsure whether it was the best cause I don't have much to compare it to!
Friendly service and great seating arrangements! Had relatively quick turnaround times even though they were operating under social distancing with Covid-19. Will definitely visit again!
Meal: Montreal
Drink: cappucino w/ cinnamon
It was a hearty meal, just as you'd expect good poached eggs with smoked salmon and hollandaise to be, no surprises. The bread was very soft and mildly buttery but not sickening. It was a good portion as well.
The coffee was aromatic and aesthetic.
I really enjoyed the interior, it had a nature sort of vibe. We were seated in an adjoining private room with a curtain to separate us from the rest of the restaurant, so it felt quite VIP.
Little bit pricy though.
Classy decor, friendly staff and beautiful food. One of the best in Wellington for a fine brunch!
Great service, awesome food especially the eggs Benedict and the big breakfast! Mimosas were a great addition to our 9 person breakfast as well! š¤Ŗ
I love Olive, the staff were friendly and accommodating. The food is always delicious and the option to sit outside is lovely, a luxury on cuba street.
Absolutely wonderful dining experience, perfect choice for celebrating our special occasion. Divine food, awesome service at an inconspicuous cool spot on Cuba. Great to have vegan choices and clearly labelled. Couldn't fault it
Great service, food, vibe all around - an ideal brunch cafe! The outdoor seating area is lively, one of our favourite spots in Wellington. Highly recommended
Very nice ambience. Not too noisy, spacious and several different areas to sit. Coffee, got chocolates and tea were excellent. Friendly service and delicious food
Lovely cafe with wonderful service. I liked their interior, makes it such a peaceful place to hangout. Just happened to wander by while exploring Cuba street and was not disappointed with our brunch and coffee. Our water kept getting refilled and the staff were friendly.
A delightful cafe located in one of Wellington's most cool streets (Cuba Street), lives up to its reputation. I was told that this cafe serves delightful food and excellent coffee, and I was not disappointed. The food is excellent and is inspired by French/Italian cuisine. The coffee is divine. And the two together served in a very beautiful ambiance completes the package.
We enjoyed the interior design and there was a nice ambiance. The waitress was lovely. There was a small, seasonal menu but it had good options. The food was well presented. Meals were tasty and well portioned. Really enjoyed the seasoned yams. Would recommend this cool little cafe for dinner.
An absolute must visit for anyone whoās in the Capital! Great atmosphere with lovely staff and they even have a garden courtyard (basically unheard of in town!). Really like the eclectic, vintage.
I had the most perfect poached eggs on a thick piece of buttery sourdough and fresh avocado.
Coffee is also fantastic, and they even offer coconut milk.
10/10
The toasted chili cheese spinach scone was very delicious. Nice ambiance. But the cafe was very busy during breakfast so we feel that we have to leave very soon once done eating.
The coffee is great. The breakfast is amazing ( my favorite are the olive works and waffle of the day). However, 1 star off for the lunch menu as there is not much options, mostly salad dish and a bit overprice. Service is ok. Might have to wait for 15-20 mins for a table especially late morning on the weekend.
Went to Olive on a Tuesday and they have their special TUESDAY NIGHT TRIO. Three unique courses for $55 pp. really enjoyed everything, the service was really good, food was warm and servings were just right, ambiance at the back area made it better.
Definitely having more dinners at Olive š
Pumpkin & tofu gnocchi was incredible! Unfortunately chicken thigh disappointing - slaw was soggy in dressing and chicken was over fried. We asked for some hot water to drink and we were pleasantly surprised when they also gave us some thick juicy slices of lemon (for free) to go with it. On a cold Wellington day the covered outdoor area didnāt feel as cosy/enjoyable as the tables inside. Service very attentive & friendly. Rated four stars as gnocchi was a five, but chicken was only a three.
We had a fantastic breakfast in the stunnng courtyard. Couldnāt fault the food, the scotch eggs and salad were fantastic. Great service and good coffee. Best Bloody Mary Iāve tasted too. Weāll definitely come back when next in Wellington.
Our first meal In Wellington and it set a high bar. An attractive and interesting set of spaces. But we were happy to be in the window - one seeing the world going by on Cuba Street, the other enjoying the dining scene.
Delicious food with charming service.
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A culinary bastion of contemporary New Zealand cuisine, Olive restaurant has been serving French, Italian, and Kiwi inspired dishes for well over 20 years.
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With the Poached Fillet Of Salmon (NZD $29) here, a thick and luxurious cut of ora king salmon fish is poached to release its natural meaty sweet savoury fatty flavour, resulting in a tender and moist texture with beautiful pink flakes.
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It's coated with a spring onion crust for vegetal sweet herbal flavour.
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Served with crunchy broccolini florets with vegetal sweet herbal flavour, juicy brined kalamata olives with vegetal earthy sour flavour, tender fingerling potatoes with starchy sweet salty flavour, and crunchy walnuts with nutty earthy flavour.
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Completed with a unique anchovy fish mayonnaise, creamy with salty savoury milky notes. I like that staff asked for my choice of doneness; and it turned out a perfect medium-well.
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The Rhubarb And Pear Mousse, Candied Walnut Crumble (NZD $16) is a rich dessert, with a thick smooth creamy mousse of rhubarb and raspberry, holding vegetal fruity sour sweet flavour.
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Chunks of juicy caramelised pear sit on the surface, lending bright fruity sweet flavour.
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The dessert is completed with a generous shortbread biscuit and walnut crumble, grainy with buttery sweet nutty flavour, contrasting nicely with the richness of the mousse.
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The Seared Venison Carpaccio Salad With Truffle Mayo (NZD $20) is an Italian Kiwi style appetizer salad, featuring crisp rocket leaves / arugula, firm capers, and thin tender venison carpaccio, with flaky puff pastry on the side, and garnished with grated parmesan cheese and creamy tuffle oil mayonnaise.
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Combined, each mouthful of the salad has bright vegetal bitter sweet meaty savoury earthy salty cheesy milky flavour. Wholesome and healthy, with an interesting contrast that awakens the palate.
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The Braised Lamb Shoulder Ragu, Pappardelle Pasta (NZD $34) features a base of thick ribbon-like strips of al-dente pappardelle pasta noodles, chewy firm in texture and grainy savoury sweet in flavour.
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Garnished with a thick luscious ragu gravy with generous strips of chewy shredded braised lamb shoulder and crisp baby spinach leaves, combining robust meaty savoury salty vegetal sweet flavour.
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Finished with a creamy dollop of sour cream for added milky sour notes. The pasta is filling, but feels so comforting and homely.
A fun hip spot for brunch. Great atmosphere, particularly in the back courtyard. Food was quite good (had the Olive Works) and their coffee was solid (had a flat white). Service was a bit on the slow side but they were busy so not a huge deal.
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