European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington

"We were lucky enough to get tickets for Logan Brown's Spice Temple. AMAZING meal and fabulous night. We shared a table with two couples and had a..."

Lizzie

Hubbabubba

"Great brunch spot although can get quite loud and busy, especially on a Saturday morning. The food is always delicious - I’d recommend the grilled..."

Michelle

"Excellent. Dropped in for a quick Lunch, was very busy but we were seated quickly at a plum table out the front. Service was Excellent, quick and..."

DebHead

"Coffee is pretty good, salted caramel flavor of donut is decent but the amount of cream was a little much by the end. Service was really average and..."

Rina

"Came here with a big (17 people) group on a Saturday afternoon. We were not expecting to get a table as there were so many of us on one of the..."

Danimurphy23

"Love this place! Always busy busy but the owner handles it well and the service is excellent. The food is delicious and if you can please stop in for..."

Vicki Wong

"Tried prefab for the very first time and I have to say I love this place! Went there on Thursday before lunch time (11:00 am) and it was a..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"I love prefab, the vibe, staff, everything, but why have you changed the chowder ?????!!! It was perfect before....so disappointed and won't order it..."

James Simpson

"Some people find Prefab busy, noisy and very disorganised. The space they have is quite large, there can be quite a lot of people, and a lot of..."

Trevor Landers

"Amazing food and coffee. I really liked the interior design and lay out of the café. The only thing I don't like about this place is that it gets..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Somewhat chaotic and noisy - but I still really rate the place. Be prepared to stand and wait for a table, but the triage is organised and once..."

Hamish.rutherford

"The last time I was here the staff were rude and the food average. The staff now were excellent and very attentive, making sure everyone was always..."

Annie Bananie

"Consistently great experience. Prefab is packed consistently and yet the service is consistently prompt and friendly with the food of a high..."

Josh

"Very happy with service and food..."

Em

"The food was absolutely delicious. Service was great and were very kind. However we had to wait quite a while to be seated as the place was so busy..."

Jenfurr

"The winter soup -- beef and vegetable -- has an unassuming name but is quite delicious. Hearty and rich in depth. The addition of swede (?) and..."

Jade M.

"Great service! I would recommend ordering the specials, the are certainly worth it. The Salted caramel waffles are delicious!!! Good coffee...."

Kirstin

"Great place for lunch! I had the burger which came with chips. Was so nice! Atmosphere is good, can tell the place is popular as we waited 15 minutes..."

Kez

"Had a lovely breakfast today with workmates and highly recommend the food, it is delicious and the staff are really lovely. A couple of suggestions,..."

Anna Leslie

"Never disappointed when I come here! Had the sweet waffles, with nectarine, blueberries, white chocolate, Greek yoghurt and pistachios and it was..."

Maddi Hewitt

"Food is great and reasonably priced for the size and flavours. Good service, the front of house looked a bit confused when we got there but we..."

Shyamak Patel

"We came here with a table of about 8 and although they were packed out we were seated at a table within about 15 minutes, the wait staff were very..."

Rhegan Smith

"Always busy. Always tasty. Always satisfying.Prefab is insanely popular with inevitable queues and waits at peak times. Once seated..."

Philip Reeve

"YUM! So delicious! Everything came quickly I had chia Bircher and Adam had potato gratin. For vegan it was sensational, so fresh and colourful really..."

Stacy Heyman

"Not for the unmedicated agoraphobic introvert with an anxiety disorder. But otherwise excellent.There are aspects of prefab that are truly..."

Duncan Galletly

"We needed a girls brunch. That was the reason for the outing. It had been more than two weeks since our final exam and we still hadn't debriefed. And..."

Grace Li

"Busy ! That's the first word that comes to mind when talking about prefab. Busy because the food is good, wouldn't push it to amazing but definitely..."

Ines

"Such a cool place! Menu looked amazing but unfortunately nothing vegan for me :( had to alter another meal. The menu looked so so so yummy for non..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Everything is just so awesome about this place (except for the people who also think this place is awesome) it's always busy!! Loved my hot chocolate..."

Miss Persistant

"Prefab is a great eatery in Wellington. I got the buckwheat waffles which were amazing and really delicious. My friend got the muesli which she..."

India Shores

"Prefab is a funky place in Wellington central! The winter salad is a must try it also comes with there house made sourdough! Their sweet treats are..."

Kate Hill

"Been here a few times for breakfast now.. Never seems to disappoint. Service is generally quick and friendly. Food is awesome. Great range available...."

Tyler Conelly

"I got the muesli from prefab which was pretty nice but I wouldn't rate it amazing! Presentation was kind of messy, we came on a super busy day though..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Food is very nice. Flavours are well balanced and I never leave feeling sick. The service is great. Wait staff are attentive but dont annoy you. The..."

Kate S

"Always busy and often have to wait for a table but it is delicious and efficient once you are seated. Recommend going before 10 on a Saturday...."

Annie Montgomery

"Firstly, the decor and atmosphere of this place is beyond amazing. I could literally sit in this cafe all day. The place is huge but is always super..."

Helena Chen

"Considering it's size and slightly industrial location, there were 6 people inside on arrival at 7am and at 8 is now packed! This is where locals..."

Daniel Franks

"One of my favourite cafe in Wellington. No matter how busy they are, we always been served and got food very quick. I like their coffee very much...."

One Way

"My favourite place for a casual lunch. Neat and clean Scandinavian atmosphere, and well presented food to match. I have been impressed with the..."

Kate Hirschman

"Prefab is one of my favourite places to come for breakfast or coffee on a weekday. The service is impeccable and the space is gorgeous. I go with a..."

Samantha Ryan

"The best cafe for breakfast in NZ from the fantastic decor, best paper napkins, friendly long serving and cheery staff, on premise made sourdough, to..."

Adriennenz

"So delicious. Awesome atmosphere. Great music. I got the salad and it did not disappoint. The staff are lovely. Good location too. Very cool place...."

Ella Howatson

"Good cafe. My friend recommended this one when she knows I like cafe L'affare. Coffee is good , as well as the cheeseburger. Quite a big burger..."

Hui Lee

"Big open space. I love sitting in a corner and just watch all the hustle and bustle go by. There's always so much happening and so much to see. The..."

Crissy

"Prefab is one of our Wellington favourites. The food is reliably good and staff are always really nice. Love the serviettes (if you've been you'll..."

Kate

"Food alway tasty and well presented with wonderful smells from the kitchen. Staff welcoming and efficient. A bit noisy at times but layout and..."

CCb

"Awesome place to brunch! So awesome that you usually have to wait for a table. But it's worth it. The iced coffees are not too sickly, just right...."

Humbleluxury

"I had such a great catch up here with friends. Fantastic quick service and the waitress was very helpful and helped me pick something of the menu...."

Heather Scott

"Fresh happenin' place! Nice invigorating environment. I am surprised to read the other reviews saying for them service took a while because the wait..."

Zabel Anoush Connor

"Prefab is right around the corner from where I live, so my flatmates and I are fairly frequent customers. Best bread in town (they sell the Oli rolls..."

Eleanor Hay

"Grat value, great quality. Excellent ambience, superb staff. On maybe 15 visits. And of course, Bridget without..."

Colin Kelly

"Staff here are great, I don't care what anybody says, service is..."

Saskia Wallace

"Consistency every visit is something I look for and Prefab does well. While upfront it isn't the most amazing or creative food, what I love at Prefab..."

Wilson Chau

"LOVED the Cheeseburger and Chips!Now, that is a burger made with love: tasty with surprising flavours from the salad, a great bun to home this..."

Reety

"By far my favorite cafe/brunch spot in Wellington! The food is always fab and the service is also fantastic even during busy times. I've dined with a..."

WellingtonDiner23

"The only place in Wellington who knows how to make an iced..."

Cat Lovett

"What a joy to return and find Jeff and Brigit back into the café business with Prefab ...... Sensational food, coffee and most of all happy friendly..."

Bruce J

"Lunch was lovely. Type of place to grab a great lunch and a glass of wine. Had a lovely vibe but if you are hard of hearing or wanting a quiet..."

Selective

"Came the other day and had my flat white coffee and my toast, the service was fast and knowledgeable beautiful flavours overall everything was..."

Manuel Moreno

"A fantastic, if not unique space and style (despite the hype). Plenty of room and light. Basic menu, done well (although having only eaten once I..."

Alex Thursby

"My husband and I went to lunch there on Friday. It was buzzing, a real mixture of people. I got the toasted panino with REAL prosciutto and REAL..."

Angie Serrao

"Wow called into Prefab today and it was buzzing. Talk about an opening day going off to a great start. We were greeted at the door by Bridgette one..."

Beverley Charlton

"I went to Prefab with my family after my friend raved about to me, and it was the best quality brunch I have had in a long time. My family and I have..."

Sophie Hunter

"Despite occupying a space similar to a small warehouse (130-seater), we waited 10-15 minutes before getting a table on a Saturday morning. This..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I have been coming to Prefab since it opened and it just keeps going from strength to strength. Popped in Saturday morning for breakfast and the kai..."

Kai Luv

"I have been a regular at Prefab since it opened earlier this year. I love their counter food; doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, tasty baguettes. They also..."

Coffee&Cake

"Very busy but staff were still speedy with service which is always a plus. Food is amazing, but prefab never disappoints. Fresh produce, amazing..."

Amy W

"Two of us arrived here at 12:15pm today on Monday. It’s a big restaurant but all the tables were taken except some chairs at a high table. They..."

Akiko

"We were looking for a place to have breakfast this morning. We got here and we were really surprised by the elegance of the place. We ordered eggs +..."

Deea L

"Wonderful. Very attentive staff. Very popular.strong own roasted coffee. Also a bakery. Highly..."

Paul Collins

"This is a masterclass on how to run a cafe! The interior is super cool with expansive seating available. We didn’t have any issues getting a table..."

Luke

"Architecturally a beautiful designed space. Large open plan with plenty of seating. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Washrooms too. Great homemade..."

A Bahrij

"Delicious food, I love that the waitress suggested I could get a half..."

Tamara Smart

"The best coffee in Wellington! Salad was delicious too and service was quick efficient and friendly. A must visit..."

Cherie Stevenson

"Great vibes, lots of seating but very busy! It’s easy to see why, the coffee was well made, their food are not too adventurous but that’s not a..."

Jerry Wong

"A bit loud with music. Avocado was not ripe. Food was..."

Linda Park

Crepes A Go-go

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place in the heart of the city located on manner's street, they serve a variety of crepes with some amazing fillingsWe had a chocolate..."

Mohit Patil

"This shop sits just outside our accommodation here in Welly, so my family tried this out of curiosity.It sure did not disappoint! I quite..."

Benz Chan

"Very friendly service, there was a line but it was worth the wait Very nice crepes We tried Banana Love and Exotica We will definitely..."

Tim 51

"Best crepes we have ever had, all four of us agreed. We went there again the next day and plan to come back to try more flavours. Crepes had..."

AJ

"Best crepes I’ve ever had. The simply French is my favourite - be careful! The ones with maple syrup or chocolate sauce tend to end up all over me..."

Heather Logan

"Walked past this little booth by chance and the loooong Q caught my eye.This little booth services authentic French crepes made by a young..."

Cupy Dee

"The crepes are delicious. However, they're very difficult to eat. Yesterday, I ordered a Strawberry Love. It tasted very nice, but halfway through..."

Nicola Yeo

"Delicious crepe from a cute little hole in the wall. They have a good range of sweet and savoury to choose from. I also enjoy practicing a little..."

Siobhan

"Great little hole in the wall, simple food, good price, great service. Very extensive menu, vegetarian option, organic, dairy free if you go for..."

Brainless Foodie

"I had the ham and cheese aka the the "Paris for ever". It was cooked perfectly with the just the right amount of filling. Highly recommend for a..."

Rochelle

"I love this little place! The crepes are relatively well priced and I love the variety of flavours that are available. I got the banana love crepe..."

India Shores

"You can smell the sweet, tantalising wiffs of crepes drifting through the air as you walk past the cute stand. It's quite hard to resist really. I..."

Featured Eats

"If you're ever in the city and you feel like something quick and sweet, definitely give Crepes a go go a shot. The crepes here are amazing!..."

Jessica Teasdale

"I have been there 4/5 times and for being French I do think their crêpes are quite good. Nice filling and a wide range of choice. The only very..."

Ines

"Crepes are one of the simpler things to make and you can add any filling you want to it, just like a toasted sandwich.It was only recently..."

Rosemary Young

"Never had crepes before but now I've tried them here a couple of times in the last few weeks. Pretty good food. Can take a little while for them to..."

Mark Richards

"My partner loves this place. It is a tiny crepe shop on Manners Mall. They make the crepes up fresh for you, but it may take a while.They..."

Reviewer007

"Amazing taste :-) :-) everybody have to try!!!!!! Staff are very friendly and professional! They make it in front of you it' very..."

Léo Boinquet

"Best crepes in town !!! Frenchie accent !!! Lovely ... / And the french music as well !!! Chocoberry is my favourite one..."

GROS

"Top notch crepes! Lovely little booth serving crepes in the heart of Wellington. Huge variety of sweet and savoury crepes on offer. We went with our..."

Greig Stuart Torpey

"Delicious. I had the kiwi crepe —lemon and sugar. I wish I had someone to sit down and eat it, but other than..."

Lea Saunders

"Street side take out only, no seating. Crepe’s are made fresh while you watch. We had a selection of crepes and the savoury Taste of Provence I..."

Angela Halls

"Great crepes, could do with a. Little more toppings. Reasonably priced as long as you don’t ask for extra toppings..."

Sarah K

"Beautiful crepes! Lots of options both sweet and savoury and you can add on extras as you please. I went with the simple kiwi. It was really nice...."

Amelia Hamlin

"Freshly made delicious crepe. A lot of flavours to chosw from. I tried their strawberry lover and definitely worth the..."

Lenva Tyson

"Delicious crepes! We weren't sure what flavor to chose, all of them were so tempting! And the chilean chef lady was so warm and welcoming! I strongly..."

Andrea Etcheverry

"Crispy Yummy Crepe & Galette🍴 I ate The Good Fella with smoke chicken topping. Big portion yummy galette. Afterwards I ate Chocolate Addiction (I..."

Maho

"Picked up one of the chocolate crepes, and I couldn't be happier! The man who served us was helpful and kind, not to mention generous with the amount..."

Hugo Strang

"A great place to get french crepes, even its location is quite tucked and easily missed. Their price is reasonable, and they have lots of options to..."

