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93/100 (2899 ratings)
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"Pumpkin pizza and meatballs were fantastic! And the chocolate volcano...next level! Food was so great we ended up there again the following day!..."
Rohan
"Absolutely loved this place. Food was so good, ambience perfect and Stella was the best host. Even though they were fully booked, they happily..."
I'm Hungry
"Really appreciated the prompt and friendly hospitality from staff who made me feel welcomed. The bruschetta bread was soft and the..."
Veeral Patel
"Love anything that I ordered, especially the polenta chips. Good size and price and quality . Very busy place but with good..."
Tian Sweetly
"The food was really good. Fish was done perfectly and lamb rump was tender and juicy. Staff were accommodating. I recommend this place for first time..."
Anika Almadi
"Really enjoyed our dinner at Ombra. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was reasonably priced and delicious. Great atmosphere - would recommend..."
Littlemiss
"This place is AMAZING!I've been there with 2 friends on a Saturday night. We ordered two arancinis; a ciabatina; polenta chips; mozzarella,..."
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"Amazing Food and great atmosphere. If you are on Cuba street, don’t miss this place!! Gnocchi and Polenta Chips are out of this world!..."
The Hungry Glutton
"First visit to Welly and went to Ombra for lunch and we could not stop talking about how delicious these two meals were during our lunch. Had Gnocci..."
Juyeong Chang
"Awesome dining experience with my partner at Ombra! This is my first time visiting but it did not disappoint! Will go again to try other food on the..."
Hallie Low
"We went to Ombra after reading the reviews on Zomato and our expectations were pretty high! But it definitely did not disappoint, the service was..."
Courtney Millanta
"Amazing food however the rocket salad was disgustingly highly price for two mouth fulls was $10... the rest of the meals and drinks were amazing..."
Komal Swamy
"We had high expectations going here due to all the amazing reviews & they were all met! The service, ambience and food were all..."
Sarah Vera
"I came here for lunch and had a pizza and it was very tasty and tasted very authentic would highly recommend. The staff were very friendly and gave..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"The food here is delicious, one of the best restaurants in Wellington I’ve been to date. They have a rotating menu, so there’s always something..."
Steff.ho
"Decor, food and service is 10/10! Came for dinner, wait staff were present and attentive, immediately asked for drinks etc. Food came out and was..."
Charlotte Chazz Colgan
"One of the best italian resturants I've been to, with best quality and delicious food. Good vibes friendly staff. Will visit this place next time I..."
Tarun Parmar
"I promised the staff that my first line in the review would be that the Tiramisu was over! So there it is! One of the best Italian restaurants I..."
Bhavna
"Service was fantastic! The range of food choices really broadens your pallet. If I was to recommend any dishes, it would be the venison meet balls...."
Alex Von Lanthen
"I must say I'm very impressed with the 4.8 rating here on Zomato, so decided to try it for myself. And what better time than at the Wellington On A..."
James Ong
"This place allows you to order 3 or 4 plates per person which you can share to make up a meal. Just as well because there was so much on the menu I..."
Alyssa Martin
"Best Italian restaurant in Wellington. I don't say that lightly. Great food, great service, great ambience. Also, their Bellini's..."
Hubbabubba
"We stopped by on our travels through Wellington.Customer service was perfect, staff were very friendly, tentative and helpful.Meals were..."
Brando
"Lovely food. It's a busy place and I can see why. Standout dishes for me were the gnocchi and the brussel sprouts. The pizza was also good. Would..."
Hue Bullen
"Loved the service, drinks, and food. If you go you really should try the snapper, venison meatballs, and mulled wine and gorgonzola gelato - I kid..."
Matt L
"Very pleasant experience. Portion sizes were a bit small. Great staff and friendly service. We had a late lunch and place was still busy. Deserves a..."
Emma Thompson
"The best Italian food I've ever had. Not only that, but the whole experience from the initial warm welcome to the fantastic service to the beautiful..."
Paul O
"A lively place with friendly service and ambiance. The gnocchi is so delicious and tasty. Polenta chips, light and fluffy. Broccolini and beans are..."
Christy.destradi
"Great vibe, great service, great food. All of the sharing plates were delicious. The duck risotto, venison meatballs, and anchovy pizza notable. The..."
Gus
"Really delicious meals, the pappardelle pasta was very yummy and the server we had was so great explaining the menu to us as we didn’t understand..."
Steph Gully
"One of the best italian food i have ever had. Their pizzas are super tempting and totally filling and not big at all. Staff is very friendly and the..."
Manas Mittal
"Wow the place was packed out and we was offered seating and drinks while we waited for a table to become available.Once seated the food came..."
David Ent
"OutstandingService excellentFood the sameHad Arancini Balls and Polenta Chips to startThen the Roast Potatoes PizetteAnd the Lamb..."
Glenn Town
"Went here for my father’s birthday and had the best experience and filled to the brim in delicious decadent food! Our waiter was lovely and..."
Hannah.milne11
"What a great little restaurant in Cuba Street -Italian tapas.We had the white anchovies, Parma ham, two small pizzas, beef meatballs and..."
Austin
"This is a lovely restaurant for delicious Italian food. The staff are lovely and the food is delicious and hearty. We will definitely be..."
Megha Dogra
"Wonderful first experience that we couldn't stop raving about. For us the stars of the meal were definitely the pork belly saltimbocca and black..."
AJ
"••• Vegetarian Night •••I LOVED the 3seconds greeting! Highly Recommended! Well Done & Thank You (both customer service +..."
MarvellousSeven
"Wonderful service, just want to thank in particular the blonde waitress in the red shirt who served my group who went out of her way to accommodate..."
Nicole Paterson
"Ombra is all about Italian food & their menu has many favourites. One recommendation was their meatballs, & having enjoyed the ones from Baduzzi in..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Had lunch at Ombra. All shared food, everything was delicious and reasonably priced. We shared 4 different serves of meatballs, two pizzas,..."
Ldimm
"Very nice gnocchi great atmosphere we really enjoyed this place will definitely return next time in wellington great prices. Portions are little on..."
Justin Todd
"Always consistently good service, up there with Scopa and other Wellington favourites. Solid options for wine and beer but the food is next level...."
Cam Newman
"YUM! I moved away from Wellington seven years ago and visit home around once a year - I can't remember what used to be in this spot, but who cares...."
Shanna
"Love, love, love this place! Beautiful food in a lovely atmosphere. Generally order 3-4 dishes to share and enjoy every one. Must have the gnocchi..."
Grace
"The interior was all stripped down to the bare minimum which made it look really cool! The food very good I recon! It's a shame we only here..."
Ethan Liaw
"Great food fantastic atmosphere and brilliant service. The option to order sharing plates is a fantastic idea and love the food choices. Not..."
Jason Berryman
"SO yum, been here twice and will definitely be going back soon. A really nice atmosphere and great food, some favourites are the gnocchi and the..."
Brittany Robson
"I love this place!Had the Eggplant Parmigiana (pictured) and it was absolutely delicious. The perfect combination of crunchy and soft; good..."
Jen
"Had two of us stop in for lunch. Lovely food, great service and nice atmosphere. The only bugbear was I had to go back to work.... Would definitely..."
Chris Cattermole
"Fantastic ambiance, superb food, and impeccable service. Despite arriving during the busiest part of the night, we were warmly welcomed by the maitre..."
Johann Go
"The only problem is knowing what to pick...We came in for a light lunch and left a few pounds heavier. But it tasted well worth the added..."
Mya
"Well in must be precise while writing this one....What makes a great dining experience ...Ambience + good host + good host + good service +..."
Colaco.cassius
"This is a great little restaurant.Saturday evening dinner, walk in, no booking.  Very courteously greeted and asked if we would like to wait 10..."
Magpie
"Great food and great service.  We loved everything we tried.  Even though it was really busy all the staff were friendly and went out of their way..."
Michelle Clarke
"Great dinner here the other night- the desserts are always a highlight. Great options not to big and really good prices. Service can sometimes be a..."
Theo
"Oh my gosh where do I even start. I would say this is definitely one of my favourite places in welly and I am itching to get back. We had the Roasted..."
Steph Michie
"Delicious and cheap for two people!! We are super happy with the mean we had the service was great too!!! We had venison meatballs, gnocchi and lemon..."
Dee Elizabeth Noble
"For great authentic Italian food hit this spot up in Wellywood! Decent tapa portions full of flavour and bloody great price all this for $71 sheeeet..."
Alwayseating
"Wonderful food, great service. Stayed in Wellington for a week last November and ate at ombra 3 times! Looking forward to going there again fir wow..."
Fliss Butcher
"Came here on a whim for a late Friday dinner. They were no longer serving the full menu but from what we tasted of the restricted menu, this place..."
Emily Pavey
"This place has such a fun environment with enthusiastic and attentive staff who are always onto it. We mentioned that it was my friends birthday and..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Had the mozzarella carroza for ciccheti which was delicious on the inside but the bread was slightly over cooked. Also had the Pollo chicken, olive..."
Mana
"What an awesome concept, Italian tapas! Each dish was rich in unique flavor. Some of the best food I've eaten. Decent prices and the staff were all..."
