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Shed 5 Bar & Restaurant
93/100 (2617 ratings)
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Chocolate Mousse
Risotto
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Bruschette
Calamares
Shrimp
Fish & chips
Crab Shack
Market Fish Crudo
Pesto
Salmon
Beef
Lamb Rack Spinach & Ricotta Gnudi Mint & Broad Bean Salad Pea Puree
Fish
Smoked Mussel Creme Fraiche
Beer
Pork
Selection of Sorbet & Ice Cream
Seafood chowder
Affogato
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Seafood Risotto
Snapper Fish of the Day
Crayfish
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Accepts Discover
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"A very nice place with fantastic fish dishes. Get there early and get a seat by the..."
J K
"My wife and two of our best friends had dinner last night and the overall experience was impeccable. I have not personally experienced such a great..."
Lucas Monge
"This place is fantastic. The food and service are superb. The chowder is the best I’ve ever had and the fish of the day was perfectly cooked,..."
Steven Pearson
"Great food - My only issue was the service, had a few servers and a few of them weren’t sure about the Gluten free options and questions seem to..."
Stephanie C
"Beautifully cooked eye fillet; the brocolli purée was surprisingly good. The breads and accompanying dips were delicious, especially the onion..."
Jade Wihongi
"Loved the pre-show WOW menu experience. The service was very attentive. The restaurant phoned earlier in the day to move our arrival time 45min..."
Serena Johnston
"Food was absolutely wonderful. Our server was attentive but it took way too long for the dinners to come out. In the end the excellent meal made it..."
Pat Taylor
"The food is good. Service is good. Next time I will come again. If you can pls give us more food option. Like..."
XL Lyu
"Chose to go to Shed 5 as most recommended in Wellington, after last nights affair I sure was left in awe, this waterfront facing restaurant has much..."
Karen Fereira
"Great dinner experience at Shed 5. Salmon tartare was nice. Dry-aged beef was..."
Vi Duc Phan
"Excellent food, excellent wine,excellent waiters,duck was slightly overcooked, but delicious food will definitely be going back. Went back a second..."
Scott Dawson
"So so good, best fish dish I’ve ever..."
Helen Montgomery
"Joining friends in Wellington for a few days, we wanted something overlooking the water with atmosphere. I booked Shed 5, I requested a window seat..."
Denise Robinson
Ombra
93/100 (2899 ratings)
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Lamb
Bruschette
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Cod
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Ragu
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Crostino
Polenta
Tiramisu
Eggplant
Meatballs
Saltimbocca
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Salad
Prosciutto
Duck
Arancini
Risotto
Crostini
Sit down
Contemporary
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"Pumpkin pizza and meatballs were fantastic! And the chocolate volcano...next level! Food was so great we ended up there again the following day!..."
Rohan
"Absolutely loved this place. Food was so good, ambience perfect and Stella was the best host. Even though they were fully booked, they happily..."
I'm Hungry
"Really appreciated the prompt and friendly hospitality from staff who made me feel welcomed. The bruschetta bread was soft and the..."
Veeral Patel
"Love anything that I ordered, especially the polenta chips. Good size and price and quality . Very busy place but with good..."
Tian Sweetly
"The food was really good. Fish was done perfectly and lamb rump was tender and juicy. Staff were accommodating. I recommend this place for first time..."
Anika Almadi
"Really enjoyed our dinner at Ombra. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was reasonably priced and delicious. Great atmosphere - would recommend..."
Littlemiss
"This place is AMAZING!I've been there with 2 friends on a Saturday night. We ordered two arancinis; a ciabatina; polenta chips; mozzarella,..."
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"Amazing Food and great atmosphere. If you are on Cuba street, don’t miss this place!! Gnocchi and Polenta Chips are out of this world!..."
The Hungry Glutton
"First visit to Welly and went to Ombra for lunch and we could not stop talking about how delicious these two meals were during our lunch. Had Gnocci..."
Juyeong Chang
"Awesome dining experience with my partner at Ombra! This is my first time visiting but it did not disappoint! Will go again to try other food on the..."
Hallie Low
"We went to Ombra after reading the reviews on Zomato and our expectations were pretty high! But it definitely did not disappoint, the service was..."
Courtney Millanta
"Amazing food however the rocket salad was disgustingly highly price for two mouth fulls was $10... the rest of the meals and drinks were amazing..."
Komal Swamy
"We had high expectations going here due to all the amazing reviews & they were all met! The service, ambience and food were all..."
Sarah Vera
"I came here for lunch and had a pizza and it was very tasty and tasted very authentic would highly recommend. The staff were very friendly and gave..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"The food here is delicious, one of the best restaurants in Wellington I’ve been to date. They have a rotating menu, so there’s always something..."
Steff.ho
"Decor, food and service is 10/10! Came for dinner, wait staff were present and attentive, immediately asked for drinks etc. Food came out and was..."
Charlotte Chazz Colgan
"One of the best italian resturants I've been to, with best quality and delicious food. Good vibes friendly staff. Will visit this place next time I..."
Tarun Parmar
"I promised the staff that my first line in the review would be that the Tiramisu was over! So there it is! One of the best Italian restaurants I..."
