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Pizzeria Napoli

87/100 (2038 ratings)

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"Went here on a recommendation from a friend. Food was amazing and the waiter even rushed though my tables food so we could make a show I booked for..."

N-Dee Reynolds

"Absolutely amazing authentic Italian, super friendly staff, and cute, cozy setting. I'm in love. Perfect for a date night. Will be back the first..."

Portia Lancaster

"Great ambience...a bit tight but a nice 'cosy' experience! Staff very friendly and knowledgeable about menu offerings....food yum, Def will go..."

Foodie

"Amazing food and ambiance. Great staff and good value for money. Well worth popping in when in Wellington CBd. Authentic feel and style in..."

Tristan Wheeler

"I had the vegetarian calzone. It was a very generous portion for lunch and was the right texture and flavoursome without being too salty. The staff..."

David Rawson

"We had lunch today. Staff was friendly and restaurant was cozy. We enjoyed meals, especially tasty pizza. We will defiantly go back again. Totally..."

Alex Ishikawa

"Each we have been to Wellington while traveling we have eaten here as food is so good, pasta di mare especially amazing. Fantastic pizzas and lovely..."

Sinead Hesnan

"I love lasagna and I'd read that this place has the best lasagna in town. So my husband and I went there for lunch, we had garlic pizza bread which..."

Megha Dogra

"The atmosphere was friendly. The food was amazing. We both had entree arancini and brushetta which we shared. Then we had pasta Carbonara and..."

Jane Scadden

"Pizza? Oh year! This would be the place to have a decent wood fired pizza in welly. I have the white base pizza which was delicious and the Italian..."

Christian

"Amazing pizza, and the staff were friendly and efficient too.The shop floor space is a bit small, but that doesn't take anything away from the..."

Jason Campbell

"I have been here couple of times, and they never disappoint me. Love the food there, esp the pizza (one of the best pizzas I ever had). Moreover, the..."

Margareta Dorothea

"The best Italian food I have ever tasted. I would recommend to anyone. It is really a lovely place. I'm really glad I got to experience such lovely..."

Jonathan Miranda

"Beautifully made and delicious pizza - thin crispy crust with decently spread toppings. Probably my favourite pizza place in Wellington. Friendly..."

M

"Came here with the family, all five of us were seated right away as per booking time. The place is narrow and small and noisy as we came on a very..."

R-Dee Roche

"Have been to this restaurant a few times with friends, and we keep going back as this place has the best pizza in town. We also have tried the pasta..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Found this place hidden in Courtenay Place... Can't believe I haven't seen this place before. I couldn't decide if I should have pizza or pasta...."

Gerhard Joseph

"Have being hearing about this place lately and once I was in wellington I got to try there pizza . Perfectly baked and the taste was just apt...."

Mansi Trivedi

"Great food, great service and a good location. Too many reasons not to miss this place. Only downside is its small so if you are going with a big..."

Lisa Whyte

"I went to Pizza Napoli for a quick dinner before a movie the other night and found it to be quite average. I had been here once before and had a..."

LucyGoosey

"Fantastic meal. Attentive service. Pizza as good as we have ever eaten. Desserts excellent, great coffee. Prices reasonable...."

Julian.paxton

"I went with my girlfriend because she likes italian food and I saw this place here. It was really amazing, from food till service. We'll be back..."

Brian Smith

"Lovely little establishment, though very cramped - the service was excellent. I had the pasta di mare (as I'm not a fan of tomato-base dishes) and..."

Adeline

"Cosy, relaxed & genuine atmosphere in this beautiful little gem of a restaurant. Friendly and welcoming staff- awesome authentic Italian cuisine to..."

Andrew Warner

"ALWAYS a fantastic meal here- I ususally have the Garaboldi pizza which is amazing, full of meaty, delicious goodness. Last night I had the Pasta..."

Amy

"Seating a large group in this cosy restaurant might have posed a challenge but it was handled without any drama on a busy Friday night. Service was..."

Simon Kearsley

"My search for the best pizza and Italian food got over at pizzeria napoli . There is a wide range of menu cooked by Italian chef specially for you in..."

Miara

"Great pizza and the usual Italian fanfare. Always a safe option for a pizza lover. My only prob with the place is that due to its small size and huge..."

RJ Thorne

"Perfect. Best calzone in Wellington bar none. Staff are friendly and helpful, the supervisor/manager has superb customer service. Food is incredibly..."

