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Phillip Yee

"Came here last time I was in wellington and it was so good I had to come back. Ordered the same thing too! Lamb was delicious and my friend loved the..."

Sarah

"First Visit: The pasta carbonara was amazing. Delicious entrees and desert too. Love the vibe and will be back. Second visit: The Quattro Formage..."

Dan Milward

"Tasty food, the seafood was really fresh and beautifully cooked. Calamari and Saffron risotto were..."

Helen Joe

"Lovely food, friendly staff, interesting drinks menu and a nice cozy..."

T K

"Awesome Italian food & experience. Great staff & often have a guy at the entrance playing the Italian piano accordion to add to the authentic feel...."

Stu Masson

"Husband and I went on a Sunday evening a few weeks ago. The amazing staff got us a table by the window. Absolutely delicious pasta and dessert. Staff..."

Laura Jones

"Four of us had dinner there last night. We have been there several times in the past. The meals & service were once again excellent and the pricing,..."

Tim P

"We shouldn't be so lucky, rinsing away the week, imbibing clean with Toscana, shovelling repartee at one another. Briano, amen you sweet man!..."

Benjamin Curran

"We recently went here for a family birthday celebration and I honestly couldn't fault it! Service was impeccable from the moment we arrived and were..."

Ashleigh Wilkins

"Good food and great environment. The man playing italian songs is..."

Daniel

"Great food, staff and atmosphere! food came out flawless and on time, the specials were delicious and we left with a smile on our faces. 9/10 would..."

Nathan Dolding

"We had a great meal last night. When we eat out we normally don't do three courses but the entrees and mains were so good we got dessert as well. All..."

Jeffy Reffy

"If you want to know what going out for dinner is like and in China, regal is the place to go. More and more kiwis are starting to come here, but the..."

Alex Von Lanthen

"Came for yum cha on a Monday so it was pretty quiet, found the staff very attentive and they explained each dish for the benefit of the non-Asian..."

Jess Yang

"Have been here a few times now you Yum Char and really have to say every time we have been there it has been an enjoyable experience. For..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"Is my go to place for yum char. Would strongly recommend. I haven’t been for dinner but heard it’s equally as good, ambience is a bit quiet but..."

Jmaukino

"It has been our go-to restaurant for any family occasion. My children have very fond memories of the place and the food. Apart from the awesome yum..."

Erikdraven

"Great place to have Cantonese brunch. Definitely worth it. The chicken feet were so so so tasty and the dumplings were yummy. Service there was also..."

Jinjing Fang

"This is a very nice yum cha. I went there with a couple of my friends and we really loved the food. The staffs are very nice and friendly. The price..."

Sreypich Sok

"Best yum cha in Wellington. Great food , always busy. Ambience is average nothing out of the ordinary , great staff very attentive. Prawn & chive..."

Foodie Fables

"27 March 2018We can and we ate our hearts out. There has been a change in management and it is now owned by the chefs. How good is that! They..."

Mei

"Food are generally of good quality. The ambience is not fancy, but that of a typical busy Chinese restaurant, where families and friends are having..."

Inuneko

"Been here multiple times with friends for Sunday Yum Cha, might I say it is the best yum cha in around the Wellington reason the roasted crispy pork..."

Angie Liu

"We had a family dinner here a few nights ago. The food was good and service good too. We ordered orange beef, lemon chicken, kai lan vege, tofu with..."

Mighty Will

"Delish dim sims, crispy squids, prawn & beef rice wraps, & mango pudding. All delicious & very addictive! Lol! The staff were very friendly &..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"Came across this place as I was wandering around the CBD area. The meat from the bean stir fry was so salty, I had to drink five cups of tea. Killed..."

Kirsten

"Great Yum Cha service! The waiters are very friendly and willing to explain the foods. It's always super busy so food is rolling out consistently and..."

Rachel Luo

"Came here on a whim about 1 month ago, still tasty and they seemed to have more variety. (or did we just come early). Tried the durian dessert..."