Bhavna
"Service was fantastic! The range of food choices really broadens your pallet. If I was to recommend any dishes, it would be the venison meet balls...."
Alex Von Lanthen
"I must say I'm very impressed with the 4.8 rating here on Zomato, so decided to try it for myself. And what better time than at the Wellington On A..."
James Ong
"This place allows you to order 3 or 4 plates per person which you can share to make up a meal. Just as well because there was so much on the menu I..."
Alyssa Martin
"Best Italian restaurant in Wellington. I don't say that lightly. Great food, great service, great ambience. Also, their Bellini's..."
Hubbabubba
"We stopped by on our travels through Wellington.Customer service was perfect, staff were very friendly, tentative and helpful.Meals were..."
Brando
"Lovely food. It's a busy place and I can see why. Standout dishes for me were the gnocchi and the brussel sprouts. The pizza was also good. Would..."
Hue Bullen
"Loved the service, drinks, and food. If you go you really should try the snapper, venison meatballs, and mulled wine and gorgonzola gelato - I kid..."
Matt L
"Very pleasant experience. Portion sizes were a bit small. Great staff and friendly service. We had a late lunch and place was still busy. Deserves a..."
Emma Thompson
"The best Italian food I've ever had. Not only that, but the whole experience from the initial warm welcome to the fantastic service to the beautiful..."
Paul O
"A lively place with friendly service and ambiance. The gnocchi is so delicious and tasty. Polenta chips, light and fluffy. Broccolini and beans are..."
Christy.destradi
"Great vibe, great service, great food. All of the sharing plates were delicious. The duck risotto, venison meatballs, and anchovy pizza notable. The..."
Gus
"Really delicious meals, the pappardelle pasta was very yummy and the server we had was so great explaining the menu to us as we didn’t understand..."
Steph Gully
"One of the best italian food i have ever had. Their pizzas are super tempting and totally filling and not big at all. Staff is very friendly and the..."
Manas Mittal
"Wow the place was packed out and we was offered seating and drinks while we waited for a table to become available.Once seated the food came..."
David Ent
"OutstandingService excellentFood the sameHad Arancini Balls and Polenta Chips to startThen the Roast Potatoes PizetteAnd the Lamb..."
Glenn Town
"Went here for my father’s birthday and had the best experience and filled to the brim in delicious decadent food! Our waiter was lovely and..."
Hannah.milne11
"What a great little restaurant in Cuba Street -Italian tapas.We had the white anchovies, Parma ham, two small pizzas, beef meatballs and..."
Austin
"This is a lovely restaurant for delicious Italian food. The staff are lovely and the food is delicious and hearty. We will definitely be..."
Megha Dogra
"Wonderful first experience that we couldn't stop raving about. For us the stars of the meal were definitely the pork belly saltimbocca and black..."
AJ
"••• Vegetarian Night •••I LOVED the 3seconds greeting! Highly Recommended! Well Done & Thank You (both customer service +..."
MarvellousSeven
"Wonderful service, just want to thank in particular the blonde waitress in the red shirt who served my group who went out of her way to accommodate..."
Nicole Paterson
"Ombra is all about Italian food & their menu has many favourites. One recommendation was their meatballs, & having enjoyed the ones from Baduzzi in..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Had lunch at Ombra. All shared food, everything was delicious and reasonably priced. We shared 4 different serves of meatballs, two pizzas,..."
Ldimm
"Very nice gnocchi great atmosphere we really enjoyed this place will definitely return next time in wellington great prices. Portions are little on..."
Justin Todd
"Always consistently good service, up there with Scopa and other Wellington favourites. Solid options for wine and beer but the food is next level...."
Cam Newman
"YUM! I moved away from Wellington seven years ago and visit home around once a year - I can't remember what used to be in this spot, but who cares...."
Shanna
"Love, love, love this place! Beautiful food in a lovely atmosphere. Generally order 3-4 dishes to share and enjoy every one. Must have the gnocchi..."
Grace
"The interior was all stripped down to the bare minimum which made it look really cool! The food very good I recon! It's a shame we only here..."
Ethan Liaw
"Great food fantastic atmosphere and brilliant service. The option to order sharing plates is a fantastic idea and love the food choices. Not..."
Jason Berryman
"SO yum, been here twice and will definitely be going back soon. A really nice atmosphere and great food, some favourites are the gnocchi and the..."
Brittany Robson
"I love this place!Had the Eggplant Parmigiana (pictured) and it was absolutely delicious. The perfect combination of crunchy and soft; good..."
Jen
"Had two of us stop in for lunch. Lovely food, great service and nice atmosphere. The only bugbear was I had to go back to work.... Would definitely..."
Chris Cattermole
"Fantastic ambiance, superb food, and impeccable service. Despite arriving during the busiest part of the night, we were warmly welcomed by the maitre..."
Johann Go
"The only problem is knowing what to pick...We came in for a light lunch and left a few pounds heavier. But it tasted well worth the added..."
Mya
"Well in must be precise while writing this one....What makes a great dining experience ...Ambience + good host + good host + good service +..."
Colaco.cassius
"This is a great little restaurant.Saturday evening dinner, walk in, no booking.  Very courteously greeted and asked if we would like to wait 10..."