EatAllDayy

"Fantastic Pizza, Calzone, Salad and Croquets, very fresh and good service. We really enjoy all dishes. Definitely we would like to visit..."

Loly

"Fantastic pizza. Visited on a Saturday for lunch, and although not busy at the time, the service was prompt and the waitress was pleasant, and she..."

Teja.kandarpa

"Went here for a girls night with all of my friends from out of town on my birthday, we dabbled with everything on the menu and I couldn't fault one..."

Shauna Kauri

"Went here and I got a pizza and my girlfriend got the seafood pasta. We both really enjoyed our meals and just our time at Pizzeria Napoli. Been here..."

Jordan Morrice

"I have been four times in the last couple of months and still haven't tried the Pizza yet! So far I have sampled the Risotto, Calzone, and two of the..."

RaeRae

"A gem. The starters, calamari & arancini were delicious. We ordered mains to share. Pizza, risotto and pasta shells with cheese and spinach - out of..."

Etresia Touzel

"This is an awesome traditional Italian pizzeria. Every pizza & pasta dish on the menu is sensational and it's difficult to pick just one favourite. I..."

Julia Mc

"My husband and I love this restaurant. The staff is always friendly and welcoming…no matter how busy; even if it's close to closing time. It's a..."

Linda DuBois

"When visiting Wellington primarily to watch the Phoenix play on Auckland anniversary weekend my wife and I decided to have a Pizza meal on the Sun'..."

Ken & Lesley

"My husband and I been to many places around the world, but this buzzing little place pizzeria Napoli on Courtenay place is exceptional, we have a 3..."

Dalia Ameer

"We always visit there as they have the best Italian Pizzaria in town...and Carbonara cooked into perfection, taste really get into the paste, serve..."

Lilly.Snowball

"These guys have VEGAN cheese available. This stuff is amazing.. to particularly on their unbeatable pizza bases.. Seriously, best pizza i have ever..."

Em Perry

"Dinner | 6th August 2011 | A lively Italian atmosphere 'hits' you when you walk in the door. The staff are fantastic - animated, friendly and..."

Kathryn Price

"A peculiarly Italian atmosphere has arisen from the ashes of Kenny's Diner. The staff are everything you want: animated, friendly and attentive...."

Trevor Landers

"What a treat ! You can go there several times a week and you won't get tired of it !Super friendly atmosphere with John and Raffaele always..."

Romain Louis

"The gorgeous Italian aroma smells hit you as you enter this quaint new pizza joint on Courtenay. Amazing calzone, pasta and pizza at great lunch..."

Diane Leen

"Calamari to die for!Great selection of authentic pizza.Great service.The kids love..."

Geoff Burch

"Situated at one end of Courtney Place, Pizzeria Napoli turned out to be one of our best eating experiences ever. The place is small (can fit in some..."

Sahil Ludhani

"If you're looking for authentic Italian flavors, Pizzeria Napoli is where you should be heading! Bang in the heart of Courtney Place, you will find..."

Omnomnivore

"When I say I feel like eating something different, its not only the food but also the place that I'm talking about. And that's what led to me to..."

Ridhima Puri

"Always a wonderful meal and they really take care of you service-wise. Rafael is a wonderful host and always looks out for every customer. The food..."

James Mielke

"Napoli is hands down the best Italian place in the city, at least by my standards. The waitstaff is super friendly and attentive without hovering..."

Isabella Clague

"Always a pleasure to eat here. I have been to this restaurant many time sin the last 2 years. Never disappoints, always fresh, delicious, authentic..."

Carla MD

"Always a pleasure dining here. A little noisy but that's never been a deterrent. The food & service were A++. Thank you for a delicious meal, already..."

Ashley Raki

"Hands down the best pizzeria and Italian food in Wellington. The service is fantastic and they really looked after our group of 14. Rather than pick..."

Graham Joe

"Loved the food and the generous portions. On a full night, the wait times can be long but the food is worth the..."

Elroy 0kada

"The pizza is lovely and they have vegan mini donuts that are absolutely 👌 - perfect portion for one. Thank you to the wonderful people who work..."

Serena Low

"Wow, awesome pizza and cocktails..... really yummy food. Well worth a..."

Richard Ellis

"Incredible personal service and quick turn around on my order. I ordered takeaway pizza in-house, and the server invited me to sit at the bar while..."

