The best After-hours in Wellington | Sluurpy updated in April

"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..."

Jo Bensemann

Heemi Katene-Hill

"Fish du jour was..."

Lisa

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

Charles Nelson

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

R M

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

Walt Boyd

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

Mike Higgie

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

Cara Marshall

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

Simon Margrett

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

Teresa G

Garage Project Taproom

Non-smoking restaurants

"Very friendly staff Nice cosy place to enjoy a cold brewNice ambience I enjoyed the lager type beerWe only stay around the corner..."

Tim 51

"The mother of all microbreweries- these guys got the ball rolling with the microbrewery trend sweeping Wellington at the mo. Excellent beers- they..."

James Ong

"A good place to have beer when in Wellington. I liked the variety in flavours. Might be a bit conjusted spacewise but definitely worth..."

Chakresh

"Been here few times and always loved the friendly vibe. It was another busy Sunday filled with happy people. The staff were really friendly and..."

Christian

"Popped by as it's just a quick walk from my hotel, after this having been on my list to visit since before my previous trip several years back. The..."

Edgar Liu

"One of the better taprooms I've been too, both in Australia and nz. Super simple, yet effective atmosphere. Very, very nice beers combined with some..."

James Grant

"Long time fan of the wonderful and quirky brews of Garage Project. Visiting this place only confirmed why I love their beers! Staff (Aaron) was a..."

Norman Ng

"This is a great place to grab a beer with some yummy snacks. They have non-alcoholic beers, too, and good ones...."

Dallas Rogers

"A really really good selection of beer.. Ordered 2 padlets and 8 different kinds of beer... not disappointed with the..."

A L

"Good neighborhood bar; looked like lots of regulars come here with friends greeting friends. Good beer, though not the best hazy IPAs I’ve had in..."

Marsha Russell

"Visiting from Melbourne, we literally came here first stop from the airport as we love GP beers! I was stoked with the range and selection. It’s a..."

Chris Price (Pricey)

"Best range of beers I've tried in the southern hemisphere. Whether you like the "normal " beer , something a little adventurous or something unique, ..."

T Marshall

"Supporting local crafts. Love the flight. Wine are served at less volume but still well enjoyed. Keep up the good work..."

Yen Zen Huang

"This place is awesome! Beer selection is mega, there's a ton of stuff they make and brew right nearby in the cellar and the selection is great...."

David Wild

Carrello Del Gelato

Wheelchair Accessible

"Haven’t even tried the Gelato yet, but that was the best coffee I’ve had in ages...."

MJ Bartlett

"Yum, you cannot go past the Pics peanut butter my..."

Mike Kotlyar

"WOAP banger. Thank you. The hot dog and burger were a..."

Chuck Goldy

"Delicious. Try the gelato burger, you won't be disappointed - or hungry for the next six..."

Simon Margrett

"Absolutely delicious array of sorbet and gelato, all of which are delicious. Decent sized, quality hot drinks. Some savory food served as well..."

Tim Preston-Marshall

"Good flavour options and loved sitting in the sun on a..."

Sarah

"Awesome little place, very inviting and friendly. The fish and chips were the best I've had in a while. I would definitely recommend this to anyone..."

Heather Curry

"They make hot chocolate to die for!!! So yummy! Haven't tried pizza here, but Gelato are lovely too. So nice when you can try different options and..."

Kristina Kolpashnikova

"Best potato fritters of all time. Actually has the taste and texture of fried mash potato. Buttery rather than oily. Very quick service as..."

jonathan

"First time going there and won't be my last! I ordered the chips and let me tell you they were some of the best chips I ever had! I recommend going..."

Priya

"Lovely gelato for afternoon tea using 2-for1 Advent calendar..."

Rachel Basher

"Love this place - having one of their amazing ice creams has become one of my favourite pastimes this..."

alannah fitzgerald

"Delicious iced coffee with choices of 2 different ice cream flavors included. Great selection of ice cream and Gelato..."

Ruth Hickey

"Very cozy little place located at the water front Oriental Bay One of the popular place during summer time for ice cream and sorbet. I enjoyed the..."

Pene Viliamu

"Awesome little cafee with clean Italian athmosphere. It has a separate room where you can also sit with your dogs on cool bean-bags on the..."

Ákos Muráti

"Beautiful decor and delicious Gelato. We had the Gelato burger, it was wonderful. Will be going back to get their feijoa..."

Caillie Evans

Beach Babylon

86/100 (2525 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A lovely place to go and eat or get a drink on a sunny day. The views of the ocean are spectacular. The food is very nice but the atmosphere is what..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Funky little place with interesting decor. Friendly staff and a great menu with heaps of options. Awesome wine menu. The food was delicious and the..."

Steaksammie

"Went about 10 days ago for brunch on a busy Saturday morning. 3 of us sat outside. Coffees arrived really quick, and food was not far behind. They do..."

Sally

"Great restaurant! Beachy and relaxed theme with retro decor. Friendly and attentive staff, did not have to wait long for our food.A couple of us..."

Rochelle Holland

"Had to redo my review, had a lovely meal with my wee girl here. Vegan options are amazing, so nice to be in a situation where I can choose from do..."

Eating My Way Around

"Lovely outlook sitting outside, we has The Edge Martinborough Pinot Noir was very smooth. My partner had the seafood linguine, plenty of seafood and..."

Anna

"Went here last week and about a year ago both times they were really good for breakfast The homemade hash browns are perfect crunchy on the..."

David Thompson

"We went here for breakfast We tried the Fat Bastard breakfast, the pancakes and the mince on toastThe hot drinks were nice as wellIt..."

Tim 51

"Everything super tasty and all the wait staff was very friendly. My group and I had a pleasant conversation with one of the staff. I would definitely..."

Mjmcferren

"Food was pretty good! Good quality beef, grilled just well, not too dry, still juicy and moist. Food arrived quickly too. Also the service was very..."

James Ong

"Always very good! Salmon bagel ordered with a side salad. That sala was next level for a side! So good out the front on a hot day! Also, they do..."

Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt

"Went last night for my sister's birthday and it happened to coincide with WOAP. The food was brought out about half an hour after ordering which..."

Natasha Hill

"We all had a great 60th birthday celebration at Beach Babylon! We are from out of town, all converging on Wellington for the event. It was super easy..."

Blackrobinnz

"Came here finally after driving past a million times!We were greeted upon arrival and told to seat wherever we wanted. Service was quick and we..."

Aimee R

"Had the Vegan vegan which was delicious and huge! Partner had rosti with bacon and halloumi. Coffee and service were amazing, we will be back...."

Logan Managh

"Had the shake and big breakfast, food was delicious and shakes and iced drinks are very tasty!Nice atmosphere being opposite the beach on a nice..."

Jordan

"Solid brunch menu especially if you love rösti! They are often busy weekends but it's worth waiting for a table. The location and atmosphere is..."

Julia TVM

"A great spot for drinks in the sun - and they have Pimms jugs! Most of the snack foods/small plates are a little on the greasy fried side, the fondue..."

EpiCurious

"A nice little spot for brunch, and as a bonus was open Boxing Day. They have a variety of options for roti so no need for bread or toast if you wish...."

Rebecca

"Located on Oriental Parade I like the surfie beach house vibe and the matching music. The staff were friendly and relaxed and we got started with..."

Gus

"I have been to this place a few times now and it is one of my go-to place for brunch. I have decided to take a friend of mine here for brunch..."

Foooodie Explorer

"This was a great place to eat quick and friendly service with amazing food and amazing drinks this is again a great place to eat kid friendly and..."

Ben Woodburn

"Love this place. Good food. Great location and excellent service. I love that pets are allowed. I go here nearly each time I visit that side of the..."

Sriram Srivatsan

"Nice cafe. Great food and service. Reasonably priced food. I went there with a friend from USA/Poland and this cafe catered to his dietary..."

Ian De Terte

"Saturday brunch at Beach Babylon. Very popular place but we were lucky as it wasn't overly busy.We were greeted with a smile and shown to a..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Stopped in for a drink and a snack. Chilli prawns were lovely and service was okay. Lovely location and typical Wellington ambience. A little bit..."

Donald Tracey Murray

"I had a great smoothie and fries when I was here. Staff were really friendly and were very happy to modify an item for me (have a nut allergy so no..."

Saeran Maniparathy

"Need to say that the burger they had for Wellington on a plate was a total killer ! Really tasty and different from what was done in the CBD. And so..."

Ines

"Go to people and dog watch. Stay for quality tea, coffee, drink, cakes, and awesome brunch. The man friend usually goes for the big veggie breakfast...."

Grace

"Went here for dinner and loved the environment, great spot and awesome BYO. The service was excellent and I'd definitely come back, although not for..."

David Palfreyman

"Went down to Beach Babylon breakfast couple weeks ago on a nice but coldish Wellington Sunday. I got the breakfast burrito and a Bloody Mary and was..."

Jordan Morrice

"Walking into Beach Babylon we were immediately welcomed by a super friendly barista.My pal and I grabbed a small table down the back near a..."

Table For One

"Had a fantastic brunch there last week. Potato rostis with poached eggs, smoked salmon with capers on toast went down really well. Best coffee we've..."

Katherine MacGregor

"Down on beautiful Oriental Parade is this little retro joint that's not only a cafe, but a bar and somewhere to get your pooch in on the culinary..."

Heneedsfood

"Great view if the Wellington weather allows. Eclectic clever menu at reasonable prices especially the light plates.Enjoyed the Tarakihi very..."

Haumanakeakua

"Love the breakfast sandwiches here! The coffee and shakes are amazing too! We last came on a wet, but busy, Wellington morning and they managed to..."

Humbleluxury

"I just had a mocha from here . It was fyn. I love the ambience of the place . Once you enter the place it appears like u r in another realm..."

Foodie Mallu

"Great food but unfortunately they seemed really understaffed and we had to wait ages for our food and even longer for our second round of coffees..."

Marilyn Moore

"This was a lunch stop with the family. Was worried we wouldn't get a seat as this place was pumping. It was a Sunday. The turnover of tables was..."

Selective

"Yum!Best pancakes I think I've ever had - light fluffy and delicious topped with berry and rhubarb compote! and the chicken quesidilla went..."

Deb Kissick

"This would be a favourite of ours. The service is always friendly and consistent. If it is quiet I have been welcomed to have a leisurely..."

Ellie

"Beautiful spot with a great, typically Welly hippy vibe - as opposed to hipster - I definitely prefer the former :) I had a vege toasted..."

The Guppy

"I fell back in love with milshakes at this place a few weeks ago, the Snickers milshake OMG! My burger was also good but the milkshake, I dream of it..."

Joshua Hill

"If you're looking for consistently good food and a well located cafe / restaurant - Beach Babs is the place to go. The food here is fresh, tasty and..."

Alice Bourke

"I like this place way more than I thought I would. My friends and I all imagined it to be a cynical corporate take on retro kitsch before we went..."

Woo 17

"We have been here twice within two weeks. Once for lunch and once for afternoon tea (4.30pm) and both times were great. They change their menu during..."

Reviewer007

"I came here for brunch for the first time on Sunday and the place was humming. Nonetheless the staff found us a table pretty quickly, and we settled..."

Isabella

"Four of us went for brunch on Saturday. Started well with gorgeous coffee, great hot chocolate and prompt friendly service. We all had different..."

Kara I

"I went here for brunch yesterday for the first time and had a great experience. Food was yum, service friendly and quick even though it was really..."

Katie1

"This place is one of my faves in Welly, the staff are always friendly, the counter-food and menu tasty, and one of the most important bits - the..."

Mary Jane Thomas

"Have been to Beach Babylon for brunch and dinner on a number of occasions. The food is always good and the service friendly. We love the beachy..."

Dinerdiner

"I am a regular here, whether for breakfast or lunch. Have not tried it for dinner though. I think another quality cafe open during day on busy..."

CK

"Manhatten has now morphed into Beach Babylon, which is a real shame in some ways - i loved Manhatten with Dan doing his thing out..."

Philip

"Been here a few times, for dinner and lunch, the amazing food makes up for the table service which at lunch time i find the staff get confused. Most..."

Emma Lowry

"Stopped by at Baby Babylon after a scenic drive around Oriental Bay and we took our seats inside the busy cafe and restaurant. The weather was rather..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Everything here was good. Went for breakfast on a Thursday about 9.30am on the way to the airport. Good quick service. Good food. Good coffee. Good..."

Kiwig1rl

"I ate humongous Burger and a yummy mango shake. The set up of the place is cool. And outside is relaxing. The food are yum and the place is just..."

Elna Baguya

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting Beach Babylon, and I must say it was a delightful experience. The laid-back atmosphere and beachy vibes..."

Mahdi Abdollahi

"Warm friendly service & the food was well cooked & came promptly. The fish & vegetables were perfectly cooked. And my chicken burger was..."

bolonz bolo

"Such a cool little spot for a lovely vegan options on the menu and a great coffee while overlooking the beautiful ocean (sitting on the outside or..."

Olia

"Came for the fondue, walked away with a feeling of contentment. Great staff with awesome service. Highly recommend getting the fries with the fondue..."

Alma

"I really liked the ambience. The coffee and pastries were both very good. Will definitely go back to try the food as..."

Mahnaz

"A fun atmosphere and great coffee and food here always with the wonderful service. Plus they have a dog water bowl by the door. Toilets aren't..."

Maria Anderson

"Served by Alice last weekend real good service, good food, very talkative which added to it funny person. Very good milkshakes. Good amount of vegan..."

Bruno Martin-Edwards

"Was happily surprised to see there was a huge amount of vegan and vegetarian options on the menu! I got the vegan chicken and halloumi salad and..."

Isabella Clague

"Great outdoor spot if you have a dog and need a spot of brunch. The coffee is always good and they even have a whole menu for your furry friend...."

Glyn Alcock

"We came here after looking at the menu online, and the food did not disappoint! Yesterday we'd bought coffee to takeaway which we enjoyed, and today..."

Julian Davison

"I was craving for something spicy yesterday and their burrito was just the right thing for my craving and the weather. They were very busy, so..."

Saipriya Krishna

"We were a party of four and ordered the Babylon Royal burger, which was almost too tall to bite into, two colourful summer salads, which we really..."

Davide Baj

"lovely spot with seats outside, heaters, and a comfy inside area. good food with a Lebanese influence. Persian eggs were good, but also the basic..."

Stephen Gillies

"Staff were great and food was delicious. Great for a couple or for taking the family there. Highly..."

Aaron Clancy

"We were really excited to eat some good food after hearing such great reviews from others from this place. The food we ordered was on the average..."

Fidah Ali

"A great licensed cafe/restaurant with a distinct 70's Caribbean/tiki bar vibe. The food was delicious and nicely presented. Friendly staff with..."

Innes Fisher

Kc Cafe

86/100 (1871 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Just always good! Whether eating in taking away. They friendly staff, portions are great, price is reasonable. You can order online (I do not think..."

JamesNZ

"Great cheap eats, efficient service and delicious Asian comfort food. The pan fried dumplings #5 is my all time..."

Helen Joe

"My bf is an afficionado re all Chinese cuisine even provincial cuisines. He has sampled all the best restaurants melb and Sydney have to offer...."

Dansin

"Definitely a must-try restaurant in Wellington!! I became a super fan of roasted DUCK when I had Peking duck in China and I found this place serves..."

Jinjing Fang

"Been coming here on and off since early 2000's (Vic Uni days, 2000-05). Back then most feeds were $8-10, now around $13-14, which is still good..."

Jason Y.

"Super big fan of KC’s hot-pot. It raised my appetite and had me finish a whole bowl of plain rice, to company with those spicy but delicious meats..."

Vicky Yiu

"Very friendly staff here and there’s a good selection of dishes to choose from.The food is always fresh.This place is always busy from..."

Tim 51

"This place is amazing and would recommended for fast easy cheap Asian food just the only problem is there’s not many seats to sit in but amazing..."

Minh Khang

"One of the best most reliable Asian eateries in. Wellington. Always busy, always great food and large servings. HugeMenu selection on the..."

Ryan

"Really yummy food. They get quite busy especially on late nights so to avoid the rush, I go early and get it takeaway to heat up later for dinner...."

Hubbabubba

"Mee goreng generous portions. Dumplings are big and juicy how she likes it. If you’re up for good yarns with drunks head on down around 2am..."

Isaac Tuiala

"Listening to my friend's great review of KC, we finally had an opportunity to go there this evening. Absolutely loved the generously portioned deep..."

Michelle M Almeida

"My favourite place to go for good Asian food. Love it here! I order a few different favourites from time to time just to mix it up. But the constant..."

Mareko Panapa

Sei

"This is the best place to order pork on rice in the city. My review needs to be 140 characters so I’m writing some more words here. Rice, noodles,..."

Shirin Alexandra Bradfield

"4.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceVery nice Chinese Restaurant in Central..."

곰정안

"Love this place. Food always taste great, it's fast and affordable. Definitely my go to place when I have a craving for pork congee or deep fried..."