Evan Roberts
"Service was great, love most of the dishes. Really enjoyed it. Only didn't like the Nutella banana pizza which is literally a pizza bread with..."
Jenny
"This is now my official welly favourite. A quirky place with warm atmosphere. The dishes are small designed to be shared with friends. We had a..."
Christian
"I went here with my partner for a weekend away in Welly. The restaurant was full when we arrived, but after sitting down for a drink we were offered..."
Emma Clark
"Nice little place. Service is quite good considering how busy it is especially for dinner. A friend and I ordered a San Marzano pizzette, lamb..."
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"Came here for a birthday dinner with my parents and a few friends from Auckland. We all ordered separate dishes and shared them which worked out..."
Shalom Ngaro
"Really enjoyed our tapas at Ombra, there is a great menu with lots of variety and generous portions. The staff were very helpful and friendly, even..."
James Cole
"What a fabulous find Ombra is. After reading a few reviews here we though heck yeah let's give it a whirl. From the moment we sat down the service..."
Denys McEneaney
"On a cold and grey Sunday afternoon Ombra provided the lift we needed. The food was out of this world, every plate we ordered outdid the last. The..."
Annie
"Has to be one of the best restaurants in Wellington. Casual dining with excellently prepared food. The decor, atmosphere and service are all..."
Eric The Great
"This place is superb. The food is incredibly simple, yet authentic and about as tasty as is possible. I've tried pretty much everything Wellington..."
Pauline Smyth
"Excellent restaurant. We loved the food, great taste, beef risotto was absolutely delicious, nothing like anything I've seen before. Lamb was cooked..."
Natasha Caccioppoli
"Have only been here once before but a great place to go if you like sharing and tasting lots of different items. We ordered too many carbs so got..."
Jayna Patel
"Highly recommend this Italian restaurant. Various choices in dishes full of different flavours. So delicious! Will be going back for more..."
J Isla
"Italian Giants Ombra, certainly impresses with its selection of tapas and drinks.Kicking off with a robust shot of caffe had me primed for..."
Medium_Rare
"Great service, attentive and efficient. Such a good vibe, small busy and beautiful decoration. Ordered polenta and pizzette, so delicious! Simple but..."
Assalazarian
"Went to Ombra for the first time today and thought their menu had a really nice selection and actually quite cheap!I had the Rosemary, sea..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Came here with two friends who are Wellingtonians who recommended this place. Its an Italian tapas restaurant with a modern clean layout and friendly..."
FoodiePhysician
"Ombra is best enjoyed as an experience, not a meal. The mood, people, decor and tapas-style menu lend the restaurant the air of a homey, relaxing..."
Audra Lord
"Unfortunately on my last visit here was with a vegetarian, whilst I'm lactose intolerant, so it was hard to find dishes we would both enjoy. However,..."
Josh
"Loved the venison meatballs the flavours were just so clever and well balanced. Would have loved the meatball to be a bit less dense. The eggplant..."
Lex Antony Huang
"Beautiful food, friendly staff and warm atmosphere...."
Newtownboys
"This place has the most beautiful food. I have been back several times. I have recommended this place to multiple people. Despite the..."
Kimmie W
"I REALLY wish there was a 6 out of 5 rating for this place, because Ombra really is my favourite restaurant in Wellington.   I've been so many times..."
Anna Garland
"Went here for breakfast with the wife on New Year's Day - great wait staff. He quickly pointed out the hazelnut filled donuts weren't available but..."
JaimeC
"Went to Ombra on a spur of the moment foodie whim and was richly rewarded with one of the best evenings ever. All the food was exquisite and..."
BKL
"Hands down best Italian cuisine in Wellington I've had so far! We arrived at Ombra around 9pm, a time I'd normally consider late for dinner...."
Sophia
"Awesome place for little plates of Italy. Has Peroni on tap;) Great ambiance and vibe. Helpful and friendly staff. In a great location in Central..."
Melanie Kolman
"Loved the food and customer service. Such a beautiful and unique experience???? The food for me was something I had never tried and I'm not really..."
Gina Matenga
"I had a fantastic late night dinner here with some friends. They were very accomodating when we rang up and requested a table at 9.30pm. The food was..."
Heather Scott
"Just loved the food, there was variety, and everything was extremely tasty. I would highly recommend others to visit.  Staff were most helpful, many..."
Annie Alder
"Great service, excellent food, and a really good atmosphere. The venison meatballs were exquisite, and the risotto was delicious and all finished of..."
Isaac Prentice
"Really nice food! However we were sitting near the door which closes really slowly letting in a whole lot of cold air, and the server was slightly..."
Harry Chapman
"Absolutely delighted with the food. Fresh, flavourful, simple, bursting with flavours. After eating here, it's easy to understand why this place is..."
Wilson Chau
"Ombra has an Old World charm that made us feel at home right away. This was further reinforced by the warm, friendly but unobtrusive service. The..."
Minnie Sarmiento Tabilog
"Popular for a reason - service, food and good wine selection.Last Sat night, arrived just after 6 pm, it was packed with diners and drinkers; it..."
Joyce Tam
"Love this place. Great food at reasonable prices and really attentive staff. Can't recommend highly enough. Went with 2 fussy eaters and everyone was..."
Sue McRae
"Went to Ombra with the dark rider last night.Busy and crowded but that didnt stop us being seated after a moderate wait at the bar. The..."
Mhairead Connor
"I went to Ombra for the first time in November to catch up with some girl friends and we just loved the atmosphere and nibbly food so much that we..."
Flora Gotlieb
"I was astounded to read the review re bad service etc. I visited Ombra for the first time last Sat after a great review from a friend. It was..."
Louise
"Great building and atmosphere - buzzing on a Friday night. Friendly and efficient staff. Food was delicious. A wide range of small plates to choose..."
Heather Kirkman
"Took my neice who is a uni student there for a treat and we were not disappointed. The food and service were excellent - the best I have had in..."
Madhu
"AMAAAZING!Friendly helpful service and great atmosphere.The food was great, my favourite the Baccala Crostino and the Saffron..."
Emily
"Superb meal, lots to choose from and share. Petit dishes allowed me to pick several to try and each one was beautifully presented and sensational..."
Mariana Andrews
"luuvved the bustling busy but accommodating hype of Ombra. Kai was superb and fun. Definitely going back and recommending to others. The Italian..."
Ata
"I was surprised by amazing food and very friendly service at Ombra last night. At a Wednesday night we had to wait for a table, while having a drink..."
Lindap
"If you are after something different then this is the place. Small italian tapas. With a large variety of dishes to cater for all..."
Rosemary Young
"Did not disappoint. Best Italian food I have had in Wellington - must try the lamb and rosemary meatballs. Will definitely be going back to try..."
Amelia McMaster
"Do it! Go there! Finally Tapas is a happening thing in Wellington.People are good, Prosecco is good, Peroni is good, have fun enjoy and do..."
David Howard
"The food here is amazing! Small tasty plates, and enough to keep the vegetarians happy. such a nice way to eat, and it often works out really cheap..."
Mary Jane Thomas
"This place cooks seriously delicious food. It is in the style of a venetian bacaro, the food comes in small servings so you order a selection to go..."
Sophie Hunter
"This is a very cool spot to come with friends for relaxed shared dining. All the food we had was yummy, small portions but fine for 3 of us to share..."
Gillian Burrow
"This is such a cool bar. Come here a lot with friends, the kai is reka (tasty) and the wine list is good. Interesting and not the usual selection..."
Kai Luv
"Stopped by for a solo dinner and they were able to seat me at the bar (which I prefer anyway) pretty quickly. Staff was friendly, and the food (a..."
Edgar Liu
"Went here for a Thursday lunch, luckily didn’t seem to need a booking. The service was fantastic. We were very well attended to, water was always..."
Isabella Clague
"Small, gets very busy. Meats very nice. They make a good mojito. Very nice meal. Not too aesthetics inside but good food. Delicious..."
Augustine De la Crouse
"Nice place and food was delicious. Very crowded and was lucky to find a place and didn't have to wait. The duck rissoto is a must try in my..."
Ivan Bien
"Very delicious food and such yummy drinks I love the music they play inside as well it lights up the atmosphere with its vibes if you are in new..."
Black Cherry
"Took my son for his birthday 🎂 love the shared plates vibe, beautiful flavorsome food, happy hour 😋 will definitely go..."
Heidi Kursteiner
"BEST restaurant in Wellington cbd. It is a must visit whenever I am there. The quality of the food is always top tier, cooked to perfection and the..."
Ju W
"Service was on point I'd say despite it being a Good Friday holiday. And of cos, the food was really awesome. We had the Flatbreads, Polenta Chips,..."
Eileen Lui
"Excellent food and very friendly staff. Atmosphere was lovely and relaxed for dinner. We were there for a friends birthday, and the staff even let us..."
Kate Strawbridge
"Food was awesome. Absolutely love the Gnocchi, and Tiramisu. They don't have mocktails in the menu, but you can request the staff to make them and..."