Magpie
"Great food and great service.  We loved everything we tried.  Even though it was really busy all the staff were friendly and went out of their way..."
Michelle Clarke
"Great dinner here the other night- the desserts are always a highlight. Great options not to big and really good prices. Service can sometimes be a..."
Theo
"Oh my gosh where do I even start. I would say this is definitely one of my favourite places in welly and I am itching to get back. We had the Roasted..."
Steph Michie
"Delicious and cheap for two people!! We are super happy with the mean we had the service was great too!!! We had venison meatballs, gnocchi and lemon..."
Dee Elizabeth Noble
"For great authentic Italian food hit this spot up in Wellywood! Decent tapa portions full of flavour and bloody great price all this for $71 sheeeet..."
Alwayseating
"Wonderful food, great service. Stayed in Wellington for a week last November and ate at ombra 3 times! Looking forward to going there again fir wow..."
Fliss Butcher
"Came here on a whim for a late Friday dinner. They were no longer serving the full menu but from what we tasted of the restricted menu, this place..."
Emily Pavey
"This place has such a fun environment with enthusiastic and attentive staff who are always onto it. We mentioned that it was my friends birthday and..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Had the mozzarella carroza for ciccheti which was delicious on the inside but the bread was slightly over cooked. Also had the Pollo chicken, olive..."
Mana
"What an awesome concept, Italian tapas! Each dish was rich in unique flavor. Some of the best food I've eaten. Decent prices and the staff were all..."
Evan Roberts
"Service was great, love most of the dishes. Really enjoyed it. Only didn't like the Nutella banana pizza which is literally a pizza bread with..."
Jenny
"This is now my official welly favourite. A quirky place with warm atmosphere. The dishes are small designed to be shared with friends. We had a..."
Christian
"I went here with my partner for a weekend away in Welly. The restaurant was full when we arrived, but after sitting down for a drink we were offered..."
Emma Clark
"Nice little place. Service is quite good considering how busy it is especially for dinner. A friend and I ordered a San Marzano pizzette, lamb..."
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"Came here for a birthday dinner with my parents and a few friends from Auckland. We all ordered separate dishes and shared them which worked out..."
Shalom Ngaro
"Really enjoyed our tapas at Ombra, there is a great menu with lots of variety and generous portions. The staff were very helpful and friendly, even..."
James Cole
"What a fabulous find Ombra is. After reading a few reviews here we though heck yeah let's give it a whirl. From the moment we sat down the service..."
Denys McEneaney
"On a cold and grey Sunday afternoon Ombra provided the lift we needed. The food was out of this world, every plate we ordered outdid the last. The..."
Annie
"Has to be one of the best restaurants in Wellington. Casual dining with excellently prepared food. The decor, atmosphere and service are all..."
Eric The Great
"This place is superb. The food is incredibly simple, yet authentic and about as tasty as is possible. I've tried pretty much everything Wellington..."
Pauline Smyth
"Excellent restaurant. We loved the food, great taste, beef risotto was absolutely delicious, nothing like anything I've seen before. Lamb was cooked..."
Natasha Caccioppoli
"Have only been here once before but a great place to go if you like sharing and tasting lots of different items. We ordered too many carbs so got..."
Jayna Patel
"Highly recommend this Italian restaurant. Various choices in dishes full of different flavours. So delicious! Will be going back for more..."
J Isla
"Italian Giants Ombra, certainly impresses with its selection of tapas and drinks.Kicking off with a robust shot of caffe had me primed for..."
Medium_Rare
"Great service, attentive and efficient. Such a good vibe, small busy and beautiful decoration. Ordered polenta and pizzette, so delicious! Simple but..."
Assalazarian
"Went to Ombra for the first time today and thought their menu had a really nice selection and actually quite cheap!I had the Rosemary, sea..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Came here with two friends who are Wellingtonians who recommended this place. Its an Italian tapas restaurant with a modern clean layout and friendly..."
FoodiePhysician
"Ombra is best enjoyed as an experience, not a meal. The mood, people, decor and tapas-style menu lend the restaurant the air of a homey, relaxing..."
Audra Lord
"Unfortunately on my last visit here was with a vegetarian, whilst I'm lactose intolerant, so it was hard to find dishes we would both enjoy. However,..."
Josh
"Loved the venison meatballs the flavours were just so clever and well balanced. Would have loved the meatball to be a bit less dense. The eggplant..."
Lex Antony Huang
"Beautiful food, friendly staff and warm atmosphere...."
Newtownboys
"This place has the most beautiful food. I have been back several times. I have recommended this place to multiple people. Despite the..."
Kimmie W
"I REALLY wish there was a 6 out of 5 rating for this place, because Ombra really is my favourite restaurant in Wellington.   I've been so many times..."
Anna Garland
"Went here for breakfast with the wife on New Year's Day - great wait staff. He quickly pointed out the hazelnut filled donuts weren't available but..."
JaimeC
"Went to Ombra on a spur of the moment foodie whim and was richly rewarded with one of the best evenings ever. All the food was exquisite and..."
BKL
"Hands down best Italian cuisine in Wellington I've had so far! We arrived at Ombra around 9pm, a time I'd normally consider late for dinner...."