Leck

"I’ve been going here for years. Absolutely love this place. Great food and better value for money. Their BBQ pork and roast duck is the best...."

Shyamak Patel

"KC Cafe always delivers! Felt like a bit of a snack rather than a main meal and again was not disoppointed! Serving sizing are incredible for their..."

Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt

"I have come with my family so many times that I'm unable to remember what we ordered! But after school, I come here for a wonton pork noodle soup...."

Camellia

"Favourite takeaway in Wellington. I honestly don't know why people complain about the service seeing as they aren't trying to be a fine dining..."

Charlotte Chazz Colgan

"Awesome authentic little Hong Kong style cafe that stays open till the sun rises. This place makes me feel at home where their tasty efficient..."

Rachel Lee

"Very good portion sizes and tasty food. My ethnic family and I felt very at home and the staff gave me a very warm welcome complete with a happy..."

Georgina Forsyth

"I often come to KC cafe on my dinner break. The service could be a bit better, the food more than makes up for it. Kc cafe is always humming with..."

Jake Elsmore

"Food was great. Service was ok, ambience could be better. We had the Claypole eggplant, roast pork, roast duck, choy sum with garlic, char koay teow...."

Mighty Will

"All their dishes so far I've tasted have been very good. My night team all love KC. Keep up the good work guys. Favorite dish = Stir Fried Lamb with..."

Elton Wakefield

"Always a classic go to takeaway or a fast dine in that's delicious and cheap. The vegetarian dish that I ask for is a customised fried tofu and Bok..."

Shar Young

"This restaurant is always crowded meaning that the food is bound to be delicious. I frequently come here with my friends and have sampled many of the..."

Rebecca

"Always so busy.... fish congee was amazing!!! My english friends had it for the first time and loved it. The pork buns is not the best o had but it..."

Co-Leen Toolseram

"This place is super busy so you better allow 15-30 minutes for your order! Everybody talks about this place like its the best chinese takeaway in..."

Kate S

"spicey pork soup, char siu pork, dumplings.....i fucking love this place. food is so delicious and cheap! favourite chinese food place in..."

Jon Luke

"I've grown up on HK bbq food and this place is truly authentic right down to the older, sassy woman who runs the front desk. I always order off the..."

Vicki Wong

"Bloody good place for convenient quick dish. Been there more than 20times, every time was a pleasant experience. All dishes are tasty and quality..."

Lemon.lemon.nz

"I'd refer to this place as pot luck casual dining. It's been around for a long time. If you're after a Chinese dish with a difference that is really..."

Frank

"One of my favourite rest in Welly. Of course the owner doesn't speak much English, and the toilet was in a mess. However this is a takeaway sytled..."

Hao Chang

"Googled "best Chinese takeaway Wellington" and KC topped the list. The small space was packed with mainly Chinese clients tucking into various..."

Philip Reeve

"A nice little take away/restaurant. The salt and pepper squid was delicious and I'm an absolute sucker for the steamed pork buns. If a Chinese..."

Rhodri Williams

"I got the hot and sour chicken, I didn't have to wait for long for my food, it was roughly 5mins. However at busy times I've been waiting up to..."

Amber White

"YESSSS! God I love a good crispy skin pork belly. The duck is also A-mazing! My mouth is salivating at the thought. These guys are the shiz nizz...."

Crumpet King

"With friends, hungry and want good, inexpensive Chinese food? Go to KC Café. Want class and great service? Stay away. The location fantastic and not..."

Kishore Mitra

"Love this place my chinese brother and I would always come here for duck Asian veg and rice a spend ours just chillin and talking before he left for..."

James Fale

"I like love this place. Been eating here since I moved to Wellington. The ladies at the counter are very accommodating on my request and I even get..."

MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio

"Good for hangover cure food! Also a great way to soak up the alcohol after a night out! The noodle dishes are my fave. Yet to try the duck, but it..."

Humbleluxury

"You don't come here for service or decor, but simple authentic Hong Kong cusine. Has quite a large menu offering. Large portions where some..."

Rosemary Young

"This is a great Cantonese/Hong Kong BBQ eatery in Wellington. The city suffers from a lack of choice, unlike Auckland where Dominion Road alone must..."

Wilson Chau

"KC Takeaway is always my go-to regular Chinese food, so much variety and taste, prices are brilliant and the staff work so hard to keep food quality..."

Clark Rogers

"I have been going to KC Cafe since we arrived in Wellington in 2000. The food is always good, well priced and plentiful. My own particular weakness..."

Lianne Hack

"The one and only one KC CAFE. Me and my wife are trying our best to hate this restaurant being frank especially because of the bad service from the..."

Varun Guru

"Has been a regular of mine for a couple of years...no nonsense good quality friendly-priced yummy food...usually for me it's either the salt/pepper..."

Geoff Lockett

"For the price, an excellent choice. Great value for money, ambiance is basic but the food is authentic and fresh. Highly recommend!I highly..."

Haeison Romero

"Cheap quick yum and open till late. What could be better for youngsters like..."

Leo

"Just had the best salt & pepper squid from this awesome eatery.I have also had the wonton noodle soup (with BBQ pork & noodles) and..."

Karlo

"Really good value food. Usually served promptly. One trap to watch out for .... there is a half step down near the table(s) at the front window..."

Geoff Wilcox

"Best value and tasty food for a no-fuss quick meal. Genuinely Cantonese, I like especially the roasted duck noodles, roasted pork noodles, wan tan..."

Hilda Low

"cheap price and served quickly. their food are all good, a little of them just sort of..."

Carina Chang

"We have dined quite regularly at this busy Chinese Cafe in Courtenay Place over the last few years, and we feel they consistently offer the best..."

Bob Lee

"My partner and I have been wanting to visit KC cafe ever since seeing their sign that says ‘Best Roast Duck in Town.’ We finally visited today; I..."

Emily Fitzgerald

"I went here about 4:20pm on Friday to pick up 500g of crispy roast pork which we loved the other day. A friend of mine picked up their famous fried..."

Akiko

"BEST roast duck in New Zealand!! The meat was so aromatic and tender, crispy skin, with some pickled vegetables to bring out some freshness. Huge..."

Bella Law

"It is a bit hidden and the place is not that big, but the food is exquisite. It has several options from asian cuisine. It is quite interesting as a..."

Gustavo Buss

"Got told to try this place out by my brother from another mother Tony. This place has got everything even for those fussy eaters. The only thing I..."

Stephen Heka

"The roasts are really good. Got myself a takeaway and still crispy and yummy after nearly an hour. Decent portion of vege to balance your taste buds..."

Yen Zen Huang

"Their deep fried squid is my favourite one. Spicy beef soup was amazing! There’re so many menus that I should try. Always love to come..."

Kritin Itharat

"This is a great Cantonese spot in downtown Wellington. We ordered the BBQ pork, a pork bun and the duck noodle soup. They were all delicious. It can..."

Kassandra Solsrud

"Apparently, this is one of Wellington’s institutions when it comes to Asian food. Somehow I managed to miss it despite of decades of being out and..."

Peter Kurdulija

"We always order the roast duck dry noodles and never ever dissapoints!!! 🫶 love you forever..."

Ruiamai Harris

"If you’re looking for a traditional ‘Chinatown’ restaurant, look no further. This was our first stop on a mini food tour of Wellington and the..."

Dean Bailey

"I tried the pork chicken barbecue with rice was ok. My friend took the prawn and chicken they were delicious. The service was good as it is super..."

trisanu das

"Good food portion size is impressive I like big portion A bit expensive 13 sep 2023 I ordered today prawn chilli bean paste It was wow great..."

a.g surendaran

"If you want a no frills mean feed, this is where you need to come. You know the food is legit when the menu board is written in two languages...."

miss alosina

"Fast service Restaurant was busy. Noodle dish had a great wok flavour. Would have scored a 5 stars if the seafood stir fried noodles contained real..."

Phil Tang

"Brisket soup is out the gate!! This is the only late night spot you will get great food with a great Wellington..."

Richard B

"One of the affordable food in town, lovely food and FOH lady. But sometime it’s a bit crowded, no offences good for business. Keep up the good..."

K L

"Definitely a must-try restaurant in Wellington!! I became a super fan of roasted DUCK when I had Peking duck in China and I found this place serves..."

Hanajan

Fratelli

86/100 (1794 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

The Arborist Rooftop Bar & Eatery

86/100 (1342 ratings)

"Went to the rooftop bar with friends. The place has a nice chill ambiance, We had pizza and a jug of sangria which arrived very quickly and both..."

Santos

"Loved everything about the place nice range of drinks and food and just the vibe of the place is great would highly recommend..."

Aman

"Service was fast and friendly. Food was also nice although the patty reminded me of a McDonalds patty.Went for lunch during WOAP with a large group..."

James Voong

"I've been to the arborist for brunch on a few occasions now, and I can safely say that it ranks in one of my top 5 brunch spots! My favourite..."

Suzanne

"Everytime we come to the arborist we leave satisfied, food is always amazing, tapa sized dishes great for sharing, we take friends all the time and..."

A Girls Gotta Eat ....

"I liked it. We had snacks and drinks after work on a Thursday night. The menu was great for snacks. I wasn’t looking to dine here. It was clean...."

Dani

"Reasons why I like this place: 1. Someone told me they put at least half a bottle of wine in their big jugs of sangria. (Don't know how..."

Hubbabubba

"Went there for dinner last night, the pulled pork tacos were delicious and well priced! When I’m next in Wellington will definitely go there..."

Emma Davy

"Booked out the Arborist Function Room for my 21st. Such a well decorated and interesting space, nice and private/separated from the main bar - but..."

Em

"Came for Friday drinks up on the Rooftop Barsuch a chill vibe and just a nice place to hang and catch up with friends. The parmessan fries were..."

Clara Webster

"Fabulous atmosphere, hard-working and friendly staff, delicious food (and beautiful cocktails!) - will return if I get the chance to! I had the..."

Silva Star

"In Summer the rooftop bar is a winner. Complimentary hats n sunscreen - keeping its patrons sunsafe, I like it!!! The lounge chairs and turf make it..."

Crumpet King

"Food and staff are amazing. Great rooftop, especially in the summer. Been here for dinner, lots of little plates to share. Definitely have to try the..."

Lee Halford

"When you get a little bit hungry at 10pm... this was the rescue! Buttermilk fried chicken with smoked maple and parmesan fries... I m usually not a..."

ScoopScoop

"Visted for the first time on Saturday and totally blown away by the quality of the food, all sourced locally, organic and beautifully prepared. ..."

Pete Thomson

"If the sun is shining in Wellington, round up the crew and head up to the Arborist Rooftop bar. My favourite place in Wellington, you can't beat this..."

Ali White

"The staff here make the place! They are all so, so lovely. From the guy making cocktails to the bouncer at the elevator. Sweet people who add so much..."

Jen

"EDIT: Have been here on numerous occasions. The rooftop bar is an awesome spot on a hot day and has heaters and blanketd for when it cools down. The..."

Vicki Wong

"Amazing small plates and cocktail menu, our regular local hang out. Love the rooftop bar and downstairs for dinner with friends...."

Tracey Lear

"quirky atmosphere, great roof top location, pleasant bar goers. It was a great time sitting under the stars with heater behind us. The food selection..."

Christian

"Been here a couple of times for coffee before, today I had lunch.We arrived just before 12pm. Pretty empty but that suited us as we had..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Nice rooftop bar but that's all it is. A seat in the sun (on a good Wellington day) and a cocktail. The view is mixed, yes you can see a bit of the..."

Rebecca

"This is a really great place to grab a beer on a Friday night. With being so close to town you can easily just walk into the clubs afterwards or use..."

Mana

"Arborist has a crazy cool rooftop bar which is a great place to show your friends. Presentation on the platters is outstanding and they have a..."

Harrison Lister

"Came here for breakfast on a work trip and ordered the corn fritters. Corns fritters were nice and soft, but small. Egg was poached well and dish..."

John Chin

"Had such a great meal here. Randomly decided to go as neither of us had been and it was in the entertainment book. Was unlucky as the Brussel sprouts..."

Ohhh Neil

"Didn't eat here, but a really nice place for drinks. The service was really nice and friendly and the rooftop bar has a really nice vibe to it. It..."

Saeran Maniparathy

"The butcher sausage was really really good！must try～the day I try was a pork sausage！the skin of the sausage was very brittle！the chicken..."

Crystal

"The hot bird burger was delicious. I definitely chowed it down quickly. Crispy chicken on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Some..."

Travels4Food

"Cool place, rooftop bar setup is epic. Service was friendly and chilled plus decent drinks list. I can see myself hanging out here regularly on week..."

Wilson Chau

"Best chicken burger and Bloody Mary in Wellington!The Arborist came highly recommended from a co-worker and my first visit did not..."

Captain Underpants

"WOW what can I say this bar and eatery is awesome in many ways. We walked in and the place was humming !! Loved the light stone and greenery..."

Fancy Face

"I absolutely loved this place. The outside balcony was great to sit and people watch as we had a few cold beers. Our tummies and tastebuds..."

Featured Eats

"Love this place. The lunch menu is A great format menu mixing your choice of salads or vegetables with proteins, all expertly prepared. Brunch is..."

EpiCurious

"I didn't check out the rooftop bar as the weather was yuck but the ground level bar/restaurant was good. The menu is simple divided into meat, greens..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Came here with a few friends for dinner, not entirely knowing what to expect. The menu could be explained a little better by the staff - it's a..."

Miss K

"A cozy bar.. The chopped wood as part of the decoration is a nice touch and makes it feel like a warm and hearty place. Had myself a Wellington on a..."

Rhodri Williams

"Had dinner here the other night - it was all super tasty. The venison and mutton were amazing and both really tender. We had the brocolli, quinoa,..."

Grace

"The first thing you notice is the decor. Fresh herbs in pots litter the outside patio and you're encouraged to pick them and add them to drinks and..."

Jenjaroo

"A surprise find tonight. It was appropriately busy for a Friday night. Enough people give it a buzz, but not packed to be noisy or interupt the..."

Cheyneismyhero

"nice interior decorations, the price is fair for what I got. We went for lunch on Sat, not many people there, it's quiet and tidy. My bf had bacon..."

Carina Chang

"We recently moved offices at work, and The Arborist has become our new local. I secretly like the Swanndri-lumberjack and raw-timber look of the..."

Audra Lord

"The staff are lovely and friendly, the food and cocktails were fantastic. Will definitely be..."

Teesha Eaden

"Great vibe. Love the heating and blankets for cooler evenings. Enjoyed our drinks. Popped in to check it out before having a beautiful dinner..."

Fiona Hood

"Omg I came here with the girls for my birthday brunch. We love it! Nice service! Nice deals and nice..."

Larissa Morais

"Rooftop bar was good. Nice happy servers who were friendly and bouncy. Chips and onion rings were great. View was nice. Not extremely comfy seating...."

Deborah Hughes

"Really cute bar with rooftop and downstairs options. Enjoyed a few awesome cocktails - definitely worth a visit. Might pay to reserve a table if you..."

Vicky Brewin

"Dined here for breakfast while staying at the hotel. We stopped in once for a lazy breakfast and it was so good we came back every day we stayed...."

White & Taylor - Office

"Good experience. Couldn't visit the rooftop due to off timing. The rooftop was not available. The food was good, we enjoyed the seating area next to..."

Keshav Sharma

"We came here without much expectation and left quite satisfied. The food was delicious! The atmosphere was pretty cool and staff were really..."

Giang Nguyen

"Really cool bar and the staff were very friendly. I loved that they had a cherry drink on the menu. Unfortunately, they were out of the cherry stuff..."

Judith

"Great burgers. Had the lumberjack and REALLY enjoyed it. Service was great, very friendly. Might pay to get there early as they seem to get busy fast..."

Chris Brooks

"The staff was surprisingly friendly and the rooftop bar is indeed beautiful. The food is limited depending on the time, but you can get bar snacks..."

Max Will

"Delicious breakfast. We loved the food and ambience of the place is also very nice. Parking around the cafe could be a bit of concern but it's worth..."

Raman Singh

"Actually went to a 21st birthday in the function room of the Aborist. Had nibble platters which were delicious 😋 and breakfast there the next..."

Lynda Goulden

"Definitely the rooftop bar of choice during sunny hours, but the Arborist's main bar also holds its own against a strong Wellington scene. More..."

J.G. Seabrook

"We went we a few girl friends! Nice atmosphere and service, 5 ⭐️ for that. The food was good, but nothing amazing. The salad could use more..."

María Paz Cárcamo Agüero

The Speight's Ale House

"Had lunch here after a bridal fitting with daughter across the road. Really liked the atmosphere, large bar area. Great menu. Espresso martinis were..."

natalie love

"Well-stocked, clean rooms in a charming old building. Staff are accomodating (My flight arrived very late and they happily arranged a late check-in..."