Hannah McColl

"I am not cultured enough to know what authentic Napoli cuisine is like, but the garibaldi pizza is fantastic. The atmosphere is classy, the bathroom..."

Wawawawa

"Attentive and friendly staff, outstanding pizza with quality ingredients and crispy yet soft pizza base! Even the cocktail was done perfectly, this..."

June Lau

"Situated on the iconic corner of Courtenay Place and Cambridge Terrace Napoli may not necessarily attract a lot of foot traffic but is a worthy..."

Mitchell Bidois

"On a work trip to Wellington and staying nearby so thought I'd stop by for dinner. Had some good calamari for starters then onto a cracking woodfired..."

Paul Lombard

"arrived here at the end of their night, they weren't serving anymore so we walked away - the guy on the door chased us down and offered a margherita..."

david yates

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff, welcoming and attentive service. Italian restaurant with great selection of wines from Italy paired with your meal..."

Tehaunui

"That was an amazing pizza for sure! We got in and got greeted by an Italian waiter (who also speaks some Dutch!) with a fantastic attitude. The..."

Robin Keet

"Italian owned, a lot of the stuff are Italians. Great pizza. Great pasta dishes always prepared al dente. The bartenders are fun and friendly. It’s..."

Andrea Merlo

"The Google Stars don't do this place Justice. It's was an 8.9/10 for the experience, that had alot to do with the company and the vibe. The Pizza is..."

Stuart McIntosh

Nicolini's

85/100 (1428 ratings)

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Italian

Vegan Options

European

Italian

Vegetarian Friendly

European

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

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After-hours

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Ice Cream

Cheesecake

Gelato

Prawns

Lamb

Bruschette

Pesto

Pork

Tiramisu

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Torte

Pasta

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Calamari

Bolognese

Risotto

Lasagne

Mussels

Carbonara

Profiteroles

Tortellini

Calamares

Tortelloni

Salmon

Cannelloni

Sit down

Italian

European

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Live Music

Accepts Discover

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Reservations

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Seating

Drinks

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Mid-range

"Absolutely phenomenal service and the quality and authenticity of the food is truly a joy. It may be slightly expensive, but if you have worked hard..."

Aritra Mandal

"Very friendly staff, great ambience and food. Will definitely be coming back..."

Arjeezy

"Been here 4 times now & never been disappointed. Love love love the ambience, the food is super DELICIOUS and the service is great. Large servings..."

Shana Wahab

"We had the ravioli and the lasagne and the two dishes would really have to compete for the best pasta ever. Great atmosphere. We had Amy serving us..."

Jay Dorset

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Wellington, and my personal favourite. The food is phenomenal, all the staff are lovely, and the atmosphere is..."

Caitlin Sinclair

"Nice warm resturant with efficient service. Friendly staff and very decent portion size. Orderd garlic bread for starters and must say it was one of..."

Tarun Parmar

"Great service and consistently good food 😋 Penne chicken is my fav and the deserts are huge. Never left unhappy and will definitely be back!..."

Lynda Molly Grimmer

"Nicolini's is delicious without a doubt. I had the ribeye steak and my daughter had the ham tortellini. Both meals tasted divine. On the less..."

Dayna Atkinson

"Defiantly our favourite Italian Restaurant. You must book to get in here and you can see why. With another dining area out the back for a more..."

Bruce Mackintosh

"Excellent food and brilliant service. I had the spinach ricotta cannelloni and my partner had the blue cheese ravioli. Both were perfect, both really..."

Jelena Stojkov

"Wandered around on a Saturday with fiance, stumbled across Nicolinis. Luckily they were able to fit us in, as it looked quite busy. Service was fast..."

Megha Dogra

"Honestly, I really love this place! The food (especially the pasta) is always amazing, service is good and I just love the ambience and feel of the..."

M

" Best garlic bread in Wellington - so delicious!!!! An old fave with my friend group - we'll never stop coming here. Try the ravioli in particular,..."

Pippa.keel

"We were warmly welcomed when we arrived. The service was very efficient and we got the Gallic bread within 5 mins. The mains were very nice too -..."

Christian

"Went here for Valentine's the food and service was exceptional. I did struggle with my blue cheese pasta dish as it was very rich but it was very..."

Kayleigh

"We used to frequently come here, have been many times and I have very fond memories of this place. Great service, great food, great price point. It..."

The Food Snob

"Pollo pasta and vegetarian ravioli + bruschetta to start with. Everything about these meals was amazing. The flavours were rich but subtle, the pasta..."