Aulia Perdue (Luoxqi)
The Larder
92/100 (1031 ratings)
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"We presented at lunch with 7 people and they accommodated us with a smile at a bit of a smaller table because other tables were reserved. The service..."
Kirsten S
"Such a joy to be at The Larder today. The kitchen team excelled - if you haven't been lately- it's worth treating yourself. And if the Confit duck is..."
Kaz H
"Went in search of Wellington's best cheese souffle, and we found it. Most delicious meal I've had out for a while. Accompanying salad was perfectly..."
Holly Robinson
"We were in the area for the Weta tours and popped in to grab a quick bite prior, and it was so good we went back for lunch. I don’t have photos..."
Lily
"Good place to have brunch and the food selection good. But asked for poached eggs that were not so runny but they came out quite runny. Seemed..."
Laurence Chiu
"Outstanding WOAP 23 burger. Tasty blood orange Kombucha too. Thanks Larder..."
Nicholas Cooper
"Great food, the chef is definitely a champion. But we found some things overpriced (especially the sides). Each time I come, I wonder how much I..."
Sophie Black
"Likely one of Wellingtons better seasonal food restaurants for fine dining. Have eaten here on five occassions and each time has been an excellent..."
Graeme Wooller
"Went out of our way to find somewhere great for a special birthday lunch - not disappointed in any way. Worth travelling across Wellington for...."
Charlie Lear
"It's an amazing breakfast place, just within working distance if you are visiting the Weta Cave. The food was delicious with beautiful plating. The..."
BYZM
Oikos
90/100 (700 ratings)
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"Always busy, excellent and authentic food. Take-away is also managed very efficiently. Not more needs saying, really but apparently you need to..."
Lyra Helion
"Fabulous cosy restaurant, excellent food, very friendly and professional service. The crumbed feta (entrée) and set yoghurt (dessert) are must..."
Katy Le Roy
"Simple but welcoming deco. This new place is quite busy to pay to book in advance. The menu is rather simple but does contain some good choices...."
Christian
"Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Cannot go past the delicious sesame crumbed feta 👌 we also sampled the lamb, meatballs, souvlaki and..."
Julia King
"First time eating authentic Greek food and drinks, and it was absolutely delicious! 💯 will highly recommend this restaurant. Went here for my..."
Lisita Aloua
"Authentic Greek Delights! Oikos Hellenic Cuisine is a hidden gem. From the moment you step in, you're greeted with warm hospitality and transported..."
Maggie Wang
"A small boutique restaurant that gives a vibe of old style home cooking and dining. Most guests getting up and talking to chefs and thanking them for..."
Raunaq Bhogal
"Loved everything about this spot. Food was amazing,, especially Halloumi fries and the chicken..."
Ashita Nepak
"This restaurant is absolutely the hidden gem of Wellington. Whatever you order you must order the lamb. It is insane how good it..."
Jason Toi
"The food was absolutely amazing! Kudos to the chef who prepared all our meals. The cauliflower was drizzled with so much herbs and flavour, and the..."
Dominic and Grace In Love
"We ordered takeout from here on a Saturday night. Food was delicious and all made to cater to Gluten intolerance. Ordered 3 mains and 3..."
Mat Bagnall
"Absolutely phenomenal meal. For me, the sesame feta and homemade pita was the highlight and for my husband, it was the chicken and orzo served under..."
Alexa Dunkle
"The food is great!. One of my new favorite places in Wellington. I've been twice in recent months and recommend it for a relaxed night out with good..."
Dean Walker
"Had a great dining experience with a friend. We went halves on the sharing menu and it was well worth it. Delicious and well..."
Dean 01
Cin Cin
88/100 (2119 ratings)
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"Friendly customer service. Didn’t have a booking for an evening meal, but was able to get a table for two. Had the special entree, stuffed zucchini..."
Chelsea
"Have been here a few times before, the restaurant has a very cool 'little Italy' vibe. the servers are sometimes not super friendly which is a shame..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"My boyfriend and I went to this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. All the food and atmosphere were so great, especially in winter, sitting..."
Vicky Yiu
"Nice place. A little slow, but it was busy. Food was great. Cheap and cheerful- not pretentious. Will definitely be back. Casual dining at its best..."
Seamus
"Absolutely Amazing. Best Italiano Cucina in town bar none in my humble opinion. Great atmosphere. Wonderful staff. Great music. Will definitely be..."
Dustin Robert Parr
"I went last night with my partner we had a fabulous evening. I will bring my family and friends. I would like to say thank you to John you were so..."
Maraki Neonakis
"Came here for dinner the other day and to be honest hadn't been here for ages and the last time the experience was seriously underwhelming. This time..."
Jade Amber
"Food is fabulous, despite the menu saying there could be a wait it came out very quickly. Service is excellent. Only downfall is it's extremely hot..."
Robyn Wilson
"Dinner at 6pm on a week day. It was busy. I've never been here before and the thing that struck me most was the size of the place once you're inside...."
Sean P E Fleming
"We enjoyed our first time at CC.  Owner and staff were very friendly and helpful.  The Calamari was very tasty and the snapper was perfectly cooked..."
Harvey
"Aside from having to practically scream at the person next to me to be heard, had an absolutely fab dinner. Calamari best I've ever had, pork and..."
Megha Dogra
"Orders two pizzas. These were nice, prices were a little high given the whole concept of minimalist pizza toppings. Pleased to find a gluten free..."
Cookingkenny
"First time at CinCin and it was extremely pleasant. The atmosphere was lovely and I really enjoyed the live music. Our server was polite and..."
Brooklynstoddart
"This is my favourite restaurant. Brilliant choices in the pasta, the pizzas are fantastic and the steak, pork and fish.... there's nothing I don't..."
Sam Fisher
"Good food but price was a bit higher than average Italian places in town. A good selection of dishes. I liked my choice of pork fennel pasta. The..."
Christian
"I went there with my wife and daughter on a Saturday night and it was very busy. We didn't have a booking but we got fitted in by the staff. We got..."
Ian De Terte
"I visited CinCin for the first time last night. The food, service and atmosphere were lovely. I had the PROSCIUTTO salad, which I often do when..."
Fern
"Very nice salad! However waitresses were rushing and not very professional. A girl threw the dish onto the table and ran away. I know it's fast pace..."
Thanh Hà
"We enjoyed a fantastic meal, there was no discernible difference between eating here and eating they same meal in Italy. We will definitely be back...."
Royden Shierlaw
"Food has always been good. The service is great and you aren't kept waiting long. Food gets to the table really quick which is awesome. The decor is..."
Monique
"Def recommend to anyone, this photo doesn't even do it justice!! So delicious, dairy free options for most dishes and wow so filling!! Service is..."
Kelsi Butler
"Recommended by the hotel we were at. $100 paid. I had the rabbit ravioli which was very good although $25 for 5 pieces of pasta was in my opinion a..."
Spanner
"Lovely place, beautiful food and the best service in town - a super special place for any occasion and highly recommend to all that want real Italian..."
Briarley Laban
"Our restaurant of choice for any family celebration, Food delicious and the staff ? couldn't get better. I had the special of the evening Paua..."
Vivienne Parker
"Everything about our experience here was amazing. It was our anniversary dinner and we couldn't have picked a better place. Can't fault the..."
Anastasia Haidakis George
"Cin Cin is a true Italian Restaurant in Wellington, NZ. We dined on the Tuesday after New Years and the place was packed. Worth noting there was no..."
James Blass
"Me and my sister were craving Italian food and have decided to have dinner at this place. The staff were very accommodating and friendly as soon as..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Thanks to John and the team for another great experience at Cin Cin. Our 5 year old specifically chose to go to Cin Cin to celebrate her fifth..."
Mighty Will
"Thank you so much for fitting us in after WOW 2016 .... Such a great show had to be finished with some great food so we came here as they have Vegan..."
Coz I Can
"I guess when you have a large group with an appetite for great food it's only fitting that you make a special evening out of it. Last night one of my..."
Mana
"Fabulous restaurant! Had dinner (4 adults, 2 kids) at CinCin last night - pizzas were delicious, carbonara was delicious, seafood linguine was..."
Vanessa Bradford
"Fabulous. Flavour, Fun, Friendship, Family, and Value. I don't know if CinCin is considered to be one of those in places to "be seen", but it's a..."
EMN
"The food here was delicious! They catered to gluten-free and vegetarian, everything came out quickly and the staff were lovely. They even let our..."
Stacy Heyman
"What an excellent restaurant with super friendly and efficient service. I had the pepperoni pizza and the delicious chocolate torta for desert...."
Ross
"Overall good mood and friendly service. The food came out timely however unfortunately the pasta was not al dente. The calamari and garlic bread was..."
Couple Of Cheap Westies
"Fantastic food, great atmosphere. Popped in here on a whim and glad we did! Love the option to have a platter for 1 and my partner had pasta which..."
Steph Michie
"Absolute 10/10 food and 10/10 service. Would recommend to any Italian fan, the carbonara is just to die for! Such a warm and charming environment and..."
Daisy McDermottroe
"Great experience at CinCin tonight. Great atmosphere and a welcome warmth after the cold wind of Wellington! My husband and I shared the calamari..."