Hadas Livne

"Always great service from EJ and his staff. Kitchen staff do great meals. Rooms are clean and modern for an old building. Free off street parking is..."

Andrew Meade

"Nice atmosphere. Run out of Hazy IPA and some food items, but still a nice spot for a pint. Could do with bigger screens to watch the game but there..."

Peter Torr Smith

"Rooms were clean and tidy even if a bit musty and dated. Lovely staff and food was top notch. Especially the Lamb Shanks..."

Melanie Best

"I love this pub. It's wide open, disability friendly, the staff are great, the food is delicious and the quiz night is fun! Can't say about the..."

Kimberley

"Went there for dinner and ordered the mussels which was served in pot. The delicious Asian flavour of the mussels just warmed my heart and stomach! I..."

Juliet A

"Finding a car park can be tricky at times, but the pub restaurant has great food, service, and..."

William

"Room is cosy. Great location to CBD, can walk of take bus if..."

Hannah Adlam

"Basic, clean, friendly and fantastic value in a great position near the city centre (10 mins walk to Beehive). It’s awesome to see ‘Old School’..."

Rich Hall

"Comfortable, quaint, clean. Good beds. Helpful and humorous host. We enjoyed our..."

Anne Wheeler

"nice food, pretty good service, nice to enjoy atmosphete in or..."

S KDavis

Fidel's Cafe

85/100 (7652 ratings)

"Fidel's is a Wellington classic. The food was great and it's such a fun interesting space. Staff were friendly and helpful. A great brunch spot. We..."

Megan Hawkless

"We’d heard positive things about Fidel’s and was excited to give it a go as it had a good range of vegetarian options for brunch. The food did..."

Kirstie Hamilton

"I've been here a few times now and I think it's a pretty groovy place. The food is pretty decent and I feel like the Fidel's feast gives you a bit of..."

Kalin Soden (Kalin Potato)

"Quickly becoming a fave and regular of mine. The food is great value and usually a 10/10 homerun. And the coffee/drinks are always on. Ive yet to try..."

Sala McCarthy-Stonex

"Great food with nice cakes and treats. A great vibe and friendly service. Not table service to you have to go and order at the table! Highly..."

Sarah K

"If you are looking for that hip and rebellious feel, then this place is for you. Great coffee place too and best of all reasonably priced. Just feels..."

Aileen Gutierrez

Ana Vila

"Excellent food and kind staff. Be careful of the various floor levels throughout the..."

Brandon Bua

"Nice atmosphere, a lot of vegan and vegetarian options!!! The chicken sandwich is 10/10, chicken was so crispy. Friendly staff..."

Yaroslava Podporina

"Best thick shakes in town, although you’ll pay for it at $11. But worth it. We tried their big breakfast and Caesar salad too. Both delicious. Get..."

Karl Rock

Crumpet

"One of the best cocktails I have ever had was in Crumpet. The interior is very unique in a classic sort of way and make the dining experience more..."

**Hungry*Panda**

"Came here for cocktails and was blown over by the choice! I did flick through the box and got myself a cheeky green lady. Our table was very wonky..."

Felicity

"Took visiting friends out to Crumpet for cocktails this weekend. The service is fun, caring and they had a great selection and knowledge of what they..."

Tim

"I sometimes pop in for a coffee during the day and it's usually very peaceful. But I decided to check it out in the evening and it's so different!..."

Crumpet King

"So i was going to a show at the opera house and was very early so went into this place which is right next door. I was greeted straight away by a..."

Henare Mcluskie-Kaa

"Best coffee in Wellington. Great service and yummy crumpets. Always look forward to going back to Wellington so I can go to Crumpet, have an amazing..."

Ali Moke

"This is far and away my favorite bar in Wellington. The staff go out of their way to make sure every drink is amazing, and are a wealth of..."

Darren Tastic

"We've visited Crumpet many times and love the fact that it is a little different from most of its neighbouring bars. The range of beers & wines..."

Carolyn Scaddan

"Congratulations Ian on coming tops in the barista competition! You have equal bragging rights with Renwick (bar-person of the year). But we already..."

Eve Byjingo

"The coffee at Crumpet is Amazing, when you find a place you love, you always just want to keep going back. The Baristas make such a smooth..."

Anita Maitland

"My wife and I love Crumpet. I'll swing past during the day for a coffee when I'm in town and they're consistently really good. My favourite thing..."

Joe Simmonds

"Came in for a takeaway coffee while waiting for an event at the opera house. I initially thought it was a bit pretentious but ended up having a good..."

Bethany Mitchell

"for months I would look longingly out the bus window at the cutest little bar tucked into the side of the opera house. And then at last the stars..."

Kai Luv

"Excellent service from Caitlin! She was so knowledgeable and friendly and helped us to pick the perfect drinks. The cheese board was also banging and..."

Augustus Waters

"One of the must famous cocktails bar in Wellington. The team was very nice and pro. One of the best sazerac..."

Florian BOUBET

"My husband loves crumpets so when I saw there's a restaurant who do crumpets we know we have to try it and it didn't disappoint. The place was a bit..."

Finedine Romance

"Cute spot. Be awesome in summer. Creative drinks and soft fluffy crumpets. Yum tried the warm drink called the Flompf (I admit I got it because if..."

Deborah Hughes

"Probably the best bar in Wellington. Great bartenders with good banter and mixology skills. Menu is a bit of a shortcoming but it's all good. Get a..."

Sasha C

"What a great little place! Super friendly staff, amazing atmosphere, even better drinks. Staff come to your table, ask for your preferences from the..."

Dominik Feiler

"Popped in for a quick cocktail before the show. Hubby didn't want to order from menu so mixologist whipped him up something..."

Catherine Simpson

"Once I got in, I was captured by the character set up in this pub& restaurant. Most of the deco photos have been selected well following the unique..."

Haiying Shi

"Beautiful custom cocktails for a reasonable price. Excellent service. One of my favourite places in Wellington for a..."

Anamlee Griffin

"This was a really adorable little spot for drinks. Really cute. The cocktail was nice. Nice vibe. I’d go..."

Donnie Thigpen

Little Beer Quarter

85/100 (2089 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great little place though we probably destroyed the cool vibe with our noisy messy kids. Woap burgers were great but not sold on the tatter tots that..."

Eating My Way Around

"Had a great meal here with my man. Had the LBQ burger, chicken bites and truffle parm fries. All really good! The chicken bites were a bit few and..."

Myrtha Heydenrijk

"Best pub in New Zealand, it's that simple. Great selection of craft beer, delicious food, friendly staff and awesome ambience. Do yourself a favour..."

P

"My favourite place in Wellington to drink all year round! Staff are great, super chill but still attentive and knowledgeable about their products,..."

Charlotte Chazz Colgan

"Nice small place. Looks a bit congested when packed but offers great beer choices. If you are looking for variety - this might just not be the place,..."

Vikrant Kanwar

"My son and his friend tagged me along, as I've never been here. I was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and friendly staff, including their homey..."

DrJ G

"I like good beer and this is the Little Beer Quarter. Perfect fit. I see some complaining below about the service. Its a pub - I'm glad there's..."

Fat Dad

"A very busy craft beer hidden in the Edward Precinct in the City. We were there just after 5 on Thursday and it was packed. A mix of happy people who..."

Christian

"Great atmosphere and food was excellent. Pizzas were awesome and lots of sides to choose from. Service was good and there was also an excellent..."

Colin Briody

"Not much to say. Burger on a plate. Best burger I've ever had. Service around a 2. Told find my own table and when ordering a second beer when they..."

Adam

"My partner and I went here for lunch today with a Grabone Voucher. The place itself is off the main road and unless you knew it was there you would..."

Alysha Bower

"Loved this bar. Very quiet; hidden down a back alley. It's hard to find good dark beer options but this place delivered. Loads of options and both..."

Lyle

"Can be hard to find as it is tucked away in an alley but it's great place to grab a few drinks. The atmosphere is awesome and the bar staff very..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"Finally got the chance to visit this gem earlier this week with a friend, and by God I'm glad I did. The food here is absolutely mouth-wateringly..."

BKL

"Popped in for an after work drink and pub meal on a Thursday. I had the Elderflower Cider and the open steak sandwich. Decent pub meal and the cider..."

RaeRae

"One of the best beer bars in Wellington. Love this place. Tasty food, with a great selection of tap beers. The sharing platters are really good,..."

Mr Bean

"This place has an amazing beverage list with a whole lot of great beers, wines and even 'hoptails' - a beery take on cocktails. We had a really nice..."

Isabella

"Fun place with a great beer selection. Food is filling and above average for a pub. Staff are great, and really accommodating. Quick and..."

Duncs

"Super cosy, European pub vibes! We tried the Welly on a plate kebab and the toastie competition toastie, both were peeeeeerfect! They had a great..."

Chris Lamb

"Great atmosphere, cool crowd & the Liberty Prohibition Porter was absolutely..."

jon andrews

"Look, it's not as busy as other places but that's because you gotta know where it is. Yum drinks, fast & delicious food. Fantastic indoor/outdoor..."

Jen Natoli

"We enjoyed a Wellington on a Plate burger there. Zucchini fries were the standout to me. Mayo also good. Garage Project Devils Lettuce was a great..."

David & Anne Quinn

"Loved it! And their beers are constantly changing on the menu list. But I tried this beer which ended with lust and it was justtt amazing. I could..."

Charishma C

"Nice little place tucked away down an ally. Nice craft beer, Mary Jane pizza amazing, staff very nice and some really wacky wallpaper in the..."

Tessa Curmi

"Gorgeous ambiance in little nooks and corners. Take time to hit the bathroom. The best tiled vibe. Friendly staff with consistently great selection...."

Tristana Leist

"Tucked away in a courtyard setup, this place is by all means and intents a quaint yet visually tasteful and homey welcome especially after a long..."

Jarryd Clarke Mayes

"Like the vibe and fireplace. Not too big a place or too crowded. Cosy. Music isn't too loud to have a..."

Alex Capi

The Green Man Pub

85/100 (2864 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"We came from Auckland for short trip with family. We don't drink, we just want to have meal. I had Mike Tyson burger as vegetarian meal (strange..."

Hanna Lye

"One of my favourite places in the Wellington CBD. Great location with attentive and efficient staff. The food always provides a great selection..."

Carlos

"Nice place to hang out with friends during night. My husband rdered an ale and it tasted great. With a little sweet taste in the end, it reminded me..."

Jinjing Fang

"We loved this place! The vibes are so good! And the food is just as amazing! We tried the market fish, buttermilk fried chicken popcorn, chicken..."

Sheryl

"Three of my favourite foods exist here and cook well. The seafood chowder, the chicken and of course the curry fries which are a real treat. Probably..."

Mareko Panapa

"Delicious food with lots of choices, hearty servings fab wine list with different sized pours, perfect for lunch time drinks, great staff, fast..."

Steaksammie

"Went out for lunch and tried out the new menu We had the Mike Tyson burger which contained halloumi, roasted mushroom, beetroot hummus and..."

Tim 51

"Great service food was yum! But the restaurant was very loud with only a curtain between the pub and where you eat. Would be great to have more of a..."

Cindy Sinkinson

"Have been a couple of times for lunch and dinner...recommend booking a table as we went for dinner last night and it was busy but we were looked..."

Clara Webster

"Lovely food, decent pub portions. Great selection of food. Friendly service. Recommend the prawn entree, fish of the day, spinach pizza and the..."

Sei

"Had the best meal here before a comedy show only to find that I'd lost my tickets, our waitress Vickie went above and beyond to help us and ended up..."

Megha Dogra

"Have been here so many times and I really enjoy eating at The Green Man, though it can get quite busy and loud. Two of us ordered the 300g beef..."

Sharon Harvey

"$15 steak night. Cooked to perfection, great sized steaks and very worth it. The beers and wines flow easy here and it's a great place for a Friday..."

James Scott

"I go there for business lunch. Food are okay. Good selection of drink. Good location and friendly staff. Can't find fault. Their steak was good. ..."

Jimon007

"My work colleague and I had lunch here and what a buzzing funky little bar/restaurant. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I had the calamari..."

Sarah McTaggart

"Best value breakfast in town. $10 brekkie had everything but just smaller portion. Very well cooked, not oily and well presented. Would certainly..."

Stefan Thieu

"This place is always buzzing. Had lunch today with my workmates and I always opt for the Bangers and Mash with Coke. One of my favorite meals at this..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Service was swift. Food was tasty and decent sized portions also. Probably had I posted this shortly after our evening out it would have been better..."

Sungsam7

"It is a very rare occurrence for me to give a pub such a high rating. The service here is not always the fastest but the food is well worth waiting..."

LucyGoosey

"This place has a great menu, such a large variety to choose from. From pizzas and steak through to pastas, wings and burgers plus loads more. The..."

James Cole

"Great place to meet for drinks as well as casual dining. They also have areas for booking private functions and great catering. Can get..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"really good food, both the bar snacks and mains. the chicken wings are delicious, especially the hottest ones! the service is generally..."

Salya

"Have been here multiple occasions for corporate events, dinner and just drinks. Every time I go service is fantastic and food is always perfect. You..."

Adam

"The girlfriend and I were going to go catch a movie in town and wanted somewhere to have dinner - had heard about this place from a friend who said..."

John Wilson

"Love this place. Had a wonderful meal with some girlfriends form out of town and loved the band afterwards. What a cool place.I've eaten..."

Joanna Grey

"Only ever been here for their $15 for 500g steaks! The sauces were delicious and even though there was some chewy areas I didn't eat it was still $15..."

Courtney

"I was tempted to try out the steak offer here with a friend. $15 for 500g and mushroom sauce and chips, it seemed like a dream come true. The..."

Hubbabubba

"We had a mid-week wintery lunch at Green Man recently. Although predominantly a bar, there are several food options available as well as an all day..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Came here for an early dinner and loved the steak. The place look a bit cold and sterile from the outside but inside is cool, lots of different..."

Biggie C

"Had a work party here ages ago and was awesome! Even scored a free drink for dancing like a pro :P ahahah Great team of people and the food and..."

Chris P.

"My husband and I popped in to The Green Man for lunch when we were in Wellington a couple of weeks ago.This pub has a great atmosphere. ..."

Kathryn Price

"Just had lunch with workmates at The Green Man and have to say that everything was very good! I had the Steak special for $15 which was a 500g rump..."

Karen Connection

"I'd brought website voucher deals twice for this pub - and would feel comfortable returning to pay full price! The first time around I..."

Frank

"I have decided to have another go, I have given 5 stars as the restaurant manager and waiter service was outstanding. Plus the chicken wings and the..."

Cynthia Chin

"We were gifted a couple of vouchers for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it!. The service from our waiter from what he told us was his fourth day on the..."

Nev

"We bought a couple of vouchers from Spreets and must say it was a great deal. The service is the best in Wellington, the food was delicious. The..."

Strega

"My husband and I came here for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it! The food was delicious and the service outstanding. The staff were very friendly and..."

Anna

"Took my wife and in Laws here on a Thursday night. We had the Confit Duck, Rib eye Steak the Market fish and my mother in law had the vegetarian..."

Jason Varley

"Husband and I both got steaks cooked to our differing tastes perfectly. Really enjoyed the food and the service...."

Amanda

"Very much enjoyed the Maori bread and the rabbit dish. Decor is great. Pleasurable experience with very friendly and helpful staff. Will definately..."

Peanut

"The team is very attentive and friendly. We booked a table for two. The service was very speedy and I always love that especially with an empty..."

Thomy Shimokawa

"The food was great & very tasty. My steak was cooked to perfection . The staff were very friendly & attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere..."

Katze McCarthy

"Delicious food all round. Steak and chips with mushroom sauce which was perfectly seasoned Chicken burger was full of flavour with perfectly crispy..."

Leskin Lambert

"Had a great experience overall. had steak and chips as it was their special that night. Beautifully cooked. Had the mushroom sauce which had..."

Deborah Hughes

"Definately a place with some character, the staff were great, the food and drinks were very nice. At first I got worried about eating a pink chicken..."

Dats Travln

"Great place to watch games with easy reservation via Google. Fun and funky aesthetic with great wings and overall really great food (garlic bread..."

Darren Burris

"Efficient service, good staff, delicious hot stew on a wet day! Classic boisterous pub. Great place to unwind after work with colleagues if you're..."

Gabe Rose

"Delicious boneless wings with your choice of heat / spice and a creamy ranch dip with chips Well worth it; value for..."

Gia Lambert

"Stopped in for a bite while our ship was in port ... had a couple Wellington brews & split the chicken sandwich. Food & beverages were great & the..."

Dave Boller

"Loved the food. We were a group of seven and the food came out at the same time. Great waiting staff. Only four stars due to the mask wearing of the..."

Rachel Wallace

"Great service - the wait staff was very attentive. There was a quiz on but they had another section of the resturant where we could sit where it was..."

Judith

"Just been to a private function. Love the new layout. A big thank you to the bar staff, especially the young lady with pink colouring through her..."

