The best Pork in Wellington | Sluurpy updated in April

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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

Coene's Bar & Eatery

85/100 (3079 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service and the food was great. There were three items that were not available on the menu. Also the bread/toast that was served with the poached..."

Ian De Terte

"5 star food, drink, service and view at this awesome restaurant! It has one of the best views across oriental bag of the city and the decor inside is..."

Sweecasam

"Best waterfront restaurant in Wellington. Live the view from outside sitting area. Don’t remember the name of the fish I had but it was just..."

Diksha Gaur

"I had the baked cauliflower and chicken dish minus the chilli. Great staff, great service and delicious food.Nice setting over looking the..."

Lisa Redgrove

"This place is stunning, loved the location and parking is very convenient. I came to Coene’s to try their Mermaid Latte and Tumeric..."

Sheryl

"Top spot for brunch or dinner in town for the views it has to offer. I have been here for both dinner and brunch and I enjoyed it both times. I love..."

Karen B. Otic

"Beautiful view. Coffee was good - came with a milk bottle lolly - cute. I had the ham eggs benedict - thick ham which was delicious and potato rosti..."

Epicurusfoodie

"My partner & I stumbled upon Coene’s recently while wandering around Oriental Parade & we were very impressed! In an ideal location over looking..."

Anabelle

"Lovely restaurant to dine in. Nice view from outside. We came for brunch and service was very welcoming. Partner ordered Eggs Benedict and I ordered..."

Sharon Harvey

"What a surprise! Just spotted this place driving around the harbour and we were treated to the tastiest share plates and delicious, inventive..."

Megha Dogra

"Used to not like but have really picked up their standard! Beautiful food and great service. The share deals are to die for! Good mix of flavours and..."

Olive Lester

"We celebrated a very special birthday for my mum (80) on Saturday here. The service was excellent all the wait staff were absolutely lovely,..."

Lesley Gerrard

"Great bay view from the restaurant, very attentive and considerate staff members, and generally good food.Tried this place for breakfast, lunch,..."

Inuneko

"For the mood we were in was really awesome, great, fresh food, steak & fish'nchips a treat.staff friendly and knowledgeable. Def recommended..."

Alli

"My family, friends and I recently celebrated my 60th birthday at Coene's. The management and staff were very accommodating with regards to the menu..."

Louise James

"Great coffee. Great service. View over the Harbour is excellent. Their cakes (any cakes) are yummmmm. As an aussie I reckon Wellington does have the..."

Ken Apps

"Came here for lunch and got the Herb and Parmesan crumbed Chicken. It was decent, nothing to hype about. The portion for the dish was not large..."

M

"We had a family function for 21st Birthday here on Saturday night, very happy with this place. Everything was very organised, staff were friendly,..."

Xiong_rose

"Great food best enjoyed sitting on the sunny balcony overlooking the marina. Have only been for brunch but intend to go back for dinner and..."

Aimee Bell

"Really nice place with amazing views and a lovely atmosphere. Very tastefully decorated with the funky entree plates matching the decor. Both the..."

Sally

"Great venue with amazing views and trendy décor. Decided on mains then the waitress asked if we wanted anything to nibble on as there wouold be a..."

Lily_nz80

"Had lunch on a wednesday. The staff were very friendly and helpful.Amazing food. Loved the service . Great amniance and view of the harbor.Will..."

Shane Lambo

"Amazing food and service. How do you make the chips so crunchy?? Tried the jerk chicken burger which was Devine. Will definitely come..."

Sanjeeva Munathanthiri

"Fabulous location!!! Our first visit a long time ago we had to wait a very long time for our food, however it was due to an oven breakdown and we..."

EpiCurious

"A great location that looks out over the marina and city The space is modern and provides little tucked away places for privacy. Service is..."

Ian Apperley

"My food was wonderful, good service! Nice view and decoration, free wifi, good selection of wines and beers and friendly staff... Definitely I'll be..."

Chris Vera

"Nice location and great small potion dishe, we can enjoy lots kind of food.Peas and mint pasta was my favourite.Of course, I never miss..."

Aries

"Absolutely fantastic balcony and view! Food is fairly good, although vegetarian options for my friend a bit limited, and a bit lacking in flavour...."

MissyDoolittle

"Love this cafe!! The best cafe outlook over the harbour! Inside is awesome decor and very comfortable. On a summers day there is a balcony you can..."