Alex Tjahjana

Juniper Restaurant & Bar

83/100 (494 ratings)

Restaurants

European

"One of our go-to bars.. Right the middle of the CBD, in Lambton Quay area. Easy to reach, plenty of paid street parking spots (not during the peak..."

indah nuria Savitri

"Our meals were delicious, had the pork belly and it was perfectly cooked. Apple crumble pie was divine and the cocktails very nice. All round a very..."

Marina Stevenson

"Lovely venue for a girls catchup dinner. Excellent food & service. Can definitely recommend the caramelized roti - the accompanied citrus butter is..."

Helen Appleton

"Have been to Juniper a number of times for cocktails and tapas after work. They have attentive service, quality drinks at a reasonable price, and a..."

Richard D'Ath

"Absolutely love coming to Juniper when in Wellington for work. The food is so tasty and the drinks are incredible! I had the Beef Cheeks which were..."

Bronson Blackbourn

"Great surroundings with top service, when you and the staff can crack a joke. The disappointment was none. The food that we ordered was of a quality..."

Nigel Kroon

"Juniper was great! WOAP burger was delicious 9/10!! Lamb skewers were so good! Cocktails were great! Will definitely go..."

Stefan Reynolds

"Always has delicious food on the menu, friendly staff, and not too busy where you can't hear others you are dining with. Highly..."

Jo Bensemann

Heemi Katene-Hill

"Fish du jour was..."

Lisa

"Without doubt the best steak I've had in Wellington and likely the entire country (which came as a complete surprise given the amount of eateries..."

Charles Nelson

"Great food, Burger Wellington offering was a great price and delicious. Great cocktail selection and huge gin..."

R M

"Came here for dinner recently and they were super busy with an event on nearby. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was amazing! Best..."

Walt Boyd

"This restaurant was a very pleasant find on the spur of the moment. There is a comprehensive cocktail and drinks menu and they specialise in many..."

Mike Higgie

"Nice food and great booze list. Cocktails were nice, but made even better by paying only $10 on a Friday 🤣 Staff were really attentive too,..."

Cara Marshall

"Great food, friendly and attentive staff, awesome..."

Simon Margrett

"I had the fettucine it was cooked perfect and my latte was..."

Teresa G

1154

Mediterranean Foods - Newtown -trattoria & Deli

83/100 (1541 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is Lovely. & has a family vibe. The staff are fantastic.Had breaky here today. Had a pizza from the counter selection (delish) the salmon..."

Sei

"Fantastic service, fantastic food. Nothing was a problem. There was plenty of people enjoying their food, a few seems to be regulars. I will be..."

Paul Stevenson

"The new set up is great! So much more room and a great place for a low key but nice dinner out with a group or couple. The metre long pizzas are..."

Caitlin Sowden

"A roll-out-of-bed-local and I have dined here but wanted to review it as a brunch venue. Housed in a modern and spacious setting which takes..."

Trevor Landers

"Little late to the party, but the renovation is really nice. The cafe is now on street side and it's a pleasure dining in the sunshine near the big..."

Jade M.

"Outstanding service and very good food with quite a few light options on the brunch menu which is a nice change for three kinds of eggs and a big..."

EpiCurious

"Went to the new cafe. Great traditional Italian food and service. Worth trying as a different experience for this part of town Try the wins as..."

Grant Dennis

"Ordered a delivery pizza. Jesus it was beyond delicious. Thank you so much. Definitely going to be a regular order. Absolutely..."

Tony Howatson

"Has everything you need! Managed to get lots of people on the Christmas list with their extensive and yummy shop items. Always happy to pick up one..."

Laura Batten

"Great tasting food, price a little steep for the amount you get, but I guess it’s quality over quantity. We were satisfied by the taste of it. I..."

Mel P

"Pizzas delish, fresh and well cooked. Very light and moorish. Service is usually on point, most wait staff were great. One of the wait staff was a..."

Sian Patel

"Had a very nice little coffee break with my daughter. Nice coffee and some Oreo cheesecake. Also worth walking around the Italian grocery store...."

Harry Brendon Potter

"Very good and fresh food. Great service with a lot of Italians working here, which is a good sign for this kind of restaurant. The brunch menu on the..."

Andrea Merlo

"Lovely place, wonderful food, and excellent service all together in one place. Their pizzas and calzone are truly authentic and excellent; the..."

Mahnaz

"Really lovely ambiance 😍😍 and tasty food..."

Vidhi dave

"Great store. Good choice of Italian food. I always end up wandering around amazed from the quality of the food. There is also a good variaty of..."

Andrea Tripodi

"Fantastic parking to start with, great atmosphere as we entered, wait staff were super friendly and accommodating when we wanted to change tables, we..."

Scott Asplin

"Was very busy but we were seated very quickly. The staff were super friendly and helpful and kept an eye on our needs even though they had a full..."

Beth Marriott

"ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! this is my second visit and this time bringing my friends here visiting from South Island cuz this place is soooo good. we had..."

Tiffany K

"Always super. Although vegan options appeared limited on the menu, we asked the wait staff for anything tasty, vegie-filled and vegan, and the..."

Tim Helm

"Great deli The restaurant however is a little overpriced in my opinion. A peroni costs $13 but the pizzas are also pricey at around $32. They are..."

TK

"Very nice place, very good food and pizza! Lovely staff I really enjoyed my dinner over here. There was only one little problem, the gnocchi that we..."

Luca D. Lombardo

Cafe Breton

83/100 (1325 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had the monsieur sandwich, really nice, different and tasty, ham was high quality and my colleagues had eggs with salmon, coffee was really nice..."

Cesar Luis

"This is Brittany in Wellington. True to origin but as well as many galettes and other regional specialities there are Kiwi options too. Great value -..."

Hugh Rennie

"I will never claim to be a French cuisine expert, purely due to the fact that I just don’t eat enough French cuisine. Was in Wellington..."

Medium_Rare

"I've always enjoyed my visits to Café Breton! Both in its current, CBD location and in its original Kelburn.Although not "Cheap And..."

Hephaestia

"Because of our lack of our Britanny and his specialities, we decided to go to the cafe Breton. It a little restaurant, friendly. It's always a..."

Maïlig Dinis

"A great little french cafe and crepery in the heart of Wellington. The decor of the place is very well done, and could transport you back to France...."

James Blackwell

"The french fare on offer here is absolutely fantastic. They also do a good coffee but the food is the highlight. The staff are friendly and helpful,..."

The Food Snob

"Café Breton is a fabulous little French themed café. The café is clean, the service very pleasant and we both had the French Toast with crispy..."

Sam Jones

"Luckily we got in before the lunchtime rush as this place get busy. My La Fermière was light and cooked to perfection as was my partners Sirloin..."

Greg Cockerill

"Stopped in for a coffee/work meeting today as were many of the patrons it seemed at that time of the morning.... really nice feel and decor (simple..."

Team Thomas

"The coffee was nice, a little on the weaker side but still definitely passable. The lemon tart is delicious, definitely recommend that as a..."

Leigh Fletcher

"One of the better French cafe's around, great service and the food & coffee is always consistently nice. I like the bacon and cheese quiche as well..."

RJ Thorne

"Had an early lunch of espressos, croissant and French onion soup. On par with anything I had in Paris. Well worth a try. Atmosphere and service..."

Austin

"Visited for breakfast. Their clock madame and garretto taste great.Especially the ham inside clock madame was tasteful however it is so so..."

Yusuke Ando

"A French-inspired cafe with a fantastic range of dishes on the menu. The dishes are based on traditional French techniques and styles, but there is a..."

Johann Go

"A gorgeous atmosphere, lovely friendly staff and the food was spot on. Kids are already planning what they'd like to try next time, with the..."

Natalie Cummings

"Every time I come to Wellington Cafe Breton always pleases. The Complet Crepe is wonderful and the coffee is strong but not bitter. Careful..."

Paul Collins

"My former partner loves Café Breton, and I'm quite fond of it, too. The menu is wonderful and the coffee is superb. It would be nice to hear the..."

Cruz Johnson

"A group of us went for breakfast early Saturday morning and each ate something different. Each dish was lovely; I would certainly go back. It may pay..."

Colette

"This was my regular café when I used to work down the street at Kirkcaldie & Stains. It seems to be mainly a regular haunt of business people from..."

Coffee&Cake

"I could be sitting in the Latin quarter such is the authenticity of this establishment. Last visit I met and shared a table with a world famous..."

shelley malcolm berry

"Had the La Savoyarde, one of their savoury buckwheat crepes, and it was tasty! Service was friendly and good. Give this place a go whenever you're in..."

Megan M.

"Café Breton is a small French café in CBD that has probably the best onion soup in the whole Wellington region. It's so good I always burn my..."

Alejandro Ramos Cardoso

"Had the crepes with pork sausage and added egg. Friend had the crepes le provincial. Also grabbed a take away macaron. Delicious and filling. Good..."

K K

"Love this wee cafe. Looks like a great range of crepes and other French cuisine. The almond croissant was not to my liking. The coffee was..."

Dave Marshall

"If you are looking for a traditional crêpe this is the place! Like if that wasn't enough their food just tastes amazing! And the service is..."

Sofi Rosales

"Huge menu of crepes. I had La Bergère (goats cheese, spinach, honey, walnuts) and it was very tasty. The cheese did become a bit overwhelming..."

Jonathan Woolley

"Great French Cafe. It is a cosy restaurant. What makes it great is the outstanding food. Taste is fabulous and looks great as..."

Jason Zhang

"Nice little French cafe. Friendly personnel. Reasonable prices. Good savoury crepes, French wine and small desserts. Sweet crepes could be better..."

Leia L

"Great little cafe with wonderful atmosphere. Kind service. The crepes were fantastic and the scrambled eggs were some of the best I’ve ever..."

Justin Hoenke

"Great customer service. All the staff were so friendly and spoke French like it was a real French cafe in France. Amazing fresh food that was cooked..."

Roary

"Fantastic food, great coffee, friendly people. Ideal place to stop and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a short..."

Psyckers DO

"First visit to Cafe Breton, if you want a light lunch then perfect place. Our table ordered crepes, french toast and salad type dishes. Everything..."

Stephen Kemp

"Great waiter even if it was his very first day! The crêpes took us back to France and proper cider from..."

Frantz Billig

"They made a special effort to give us pancakes when the kitchen was about to close. It was much appreciated. Lovely authentic little restaurant with..."

Liz Finnie

"It is true that they serve their French onion soup scalding hot which will definitely burn your entire pallete. As this order came 20minutes late..."

Shiney Mammen

"Délicieux. What a great discovery. Have walked past before yet today I had the chance to stop for lunch with a group. We loved it. Le Bergère..."

Anna Jackson

Silverspoon Restaurant & Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had the takeaway brunch burger! It was delicious! We also got some cute little sweets thrown in the bag which was a great touch! We will be back..."

Tootser

"Had pancakes and they just tasted like flour I had to ask for more syrup 4 times . My parents ordered burgers was 22 dollars for the meal there was..."

Krystal Sloan-meyrick

"We were 50/50 going due to the reviews but decided to try it out for ourselves and we all enjoyed our meals. I can see why customers are saying the..."

Sharon Harvey

"wonderful! loved dining here. the food service was quick and efficient. nothing was cold , overcooked or worse mixed up. the wine menu was great!..."

Milly Harris

"We popped in for brunch on a Wednesday, service was friendly and prompt- we were in and out within the hour.Surroundings were clean,..."

Nat

"Great breakfast and lunch menu. Next on our menu is to check out the dinner menu. Great for families or just needing a good meal. Great staff, always..."

Kerryn Yeats

"Nice cafe/restaurant popped in for a lunch and sampled their burger and corn fitters Quality of food was high, taste of burger very good,..."

Ollycooking.com

"Had dinner last night outstanding service we started with Garlic Bread very fresh and soft so a great way to start my Partner orded Fish of Day this..."

Jelly

"Service: GreatPrice: AverageFood: NiceCoffee: Very goodNice place and enjoyed eating here so would recommend this place to..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"As a family of 6 adults we went for dinner on 2 for 1 Tuesday. We had a wonderful evening, the waiting staff were on point we were only seated for..."

Andreana Norris

"I thought I had posted a review of here, but apparently not.my wife and I regularly visit this place for lunch. The food is well presented,..."

PeterMS

"Was looking for a restaurant option in Upper Hutt and decided to try the Silverspoon for dinner having only been once before for lunch. Happened to..."

Kathryn

"I haven't been back here since 2003 ... until today. We wanted somewhere nicer than McDonald's for brekkie so ended up here. Drinks were ordered and..."

Julia Mc

"Yesterday my partner and I along with his family dined at your restaurant for his Nana’s 90th Birthday. We were a rather..."

Clare Savage

"Dined here to celebrate my birthday on 9th May. Friendly staff, we were given a nice table and quickly offered the menus. Entrees chosen were the..."

Vicki McCabe

"We visited Silverspoon Restaurant for my Mother's birthday having a large group of about 20 people. Silverspoon was fantastic with regular..."

Michelle K

"My wife and I enjoyed a fabulous meal with our son and his girlfriend while we were visiting them in Wellington, NZ. All four of us thoroughly..."

James Bissell

"We love going to Silverspoon Restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries or any other special occasions. I got given a voucher for Christmas and think..."

Kristine

"Awesome food and service. The Xmas turkey was succulent. Waitress kept us informed of timing. Others at my table also enjoyed their meals. Well..."

Coralie Walton

"Excellent service, great food. Loved the experience there. They have great prices and a very friendly atmosphere. If you are looking for a nice..."

Anthony Close

"I've come here for coffee several times and find it to have friendly staff, fairly quick service and a pretty good coffee at a reasonable..."

Jen

"We were lucky enough to dine at Silver Spoon tonight and were very impressed. We have had brunch there before but never dinner. We were seated..."

Chelle Robinson

"Very good food and wine. Service was a bit off..."

Rob Carruthers

"My family and I have visited Silver Spoon many times over the last few years, and we always love it! The food is amazing, and the service is..."

Emma Burns

"I love popping into the Silver Spoon for a lovely muffin and cuppa, I have also had lunch there a couple of times and highly recommend both the food..."

Jen Tyson

"Dinner at the Silverspoon last night was a spur of the moment thing, for a business directors meeting, however the staff looked after us very well...."

Wayne

"While not a fan of the change of decor since I was last in, I am a big fan of the service and the food.We hadn't booked and they were..."