Steve Gaunt

"Very good food at reasonable price. Steak was very juicy and tender, perfectly medium rare. Lamb shank was very tender and also cooked well. However..."

Felix Niu

"The food was brought out to me super quick and it was de-licious, so good. Staff was nice and easy going too, great time all..."

Ryan Peters

"Great Irish Pub in the heart of Wellington. While we didn't have lunch, they have a great selection. Service was very good. Have daily specials, the..."

Pam Wilson

Nicolini's

85/100 (1428 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"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

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!..."

James Bruniges

Monsoon Poon

85/100 (2810 ratings)

"As always excellent food, fragrant, tasty, not too hot. We had 4 starters and 2 mains + rice & roti between 3 people - and it was way too..."

AMcK

"Had the burger that’s on offer for WOAP 2019 - Fyre Burger which delicious 😋 the chips were like kettle fry chips. Lovely non alcoholic drink -..."

Sei

"Loved everything about this place... outstanding service and exceptional food with an open kitchen. I had the pepper and chill tofu and I’ve never..."

Emma

"Very busy here on a Friday nightStaff were very friendlyAnd the atmosphere was very welcoming The food was delicious and the service..."

Tim 51

"I really enjoyed my dining experience at Monsoon Poon for my Anniversary with my partner.Friendly and professional service. Even when they were..."

Thomas Cooley

"Such amazing yummy and flavoursome meals here! Every time it just seems to get better and better. The staff and so friendly and welcoming and very..."

Emma Bell

"Great staff. Vegetarian option. Food good portion size. Fun venue to sit in. Came here on a Monday night and the punters were all looking happy...."

Pick&Mix

"Great service, amazing food and upbeat atmosphere love this place. We often travel into Wellington to come here. Always get the shaking beef and duck..."

Jaymee O'Neill

"I have only ever had positive experiences when venturing to Monsoon Poon on Allen St.Thoroughly enjoy the mee goreng, sides and other noodle..."

Food Fanatic

"Amazing food and atmosphere, just a super dark setting. Had to read the menu with my phone torch lol. Best experience food wise I’ve had in a while..."

Ciara Woods

"Everyone Wellingtonian or a visitor to Wellington must go to Monsoon Poon. The food is always consistently amazing and the atmosphere is always fun...."

Tushar Panchal

"Great food, had the take out option and it was quite expensive! He take out menu is just as extensive as the dine in menu and the food was still hot..."

E.grace.stclair

"I loved the ambiance and the customer service. The food however was too mild for my liking given their food is indian- inspired. This place is..."

Neyotalks

"Saturday night. Waited 60 mins for a table. Too loud to talk. Restaurant got louder. Platter and FC chicken sliders for entree - Delish! Spiced..."

Sally

"YUM YUM YUM This food is DELICIOUS.We shared the Malay Hawker Fried Fish with prawns an with a yummy sauce. Also had he Shaking..."

Megha Dogra

"During our recent trip to Wellington we had dinner at this place. The restaurant was quite crowded on that night but the service was still friendly..."

Tony Wan

"We really all enjoyed the dinner including the casual setting and aromatic dishes however few things that could have been improved. The served dishes..."

Christian

"Hype for this restaurant is insane, my flatmate high recommended coming here but was a wee bit disappointed. Staff were awesome, but food was a wee..."

Kelsi Butler

"Definitely one of the best restaurant In the wellington area that I've been to, highly enjoyed the kung pao chicken wings the were fantastic and the..."

Gold 25% OFF(JOEFIS) Joe F G

"Loved the feel and decor of this place. Despite being a busy Friday night we received a great service and slap up nosh! Fusion element to their menu..."

Felicity

"I really love the decor and ambience of this restaurant and the waitstaff were very friendly. We had little dragon tacos and the firecracker sliders..."

M

"Great place with super cool atmosphere! Service was pretty good but prices of food and drink was a bit pricy! However, there is a great range of..."

EFHibiscus

"I really enjoyed my dinner here! The food was delicious. The only negative criticism I have is that our main courses were quite small portions for..."

Tamara Sharland Ngatai

"Loved my prawns! The meal was a little small but came out very quickly and the taste was good just needed a little something else with the meal, I..."

Thomas

"Amazing service, delicious food and an exciting atmosphere. What more could you want!!! I got butter chicken and my partner got duck noodles. A great..."

Niamh Thomson

"Wow. Just wow. My bestie and I were out for a glass of wine on a cold wintry Thursday night, and took a while to decide where we should go for..."

Anna Garland

"Came here for a work team dinner and it was a great choice, they're easily able to accommodate larger numbers which is helpful. The food was..."

BethHolden

"Very busy with a short wait but i would have waited long for the amazing food. Service wa great and the food is some of the best i have had. I will..."

Greg Holland

"Considering how long I've lived in wellington it was about time I got to monsoon poon. We had a great experience - service was a little slow although..."

EpiCurious

"It had been a long time since my last meal at Monsoon Poon. It's good to see that nothing much has changed: excellent Asian fusion food in a dark,..."

Caffeinated Weka

"My partner and I went here for dinner in January and it was amazing. Service was great, food was absolutely fantastic. I got little dragon tacos and..."

Bonnie Emma

"We started with the stuffed naan (yum) and peppered squid. Our mains were kid's butter chicken, Kashmir potato and pea curry and shaking beef...."

JD

"Monsoon Poon was a great experience, the wait staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the menu offers a wide variety of Asian cuisine and is a..."

Philip Doyle

"Busy place, the food is good, the service is great would recommend it to any one who likes Thai spicy food. The decor is comfortable and we liked the..."

Gaetano

"I had heard a lot about this place and finally got a chance to go here today.....Let me start with the highlight of this place... The ambience!..."

Jayita

"I've wanted to try Monsoon Poon for a loooong time! I’d heard great things.I 'd just picked my partner up from the airport and we couldn't be..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Amazing food! Highly recommend the fire cracker chicken sliders & the shaking beef salad. My absolute faves! The cocktails are awesome too. Can't get..."

Trina Trina Trina

"Early dinner at Monsoon Poon - I've been to the Auckland restaurant many times, but this was my first visit to Wellington.Great service &..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Went here for dinner with friends the otehr day and had a great time. For a Wednesday it was absolutely packed out. We ordered firecracker sliders to..."

Adaire Ward

"I'm not a fan of fusion cuisine and that's because I'm the kind of person who likes to separate everything into its proper place. Needless to say, I..."

Grace Li

"There aren't many places I give a five star to.. 4 star sometimes, 4.5 occasionally. But monsoon poon is certainly deserving of the five star I give..."

Rhodri Williams

"Hadn’t been to Monsoon Poon for about 5 years or so but decided it would be a good place for my birthday dinner. I made a good choice, this place..."

LucyGoosey

"yummy food, interesting drinks, friendly service and funky decor.Highly recommend the firecracker chicken sliders. Not my favourite Asian..."

J Isla

"Nice place to go for dinner, it's always consistent in terms of food and service alike.My picks are the firecracker chicken sliders (for..."

Miss K

"First thing to say is that Monsoon Poon has amazing service, the staff there were absolutely attentive, quick and polite. The food was amazing, my..."

Bree Turipa

"First time back in years and I was not disappointed. My partner and I ordered spiced grilled chicken satay, money bag wontons and little dragon..."

Dylan Fuhrer

"I must say that the service at Monsoon Poon is just as outstanding as the restaurant's wonderful Thai cuisine! We ordered our food and it was brought..."

Orli B. Ahava

"Great atmosphere, amazing flavours! Always busy and always up to standard. Perfect curries!I'd love more parking but that's a pipe dream..."

Joshsuxxxx

"Came in with a friend last night! Drinks were really delicious! however found the food slightly disappointing. Had the Thai noodles vegetarian option..."

Mueslilo

"Trendy, upbeat atmosphere with a tasteful appointment of decor. The firecracker chicken lives up to its name, although I'm certainly glad I didn't..."

Josh

"Went on Tuesday, 9 June 2015. Group of 8 people. Rang up with 5 mins notice asking if they could squeeze the group in. Not a problem. Arrived and..."

Graham

"Best Asian restaurant and one of the best overall restaurants in Wellington.! Good food, great ambience. Go early since they don't take bookings..."

The Hungry Glutton

"bout 6pm, we headed over to Monsoon Poon to meet Jono for dinner. The place was bustling with people (on a Tuesday!) but we managed to get a table..."

Angelica Woolley

"The best Asian restaurant I experienced in Wellington. Costly but worth. Excellent decor, outstanding courtesy and so nicely spoken chef! They mainly..."

Satyaki Sensarma

"We came here with a Xmas gift voucher! What a great place! Food was on point and came out in good time. We ordered strong, and couldn't get through..."

Humbleluxury

"Wow what a pleasure it was dining. My family and I came for dinner on a packed Sunday night before heading to the airport. After mentioning..."

James Scott

"Whooo!!! Firecracker Chicken Monday. I'll pay for it later no doubt.Firecracker has to be the hottest dish in Wellington, but what is great..."

Rich Sherriff

"Came on a Thursday night and we were very lucky to be seated! Very friendly service, I wouldn't have known the waiter was only on his second..."

Lucy Smith

"Great non-alcoholic cocktails and fantastic service. Can't understand why I couldn't order my curry spicy though..they come out incredibly mild, and..."

Sara Crow

"Been here about 5 times in the last 6 months! Best Asian place yet, and cocktails are divine! We have tried something different on all visits and..."

Para King-Hazel

"A long time favourite...Monsooon Poon is always exciting!The Asian decor makes you feel as though you are deep in Thailand or Vietnam &..."

Rohini Macdonald

"Enjoyed a lovely meal at this character filled restaurant. The food came out fresh and spicy...just the way I like it, and our waitress Willow was..."

Clare Armstrong

"Awesome place, bought my grandmother here everything about the place was good, atmosphere, waiters etc highly recommend this place to anyone after a..."

Nelson1985

"Very nice spicy food. Big portions. Highly..."

Anro Becker

"Love the vibe of the place. Definitely helped lighten up our moods after a day in the terrible weather.Staff were attentive, helpful and very..."

Chris Matthews

"Shaking Beef is amazing!Staff are friendly, but the cocktails let the place down. Needs updating, but very very highly rated in my..."

Brooke Butler

"Very impressed, we dined here on a a busy public holiday (Good Friday, no surcharge). The atmosphere was humming and despite being very busy,..."

William Robin

"FANTASSSSSSTIC. Best place in Wellington, best food, best location, best staff, best atmosphere, best service. Would go for any lunch/dinner outing,..."

Monica Corliss

"Such a great place for good meals and a positive vibe. This busy restaurant is also really tasty and a great place to take friends. There are some..."

Tim Harding

"The first thing I noticed about this restaurant was the great decor. The service was fantastic, waitresses that were not afraid to smile and knew the..."

Robin Perks

"Have been a few times, and each visit has been great.The food is fantastic and the service very good.Monsoon Poon is always our..."

Claire

"Monsoon Poon is my favourite restaurant in Wellington. The atmosphere, the food and the service is all impeccable. I really love to bring friends and..."

Rebecca Martin

"Such a good restaurant. A great vibe and aesthetics. The service has been spot on every visit even though it is always bustling and full to the brim..."

Amy

"We were lucky enough to be invited to a birthday here this weekend.What lovely food, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere.Music maybe a tad..."

Allie Stanton-Szabo

"Love Monsoon Poon, great food, atmosphere and never ever disappointed. We have been here several times with friends and with the family (very large..."

Fam Webster

"In my opinion, has to be the best restaurant in Wellington.Had a great time the other night. The food was fast and delicious and the staff were..."

Will

"I like to get here when in Wellington, it's the best restaurant for fun and casual dining. It has a young easy-going vibe, there's a great cocktail..."

SiennaMarcs

"Ok sold on this place they have never disappointed with their service or the food which is excellent. If you want a dining experience that will..."

Maggie Paul

"Have been here a couple of times for both late lunch and also dinner. Dishes were averagely sized and the decor was amazing. Lots of details have..."

Vaishnavi Gunasagaran

"Never ever been disappointed here! Friendly, helpful and attentive staff, excellent food and great atmosphere. Personally, I don't know why anyone..."

Anaya Parker

"Very good. I have heard much of Moonson Poon and really enjoyed my meal (Lemon Chicken). Well cooked and great taste. We also had a mixed entree as..."

Paul Harris

"Delicious! Definitely a fan of Monsoon Poon. Went here on a busy Wednesday night - it was pretty busy so sat at the bar which was great as it allowed..."

KNB

"Love U long time Monsoon Poon.We celebrated my partner's birthday here and had a fabulous time - a lively vibe but still intimate, beautifully..."

Melanie

"Went here for dinner on a busy Thursday evening. Not being from Wellington, We really appreciated the friendly welcome and local insight on the area...."

Robbie

"Had a awesome evening here. A vibrant and colourful place with a great menu and cheeky cocktails. We shared a few dishes, fire cracker chicken, prawn..."

Jima

"What a great place to eat. The atmosphere was warm and inviting with the staff also reflecting this. The service was efficient as well as..."

Kim OBrien

"Went back to Monsoon Poon after a year or so, it's still a great spot for a fun evening out. The decor's warm and vibrant, a great drinks menu and..."

Penny

"One of my fav. places in Wellington and owned by one of the best in the business! the food, service and menu are excellent and always exceed..."

Dion N

"I have been there a few times and the food is really good and tasty.Its really good that you can see the chefs preparing the food..."

Reviewer007

"Monsoon Poon in unfailingly good - the not taking bookings thing is a bit of a pain as the wait time can be up to an hour on busy nights but it's..."

Kara I

"Amazing food- the best I've had yet in Wellington!!!! Awesome friendly service. Highly recommended..."

Terri Nem

"Loved it - some of the best food we had in NZ. Eclectic vibe. Kids menu that was in the style of the restaurant's food. Have the beef, medium rare -..."

Megan Howard

"great food, great atmosphere...good idea to book, as it seems very..."

Steph

"Always good food here. Dined many many times, or been info a drink. Busy, but fast and great food.Always recommend to locals and..."

Biggie C

"Fantastic food, fantastic atmosphere & service the best in Wellington. Shaun the full time maitre de is an absolute asset to this restaurant. We..."

Julie Windley

"My favorite place to eat!Have always been impressed with the food and the service. Great menu!Definitely recommend!..."

Shelley

"Great restaurant to take the kids to! Very friendly and tolerant staff, with a really good childrens menu. Adults are able to eat a great meal here..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"Overall a great dining experience. I was impressed with the service especially when I complained to wait staff about my chicken being pink, very..."

Emma Lowry

"Right from the minute we walked in, I was impressed by this place. We started with a drink at the bar, and admired the vibrant décor. If you're..."

Dan Bowden

"Yum yum and yum, a few dishes were hit and miss but overall was a yummy place to try. Staff were friendly and welcoming as soon as you enter. I had..."

Zara Tuineau

"Firecracker chicken evening! Very nice indeed. Great value and the food is so tasty. Highly recommend if you like it a bit..."

Simon Povey

"This is it guys! Friendly staff, quick service, cool ambience, delicious food and scrumptious cocktails. They have it all. We ordered a bunch of..."

Parth Kohli

"Had my birthday dinner in their Atrium space, which is a great little private space to hire for an occasion with a large group. We had the $55..."

Amy-leigh Herwels

"Totally surprised by this highly affordable spot. The cocktail were fantastic and we enjoyed every morsel of..."

Catherine Jevic

"Food choices were amazing, and service was simply superb, but you must book in advance. Restaurant was not taking online/phone booking on the day we..."

Vikas Tyagi

"An absolute hidden gem nestled amongst other restaurants in the heart of the CBD Wellington. I highly recommend this place. Has amazing fast service...."

Kristal Turts

"They were very accommodating to us as we hadn't booked a table, we were able to eat at the bar which was very nice. They have a very good menu that..."

keith bradbury

"We've eaten in a lot of SE Asian restaurants over the years, and this is definitely one of the best. The chicken satay was tasty, the beef rendang..."

Mr Nobody

"Very happy with our dinner service here. The starter we ordered was the summer rolls, they were nice and fresh but I think there was coriander in..."

Adam Gootkin

Boulcott Street Bistro

85/100 (2153 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice atmosphere, great service. Steak cooked..."

Ashley Liu

"Awesome waitresses, friendly manager, incredible food. Definitely coming back next time we come to..."

Karl & Claudette Howard

"We popped in here on a whim and were so pleased we did!! Excellent food. The service was a bit slow to start but they were busy. Tables are pretty..."

Bex Ellis

"An absolute delight of a place. Top notch service, an excellent drinks menu, and a crafted food menu. I ordered the market fish with desert and it..."

Jay

"We began with Southern Alps Venison. Medium yet very tender. Put a couple of those together and it would be a meal. For mains, he had aged fillet of..."

Jade M.

"Excellent dining. Started with cocktails for pre dinner. Lambs liver for an entree was great then onto the Lamb Shank. Finished off with a coffee and..."