Stacy Heyman

"Lovely service and great dining experience. The margarita cocktail is really nice and not too bitter. Had the garlic bread which was divine!! For..."

Amorita Maharaj

"A great find, thanks to a recommendation. We asked for a table "out the back" which was lovely, warm and intimate, and oh so like any homely osteria..."

Ruth Mills

"Mamma mia! This is one of Wellington's best Italian restaurants. Pasta and garlic bread is amazing!! Great location and friendly staff! Will..."

Susan Roxanne

"First time in Wellington. Asked randomly for the best Italian food, everybody agreed and said Nicolini's. Totally nailed it. I had the tortellini and..."

Raquel Bermudez

"Came here not too long ago- was in wellington and had no idea where to eat. Was pouring with rain and just went into the first restaurant I saw...."

Sarah Hillier

"Stunning. Full marks for service, food and atmosphere. This family owned business knows how to treat their customers. Our group of 15 were..."

Lianne Jeffery

"Had dinner tonight after a show. My friend ordered chicken penne and I ordered Spaghetti Mussels. As always, presentation was excellent, food was..."

"Love this restaurant, waitresses and manager provide amazing service. The meals are a great size, and the ingredients are fresh. Best thing..."

Kaaryn Denholm

"Love this place! Can order anything and it's amazing!!! Not so child friendly but for adults it's spot on. Can always fit us in and the owner is..."

Katie

"This is our favourite Italian restaurant in wellington. Good solid portions with quality ingredients, and an amazing atmosphere, especially in the..."

Michael Liang

"Went here for Dinner with my Wife. We went here for our first date 7 years ago, it was good then and even better now.Had the Garlic bread to..."

Shane Girven

"Every single time I come to Nicholinis I eat the blue cheese ravioli - I've tried everything on the menu thanks to other guests I've dined with. It's..."

Joshsuxxxx

"Love this place! Every meal is fantastic and the staff are always helpful and friendly. Not just the best Italian in Wellington but, in my opinion,..."

Erin Moffatt

"Cannot say that I am an expert when it comes to Italian fare but I think the food here tastes quite good. The price a bit towards the higher..."

Kishore Mitra

"With such a popular place I thought there was no way I could get a booking for 10 at 6.30 arranged with only 2 hours notice. No problem. On one of..."

Graham

"Great food. Italian family owned and chefs from the hearth of Italy. Very selection of Italian wines. I strongly recommend the place. Everything we..."

A.M.

"My boyfriend took me here on our first date, and then we went again on our 1 year anniversary. Both times we were lucky enough to get to sit out the..."

Leanne Smith

"Best Italian restaurant to date for me. Excellent food and service. A family restaurant that makes you feel at home. Penne Chicken and Salmon Risotto..."

Jordan Samuela

"As always Nicolinis lived up to expectation. I would advise any creamy pasta lover to order the ravioli. It has to be one of my favourite meals in..."

Georgina Garrett

"Boys Boys Boys, you never cease to impress me. The family run restaurant of Wellington. Every time I venture here I am made fuss of which is amazing...."

James Scott

"My absolute favourite restaurant!! Could easily eat here every night! Was recommended to us by a friend and have since raved about the place to..."

Courtney

"We turned up on a busy night without a booking, the lovely girl we spoke to squeezed us in so long as we were finished before the next booking, not a..."

Claire Alannah Buchanan

"Fantastic night out, the food was superb the staff great and atmosphere amazing. Our table loved it. The best Italian in NZ. Gutsy meals to die..."

Sue

"BeautifuI dinner, friendly and attentive staff. Will definately recommend to friends and..."

Mariana Andrews

"My hubby and I love this place, we think it is the best Italian in Wellington!!The food and service is always excellent. The special's..."

Sarcha

"We went to Nicolini's last week. It was awesome! The food was good, the service was outstanding. We had a really lovely time. Definitely go..."

Hannah Lander

"We (a table of 4) went to Nicolini's on Saturday night - it was a cold & wet night out but a warm and welcoming evening indoors. Dis-agree with..."

Michael Corcoran

"Contrary to reviews, we really enjoyed the service. Cosy and atmospheric on a cold Wellington night. Really delicious specials of the day (we've..."

Nicole

"We came into Nicolini's to escape the cold of night. It looked full at first, but when asking if a table was available we were shown into the back..."

Sarah

"Had a wonderful meal with great service. Waited at the bar for a table because they were busy and got an apology for the wait which was only a few..."