Shiny H Appy

"Best yamcha place in the city. pork dumplings, spring rolls and chicken wings are my favourites. staff is good. I have been there several times. ..."

Tj

"We have wanted to try yum cha at Regal for a while now, finally had a chance over the weekend. All the regular dishes were on offer and I like that..."

Team Thomas

"One of the yum cha places in the city that I've frequently visited. Quite pleasant experiences each time, food's pretty darn tasty, follows the same..."

MSY123

"Nice Yum Cha restaurant in Wellington. The food is good and the prices are decent. The staff could be more polite but it gets very busy in the..."

J Isla

"Had a very nice dinner there tonight. Waiters were quite attentive and the food was yum ! The setting is quite nice overlooking at Courtenay place, ..."

Ines

"Very traditional Chinese restaurant and typically Hong kong style! Every weekend it has special Yum chai style food! It's very good! But u need to go..."

Spencer Zhan

"This was some of the best dim sum I've had outside of Hong Kong. Ate too many custard buns, but no regrets. Steamed prawn dumplings were..."

Mallory

"Remember I took a large plate of chicken in spicy Sichuan sauce with plain rice. Ambience is average but food quality and quantity is great. Never..."

Satyaki Sensarma

"I have been here twice for lunch/yum Cha, both times were very good and cheap, ~$13pp and we were stuffed. Friendly staff. Would highly recommend...."

Caitlin Monnery

"The food in this restaurant is good probably one of the best Chinese restaurant in Wellington. There roasted pecking duck 3 ways is a must try it's..."

JAZZ TRIO AND DUO

"Love this place! It may get busy on a sunday, but that just adds to the pleasant vibe. Great atmosphere for any occasion. Service was outstanding,..."

Sunshine Unicorn

"Very busy on Sunday morning, so glad we booked a table for a party of eight. Food came around quickly, was tasty and everyone left with full bellies...."

Rasela Hunt

"My old review unfortunately no longer applies. The food now arrives cold and none of it has the delicious taste I used to enjoy. My friends and I who..."

Iona Collins

"This is my favourite Yum Cha. It's always busy and there is a fast turn around of dishes.. The tea is piping hot and plenty of it. Its the place to..."

Tania Dally

"Pretty good selection of yum cha dishes. Went to yum cha over the weekend (first time in a long time), glad to see a few new items - giving it more..."

Rosemary Young

"Mint selection of yumcha/ dimsum. Out of a few yumcha and Chinese restaurants Regal has very good congee (asian rice soup). Not too watery or over..."

Gabe

"We went on Monday for yum char and it was fantastic! Very prompt and polite greeting although we found it was a bit of a challenge trying to..."

Anaya Parker

"Absolutely love this restaurant!A group of 8 of us go here every year on New Years and each year it is just amazing. You can not fault any..."

Emma O'Carroll

"Came here this week for the third time. The food is delicious, best Chinese around, I always end up with a doggy bag because there is so much of..."

Shelley P

"After hearing good things about Regal from friends, I decided to have my birthday dinner there. The food was delicious and the decor wonderful,..."

Cruz Johnson

"I went here on Saturday with 2 other friends. We wanted a set menu, however, we were unable to as they can only do it for a minimum of 4 people. We..."

Anthony N

"Some of the best Yum Cha in WellingtonAlso do quite good dinner..."

Vincent G

"We go here most Sundays for yumcha and every time it never fails to impress us. Me and my family have tried majority of the yumcha restaurants around..."

Eleanore Rogers

"YUM! I've been to a lot of yum char restaurants in wellington and this is my absolute favourite, very friendly staff, hot delicious food and very..."

Alex Taylor

"We used the deal voucher and received two mains and entree for $19. The meals were a good size and very tasty. We haven't been here before so..."

Anna Louise Odermatt-Head

"This is our favourite Yum cha restaurant and also we often get the wonton soup (prawn) for takeout. I just looked on our household records and we..."