Peter

"Many friends have recommended this restaurant because they are known for excellent food and service. We had friends visiting from out of town so we..."

Cha Ching

"Boulcott Street Bistro was a may. It's not often I hand out a 5 star rating, but this place really deserves it. The food, setting and service was..."

Mighty Will

"Guests from USA wanted NZ lamb - Sunday night we arrived and had the most gorgeous meal topped with a Central Otago Pinot. Thank you to the wonderful..."

Megha Dogra

"What a hidden gem! The restaurant is set in a beautiful old home in the middle of the city. The food was beautifully prepared and reasonably priced...."

Adami

"Such a nice place to eat. Food is really good. There were 4 of us and we really enjoyed our meals. The place was cozy and the service was spot on...."

Sharon Harvey

"This place has really hit the nail on the head, from ambience, to food and to service! I had the aged fillet of beef and it was divine - cooked to..."

Philip Doyle

"Went for Sunday family lunch with the whole family. Had the set Sunday Roast from the menu which was roast chicken with sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkin..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"Had a birthday dinner with some friends here tonight and we had a really good time. Food was really good.. crunchy skin on the roasted pork was..."

Rose Ann Yap

"We came here for WOW and had the WOW menu. Up first was calamari, not gluten free but they made it gluten free for us and it was delicious! The wine..."

Stacy Heyman

"Dined here recently - the food was delicious and the cocktails were addictive. The staff were really friendly while not being intrusive. The entire..."

Shona Sen

"Still love it，the meal for me was great but might not for my friends.... A friend who ordered a beef dash obviously overcooked also we all tasted..."

S

"Came here for a wine stop straight from the airport at roughly 9.30pm. The place was buzzing with customers and the ambience was so inviting. My..."

R-Dee Roche

"My birthday dinner here was exquisite. Bluff oysters, french onion soup with gruyere, pork cheeks, unbelievably good lavender shortbread......"

Ryan Kennedy

"I first came here when it was "Plimmer House" - all starched linen silver service and Crepe Suzette flamed at the table.The vibe these days..."

Philip Reeve

"Had the aged fillet of beef here and it was cooked medium rare to the dot. The steak was juicy and tender however the bearnaise had a bit too much..."

Featured Eats

"Wellington on a Plate - 3 course dinner. Portobello Mushroom soup followed by braised Pork cheeks and olive oil cake. Excellent start, soup was..."

Rajneesh Kumar

"I go monthly for the famous $20 lunch which is always made to impress. a Wellington icon and perfect for any business lunch or romantic..."

Salya

"My wife & I visited Boulcott Street Bistro deliberately for the calf livers. To our disappointment, they were not available. We resorted to "surf &..."

STRADS

"I love a bargain and you all may think it's a bit too flash here. Every month they have a $20 lunch special, this month is lamb shanks on mushy peas,..."

Miss Persistant

"Boulcott has always been a favourite. Food is great, atmosphere and service fantastic! love the fillet bernaise and wine list is always interesting...."

Chris Dobson

"For a long time Boulcott used to annoy me lots - it was one of those restaurants where you couldn't book. That seemed OK if it was somewhere in the..."

Duncan Galletly

"An excellent bistro in Wellington. I had the French onion soup to start with and then the lamb rack for the main and the Pinot noir chocolate mousse..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Great Ambience. Good value for money. Staff are hospitable. More of an experience than great food.Had the rack of Canterbury Lamb. 4 perfectly..."

Rahul Mohanty

"EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST! W.... EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST!Wrote that my favorite restaurant was in NZ was in Dunedin. Boy was I mistaken.If..."

Pyranhadoc

"Family of 8 descend on this restaurant the service was good the food was great and the environment was good . Highly..."

Nathan

"Rex Morgan, head chef of Boulcott Street Bistro , will be the final chef rattling at the pans at the Wellington pop-up restaurant in Sydney . We were..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"A bit late with this review. Spent New Year's Eve there with friends. Fantastic dinner and service was excellent. One of the best in Wellington...."

TheFoodGonzo

"Fabulous Fine DiningWanted to take our Italian visitors somewhere special in Wellington and Boulcott St Bistro certainly delivered. Food was..."

Olive Lady

"Absolutely outstanding. Service was flawless and can't even go close to commenting on how good the food was. Favourite / best restaurant in..."

Nick Wellywood

"On a busy night, please to be able to get a table for 6 so promptly after going to see the WOW show. The meal choices were great and the food was..."

Chris W

"Wow- this was an amazing dining experience! Service was quick and prompt- attentive, yet not overbearing or stiff. Food was amazing, although we..."

Kane Salanoa

"Dinner here was outstanding. A great experience. They made space for the family on a very busy night. Service was excellent. The food was..."

Tony Kara

"Took the daughter and son-in-law from Sydney to the Boulcott St Bistro on Wednesday - they were very impressed! We knew that the food would be..."

Katie Francis

"Perhaps the most consistently excellent restaurant in Wellington, I've been here several times and swear by it. If you feel like quality Bistro..."

Tim Harding

"You know it's been years since you've been to a restaurant when the last time you went was with an ex-boyfriend and you're now married with a child...."

Kara I

"SUPERB!! A meet in the middle weekend (5 of us from Auckland, P North and Chch) for a family birthday, the choice couldn't have been better. Creative..."

Catherine Carran

"Her Indoors booked a classic Wellington weekend away from the kids, so we took the opportunity to dine at the Bistro. Brilliant service from relaxed..."

Mark Kirkland

"I ate there recently and found the food to be the best I've ever had. This establishment is run by geniuses with food! It's exactly what you want for..."

David

"I've been once for dessert and once for lunch, both were excellent, well worth the price, great decor, location and service! I can't wait to return!..."

Tracy

"Best Birthday Dinner at one of the top restaurants in Wellington. My son and daughter took me here last night for a wonderful meal. The calamari..."

Kirstyn Hatton

"This stylish little Bistro has a big personality and is a gem in the crown of the Wellington restaurant scene. We eat there often, and enjoy the cosy..."

SiennaMarcs

"We had a lovely meal at Boulcott St Bistro last week on our way to a Christmas function. Arriving early, there was no waiting for a table and we were..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Popped into this quaint little villa on the way back to the Terrance on a Girls weekend - wow...........the chef, bar staff, matride were all..."

Mother Of Three

"Had a business lunch here and it fitted the bill perfectly - good food, top notch service. No complaints, if you need a professional place with all..."

Biggie C

"This is our favourite restaurant in Wellington, if not the world - which is a big statement we know. However, we have been here for lunches and for..."

Eileen Oliver

"I've been going to the Boulcott for years. The reason I'm such a regular is because of the consistently fine level of food and service.We had..."

Zinnia Harris

"We were in a celebratory mood. I received my first paycheck EVER in New Zealand, and we were rollin' in the dough.Well, not really, but one..."

Kiwi American

"Wow, what a busy little bistro! With the winning combination of prompt friendly service and fresh delicious dishes that so many restaurants seem to..."

Jima

"I saw Rex Morgan cooking on TV and really wanted to dine at Boulcott Street Bistro. I loved his prior culinary haven, Citron and wanted to check out..."

Olive

"I dined there recently, I waited at the bar for a long time the place was full no one else seemed to mind except me I was starving I was suggested a..."

Samuel Kopua

"As a small group Boulcott Street Bistro is a great choice. It is intimate but still has a fun atmosphere.All the dishes look and taste..."

Maya Carr

"When you walk in all the noise of the busy city surroundings disappear and it feels really personal and comfortable. The staff are friendly and..."

Penny

"I had a really enjoyable evening here. The food was fresh and perfectly cooked. The service wasn't as formal as I had expected but was very efficient..."

Olivia Lacey

"Amazing place, I went there for the first time the other night and it is going to become a regular!It has a really unique and lively atmosphere..."

Rose Youmans

"Have eaten at the Boulcott a number of times over the space of many years when visiting Wellington. Apart from reiterating that the food and service..."

Andrew Priest

"Quite pricey but supurb food and service, you pay for what you get and it is 5*. Is in the entertainment book (buy 1 main get one free) so ourbill..."

Julie

"Hands down the best meal we had in Wellington! The steak melted in your mouth and the pork had the most delicious crust on it. Our starters were..."

Annie White

"Outstanding service and every dish was impeccably done. We had the calamari, the beef, and the duck. Wish we had a chance to try the lamb but would..."

Zachary Corso

"Amazing food lovely atmosphere everyone was friendly especially the brother who made a coffee shots in his machine kept us up on the drive back to..."

Tarminder Mann

"Really enjoyed coming to boil city street bistro. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. We got the steak and the lamb, and they did..."

A Yeh

"We had one evening in Wellington and we were fortunate in choosing to eat at the Boulcott Street Bistro. Our waitress, Audrey, was one of the best..."

Gary Bren

"After reading through a few lists of "Wellington's best restaurants" online, I spotted Boulcott Street Bistro being mentioned in most, if not all of..."

Nutrada Opassathavorn

"The place is run very well by the manager who is friendly. Beautiful inside, fantastic wine list both by the glass and bottle. The filet was cooked..."

P Kapinos

"Very good for price. We got the special lunch T-bone steak for 2 for $50. White peppercorn sauce was delicious. The only disappointment was the fries..."

Yuchen Lin

"I was here for Wellington on a plate, second year in a row. Both times, the food and service was outstanding. I tried the smoked baby beets with goat..."

Saipriya Krishna

"Busy weekend dinner so there was a 40 minute wait, which was fine as we didn't have a reservation. Staff were all friendly and accommodating to..."

Sherryk Koswara

"Nice restaurant, great service, good wines and drinks selection. Delicious food, the beef fillet was great. Nice vintage atmosphere and yummy..."

Tehaunui

"Went there with my partner to celebrate a birthday and was impressed with the food and service. Our waitress was very friendly and cheerful and..."

Jonathan Luo

"A lovely 3 course set menu featuring their Welly on a Plate festival dine dish. Giving them 4 stars only because their portions are quite small and..."

Maggie Cheung

"This amazing restaurant is set inside a Victorian house. Oozes warmth and sophistication when you step in. Casual yet professional service. One of..."

Kenny Tang

"We were there for the Sunday roast. Excellent food and service, reasonable portions. If you're particularly hungry, you'll need to add some sides...."

K On

"We had such a wonderful dinner here. I especially wanted to highlight the staff, everyone that we interacted with was lovely and warm and friendly...."

Ruth Sun

"Found this hidden gem with the best food, cocktail and wine selection on our travels through New Zealand. We enjoyed the calamari entree and chicken..."

Jennie Marie

Dragons Chinese Restaurant

85/100 (2359 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic restaurant, easy to book, fantastic service, amazing cocktails …. the food was outstanding. We shared several dishes my favourite was the..."

Yvonne Duff

"Came here today at 10.30am for yumcha. The food and experience was wonderful with A++ service. The food was fresh and tasty and delicious highly..."

Lavinia Isaac

"Delicious food, we had some dumplings, Peking duck and desserts off of the dessert cart. The servers were all super nice as..."

Inbar Scharf

"Really enjoyed the huge selection of dishes available here. Amongst the best the Succulent roast duck was the best and the Durian puffs were..."

Charmaine Seccombe

"I had a delightful dining experience at this restaurant! Each dish, from the silken tofu with chicken mince to the bean curd stick with enoki..."

Yuexin Zhang

"Best service ever and the food it’s super generous and delicious 😋 I highly recommend this place..."

Ailin Aranda

"Delicious dim sum (or yum cha). Really great selection of dishes. Would recommend coming with a group so you can try lots of things. A reservation is..."

Julia Ruby Baldwin

"Loved the wide variety of dishes. Superb..."

Glenny Y

"Tried Sesame Yum Char and fried ice cream for the first time, and it was just too tasty. Service was awesome,..."

Praneshwar Ram

"Good food and service! Expensive food, the portion seems like has became smaller especially the pecking duck, plus no crackers. All our food were..."

Alychia Chan

Pravda

85/100 (5290 ratings)

"This place was so delicious. The staff were friendly, informative and very attentive. We ordered the antipasto platter, oysters, bruchetta as..."

Hannah-Bradee Phillips

"Delighted to showcase Wellington to a visitor from Melbourne over a long, leisurely lunch. Booking was easy, great ambience, fantastic food with..."

Hariata Hema

"Top notch food and service! We loved the oysters, beef tartare and steaks were cooked to perfection. We didn’t have room for sweet treats but we..."

Cherry Huang

"We had breakfast and ordered the Pravda Big Breakfast and the Lemon and Basil Smashed Avocado, sundried tomatoes, Zany Zeus feta, pistachios. Food..."

Patrick Zuluaga

"We came first time here, using first table website. First man who bring us to sit table, he was so gently and nice but who did service to us was a..."

Maho

"Outstanding food in a beautiful setting. Would not hesitate to return to try some more of the menu. The service was efficient and pleasant but I..."

Michael Errey

"Unbelievably yummy. Generous portions. Great..."

Marissa Carter

"Enjoy the cheese scones, salad and steak here! We came to try its famous cheese scones and it didn’t disappoint. The steak is also cooked to our..."

indah nuria Savitri

"Delicious dinner, beautiful interior with a romantic feeling. Perfect for date night or dinner with friends. Service was great, supised how large the..."

Jessica-Mae

"Very nice and fast service. Food was..."

Ralf Schulz

"Really enjoyed the express lunch and Wellington on a Plate cocktail. We also went on Valentine's Day, completely unplanned and got a window seat near..."

Tiara L

"Very enjoyable business dinner. Great Gin selection. Steak was cooked perfectly and all the side dishes complemented the..."

Evan Rayner

"The food is excellant. Drink choices are..."

Kevin Milstein

"Lovely ambiance, great hospitality (thank you Dex!) and incredible food. Our night out exceeded our expectations! Lovely fresh & tempura oysters,..."

Janneke

"Elegant and opulent cafe/restaurant/bar. We only popped in for a coffee but thoroughly enjoyed the coffee (they use local beans from Mount Victoria)..."

Trentyz

"Had an awesome experience. Loved the atmosphere. It was a very unique and enjoyable experience and I highly recommend coming here. The food and..."

Wesley Brinkman

Forage Kitchen & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"A lovely place with a view to enjoy dinner. The dining room over looks Wellington city and has a really nice atmosphere. Despite being sat next to..."

Jade Anastasia Cocurullo

"We had a last table for 2 booked at 7:30pm on a Friday night. I love the restaurant setting and view (you have a nice view of the city at night from..."

An Luong

"Enjoyed a very pleasant meal here. The dishes were all immaculately presented and the serving sizes generous. In particular the ice cream was enough..."

Laurence Chiu

"We want for meal through first table. Atmosphere was great, many other places put first tables customers in a corner - Forage Kitchen gave J's a..."

Cellie

"Lovely service and lovely dinner , we went to celebrate our bday and couldn’t ask for more , the service was..."

virginia sotelo corbacho

"Great place👌. Happy hour between 5-7pm. Breakfast was excellent, with a great selection of food. You can watch the sunrise in the morning. Supper..."

LizL MacLeod

"Had dinner here twice, first the fillet and second the lamb. Both were as awesome as the views. Friendly service..."

Kimmo Soramäki

"Great gluten free options! And an extensive wine menu. My wife and I came here as part of our anniversary weekend staycation in Welly and loved the..."

Brett Reid

"Great restaraunt. We ate dinner here one night we stayed at the hotel. The food was delicious and the view was amazing. great view over the city...."

Lachlan Steele

"Amazing staff and the food was cooked superbly and absolutely..."

Debzarcat L

"Yummy food, great service, and excellent hot coffee!!..."

Phillip Yee

"We had a three course meal here it was delicious and the elements of each dish made for a great culinary experience. They had lovely decor, fantastic..."

Aphiphany Forward

"Really nice food and great service.. Highly..."

Sash Winspear

Wbc Restaurant

"I was very impressed with the quality of the produce and the preparation. This place serves New Zealand styled fusion dishes. We got the octopus..."

James Ong

"Wonderful wine list, flavorful dishes and considered service. Recommend the satay beef, lime popcorn and raw fish curry. And the pork dumplings are..."

Hungusmcfatty

"we've come here several times, ages ago, but I thought I'd write anyways : because the bone marrow started was so freaking delicious. Their..."

Jade M.

"I've walked by WBC too many times and could only have gleaned how good the place was from reviews and hearsay, until now. I had a good time at WBC,..."

Wilson Chau

"Lovely tapas plates and very interesting, flavoursome large plates. We dined as a group of eight or so and we did not have one dud dish. Very helpful..."

Philip Reeve

"Have been four or five times over the past year. This is a foodie restaurant with an interesting, varied menu. Shellfish seems to figure large but..."

Duncan Galletly

"Had a lovely dinner at WBC the other night with a group of girlfriends. The head waiter was very accommodating as I rang an hour before to say 6 of..."