Jan

"This restaurant is a favourite of ours. We discovered it through the entertainment book - fell in love with their scallops and venison. Always great..."

Sheelagh

"TA quiet Friday night due to the rugby being on, so the place was a little lacking in a buzz, but that was about the only thing to detract. Smart..."

Ian Stronach

"We dine here frequently and call in for coffee often. The service is always excellent and they cater for our year old grandaughters marvellously! We..."

Tony Fisher

Portlander

83/100 (1780 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Awesome service and food. Highly recommend...."

Tracey Thurston

"FOOD: Panko cauliflower was life-changing! 🔥 Proper seasoning, great texture, enough cheesiness, you’d barely notice you’re eating..."

Meimei

"I first knew the restaurant from First Table, and my friend worked there before, so I came to try their beef, surprisingly, their lamb is as..."

Vicky Yiu

"This place is very good at what they do. The steak cuts, cooking of the cuts, sauces, sides and wines are on point!!! I found having a steak with a..."

Mareko Panapa

"Food: 4/5Ambiance: 4.5/5Service: 5/5Ordered garlic ciabatta, 21 day dry aged beef burger and 35 day dry aged 500g..."

Vogue Foodie

"Portlander is situated inside the Rydges hotel and we had decided to come here for dinner. The service on arrival was friendly and we were seated..."

LiLi Bee

"Went for dinner for the first time here tonight and it was very surprising. The food portions were quite generous - which was nice and it was hot,..."

Sei

"Came for Burger Wellington on a Plate. Was a steak burger with Fix and Fog peanut butter, it was really nice. Loved how it was served in a box...."

Sharon Harvey

"Had the chance of stopping by this little gem last weekend! Good date place if you want something intimate. The cocktails are nice and reasonably..."

Panini T

"portlander bar and grill is one of the best steak houses ive been to with its restaurant style cuts and atmosphere. I ordered the free range hereford..."

Tate Hollis

"Went here for dinner with hubby. Awesome food. Customer service was good and atmosphere was nice. Nice and easy to get remaining food in a takeaway..."

Tbroadley

"Having returned from a disappointing restaurant meal where we left our food we returned to the hotel and ordered the Portlander dry aged burger. It..."

Megha Dogra

"The food is excellent and the place looks great after their refurb. Definitely on the more pricey side of dining but definitely worth..."

Plaunge

"Had Ribs and desserts. The ribs were especially juicy and rich in flavour. It took quite awhile to be served but it serves the purpose. Dessert was..."

AA

"Came here as we stayed at the Hotel above. I had the fish which was beautiful & my partner had the steak. Couldn't fault it. We also had room service..."

Sara King

"Came here for dinner sometime last month and I really like the restaurant's classy, comfortable vibe. We ordered their wakanui steak and lamb shank..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Came here with my family on a trip of Wellington.Atmosphere was amazing. We started with some natural oysters and wine, it was so so so..."

Mimirello

"We had another great lunch at Portlander today. And I'm starting to see a bit of a trend in three areas;1. The quality of meat is always..."

The Wanderer

"Utterly impressed for a hotel place. I came for dinner because of the Entertainment Card discount. I stayed for 4 hours because of the food..."

Mya

"Went last night for a work dinner, the steak tartare was unbelievable as was the crime brûlée. cheese platter and salami platter was..."

Salya

"Went there on Saturday part of a party of 14 we emailed thru our order 2 weeks earlier we were going to the rugby so wanted to eat before the match...."

Rene Robertson

"Love the little outside area on a nice day. The shredded lamb burger is something to behold - I return purely for this item. Also amazing selection..."

Richard Naylor

"Superbly cooked steak! Gave this restaurant s hi with a foodie friend and while the menu is a little limited if you don't want steak - if you DO want..."

EpiCurious

"Stay here for work frequently Normally venture out for dinner but decided to eat at the hotel. Was busy but got a table easily. Decided on the..."

Nik

"Was positively impressed by breakfast service at Portlander. The buffet bar had sophisticated options to cater for any taste or preference. There was..."

Olga Palmer

"I've only been here once and it was a great experience. I had a delicious burger and my partner had an equally yummy steak. Portion looked small when..."

Sammy Jo

"Often frequent this spot for coffees and other drinks during the day. Its a nice comfy and quiet spot so good for chats and there is a little buzz..."

Team Thomas

"Hands down one of the best restaurants in Wellington. If you want a decent steak cooked perfectly, then this is the place you need to go to. I've..."

Damage

"Saw this as one of the recommended places for steak, brought my parents here for their last night in Wellington. Decided on this place as soon as I..."

Lesley Chen

"We are regulars here. The food is consistently good and the service is always excellent. The steaks are extremely tender and cooked to..."

FurryBrownGuy

"If you want a quality steak, cooked exactly the way you want it, this is the place to go. I found it to be a bit pricey for what was actually plated,..."

Featured Eats

"The food was delicious and the service 10/10. I had the entrée porkbelly and scallops and confuit duck for my main. Superb! Definitely a fave in..."

Manz87

"I wouldn't usually venture into a hotel restaurant - always feel they are the domain of tourists and travellers on business. Winning a voucher for..."

Philip Reeve

"The breakfast buffet is outstanding especially the continental section. Also fantastic for those gluten free like me. You must try the pancake..."

Dani Hennessy

"Took my boyfriend here the night of the hobbit movie midnight screening, we missed our train and called to change our reservation the staff were more..."

Stasha Rapata

"The mashed potato alone is worth a trip here. It's so good. The chunky fries and onion rings were also superb. My only complaint is the dessert..."

Kate

"I've been here twice for Wellington On A Plate, and quite a few birthdays now (mine and others)... I have complete confidence in being able to..."

WineListPlease

"We came here before heading to WOW, it was pretty full of people heading that way and making use of their special menu.The food was good, I..."

Muffin Mum

"I have been here for coffee and drinks on a number of occasions at varying times of day. Usually I have found the service pleasant and prompt. On my..."

PeterMS

"Pork ribs with beautiful slaw and thick cut potato wedge chips- amazing. The meat just fell off the bone and so so saucy. Expensive but worth it...."

SarahandElla

"Breakfast is SUPERB! We come here quite often. $29 but worth every cent especially for those big eaters! Very unique, love the milk/juice bottles,..."

Geneva Pearson

"Stayed at Rydges last week and ate here for breakfast. SO GOOD. Really enjoyed it. great selection of food, plenty available and everything was..."

Fleur Peps

"I took my wife out for a quick lunch before going on to something else .We were met at the counter with a great smile and were told we would have a..."

Wayne Tuapola

"The most amazing steak I have ever tasted, hands down. Cooked to perfection, with excellent and simple sides to compliment it. The cocktails weren't..."

CaptFuntimes

"Our party of six dined here at the Portlander Bar & Grill last night. Four of us chose the same main course. This was to be the Pistachio Lamb...."

Bob Lee

"I wanted to take my partner here because he's a man who likes his steak and he was not disappointed! We didn't have a reservation and it was quite..."

Joanne

"Magnificent service, great people, awesome food. It was 22.15, I had thought they close at 23.30 when in fact it was 22.30 (boo wellingtonnz.com) but..."

Kutluhan

"Myself and partner visited Portlander for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. We started with a dark beer loaf, which was full of grains, loved it. I..."

Biggie C

"Four of us went for a friend’s birthday, and as the friend had recently dined there and said he’d be back for his birthday he was recognised and..."

Annie Mckissack

"Learnt about their burgers just the other day.Decided to give the lamb one a try. It was delicious - pulled lamb cooked in duch fat - just..."

Rosemary Young

"We stayed at the Rydges Hotel and had breakfast, lunch and dinner at Portlander over the duration of our stay. The service was excellent with..."

Izzy Holland

"I dined here with friends on a Saturday night, the service and food were great. My friends had the lamb which they both enjoyed and I had the fish of..."

Leigh H

"After attending WOW last Sunday my wife and I went for dinner at the Portlander. We were very impressed with the staff who were very friendly and as..."

Paul Jennings

"My partner and I recently dined at the Portlander and found a complete service from the time we walked in to the time we left. The service was second..."

Anna Leahy

"We have recently been lucky to dine at Portlander Bar and Grill, we weren't sure what to expect as we took our 3 kids with us. We had a great time,..."

Paul F

"Yum! The dinner we had here was excellent. We each had 3 courses and enjoyed them all. The entree was fresh seafood including lovely whitebait..."

Kimmy

"I went there earlier this month with my family and my partner's family. The food was absolutely delicious. I had a steak that was cooked perfectly to..."

Wendy Yee

"Fantastic night at Portlander.Last Friday myself and the lads from work wanted a few beers after a long busy week at work.Great..."

Shane Walker

"WOW, what an amazing experience, "portlander" is by far the biggest thing to hit Wellington, if I could I would eat there every night.My partner..."

Jade Redfern

"We are Aucklanders who were fortunate enough to be invited to this new restaurant. It gave us the opportunity to compare the standard of fine dining..."

Wai Se Fei

"I went to the Portlander with a couple of friends and it was a really enjoyable evening. The service was great, staff were very friendly, and no..."

Jessica Young

"Recently my husband and I were celebrating our anniversary dinner and decided to go to the Portlander after hearing great things from some of our..."

Kazia Ataria

"My husband and I recently went to the restaurant at Rydges Wellington - The Portlander. We had heard several good things about this restaurant and..."

Belinda N

"I was recently invited to join a friend at the Portlander Restaurant at Rydges Hotel in Wellington. Everything about my experience was amazing. Such..."

Emily Nixon

"I have to say that the Portlander cooks the BEST steaks in town. Sirloin steak on the bone is to die for. Service was impressive and the overall..."

Matt

"My husband and I chose this restaurant as we wanted to show our future in-laws the standard of fine dining in Wellington and we were not let down at..."

Jennifer Yee

"Upon arrival at the Portlander Bar & Grill, I found the atmosphere warm and pleasant, and the wait staff were all very personable, knowledgeable..."

Major Yee

"This place is unreal, we had a meal here on Saturday night and the place was humming. We had heard about the place through friends and they were so..."

Rob Von Hartitzsch

"Amazing!! A large group of us dined here for "Wellington on a Plate - Long Lunch - Grain vs Grass Fed" and all I can say is amazing. Every single..."

Fam Webster

"A group of friends and I went for a leaving dinner (about 12 of us) and were blown away at how attentive the staff were to such a big group. Normally..."

Katy Smart

"I walk past the window everyday and thought I would give it a go. WOW is all I can say, restaurant was full so had to wait for a table in lounge bar..."

Sam

"I had dinner with colleagues and was blown away by the atmosphere of the place and the food was excellent. I haven't found it in too many, if any..."

Andrew O

"I went here with a business associate and had a fantastic experience. My t-bone was absolutely the lovely, large, perfectly cooked piece of meat I..."

David Blue

"I have been here twice and both times had a steak. Those two steaks share first equal for the best steaks I have ever had. So delicious - and not as..."

Laura Kay

"Nice restaurant we had the tomahawk 800g. We waited for awhile as we were advised it might take longer as the steak was big but it was cooked to..."

Ann K

"The desserts at Portlander restaurant are simply delightful! Their selection offers a delectable array of flavors and textures. From rich and creamy..."

Mahdi Abdollahi

"What a delicious celebratory meal we enjoyed for my daughter’s graduation from Victoria University. There were 6 adults and the men chose the..."

Kelly Beckett

"Several hit it out of the park. We arrived without a reservation and when only the bar was open. We asked for a food accommodation and they..."

Andrea Brentano

"Just had a really great meal here, the food was outstanding, the service was top notch, the staff are amazing. Really could not recommend more...."

Lyndelle Barnett

"My goodness the food was delicious. Their lamb steak/rib combo, Maryland chicken & cauliflower gratin is our new favorite. Best of all is their..."

Nicola Sims

"Had my birthday dinner here tonight and it was amazing. Service was top notched, both servers were pleasant, really helpful and gave great..."

Amanda Pledger

"Located inside a nice, clean hotel. Food was very yommy, had the smoked chowder which was super nice and filling. Texture just the right amount of..."

Peony Yang

"Located onsite within The Rydges Hotel on the ground floor. Nice atmosphere and friendly service from the waitresses. Easy access for wheelchairs and..."

PL V

"Our waiter made our evening very enjoyable. He was very friendly and attentive. Wife loved the steak, and I had the rump and ribs were..."

Zac Farrugia

"I had “the cheese burger” and this is the best ever! This is what the cheese burger is. It was not only cheesy but patty was so yummy. Plus,..."

JOHN AHN

"Beef is delicious but I was expecting a bit more of bacon. And it would be good to have the option for an aioli instead of regular tomato..."

Fabian Meriles

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..."

Rachael Wilson

Louis Sergeant Sweet Couture

"It's good, but not quite great. The produce looks incredible and clearly a lot of thought and effort goes into making everything. Looking great is..."

Peter Kinley

"Brother's girlfriend brought some back after her trip in Wellington. Some of it didn't survive the flight but the taste was still amazing. The..."

Benedict Uy

"Great atmosphere, spectacular desserts n lunch, can't ask for more!! They have high chair, those that attached to the edge of the table up to 15kgs...."

s s

"Absolutely amazing food. I've attended high tea here twice and both times have been delighted with the display. You get unlimited tea and can try all..."

Christy Ohbee

"Amazing high tea here. Lovely setting, friendly staff, tasty teas and very delicious and creative savouries and..."

Shayna Doyle

"Wonderful presentation and tastes. Great service. This was the best possible Valentine's great for my..."

Richard Falkner

"I went in and bought a cake from Louis sergent. It was the most balanced cake I've had so far. It wasn't disgustingly sweet, you could actually taste..."

HeavenlySweet

"Beautiful authentic French cuisine. Stunning cakes. Great selections of teas not so much for coffee but it is..."

Lee Smith

"Everything is elegant about this place. The range of pastries are exotic including the packaging and presentation. A bit on the expensive side but..."

saurav sen

"Absolutely glorious. The flavours are subtle, rich and distinctly French. Would highly recommend the breakfast tea and a cake of your..."

Chanelle Duley

Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe

82/100 (2859 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The brunch options go far beyond your normal eggs Benedict. The price is very good considering you can buy the same thing from your local cafe but..."

Rileyroseblair

"Character aplenty, great food and fantastic coffee. A word of warning though - only order the big breakfast if you are really hungry! Very generous..."

James Mitchell

"Great main dishes. Mussels are delicious and love the fish !!! Good service and the staffs are nice . Really recommend the mussel and sure will come..."