Sophia
"Awesome place for little plates of Italy. Has Peroni on tap;) Great ambiance and vibe. Helpful and friendly staff. In a great location in Central..."
Melanie Kolman
"Loved the food and customer service. Such a beautiful and unique experience???? The food for me was something I had never tried and I'm not really..."
Gina Matenga
"I had a fantastic late night dinner here with some friends. They were very accomodating when we rang up and requested a table at 9.30pm. The food was..."
Heather Scott
"Just loved the food, there was variety, and everything was extremely tasty. I would highly recommend others to visit.  Staff were most helpful, many..."
Annie Alder
"Great service, excellent food, and a really good atmosphere. The venison meatballs were exquisite, and the risotto was delicious and all finished of..."
Isaac Prentice
"Really nice food! However we were sitting near the door which closes really slowly letting in a whole lot of cold air, and the server was slightly..."
Harry Chapman
"Absolutely delighted with the food. Fresh, flavourful, simple, bursting with flavours. After eating here, it's easy to understand why this place is..."
Wilson Chau
"Ombra has an Old World charm that made us feel at home right away. This was further reinforced by the warm, friendly but unobtrusive service. The..."
Minnie Sarmiento Tabilog
"Popular for a reason - service, food and good wine selection.Last Sat night, arrived just after 6 pm, it was packed with diners and drinkers; it..."
Joyce Tam
"Love this place. Great food at reasonable prices and really attentive staff. Can't recommend highly enough. Went with 2 fussy eaters and everyone was..."
Sue McRae
"Went to Ombra with the dark rider last night.Busy and crowded but that didnt stop us being seated after a moderate wait at the bar. The..."
Mhairead Connor
"I went to Ombra for the first time in November to catch up with some girl friends and we just loved the atmosphere and nibbly food so much that we..."
Flora Gotlieb
"I was astounded to read the review re bad service etc. I visited Ombra for the first time last Sat after a great review from a friend. It was..."
Louise
"Great building and atmosphere - buzzing on a Friday night. Friendly and efficient staff. Food was delicious. A wide range of small plates to choose..."
Heather Kirkman
"Took my neice who is a uni student there for a treat and we were not disappointed. The food and service were excellent - the best I have had in..."
Madhu
"AMAAAZING!Friendly helpful service and great atmosphere.The food was great, my favourite the Baccala Crostino and the Saffron..."
Emily
"Superb meal, lots to choose from and share. Petit dishes allowed me to pick several to try and each one was beautifully presented and sensational..."
Mariana Andrews
"luuvved the bustling busy but accommodating hype of Ombra. Kai was superb and fun. Definitely going back and recommending to others. The Italian..."
Ata
"I was surprised by amazing food and very friendly service at Ombra last night. At a Wednesday night we had to wait for a table, while having a drink..."
Lindap
"If you are after something different then this is the place. Small italian tapas. With a large variety of dishes to cater for all..."
Rosemary Young
"Did not disappoint. Best Italian food I have had in Wellington - must try the lamb and rosemary meatballs. Will definitely be going back to try..."
Amelia McMaster
"Do it! Go there! Finally Tapas is a happening thing in Wellington.People are good, Prosecco is good, Peroni is good, have fun enjoy and do..."
David Howard
"The food here is amazing! Small tasty plates, and enough to keep the vegetarians happy. such a nice way to eat, and it often works out really cheap..."
Mary Jane Thomas
"This place cooks seriously delicious food. It is in the style of a venetian bacaro, the food comes in small servings so you order a selection to go..."
Sophie Hunter
"This is a very cool spot to come with friends for relaxed shared dining. All the food we had was yummy, small portions but fine for 3 of us to share..."
Gillian Burrow
"This is such a cool bar. Come here a lot with friends, the kai is reka (tasty) and the wine list is good. Interesting and not the usual selection..."
Kai Luv
"Stopped by for a solo dinner and they were able to seat me at the bar (which I prefer anyway) pretty quickly. Staff was friendly, and the food (a..."
Edgar Liu
"Went here for a Thursday lunch, luckily didn’t seem to need a booking. The service was fantastic. We were very well attended to, water was always..."
Isabella Clague
"Small, gets very busy. Meats very nice. They make a good mojito. Very nice meal. Not too aesthetics inside but good food. Delicious..."
Augustine De la Crouse
"Nice place and food was delicious. Very crowded and was lucky to find a place and didn't have to wait. The duck rissoto is a must try in my..."
Ivan Bien
"Very delicious food and such yummy drinks I love the music they play inside as well it lights up the atmosphere with its vibes if you are in new..."
Black Cherry
"Took my son for his birthday 🎂 love the shared plates vibe, beautiful flavorsome food, happy hour 😋 will definitely go..."
Heidi Kursteiner
"BEST restaurant in Wellington cbd. It is a must visit whenever I am there. The quality of the food is always top tier, cooked to perfection and the..."
Ju W
"Service was on point I'd say despite it being a Good Friday holiday. And of cos, the food was really awesome. We had the Flatbreads, Polenta Chips,..."