Olive M

"Six of us dined there on Saturday 12.7.14 loved it. Good service, good wine, loved the oysters and the ribs. Also had to sample bits of the others..."

Jim Delaney

"quiet dinner for two whilst the twon went crazy at the footballpumpkin soup, eggplant and asparagus all fabulous the chilli..."

Duncan

"Visited for the first time with friends. Not ever having dined at Capitol, I was really keen to check this place out. We were treated wonderfully,..."

Richard Corney

"Had lunch here with a friend. What a great spot! Awesome decor, great menu, lovely people. I had a fresh oyster, can't remember which one, but it was..."

Lucas Putnam

"Visited WBC on after hearing great things about it from coworkers. My partner and myself thought the ambiance was great and the mix of bar and..."

Will Ni

"An absolutely amazing meal. This was by far the best meal in our 2+ weeks in Australia/New Zealand. The oysters were fresh and the chicken app was..."

Shaun Burke

"Thank you for the delicious variety of food, each course was full of so much flavour. Really appreciated that we chose a range of dishes, and the..."

Rory S

"I visited WBC for a celebratory lunch. The restaurant has a combination of tapas-style sharing dishes and also large dinner plates. We ordered some..."

Daniel

"I strolled into the restaurant and chose to sit by the inviting bar area. From the moment I settled in, I experienced exceptional service and savored..."

Hoot Sauce

"Great vibe, attentive staff with exotic accent, kitchen staff were friendly too but abit loud, we were sitting where we could see them so was a bit..."

s s

"Delicious food, fantastic service, great cocktails and wine selection in a modern..."

Tehaunui

"We had a work related lunch booked where a colleague is dairy intolerant, gluten intolerant and fussy. Also one of my colleagues was abrupt, direct..."

Oiti & Uale

"Top notch food and service. One of the best restaurant in town. Highly recommended for seafood lovers. Dessert was amazing. A+..."

Jay K

"Amazing ambience! Fantastic service. I love the experimental food here. Great cocktails too. The fried egg plant and raw fish in curry are a must..."

Max Makheri

"Cozy place with good ambiance with a wonderful concept of sharing plates . Do try the oysters, I heard they serve the best oysters and they were..."

Dheeraj Deshmukh

The Old Quarter

84/100 (2826 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food friendly..."

Yves Chang

"First meal in Wellington and I’m so glad I came to this place for lunch! $15 and I could get a bao with soft shell crab, 3 chicken wings, small pho..."

The Poor Foodie

"Getting the $15 lunch deal is a very good option, as it comes with a variety of food. This is also a good place to go with vegetarians and vegans as..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Ambience: 4/5Price: 4/5Coming from a gal who’s favourite cuisine is Vietnamese, this place was..."

Jen Lin

"Went here for lunch and got one of the $15 lunch specials (bbq chicken bao, 3x fries pork dumpling, cup of broth, small brownie) and it was..."

Jennykakariki

"Dunno why I'd never been here before. Fresh, yummy food with enough vegan options to make you feel like you actually have a choice. Fresh funky decor..."

Nani

"This is one amazing place. The service was fast and food was scrumptious. There was a huge variety of food if you like this type of food. We will be..."

Ian De Terte

"Three of us had the bao and dumplings $15 lunch special today. It’s a great way to try three main course dishes. The salt and pepper soft shell..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Yeah MFs! This place is where its at! Tried the $15 lunch special and I am hooked! My friend had the beef curry and it was jam packed with flavour. I..."

Crumpet King

"Cute little hole in the wall that doesn't look too impressive if you're standing on the street. The food is amazing and full of flavor. We had the..."

Yutika Tiki Anturkar

"This pl is lovely and affordable - good service. has a bunch of great $15 lunch deals on offer (see pics). The Bahn mi was on the small side tho. Pho..."

Sei

"Excellent service from start to finish. Food was fresh and tasty. Soft shell crab bao along with the duck to start - generous serving and delivered..."

DebHead

"4 adults ate lunch here. Absolutely fantastic. Couldn’t have asked for better service or food. The toilets sadly let this great restaurant down. ..."

MataMan

"We have enjoyed a couple of really great meals here over the past couple of months (Oct/Dec), firstly as a couple, then as a group of 5. Both times,..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Beautiful food ! Amazing friendly service.. relaxing vibes when dinning in and quick friendly service when ordering take out !! Love that there is..."

Vaughna Maurirere-Davies

"Vegetarians x2 for lunch - not the biggest fan of cilantro which was in both but of course it is a main component of vietnamese food. $15 each for..."

Yuha

"We were so impressed with our meal last night. Everything was fresh, delicious and so so flavoursome. We ordered the crying tiger, Peking duck,..."

Rachel Macdonald

"Thank goodness I tried the Bo Kho before it taken off the menu! A hearty bowl of beef goodness with a freshly-made baguette to soak up all the yummy..."

Maggie Cheung

"Food, ambience, service were excellent. First, the ambience. I really get the street market vibe with the noise and proximity with other diners. The..."

James Ong

"This a busy eating spot so i would recommend making a booking. Very good service . I had the apple salad, all the elements worked well together, i..."

Ronel Kapp

"First of all, the food were good with a reasonable selection of Southeast Asian dishes.. the service however was a bit patchy from time to time. Came..."

Christian

"We dined at The Old Quarter on a Sunday night as a group of 5. My wife and I ordered two bao buns, Pho, Bun Cha Hanoi and Chocolate Mousse...."

Sotaro Ochiai

"Booked a table got 5 on a Sunday night, and despite us running 10 minutes late, our table was still reserved! Some of the things we ordered were a..."

Jessica Hunter

"A tasty evening. Have had the old quarter delivered several times before dining in. The drinks were delicious including the champagne fizz that had a..."

Vicki Wong

"Delicious Vietnamese fare. We shared a myriad of dishes including:crying tiger- delicious succulent beefPeking duck- ah-mazing. Sauce was..."

Mon

"Delicious. They ran out of mango for my salad and dessert but they used replacement fruits and the food was still a vibe. It gets busy early but I..."

Julia Broughton

"Really really good food! This is my second time visiting and both times were excellent. I'll be coming back for..."

Cindy Gunawan

"Food was authentic, good value for money and service was top..."

Michal Robertson

"The food was good, but nothing special. Nice to try, but I wouldn’t go back here (except for the desert🤤). We had the salmon in banana leaf and..."

Cristina Meirosu

"Cracking food! We had some really fresh Vietnamese food which we loved and super speedy and friendly service. Not to mention the Welly on a plate..."

Chris Lamb

"We ordered many items on the list and shared-as it is intended - SO good! Ribs, Bao Buns, Curry, Dumplings,.. Cannot recommend more. Delicious and..."

Merve Yildiz

"Very good good, comes out quickly and just at the right temperature. Lovely stuff and always ready to help. The pho is outstanding, the boa are..."

Andrea Merlo

"This place is always busy, so has a good buzz. The food is delicious and great value. Had a cocktail this time and that was really tasty..."

Anna Collins

"As soon as you walk in you can smell the different flavours in the air. The food tasted amazing and came out quick. Its a perfect spot to get..."

Moynesni Naidu

"Have never tasted fusion food like this..."

Roderick Raymundo

Maranui Surf Lifesaving Cafe

"Busy and a happening place. Long queues going right on the road. Inside every table was taken and every staff member was totally engaged serving..."

Raunaq Bhogal

"A very cool/retro cafe with a great atmosphere, and an amazing view. It is very popular, there was a ~5-10min queue for lunch up a stairway, a 15min..."

J Orsborn

Chris B

"Great location for a brunch. Yummy big brekkie. A very popular place to visit. Lovely..."

David Hall

"Most amazing breakfast I’ve had in a very long time. Amazing vege based food and great coffee. Kids loved the thick shakes which not only tasted..."

Rob Jack

"Great service, coffee atmosphere and food as..."

Keith Powell

"This is a Surf Life Saving Club not a cafe. Check your link if you want to review the..."

Carrie Matson

"Biggest thickest milkshake I've ever had I was surprised I managed to Finish..."

John Hunt

"What a choice as rustic spot for building connections and workshoping big questions. Hosted by Antonia, Gillian, and Tereska of Change Makers fame,..."

Karaitiana Wilson

"Delicious food, amazing view but service could be..."

Lynette Kwek

"Busy, noisy, very good pancakes and coffee and great..."

Barry Boyd

"This is my absolute favourite cafe to have brunch at when visiting Wellington! The food is so delicious and very generous. Lovely bustling, yet..."

N J

"Busy buzzing place, with great views. I found it very noisy though, we were yelling to each other to make ourselves heard. Maybe I'm getting old...I..."

Pamela Ngan

"The place has exquisite views if you are lucky enough to land a seat at one of the 3 tables available with an ocean view. I ordered pancakes and..."

Nate O

"Great little cafe be it a stormy day or a sunny day right on beach. Only problem with this place is it is to..."

James Bannon

"Coffee milkshake incredible, good coffees, great breakfast options, good service. Best ocean views, for a Wellington challenge, try to be seated out..."

Jenny O'Brien

"Uh, life-saving is right. This place is delicious! And they let us bring our dog and sit outside on the patio. Thanks! Great food, fun to watch the..."

Geoff Keene

"Gone here 3 times since moving to Wellington. The beautiful interior design and Oceanside view make a wonderful environment. The prices are..."

Josiah Liston

"Food was alright. Place was very..."

KiwiFighter

Rogue And Vagabond Craft Beer Bar

84/100 (2404 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of my faves in Welly Some of the best beers and best curly fries + chicken burger in Wellington. Great for a night of live music, or an evening..."

Kere Wylie

"A bar and grill you can sit on bean bag chairs and cushions in the grass at? Always a good..."

Adam Hofmann

"Great spot in town for a good beer. Beers rotate frequently and I the summer it's a good spot for a beer outside on the..."

TK

"Great spot, great beer and great food...did U mention the great people. Overall a big fan before you even through in the fact the have great live..."

JC thebeerguy

"We had some REALLY good pizza here. Seems like a popular place to hang out with friends and the grassy area was also quite busy. Worth the price, I..."

Anne Victoria

"Good selection of beers on tap. Nice view if sitting..."

Allan & Rose Hansen

"The place looks great. Interesting esthetic matched with the general feel of the music, and quirky staff. Friendly, and knowledgeable about their..."

Grey Nero

"On Wednesdays between 5-7pm they have epic offers on their chicken wings with any of their 3 flavours (tangy bourbon bbq, smoky chipotle and dragons..."

East London Girl

"Great venue in the heart of the city. Nice bean bags to chill out on outside and funky vibe indoors. Friendly staff. Some good tunes, and nice..."

Darren Craig

"Tasty food and good portions. Pizzas are huge and plenty for sharing. Great craft beer selection. No coffee..."

Helen Joe

"Bra tender 43 was positively lovely! We ventured back just to introduce our friends to this lovely human. 10/10; would..."

Ailise Delaney

"Great atmosphere and beer selection. Friendly staff. Came in for pizza based on older reviews and photos — learned they do not serve pizza. All..."

Joel Machak

"An excellent pub for music and craft ales, especially on hot summer evenings when the park out front serves as an extension to the already spacious..."

Eric Medcalf

"Giant pizzas and nice atmosphere. I stumbled across this place randomly, it has a lot of character and cool decorations. They sometimes have live..."

K. H

"A truely excellent joint. Great music, great vibes and great times. Can't go..."

Angela Banks

"Sun with a great range of beers and good food is a great combination. Sheltered from the Northerly this spot gives you a nice outdoor area to plant..."

Sandy Antipas

"Nice place with a good selection of beers. Some nice spaces as well especially in summer when you can sit..."

Steve Hockley

"A good local watering hole themed eclectic to cater to muso's, foodies and good time seekers. Inside or outdoor spaces. The staff were on to it and..."

Heemi Katene-Hill

St Johns Bar & Eatery

84/100 (2083 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

"I like the building and I like their beef burger, it’s basic but it is done very well and better than a Big Mac. Their fries are also pretty..."

Austin

"All the tables inside were busy and this is understandable on the 24th of December, but they were able to offer us two valid alternative: a table..."

Michel Angelo

"Nice food at a decent price. I was actually surprised how cheap it came out. Nice work and good service. Ambience is good with choice between the pub..."

Cookingkenny

"Great spot to sit in the sun, chat, graze on delicious bar food (hello chips with gravy!) & drink great local cider. The decor inside was beautiful...."

Nitty

"Friendly and helpful staff. Awesome atmosphere outside, could of sat there all day in the sun. Food was yummy. Only had bar snacks but would love to..."

Daniellè Brown

"Loved this place, great location and service. Love the outside area and bean bags. Had a lovely Rosè and a nibble with some mates after work. Would..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"Been here for drinks. Today was lunch with a colleague. We ordered a beer and a burger. I had the jalapeño kale burger. My colleague the cheese..."

Sean P E Fleming

"The dishes are tapas/sharing style, this was perfect for us as we like to share. We were the only customers in the restaurants so we got the full..."

Aimy Luu Huynh

"Service was very good. I asked for negronis which weren't on the deinks menu and they were happy to make them and they were great. Ended up getting a..."

Moses-Kelly Saunders

"Dropped in for some coffees to take the chill off. I have to say, it's a fine establishment. Coffee was perfection (and I'm quite fussy when it comes..."

Ross

"Love being at this place in the summer!! Grate outdoor seating. Wine selection is good. And the bar food is good for the price, can't wait to return..."

Katie

"Ok I haven't had food there.. but it looked promising. This is definitely one of the spot you want to go in Wellington when it's sunny. The few bean..."

Ines

"Went to St John’s Bar for my birthday lunch and really enjoyed the food here. Although, I have been here several times before. Located on..."

LucyGoosey

"Great place.. Good to come and watch sport with some tasty beers on tap. Came here for the wellington on a plate burger and it rocked my world. Not a..."

Rhodri Williams

"We went here for a work team lunch, and we had the whole back room to ourselves. I got the special, which was an open salmon sandwich,..."

Mind The Crumbs

"I have been here a number of times. Most recently for a dinner on Monday 1 December. The location is excellent. The food is not too bad either. My..."

PeterMS

"It takes a lot to galvanise me getting my fingers on the keyboard and writing a review - either I'm REALLY peeved with the service I've had, or..."

Anna Garland

"We hosted our post wedding brunch at St Johns bar restaurant last weekend, and it was a fantastic venue for this event. Our guests reported that..."

Debra Wilson

"One of the best experiences I have ever had in a bar/restaurant.From the moment we arrived we were treated amazingly. We went to 3 previous bars..."

Adam Nagy

"I have been to St Johns three times now, the first and second was amazing, the Pork belly cooked to perfection and the ravioli amazing.The..."

Ranui Robertson

"I had brunch here last Saturday. I ordered the eggs benedict, it was enjoyable but certainly not the best eggs benedict I have eaten. For dessert I..."

Kate S

"Went to St Johns for a business lunch. This place is the bomb!! We sat outside in the sun (yes, this is Wellington), and had a few wines from the..."

Cannonball

"My husband and I went for dinner on a Saturday night a few weeks ago. Having read the reviews here I wasn't too sure what to expect and was..."

Kara I

"A great afternoon with friends was had at St Johns - as they weren't busy we received table service. I found staff were knowledgeable and friendly -..."

Christine Bulmer

"This place has surprisingly good food for such a busy bar, good menu, pretty good service, and would definitely go..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"An awesome little bar with a great atmosphere. Food and beer were top-notch, and our server was really..."

Kaz Bar

"I’m confused. I don’t really know what to make of my St Johns experience. I’ve been visiting Wellington on a frequent basis for the last 7..."

Caroline Cameron

"Great restaurant in Wellington. Visited here end of September with my Mum while in the city for World of wearable arts. Loved the Scapegrace cocktail..."

Rachel Proudfoot

"Had a great meal here, was very busy and loud. But service was really good and food was..."

Sharron Hughes

"This was totally an unplanned stop as I was walking from Te Papa to the cable car and thought it was time for lunch. Whipped out the phone and saw..."

Daniel Tay

"So happy i found this place. Looked it up online and made a reservation. Glad i did. Was packed when i arrived (on a Monday evening). Totally worth..."

Leigh Anne Darilek

"Great food, great atmosphere, the wine service at the table was a very nice touch. Natalia and the gentleman in the black shirt (didn't catch his..."

Jo-Ann Hughes

"Great location, great service. Good food — we got the bruschetta, tenders, and chorizo to share plus drinks. It was fast, easy, tasty. Relatively..."

Tessa VanDerVeeken

"I had the roast root salad last night! It was pretty good, I just think Israeli couscous would work a lot better in this salad - just some feedback..."

Bridget Rawson

"Food was absolutely amazing. It was a very very busy night but all our dishes came out fast and were given the care/attention as if we were the only..."

Ange Smith

"An under rated restaurant/bar for drinks🍸or a nice dinner. The restaurant and separate eating areas are excellent with good harbour views...."