AJ

"Loved this yacht club ⛵ Drink choices for the happy hours were very limited. Food was lovely and so was the service and the gorgeous views. Loved..."

Stevie

"The burger special was excellent, the seafood chowder was great and it is a very deceptive dish. It doesn't look like much, but it is very..."

Vassilo Walluschnig

"Had a wonderful dinner here! We ordered fish (one friend and one sautéed with risotto) and both were excellent. We also had some local wine and beer..."

Bridgete Clover

"We went on a wednesday for Lunch. The view, service and food were excellent. I had waffles and added sausages. The iced mocha was good..."

Dan Berry

"Great service. Fairly generous portions. One of the best place to admire the harbour when enjoying a nice wine, or a cocktail, or a beer with some..."

Andrea Merlo

"Lovely restaurant at the waterfront, with hearty meals and fast service. Great for families with kids. Located at the start of Oriental Parade, this..."

Michela Zanata

"Had a fantastic brunch here. Super service and the presentation of the food was beautiful. Will definitely..."

Katrina

"An unexpected walk in gem. Will be a regular every Wellington visit now. Gorgeous food and perfect..."

Gill Gibbs

"The view & atmosphere were great. Our waitress did everything in her power to make us feel so welcomed. I'm visiting here from Texas, and I'd..."

Courtney Brown

"Eggs Montreal with Salmon is great. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Open till 4pm a lot of options . Coffee is great as well. This is a very busy..."

Graeme Cocker

"Delicious food! Worth every cent. I had the calamari and loved it, and also shared a bite of my husband's waffles, which were delicious too. A lovely..."

Melanie Raye

"We were on a Lord of the Rings tour and this is where our guide took us for lunch. I had some excellent fish and chips, my wife had the crispy pork..."

Terry Evans

"Good place to have brunch, lunch or anything else in oriental..."

Miguel TimPalace

"Great food. It was lovely to sit..."

Norman Armstrong

"I was the only person in there for breakfast which is always a worry…….the food was great, coffee was hot and staff were friendly and polite & it..."

Daniel McKell

"We had a lovely lunch, a bonus was sitting at the open windows with a gorgeous view of the sunny marina. I was impressed with the Beef burger with..."

Pamela Ngan

Hippopotamus

85/100 (2068 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Dining

Serves Alcohol

Accepts American Express

"Suburb service, well executed flavors with tea and food. Great view of wellington waterfront and stunning venue. We'll..."

Eloise Roestof

"I have visited Hippopotamus twice during my stay at QT. The first visit was a High Tea celebration for my 40th with my friends and we all enjoyed the..."

Irina Kapeli

"I visited Wellington for my 30th birthday and decided to celebrate in the best way by treating myself to a lovely high tea at the Hippopotamus..."

Annie Mcmanis

"What a treat to be able to challenge your taste sensibilities with such an amount of different flavours and textures. Attentive staff always on hand..."

Sandy Antipas

"I have lived in Wellington for the past 10 years and this have been the best food experience I had in this town. I only believe that it will be..."

Ivan Pohlod

"Went there last night for an Anniversary Dinner with my Partner and was definetly a great experience! Probably the best fine dining that you can find..."

Francesco Cantoni Copetti

"Went there for a drink after dinner, because we stayed in the hotel. Very friendly and competent Barkeeper. Told us about the wine and my whisky...."

Oliver Plank

"I enjoyed my gluten and dairy free tea. I've never liked macarons, but had a delicious chocolate and strawberry one. The decor is sumptuous (photos)..."

Bee Diep

"Wow wow wow... stunning views great wine selection. The meal was just spectacular great flavor Staff on point kind helpful and great..."

Jody Norton

"Great atmosphere, knowledgeable service staff and good quality foods. If you are seeking 2 Hat Restaurant experience, I would strongly recommend..."

Man of Steel

"The food here is excellent and the service is very attentive without being intrusive. This place can get very expensive depend on the cocktails you..."

Fred Adams

"HI Tea hosted by Billie & Chloe with smiles and fantastic customer service. nga..."

Nat Smith

"From flying in at the airport, we were delayed in arriving and our reservation at Hippopotamus was delayed due to our lateness. The restaurant was..."

Taylar W

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

Aroy Thai

84/100 (1724 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"A decent choice for Thai food in Wellington. Located in a pretty busy location along Cuba Street so it's a hard place to miss out on. The interior is..."

Ken Wong

"Great place to eat as can choose how spicy your food is and great range of cold drinks..."