Lesley Young

"i really love the regal the staff are friendly and the food is so good so you should try it for..."

Trish

"This place is great! me and my man go here very often, i love the busy atmosphere and the friendly staff.Great range of dishes and any problems..."

Catherine

"Yum Cha culture can be a whole new experience for new people who never been there and don't know how the place is run. But I find this place hold an..."

Mike Tran

"Seriously good place to eat, after living in asia for 3 years I can honestly say this is the real deal. The place is cramped, bustling and noisy,..."

Cinta

"A working lunch at Regal today - I didn't even know the place existed. Being right above Majestic there would seem to be a fair bit of competition..."

Otago Islander

"We have lived in Courtenay place for a year now an d go for dim sum (or yum cha) almost every weekend. Out of the four places in Courtenay Place the..."

Rob

"One of our faves for yum cha. The food is fast, plentiful and fantastic. We have no problem with waiting as we book ahead. Rob is too harsh - the..."

Viv & Richard

"Go here on every visit to Wellington. Can't fault the food & the team are really friendly. Love the byo option for wine.Can get a bit noisy..."

Bruce Turner

"I’ve had yumcha (dim sum) often in Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore, San Francisco and New York. Outside of HK, this is easily the best or second best...."

Michael Wang

"4 stars, 5 stars for wellington standards. Most, 3/4 maybe, dishes were good (bit surprised as haven't been for years), good flavorsome taste and..."

T Me

"Food was OK. We love it. Dim sum was..."

Bas

"2022: Arguably the best yum cha in Wellington. Been going here for over a decade, and it's been the most consistent on all..."

Malcolm Young

"these pork buns are to die for. i’ve gone to all 3 main yum chas in wellington recently and this one was by far the best. although i miss the..."

N N

"The food was great! My boyfriend and I ordered 2 courses Peking duck and two small soups. They were really tasty. It’s a shame that we couldn’t..."

Yuli Lin

"I have been here many times for lunch. Yum Cha is one of the best in town. If possible, try to come as early as 11:00 am or call for reservation...."

Chanmala HOMESANA

"Definitely worth it!! The dumplings were full of flavor with delicate dumpling skin. The combination was so delicious. Chicken feet were the best!..."

Hanajan

"Never had a bad meal Been going there over 10..."

Gary Stokes

"Great food and lots of variety to choose from at dinner time. It's a family favourite..."

Tina

"Came here for yumcha and it was so yummy! Everything we had was delicious, the service was quick and all the staff were polite!! Would come back..."

Sherry Lee

"Food was excellent and plentiful. I ordered in advance, staff were very helpful. The group next to us was very noisy, would like to have been seated..."

Lorraine Chin

"Good food & service with reasonable price. We always like to eat..."

Fergus Mao

"Great food. You don't need to order too many plates as the serving size is good but it is quite..."

Danny Bedingfield

"Great food and atmosphere, comprehensive menu and great service. Would highly recommend. Good views over Courtenay Place from window..."

David Milne

"We're regular visitors for the Sunday Dim sum. Never been..."

Wayne Affat

"Our favourite yum cha place and dinner place of many years. The team at regal are always so good and are are all hard working people. To all the..."

Larissa W

Cicio Cacio Osteria Newtown

83/100 (2178 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Absolutely loved the atmosphere, felt welcoming and just like home. The food was amazing as well, the smells reminded me of all the home cooked meals..."

Jas Frisone

"Excellent. Probably the closest you'll get to Italy here. I say probably because I've never been to Italy. But my French friend who has been to Italy..."

James Ong

"I went for dinner with my partner and it being our third visit, I can safely say that it is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington, and..."

Angel He

"Went with my girlfriend. It was a little difficult to get a response when attempting to book but sorted after a couple of calls. The place has..."

Hamish.rutherford

"Dined here with ma colleague. The service was fantastic, the food was absolutely delicious (we ordered the special of the day) and the wine was..."