Katie Harris
"Went today for a bit of a party so got to sample a couple of pizzas, have a good look around and spend a good couple of hours here. Decor is awesome..."
Team Thomas
"Such a cute place!!! Had been wanting to go for a while and wasn't disappointed. The menu all looked so good and was difficult to choose what we..."
Mia Henry-John
"Lovely evening here! Had the antipasti, mushroom risotto and Denard pizza (which was out of this world). The staff were so lovely and helpful, and..."
Anna
"My favourite Italian restaurant! Favourite dishes are the Italia Bruschetta entrée, Seafood linguine , Cabonara & their traditional Italian pizzas..."
Grace B
"We went to Cin Cin last week for dinner,the atmosphere was amazing. we had perfect calzone, it was full of flavours, and the seafood risotto which..."
OV
"Went here last Saturday for dinner with two friends. Even though it was really busy and we showed up without a reservation we were seated on a nice..."
Ava
"Had the most delicious vegan pizza there WITH vegan cheese! Best I've ever had in my life!! Great service and the staff is so friendly as well!!..."
Leoma Visser
"Food is amazing and very well-priced for authentic Italian. We have been several times and had the carbonara, seafood marinara, garlic bread and..."
Shawnee Westerman
"I'm only just getting around to reviewing this place - I go there ALL THE TIME!Sure, the food is great - the best pizzas/calzones in Wellington..."
Gareth Ruck
"Easily the best customer service in Wellington! Great food, great value. End up here at least once a week and its always amazing. Highly..."
Trina
"B. E. A. utiful! Got seated almost before we walked in the door. Drinks fairly quickly after we had sat. Italian wine = delicious. The young lady who..."
Charlie Fogarty
"Looking for a quick bite before movie, went in for antipasto for 2 - stayed for pizza and risotto. Awesome service, these guys made us feel so..."
Linda Fisher
"Had the best service from the waiters that I have ever recieved in my experience of dining. The service was quick, the waiters were always around for..."
Ashleigh Hutchinson
"Fantastic place. Food was absolutely delicious, owner and maitre d' wer wonderful, friendly and very helpful. We had a great eveing here and will be..."
Katie Francis
"what a treat, a new addition to Cuba street, walked by and they had a staff member outside welcoming people which is nice looked at the menu while we..."
Venessa.hoskins
"We had a glamour Friday night here. A random choice, as it didn't look pretentious. Were made welcome at the bar while waiting for a table to come..."
Doug Kemp
"Went there last Saturday with a group of 14.Ordered the schiacciata and the vege calzone. Bread was great and there was heaps of it...."
Johnny Fürst
"Went here for a late dinner with a group after work. As we arrived around 10pm only pizza was available as they had had a very busy night, which we..."
Robert P.
"I've dined at Veni Vidi Vici a number of times now either with a large party of friends or dinner for two or just calling in for a class of wine on..."
Deborah DeNard
"Visited Wellington for a few nightsa couple of weeks ago and staying t a hotel on Cuba Street, we wondered up down the street to find a new eatery..."
Samantha M
"Went to VVV last week for the first time and can only recommend it. We were there on a Friday night and they had live music playing, hich was..."
Michelle B
"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
Scopa Pizzeria
87/100 (2511 ratings)
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"This cafe has the best $10 meal Monday to Thursday and the best tiramisu I’ve ever..."
Bibi Honore
"Best hot chocolate in town! It's very rich, équivalent of à proper meal for a girl like myself. It's a must try when you visit Wellington!..."
Alice Ma
"Came here for a short break from studying in the afternoon and was absolutely stunned (in a good way) by the amazing hot chocolate they have on their..."
Ken Wong
"The food was amazing and the hot chocolate is one of the best in the..."
Echorus2005
"You can’t beat Scopa for their $8 Margherita lunch deal. Not the most wow Magherita of all time, but for $8 it’s an actual steal. The Chili oil..."
Anna
"Food was alright. I like the generous piece of fish in the burger but the bun was a bit thick for my taste.Service was excellent as..."
James Voong
"The pasta was absolutely delicious and the service was genuine. The gramigna was cooked just right and toppings were good balanced. The only down..."
Authenticity
"Been to Scopa multiple times for pizzas and mains, always great flavours with a busy atmosphere. I only just found out about their hot chocolates..."
Neeraj Kumar
"Service was 11/10. I heard from fellow Aucklanders that the hot chocolates were worth a stop and they did not disappoint! Swung by for a quick meal..."
Aleisha T
"I love Scopa and come here all the time for dinner. Their pizzas are amazing, its great service and the vibe in the restaurant is great. the staff..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"Not bad! Much better impression of the ambience in person compared to the photos I looked at. We started with the marinated olives, very nice. Then..."
Faz Mottram
"Nice beautiful spot. Perfect for a small group of friends.Nice selection of beers and amazing italian hot chocolate. Highly recomend to try..."
Tarun Parmar
"Amazing service and wonderful food. Great place for a small group. They were able to cater for my requests with no fuss. Portion sizes left us..."
Eating My Way Around
"Went there for the Italian Hot Chocolate after I had heard so much about it. The size (I ordered a large at $6) can be deceiving. It might look..."
Michelle M Almeida
"Nice little restaurant. Focaccia starter was tasty. My partner had the Beetroot risotto which was ‘amazing’. I have the Carne pizza, which was..."
Puddles
"Food is always top notch! I am a sucker for their amazing hot chocolates that are ten times better than a regular hot choc but the same price! The..."
Foodie
"Scopa Caffe Cucina is such a nice place. I’ve been here so many times, and the service has been outstanding on every visit. Make..."
Sheryl
"The pizza here is simply fantastic. The most authentic Italian vibes in Wellington. Nothing bad to say. If you have heard good things..."
Food Fanatic
"I’ve come here every time I’ve visited Wellington and make sure to grab a pizza here. Always excellent, to the point where it’s become my..."
Kristina Mastakova
"BEST HOT CHOCOLATE I HAVE EVER HAD!! it’s like eating a chocolate pudding! Only $4 for the regular size which is so cheap! A must-try if you are..."
Lizzie
"The most amazing Pizza in Wellington. It's my annual ritual when I come to this Windy City. The woodfired Pizzas are out of the world!!! And the Hot..."
Kausthub Desikachar
"good food and environment,also location. specially have nice wheather. I will come back again:)..."
黄薇恩
"Ate at scopa on the 2nd January, there wasn't many restaurants open but I'm glad this one was. It was very busy and we hadn't booked so had to wait..."
Megha Dogra
"Good place for a tasty pizza or pasta especially if you like veg options as the menu is filled with non- meat choices. Both dishes were very..."
Christian
"1st visit for lunchBusy atmosphere and friendly staff.Tried pasta which was divine (be aware - it was a special lunch menu and quantity was..."
Jimon007
"This is a lovely place to have coffee on a windy day in wellington by busy Cuba street. The cafe has a lovely setting and is very comfortable..."
Kenji
"TWr came on a very busy night and the staff were friendly and the service was great. We start the bar and enjoyed both dinner and drinks. I highly..."
Monty88
"We only came here for the hot chocolate and dessert. The hot chocolate was thick and nice but was not as rich as I expected it to be. The affogato..."
Annie Bananie
"Had a good dinner a Scopa a few weeks ago. We needed to wait for a while for a table but wasn't a bother and they look after you. Food when we..."
Theo
"Great meal and great service. I had the blue cheese and roasted pumpkin gnocchi which was perfectly seasoned and light fluffy gnocchi. Tiramisu for..."
Neil Bryden
"In the fray of assignments and deadlines i came here tonight for a quick Ish bite to eat. My friend had the bruschetta while I had the Formaggie..."
Mana
"Went there for lunch on a Saturday ordered the special pizza which had pulled pork, (something similar to) kale, and olives. The pizza base was..."
Nikki Paton
"We came on a Saturday here and although busy they found us a table. We had red wine which was a good price and good flavour (we are white wine..."
Stacy Heyman
"Had the seafood pasta dish and it was the best pasta I have ever had! Beautiful al dente pasta with the best sauce. The seafood was perfection. We..."
Wendy M
"Hubby and I had a celebratory lunch here yesterday and were very grateful it was open during that awkward time between lunch and dinner. I went for..."
Siobhan
"Another fabulous evening at Scopa! I've always had great experiences everytime I've been to Scopa, and Tonight was no exception. As always..."
Suzanne
"Very busy on a Friday night but the staff seemed organised and our food was quick to arrive. The calamari and caprese salad to start were good, and..."
Marley
"Had an amazing experience at Scopa last night, pre show drinks and dinner. Us girls shared a bottle of wine, gluten free pizza and a salad. The wait..."
Kylie
"We have enjoyed many meals at Scopa over the years.  It is an efficient operation - sometimes cursed with staff that are "too cool for..."
Philip Reeve
"Went for brunch with friends. Good service with friendly waiting staff. Food was good, with a reasonable selection of food available...."
Eileen Basher
"Had a delicious pizza at Scopa the other day. It was a simple pizza: tomato base, a few prawns, rocket, and I added a good dose of chilli oil and it..."