Bibi Honore

"Aroy is a very nice restaurant for a cheap feed and always very nice roti that hits the spot. Very quick service, however prices have increased over..."

Melanie Schlup

"Can't recommend Aroy enough! The food is always outstanding (especially the crispy pork and bok choy), and comes out very fast. It is also very..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Cool Thai restaurant, Pad Thai and Green Curry was lit, very satisfied and full after sharing two dishes with my date 💕 When i asked for 2 bowls -..."

Jinnie

"Very nice food here and the staff are friendly Good portion sizes as wellI really enjoyed the green curry Nice ambience and good..."

Tim 51

"Affordable, delicious food with short wait times. I really enjoy eating out here and highly recommend the BBQ pork. The menu is extensive with..."

Annelies Berends

"Dined here after a recommendation from a fellow foodie! Great atmosphere here, another popular dining spot it seems for Wellington. Ordered..."

Kelly

"I enjoy their pork skewers and prawn spring rolls from the entree menu. Friendly staff and quick service. Prices are pretty reasonable..."

SSS

"Came here on a Saturday with my brother and his partner, who is Thai. The food is really good and you get a good portion especially for the price! I..."

Rochelle Holland

"My family went here for dinner and then lunch because it was so amazing! I love how they have different spice levels to choose from. The green curry..."

Aleisha Lam

"Had a 5 hour stopover at Wellington on my way to Auckland and a couple of friends took me here for lunch. We were so excited of our catch up so we..."

Sime Cajot

"Food is absolutely delicious and filling, staff are friendly and the service is fast, price is very good value for money. One of my most favourite..."

Fruitylikepassion

"Stumbled across aroy as it is situated next to the infamous bucket fountain. The eatery is spacious and well lit. There is no table service, instead..."

Lisa Yang

"Quick friendly service. Good prices, nice surroundings and very nice food. All good. Weve dined here several times and will definitely be..."

Graeme Wylie

"Happened to be here couple of times. Nice ambience, good food, good servings and price worthy!! Would definitely visit again and again for Thai..."

Divyarajudantuluri

"Cheap and cheerful! The place is done up so nicely! When you walk in, it doesn't feel like you are about to pay no more than $15 for a main, but you..."

Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt

"One of my favorite take out thai places! I usually go for the satay chicken but i’ve had a few other dishes and they were all amazing! very..."

Jenna

"Very cheap food and quick service. Good value for money. I would recommend the tofu pad Thai (if you like deep fried tofu). They have recently..."

Kirsty

"Great service!Yummy food!Cheap price!Nothing more to say, it's worth a visit..."

Rown

"We had crispy noodles with chicken, and crispy noodles with pork. Plus roti and satay sauce. All very fresh and yummy, served very quickly by..."

JD

"Moved into the city and have a Thai wife so yep we eat Thai food. Aroy Thai is very good value for money and really tasty food. The menu has..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"Service Rating: ExcellentFood Taste: ExcellentAuthenticity: Very close, but obviously some Thai ingredients, particularly vegetables, are..."

Darren.webster9

"Came in for a quick fix of noodles and the Pad Thai fitted the bill. Service was friendly and the takeaway goodies were in my hands in what seemed..."

Simon Kearsley

"I like Aroy. Haven't been in a while and never to this outlet but I was in the mood for some crispy pork and bok choi. This outlet is a..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Love the food and service. So very tasty food and love the cleanliness of the place. Pastry puffs are delicious. Been here a few times and the food..."

Amanda B

"Me and my friend are traveling in Wellington and we have tried several food. Aroy Thai is the most fast one. I ordered Tom yum soup with rice and..."

Gloria

"Aroy Thai is always the first place that pops to mind when I want cheap takeaways! I can't say it's the best Thai I've ever had, but it's very tasty..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Aroy is one of my favourite takeaway places in Wellington as it's fast and the service is usually pretty good. I've had the pad Thai which was nice,..."

India Shores

"Although I am a frequent visitor to Wellington I had never sampled an Aroy meal. Stumbled across the Cuba Mall venue while exiting a local bar..."

Graham

"Really good cheap Asian eat! Large quantities, had quite a lot left over. I ordered pad thai. Really enjoyed my meal although had a lot of noodles..."

I Love Food

"Great food for what you get charged. Better than some pricey Thai restaurant FYI no mushrooms in Tom yum soup? for those fussy soup eaters..."