Trevor Landers

"Dined here with my husband for lunch. The service was fantastic, the food was absolutely delicious (we ordered the special of the day) and the vino..."

The Food Snob

"All round amazing. The food was the tastiest food I've eaten for a while, I love what they are doing with a different menu each month! And to top it..."

Hungrygal

"Great atmosphere for a romantic date or just a fancy dinner. They have a different menu every month which means that I am constantly..."

Rebecca

"Amazing food! Great service and atmosphere. New favourite in Wellington. Portion sizes are very reasonable and the quality is fantastic. ..."

Shaun Johnston

"Time number 3So third time was not so lucky. I admit the place was busy, but not too busy to provide good service.I think my server..."

Mya

"This place is AWESOME been Here quite often and the menu changes as the seasons change , the staff are excellent the drinks are superb there's not..."

Jordan Halba

"Wow, what a fantastic restaurant! Beautiful food, excellent service and a warm and cosy atmosphere. I really like this place! If you’re after some..."

LucyGoosey

"Rustic, wholesome cooking just like Mama used to make.I really enjoyed our meal here, we had the arancini which had a delicious saffron flavour..."

Auckland Food Tours

"A large group of unruly old friends tried the capacity of this wonderful eatery and it came through with flying colours. The food was fabulous, the..."

Lee Taylor

"Had a fantastic meal last night. My wife and I rolled up without a reservation and were promptly seated. Once again we had a great meal, my wife's..."

Eddy Saul

"What a hidden gem in the middle of newtown. I took my partner , our 8 yo daughter and his friend to dine last Sunday night and we will definitely..."

Alejandra CORDOVEZ

"Without wanting to tread on past reminiscences, I think that this is one of the best italian restaurants wellington has seen. Il casino was wonderful..."

Duncan Galletly

"The most striking feature about Cicio Cacio is the stark contrast between the ramshackle of Newtown and its homely welcoming interior. The decor is..."

Markus Ho

"After reading some good reviews, decided to give Cicio Cacio a try. We were not disappointed, decor was interesting, menu all in Italian, so the..."

Chris Dobson

"Seriously, this is THE BEST Italian restaurant in the Wellington region. The atmosphere is great, the food is just buonissimo and the service quite..."

Sonja Cabrera

"I'm actually in love with this place, the food and experience is so authentic! (Actually to be honest probably a bit better than a lot of places I..."

MissyDoolittle

"Ambience, amazing food and attentive friendly service. What a great restaurant. Our beautiful waitress explained the menu with ease .. the meals..."

Aleza Drake

""Serving food with love and passion feels different". I don't think anyone will actually know what it means until they experience it. Luckily I..."

Aneetta Baby

"This place is fantastic, and has been a favorite for years, since we used to live in the neighborhood. Just went back, and it's still great. We..."

Dev Null

"A hidden gem that serves absolutely delicious food. Service was efficient and food came out in short time. Cool interior that adds to the experience..."

Jake Wallis

"Visited after a glowing recommendation from a colleague and it was definitely worth it! Such a great space inside, and the food and service was..."

Amy Richardson

"2 dishes not available but 3rd choice was. The food was delicious! Pasta awesome. Good dessert..."

nigel saunders

"Absolutely fabulous dinner tonight celebrating my father’s birthday. We attended as a table of 8, ages ranging from 2 to 68. The food was superb,..."

Maria Johnston

"I went there for my birthday, we had a wonderful time in this very warm environment, the food is amazing we’ll done to the chef! The staff is..."

gwendoline guerineau

"We loved this little authentic Italian restaurant in a cozy neighborhood of Wellington. Homemade pasta was excellent. Lemon mascarpone. Everything..."

Darlene Molenaar

"Great food and service as always. Enjoyed the live entertainment once the volume was turned down a littke. We came to talk and catch up. But overall,..."