LucyGoosey
"A nice basic meal here, pizza for lunch. A tasty coffee and the pizza was enjoyable. A good location in Cuba St with friendly service and comfortable..."
James Cole
"My favourite brunch spot in Wellington. They make great pizzas and the hot chocolate is the best in Wellington! I have never had a bad..."
Gerhard Joseph
"This is the first time I went to a proper Italian restaurant and I loved it. The food was refreshing and different. We ordered the Pasta of..."
Jayita
"Amazing hot chocolate and great service. The pastas are perfect and have so much sauce and cheese while the pizzas are crusty and have quality..."
Grace Ko
"I've always recommended Scopa to anyone coming in from out of town but after my last visit on new years day it was less than satisfactory. Once..."
Vicki Wong
"Visiting from Oz! Now regretting I don't live in Wellington because that was truly the best pizza I have ever eaten - Gorgonzola, walnuts, truffle..."
DL
"Faultless service, friendly staff and fantastic food. Dined with friends from out of town and they still raving about it the next day.Ice..."
Andrew Guy
"Stopped in for a quick brekkie after arriving in Wellington. Nice location on a corner & inviting decor.Service was great - even checked in..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"went to scopa the other day with a few friends I ordered the ox tongue ravioli which I found delicious =) and the pizza we had was also yummy I..."
James Fale
"We had saw the poster for 'Every Tuesday gets special magherita for 8 dollar', so we decided to give it a go. Pizza is tasty, worth the price. Hot..."
Kate Yan
"Friendly, fast service in this intimate little spot amongst the hustle and bustle of Cuba Street! An abundance of delicious things to choose from on..."
Mia Henry-John
"We had hot choc definitely the best in NZ , the pizza was very good we well , great seating and service , we enjoyed our quick meal at scope..."
Fiona
"Best hot chocolate in town! Haven't tried many of the dishes, but the pizza is delicious and ice cream with olive oil and black salt is to die for!..."
J Isla
"Amazing dinner location! One of the best pizzas I have had in a long time.Ate with a gluten free friend who ordered the gluten free base-which..."
Jaffa
"I think this is the best porridge in Wellington. Why? Nutty, creamy, thick porridge on a cold day served with runny cream. What more could you ask..."
Christine
"Had the tiramisu and the hot chocolate; the hot choc was delicious thick rich and very filling. Not sure what it was thickened with but was very..."
FoodiePhysician
"Honestly although their hot chocolate is very good, I know of one better. Well worth the visit though. Excellent service and good food. Will come..."
Steven Lee
"OK so I must start with this... SCOPA IS A HOT CHOCOLATE GENIUS!! Seriously it has some of the best hot chocolate that my tastebuds have ever had the..."
Alicia McQuade
"Came in tonight - great food! Really yummy pizza and starters - had Margarita with added mushroom and rocket. Service was good and staff really..."
Mueslilo
"Wonderful pizza, decent pasta and an unrivalled hot chocolate. Fantastic place to go for a casual dinner with a reasonably relaxed vibe. The wait..."
Josh
"I am not a hot choc fan but i LOVE the hot choc here! Heaps of sitting available. Lovely atmosphere. The staffs are friendly :) i would..."
Apple Chan
"Beautiful pizza and red wine just like they do in Italy and if you want a good deal go on a Tuesday and get your margarita for $10 - perfect bases..."
Claz
"This place was recommended by a friend to try out in Wellington. We shared a pizza which was pretty good but the stand out of the meal has to be the..."
Kwan-Lyn
"Had a very pleasant time at Scopa this evening. Our table of 4 shared 3 pizzas and the rocket salad between us, which proved to be plenty...."
Robert P.
"The paparedelle is to die for! I don't know how you can get such amazing flavor out of such simple ingredients. The wait staff was very nice and..."
Leighanne Boone
"Coffee while well brewed was quite expansive for a small cup. My partner had their big breakfast (scopa carne) which is shown in the attached photo...."
Lex Antony Huang
"Hot chocolate just brilliant! I have only tried the hot chocolate. But that is enough to make me memerable. However, the pizza seems yummy which is..."
Andywong1115
"'Scopa' this place out if you haven't been before! Hot chocolate YES!!! Pizza YES!!! Dessert YES!!! Scopa you scored an amazing trifecta..."
Crumpet King
"Best pizzas. Scopa does the best woodfired pizzas. Perfect base with a bit of crunch and a great range of fillings. Add a drizzle of chilli oil..."
Lily_nz80
"Excellent pizza with lots of flavour and very well cooked. The entree was very good and the perfect size. The tiramisu for dessert...ohh..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Firstly, the service was fantastic. But then so was the food! We visited for a spot of brunch, ordering the avocado on brioche and French toast..."
Em
"We enjoyed our lunch, my wife ordered the spaghetti with cloudy bay clams and anchovy gremolata. It was soooooo good. The pizza was perfectly cooked...."
JaimeC
"Had breakfast here for our anniversary last weekend. The atmosphere was great as usual, such a pleasant experience. Wait staff were friendly and..."
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"We had the pepperoni and vegetarian pizzas, and I had the famous Scopa hot chocolate. The pizzas were pretty good and quite up there by Wellington/NZ..."
Wilson Chau
"Had the Wellington on a plate lunch and it was delicious. We had a pizza too which was fresh and tasty. Good service and reasonable..."
Ronald Blunt
"Friendly service and amazing hot..."
Emily
"Truly stunning - excellent and very attentive service, surprisingly good for Saturday lunchtime on Cuba. Hot chocolate was to die for and perfectly..."
Connie
"Actually 4.5 stars, great pizza, pasta, a warm buzzy place and a good wine list. Pizza is not a NZ strong suit but Scopa's is..."
Elizabeth Dichter
"Went with friends who suggested it as they had been there before and enjoyed it. Was a very cool atmosphere; loved the layout especially the..."
Courtney
"Yummy Pizzas and delicious classic Italian hot chocolate, this place is almost always busy when I walk past. With good reason too, their customer..."
Hubbabubba
"I have never eaten here but I have made a point of treating myself and visitors to a visit especially for their Hot Chocolate. Oh my!!, it's amazing...."
Rochelle Ruby
"All pizza & pasta are pretty good. Good atmosphere and friendly staff...."
Alex Ishikawa
"I recommend the salami, chili oil, cherry tomato, grana, and red onion pizza. really tasty pizza; pomodoro still holds the edge on crust though. If..."
Bill
"Best hot chocolate in the country. Pizza & pasta were pretty good too!Had such a chirpy conversation with the waitress about meat..."
Littlemissfoodie
"My husband and I turned up on a busy Friday night and were lucky to get a table right by the window. Cafe was quite hot, noisy and busy - we loved..."
Sue Caudwell
"Woah! Did not expect such a great lunch. All members of my party had either the pasta special or the soup special and we shared a pizza. Everything..."
Amy
"Absolutely love their pizzas! Best in town I reckon! (and so do all my friends by the way...)One thing though... The place is packed and small..."
Annie
"I worked in the restaurant business for over 12years, and have found it very hard to find a good quality restaurant.. When we first arrived we had o..."
Toni Ruawai
"Wow. I was impressed by Scopa. We went their for lunch during the week and they have really good lunch specials. My partner got a..."
Reviewer007
"We've been here numerous times and have enjoyed every single visit. The staff *are* cool but have always been professional & friendly, and very..."
Susan
"Must try the hot chocolate!!!!!!!!Must must must MUST!DELICIOUSthe 3 of us had a pizza as well which was amazing..."
Florence Kim
"Good place to go any time of the day whether it is for a meal (mmm best vegeterian pizzas in town), coffee or a wine. I love it when the weather is..."
Mazza
"Another dinner venue selection on the basis of Menu Mania and wasn’t disappointed either.We were fortunate to arrive at a time when there..."
Otago Islander
"I tried Scopa for the first time on Saturday night and absolutely loved it! I had the Ravioli which was delicious. Followed by the Panna cotta, which..."
Kim
"Have been here twice now and really enjoyed it both times. The service,food and wine were all excellent. The decor is modern and trendy but manages..."
Helen Gemmell
"For a pizza bar scopa finds its niche in amongst the restaurant’s in Wellington. The restaurant is centred around the bar and is warm and..."
Stephanie
"Enjoyed a smoked salmon with eggs on dark rye. It was nicely presented and tasted great. Service was excellent and definitely a place worth to..."
Fridayu
"Really good Italian food with mostly great..."
Harry Chapman
"Certainly, here's a revised version of the review: The atmosphere at Scopa on Cuba Street is vibrant, with a mix of seating options for individuals..."
Isabella Clague
"My partner and I ordered take out from Scopa this evening. We split the Zucchini and Arrabbiatta pizzas, and I thoroughly enjoyed the garlic cream on..."
Emily Fitzgerald
"The fries were amazing! Had the Diavolo and loved it! Definitely..."
Melissa Martin
"Came here for the famous hot chocolate. Will be back again for it. Fried chicken were quite dry, lemonade saved my..."
Yen Zen Huang
"Best hot chocolate ever. The Formaggi is excellent, nice service. Highly recommend when in..."