Jaistar83

"Ordered beef with thai chilli sauce. Love it! I tasted a bit too sweet towards the end but it is yummy. Platted beautifully! The staff who takes our..."

Apple Chan

"I am a regular at this place! Its cheap, delicious, and a great spot to take a group of friends. They provide efficient service and meals are always..."

Sarita Guppy

"I go there with my friends for lunch/dinner regularly. At aroy food always come out very quick. If you are looking for reasonable priced tasty..."

Jo

"Went on a Saturday evening, even though they were very busy food was came out fast and was very tasty. Customer service was average. Would..."

Jen

"What a Gem this place! We ordered 3 dishes and all were amazing. My beef soup is delicious. I felt I was in my mother land..."

Sita Karawakul

"Love this place; I always seem to come back for dining. Large portion size and friendly staff. The duck noodle soup is my favourite. Love the mango..."

Tara Holstege

"Good meal sizes and tasty. Came out quickly and hot. The girl who served me will was lovely and friendly. The pad Thai was tasty (I've had better,..."

Crystal

"Great cheerful uncomplicated Thai food. It's not 5 star cuisine but it's always tasty and quick. I've been a fan for a few years but haven't been..."

Grant Newdick

"The Pad Thai here is yummy ! Recommend it 👍 Also loved the tom yum noodles. Soup is really flavourfull. Had a nice thai iced milk tea to wash it..."

Ching Wen Jun

"yummy tomyum fried rice for a fair price (around $18-19! came out very quickly as well. ordered a medium and it wasn't very spicy so will go for hot..."

Peony Yang

"Very nice food ! The pork skewers actually tasted like the ones I had in Bangkok ! And the menu offers a nice range of choice. However I got charged..."

Luke & Mariama M & M

"Duck noodle soup was legit! Take the number to your table and be served kind of place. Clean, fast service, very nice..."

Audrey J

"Delicious food, great Iced Tea and they brought the food out super quickly so it’s perfect if you are in a rush. Prices are fine and it‘s in the..."

Anne Victoria

"Love everything about this place! The casual ambiance, that down-to-earth feel of an eatery that makes it feel like “that place next door”. The..."

Aileen Gutierrez

"Delicious and affordable. I had to come back twice during my short stay in Wellington. Good variety of thai food and service was great. I would..."

Ecl Z

"Love their Pad Thai! Beef noodle soup and grilled duck soup are amazing too. It's our regular for weekend..."

Taru Sawhney

"Very nice n cosy environment. Love their Thai food, especially the Thai Milk..."

Sam Chan

"This place was a recommendation so we went in on our first night in Wellington. The food came out superfast, the dishes were tasty (Especially the..."

Toko Ngakiau

"Great menu, fast service, and delicious food! Pictured here are the beef noodle (added egg), and dried noodles with duck. Love the portions, great..."

Raven Garcia

Bethel Woods

84/100 (1418 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"16 taps of beer, wine, cocktails. Great venue with a buzzing atmosphere. Chicken burger was great. Reuben also very good but not of the teir of some..."

Flippynz

"This place is always busy. Cool atmosphere and funky decor - went for lunch and had the vegeful burger which comes with fries- was delicious. The..."

Sei

"Having had been to Killen's BBQ in Houston TX just a couple of months before coming here, unfortunately this place didn't come close to true American..."

James Ong

"A nice and cozy cafe. Partner had the waffles and I decided to get poached eggs on toast with sides. Food was cooked well and poached eggs were..."

Sharon Harvey

"Colourful and quirky place with a nice relaxed atmosphere. We sat right next to the fire place. Had their WOAP burger and fries which was good. The..."

Julia TVM

"Had the awesome pulled smoked chicken with fries cheese and curry sauce here. So good. Definitely be going back to this one, but will avoid the..."

UnCovered Oz

"Cute little shack. Drinks were served on point and the food orders. Omg what to say. Their meat was just legit and so tasty. Fresh quality food with..."

Chuchueats

"What a great place!!! The decor is excellent and the atmosphere is warm and very lively. They play great music as well which contributes to the..."

Andre

"Pub Grub.Standard bub fare and a great selection of beers too go along with it.Emphasis here is on MEAT and lots of it. Also a..."

Philip Reeve

"Excellent from start to finish. Great service from friendly knowledgable staff. We had a selection of the tapas and everything was tasty and fresh...."