Debbie Gee

Mexico Food & Liquor

83/100 (1362 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Having not had time to eat all day, I was looking for a place which food I would be sure to enjoy I searched online for such place located downtown,..."

David France - ExploreFeelGood

"Always yummy food, I enjoy the consistency of knowing what food is available. Good service. Clean and..."

Ms_Eternal _Traveller.

"Delicious quesadillas. The chicken one was the best. Nice atmosphere and vibe. Prices are in line with..."

Martin Hora

"Went here for a dinner with my partner as a ‘first table’, the food we ordered was pretty good, the tacos were definitely the highlight as well..."

sarah

"I went to Mexico for dinner this week, the food and atmosphere was great! The fried chicken and cauliflower was delish (especially the sauces that..."

Olivia Horton

"Really nice food but very small servings for the price. No good tables for couples and very noisy so hard to talk to each other. Staff were friendly..."

William Dragicevic

"I've been here a few times; staff are nice and friendly, but the lighting is a bit too dark. That makes the ambiance in Mexico Petone much better...."

Dr J G

"We visited on Sunday evening - kids eat free Sunday, which was a nice surprise. Although the meals were small portions I must say that the food was..."

Bobbie Warn

"Absolutely loved it. Will be going back. and back... Great vibe. Fantastic service, dude on was very attentive and quick. ON POINT Margaritas!!! Taco..."

Deborah Hughes

"This place was tasty as! We had the bean taco, the fish taco, the duck taco, lamb shoulder quesadilla, memelas and the margarita. Really good food...."

Minna Todd

"Definitely a must try. Izzy our barlady was amazing, well informed, friendly and helpful. 🤩 Tequila was smooth and definitely not to be spoilt..."

Celicia Snyman

"First restaurant in Wellington and we already hit on the best one! Unfortunate the entrance is obstructive of the goodness inside, but you gotta go..."

Avi N Ash

"I love the interior of this restaurant, the wall art is stunning. The carafes of alcohol are a bit small with too mucg juice and not enough alcohol..."

Mel Scott (Melscottyy)

Hummingbird Eatery & Bar

"What’s to say, great food every time, good wine selection and a very attentive waiter I had the lamb with beetroot roasted and a bottle of..."

Luke Thomson

"Food was impressive. Nice blend of Kiwi and international flavors. Good selection of cocktails and wines. Service was professional and friendly...."

James Ong

"Really tasty food, great drinks and attentive service. The mains were perhaps a bit on the small size especially the roast chicken, which was more of..."

Angel He

"Pre theatre dining menu two courses and wine for $40 excellent value. Fish was beautifully cooked and presented(we both had this), lemon posset..."

Megha Dogra

"A warm and welcoming fine dining experience, with great service, a comprehensive wine list and attractive and tasty meals. We had a great night out,..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Possibly the best meal I've ever had, it's encouraging to know you're paying for the quality of the food and the service from the staff. Will never..."

Charlotte Chazz Colgan

"Best chickens wings during the midnight time...!!Amazing music..amazing booze..amazing crowd...u gotta go here once. The staff is also very..."

NavNoor Dhiman

"Sometimes in life you just have to treat yourself to great food and Hummingbird is the perfect place to do this.Right from the start when you..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"We went here for my birthday with friends. In total our meals and drinks came to about $400 and what we had is pictured. Aspects of our meals were..."

Julia Mc

"This place may seem naff but there's a reason why it's still around and a total Wellington icon. Food delicious, cocktails delicious and overall not..."

Miss K

"This place is my new favourite! Great location in the heart of Wellington, excellent service and beautiful food all make for a memorable meal. We..."

Siobhan

"Attended a graduation dinner here a few weeks ago. I remember the days when this place was so popular it was a challenge to get a booking! It's been..."

WineListPlease

"Hummingbird is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington - I have been here three times, and two out of those three visits were pleasant and..."

Sophia

"Went in on Good Friday while on holiday in Wellington. Partner had been there once for drinks and said meals looked good. The food was lovely. The..."