Vi Duc Phan
"mozzarella special? glorious. Love me some hot honey but the basil definitely needs to be fresh. The tomato salt is amazing and the hot chocolate?..."
Sala McCarthy-Stonex
"The pizza was smaller than I remembered. The mushroom one was very good the other we order not that much. Not enough ingredients for the price. Each..."
Ma.Paula Lijó Martin
"Very busy for a good reason. Only went in for their hot chocolate and it is as good as they say! Staff seem very friendly and it's exciting to sit at..."
Moth Artistic_Dysphoria
"From the pizza to the olives their signature fried chicken raspberry sundae and ofcourse their signature hot chocolate and our pinot Gris we didn't..."
Finedine Romance
"Five stars for the hot chocolate at Scopa! It's absolutely delicious and a delightful treat, undoubtedly the best in Wellington. If you're a fan of..."
Naren Kasinadhuni
"Friendly service, very casual place ... Pizzas were some of the best we have had in this trip.. that's a highlight on a string of misery.. it felt as..."
rune SB
"Food was great, but the service was questionable. Temporarily seated at the bar, but then forgotten… it was busy (during level 2 alert). Okay..."
Kieran Shepherd
"Wonderful atmosphere with amazing pizzas! And wonderful service from the wait..."
James Savage
"Great location. Friendly Staff. Wonderful atmosphere. The food is amazing, but you got to try their Hot Chocolate. I must say, it's the best Hot..."
Joseph Pereira
Restaurant 88
87/100 (1928 ratings)
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"Best meal we have had in ages. Our groups of friends meets every 6 weeks at different restaurants for dinner. This has been the best meal we..."
Kim Weber-Swain
"Amazing service staff very friendly and attentive, food was delicious, great atmosphere, not rushed, relaxed dining very pleasant date night..."
Cindy Sinkinson
"Food was really good, but the restaurant wasn't busy and I still waited 1 hour for the food. Not impressed by the slow service. The duck..."
James Ong
"Lovely ambience and lighting. Creates an experience. Lovely and warm. Small but creative menu.Not one specific vegetarian main choice tho. When..."
Swanangel
"This is not your standard Vietnamese. The dishes are refined and definitely a bit different. The fresh rice paper rolls came with a very tasty..."
Megha Dogra
"Some of friends recommend me this restaurant . So, my friends and my had lunch in here. Good food but served with small proportion of rice...."
Victoria Huang
"We had dinner at this restaurant during our recent visit to Wellington.  The restaurant was pleasantly decorated.  Nice atmosphere.  Service was..."
Tony Wan
"Went for dinner with friends, got some tofu noodles and creme brulee for dessert, they were yum. They have a decent selection of drinks too. Would..."
Shaily Uppal
"Such good food and service. Have been a few times to Resturant 88 and have always enjoyed my meals. The spring rolls to start are yummy and my..."
Sharon Harvey
"This place is incredible!! Having just got back from a trip to Vietnam I wasn't holding my breath for food as good as I'd had there. But this place..."
Emily Pavey
"Loving the duck grabs! Such a tasty dishes even its the entree one ! The young coconut water was also amazing as well beef shaking was also really !..."
Lexie Vi
"Lovely and beautiful green Enviornment. It's so green and clean. Waiters are really friendly. For entre we had the coconut calamari which was really..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Hands down one of the best meals I've had in Wellington. Great fresh flavours and generous servings. Staff were attentive and there is an awesome..."
Angela Liu
"Awesome as always, large portions and the most like the food we had in Vietnam, although more expensive. Our kids love it there and we shared two..."
Woodzey
"Visiting NZ again. Flew in today and wanted something fresh and clean to fight my jet lag and was not disappointed. Best Vietnamese Pancake I've had..."
DL
"Great food- especially they have some choices that not often seen in usual Vietnamese restaurant. The setting is also quite nice. Not very cheap but..."
Christian
"The food they served in the place was so so so delicious!!! But a bit expensive, I had Vietnamese mini pancakes as en entree, and curry fish with..."
Di
"Always a good feed. Lately foods been a bit slow but wasn't a bother. Always fresh and tasty. Staff are welcoming and efficient and the menu has..."
Roisin King
"Have been there few times now and seen couple of iterations of the menu now. Every dish is packed with excellent Vietnamese flavours. I remember the..."
Mathew George
"Wonderful family meal tonight. Extremely busy for a Sunday evening, not one spare table available. Everyone enjoyed their meal, service was as..."
Fiona Breen
"The food at this restaurant is truly inspired. From mini prawn pancakes to succulent chicken, to quirky cocktails and lashings of fresh coriander and..."
LucyGoosey
"A great restaurant. Having a booking we were seated immediately upon arrival and the service was A+. We dined as a large group for a staff Christmas..."
Catherine Reweti
"Nicely decorated with friendly greetings from staff. Beautiful food presentation and good selections. Quite and cosy environment is good for romantic..."
Jojobaby
"A great restaurant with great service and great food. We shared our meals and ate everything. Mongolian beef drunken chicken and the beef salad were..."
Kate S
"Yummy authentic Vietnamese food! The first impression is positive, we were shown our booked table straight away, in intimate dark corner,..."
J Isla
"Enjoyed every aspect of our experience here. The food is fantastic - probably the best Vietnamese cuisine I've had outside of Vietnam. The service..."
Lee
"It's been many years since I came here - not long after it started I think. Back then it was OK, but not startling, and for that reason it lapsed out..."
Duncan Galletly
"Great ambience, lots of natural light and interesting decor that makes you feel rather relaxed. Food was flavourful and well-worth what we paid...."
Hungry Turtle
"Lunch with wifeService - OutstandingFood - Best I have had outside Vietnam and better than a few when I was there last so highly..."
Tasty Food Muncher
"I was recently in Wellington for work and caught up with an old friend. My friend wanted to try Restaurant 88 and I was open to something new so as..."
Lisa V
"Been here multiple times now. From groups varying from three people to about 15. All times, food and service is immaculate. Highly..."
Kalani
"Tempted by the high rating, we went for a lunch at (Vietnamese) Restaurant 88. It was a Sunday & we were not the earliest customers. We ordered beef..."
STRADS
"I very nice place to eat.  Good service and great food.  Always reliable.!  Had the Lemongrass chicken with coconut noodles, so good and worked..."
Trencherman's Travels
"Good place for a group or just two people. Food is always good and good portions. Atmosphere is always good. Baby chicken and rice a high..."
Hubert Cheng
"A great little gem on Tory Street, that gets real busy in weekends, so a booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment!The service is always..."
Jean Coteau
"This place is always busy, so if you are interested in visiting, I would suggest you make a booking to avoid disappointment.I have dine..."
Rosemary Young
"This year's birthday celebration was low-key – I had a group dinner with close friends at Restaurant 88 last night where we got to catch up over..."
Angelica Woolley
"Dinner kicked off with a good start, all tender and juicy in the form of caramelised baby back ribs, slowly baked in a deliciously sweet tamarind..."
Heneedsfood
"Yum! This place was fabulous when we went. We went for our anniversary and foud it to be nice a quiet/romantic. No kids in sight! The food was spot..."
Humbleluxury
"I've dined here a number of times and always try to have something different! While there have been no disappointments, my favourites have been the..."
Connie Consumes
"This was a pleasant enough experience. I really enjoyed the entree, much more than the main. I didn't think there was anything special about the..."
Damage
"We were on our way to another restaurant when we were passing by Restaurant 88. My wife loves Vietnamese food so we stopped and had a look at the..."
Hal
"Our meals at this place were deeelicious. I love vietnamese food and this place did not disappoint. I think it is a little bit pricey for what it is..."
Sophie Hunter
"When you think Vietnamese food, you imagine fresh herbs & zesty flavors. And that's exactly how to describe the food. A very unique and different..."
Sue
"Absolutely great! This place provides great food each and every time I dine here. The service is great and it shows that the staff really care. I've..."
Desh Gunatunga
"Dined here on a Saturday night with 4 friends who live in Welly (I live in Palmy) who had recommended it...and boy was it worth the recommendation!!!..."
Kirsty Andrews
"Have just my husband's 50th birthday dinner at Restaurant 88. Booked here because we've never been disappointed with the food or the service..."
Esther H
"Came here with friends in an effort to try something new, the food is delicious and well presented. Good portion sizes as well. Staff were attentive..."
Jake Lei-Sam Wallis
"My friend had recommended Restaurant 88 to me on many occasions so I thought I'd give it a go on Wednesday night. I really enjoyed the whole..."
Robert P.
"Go here a lot and never been let down. The food is always amazing.Sometimes the staff are a bit hit and miss but that just adds to the..."
Mark Roy
"Visited with a group of seven, on a relatively busy night.Aside from having run out of Vietnamese beer, it was hard to fault. Staff strike..."
Ian Stronach
"Came here on a Friday night. Was incredibly busy. I recommend booking. My partner and I had to wait at the bar for what was going to be 30 minutes..."
WineListPlease
"We are a family of 5 all with different tastes and we all really enjoyed our food. The service was fantastic, the staff were attentive, friendly and..."