Eileen Lui
"Excellent food and very friendly staff. Atmosphere was lovely and relaxed for dinner. We were there for a friends birthday, and the staff even let us..."
Kate Strawbridge
"Food was awesome. Absolutely love the Gnocchi, and Tiramisu. They don't have mocktails in the menu, but you can request the staff to make them and..."
Aulia Perdue (Luoxqi)
Bongusto - Merkato Fresh
92/100 (316 ratings)
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"Wonderful food, outstanding atmosphere, nothing at all is a negative. 5 stars all..."
Luc Van Kradenburg
"Simply done to the highest standards.Popped in here for a quick slice of pizza and a coffee. Just Wow! The pizza was just that good and so was..."
Korosha Naidoo
"This place is MY SPOT for light, healthy, wonderfully flavorful, absolutely heavenly Italiano Cucina. Kilbirnie has Taste Of Greece, Miramar has..."
Dustin Robert Parr
"i only get the chicken foccacia sandwhiches which are the greatest chicken foccacia sandwhiches i've ever eaten. come to bongusto for chicken..."
CharlesXavier
"First time there ....more by accident than design. Three words "Yes ,yes and yes". That's four words. The "and" means " And I will be back". When..."
Matthew Orsman
"It’s all been said already. The food here is amazing. Totally unpretentious just simple and amazingly tasty and I’m going back (probably..."
O39toolemichael
"Visited about a month ago for the first time. This place is a gem. Absolutely fantastic baked goods, coffee, and service. Homemade pasta sauces for..."
The Food Snob
"I got recommended this place by a friend and what a hidden gem The meat ball sandwich is amazing crispy fresh bread a good amount of meat balls..."
Silverduck
"Excellent Italian food, the food is fresh and authentic. Tried the ravioli and pizza which tasted amazing. It's definitely a must try restaurant...."
Rahul Raghunath
"What more can be said? They supply some of the best restaurants around town. We wanted a particular pizza that wasn't on the menu for Friday night..."
Jade M.
"Authentic Italian hidden in the middle of Miramar! The selection of fresh pasta changes daily but is always served with a smile. Try the lasagna on..."
Mel Jones
"The 10th try at an ongoing quest to find a good cup of tea in the capital (rationale and first attempt is in my Astoria review).Having had..."
Duncan Galletly
"I was lucky enough to be invited to a Zomato meet up for a complimentary experience at Bongusto. Having not been to one of these before I..."
Sean P E Fleming
"What a fantastic place! This unassuming shop in Miramar is a hidden treasure. They have passion and a great food philosophy which is evident in what..."
Siobhan
"I first found out about this little treasure as part of Wellington on a Plate foodie walk.  The salmon pizza has to be one of the best pizzas I have..."
Kim
"Roberto Giorgioni, the owner of Bongusto, is a well known Wellingtonian having owned restaurants in the city over the years as well as the..."
Ian Apperley
"Came in last week with my son. The pizza, service and other food we tries were amazing. Friendly staff, glad to have you in the local..."
Ronald Blunt
"This is a hidden gem in Miramar. I can park the dog outside, order a coffee and croissant and relax and read the paper. Today I took home one of..."
Amanda Gray
"Always made welcome . Food & coffee excellent with a bonus of hearing Italian being spoken ! Sally..."
Sally Carman
"Such a good little cafe, best coffee I’ve ever had and staff are always the same (which shows how well they are treated) and are all extremely..."
Ella Gray
"Everything at Bongusto is really good, I have not had a bad experience here ever. I’ve had lunch here a few times now, ordering pasta of the day,..."
Joa
"The only real pasta in town. I've eaten a lot of pasta in New Zealand over the past 20 years, but I truly think it's the best pasta in New..."
Wonmok Choi
"Very nice pizza. Coffee was good too even with a bit of confusion around my order...."
Harry Brendon Potter
"Easily the best cafe in the Eastern suburbs for traditional Roma Pizza and Pasta . Great coffee and amazing Pastries !!! Best staff and the owner is..."
Dave VK
"Location = Miramar central-Very close to Airport 5/5 Parking = On street 5/5 Overall Ambiance = Average 4/5 Quality of Food = Great 5/5 Quality..."
Life In
"Service with a smile, very reasonable prices. Amazing custard tart & coffee - fresh and delicious. Everything else in the cabinet looked yum..."
Grace Griffiths
"Welcoming and friendly stuff with the best pizza you can get in Miramar. The supplí are just too good to be described with..."
Andrea Merlo
"Stunning Pizza, Good Fortune coffee, sweets and Customer service is the..."
tam peters
"Great pizza, amazing pasta thats always changing and beautiful pastries. My favourite is the chicken focaccia sandwich, big serving and great value..."
Michael Tso
The Larder
92/100 (1031 ratings)
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Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Omelette
Croque Madame
Pasta
Goats Cheese Souffle
Salad
Lamb Brains
Meatballs
Chili
Pappardelle with Lamb Meatballs
Octopus
Duck
Split Pea Falafel
Chocolate mousse
Sit down
Café
International
New Zealand
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Mid-range
"We presented at lunch with 7 people and they accommodated us with a smile at a bit of a smaller table because other tables were reserved. The service..."