Kevin Breedveld

"As a Wellington based couple, dinning in all other restaurants with in the Capital. We found the Hummingbird to be excellent. Food was of a very good..."

Bryan Winter

"One of my favourite eateries in Wellington in the past and has now seemed to re-capture it's previous glory. Service excellent; food very tasty -..."

David Whyte

"The food and service could not be faulted. Not sure about the new decor but that is just my taste. Music could have been a little softer, but it was..."

John Bullen

"Oysters. Go get them. Dined Saturday and should have ordered more. Service is great and the lamb for two could have feed more! My wife didn't like..."

Grant Bowers

"AWESOME!!! We popped in for a dinner on a Thursday with our friends. Table was waiting for us which was great to see. Friendly service by a young..."

Maxine Bentley

"Perfect start to our evening. Excellent food, well cooked and well presented. Chocolate Pudding perfect!!! Good choice of wines and a lovely..."

Brenda And Bill Turnbull

"So I've just tried the food at the refreshed Hummingbird - wow - seriously amazing. The roast duck and lentils were worth it alone. I'd highly..."

Luke Procter

"It seems Hummingbird now does brunch of a weekend. My partner and I visited 12th of May, 2012, about 9.00am. The place was empty because they have..."

Mandy Nelson

"We went to the NEW and IMPROVED Hummingbird at the weekend. The restaurant had just reopened from a re-vamp with a new chef, new menu, new drinks..."

Hungry Parrot

"I don't actually live in NZ but was staying with friends in Palmerston North. Went to my Mothers funeral and needed to get out of Palmerston. Found a..."

Sue-Ellen White

"Went earlier this year. Great food & cocktails, although i think the service was averageCool atmosphere & great..."

Pavee

"First time to Wellington for both my boyfriend & I we found this beautiful cafe in Courtney Place.From the gorgeous entrees to the darling main..."

Kiki

"Loved the cocktails, super tasty and great bar service. We stumbled on the discount cocktail night and the cocktails were superb. The range and..."

Phil Pasco

"Nice ambience, staff friendly and food was great. A bit pricey but overall a great experience for a special occasion..."

Lolita “Let” Chavaria Amaba

"I.LOVED.THIS.PLACE!!!! Ever since I went here for dinner while I was visiting New Zealand in September 2017, I have been CRAVING to come back here..."

Mate Ærandir

"Great service and food, the shared lamb shoulder would serve 4 - lucky us, that means we have tomorrow's dinner sorted..."

Chrissi Walker

"Came by here for an early dinner due to jetlag. They seemed concerned that I didn't have a booking, but I just sat at the bar to eat. They seemed to..."

Jonah Kowall

"I think this is one of the best eatery's in Wellington, it has a great atmosphere, friendly staff. The bar looks impressive. The food here is always..."

Wayne Regan

"one of my favorite WOAP burgers. cannot go wrong with a cheese..."

Hugo Bosman

"Some of the best cocktails in Wellington. Very polite staff with great table service. It draws a really nice crowd. If you want a good cocktail you..."

Dan Hughes

"A warm and welcoming fine dining experience, with great service, a comprehensive wine list and attractive and tasty meals. We had a great night out,..."

Reece Benson

Ryan Owen

"Service was prompt but too prompt.what I would like is a waiter with the ability to predict accurately when my personal conversation has come to a..."

Roneeza Ali

"Wow!! amazing food and as someone with a dairy allergy I was really impressed. There was only one dish that couldnt be modified. That hardly happens..."

Indigo Simblett

"Creative and fresh food served by an even more phantastic and well-informed waiter. If I ever come back to Wellington, I'll definitely return to this..."

Daniel Schalhas

"Good atmosphere and great service. It’s not somewhere you go to save money, but the food is high quality and filling. A good selection of beer..."

Sam W

"Delicious and excellent service. All the dishes were amazing however the mushroom gnocchi had little gnocchi and was hard. But the flavours were all..."

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