Grace
"Had a great meal with friends a couple of Saturday nights ago.The food was fantastic, but the service was a little slow, no problem more..."
Claire
"Had a marvellous evening - surprised how full you were on a Tuesday which is a testament to both your food and service. The food was delicious -..."
Simon Friend
"We have been coming here since the days when you didn't need to book. Luv luv luv the food, always fresh, service is great. You gotta try their main..."
Lana Hiko
"We have been to Restaurant 88 many times in the past and have always had great meals and good service. I am still disappointed that the beef skewers..."
Ron
"I needed a place to take my partner to dinner for our anniversary, and I chose Restaurant 88 based off the reviews on this website. I wasn't sure it..."
Hannah P
"I'm not sure how much point there is in writing this review as they seem to have so many good ones already. We have dined at 88 four or five times..."
Jeremy Williams
"Good food and service, very..."
Vincent G
"I have dined here about four times and the food is outstanding as is the service. The entrees are just amazing in variety and also in taste -..."
Maggie Paul
"Best food ever! I have been here at least five times + can't wait to go back! The beef lemongrass salad is incredible. Service outstanding - even..."
Nix
"Fantastic!! decided to try it after reading the reviews and was not disappointed. Went with some friends and we loved it! The food was fantastic (we..."
Natasha
"My all time favourite restaurant in Wellington! I eat at Restaurant 88 on a fairly regular basis (monthly at the moment) and have never..."
Debbie Tauvae
"Great place to eat. Food was great and service excellent. Went with 5 others and all agreed we would eat here..."
Ana Aukuso
"I LOVE this place! The beef salad is my personal favourite. The staff are lovely and friendly. It would be great if they were able to label some of..."
Ankab88
"Had a great evening here with 10 friends.The food was great and a real delight to get a coffee in an Asian restaurant that tasted great as..."
Selective
"Had a quick trip in Wellington and for my supposedly last night there, we had a very lovely dinner in this restaurant. what an excellent..."
AngeLi
"My friends and I were undecided where to have lunch and decided to try this restaurant. It's quite a cozy little Vietnamese/Asian restaurant in Tory..."
Meixiu
"I have been there couple of times and really enjoy every single dish ordered. My last visit, I ordered pork balls as entree, it was juicy, full..."
Bob Goh
"I cannot wait to go back. Great service, very tasty vegetarian dish, friendly staff. This Vietnamese may not the cheapest but its worth every cent!..."
Susie Robertson
"The food is great here. Friendly staff and a reasonable..."
Peter J
"I and my partner dinning out all the time, I have to say this is the best Asian restaurant in Wellington. The design of the restaurant is very..."
Yvonne Choo
"I've eaten here more than a dozen times and have never been disappointed, delicious and authentic food, quick service and well..."
Amanda
"No trend breaking here. I have been the Restaurant 88 several times now and have yet to be let down. The menu is exciting and the food is just as..."
Daniel
"My partner and I went to this restaurant. it was full booked but the staff made us a table out of the end of the bar because we really wanted to try..."
Regan
"Excellent service, VERY tasty food. Catered for a party of twenty effortlessly on a very busy night. We'll be..."
Geoff Burch
"We were seated immediately when entering the restaurant, and the staff were very attentive during the whole evening. The presentation of the food on..."
Dan Bowden
"Sunday night and the weekend is drawing to close. You need something extra strong to stave off those pre-monday blues. Will it be the drunken crispy..."
Kai Luv
"Loved the food, everything was super fresh and flavorsome. Good value. Attentive & friendly staff. Outstanding care with allergies, I have Celiacs..."
Abbie Denning
"We had dinner at this restaurant during our recent visit to Wellington. The restaurant was pleasantly decorated. Nice atmosphere. Service was..."
Tony Wan
"A quick lunch that didn’t disappoint. Summer rolls were packed full of flavour, and authentic mango sticky rice...."
Shirley T
"Love the taste of Crispy Pork. The set up of the restaurant is very cute and relaxing to eat. Very clean and the staff are very polite and..."
Marilou Suyom
"Great service, delicious food. The Pho’ is outstanding so it’s the Strawberry Sweet and Sour..."
Andrea Merlo
"Fresh delicious food recommend to all ..great friendly service, nice..."
Jodine Waghorn
"Yummy food and cocktails, reasonably priced and cozy..."
Cherry Huang
"Great atmosphere, quiet, pricy, special Vietnamese menu - a lot of dishes hard to find elsewhere with decent..."
s s
"Absolutely delightful experience. Food was exceptionally fresh and filling. A nice way to end the meal with their mango sticky rice pudding. Waiters..."
Fabian Stoffregen
"Pleasantly surprised. Food was amazing! Portion was a little on the smaller side, but very delicious. Service was..."
Alistair Hayward
"Went there for a family lunch with pho, grilled beef wrap and pad viet. The first two were great. Pad viet was a little too sweet for..."
Huong Thai
"Nice vietnamese restaurant. Quite cosy and intimate. So not loud, easy fir dinner conversation. Very attentive staff and quick service from table..."
Ian Sadler
"Fantastic authentic Vietnamese food and great..."
Brett “Baldrick” Simon
"Good experience, with good..."
Nina Smith
"Ate here for dinner on a Sunday night. Food was full of flavour, decent sizes and great vege options. We each had one of the deserts and they were..."
Susie Campgirl
"Dinner for 6 on Friday night, although we ran late they were very gracious and super hospitable. The food was delicious from entrees and mains,..."
Adair Cameron
"Went here for lunch today. Staff was very friendly with good service. Ordered crispy spring roll, curry rice noodles and pork salad noodles, we were..."
Terri J
Fratelli
86/100 (1794 ratings)
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"Beautiful Italian, been here several times over the past 10 years and have never once been disappointed. Delicious wood fired pizza and many pasta..."
Harrison Drysdale
"Really lovely evening here - felt well looked after, the food was delicious and well balanced (the mozz on the pizza was such a good quality too, it..."
Anna
"Very good pizza, nice dough and ingredients, nice pasta and good portion. Beautiful wine, nice..."
Clem Lienard
"Recently dined here on a 3 course deal. Antipasto to start with delicious - the light, airy garlic pizza was a 10/10. Canneloni brisket main was..."
CC
"The platter for two was so amazing, highly recommended for entree option. Would rate it at 5* if the flat bread could be more crispy a little bit...."
Dieu Anh Le
"If you can go for their set menu on Monday or Tuesday night, totally do!  It's great value for money and the foods to choose from are totally..."
Jessica Siácci
"Went to Fratelli's last night with four friends, we'd had drinks at Hummingbird and wanted a pleasant meal that offered more than pizza. We were well..."
Rob McGregor
"Ok, real pun here - but a worthy contender for Italian restaurant of the year. The food was stunning, wine selection stunning and service authentic...."
Megha Dogra
"Really nicee meal and good service with work colleagues. Had a really delicious lamb special dish. Food is always good here with great menu..."
Fat Bob
"Fratelli's staff were very friendly. I think the menu could be a little more varied and adventurous for ab Italian. I had a classic 4 cheese which I..."
Felicity
"Excellent service, food is simply gorgeous. Haven't been recently but I definitely should. I had an incredibly memorable time dining here years ago..."
The Food Snob
"On top of a great waitstaff, the wine and the pizza were amazing. The pasta was just alright for me, a little bland than I'd expected. Would love to..."
M
"Me and my boyfriend headed here on a Saturday night and only had to wait around 10 mins for a table. The staff were lovely and accommodating. Nice..."
EsmeEats
"We dined here on the WOAP menu, not actually knowing they were participating in the culinary event.   the two entree dishes had caught our eyes and..."
Rosemary Young
"Came here last month for a friend's farewell. We were kind of near the kitchen which made it quite hot. I ordered the set menu which I thought was..."
Ladi Haze
"I've been to Fratelli's a number of times in the past. It was a regular place to go for a while. It’s been a couple of years since my last..."
Sean P E Fleming
"We went here for dinner last night and I must say it was close to perfection. The atmosphere of the restaurant is wonderful, beautifully laid out and..."
Alysha Bower
""I think we should make a risotto." This was the comment made by my friend who was visiting from Timaru when I asked her what she wanted for..."
Grace Li
"Beautiful Italian fine dinning restaurant. Food was top quality and so were the staff. For starters we had the arancini balls stuffed with mushrooms..."
Georgia Keir
"My visit to Fratelli was quite pleasant. The food was fantastic & very fresh. I started my proper Italian meal with a classic Bellini cocktail. I..."
Orli B. Ahava
"Tried Fratelli on Saturday night, very impressive. Everything was classy in an understated way from the atmosphere to the service & also the food. I..."
Raymond Ferguson
"If you want an true authentic Italian experience, Fratelli's is the place to go.I've been here numerous times and the food never fails to..."
Gabby Deg
"This place is "BELLISIMO"!  The food is crafted with care, attention and to an incredibly high standard.If you love Italian food, this has..."
Kklovestoeat
"Fratelli's motto is 'Fresh Italian', serving 100% homemade pasta, gnocchi, risotto, and pizza from the wood fired oven. My friends and I dined at..."