Kirsten S
"Such a joy to be at The Larder today. The kitchen team excelled - if you haven't been lately- it's worth treating yourself. And if the Confit duck is..."
Kaz H
"Went in search of Wellington's best cheese souffle, and we found it. Most delicious meal I've had out for a while. Accompanying salad was perfectly..."
Holly Robinson
"We were in the area for the Weta tours and popped in to grab a quick bite prior, and it was so good we went back for lunch. I don’t have photos..."
Lily
"Good place to have brunch and the food selection good. But asked for poached eggs that were not so runny but they came out quite runny. Seemed..."
Laurence Chiu
"Outstanding WOAP 23 burger. Tasty blood orange Kombucha too. Thanks Larder..."
Nicholas Cooper
"Great food, the chef is definitely a champion. But we found some things overpriced (especially the sides). Each time I come, I wonder how much I..."
Sophie Black
"Likely one of Wellingtons better seasonal food restaurants for fine dining. Have eaten here on five occassions and each time has been an excellent..."
Graeme Wooller
"Went out of our way to find somewhere great for a special birthday lunch - not disappointed in any way. Worth travelling across Wellington for...."
Charlie Lear
"It's an amazing breakfast place, just within working distance if you are visiting the Weta Cave. The food was delicious with beautiful plating. The..."
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Ortega Fish Shack
92/100 (3039 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
New Zealand
Seafood
Healthy
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Oyster
Risotto
Blue Point Oysters
Pesto
Tuna
Yellowtail Kingfish Ceviche Avocado
Fish
Salmon
Salmon Seviche
Sashimi
Smoked Eel Risotto Horseradish Crème Fraiche
Pork
Superb Fish Dish
Steak
Prawns
Beef
Crepes and Ice Cream
Scampi
Scampi Emulsion
Grilled octopus
Battered Oysters with Tartar Sauce
Eye fillet
Dumplings
NZ Snapper
Bread
Octopus
Pasta
Broccoli Pickled Shiitake Mushroom
Ceviche
Salad
Cocktails Shanghai Sally L La Noix R
Chocolate mousse
Crab
Octopus Salad
Crepes
Scallops
Roast Lamb Rump
Crawfish
Duck
Kingfish carpaccio
Catfish
Sit down
Healthy
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"We recently held a private function in the upstairs dining room at Ortega. The food and service were both excellent. The wait staff were good at..."
Susan Maree
"Absolutely love the food here & I couldn't recommend this place enough. The meals are on point, the duck fat potatoes a must as are their crepes for..."
Amy McNamara
"It isn’t any wonder this little restaurant is in the top five seafood restaurants in Wellington New Zealand. From the moment you walk through the..."
Kathie Edmond
"Always amazing food, amazing service, have been coming here for years and again our dinner last night did not disappoint! Best fine dining in..."
Sarah Jane
"Best seafood restaurant in Wellington. Crayfish ravioli and snapper ragout were delicious! The seafood broth was also amazing. Service was very..."
Brooke Kana
"Another fine meal at our favourite Wellington restaurant! Great food and wonderful service. Our waiter was pleasantly attentive and made excellent..."
Raewyn Bucklow
"Casual and lively venue. Food is lovely , well prepared and presented. Creative wine list, incl range of sherries. Staff were friendly and attentive...."
Mark Swinchatt
"Might just be the best meal I'e had out in years. Food-exquisite. Staff-awesome. Vibe- casual... But... Um.. I can't put my finger on it. Perfect..."
Otis Frizzell
"Outstanding experience. From the minute you walk in. No table available (we had not booked) but there is some seating at the bar. Great to be able to..."
Dennice Kay Scannell
"My first visit to Wellington from Auckland and the first restaurant I tried in this lovely city. Absolutely beautiful food (the salmon was amazing!)..."
Tania Paul
"I'd say its one of the best meals I have ever had. Hands down great service, great food, great drinks, Perfect night out. HIGHLY..."
Troy Stevenson
"Husband and I dined in for Valentines and the service was slick and top-notch! The vibe was homely and entertaining. The food sensational! Seafood..."
Larissa Deana Carlson
"Had a fantastic meal at Ortega last night. There was a slight mix up with the meals meaning one came out 5 mins before the other. We weren't bothered..."
Kelly Fleming
"We had the best time at Ortega on Saturday! Wonderful food and fabulous service, can’t wait to come..."
Melanie Tsakmakis
"Outstanding quality food. The service was friendly and the staff had a detailed knowledge of the wines and food. Super impressed with the wine..."
Tayler Nguyen
"Fantastic food! We really enjoyed every dish! The red snapper with bacon broth! 🤤 and I’ve no idea how they get that octopus so tender. If..."
Richard Griffiths
"Long overdue review of Ortega. This is based on when we visited in January. We are creatures of habit so we came here 2 nights in a row after a..."
Tamami Naito-Badessa
"Absolutely outstanding restaurant. After being turned away from several restaurants due to it being after 9pm Friday night, we tried Ortega. The..."
Kate Cunningham
"Booking in advance is recommend. The best seafood restaurant in Welly. One of the side dish must try is broccoli with freekeh and olive..."