Geoff G

"Service is usually pretty average but the food more than makes up for it. the crumbed mushrooms are..."

Natasha

"The food was delicious, the service was excellent and very friendly. I recommend the garlic mushrooms and profiteroles!!! We will definitely be going..."

Aimee

"love love love Nicolini's!I went here on Friday night and ordered one of the specials, and it was fantastic!!Every time I come here the..."

Sarcha Keith

"Nicolini's is just great. The food is amazing, and it is amazingly priced. Very warm atmosphere with polite, friendly and efficient staff. Would..."

Alex

"My partner and I recently dined here. Warm atmosphere, friendly, lots of laughter and chatter - the place was packed which added to the cosy..."

Natasha Gedge

"Amazing Italian food. Love the menu too- very Italian. The staff rush you a bit but are really nice and informative. You may not get the best table,..."

Mattie

"For an introduction to this quaint authentic Italian cafe and bar, walk past and smell the aroma. As a first time customer recommended by a student..."

Lana Fomin

"Such good pasta, very cute set up!!So romantic!!Food is the best Italian dish I have had in Wellington, service is very fast.If you..."

Sarcha

"After reading pretty much all negative reviews on here I went in to Nicolini's thinking something bad would happen, after we had our dinner I was..."

Elaine Young

"the food is fantastic, but the venue is a let..."

Sian

"I love NicolinisIts what you expect when you go to a reasonably priced resturant which is crammed full every night. The Food is..."

Mark Adam Cohen

"We attended on a Sunday night and found the service to be excellent despite the fact the restaurant was particularly busy.The quality of..."

Nick Whiteford

"i m marco from italy and i ve been living one year in wellington.i worked at nicolini s for 5 months and let me tell,that s the best italian food i..."

Brambilla Marco

"Best place for a date or dinner with family. I give very few places a 5/5 but some are just worth it I think. We ordered veg ravioli, a risotto,..."

Sonder Woman

"We had an amazing Birthday dinner at Nicolini’s last night. Food was delicious and amazing service. I wanted to say Thank you for Olivia for her..."

Shehara Dilshani

"Love the cheesy garlic bread and the shrimp fettuccine was yummy 😋 The tortellini wasn't as good as I thought it would be. 😐 Would love to see..."

Carolena Swaneveld

"We got dinner here for my boyfriend's birthday and it was great!!! Food was nice and ahtomosphere was awesome too! I got Fettucine Shrimps and it..."

AnnA

"Oh what a great evening we had at Nicolini's on the weekend, the food was great and very authentic, a real buzz and vibe in this restaurant . We'll..."

Owen Bellhouse

"Best customer service that I've experienced in NZ in 10 years. Waters were filled without asking. Piano player/singer was great. The food was..."

Alicia Osland

"Mixed reviews about our dining experience, mostly good though. I was the only one out of us that had an entree, the calamari. Very nice and I would..."

Pamela Ngan

"One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to. The food was fantastic, the staff were lovely and the restaurant itself had character and..."

Morgan Marshall

"Great atmosphere. Mains and desserts were amazing. Garlic bread was saturated in butter sadly and half way through our starters the main came out..."

Sue Geale

"Absolutely phenomenal family run proper Italian restaurant! High quality food with staff who genuinely care about your dining experience...."

Alice Harrsion

"The food is outstanding. Fresh. Delicious. The stuff are all very helpful and polite. The pasta is always cook to perfection, the tomatoes sauce is..."

Andrea Merlo

"If I could rate this restaurant higher than 5, i would. The presentation is beautiful, taste is amazing. Would definitely come back to try the..."

Claudia Vaya

"Really liked the ambience here - a nice touch with the real candles. Had two of the specials the Lamb Capeletti and the Venison Rigatone - both were..."

Michael Davidson

"Well hello Nicolini whanau. What an absolute delight to stumble across your restaurant 😊 From the time we arrived-was a bit iffy getting in..."

Oostys (Nunu)

"Down in Wellington and lucky enough to re-visit Nicolini’s on their first day in the new venue. Same great food. Amazing new venue. Incredible..."

Andrew Nicol

"Surprisingly Wellington has so many great Italian places. We have a few regular restaurants around the city where we go to but this place was..."

Rex S

"Huge thanks for an amazing experience last night! Big shout out to Emma, sales chicky of the year, and to moustache bro too for being a good sport!..."

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