DebHead

"Great place! Really nice atmosphere and tasty food. There was live music playing when I went so it was quite loud and hard to have conversation but..."

Tahlee Reynolds

"Escaped the office for a bite to eat at Bethel Woods today . We went at about 1pm so it wasn't overcrowded and loud...this also meant timely service...."

RaeRae

"When the Wine Loft changed to Bethel Woods, I was intrigued to see what they would do. When the renovations were completed I was put off as it looked..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Very nice scrambled eggs on toast, only $5.90! Maybe a little heavy on the seasoning, I like to do my own but otherwise delish. Plus mushrooms on the..."

Abby Allison

"Any place that does low and slow deserves a good mark and Bethal Woods is one of them! Loved there food, I got the pulled pork sandwhich and I am..."

Nick

"Great place to have a good meal with friends.The place is absolutely buzzing on a Friday night. We went for a meal and it's very good..."

JustEatForF#$kSake

"We had a voucher to use and decided to go as a family and take Miss Muffin. She is a big meat eater and loves a good rib, this menu made her happy...."

Muffin Mum

"I'll bite. As an american in Wellington it's pretty hard to find good BBQ, especially when it comes to decent sauces that aren't too sweet and a good..."

Candice Ciesla

"Bethel Woods has a very cool, very fun vibe. We sat on the rooftop where they have booths and heaters which made it very comfortable. The staff are..."

Jess Dunne

"Found this little gem on The Terrace - it's recently opened and on a Tuesday night the atmosphere was buzzing with business people out for a..."

Sarah Marie Reynolds

"They changed whole menu from today! Burgers were amazing!! We got beef and chicken burgers and one of the best burgers ever 😋 Chips were little..."

AnnA

"Its a very cozy place with very good ambience. The whole setup is good with lots of color. The fire is lit at the centre with drums on the top..."

Sreeram Nattath

"Great all round. Have been here a few times for both after work drinks and a breakfast meal, both are awesome. Good range of alcohol which is ideal..."

Hannah Allan

"Tuesday is Trivia Night FYI. Didn't advertise this that we saw. Didn't really enrich the experience. Had cple of dark beers. Milky Stout. They were..."

Deborah Hughes

"We went to BW’s for a work Christmas function and it exceeded all our expectations. The staff were brilliant, they were friendly and attentive. The..."

Brenden Makinson

"Went here with a group from work Thursday afternoon. The place was packed which isnt suprising for a Thursday afternoon. The staff were very busy due..."

Jay Gibb

"Great little bar. Good atmosphere - though I’m sure I was the only non-government worker in the place! There was a bit of muck around at the end..."

Nick Halley

"What can I say but Terrific. Atmosphere was enjoyable and child friendly as we took our 13yr old son in. Yes alcohol is served but we don’t drink..."

Relaxed And Calm

"Great selection of beers on tap, ranging from your typical lager to IPA's, pilsner etc. I was there on a Monday and they were running a special where..."

Luke Mansell

"Great place! If you're a baby boomer you'll love this place. It will bring back memories of your teenage years! The food is fantastic, staff are..."

Mike Carter

"Always good here, great variety of beers on tap. Good pub food right in the heart of the city. Rooftop bar is a..."

Ranui Robertson

"Enjoyed dining with my friends here.We were sitting on bar table in front of kitchen and could see all the good food made in front of..."

viki mishra

"Burgers were pretty amazing. Friendly staff with awesome service... Downsides Macaroni Bites were super bland and lacked flavour... Bethel Woods is..."

Adam Smylie

"Burger was great. The music a tad too..."

alf '

"We had our Christmas lunch here on Friday. It was amazing ... everything was perfect. The platters were delicious and the service was great. The..."

Bron Evans

"Food was so tasty and very good value for money. They were doing a quiz night when we were there which was fun to join in on. Customer service still..."

Thomas Williams

St Johns Bar & Eatery

84/100 (2083 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Asian Kitchen

"Decent cheap eat. Didn't mind their wonton dish, broth was a little on the salty side but OK!Also had the roti chanai, roti was a bit sweet..."

Crumpet King

"Amazing, Fresh, Hearty Comfort Food. Great Service. Relaxed, Friendly, Vibrant Atmosphere. Will Most Definitely Be Back Again. Fantastic!!!..."

Dustin Robert Parr

"Nice food and quick service.The price is decent and big portions compared to other restaurants. They also have BYO service so it would be great..."