Sarah Tsui

"I always love the food and beer here. The service is always warm and friendly. The brownie is so yum and I also loved the raspberry and apple pot..."

Foodie

"Caught up with a few colleagues at the Wellington branch, apparently Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe is a favoured spot due to its weekly breakfast..."

Medium_Rare

"Friendly service, and a pleasant shelter from a driving wet icy Wellington day. Caught up with friend over lunch. Relaxed atmosphere, plenty of..."

Megha Dogra

"I Had a lunch here with some work colleagues last week. A lovely venue, really nice interior and friendly staff.I had the spring vegetable..."

James Blackwell

"I pretty much only go here for the mussels as they are the best value in town. I send all my overseas visitors here to try them. Service is pretty..."

Tracey Davis

"Make sure I always pay this place a visit when I travel to Wellington. Great when your on your on your own. I love European beers and is always..."

Henri

"The mussels were gigantic in size compared to the ones I had back home in Perth. I was in heaven as the mussels came with hot crunchy Frites. My..."

Mimifama

"The only place I go for mussels. This place has a grate atmosphere good coffee and amazing mussels. The staff and lovely and prices and good. You..."

Katie

"Moules & Frites are the order of the day here (other choices too of course!).I am NOT a fan of mussels but do enjoy the way they are served..."

Philip Reeve

"Went with five friends for two for one mussel night on a Monday night recently and was impressed with the food and service. I don’t like mussels so..."

LucyGoosey

"Regular breakfast spotLove their potato cakes breakfast and the price at 7.90 (week days only) is great valueIt's good food and I keep..."

Chomp

"Belgian cuisine is a mix of local regional dishes mixed with those from neighbouring France, Germany and the Netherlands. The plethora of Belgian..."

Duncan Galletly

"My husband and I had a quick lunch here and were really impressed with the pork belly salad - cooked to perfection. The fries and Mayo are in my..."

EpiCurious

"Lunch with my teenage daughter (she convinced me that I needed a beer at midday on a Sunday - to ease my conscience I combine with a meal). I had the..."

Robbie G

"Great atmosphere actually brought me the wrong meal still was great .Worth checking out very busy Friday Saturday.A real European feel wort..."

Haumanakeakua

"To keep it short, go on a 2-for-1 mussel day (either Sunday or Monday) a pretty good deal on the mussel pots and a decent variety of flavours. A..."

Wilson Chau

"Nice place for lunch. Great service. Waitress v tolerant of us taking time with our orders. They are very well set up for quick business lunches...."

Jane Russell

"Always great food at Leuven so thought it was time I did a review. This is a favourite place for my mussel loving partner and he always has the..."

Tania W

"I had been really looking forward to dining at Leuven. I had had a look at the menu online, and thought it sounded amazing. I wasn't sure what I..."

Joanne

"We had dinner there recentlyThe food was excellentService a bit of a mixtureBut well worth a..."

Glenn Town

"Great food! Service could be..."

Lana Coetzee

"The Leuven is one of my favourite places to eat. I've not had any problems with the service and yes, I think the chips are just about the best in..."

Miss M

"It had been a long time since I last dined at Leuven and I see reviews have been up and down for quite a while. We were in the area before a show..."

Caffeinated Weka

"My friend and I came here for breakfast this morning. We were both feeling quite hungry and had trouble deciding on the menu. My friend is gluten..."

Sarah Bevin

"Great priced breakfast and lunches. With extra large beer glasses for lunch! Plus a great selection of..."

Vincent G

"Excellent and yummy and good..."

Cynthia Chin

"Very nice!! Good service, great drinks and YUM food.I come here all the time, breakfast, lunch and dinner - no matter what time you come here..."

Sarcha

"Dined here this afternoon and sampled one of their mussel dishes. We will return again very soon..."

Lynda

"2 Fridays, 2 vastly different breakfast venues. The superiority of the overall dining experience at Leuven makes Kip’s Café look like nothing..."

Tom Stephano

"Great breakfasts here! Our order came out once we'd finished our coffee's and we all enjoyed our meals.My only gripe would be that we asked..."

Shelley

"Moules, frites et bière - the classic Belgian combination. And this is indeed the classic Belgian beer bar, no monks lurching around in roman..."

Kai Luv

"What a great way to spend a Saturday lunch. The food was sensational, the service friendly and efficient and the prices reasonable as well. We..."

Sarah Thomas

"Memories of home for me! Great Leuven style bar. Very authentic and with a decent selection of Belgian beers. But it was disappointing to watch the..."

Meran Moore

"Attentive staff and an unmatched atmosphere. I have come here monthly for a catch up over some ice-cold and delicious beer. The wide variety of beer..."

jakeb beans

"Love the beer selection! Great little spot to get a Belgian brew and a..."

Heather Karuza

"Excellent service, really good food and the best poached pear I've had in a long long time. A bit loud but that's a typical Friday night anywhere...."

Steve L

"Open in holidays. Nice atmosphere. Family suitable. Bit of sun and close to waterfront. Went down well with different ages and groups. Mussels were..."

Josephine Tucker

"Island Bay sausages with mash. Very tasty sausages but the mash a little bit..."

Laurence Chiu

"Food is nice. Great Waffle. Good choices of..."

Bas

"We have been to some amazing places for a meal over the years. And this one rates in our top 5. The food is simply amazing. From the starter of the ..."

Jarrod hanson

"Didn’t indulge in enough to give a proper review, but there was a good selection of Belgian beers, and the bite-sized waffles with sausage was..."

Paul Swanson

Eat Restaurant

82/100 (2795 ratings)

"Turns out that today was their first day of brunch service and my gosh did they deliver!! After walking past a few super busy cafes we were starving..."

Ella Gray

"Great location, nice atmosphere and superb pasta dish. Hostess was very bossy, flustered and unpleasant-telling me to be on time and..."

Christine Gabrielle

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Wellington I go to since they were on Cuba Street. Their seafood linguine is my favourite and the pizza is..."

MJ Choi

"Ordered the seafood risotto. Was supposed to come with mussels, clams and shrimp. But there was only one clam and the lone shrimp was hard to eat. It..."

Laurence Chiu

"I had a lovely time in Cincin this evening, the food was wonderful! I haven’t been in a while and it was just as good as I remember. The only thing..."

Greg Aiken

"Thank you for such an incredible evening at your restaurant tonight, the service was amazing and the food delicious and you really went above and..."

Christie Holmes

"Service was amazing, as was the atmosphere. However the food here is simply off the charts divine. We had a group booking and all ordered different..."

Donna Donaldson (leepeesa)

"Delicious food, great atmosphere and very polite workers. I, and my partner felt very taken care of by staff and it was possibly the best Italian..."

Alicia!!!

"The pizza is impeccable. Fresh toppings and good amount of then on the delicious doe. The pasta was really well cooking, not al dente but not over..."

Andrea Merlo

"One of the best meals we have enjoyed in a long time. The staff was so friendly especially the owner. The entree of mussels and arancini balls was..."

Craig Doughty

"The pasta dishes were absolutely amazing, and would have given the place a 5 star rating on their own! The pizza was very nice and nothing to over..."

Justin Case

"Amazing food and great customer service! The calzone was outstanding, as was the risotto. The starters were really nice too. Left feeling very happy..."

Israel Reid

"Absolutely incredible pasta and pizza. We had a pasta each and split a pizza and could have easily eaten more as it was so good! Wine selection was..."

Liam Richardson

The Lido Cafe

"Fantastic new menu. Lots of vegetarian options. My meal was delicious. Will return..."

Jz

"Great location, especially loving the new look. I loved the food especially the fava bean hummus & eggs benedict. My go to coffee/food stop in..."

Māmā Eats

"We went here for a breakfast during our trip in Wellington. Lovely service and food. Love the egg bene with hash brown instead of normal casserole..."

Qun Xia

"Lovely spot for breakfast. I had the Mexican egg, which I really enjoyed. Although the egg was well done. Husband had the big breakfast, he was..."

Chelsea

"This is amazing cafe. It does not have the frizz but the food and service are truly top notch. I would thoroughly recommend this cafe. We will be..."

Ian De Terte

"Came in while in Wellington, and had breakfast. went for the standard bacon and eggs and nice to see eggs were scrambled and cooked just how i like..."

Steve Hall

"Best chips...crunchy on the outside and super soft insides...yummy! Chicken tenderloin was nice too...but those chips! My friend had the haloumi and..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"Just popped in for a coffee. This place has such a chilled atmosphere. The windows make it ideal for people watching. Americano wasn't half bad, and..."

Crumpet King

"Went here for breakfast around 11am. The cafe offers a wide range in their brunch menu from coconut porridge to Caesar salad. I ordered a coconut..."

Couple Of Cheap Westies

"I really enjoyed the food at the Lido when I was there a couple of weeks ago. We were a large group of about 10 people and our meals all came out at..."

LucyGoosey

"In Wellington recently with friends, we went into The Lido Café after WoW. It was quite busy on a Sunday night, but we found a table for six without..."

Janine Last

"Great brunch at The Lido this morning. Really attentive service (note it was quiet when we got there), decent coffee and solid food. Yes, that sounds..."

RaeRae

"A lido, according to Wiki is an outdoor bathing area, but its also a small Island in Venice. Quite how the café got its name I’m not entirely..."

Duncan Galletly

"I love this place. A very friendly and comfortable cafe. I come here every visit I make to Wellington, at least once. A delicious menu with..."

Maree Guenole

"SUPERB!This place got everything covered.. Central location, the restaurant has big circular widows looking at the central libraries plus..."

Vogue Foodie

"Tried breakfast at The Lido on our first day in Wellington based on the large number of people eating here. It proved to be an excellent choice -..."

Onara

"I love the lido! I am NEVER disappointed. Brunch, lunch and dinner. All good! The menu changes with the season which is always a good sign. Have the..."

Chris Carabine

"Had my first brekky of the New Year at the Lido and it was as good as ever. Yummy omelette with very tasty fillings, great coffee and excellent..."

Philippa Lagan

"I really love this place - the food is excellent value and always well prepared and full of flavour. And the guys serving are so nice and..."

Andrea Vasili

"I went to The Lido Cafe for dinner on Saturday night and had the tender loins it was to die for! My waiter's name was Jordan and he was very..."

Julz

"Love going to Lido especially on weekends, as they have free live music..great idea guys! Love the coffee and location...and of course the music...."

Vids

"We have dined at Lido for many, many years now - mostly for breakfast and brunch, and have found it consistently excellent in its food, service,..."

Phil Kerslake

"Having read the last unbalanced, unhinged review I feel I have to give, my hopefully more educated and reasonable opinion of the Lido.The Lido..."

Dave

"Stumbled across Cafe Lido on a windy Friday night in Wellington. We were down there for WOW & the place was pretty busy. We were lucky to get a table..."

Food Dilemma

"Cafê Lido is one of those go to places where you can get something good any time of day. The staff are nice, the menu is diverse (staples plus a few..."

Kai Luv

"Nice little cafe / restaurant. Has a good location and really friendly staff. They do combination of German / french cuisine. Plates are a fairly..."

Zdenek Matas

"An old favourite and have been eating here since the 1980s. The Lido is likely one of Wellington's first real 'cafes' with more than fried eggs on..."

Graeme Wooller

"Awesome restaurant! We had a dinner there and it was lovely! Great wine selection and beautiful food. The staff was really friendly and knew the menu..."

Celina Tu

"Fantastic re-boot for a stodgy and unwelcoming “institution”. Thank God for all the light that now pours in through the café’s excellent..."

J.G. Seabrook

"The Lido for brunch came highly recommended and while the food (Avocado on toast with haloumi) was OK, it was the service I enjoyed the most. Very..."

Morgan Williams

"I've been going to The Lido for over 20 yrs and i still love it. There's a reason it's been around for so long, which is that it does what it does..."

Lady Lemon

"Such a good breakfast spot. Great service, good atmosphere and fantastic menu. I had the vegan gluten free breakfast tacos and they were great. I am..."

Beth Mackintosh

"Lido is consistently one of my favourite cafes in Wellington. The coffee and food are delicious (and it certainly helps that they have a well rounded..."

Alexia Kealey

"Really cute atmosphere and staff are lovely. Portions sizes are generous! Some vegan options and lots of gluten free options. I'll definitely be..."

Hallie Goodman

"Wow! Beautiful meal here tonight. We've been coming here for years....it's got better and better. We love the Tapas menu. Its the new way of..."

Mariana Andrews

"This was the culinary highlight of my trip to Wellington! Food was fresh and so so delicious, staff was really friendly and the prices are fine as..."

Anne Victoria

"My 'soup of the day' place. 11.50$ for a delicious veggie soup, you can ask for a whole grain bread to be served with it. Plenty of yummy salads as..."

Leia L

"Fantastic menu and pleasant staff, recommended, we'll visit..."

G Jones (GJ)

"Absolutely delightful. My favourite is the kedgeree. But just coffee and cake is wonderful..."

Peter Kelly

"Food was nice, service was nice but could go to better place to drink..."

Kiwibird_

"Awesome food, the bratwurst and brussel sprouts were exceptional. Parsnip chips were nice but not quite as good, I would have preferred that dish..."

james lochead-macmillan

"Excellent, delicious food and a great selection of Mediterranean style dishes. Relaxed, informal vibe and pleasant staff. Party of 5 foodie adults..."

Kevin Tso

"Food is excellent and consistent. The coffee has declined a little from a year..."

Andrew Matangi

Loretta

82/100 (2165 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ate here for a weekday breakfast. Menu has a good selection of items at different price points. Breakfast scone very reasonable for..."

Littlemiss

"Been there for a Sunday late brunch, the food was AMAZING. We had salmon, croque Madame, eggs on toast and we shared a potato and pesto pizza. The..."

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"Came here for lunch on a week day - Very spacious cafe with a good variety of lunch choices. We had pulled pork and chicken sandwiches- they were..."

Anna Griffin

"Love the cheese scones! Attentive and friendly service. Wish they were open Monday’s, which is more about me wanting to have the option to dine..."

Ruth Young

"Came here for lunch and got the charred eggplant salad. This was so good! Simple flavours but everything put together made it flavourful and..."

SpoonMe

"Went here with family, we all enjoyed our dishes immensely. I had the lamb skewers with eggplant tho it was smallish and wish I’d ordered a side as..."

Francesbutler64

"I had read the reviews so was wanting to try this pl for ages. Went here for lunch today and it was fantastic. I was very surprised by the portions..."