Graeme Wooller

"Good food, tasty rump steak cooked well but would have liked a side of chips as an option (served with purple kumara) like market fish. Note: if you..."

Becs Illingworth

"The food was really..."

Mariana Tarasido

"Fantastic experience! Thank you to Finn & Jasper for letting us in late and for the delicious dessert and cocktails. Great atmosphere and a bar that..."

Mich

"Myself and my Friend celebrated our joint 21st Birthday here on the 11th of June. From day one of planning for this Event, the St Johns crew have..."

Letitia Jenness

Joe's Garage

84/100 (1934 ratings)

"Great atmosphere, service and food was amazing. Definitely recommended. Thanks for a great evening and making my daughter's 14th birthday enjoyable...."

Redstone Technology

"Awesome environment for everyone, but would imagine men would feel the most relaxed. Keeps to its theme very well, except awesome service, good value..."

Marigold

"My family and I had dinner here tonight Kumara Chips & pork belly skewers entrees which were excellent. Beef burger, 2 Caesar chicken salads and I..."

Norm Hewitt

"We had pancakes, raspberry and whipped cream as well as bacon and banana. It was very delicious and fresh. I also had a hot chocolate. It came with a..."

Steamed Hams

"Great ambiance. Good and tasty food. Nice staff. I had the lamb burger, and the brownie with ice cream for dessert. Both were excellent. Good..."

Rita Ribeiro

"We were solo after 2 other diners had left while we decided what to order.The food was AMAZING!The best beef burger eaten included the most..."

Stacey-Jae Robinson

"Loved the service! I went there for breakfast! It’s a nice place to go to for brunch in the weekend. Check out the photo :) Ig:..."

Sheryl

"Such a nice restaurant. Child friendly which is great, love the chicken breast. Overall made my night. Definitely coming back here very..."

Helena Kerr

"Beautiful meals, nice atmosphere and great staff! Will be back again!! They have probably one of few menus that I actually want to try..."

Grantandcaroline

"A friend told us to visit this place to try it out. We were greeted immediately at the door by a lovely guy and shown to our table. Place was very..."

Bridget

"What a cool place to eat. Such a nice atmosphere and good service. It was a little noisey last night because of WOW, so they were quite busy. There..."

Sharon Harvey

"Zoomed in here for a quick bite after WOW on Sunday night; there were 2 other couples there so very quiet. We grabbed a burger each (chicken & beef);..."

Megha Dogra

"Food is excellent. Steak was soooo yum!! Great service & a relaxing atmosphere. Not always easy to find a park. Located on the corner of Tory..."

Foodie By Choice

"Came in before the earthquake happened and was very happy with what I ordered. My chicken was perfectly cooked, not too dry. The gravy was very..."

Jordan

"Well it is good to see this place open againWe had some friends in town that used to live down here so we have spent the weekend going in all..."

Silverduck

"Good people and good food.Attention to detail is high.Menu a bit boring but very swollen well executed.Meats not overcooked...."

Pete Irvine

"Have been to the one in Queenstown and the one here feels more refined! Always have a really great coffee here and it's a great varied menu that you..."

EsmeEats

"Went here for dinner with a group of friends we all ordered something different off the menu, portions aren't too big apart from that..."

Sammy O'Donnell

"So I'd like to say our meals were fantastic, eggs cooked perfectly, coffee was beautiful. Service was quick, only thing is we didn't get handed water..."

Vikie Snyder

Biggiechee

"Have been here a few times. The B.Y.O function here is great and is a good atmosphere for a group of diners. I did have a burger from here and it..."

Sarah Alberino

"Went in for an afternoon smoothie and a quick read of the paper. Ended up also having the sweetie roll of bacon and eggs with aioli. I must say the..."

Mya

"Hearing mixed and often bad reviews of Joe's Garage, I was disappointed my company would be taking a few of us out to dine there.In terms..."

Medium_Rare

"Had dinner, and breakfast here the next morning. Good food for both meals. Drinks list a bit limited. Service good. Recommended for a quick..."

Julian.paxton

"We were only in Wellington for a short while and Joe's Garage caught our eye. The garage sign is what got us, so simple that it stood out on that..."

Doreen Milo

"Such a great find when we were wandering around the city looking for coffee and something to eat. Great friendly service, good food portion sizes and..."

Amanda B

"Went to Joes Garage because my boyfriend and I were a little jaded on the Asian BYO's in Wellington and wanted to try something a little..."

Alex Neilson

"Coffee is really good. Very friendly, upbeat staff. Good choices in the menu and quick to serve. Pikelets with bacon and maple syrup were good,..."

Christine

"Always good food. Casual sunday. Cold beer and a hotdog is always up there. Fries and gravy is a must.Good weekend cofffee too.Bad..."

Hubert Cheng

"Amazing food... Although You have to endure a painstaking wait watching all this mouthwatering food come out! However the wait is well worth it. 5..."

Fred Dunphy

"The atmosphere here is relaxed and rustic, but can get really busy at times. I was surprised when I found out this place does BYO after 5pm, which..."

Mind The Crumbs

"My food was really good, friendly staff. The menu (laminated paper) was really sticky and oily. Pineapple juice is not in the menu 😭, why guys,..."

Chris Vera

"Went here for breakfast the other day. We were greeted straight away and seated. Ordered a white hot choc (which wasn't great) but the food made up..."

Loran Jones

"Friendly staff, nice relaxed atmosphere and good food. Always fulfilling and a fantastic place for brunch. I ordered the joker last time, great..."

Josh

"Have been to Joe's a couple of times and have enjoyed it both times. I always think BYO options are limited in Wellington, predominantly being Asian..."

Alicia McQuade

"Great food, the burgers and fries were flawless. The restaurant has a great vibe and was a good temperature for a chilly Wellington evening. Service..."

Rosie Ludemann

"Staying in Wellington for work and needed an after dinner pick me up. Stopped in for one of the most delicious brownies I have ever tasted! Do..."

Tallulah_Tilly

"Great breakfast kid friendly Happy to deal with odd requests ( for the kids !)Go the joker for breakfast sweet bun bacon lean sky sausage..."

Ian McLachlan

"I didn't even look at the regular menu but I could tell they did breakfast, lunch and dinner. No food for us, though. It was all about the macchiato..."

Heneedsfood

"Went here for breakfast last weekend and it was great. They have a full breakfast menu and then a separate section for breakfast rolls. We had one..."

FrequentDiner

"Had an awesome chicken burger with fries at Joe's Garage, great environment and friendly staff to accommodate us. Definitely recommend checking it..."

Alex Mackay

"A quick stop for lunch on Saturday and Joe's did not disappoint.We were seated promptly and drink orders taken. Coffee arrived a few minutes..."

Philip Reeve

"Just had a quick bite at Joe's Garage. The food (two of their warm filled rolls, fries and baked beans) and coffee were good, just took awhile for..."

RaeRae

"Six of us dined at Joe's on a Friday at 6pm. Wanted somewhere reasonably priced and close to Circa Theatre so we gave it a go. I used to go here with..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Joes Garage is an awesome place to drop in and have a bite. Breakfast here is delicious and dinner here is divine. I always bring friends here and we..."

BKL

"Went there for lunch. The service was good, they were very accommodating of our baby, providing a highchair for her to sit in. I noticed they also..."

Theresa

"Always great service and coffee! Often the same friendly staff, which always makes me feel good about the place, a company with low staff..."

Ellie Jade Baker

"We were looking for somewhere for a quick burger and beer before a gig and Joe's Garage fitted the bill perfectly. Friendly, prompt service, great..."

Roger Williams

"I've always enjoyed the food at Joe's Garage. The pleasant surprise is that their service continues to improve... Friendly and attentive, without..."

Bill Young

"Very friendly service, great burgers and a good beer selection, just what every growing boy needs! Even stuff in there for the vegetarians, although..."

Mark Clayton

"I haven't had a bad experience in all the times that I've eaten at Joe's Garage. It's a great place to just sit and work, and drink good coffee; I..."

TheFoodGonzo

"Very good service - friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere. Just there for a coffee and a slice but they were very good. I'll be back. Not much..."

Joanna

"I have been here twice For breakfast & both times lovely coffee. Serving sizes are decent. Unfortunately the orange juice is bottled. The..."

Amy

"When you walk into Joe's you're met with instant warmth and a friendly smile. The rain and wind are left outside and you can slowly unwind with the..."

Nicola

"We had a wonderful experience and the most delicious burgers we have ever tasted.The service was exceptional and we have told many friends how..."

Wendy Milne

"I've recently dined at Joe's Garage for breakfast. We went there as a group from work, and orders various items from the brunch menu. I was a..."

Dan Bowden

"Went here for a late Sunday lunch after craving something similar to a Sunday roast. Place was fairly busy but service was quick and the food was..."

Luke Dienes

"Lovely venue and atmosphere. Our table was reserved and we were greeted with a smile. The chicken, pizza and burger was nice. We had been warned the..."

PhoenixSuns NZ

"The staff here are great and every single one of them was super friendly to us. The restaurant is a decent size and has a typical menu so you'll..."

Luke Mansell

"Great food, good service. But disappointingly they would only accept one entertainment card per table, when we had two entertainment cards among our..."

Phillip Yee

"Amazing atmosphere, really friendly staff, quick service and flavorful food. I order the Gorgeous George Vegetarian option and it has potato...."

Dylen Velasquez

"Food was amazing service was so friendly and was very attentive and they even gave me a free hat words can't express how wonderful this place is..."

dingus presley

"Great place for a Xmas brekky. Good menu & great staff. Nice laid back..."

David Hall

"Update! Some more photos added from our recent visit. Joes garage has always been my favorite, ever since I lived in Queenstown. Their rewards..."

Juwairiyah Nawaz

"Edit: 29/10/2022 Just been here again, still in love with the place. Wonderful to spend our anniversary here and will be going again soon! Wonderful..."

Georgia

"Went on Sunday evening, ordered jfc and kumara chips as well the pork belly main, ribs and beef burger. Great food. Great service and we didn't wait..."

Ashleigh Clarke

"We enjoyed the overall experience and food. Great service could have spent more time sitting and chatting over brunch. We all wished we had..."

Kimble Henderson

"Amazing food - I had the gorgeous breakfast and it was delicious. The potatoes were served room temp but were very tasty. Rest was perfect. Coffee..."

Prudence Desrosiers

"Friendly & attentive staff, lovely food, great atmosphere, not to noisy. My family & I love going..."

Tai Kingi

"Really good food, great service. Will definitely be back. Arrive hungry the meals are huge and it's hard to decide what to..."

Rebecca Green

"The food is hot and tasty, great coffee and friendly..."

suzanne walker

The Grand

84/100 (1434 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Grand's $12 lunch menu absolutely punches above its weight in terms of quality and quantity. This chicken corn soup was absolutely delicious! It..."

Helen

"We really enjoyed our meals the flame grill sirloin was cooked beautifully and my chicken medallions were yummy great services and lovely..."

Cindy Sinkinson

"Meals were good and service was really good. We've been here a few times and never had a problem with the food or service. Boys had the stone grills..."

Sharon Harvey

"We had the Chicken and Avocado salad and the Fish and Chips it was very niceThe duty manager was very friendly Good value for money..."

Tim 51

"Went with a group for lunch. Service was efficient and the meals came out quickly. I had the open steak sandwich, which was well seasoned and..."

Wako

"We went here for a small Christmas gathering. The staff were very friendly and warned us of the wait time before we placed our order. My calamari..."

Jessica Siácci

"We were visiting Wellington on a road-trip with a couple friends and were looking for a casual dining experience. That’s when we stumbled upon The..."

Charle Megala

"Oh, this is one of my favorite places. I came here with my family quite a few times especially on Monday - 2 for 1 Mains & Stone Grill :P . I always..."

Camellia

"Food was amazing! And really well priced. The service was great, nice and fast. My burger was huge just exactly what I needed. Loved it! Totally..."

Rebecca Manuel

"Came here with a large group & they handled us well. It wasn't busy, but they managed to get all of our meals out at once.We ordered a range of..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Food was amazing and good sized portions . Staff were very helpful and very friendly. Great atmosphere and good vibes. Would definitely go again...."

Siobhan McGahan

"Went there Friday night with partner and his mum and aunty was amazing night atmosphere and staff were friendly and kind and I must admit loved it..."

Toni Tiopira

"Ordered the polenta calamari and it was amazing! Would come back here purely to order it again. A very casual spot and typical pub feel but I..."

EsmeEats

"Called in for breakfast, had eggs Benedict with bacon, was very impressed with the service and the food, not badly priced either, will be back..."

Bruce Tuineau

"I didn't get to have their mains but I had the entré and that was very delicious 😊. Bacon wrapped scallops with mustard cream sauce I think very..."

Ladi Haze

"I had a steak sandwich on their express menu for $12...have to say it was the by far the most delicious meal I've had. Great quality food and it was..."

Sarah Kennar

"I can't give a five to The Grand Steak House, so I decided to given a 4.5. Me and My partner went there specially for stone grill, It was fun that..."

Emma Cheung

"Visited for lunch today with friends and had a great meal! Very good food, service was fine and good environment :) thanks for having us! Very..."

Sophie C

"Came here for 2 4 1 stone grills a couple weeks ago and it was amazing. Service was awesome, friendly staff and food was delicious. First time having..."

Keilah Tiatia

"Visited The Grand last Sunday for dinner with friends. We got there and seated ourselves. We were offered menus and water pretty quickly. Service was..."

Keith Hennessy

"Feels weird to go back and review this almost a year later, but I'm just doing an obsessive little MenuMania catchup session lol!I went..."

The Guppy

"My family (parents and two University student daughters) had some drinks and nibbles here and found the place really pleasant. Great decor, very..."

Nina M

"Four of us dined at the Grand Steakhouse on Sunday night after attending another fabulous WOW show. What's the problem with Wellington restaurants on..."

Lydia Milne

"We love the Grand! My grandsons aged 9 and 6, love The Grand breakfasts, the wonderful service, and especially Yvonne, who at their request, taught..."

Caroline Christian

"Went along before meeting friends for night out though reluctant from reading previous reviews. Can't see why now. This place was amazing considering..."

John Martin

"A large group of us (49) had dinner at The Grand on Friday. Now, a group that size is normally a recipe for disaster but we had a great night and..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Had a beautiful dish here. The catch of the day which was Hoki with a creamed caper dressing which was devine with a mash which has bacon and cabbage..."

Belinda Dowler

"very satisfied of the food in The Grand. Particularly Steamed Mussels and Stone Grilled Steak. Waitresses are passionate. I'm not keen on their..."

Carina Chang

"My partner and I were looking for a place for a nice lunch on a cold and (really) wet day. We decided to give The Grand a try especially with their..."

Anaya Parker

"decent food...very comfortable seating and amience..however service could be improvedI will definitely go..."

Cafe Chic

"reading the two reviews I was a bit optimistic about going here, but I did. My experience was good. I would definately dine here again. My husband..."

FOOD Wars

"Great service from Shannon as our waitress The coffee was perfectly done!!Breakfast was priced..."

Daniel Barker

"Excellent meal, fast efficient service. We hadn't booked but the sorted us quickly and the meal came out in good time. Would really recommend. Also..."

Geoff Zuy

"A very nice evening chilling here. Wasn't too crowded but did start filling quickly. Noticeable history prints displayed throughout the restaurant..."

Oostys (Nunu)

"Enjoyable lunch here at a reasonable price!! But alas none of our favourite seafood chowder at our last two visits there!! 😔 😢 But luckily last..."

Phillip Yee

"Attended a 21st on level 1. Good atmosphere enhanced by being part of a family occasion. Self select music available, continuous finger foods. Tab..."

Miles Green

"Great food and service. Great to have a gas fire for winter warmth. Stone grill steaks are the way to..."

Samuel Vorster

"Wonderful service! Will definitely be back, I ordered a Jerk Chicken Burger and it was delicious! The service was also immaculate, with helpful and..."

jakeb beans

"Monday night 2 for 1 hot grill steak night was great. They also had $12 jugs of beer..."

Colin Reid

"Hubby's first time with Stonegrill left with a few toasted knuckles after a beautiful meal. I had a pork rack and was told the chops were decent......"

Attaks

"Such a beautiful restaurant. Historically placed in the middle of Wellington. They serve Stonegrill as well as "pre-cooked" steaks. Food is good and..."

Karoline Christensen

"Popped for a meal with family and had a great time. Staff were super attentive, food was great, atmosphere just right. Good kids meal options, with a..."

Key Man

"Visiting from Auckland and staying on Courtenay Place, my wife has never had stone grill before so this was the perfect place and opportunity to..."

James Halligan

"Had dinner with my parents. They wanted to have beef wellington. We also ordered the steak on special and the portions are huge! We had to take away..."

Zongjian He

"The tiger prawns were absolutely to my taste. (Only remembered to take a photo when I was almost done.😋) And the chicken parmigiana was great...."

Alice

"Came in with my mother and special needs Grandmother who can sometimes come across as quite rude. The staff were so lovely and accommodating to us..."