Vinh Nguyen

"A good little efficient place with a good selection of dishes. A bit combo of Thai and Vietnamese dishes. Good quality is good for the price and BYO..."

Christian

"What's not to like about this place? It's BYO, theres a large menu, huge serves and small prices. My partner orderes fish cakes. They were overly..."

Sally

"The soups from here are awesome. And this pace is really well priced considering it's right in the city. Huge portions, friendly service. Definitely..."

Mathew Hansen

"Very nice, would 100% recommend the roti chanai. The service is very friendly and it's got a good vibe. I really like the effeminacy and it has some..."

15005

"One of my favourite restaurants - cheap and cheerful with amazing food. Also BYO. My favourites are the pan fried dumplings (best I've ever had) and..."

Jessica

"The food is great here, large selection of menu items and quick serving, very reasonable prices, one menu for lunch/dinner. Favourite option would be..."

Tim Wright

"I was catching up with my old boss for lunch and we wanted to meet somewhere in the middle. She mentioned Asian Kitchen. I'd never been. We sat in...."

Sean P E Fleming

"Our family has dined here for years. A group of us meet up here Wednesday lunch time and you will often find it hard to get a table. Laksa has to..."

Candice Russell

"Quite a cute little place! A group of us were looking for a cheap byo on a Friday night and stumbled upon Asian kitchen by accident. But it was a..."

Robert P.

"My favorite Pad Thai takeaway in Wellington. Good meat ratio, portion size and price. Love the sweet flavor. Always find myself coming back..."

Tahlee Reynolds

"Went here for a byo with a good group of friends a couple of weeks ago and it was good. The corkage is only $3 which is a welcoming change to some of..."

Jordan Morrice

"9 of us went here for byo. I had the Assam vegetables with chicken and loved it. Had lots of flavour! Also was very good price and corkage was only..."

I Love Food

"Have had a few dinner parties here and we have worked our way through maybe 50% of the menu. Nothing bad to say about the food, only good. The..."

Wayne Makarini

"Cheap and cheerful restaurant that doesn't have one set style of food, hence the name. Don't come here expecting amazing food, but for the price..."

Dylan Slaven

"One of the lesser-known Asian restaurants in Wellington. This is probably my favourite cheap-eat place: it has byo, simple but intimate dining space,..."

Wilson Chau

"I have searched high and low for the best laksa in Wellington since 89. Have tried most but I think this one might just take the cake as the best in..."

Wallace Tulloch

"Dear Asian Kitchen, I love you. Thanks for being the best asian in town, i've been round these parts for a good 14 years and tried most, if not all..."

Jane McIntyre

"I almost didn't want to write a review, for fear of this place becoming too popular to get a seat.but, it has to be said- this place is..."

Danielle Croome

"A great menu selection for dine in or takeaway. Quite a small place but manages to easily accommodate quite a few people without it feeling cramped. ..."

Kristina

"this is the best place to go! cheap, fast and amazing food.the green thai curry is my fave but there is options for all.i am a..."

David Reynolds

"Just tried Asian Kitchen for the first time. What can I say; great cosy atmosphere, a range of authentic asian food, friendly service, and all at a..."

Clemens Berndt

"OMG! Fabulous Beef & Black Bean. Highly recommended. Small restaurant but well worth a..."

Alicia

"I go there whenever I am in Wellington city. They have the most delicious food. It's a very small place but the food is to die for. I went there..."

Nicki Reynolds

"Food and service is top notch. Price is normal. Location good. A bit rustic but that has its own charm too. What drew me in with our family was..."

Stephen Carter

"My top choice around the 'golden mile' and Cuba area. The chef might prefer a bit more spicy style, but it's my cup of tea. Reasonable price, good..."

Hao Peng

"We had a table booking at Master Kong tonight. Went there ordered 4 dishes and left around 20 mins. The food there was so horrible and we had to pack..."

Hannah Jojofa

"Cheap and cheerful. Such good value for $. This wee restaurant never fails to deliver. The dishes are of a consistently high quality. The dishes are..."

Glenda Phillips

"Best bbq pork on top of the dishes, great portion sizes and so delicious! We had the Char Kwai Teow and the spicy wontons, both incredible..."

Honour Schuchardt

"Amazing food Great..."

Honghanh Quach

"Awesome place. Has great food and a really good price. Proper, well cooked Asian food. Well worth the..."