Sei

"Absolute favorite brunch spot in Wellington! The menu is so quirky and delicious. My partner and I come here all the time, yet are always able to try..."

Anna.Hooper

"Loved the salads, very generous portions. One of my best spots in Wellington. We came here twice within a week, the second experience was..."

Seo

"Amazing ever changing menu only surpassed by the quality and presentation of the food. Great service to boot. Now flagged as a favourite for the..."

Steve Bird

"I’ve yet to see an Asian Fusion dessert menu that makes me stay on for desserts, so after a fabulous dinner elsewhere, we strolled along to..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Ordered the mushroom pizza here and it was sooo good!! Great service and ambience. Ordered the carrot cake for dessert which wasn’t too bad...."

Grace Mascarenhas

"Great place and great service. The food is also quite characteristic and tastes unique and good at the same time. I usually have the Freekeh which..."

Thom Mayne

"This place is so beautiful and the menu so extensive and unique! I had the chicken soup with fresh bread and it was delicious as well as the banana..."

Lizzie

"A real lovely place with a great team working to keep everything flowing! My sister and I shared the Pomegranate Bread / Chicken Pizza / Beef..."

Heather Ngamanu

"Great service and very attentative staff. Food, breads and coffee were really good but took over an hour to arrive. The place is really busy so be..."

Mell Lee

"4 words Good food great service. Had the banana cake. It was great. Also tried out the waffles with bacon. It was amazing. The flavors went about..."

Evan Thomas

"Love this place. Lots of carefully thought out salads, pizzas etc and the best roast chicken in Wellington. Love that the meat is all free range and..."

Hadley Fierlinger

"Everything about the Loretto is divine. Divine food, divine ambiance etc etc. I had the bircher muesli with poached quince and what can I say but it..."

Megha Dogra

"My favorites here are the woodfire pizzas and the cheesecakes. The pizzas might take a while but definitely worth the wait. The space itself is also..."

Bea Nguyen

"Highly recommend this place. The food was awesome! I do love the fennel pizza. And also all those dessert are super tasty. Definitely will visit..."

Xiaofan Zhou

"I came here as I was walking past looking for somewhere with some good cabinet sweets for afternoon tea at a friend's place. Bought Portuguese egg..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Great service, great food, what more can I say other than I will definitely be visiting again !! Once we placed our order it didn't take long before..."

Linlin

"A group of 4 of us arrived at just after 5 on a Saturday night and were seated right away. Staff were super attentive and helpful when it came to..."

Hannah Eaton

"Loretta is a well oiled machine. The staff are on the ball from the minute you set foot inside the large and bustling establishment; the maitre'd..."

Siobhan

"Went for dinner last night, got a table straight away, the staff were warm and friendly. The food was slightly disappointing it was overly seasoned..."

Angela Osborne

"Nice food and plenty of space so it's almost always possible to get a table. Food is a little expensive but generally worth it. The pizzas are my..."

Harry Chapman

"Had saturday breakfast and was very pleasantly surprised to see they have REAL bread! As in Scandinavian style rye bread, freshly baked. And they..."

Julia TVM

"This is my new favourite pizza place in Wellington. I orderes their mushroom pizza and it was amazing. My friend ordered their pasta and it was also..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Beautiful room, great staff, talented kitchen. We've been here 3 times over the last half year - brunch, lunch, and dinner -- and the kitchen has..."

Jade M.

"Bacon and banana are an amazing pair but why banana when Loretta can strawberries???? I still remember that day when I question the possibility of..."

Nitia Sari

"I have been a regular customer at Loretta since it opened and I visit at least once or twice a month. Loretta's reputation for the highest quality of..."

Vivienne Bedford

"Just wow...from the service that is exceptional to the food that you cannot fault. What an incredible establishment. The design and decoration is..."

Rebecca

"I've had the fritters and the soup from here and they were both amazing! Wholesome food that's filling and nutritious. The bread that was served with..."

EsmeEats

"I have been to Loretta's a few times now and it's always busy so they must be doing something right. Today I had the sweet toast is which is..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Lovely atmosphere with a good mix of people. Service was efficient and the meal was light and refreshing. The coconut and melon tea is simply..."

Zainab

"I was blown away by this place! I have been hearing good things about Loretta from my workmates, so when my friend from Auckland visited Wellington,..."

Gerhard Joseph

"Team lunch. First visit here. Nice decor. There is a table by the entrance with all the cakes/deserts on it. They looked epic!The menu has..."

Sean P E Fleming

"This is one I will be coming back to time after time until I wade through the entire menu! It will take a while as I'm going to have to keep flying..."

DL

"Service was ok. Very busy day with mothers day. Meals were really good however a little pricey. I had the pie which wasn't bad but cant say i would..."

Greg Holland

"My love for Loretta borders on obsessional. This place is huge so even in peak dining hours it's easy to be seated. The staff were so welcoming and..."

A

"Fresh and tasty food with an ever changing menu.The interior is all blonde wood and smooth surfaces - very Scandinavian in..."

Philip Reeve

"Definitely a good experince!My Husband and I went there for a dinner and we wait a little bit for the table but then the service was super fast and..."

Elena Elisewin

"Came here for brunch & had been told the coconut yoghurt was a must try. Definitely agree. Had the waffles with bacon + coconut yoghurt and it was..."

Michele

"LOVE LOVE LOVE LORETTA! Always my go to place when i head out into wellington city!I am always impressed with the food.In fact I am..."

Scarlett Nightingale

"Nice place, good service. Really fresh dish, good advice to try it. The menu have healthy options. I would like to visit it again. The carrot..."

Loly

"I tend to shy away from places that get loads of attention as they often don't live up to the hype but Loretta stands out as a place that not only..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Came here today and loved it! Very cool industrial look. Interesting variety in food and lovely staff. I had the granola with Greek Yougurt instead..."

Georgia Keir

"Absolutely lovely atmosphere to be in even when it's really busy. Great light and also comfortable. The staff are really nice the service is great...."

Lucy Wills

"Went to Loretta this evening for a staff function and I have to say I was very impressed. I love restaurants that place an emphasis on healthy..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Absolutely love this place! Their pizza is really good, I recommend the chicken or the artichoke pizza. Service is good, decor is great and venue is..."

Miss K

"Pearl lustre walls, exposed concrete pillars, polished concrete floors, gentle pine furniture, Scandinavian/industrial, clean and..."

Duncan Galletly

"Went to Loretta two days in a row a few weeks ago. Once for Lunch and the next day for Brunch. What I love the most is the vast range of..."

Sarah Reynolds

"Wow! I had heard fantastic things about Loretta and I was not disappointed. My boyfriend and I went in for a casual Saturday lunch and were lucky to..."

Kat Dugdale

"I got the sweet toastie and it's one of the best things I have ever eaten. It was absolutely delicious!! And for 13.50 I almost couldn't finish is..."

Lorna

"Great experience all round! Unique wood and neutral Nordic decor sets the scene for incredible food and good service. Friendly quick and relaxed..."

David Palfreyman

"I love the Scandi-influenced interior, its light brown wooden tables and white paint gives the place a light and appealing feel.I have to..."

Mind The Crumbs

"Great food, service and atmosphere! Quality wholesome foods :) One of my favourite places to eat in Wellington! I recommend the eggs or waffles for..."

Davo & Sarah

"I had a great experience few days ago, my food was yummy and the waitress was so nice and friendly. They take care of all the details of the..."

Chris Vera

"Came in for dessert last night! Had the vegan raspberry chocolate cake which was really yummy! Staff were friendly and efficient. Menu looks amazing..."

Mueslilo

"Sister cafe to the famous and ever-so-popular Floriditas, Loretta is less than a block away and also on Cuba Street. Occupying a much larger store..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I've been to Loretta twice for brunch and blown away both times. Their breakfast rice is outstanding. Really good service, nice coffee, varied good..."

Katherine MacGregor

"Popped in for an early breakfast while visiting Wellington. Gorgeous interior, a little scandy/industrial. Welcoming friendly staff. Strong smooth..."

Lara Wills

"We have been recommended to Loretta by several friends. What a gorgeous but quirky restaurant. The decor and service were outstanding. The menu is..."

Adriennenz

"Had the soup today for lunch. Was really nice and relatively healthy. Love the decor and layout of the cafe, really nice place to eat over all...."

I Love Food

"We went as a group of 11 people on a busy Saturday morning. It didn't feel rushed and while we were busy they made sure that we had enough water and..."

Jenjaroo

"What to say about Loretta? The decor is modern and clean and very woody!! The dining space is pretty big but the staff are attentive and always on..."

Chris Carabine

"Good wholesome food treated and offered right - and our group left replete and refreshed ... and satisfied on just about all fronts. Additional staff..."

Bos

"I chose to go to Lorettas today for my birthday lunch with my 5 yr old and husband. It was really busy when we entered and I couldn't see any spare..."

Cassandra Corbett

"Love Lorettas! I love the changing menu with its consistent abundance of fresh seasonal vegetables, the simple but stylish atmosphere, the..."

Maya Arrow

"This cafe is easy to miss on first visit - tucked away next to Slowboat on Cuba St, with no prominent sign outside. However, inside its hard to..."

Eleanor Hay

"I REALLY want to like this place, but it's proving a challenge. The menu is fabulous - it's innovative and different and there are some great..."

Anna Garland

"We went for an unexpected meal here last Thursday. We were just walking past and read the menu. Loved it! The service was friendly and..."

Liz G

"I had my birthday dinner at Loretta last Friday night. It was excellent! Great food, lovely service and nice atmosphere. My partner and I..."

Ruth M

"Great brunch! Really quick service. Was busy on Sunday mid morning and were seated straight away with no booking. Food was really great,..."

Lucy O'Donovan

"I visited Loretta for dinner with family recently and thoroughly enjoyed a dining experience! I found the food to be absolutely delicious and..."

William Patterson

"It's been a few years since I've visited Wellington, and I'm glad this restaurant is still around. I had fond memories of dining here last time..."

Edgar Liu

"Ordered several small plates for sharing. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the food. So much finesse in the dishes! The fennel and radish salad..."

Clara

"Greeted with a smile on arrival, and promptly shown to a table. Friendly staff, with prompt water replacement when bottle nearly finished! Waffles..."

Colin MacPhee

"Astonishing development! Loretta is the first restaurant we’ve ever been to (and we’ve asked the question of at least a hundred) which has said..."

Hamish Pringle

"Good atmosphere for a Monday night, but I imagine it would be jumping by the end of the week. The food was fabulous and so flavoursome. The fig salad..."

Mary-Louise O'Brien

"Great mushrooms on toast, lots of tables inside and quite packed as well. Service pretty..."

Peony Yang

"Wonderful dinner experience. The menu is full of yummy fresh seasonable produce and quality protein. The portion is generous for sharing and the..."

Royal Reed

"Such unique food but they pull it off —peaches on pizza, bubbly wine on tap, fenugreek cheese, and the best pate I’ve had in years. The server..."

Alice Twitchell

Simmer

Wheelchair Accessible

"Chanced upon this place as it was near our Airbnb at the Glenside estate. Had the OMG! ($29,breakfast platter) and breakfast bite ($7) and they are..."

ZY

"One of the few cafes in the area, the food taste fine and the outside area is great on a nice sunny day, but the price is on average 25% higher than..."

Cabnolen Moon

"☕️ Flat White - the milk foam is exquisite and thick, which meet my expectations ☕️ Iced Coffee - it is kinda plain and the topping whipped..."

Hanajan

"We had breakfast today at Simmer Cafe. The best hot chocolate I ever had. Pulled pork burger, chicken panini and eggs Benedict smoked salmon are..."

Elienor Espeleta

"Great food and coffee. Excellent..."

Tisha Klein

"Really enjoyed our breakfast here. It was super packed but the staff were friendly and had great banter. Coffee was yum and the food was well above..."

Kas Spence

"The coffee is fabulous. Lovely breakfasts here..."

Shane Wood

"Their food is full of flavour! I didn’t expect that a small cafe in a suburb would be my preferred place for Thai food. They have one Thai option,..."

Lance Mosher

"Food and coffee is great and the cinnamon buns are my favourite. Downfall is that I find the staff aren’t the friendliest or well mannered, the guy..."

Maddy Whitehead

"Such Amazing Food and Superb Coffee with Friendly Staff!..."

Rowena Talia’uli

"This is a great local cafe - opens early has a nice relaxed vibe - solid food and helpful staff. Havana brand..."

Adventure Girl

"Fabulous brunch visit - our drinks and food were all delivered very quickly, even during a busy Saturday brunch service. Fabulous French toast! ..."

Sophie Rattanong

"My regular cafe that I have been going to for years! They know my order when I walk through the door and are super friendly. Yummy food too! We..."

Krishnie Mahendran Mathuranthakan

"We went to Wellington to buy a car. The cafe was recommended by the seller. Awesome coffee and Bacon & Eggs. Highly recommend...."

Tom Rusher

"Wide enjoyable selection of menu and cabinet food. The fish and salad was lovely. Coffee really nice. Just needs cream/yoghurt offered with..."

Shirley Wilson

Aubergine Cafe

"Wellington's best kept secret. The food quality is first class and presentation is fantastic as is the ambiance. The lady who owns the place provides..."

S C

"Went here for dinner midweek when it was nice and quiet, so the service was quick and our waitress very friendly. We had the lamb and steak with side..."

Julia TVM

"This is a lovely little restaurant that, I think, hasn't realised its own potential. It has an attractive exterior, a nice, cosy, intimate ambience...."

Duncan Galletly

"WOW! I took a friend from out of town who wants to come back for the duck comfit! Crisp skin, melt in the mouth tender meat, luscious flavour and..."

Rosemary Nourse

"Our meal this evening at Aubergine was exceptional. The waitress was friendly, efficient and unobtrusive. The food was well-presented and delicious...."

Ian Smith

"I went for a romantic dinner with my partner and thoroughly enjoyed the best duck in Wellington followed by an amazing sticky date pudding.I..."

Terri Luke

"We dined here on Saturday. We had a lovely three course meal. The food was superb, there was a great atmosphere.The restaurant is small..."

Carole Hutchings

"Our family dined here in early March and as with previous visits were not disappointed. It is a charming small restaurant with an emphasis on French..."

Teresa Collins

"Really enjoyed our dinner here last Saturday night. It was a rare treat (an evening without children) so we wanted a special dinner. The french..."