Sophia
"A long lazy Girls Night dinner at Fratelli with one of my Bestest Friends who lives out of town was just what the Doctor ordered!We decided..."
Wellington Chic
"This is the best Italian we have eaten at, great service and the Chianti was delicsiousVery welcoming and so easy to book on line.We had..."
Pete And Jenny Ellis
"Came here for a birthday dinner. Was impressed with the pizza oven! Atmosphere a little sterile. Risotto was stunning, and my partner's pizza was..."
Humbleluxury
"Had one of the best dinners I have ever experienced over the weekend at Fratelli Italian Restaurant in Blair Street. The taste & flavours of both..."
Phillippa Rudhall
"We did dinner here using a voucher with our 5 year old.Firstly excellent communication via email to make the booking. We were very promptly..."
Robert White
"Dined here a couple of years ago and enjoyed the experience, so decided to book for five visiting work colleagues last night. Everyone commented at..."
Gill Riding
"Stumbled across Fratelli this past Friday night, and could not be happier with our experience there. Food, service and ambience all contributed to an..."
Ceallaigh Rodway
"We have been waiting to try this restaurant in such a long time after hearing such positive feedback from friends we decided to try it last..."
Fam Webster
"My husband took me out for dinner to Fratelli the other night to celebrate our anniversary - and a night away from the children. He could not have..."
Georgie G
"For the last few years I have been a regular diner at Fratelli. I last dined there on Monday night and had the fish special which was delicious. No..."
Lesley Slieker
"I have been to Fratelli over five times now, and every time, without fail, am always impressed with the flawless service, great winelist, and..."
Tori Holden
"Wow, we went to Fratelli last night for the first time and can't speak highly enough about the food, service and atmosphere. Service was brilliant..."
Louise
"I decided to take the family out for dinner last Thursday so we went to fratelli on the advice of a friend. It was busy when we arrived but all the..."
Blair W
"Yum! We had a great family dinner at Fratelli last night for my little brother's Graduation. First time there for me and I can honestly say It..."
Maria Petagna
"Last night (Saturday 16 March 2013) we decided to find a new place to go for a pizza in Wellington having been to Pizza Napoli several times but..."
Linda Cohen
"My boyfriend and I dined here for the first time a couple of weeks ago and had the Fratelli Feast- we absolutely loved it! The margherita pizza was..."
Shaney Marinkovich
"My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the Fratelli feast we had last night. My risotto was beautifully prepared, and the tiramisu was the best I’ve..."
Andrea Simpson
"We had the Fratelli Feast and a bottle of lovely Italian wine and really enjoyed our dinner! It had been a while since I'd had proper Italian food..."
Angie Van Rhijn
"Very impressed with the service and food! Dined at Fratellis last night with a table of 7 and the waitress was very professional and friendly. Loved..."
Siobhan
"Loved this place! Great atmosphere, friendly service and the food is to die for! I can highly recommend the Bistecca di FratelliWood fire..."
Susan
"Fratelli celebrates good food. I found the atmosphere somehow lacking, despite the streets outside buzzing with rugby fans. But the service was..."
Binkley
"We were really impressed with Fratelli. Arrived without a booking last Saturday night and the place was humming. Our group of four women..."
Frances Beuvink
"Delicious! True authentic Italian food, friendly staff, cool little restaurant and 2 great managers who always seem to be there but I'm too shy to..."
JVDP
"I had heard that Fratelli had a new chef, and that I wouldn't be disappointed.A great recommendation - a great Italian..."
Penny
"Such a fantastic place to go for dinner, I really can not rave Fratelli enough.The service was attentive without being intrusive, the food..."
Lucy
"Great food, nice surroundings - waitress struggled with who was where, and had ordered what; but a minor detraction really. Been here before and..."
Ian Stronach
"Food was very nice and very reasonably priced. Portions were just the right size for three courses. Excellent wait staff, very friendly and..."
Emma Dobson
"Food was great - portions not huge, but great food. Waitress not too sharp, but maitre de made up for..."
Jane
"Everything we had was absolutely..."
The Boys
"This place has got to be of the best places to go for Italian food. Downside you cannot book a table for less than 6 people. Great ambience and..."
Karan
"The gnocchi is to die for - best I have tasted outside Italy - superb as was the..."
Terri
"Fratelli is what Italian dining is all about: good food, great service, and an extensive wine list including a wide range of both Italian and New..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Good italian food can be a little hard to find in New Zealand. A lo of this comes down to the fact that italian food is simple yet elegant and..."
Patrick Pilcher
"My husband and I had dinner at Fratelli last night and had a lovely time. The food, ambience and service was wonderful. The owner sat us and had a..."
Griesel
"Friday night , busy, but they were happy to seat me as it was early.. service was awesome , I let the lovely person serving me, choose a pinot noir..."
Maisie Mao
"Had the 3 course menu for $55 on a Tuesday for my BD. Margherita pizza was delish. Main was risotto which was delicious as well. Dessert was..."
Maxime Vasuta
"Big fancy nice restaurant. Service was good and servers were friendly. Food price is pretty high, but delicious. Recommend this place for special..."
AnnA
"This is the best italian restaurant I've been in NZ. Food is just perfect, good service in a nice place. Strongly..."
Patricia Furlan
"Ferdi and the team made my birthday dinner very special. The service and food was amazing. Highly recommend this lovely restaurant and it’s great..."
Dina Demiri
"Yummy dinner here! Everything flawless. Highly recommend the Risotto and definitely go for the pancetta on the gnocchi. Great service, very informed..."
Jasmine Craig
"We happened to book at the last moment and we're lucky to get in. I had the pizza Bianco and my wife had the gnocchi Di patate. We don't normally do..."
David Johnson
"Outstanding Italian restaurant, omg the food is amazing , from their beautiful pizzas, to the mushroom venison risotto I had, it was honestly the..."
Murray Watt
"Excellent service and food and a great atmosphere. Well situated and good car parking available nearby. Dined twice in the week for dinner and..."
Michael Nimot
"What a great night we had yesterday at your restaurant! Certainly knowledgeable about Italian food and wine, your staff was both fun and kind to all..."
Francesco Amico
"It's amazing. We have been now 5 times. Every time, the service, food and atmosphere is amazing. Cannot fault it. Highly recommend the..."
Nicole Hawke
"Dined as a group of 4 on a Monday recently. Took advantage of the $55pp 3 course special. So much food, we were all full by the end. I at the marg..."
Sarah Quinlan
"Super cool! Came here on a date, and it was very lovely. Staff were wonderful and accommodating with our requests. Great atmosphere. Bloody awesome..."
Hugo Strang
"Outstanding service and food! Big group booking and they couldn’t have done more to help us. Set menu food was divine and plenty of it! Highly..."
Emma Coupe
"Simply delicious. We had the antipasto platter, a pizza, and dessert. We could not fault a thing. We went in with high hopes as we were looking for a..."
David Baird
"Visited for the first time tonight and we will definitely be back! Food was delicious! Service and atmosphere were on point! Thanks for an awesome..."
Laurie Kapelle
"Menu ticks all the boxes. The food was presented well and good flavors. Wine list includes both Italian and New Zealand wines. Reasonably priced..."
Jessica Hope
"Absolutely divine! The best Italian food I have ever eaten! The panna cotta desert was perfect! Our waitress was also very good and had great advice..."
Ethan Charlett
Basque
84/100 (654 ratings)
Restaurants
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Mediterranean
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Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Paella
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Calamares
Basque
"The food was actually great, we went on meat free Monday so tried dishes we wouldnt usually and loved it. The jugs of sangria were full of flavour..."
Gemma Wells
"Great place and lovely staff. We had a delicious lunch, great choice of vegan and vegetarian..."
Rosemarie East
"Fun and intimate bar. Great Spanish theme with a rotating range of beers on tap and a semi-sesional menu. Vegetarian platter is weird but apart from..."
C M
"Beautiful rooftop bar on a sunny day, great sangria and an impressive vege platter. Service can be quite slow at..."
Kat Petra
"Excellent tapas and a very good range of craft..."
David Forsyth
"Excellent venue. Nice rooftop area with outdoor heating. Only issue I have experience is that some of their staff are slow at making drinks compared..."
Prashant B
"Nice food, some a bit overpriced for portion size. Good for vegan and gluten free options, though gluten free is a few dollars more. They correctly..."
Kate Sabin
"A great selection of drink options & friendly staff. The tapas options included a selection for vegetarians. Noticed a great line-up of up-coming..."
Brooke Baker
"Tapas style food along with great range of craft beer. The tapas were solid, nothing earth shattering but still very nice. Nice causal atmosphere and..."
Adam Georgiou
"My favourite rooftop bar.been going here for 5 years now.They provide blankets on cold nights and have a great selection of tapas. Staff has always..."
Roneeza Ali
Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe
82/100 (2859 ratings)
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"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
Avida Bar
79/100 (733 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Bar
Spanish
Bar
Wine Bar
European
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Spanish
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Calamares
Tapas
Prawns
Beef
Meatballs
Lamb
Pork
Calamari
Sit down
European
Mediterranean
Bar
Spanish
Wine Bar
Free Wifi
BYOB
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"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