Callum J Van de Weyer

"This food was so yum! Fantastic dining experience. Apologies to the Asian Kitchen in Florida (USA) who I accidentally gave a review without going..."

George Grover

"I would love to give this place a 5 star review. The good: centrally located, large menu full of options (and vegetarian friendly... just ask for..."

Saba Jhaveri

"Cafe feel, with excellent food. I enjoyed my Lemongrass Chilli..."

Neil Beckett

"If you are looking for good Asian food, this is the right place to go to. If you don't know what to order, just ask for crispy..."

Richard Wong

"Well this was a lovely wee find. Not a flashy restaurant- just a little quaint place with great food and friendly service. The furnishings aren’t..."

Naomi

"Simple decor but lovely inexpensive tasty food. Good size portions. Great value. Particularly enjoyed the Burmese lamb..."

Cat Tymkin

"Popped in for a quick lunch, menu has a good variety of options. I went for the Sweet and Sour pork with rice, pretty good value for..."

David Venter

"The food was sooo good. And considering the price, this is one of the best value restaurants. Deep fried squid entree, chicken hainanese and beef..."

Alejandro Sim

"We were going to go to Apache for dinner but it was booked out, so we found this place. Initially I was dubious because it was quite empty, but as it..."

Damien Tiede

"Good food , friendly service and affordable price. Will come back for..."

Richard Nguyen

"A place we certainly visit every time in Wellington. Food is authentic, delicious with great prices. Strongly..."

Catherine Zhai

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

Logan Brown

84/100 (3149 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

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

Janet Skilton

"Omg!!!! We went to this restaurant on sat night,had the most amazing degustation 7 course meal!! It was delicious, we were upstairs in the intimate..."

Maree Gadsby

"My husband and I had the five course wine pairing menu last night and food was amazing course after course . Very inventive tastes and imaginative..."

Jeanette Nixon

"Great lunch and great service - love this place - little bit more expensive than the rest but so worth it - always a great experience - thanks..."

Ann Easte

"Had the 3 course with wine matches Saturday just been for our first wedding anniversary. Friendly staff, beautiful place and the food was absolutely..."

Tina Wilson

"We were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary and opted for the 7 course meal with accompanying wines. The service was excellent, each course..."

Nicholas Cox

"Awesome service, great atmosphere and delicious food. They were full and we couldn't get a table, but had the bistro menu and it was fantastic. Can't..."

Steph Funnell

"Where do I start? We went for our 30th wedding anniversary and we had the 7 course degustation. It was absolutely amazing. The whole evening was..."

Liane Mason

"Beautiful Christmas lunch, five courses with wine matching. Excellent service, friendly staff and really tasty food. Well worth the..."

Lesley Whyte

"Christmas lunch. 4 people. The service was very good. The waiters were very attentive. A 5 course lunch, which included dessert. We mixed different..."

MataMan

"Excellent service, really polite and attentive without being pushy. Food was presented really well. Personally not mind blowing food but it was..."

Jesse Love

"went here a few months ago and forgot to write a review 😅 the service was impeccable, the cocktails amazing but unfortunately the food wasn’t..."

Becstasy

"I appreciated their service and how they accommodated us. We all enjoyed a great evening. Great atmosphere with some nice..."

Dave Hanlon

"As always, the meal was a treat - set lunch menu. We tried both the lamb rump and the fish options and both were exquisite. The service was fabulous..."

Lynn Janes

"Enjoyed a set menu before WOW which was very well priced at $45 a head. Had Spinach and ricotta ravioli with beetroot which was superb. Confit duck..."

Megha Dogra

"Oh my! Friday night pre-show bistro menu @$45 each. Decor lovely. Atmosphere friendly. Staff lovely. As for the food, it was divine. Perfect for a..."

Ngaireannhobson

"An amazing place with the most humble staff members.. we had the 5 course meal and me being vegetarian, the chef recommended different dishes for all..."

Jassleen Narula

"I had a rare night out with my wife. We ended up at LB on a Friday night, without a booking. The wait staff were very accommodating. We got shown to..."

Mighty Will

"Ahh yes the established Logan Brown. After being invited to a dinner here we came a little earlier than our booking (half an hour) but no trouble we..."

Vicki Wong

"Logan Brown restaurant is one of the most excellent restaurants I have ever visited. We had a fantastic time dining here on Mother's Day, and my..."

The Food Snob

"I came here with a group of friends for lunch. I had the 3-course bistro menu, I was very pleased with the food. The market fish was crispy on one..."