Vanessa Bennett

"We have been going to Aubergine for several years now. The food is always excellent, the steak is always very nice (according to my dining..."

Glenda Pollock

"Amazing place, perfect food and friendly professional understated service every time. This is one of our favourite Wellington venues. The duck is..."

Jon

"This was the second visit for us both, and a delight to see not only the inviting changes to the menu, but the consistency of the fare presented...."

Sharon Brandford

"We were a table of five on a Sunday in December. I don't normally get excited about duck but their duck confit with potatoes was so delicious that..."

Molly

"We had a lovely dining experience at Aubergine. We were greeted by a very friendly waitress. We were given a choice of tables. We chose by the..."

Graeme Burk

"The warm and friendly hosting and ambience of this French Restaurant was spot on; warm, cozy without being small, romantically lite with relaxing and..."

Esther

"We had a very nice dinner at Aubergine. We had a table for two in the coner, which suited us as it felt fairly private. The food was lovely (I had..."

Lucy

"My wife and I dine at Aubergine once or twice a year. December 16 continued our experience of always having received friendly service, each course..."

Graeme Norman

"My wife and I went for dinner there for our anniversary the other night. The restaurant is small but I think that adds to the atmosphere. It was very..."

Alex Lees

"Great little restaurant. The food was amazing, the service impeccable and such quiet surroundings. We had entrees and a main and both were faultless...."

Joy

"My partner and I booked last minute at Aubergine and although I would not describe it as a fine dining French restaurant, we had a thoroughly..."

Kate Gard

"My partner and I went for dinner here last night. The food was really delicious, wasn't just your average pub food. Awesome to have something new and..."

Toni Angus

"We really enjoyed our visit to Aubergine on a cold wintery night. The atmosphere is calm, romantic and inviting and the service extremely polite,..."

Hilary Cook

"We really enjoyed our dinner at Aubergine last Saturday night. Both our entrees (terrine and snails) were excellent with lovely flavour. The mains..."

David Cooke

"We had a very enjoyable dinner at Aubergine. The terrine entree was shared between the two of us and was full of flavour.The steak mains were..."

Scott Ogilvie

"We enjoyed a lovely dinner recently and was not disappointed at all. The food we enjoyed was the Duck Confit and the steak were both cooked to..."

Jane Gibson

"We ate steaks there the other night and they were cooked to perfection. Service was attentive and atmosphere relaxing - not overly..."

Abi Milnes

"Just enjoyed a rather tasty and relaxing meal on a Tuesday evening. The service was attentive and the pace of the meal unhurried, in the compact and..."

Matt

"This was Boxing day, our daughter's birthday, and the city eateries are often so hard to engage with. First try was Aubergine. We were brightly..."

Dave Smith

"I would like to echo the review of Sue M. My friend and I also thought we would take a punt at a local restaurant close to where we were staying on a..."

Darlene Westrupp

"Fantastic dining experience. At a loose end early on in the new years eve plan we decided to try our luck at this local venue and were made very..."

Sue Moser

"Had a great experience . The food was excellent and well priced. Its worth having the extra veg as tonight silver beet was featured ( not just..."

Sharron Caseley

"We have been to Aubergine several times over the past years and our latest visit on 8 Feb was as good as ever. The menu is not extensive but it is a..."

Alan Smithard

"We had been meaning to try Aubergine for ages and were not disappointed. The atmosphere, place settings and music were in keeping with the French..."

N&M Mouat

"Four of us had a wonderful meal here. The service and food were excellent. The menu has plenty to choose from and we all chose different options..."

Kristina

"We had a lovely dinner for four at Aubergine last night. Our service was warm, friendly, and attentive, even when we arrived without a booking. The..."

Caffeinated Weka

"I have no idea why the people below have rated his bad, each to their own. The staff are exceptional, always friendly and welcoming, we have been..."

Lynnette Tonkin

"Excellent meal and service! The food was beautiful and very fresh. Definitely the best French restaurant in Wellington - Recommend to..."

Olivier Lacoua

"Aubergine is probably one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington. The cuisine is French and is always cooked to a high standard. I don't think I..."

Sophie Hunter

"We had a very delicious and enjoyable dinner. Nice, calm atmosphere with good classical music. Very clean. Loved the white cloth and fabric napkin..."

ElNino

"I read through the other reviews before posting mine, and although it seems as if there might have been some QA issues associated with the place, its..."

Leon Coetzee

"Food so amazing, I didn't have time to take photos of the incredible scotch fillet i ordered. So delicious and cooked to perfection. My friend had..."

Rowena Burton

"This restaurant has the best confit duck in the world. And everything else is excellent too. The braised red cabbage side dish has become a..."

Venetia King

"Food is always delicious and beautifully presented. Very attentive service, and intimate..."

Colin Burns

"Great food, and a really nice staff member serving us tonight, who was very accommodating to us. Reasonably priced..."

Rory S

"Cute little restaurant with upscale yet cozy atmosphere. The food was delicious and service was prompt and attentive. I had the scotch fillet, my MIL..."

Melissa Mason

"My wife and I were visiting Wellington and out for a walk when we noticed this restaurant. We decided to give it a try and were very impressed with..."

Tom Tesarek

"The confit duck was delicious paired with duck fat potatoes. The soup of the day was very enjoyable. Service was very attentive. Will be..."

June Robinson

"My partner and I live nearby and have had many wonderful meals at Aubergine. The food is always good and the service is excellent. We recently had..."

Katherine Dooley

"A dear friend and I lunched at Aubergine recently, carrying on a long-standing tradition of an annual long, leisurely lunch. It was a wonderful..."

Claire Puntenney

"My wife and I visited Aubergine for Sunday lunch, our first visit for a number of years. We were very pleased to find that the food was still superb,..."

John Kelly

"What an exceptional experience my wife and I had for a special night out at Aubergine. After a very warm welcome from our host, we were shown to our..."

Shane Buckner

"I and two friends had a lovely dinner at Aubergine yesterday evening. The food, as ever, was delicious—and once again I found it impossible to go..."

Sally Edmonds

"Just had a lovely meal -the scotch fillet I had was the nicest steak I have ever eaten, perfectly cooked and beautifully tender. Great sides too - we..."

Doreen Shields

"My husband and I enjoyed a lovely dinner here last week. Great food and attentive staff. In these tough times, we chose to dine at a small..."

Sarah Wylie

"Had a lovely anniversary meal at Aubergine in January. Service was attentive but not obtrusive, food was delicious. Would definitely go..."

Kathryn Patterson

"Great food!!! And very..."

Shyvic

"Excellence in fine cuisine. Table of four for dinner. Nice atmosphere, fabulous, slightly French style cuisine, esp the confit de..."

Richard Langdale

Winner Winner Courtenay Place

82/100 (1075 ratings)

"Good music playing, clean and comfortable. Great Service. Amazing food! Made up for our bad burger experience the day prior from another Wellington..."

Cheryl Walsh

"Some of the best chicken I have ever had in my life. Like damn get the burger skip the salad. The roast chicken is also okay. Also their desert..."

Stedtson Janse Van Rensburg

"I swear I’ll never go to KFC again, not when Winner Winner (chicken dinner) is this close by. The hot dipped chicken was just spicy enough and..."

James Mielke

"Pretty good chicken, lovely crisp coating but the seasoning wasn't consistent, as though they missed half the chicken with the salt. Fries with..."

David Quinn

"The food and atmosphere was lovely. The cost for what we good was great and deffernitly worth it. Will deffernitly come back..."

Tanya “Deseria Skyla-anne”

"Beautiful place and great ambiance. Food choices aren’t that bug but most of the food is delicious and flavourful without any over the top sauces...."

Navtej Singh

"The most delicious feed! Our whānau of 6 were all stoked with it ordering various dishes and we all left with very full, satisfied bellies. Chicken..."

Ranui Robertson

"The food here is legit! Moist chicken, delicious sides (i recommend the sweet potato fries!) and the best chicken & gravy roll 🤤 the bread alone..."

Jade Gerrard

"Beautiful food, good service and friendly, nice place to eat. Tool my daughter and granddaughter along this time. My daughter loved the chicken, my..."

Colin Hopper

"Food was amazing! All fresh and flavors were just bursting out of everything that we took a bite out of! The fried chicken was tender but crispy..."

Ti Ai

"We ordered half chicken, bites and some salad. Then add a deep fried mushrooms and a banana dessert at the end. To be honest, juicy and seasoned well..."

李郭锐

"Burger was amazing, best one I've ever had so flavorsome and fresh and really good value for money. Great service, awesome staff. Recommend, 5 star!..."

Nikki Roy

"Dont be fool because its a chicken place, the beef burger( double down it💯) was probably the best ive had. And ohhhh my the🔥 banoffee pie is to..."

Ruku Aotearoa

"Winner Winner does such nice food. We enjoy the cheeseburger especially, it’s good value priced food, and the portion sizes are good, and always..."

Rakesh Talwar

"Extremely tasty boneless fried chicken! Super crispy. The fries and coleslaw were amazing as well. For my taste the Mac'n'Cheese could have had a..."

Jelena Sassmann

"Burgers were ok, the quarter chicken was good, pretty expensive for what you get. Staff was friendly and ordering and pay via the QR code on the..."

Steve Montgomery

"Great place, good burgers. Everything was cooked to order. Their home made dessert pies are a must have, especially the banoffee..."

RJ Atienza

"Winner Chicken dinner !!😍🍗💙 We tried the following- 1. Chicken Sandwich (Loved it!) 2. WW Fried Chicken 3. Feed two people 4.Sweet Potato..."

Always FoodGasmic

"Delicious chicken and salads. The gravy is top notch. Chicken incredibly succulent. Not a huge array of seasoning to go with it to give it some extra..."

David Wild

Mockingbird

Non-smoking restaurants

"We very much plan to make this a monthly if not more frequently rotation. Delicious food. A fabulous ambience. Very attentive and personable staff..."

Tristana Leist

"What a meal. A Veggie/vegan paradise. A quick stop that has blown my mind. As someone that has struggled to find vegetarian options in NZ my order..."

Russell Offord

"100% VEGAN! I have been here twice recently and loved both occasions. I went with a friend and we shared the Mediterranean Platter for two. The..."

Amy Atkins

"Came for the bottomless brunch. Absolutely delicious. Table was a bit small to accommodate food and drinks for 5. Wait was also longer than expected..."

Ashley Raki

"Two-story Vegan Restaurant with an outdoor area and a balcony with a view of Courtenay Place. Amazing, colorful food and friendly staff. If you get..."

aimee rudkin

"Very cosy and relaxing indoor and rooftop bar with restaurant in the city. Amazing vegan food, I ordered the Hula Hula burger twice in one long..."

Steve Hind

"Whether it's a Friday night burger and beer or sunday brunch this resaurant / bar has you covered. The ambience and food are of a consistently good..."

Jalitha Vishika Vithanage (Vish)

"I am not vegetarian but the burger was awesome, glad they could make without parsley. I have some food restrictions. The crew is..."

Hannah Léla

"🌿 Vegan AND women owned?? 🌿 At this stage, we probably don’t even need to specify that a new place is fully vegan or plant based. I can’t..."

Margarita Khabitueva

"Ended up here last night and had the best time with a group of friends. Super helpful and friendly staff and had an awesome platter! Even though not..."

Nicola Colson

"Went there on a rainy Monday night and there were quite a few other groups also there. Great cosy atmosphere. Food was really good value, great..."

Isabella Clague

"This is not a cheap place to go, but for a night out, it's fabulous. The menu is plant based, and the food is so delicious you will never want to..."

Nat Garcia

"Service was absolutely awesome, the cheesy garlic bread was divine and the burger was awesome unfortunately i didnt like the cheese however with the..."

Jack McDonald

"Incredible vegan and vegetarian foods! Thought the chicken bites were so expensive (i think 13$ for 6 small strips???) But the breakfast burger was..."

Nicole

"What a great place and great vegan food. I'm not vegan but OMFG! It was just so good. So tasty and..."

Prashanth Guna

"Lovely venue and great cocktails. Our drink order was forgotten and after twenty minutes I had to go and ask staff to make our drinks, but they were..."

Ang Marguerite

"I cannot get enough of their whipped feta dish, I'm not vegan but that is off the hook IMHO! Kiwi platter is nice, cheese rolls are a good sub for..."

Petrina Harper

"Lovely place. Can be a bit loud. Great Boujee Platter. Nice Mimosas and Sparkling Margarita..."

Allan & Rose Hansen

The Riddiford

"We have been staying at Ronald McDonald House for 10 weeks and The Riddiford is the closest Cafe. We treat ourselves in the weekend with their..."

Hollie Moreton

"This little bistro is fabulous! !! We just keep coming back. GREAT food but most of all beautiful people. Thanks guys best of luck for the..."

Cath Church

"Fantastic, and I mean fantastic coffee. Great fresh juice and lovely breakfast food. I love this place. Highly recommended..."

Sally Gilmour

"Had dinner there tonight and I have honestly never had a better chicken salad. Best local bar and bistro around. Bringing all my friends here...."

Jarrod Conrad

"Excellent service and food preparation! Food is very tasty too! Thumbs..."

Dubhie Cortez

"The Riddiford in Newtown, Wellington New Zealand is a great café. Good Food and Great Drinks, either coffee or wine! Keep up the great work and..."

Manisha Joshi

"Jess your cool and the export 33's went down a treat every day. Thank..."

Andrew Steele

"awsome best food i have had in a very long time cooked perfect steak just..."

Tammy MacKinnon

"Jess you rock. What great service and Thankyou chef for cooking my..."

Karlene Gould

"First, cheers for staying late and cooking for us tonight and second WHAT a find you are! Awesome food and service team! And that whole 2 for 1 mains..."

Kat Bailey

"Really nice people.Great food.Great..."

Katie Maher

"Welcoming staff especially the manager Sonia, great coffee, delicious food (yummy chicken kicker burger)- Highly recommended! Will be back..."

Vinay Sood

"That rare cafe that has both great coffee AND great food! Great selection from all day brunch and lunch menu. Thanks The Riddiford, we’ll be back..."

Joseph Crawford

"I have been coming here for years and for good reason. Well, a few actually and the coffee is one of them. Its perfect. To me anyway. The service is..."

Michael Turner

"A basic little cafe in newtown. Not grungy, not modern, black tables, wooden chairs and banquette seating - walls cream paint over bad plaster, old..."

Duncan Galletly

"We came across the Riddiford while walking into Wellington city from Newtown. We wanted a no fuss cafe that had good food and this is exactly what we..."