Vincent Ho
"This restaurant was amazing! The service was excellent and the food was up there with the best we have had and we like to eat out a lot :) Highly..."
Sam
"Fantastic seafood restaurant. Extensive wine list and range of other drinks. Snapper and octopus both cooked to perfection. Crepes were probably the..."
Kate Edwards
"A Brasserie without peer in Wellington🤩 Table service from Nicole was faultless. Food presentation perfect. Snapper as a main didn't quite work...."
John Swan
"Ortega was a recommendation from an Auckland chef and we were not disappointed. Firstly, the staff were exemplary, friendly, knowledgeable and..."
Denise Robinson
"An unforgettable evening with Davey and the rest of the team. The seafood has been some of the best I have ever had, the oysters and ceviche were..."
Jordan Wilkes
Mariluca Ristoro
91/100 (926 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Prawns
Liquid Panadol
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Saltimbocca
Beef
Lamb
Bruschette
Appetizer Platter
Pasta Bolognese
Pesto
Eggplant
Arancini
Red Wine by the Glass
Fish
Pasta
Antipasti
Lasagna
Duck
Holy Water
cannoli siciliani
Risotto
Orange Almond Cake
Braised Duck Pasta
Saltimbocca Veal with White Sauce
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"We had a lovely night at MariLuca Ristoro. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. We ordered the gnocchi and half chicken and it was delicious...."
Lee Heang
"I've been here a couple of times and have always remembered this place fondly. Really has a craving for Italian pasta for the whole week and was so..."
Cabnolen Moon
"Lucked in on having lunch at Mari Luca, the staff service was top notch, the food was great though I would recommend some dishes over others. The..."
SChan
"Great carbonara pasta, very filling and rich flavour. The risotto was pretty good too but a bit too watery. Service was amazing, very friendly and..."
Yaroslava Podporina
"This spot has quickly become my favourite restaurant in Wellington, with fantastic service and delicious meals. You step inside and you are..."
Melty Tracks
"Just perfect. Fine dining, great service, comfortable relaxed setting and wonderful food. Every item or group ordered was excellent. Not the..."
Jon Blenkhorn (JonB1576)
"This restaurant was a lucky find, very close to our Hotel. The food is amazing! We will definitely be returning on our next Wellington trip. Very..."
Graham Watson
"Great little Italian place quite hidden but gives you a real Italian vibe. The pasta is same test as in Italy, really worth it even though it's quite..."
Ralf Klis
"Great place for cozy dinner with loved ones. Entree are delicious and awesome. Recommend the seafood. Mains are filling and mildly tasty. You may..."
Charlie Dichoso
"Delicious food and nice service. Will be keen to go back next time I'm up in Wellington. Would recommend booking, as seemed very..."
Kate Fox
La Bella Italia
89/100 (2723 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Pizza
Cafe
European
Deli
Mediterranean
Italian
Mediterranean
Tuscan
Central-Italian
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Calamares
Caramel Slice
Ice Cream
Salmon
Calamari Fritti
Gelato
Arancini
Selection of Cheeses
Crepes
Cakes
Cheesecake
Iced Chocolate
Lamb
Pumpkin Ravioli
Bruschette
Lasagna Bolognese Pasta
Lemon Mousse
Pesto
Margherita V Pizza
Fish
King of Risotto
Ragu
Pork
Pasta
Warm Lemon Pudding
Cassata
Antipasti
Salad
Fettuccine All Uovo Ragu Di Agnello
Lemon cheesecake
Tiramisu
Clams
Luiguine Moderno
Linguine alle vongole
Calamari
Risotto
Flan Do Cioccolato Con Frutti Di Bosco
Roast pork
Mussels
Insalata Caprese
Marinara Bread
Lasagne
Tuna
Capricciosa
Special Pizza Prosciutto Burrata
Cannelloni
Sit down
European
Mediterranean
Central-Italian
Tuscan
Italian
Pizza
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"I had the most perfect pizza, pasta and best flat white of my life here. It was a couple of years ago now though, but the experience motivated me to..."
Callmeinstead
"BEST Italian restaurant in..."
Ferne Griffiths
"Went here for dinner Valentine's eve. Even though they were fully booked they made space for me. Service was great and I was run through the specials..."
I'm Hungry
"This place is..."
YHMO!
"Hands down the best place in Petone for dinner! The restaurant has an Italian marketplace feel to it and has produce for sale as well. We had the..."
Sweecasam
"This place is an Italian gem, I loved it here. We were welcomed by the owner who is so passionate about his food. I told him I have been dying to try..."
Lisa
"This is the best Italian restaurant in the Wellington region. The food is so authentic, just like what I had in Italy. The pizzas are amazing. I love..."
SH
"Great food, great beverages and out of this world desserts along with great service! Don’t miss if you are in and around Petone. Truffles are a..."
The Hungry Glutton
"My son organised a 50th Wedding Anniversary for us. The restaurant was full. There were about 43 of us and I thought how are they going to manage..."
Peter Brown
"This place has been ranked among top 70 Italian restaurants with a Pizzeria in the world by a Michelin chef, can't argue with that, food was..."
James Ong
"I've only had the pizza here because it's so delicious, I can't bring myself to order anything else.  The crust is fantastic and transports me back..."