Matthew Williams

"ABV bar on the roof above the Grand. A highlight of the Wellington experience. Views over Courtenay Place. Sheltered from the wind. Cosy wvwn on a..."

Michael Donn

"Stayed at a hotel close by and ended up having 2 meals here. Very inviting attentive service. Great food. Was shown to the rooftop bar which was..."

Gavin Black

Saffron Haveli

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"Here are some throwback pics and quick take of our family visit to Saffron Haveli in February 2018.We really enjoyed the different curries..."

Veeral Patel

"This place is has one of the best tasting curry dishes in town. There's also free parking to boot. What more can you ask for? Do also try their chaat..."

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"I've been there a few times and it always delivers. One of the best Indian places for me, super tasty food, friendly service and quick. Totally..."

Francisco Bustamante

"We went here for lunch and found that the food is really great and authentic. We had the Saag and the Rahra. Both were very rich and tastefully..."

Erikdraven

"I've been to saffron Haveli about 5 times now and I have always left 100% satisfied, I would go so far as to say that I think they do the best..."

Mel Campbell

"Highly recommend. They've spruced the old funeral parlour up with a lick of paint, new carpet and tables, changed the seat padding, put up art and..."

Sally

"We shared a vegetarian entree and a lentil curry, with some naan - it was all delicious! Especially the mixed vege entree/platter thing. Great..."

Em

"I recently had lunch with a group of friends at Saffron Haveli in Wellington, New Zealand. While the restaurant's ambiance was pleasant and the..."

Mahdi Abdollahi

"I visited the restaurant on Monday when they usually have 1+1 curry deal. The quality and the taste of the food were good. However, the quantity was..."

sampath varma

"Food is good but a little on the expensive side, could be considered given the prime location. There is a decent sized car park right besides which..."

Som Chakraborty

"Thank you so much Bhavneet to you and your wonderful team. The food was amazing! Everything was delicious! My fav was the Chicken Saag and the..."

Ti Ai

"The food at Saffron Haveli was amazing. The Wednesday 2 for 1 deal is great. My daughter and I both had great meals for less than one main at any..."

Alex McKenzie

"Atmos was all good. Samosa chat highly recommend. Chicken lollypops. Couldn’t bayleaf how good the curry was. Arrived raita on time. Chicken..."

Gabrielle Wong

"Good food and lovely service. The lunch special is very convenient and extremely generous size for the price. The Palak Paneer was absolutely..."

Andrea Merlo

"I ordered from here fairly recently and was actually a little disappointed with my order (don't get me wrong, it was tasty but not quite what I had..."

Maddog (UKwonderboy)

"Food was beautiful, particularly the chicken lollipop. That was BANGING. hell yeah. Prices were fair. BOOM. the bro who told Sean google reviews over..."

Jaime Butler

"Very tasty Indian cuisine, didn't have to wait too long for our orders and the staff were friendly and..."

Stefan Koetsier

"This is just perfect. Warm place. Beautiful and absolutely delicious food. Great service. Worth every..."

Rocio Antille

"The food tastes great! We ordered on DoorDash and were able to select “Indian Hot” as the spicy level. The spiciness was just perfect for us,..."

Tushar Raval

"Just delicious. They have a good gluten free bread (corn flatbread). The menu is extensive. Great veg options. Everything was delicious! It didn’t..."

Fiona Chan

"BEST onion bhaji I've ever had. Butter chicken could be more tomatoey, but otherwise was great. Well priced for the amount of food I got..."

Tan Andy

"Best Indian food in Wellington...."

Joanne O'Reilly

Istana Malaysia Restaurant

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"The chicken 🐓 sambal dish had good spices 🌶 and the meat was cooked perfectly. It complimented well with my stir fried veggies, which was..."

Veeral Patel

"Date night ..... loved it, wonderful service and menu. Service was excellent, food excellent, ambiance brilliant. Highlight for me - Vegetable..."

WendyandDave Little

"Stumbled upon this Malaysian restaurant in Wellington and wow...the food was authentic at par if not better with what you can expect in Malaysia...."

Pardon Management

"We went to Istana Malaysia as a group on the 24th, it was not a first for me as I've been there a couple of times, but those who were with me were..."

Safira

"Very tasty food and also fast and great service from the wonderful staff! Will definitely be coming back here to eat again some time soon and will..."

Amber Wilkins

"We ate the honey butter chicken and the fish curry which was epic! Also,The lady at the restaurant who served us was really friendly. Would..."

Leroy Rodrigues

"Our family enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Istana Malaysia. Really delicious food, fantastic service, friendly atmosphere. I would definitely recommend..."

Alieke Dierckx

"Had a fabulous dinner last night at Istana Malaysia. Food was absolutely delicious and the service was exceptionally friendly. Will come again and..."

Megha Dogra

"I have never been here before, although this restaurant has been open for 22 years. This place has amazing food, service, and ambiance. The wait..."

Ian De Terte

"This place had great service, the food was very nice and delivered in a timely manner. I would definitely come to this restaurant again. 4 stars...."

Kate O'Sullivan

"Been here a few times now. Love the food, there are heaps of great options. Great service and a welcoming environment. A personal favorite of mine is..."

Kaleb

"First time here. Wondered about this place for a long time and decided to try it on a spare of the moment 'we can't be bothered cooking tonight'..."

Sean P E Fleming

"New to Wellington and couldn't have hoped for a better restaurant scene. Istana Malaysia was one of the first restaurants me and my partner visited,..."

Deleuze

"Always love this place. Good food and decent corkage on their byo means that it is the perfect start to any night out. The beef rending is lovely and..."

Caitlin Watters

"Won a dinner at this place through a promotion they were running. Didn't know what to expect. I'm Indian and I love trying Indian fusion foods...."

EatAllDayy

"Lovely atmosphere, great service and nice food. The entrees were ok, but the stir fry garlic prawns as the main was delicious!! Tried the stir fry..."

Amorita Maharaj

"The place is nice, service is good but I'm still trying to find the chicken in my chicken nasi goreng. No idea if I'm coming back, for $18/20 you can..."

Chris Vera

"I had the most fabulous meal on 19th Feb prior to attending the Edinburgh Tattoo. The food was absolutely authenticMalaysian ( as a Malaysian, I..."

Wah Teh

"Been going here since they opened 20 years ago (in their previous premises). My favourite restaurant in the world and I have travelled extensively..."

Gooner_Auckland

"If you're looking for amazing malaysian food in wellington, Istana Malaysia is the place to be. The beef rendang and coconut rice is a definite hit,..."

Gendiza Fristiasa

"Excellent food and service. I am Malaysian and live in Auckland. Ive tried 5-6 Malaysian restaurants in Auckland and none of them are close to the..."

Adeline

"I like that the food is authentic Malaysian but I'm a sucker for good mee goreng and Istana Malaysia definitely got that right. My friend said the..."

Tessa Temata

"By a quirk of fate I ended up coming twice in two nights on the trot. Brilliant both times. (The menu needs updating on zomato to reflect evening..."

Graham

"We had dinner at Istana Malaysia before a show last night. We were warmly greeted and offered a table by the heater - much appreciated on a cold..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Food was great and service was excellent. Thank you so much. Party of sixteen was happy when we left the restaurant. Atmosphere is friendly, warm..."

Mary Ann

"Lovely atmosphere, good for groups. BYO Wine.Excellent location to town.Food was lovely and hot when it arrived, I enjoy my food spicy, but..."

Renée Telfer

"Years ago (15+) I was invited to come and see the Beef Randang being made at Istana Malaysia. I believe it is the best anywhere in the world. I was..."

Grant Bowers

"Oh my god, I've been here twice now and so far I've experienced excellent friendly service and such great tasting food! I love Malaysian cuisine and..."

Bird

"I have been to Istana Malaysia many times since moving to Wellington in 2007. This place has always been top of my list when looking for quality..."

Carl Cumings

"Been to many Malaysian and Indian places around Wellington yet I always find myself coming back here. Their freshly made rotis are superb! (not those..."

Abigail Rajendran

"I am a Kiwi who has lived in both Malaysia and Singapore. I know what real Malay food looks and tastes like having eaten in restaurants and makan..."

Mark

"Dined here recently with my family, they were on a holiday in New Zealand. Before leaving back to Malaysia, they requested to have dinner in a place..."

Vaishnavi Gunasagaran

"Went there with my family for my brother's birthday, there were 5 of us and we were very well looked after. The manager of the restaurant often came..."

Donny Chai

"Hadn't been to this restaurant until Christmas 2010. First visit really good experience - good food and excellent service. So impressed that went..."

PJ

"Best Beef Rendang in town. Danny and Mary are excellent hosts and provide friendly..."

Shane George

"food was good and the service was just as..."

Dee

"I go here regularly for lunches with colleagues and we have always had excellent and friendly service and good food. We have "discovered" a special,..."

Andrew Thrift

"Excellent food, friendly and professional service, great atmosphere.One of the best in..."

Siladas

"I ate at the Istana Malaysia 4 times during a week vacation and found the food to be some of the best I have ever eaten. I travel all over Europe..."

Lawrence Foster

"Been there a few times. Excellent food and very friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be going..."

Abby Fraser

"Hard to fault. The staff were impressively efficient...and very obliging. The food was wonderful. We had very pleasing evening! We would happily come..."

Heemi Katene-Hill

"This restaurant provides halal menu. We had mamak lamb soup, rojak, mee curry and lamb martabak. All were tasty. Prices are reasonable considering..."

Haslina Ibrahim IIUM

"Best Nasi Lemak I've ever had. Taste was very authentic, almost like a generational recipe handed down. Sago dessert very good too. Decor had good..."

Matthew Fong

"What a wonderful place and set up for a wedding reception. Enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Definitely keen on coming back to this one for..."

Haisini Parata

"The food was really nice and it's affordable. But the ice cream my friend ordered was so little compared to mine. And the cost is almost the..."

jhing navera

"Been here a few times now. Very good customer service. Good value for money. The food is incredible. They are open till 10pm as well. Went there at..."

Shabin Basheer

"Authentic Malaysian restaurant in the heart of the city. We tried the Curry Laksa - decent size bowl with fragrant curry broth. I was somewhat..."

Qi Hong Wong

"We came from Auckland and contacted Meri prior. We are very grateful for her kindness and preparing the meals for our group. The food was very tasty...."

Prasanna Kumar

"Good food and taste. We were 4 adults and 3 kids. We had fire vege dish. Prawn dish and lamb dish. Can’t remember the exact names. Pratha or..."

Ahsan Siddiqui

"If you’re looking for great Malaysian food in Wellington, look no further than Istana Malaysia. They’ve been going for almost 30 years, and..."

Christian Bargholz

"Mary is a very hospitable and welcoming host who made us feel like home😘The dishes she recommended were very delicious! In the celebration of the..."

Yuan Z

"Come here again today as it was closed yesterday. Worth the wait! We are so satisfied with the delicious dishes served to us. My son finished 3 sets..."

Random Food

"One of my favourite restaurants. Always great food and service. Best roti bread in..."

KENT Smith

"You won't be disappointed, is written on the sign outside. Best place to bring family if your looking for somewhere to eat. The food is amazing, and..."

Corban Ellis

"A real Wellington icon with 29 years & counting of happy customers. On this night we were very well served by the attentive Andrew & effervescent..."

A R H J

The Hop Garden

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"Been here a couple of times now and I must say I enjoy the atmosphere. Had the Cubano sandwich - yeah not bad, not bad at all. But what really..."

Crumpet King

"Fabulous place! Great venue, decor and vibe, amazing beer and wine selection, beautiful food and friendly attentive staff! What more can you ask..."

Steaksammie

"Really lovely meal and great service. We ate from the al a Carte menu. My partner had steak which he said was perfectly cooked. I had ratatouille..."

Roisin King

"It was a very nice experience, the staff were very friendly and they were great hosts. We went for breakfast and the food was WOW!..."

Sheryl

"A nice place nested at the foot of Mt Vic. The staff were really friendly and made the experience very pleasant. The steak we ordered was a bit over..."

Christian

"Good food and great service. We had four tapas and two mains. Our favourite tapa was the sesame prawn toast. This was something different..."

Aimy Luu Huynh

"Came here with my partner after purchasing some Groupon vouchers. Would recommend! Great service & delicious food. We tried meals from both the..."

Collin Jerome

"A great spot for lunch or drinks and tapas a little off the beaten track, particularly in a sunny day with the courtyard and rooftop bar. The staff..."

EpiCurious

"Review 2Back again and this time for tapas. So everyone is doing tapas these days, some just do it better than others. Hop..."

Mya

"Out of the many bars and restaurants we visited while in Wellington for the weekend, this one stuck out the most. I can't stop thinking about the..."

Kate McGaw

"I quite fancy that place. A bit out of the way, quite big as well. Bartenders are really nice and attentive and food was really promptly served and..."

Ines

"The interior/decor is pretty cool and they have a decent variety of craft beers on tap as well as the usual assortment of bar snacks like hot..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"The Hop is pretty Hip. Wellington is full of these under cover surprises, from the outside it looks like a shack but then inside its large,..."

Puku Princess

"Yummy food and nice beer selection. It's location is also favourable for those who live in town. Staff are friendly and the decor is light and fresh...."

J Isla

"Always excellent. Fantastic selection of drinks, as a hater of beer I was skeptical about the hopped cider but it was perfect. Meal sizes are small..."

CaptFuntimes

"It immediately became wine o'clock so as we parked our glutes in a shaded spot, sipping on local Red Metal merlot and a Dog Point savvie, we grabbed..."

Heneedsfood

"Excellent food - very good service. Quite expensive for the meal..."

Janine

"Went for a meal on Saturday night with my partner. It was beautiful. The steak special was delicious. It was one of the best meal we have..."

FrequentDiner

"Went there today with my partner, on his suggestion and was very satisfied with the relaxed atmosphere (including the eclectic range of music), the..."

Jamie Morgan

"Been here a few times for dinner and Sunday brunch. Already impressed by the quality of the food.Good..."

H & E C

"I've been here before but walked out because I thought it was too packed. There is in fact a good sized dining area in the back, which is nicely..."

David Benjes

"fantastic dinner last night at their inaugural beer/dinner match. The six course dinner was outstanding - the choice of food, the presentation,..."

Dianne Brown

"Had lunch here with a couple of friends on Saturday and really have mixed feelings. Whilst the food was delicious it seemed liked no one was in..."

TexMex

"My husband and I went to the Hop Garden for dinner tonight. Foolish enough to show up on a Saturday night without a reservation, the staff were..."

Kara I

"We went over for Valentines day dinner as a special treat. Easy to get parking outside the restaurant on one of the side streets.What a fabulous..."

Genelle

"Nice surroundings with hop vines growing down the sides of the walls, this pub has a good feel to it. Service was good, prices about average for a..."

Kathryn Hempstalk

"Love the decor, tap selection, and added bonus of the basic draft menu on the TV. To be honest though, it literally feels like the green house it is..."

Geoff Wilson

"We had a really nice meal at The Hop Garden last night. The menu is more casual compared to our last visit 2-3 yrs ago, with lots of small plates to..."

Lady Lemon

"Friendly staff that quickly had us a table even tho we hadn't booked, tables are well spread for covid restrictions. Food was tasty, we thoroughly..."

Tyro Baker-Underhill

"Great bar with nice selection of beers. Definitely more of a local bar vibe than many close by which is nice. Upstairs roof garden is a..."

Darren Craig

"Hop Garden is a real hidden treasure, they've got a great selection of booze and some really tasty food, really well priced as well. Staff are super..."

Maddog (UKwonderboy)

"Excellent service and above average menu. There’s a genuine French attitude to food and wine here, plus an ever changing range of locally sourced..."

Eric Medcalf

"Beautiful place. Great Customer Service. Nice..."

Varun's creative zone

"Food is great, eaten here many times and am always blown away. There is a good selection of small bar plates and the a la carte menu in the..."

Michelle Smyth

"Another great little pub with fantastic craft beers Recommended Great work..."

Col Kennedy

"Good service. Excellent range of beers. Stunning fries! Interesting layout and decor. Being outside the CBD, you'd have to be dedicated to include it..."

Truis Ormsby-Martin

"Very good food. While not obviously child friendly, ie no children's menu, it was actually a great place to take kids. Staff were more than happy to..."

Katharine Good

"I really enjoyed my visit to the Hop Garden. We went on a beautiful summers day and say upstairs at the roof top garden. It was well shaded from the..."

Anna-Maria Fradelakis

"Held my sister’s 30th Birthday here - about 30 people. Great email communication and very accommodating. Reserved us a lovely spot and everyone..."

Michelle Collett

"Had a grabone voucher to spend for a 3 course dinner and enjoyed the overall experience. The dining area had a very classy but relaxed ambiance...."

Jester A

"Really great little place serving a good selection of beers, wines and spirits. Their Riesling was incredibly sweet, so changed it for a dark beer...."

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