Lozalock

"Really yummy.We had the english breakfasts and brought our 13 month old with us. Staff were really great and went out of there way to..."

Penny N

"Dave and Jess have created a great bar and bistro. The food was outstanding the service of a very high standard and would recommend The Riddiford to..."

Matt Mcrandle

Cafe Classic

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always something new to try on the blackboard menu or cabinet and recently was Pad Thai. Perfect! Friendly, provide quick service and consistently a..."

Ash Drake

"I'm a regular to Cafe Classic and have been going there for at least 2 years now, often 3 times a week. The majority of my staff who work nearby also..."

Richard Samways

"I visit cafe classic 4/5 mornings a week and get a coffee and lunch from the cabinet, and have for the past 2 years. The team, and several daily..."

Erica Hamill

"I have missed this place. I don't work in town any more.I had the chance and went there the other day for breakfast.I ordered the most delicious..."

Michelle Gill

"A regular of Cafe Classic, I find the food delicious and the service superb. I've been coming here almost every morning for two years, and recommend..."

Davy Fogler

"Had lunch here with a small group of friends on recommendation from another friend. Overall we had a wonderful experience, the beautiful sun streamed..."

Amelia Boland

"Just want to say a huge thanks to Kim who leaves the cafe today. You will be sorely missed Kim, your service and coffees have been superb. But to the..."

Chrissy Edmunds

"This place is in a word FABULOUS!!! A relaxed atmosphere and the staff are outstanding!! Special thanks to Kim and Vanessa for always giving..."

Chrissy E

"Went for lunch today, in a word SUPERB! Great decor, friendly staff and fabulous tasting food. Will be going..."

Teresa McQuinlan

"First time ordering from here was today and on UberEats... honestly, THE BEST iced mocha I've ever had in my life, and the most amazing eggs benedict..."

Sarah Staladi

"Nice service. Coffee there is average. I ordered a regular size of long black and it turned out to be made by L'affare beans. It tasted good (not..."

Hanajan

"Definitely a classic visit! Enjoyed an "Classic Breakfast" with classic company! Great service, good coffee and tasty food. We all left feel and..."

Tim Noble

"REALLY nice place, two levels with lots of nooks and crannies to hide in and great light,. plus carpet so it's warm and quiet! Their counter food is..."

Geoff Infield

"Absolutely wonderful café. Chantal and her staff are a delight to deal with. Love the food and the coffee. The chicken salad is divine. I am a..."

Chrissy Edmunds

"Nice and quiet upstairs. I would come here again. I had a lovely iced..."

Mary-Jane Monaghan

"Didn't have decaf coffee onbtye day I visited but had a nice English Breakfast tea service was..."

John Duncan

"A good, solid cafe with plenty of seating and decent food. Their coffee is good, the menu has the usual stuff and a few interesting other items, and..."

CJD

"Service was great and the coffee and muffin I got were amazing. Wish it wasn't so far away from where I..."

Ønyx Fang

"Had our team chrissy lunch here. Fantastic food and wine, with a relaxing atmosphere. Recommend you give it a try..."

Glenda Main

"Lovely GF food. I tried the cheese scone and brunch cake and everything was fresh. I would suggest making GF signs more visible...."

Carolina Flora Diaz

"Great food. Was busy at the time. Took a while for them to serve the order even though we've pre-ordered our..."

Dave

"Good food, good coffee and good service. Hidden away so especially good if you prefer a quiet spot for..."

Polly Johnson

"Good selection of food and coffee is well made. Can be very noisey when busy because of all of the hard..."

Gerard Hermans

The Botanist

81/100 (2079 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"I decided to get lunch from The Botanist at Lyall Bay for my first visit. They are highly popular by foodies/locals in Welly and serve modern..."

Veeral Patel

"Our go to brunch spot in welly! Great food and always fast service...."

Zara Mortimer

"the vegan big breakfast is great, so are the pancakes. Definitely one of the best places for a vegan brunch. Is more on the expensive side but you..."

Hugh Parsons

"Delicious food! Had the banana blossom fish and chips which was awesome and very.. fish like.. which is good if you like fish! Also had a couple of..."

Kat Ford

"New to wellington and was looking for a vegetarian place with lods of options desperately when my friend took me to The Botanist and trying their..."

Happy

"Big vegan ups to my new neighbourhood fave! Just wish I'd tried it earlier! Delish food in a lovely relaxed place. Great kids options too, mine..."

Eating My Way Around

"Had the most delicious brunch here! The food was amazing! Not usually a sweet brekkie person but the pancakes were sooo good and also got a side of..."

Lizzie

"I always thought vegetarian food was the reserve of sad hippies who chomped on boiled cabbage and mung beans. We actually popped into The Botanist..."

William SMITH

"Popped in here for a beer after spending the afternoon at the beach across the road, and what a gem! They had a great selection of local craft beers..."

Maddie Jones

"I’ve been here a few times and and always enjoyed the consistently delicious food and great beer, and the chocolate Kahlua dessert is to die for!..."

Mary Jane Thomas

"So great to have another vegetarian restaurant! Interesting menu, lots of variety. Great flavours. The spring roll is a favourite, as are the..."

Em

"Love this place and come all the time! Amazing gluten free/veggie & vegan options. Definitely recommend these pictured, especially the ‘hash’ and..."

Celiac Teen

"It is a hidden gem, nestled just in front of the beach, offering breath-taking views of the ocean. Whether you're a local looking for a peaceful spot..."

William Ericsson Eulatth Vidal

"The food was outstanding! Vegetarian and filling breakfast platter (the Lyall I think). The place was esthetically pleasing with plenty of room and..."

Josh

"Amazing place for vegetarian food! They have a huge menu range, good coffee and extremely yummy food! Fantastic place to grab coffee, cake, cocktails..."

Kirstie Hamilton

"Never thought I’d be reviewing a vegetarian restaurant but I’m more than happy to review T H E TASTIEST vegetarian meal I’ve ever had. Dining..."

Ashleigh Carlyle

"Great coffee... aromas of molasses. Big Lyall came with eggs, spinach, black beans, tomatoes, vege sausage, hash brown, and jalapeñoe poppers...."

Cherie King

"We were a party of six plus a dog and we had a feast. Their vegetarian dishes are very well presented and absolutely delicious 😋. Excellent vibe,..."

Davide Baj

"Their burger competition entry is AWESOME. the crunchy duck wonton on top was really tasty. The bum was like a Chinese bao. So interesting and..."

Kaha Wahine

"I had the pancakes and they were perfect. Took the fussy MIL and she loved the place. Dog friendly indoor and outdoor which was great for us after a..."

Glyn Alcock

"My husband and I had an early dinner before a flight. Delicious as usual. Service was great, and quite fast, which suited us. My husband had the..."

Jane Chapman

"A gorgeous place. Only regret, not coming here when I was plant based. Great staff, great food and atmosphere. Loved the decor. Very relaxing,..."

Light Begets Light

"Cute cafe with an excellent menu of interesting, varied vegan & vegetarian plates. We came on a quiet Tuesday morning. The light and plant filled..."

Shay Zhang

"This is one of our favourite restaurants of all time. Everytime we go, whether it's brunch or dinner the food is to die for! There's always something..."

William Dragicevic

"Full vegan restaurant that doesn’t taste like vegan! I could go vegan forever if anyone could serve their menu everyday. Very creative combination..."

Olivia Victorius

"Me and my Mrs had a great time here. It was cold and windy outside and one of the staff noticed we were feeling cold and they let us in and gave us..."

Andrew K

One Fat Bird

81/100 (2035 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Delicious food. Sometimes, if you don't book, you may have to wait a while for a table. The service speed is standard, sometimes a little slow when..."

Justin Chua

"Good service and the atmosphere is pleasant and warm. We had the Wellington on a Plate burger special, and while I am a fan of blue cheese, in this..."

EpiCurious

"There is a pleasant and whimsical sense of humor in this cafe; framed pencils of famous cartoon characters and bird houses on the wall. Solid kitchen..."

Jade M.

"Came for breakfast today just after 11am and it was really nice. Coffee was very good. The man who served us today was really nice and friendly (he..."

Sharon Harvey

"A great local pub, excellent selection of beer and great service. We went with friend on a Thursday and 5/6 of our party had the build your own..."

Muffin Mum

"Great spot for live music, delicious craft beer and a good pub meal. My friends and I love steak night on Thursdays and the rotating beer selection..."

Kelsey Fly

"Very pleasant local pub though a dismissive head barman put me off with his attitude. Went here with friends for the Tuesday Quiz Night which was..."

Jonathan Goodson

"Called in for lunch using an entertainment voucher (2-4-1) after it popped up on the ap.The decor is quirky yet comfortable and I imagine..."

A Tasty Plate

"Just moved to karori , so decided to try out one fat bird for a drink and a bite to eat! Great selection of beers and wines . My friend and I bought..."

Dave Reidy

"The best kids menu's ever, food was fresh and well presented they were late bringing out one meal but compensated by not charging us for it, we were..."

Cara Millar

"Excellent food, great service, and always room for the family. Tonight when faced with the prospect of going downtown and getting the runaround for..."

James Mielke

"We happened upon One Fat Bird by chance and it was an incredible place to go with the family. We were only there for appetisers and drinks..."

Mrs. Scott

"Nice place for a reasonably priced meal. Had a good atmosphere and the staff were friendly and helpful. Meals were tasty and delivered quickly. I..."

Kane Lynn

"One Fat Bird is the best kept secret in Karori! After a busy day of house hunting we stumbled in famished. Wonderful service and killer wings to..."

Erin Da Silva

"Great place for an early morning breakfast to watch the rugby. Food was good, service was excellent for such a large crowd. Definitely will come..."

Bronwyn Donaldson

"Great selection of food and beverages, although priced slightly high. Overall, really friendly staff and a warm and welcoming environment. Has a..."

Tim

"We visited One Fat Bird for some beers, snacks and story telling after a family funeral. The service was excellent and the platters and beer..."

Mary Chamberlain

"Kids friendly restaurant, attentive staff, great kids menu with drink and dessert inclusive for 11$. Sunday after 5pm kids eat free. Some street..."

s s

"Great local pub, wide selection of beers and wines. Food is good quality "pub grub" especially the..."

Richard Busby

"This was a really good choice to meet up with friends for drinks before a show. Food is good with nice sized portions. A nice selection of beers,..."

Harry Brendon Potter

"We shared a wonderful meal with wonderful dear friends visiting from Australia. So glad we decided to go out of our suburb and eat here. They had..."

Alison Scott

"WOAP 🍔 was fantastic, 10/10. Lots of flavours that all complimented each other. The food is usually great here but this was exceptional. I'll..."

Helen Atkinson

"Really great service. The waiting staff were lovely. The food was nice enough. Perfect for a multi generational family meal. I did feel it was..."

Roger Burra

"A friendly and fast service. The meal was fantastic. Excellent value for money. Plenty of lager on..."

Brent Smith

Sprig + Fern Thorndon

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great drinks, Great service from Bree she was absolutely lovely and very attentive 10/10 she deserves a raise!! Best ever I've ever had. Curly fries..."

Terri Staniland

"Sorry my pic of the curly fries is blurry but I wanted to show the quantity in the bowl ! We went there as they are part of the wellington beer trail..."

Ines

"Well worth the hike up Bowen St. I tried the lemongrass wheat beer - a great refreshing summer drink - and the ginger thingy at the end of the night...."

Kai Luv

"This is a wonderful bar, the décor is simple, modern and clean. The staff are genuinely helpful, friendly & efficient. The range of well kept..."

Carolyn Scaddan

"This cosy place is busy with a relaxed, friendly crowed almost every night of the week, which shows they've got to be doing something..."

Hannah Schatz

"Whilst linked to a chain this has been turned into an excellent 'local' pub by the staff (Michael, Hayley & Louise). Great range of craft beers..."

Stephen Ruddell

"Wonderful range of craft ales, accompanied by satisfying bar meals. Great atmosphere with a warm welcome for expats and Brits making the long journey..."

David White

"Great little pub. Unknowingly went in as a tourist on a quiz night. Fun evening and great staff, drinks and atmosphere. Leeds gear teased out a few..."

Chris B

"Called in for a quick drink and something to eat. Venue a not that busy so service was excellent. Will..."

Glenda Main

"went to a pub quiz here and it was really fun. Great drinks and curly fries. Would..."

harry west

"My favourite, very friendly pub. Best beer in a real pint glass bestbcalue craft beer on tap in..."

David Adams

"The staff have always been super professional and kind in my visits. It's a nice place and will definitely be visiting again soon with friends!..."

lucy smith

"English style pub with a cosy front bar and a nice spacious outdoor area. A great range of beers Spring and Fern beers available on tap. Owners were..."

Ory

"A cosy local pub with a generous selection of craft beers on tap. Great pizzas and delicious curly fries for the kids and a range of old school board..."

David “Von” Garratt

"Fantastic local tavern. Felt like I was back in London with live music, cosy setting, and amazing staff. The pair behind the bar last night were top..."

Mike Harris

"Literally an older house remodeled into craftbeer bar, Sprig & Fern presents itself as a more elegant British pub, so much so that even some of the..."

Geoff Wilson

"A not so hidden gem on Tinakori Road. Just a short 10 - 12 minute walk from the Sofitel Hotel on Bolton Street. Try a tasting tray just to get a feel..."

Allan & Rose Hansen

"Lovely atmosphere n friendly staff food great...."

Mae Phillips

"Amazing service, cute cosy pub. Didn't eat so I can't comment on the..."

Jill Young

"Pretty classy, nice outdoor area. Feel like the upstairs area could've been made slightly nicer and more distinguishable. Really liked that it didn't..."

Anna Cammock-Nicholls

"The beer is great, the staff are lovely and helpful and the food is amazing. Walked the botanical gardens (which is next door) and then came here,..."

Kate Willcox

"awesome place, great beer and great..."

Chris Ramage

"Excellent selection of beers on tap, you can also get refills for at home imbibing or at the Botanic Gardens across the road during summer concerts...."

Foo Foo

"Yummy pizzas Friendly nd efficient service . Games for kids..."

Carole Lynskey

Mulberry Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"We poped in for breakfast yesterday and found the service great ,food and coffee where excellent as well, I'd recommend stopping by if you are..."

Timothy Dixon

"Found this place recently. Wish I'd known about it sooner. Staff are lovely and the best coffee I have had a..."