Lo Barrett
"I have ordered several dishes here. They are all delicious. In particular, I recommend the pumpkin ravioli, the lamb ragu on fettucine, and the..."
Yan Qiuteng
"My first time here today with friends. A nice, convivial atmosphere with lovely food & decor. I want to go back and try several other things on the..."
Julia Mc
"We happened across this bustling restaurant on our way through town.We had special dietary requirements and the service was fantastic. The..."
Megha Dogra
"They're expensive, but for good reason! Italian food doesn't get any better than this! Great choice of Italian drinks too and the place is decorated..."
Angus Maxim
"It was a busy Friday night. Although the place is a huge open space the owners have managed to keep it intimate and warm. Staff were really friendly..."
Christian
"Yum! Great food, atmosphere and friendly staff! Loved our visit here! Definitely recommend it. Great for families, functions or a romantic night..."
Laurie Kapelle
"Ordered entree's, mains, and dessert. Food was wonderful and came out quick. Service was great especially for a busy Saturday night! Atmosphere of..."
Danimurphy23
"I must say it was the best pizza I've ever had!Each bite is full of salmon and smooth cream cheese, nice invention! I didn't like the spaghetti,..."
Holly He
"This place has great energy. I've met the owner a number of times when our family have dined here for lunch. It was an absolutely positive experience..."
The Food Snob
"Wonderful place to enjoy Italian dishes as well as their hospitality. Coffee is good and dishes I tried were very good. My only complain would be no..."
Jimon007
"Have eaten here many times and never disappointed. All the pasta dishes are excellent and the cheesecake from the cabinet is amazing.Lovely..."
Lucy Fitzgerald
"We have heard a lot of good stuff about La Bella Italia, and were excited to try ourselves. We are just average types that enjoy a good meal out in a..."
Ali Stevenson
"We'd been to the cinema at Queensgate. We'd looked up where to go in Petone for dinner afterwards. La Bella Italia looked good and reviews sold..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Amazing! Food was top notch and the service was outstanding! Beautiful wine, lasagna was great, my pop had the risotto, nan had the lamb and you..."
Kayla
"Came with with a bunch of friends.  we ordered the garlic and herbs bread, anti pesto and pizzas to share and it was great.  I have the seafood..."
John Chin
"If I could give this place a 10/5 I really would. I don't think I've had better Italian food! We booked in advance as it was a Saturday, and lucky..."
Jessica Callistus
"The service is superb, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The decor reminds me to a traditional food Market really homey and perfect for families..."
Estph
"Amazing as always. Great Italian cuisine and great service. Best hot chocolate in Wellington (order the Italian one) so good :-) wood fired pizza, a..."
Steven Lee
"Antonio and his team really have brought an authentic Italian experience to Petone! This is the one stop shop for all your needs when it..."
Joshsuxxxx
"25/7/15. It's basically a warehouse with a front office. However over the years huge photos and bric a brac have pretty well covered the concrete..."
Duncan Galletly
"Love to dine here. Very friendly staff, beautiful Italian cuisine and very nice to browse the shelves and deli. Food is very well presented and..."
Smileplease
"I always love coming to La Bella Italia. It is so authentic from the waiting staff, the atmosphere and the delightful food. Amazing wine list and..."
Sarah McTaggart
"Where to begin! La Bella Italia would have to be one of, if not the best Italian Restaurant. Having dined in many restaurants throughout Melbourne..."
Albert Portelli
"First time visiting La Bella Italia on Saturday and trust me I will definitely be back. So delicious. A great menu to choose from. There was..."
Ella Howatson
"Very similar to the Mediterranean Food Warehouse in Lower Hutt - but with better food. Great place to go for average Italian meal at a reasonable..."
Epicurious Nomad
"Marvelous lunch, fresh fish Mediterranean stew, antipasti, pizza, all deliciousVery friendly service and great retail products on offer. I could..."
Ciara
"We head to La Bella Italia, a cafe and grocery store founded by Antonio Cacace. There's a lovely sense of space inside this converted warehouse, with..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"If you are looking for some decent Italian food without breaking the bank? Somewhere where you can take the little ones, in a casual laid back..."
Rosemary Young
"What a fast, efficient and lovely place to have a sociable meal in. My only complaint would be that the portion could have been bigger as all my..."
Muffin Mum
"Eaten dinner here a couple of times.  Pizza good with thin crispy bases, good pasta options and a great variety of desserts...."
Selective
"I had no idea this gem was hidden away from the main drag in Petone but really glad I finally found out. We were part of a large table for a farewell..."
Siobhan
"After the 2:30pm show of La Traviata we decided to indulge in an Italian dinner and we hit the nail on the head. It was awesome, from the mixed..."
Matt Harrison
"Strongly recommended by friends who have been on Tour with the owner, the place is amazing. We have been there for lunch on Sunday, the children were..."
Louise Dustin
"A Sunday lunch with 4 friends. The staff, though busy, boned a beautiful gurnard in front of us, setting fish and sides on our plates skillfully. One..."
James Stevens
"An excellent and very enjoyable experience, authentic Italian. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff very efficient though pretty busy for Easter..."
Lilian Dahm