Lauren Walburn

"I regularly go here for breakfast, the service is great, they remember my name, and that I charge back to the hotel I am staying at. Food is great,..."

Carmen Fraser

"Great food. Good service. Price friendly. Perfect meal..."

Richard Moore

"The only place I've been to the most in..."

Mike Tran

"Great coffee, lovely service and amazing bacon!!!..."

David Kruse

"Lovely staff with a beautiful breakfast and coffee. Can’t fault anything at all, though the decor is a bit run down, but the food and beverages..."

Local Grams-ma

"The food is excellent more than you expect, I had the big breakfast & eggs Benedict very. Well made and bacon was good quality. Toast was good..."

Vanessa Short

"🍴Breakfast at MULBERRY GARDEN CAFE 🍒. Sat in their courtyard and treated ourselves with perfectly cooked 🥓& 🍌Waffles (maple syrup..."

Kayden Elmsly

"I rarely comment here unless a place is either very bad or extremely good. Have been going to Mulberry regularly for the last 6 months and less..."

Tim M

"Mulberry garden is a wonderful little hideaway on willis st. I went for:- A gorgeous cheese scone- Excellent poached eggs and black..."

John BP

"Good little wee gem without the crowd. Boasting a quiet sheltered courtyard out back, what more could you ask for. The service was good and the..."

Rosemary Young

"Came at 2:00pm and they still serve breakfast (points to that)I had a large flat white and halloumi with grilled mushroom and spinach..."

Vogue Foodie

"OKFrom memory this thin little cafe has had several hospo reincarnations. In the latest, as mulberry garden, it's been given a pleasant,..."

Duncan Galletly

"Great coffee here. Nice feel about the place and reflects the name; exposed brick tile flooring and cute surrounds. Not huge so has a cozy feel about..."

Charlie

"Cute wee cafe that I didn't know existed until it was recommended for a coffee catch up. Cabinet food selection is great. Food off the menu is good..."

RaeRae

"Fantastic place! I finally understand why my coworkers rave about this place. Great counter food, and a great venue for after work drinks. The..."

Suzanne

"I love this place! It's tucked away and serves excellent coffee and food.I've had dinners here before and have had no problems with food or..."

Asymmetriq

"Awesome food at reasonable prices and the service was great. My husband needed steak, eggs and chips (not on the menu) at about 11am, and the chef..."

Angela

"Very nice cafe - I think they're quite new, but they know what they're doing! Tasty food from the kitchen and also the counter. Great coffee too!..."

Alice

"Had a quick lunch here a week or to back. I opted for a burger and fries and it was fine. My wife had a salad and found it a bit bland and..."

Key Man

"The photo below shows what's left of my order of eggs benny. Very tasty and not over the top. Highly recommended. Ah, and the coffee is good too!..."

Fabio Lippo Boardmann

"BEST CURLY FRIES IN TOWN!!! The combination of the crispy fries in addition with the chicken seasoning they add on top….seriously, if you haven’t..."

Georgia Prince

"Hollandaise was amazing 😍 Also my Mocha came with a Jaffa after asking for no marshmallows..."

Matt Archer

"A great little find! Good coffee, generous portions that were very tasty and we didn’t have to wait long! Definitely worth a..."

Emma Groom

"Great coffee!!! Was so impressed by the oat flat white. Yummy as!! Friendly service + great food (ordered hash brown stack) + great coffee = Pleasant..."

Ada Wong

"The first time we came here, we booked and came in, there was only a few people, the food was quick and delicious! Cooked wonderfully! The second..."

Emily Thomas

"This place is amazing. Mere was just so lovely, she overheard us talking about my daughter being dairy free and she offered us an alternative for her..."

Dallyjl

"This funky place is long and narrow and one is never sure when it ends! It does end in a garden of sorts. There's even a covered seating area for..."

Margaret Crisp

"Pretty small cafe but lovely. Never had a bad coffee there. Good selection of teas & cabinet food. The cinnamon scrolls are really good. Some..."

Claire Smashcroft

Trade Kitchen

"Let me just say that this place makes the most amazing crunchy hot waffles I have ever had. Booked this place for a breakfast work function and we..."

Kristina Mastakova

"Loved loved loved the food. One in my party was very fussy about his steak and it was perfect, tender, soft, moist cooked perfection. Excellent..."

Lesley Gerrard

"Unusual dining but I really enjoyed the food. There's a level of unorthodox that transpires from the decor and it was sad that the waiter was working..."

Mana

"Quiet place for dining. Interiors are a bit dark. The entrees were OKish. I particularly liked the grilled pear and blue cheese on brischetta. It was..."

MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio

"Came here for lunch with a couple of colleagues and 2 others for a lunchtime catchup.The lunch menu was different from the one on Zomato..."

Henry Crawford

"The steak was cooked just as I like. The service was quick and professional. Good selection in a he lunch menu. Looking fir and to come for dinner...."

A.M.

"Friend and I ate here Friday night. Friendly, efficient service and the food was lovely. Nice entree and I had the pork and friend had chicken for..."

Tania W

"Just a quick note to say how much my mate from Melbourne and I enjoyed our meals and the general trade kitchen ambiance on Saturday..."

Hugh Karena

"Nice friendly service - good food (some interesting combinations specially the warm salad ) and..."

Kerry Keegan

"Our three-course-dinner was perfect - from the delicious and innovative food to the prompt, attentive and friendly..."

TAROT ZAMM

"Great Hallumi Hash, wouldn't let me change out the egg for toast or anything without paying full addional charge which most places are happy to..."

Bruce Batters

"The food was good, my wife and friends enjoyed the wine they picked. I was a little disappointed that they had run out of cider as I don't drink much..."

Don Hogben

"I was very very impressed with Trade Kitchen. Every dish was well presented and tasted even better than it looked. But the thing that I'd highlight..."

TJ Patel

"I like both the food and the atmosphere of this place. Have been for bkfast lunch and dinner and enjoyed all 3 menus. Good wine choices / pairing. So..."

Anne TIXIER

"Absolutely fantastic food, cannot recommend highly enough. The presentation was amazing, wish I'd taken photos. Far from mediocre. Service was..."

Ashley C

"Delicious meal! Excellent friendly service (including bringing a heater closer because I was cold.) They happily gave me vegetables instead of the..."

Chantelle Nunez

"Attended a business network breakfast here. In addition to the open plan seating, they have a private room seating about 18 or 20. The eggs Benedict..."

Morne Smart

"Had 2 three course meals with my wife and was absolutely stunned to see the quality of the food! Everything came out at the exact time needed and..."

Matt Butler

"I had one of the best meals I've had for a while. Delicious goats cheese soufflé with a tasty dressed salad, followed by the lamb served with a..."

Justine Burgess

"Excellent food, good service. Meals were just the right size - not too small, not too big. The food was elegantly prepared - not fancy, but very..."

Andrew Thompson-Davies

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were welcomed by friendly staff. We had reserved seating in the area that had great natural lighting. Our food came out quickly. Good sized..."

Tez H

"Great service Best Fish N Chips I have had in a long..."

Michael Buckley

"Food is amazing. Same with breakfast. Service is quick and friendly, with the venue being very clean and tidy..."

Ethan T

"Good place to have breakfast and catch up conversations. Relaxed..."

TAROT ZAMM

"Awesome buffet breakfast and really lovely..."

Sarah Wilson

"Nice dinner of Fish and..."

Sally Green

adil jaswal

Avida Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Had some lovely tapas hear earlier this week with some work colleagues. I was pleasantly surprised; having walked past many times but not..."

James Blackwell

"Enjoyed the drinks and nibbles yesterday. Surprisingly family friendly for an inner city bar catering mostly to the after office crew. Nice little..."

Abhi

"Pretty good! Attentive humorous service and a great range of tapas for sharing or hogging to yourself - whichever you fancy. The empanadas were s..."

EpiCurious

"We had to evacuate the hotel just when we're about to prepare dinner due to a fire alarm. So we thought of going to Avida while the firemen were busy..."

Mimifama

"I have to be honest - I am having a rather intense love affair with this place. I'm generally there at least once a week for a drink after work. ..."

Anna Garland

"We were heading to see AC/DC at Wespac but first we were looking for somewhere to eat. CBD was over-run with AC/DC fans and we were turned away from..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Loved this restaurant. Had lovely tapas on Saturday night and great service. Particularly recommend the tostada, calamari and the warm puffs. ..."

Justine Hall

"This is still my favourite local dinner option by virtue of its convenient location, tasty dishes and comfortable atmosphere. There's not much to..."

Pauline Smyth

"This was our second visit and the staff were just as friendly and helpful as last time. The food was delicious and the only thing I was disapointed..."

Sandy Palmer

"A great little sanctuary from a wet and windy Wellington day, the fire warmed us up quickly and a big glass of Spanish red disappeared in no time...."

Fleur

"Dined here for the first time last night. Three of us ordered two small plates each, which was more than enough. Each dish was delicious. Service..."

Philippa Lagan

"I was a bit doubtful about finding tapas catalanas in Wellington. Went to Avida for lunch with a friend and most most impressed. Excellent service..."

Cecilia Luxton

"I am trying to find authentic tapas in Wellington. Having fun trying. Avida was a great surprise. Bit of a wine loft atmosphere. Staff were..."

CCb

"Super value, great tapas, excellent house red and even better service. While the atmosphere and food are great, I really think its the service that..."

SET

"Visited for dinner during Wellington on a Plate. Loved their Wellington on a Plate menu, friendly and efficient service, nice atmosphere - busy..."

Michelle

"We were greeted on arrival by the Maitre d' and given a choice of seating. He stayed with our table for the evening and was a great help with both..."

Maria Lute

"Came here mid week for a catch up with friends. Great tapas menu - vey good selection. Recommend te honey goat's cheese puffs, the Catalan bread,..."

Sarah

"Staying nearby, so an easy choice for dinner for two. We just shared tapas and the house Spanish red. Was surprised by how good the house wine was!..."

TheSmythes

"Great food, Great service, will be coming back soon :) Interesting Menu that takes your taste buds on a magnificent journey. :) :) :) :) :) :) :)..."

Alice Harris

"Great casual atmosphere, lovely service, nice simple clean food. Perhaps lacking a little complexity in the flavours, but only for my taste. ..."

Ellise Connelly

"Lovely staff, fantastic tapas and paella. We love this restaurant and if I'd reviewed after our first visit it would be 5 stars. However our second..."

Steve Warne

"We've been long-time fans of dining at Avida, and popped in for our usual, only to find that they'd changd the menu! The Manager explained that..."

Eddy Winter

"This place knows how to prepare good tasty food. They back it up with great service and atmosphere, this served with a cold Estrella is hard to..."

John Arand

"I visited this restaurant on a weekday evening for dinner. There was not much choice for vegetarians, but the staff said they could do a gnocchi for..."

Shirish Paranjape

"Good food, vibes and service. Pros, we enjoyed the Spanish flavours in there. The potatoes tortilla, empanada and gambas were great. Cons, there was..."

María Paz Cárcamo Agüero

"Great tapas bar with good service, nibble food, and cool wine selection. Great for after work drinks and pre dinner..."

Graeme Wooller

"Lovely place for tapas and Dining, coming from Nelson we have been sorely missing the Spanish cuisine. We found it delightful, with friendly staff..."

Christian Heeg

"Good friendly service and the food was delicious. There were 4 of us and we ordered breads, dips and spiced nuts to start, then went on to have 5..."

Robyn McCorkindale

"Friendly place, good food and a great ambiance. Try the hot sardines with a fruit mock..."

Andrew Thrift

"I went for a. burger. It was the best burger. The service was very fast. I'll go definitely..."

Sascha Schwinn

"One of the best bars I've been to. Prompt table service, a very short wait for our meals to come out. Awesome range of foreign and domestic beers,..."

Ian Sadler

"Lovely relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff and tasty..."

Hamish Giles

"One of my favourite Wellington haunts. Always a great energy. Interesting wine list and delicious selection of tapas. Best to book if you want to be..."

elizabeth duncan

"Great little girls lunch. Tapas and cocktails. Food was great and cocktails hit the..."

amanda w

"A must visit spot, highly recommend!! Food, drink and atmosphere are..."

Faye Barrand

"Nice atmosphere and a fantastic wine selection. And enough that can be bought buy the glass rather than having to fork out for a whole bottle too...."

Gordon Nowell-Usticke

Bettys Function House And Bar

Accepts American Express

"Lucy's 21st on 12th Sept was so well organised . Food was great and loved the wall of rotating photos . A perfect , not too large venue with an..."

Philippa Connell

"Our fave place to hang out and party! Especially on the last Saturday of every month..."

Mi Casa Su Casa

"Lovely vibrant..."

Paddy Foss

"Sheep dip and VB, what else do you..."

Devan Nesbitt

"I had my 30th at Betty's last week and it was great, the best birthday I've had. The staff have exceptional customer service skills and..."

Pia Steiner

"This is the first review I have ever written, but this place was so good it deserves the effort!I went to Betty's on Saturday night for my..."

Sarah Leahy

"These guys have been host for some wicked functions, with an awesome deejay and sweet drinks. Can get a bit tight but everyone likes a bit of sweat..."

Gabe

"Perfect place for a private function. These guys put on perfect service and provide a really cool environment and some really good food for quite a..."

Tim Harding

"The wine list in this place is redonk. Straight up if you are cranking some of that high-class stuff book thr privy kitchen under the bar. SO..."

Tom Edgie

"We recently had an event at Bettys, and all I can say is WOW. They gave us the most amazing service, they accommodated all our requirements, our..."

Sarah

"A very nice and intimate place for special events like 21st. The bar is well stocked with the main stream drinks. Staff are very good at knowing how..."

Psyckers DO

"Had neice's 21st at Betty's. Great atmosphere. Finger food yummo. Fantastic..."

Lynda Goulden

"Amazing people, made organising my daughter's 21st birthday so easy. Went out of there way to make it personal and..."

Catherine Hansen

"Music was very good should get Morgan to dj more..."

Josh Tortise

"Great fun, great staff, fun atmosphere in a small..."

Dominick Coppinger

"Nice atmosphere, great friendly..."

Mack Wilson

"Great place for a private..."

John Henderson

"Nice space downstairs for..."

Terrie Berthold

"ShockOne decimated the dancefloor..."

Josh Mason

"OK but I'm waaaay told to be..."

Randy Ornicos

"Good music, good..."

Ryan Minnaar

"Love some..."

Craig Reeve

"Low key bar..."

Seth Aandewiel

"Mean place to ping..."

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