Jenny

"This place really is an establishment of wellington, always keeping on top of the game with an ever changing and vibrant menu, Yes it may not be be..."

Philip Bateman

"Logan Brown was opened by Steve Logan and Al Brown years ago, and is meant to be one of the best restaurants in NZ. Obviously that made us want to..."

Nina And Kran

"Went here for a 5 course chefs special for graduation. The service was amazing, chatty staff and great service. The highlight was definitely paua..."

Andrea Gregor

"As a kid I loved food and thinking about being a grown up. When I pictured being older and going to fancy restaurants places like Logan Brown were in..."

Muffin Mum

"one word. exquisite. the desserts and the food served was just 5 star. Classy outlet! Though a little on the expensive side of things, i truly feel..."

Vig Sivapragasam

"Great food, amazing service - but the atmosphere is always a little cold - lofty and noisy. The turkey confit is amazing, as is the dark chocolate..."

EpiCurious

"Stunning food and great wine matches. We had the 7 course degustation and the staff, timing of food and wine and not to mention the food were even..."

Penny Claridge

"Visiting Logan Brown had been on my bucket list for a long time and I was lucky enough to go there not once, but twice for my birthday yesterday (how..."

Siobhan

"On a recent weekend visit to Wellington, five of us went to Logan Brown for their early dinner bistro experience. The restaurant is in a lovely old..."

Janine Last

"I've always wanted to visit Logan Brown and have heard good things about it. Arrived into Wellington late for work and decided to try them out. The..."

Biohazard

"Wow. Firstly the architecture. Amazing. It used to be a bank. The kitchens are down stairs in the old vaults. Ask the waitress for a tour. It's..."

Food Lover 101

"I really wanted to love this place but unfortunately a few things let it down. The starters were pretty good, but the squid was a massive letdown and..."

Petra

"Logan brown. Finally. The Wellington institution. What a setup. Classic music. Great service. Devine food. Work lunch. Had fish n scampi risotto and..."

Jay

"It was a well presenting food show. I think 70% of the bill paid for the show and only 30% for the flavour of the food. It might be my fault because..."

Holly He

"great food, great service. a local institution. been here few times now and always good..."

Shane Lambo

"Claudia says..... Divine food and service. Cauliflower cheese and chorizo shooters to die for! Love love love! Gorgeous building and style. Can't..."

Wendy Hewson

"It's easy to see why this place has had a constant spot on the "best of" and "great eats" lists. Completely deserving!From start to finish, it..."

Kklovestoeat

"This is our second visit and first since Logan Browns was sold. I don't think it has lost any of its ambience or food quality and was a very..."

Dan Norton

"At last, my wife & I had a chance to visit Logan Brown. It was a 5:30 early dinner, 3 course bistro menu. Greeted by a cheerful waitress, we were..."

STRADS

"The first thing that you notice upon entering is the setting. The arrangement in the old bank is beautiful and tastefully done. The service is..."

Josh

"Came up from Christchurch for a fundraiser lunch with the Hurricanes. Fantastic food, irreproachable service and an outstanding wine list to top it..."

Nick Wellywood

"Greetings Fellow Nom Seekers! On a posh nosh quest, I hit up Logan Brown with a colleague. This restaurant is one of Wellington's finest institution..."

Thequestfornoms

"The delicate crafting of the dishes and careful pairing of the elements, plus consistency, makes the dining experience an excellent one. I really..."

Shaun

"The salt water fish tank runs the length of the bar at Logan Brown, winner of NZ Restaurant of the Year at the Cuisine Magazine Awards 2009. It's the..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Choice of entrée comes in two forms and I can't go past the smoked fish cake with prawn beignet. The fish cake component is very smokey in flavour..."

Heneedsfood

"We had the early 3 course dinner and it was superb. The deserts were excellent especially the baked custard with a berry coulis. Lovely bottle of..."

Margaret Jack

"Went there for dinner (5 of us). Great service. I ordered paua ravioli, lamb rack and lemon pie. Food was lovely. However, the table was quite small..."

Apple Chan

"Logan Brown is delicious and the service impeccable. Taking friends here is an absolute treat and everyone always has smashing reviews afterwards!..."

BKL

"Went here with work for Christmas lunch, beautiful food and excellent service. Could taste all flavours in each dish and everything was presented..."

Alaina

"Ok, first up you come to Logan Brown for that amazing fine dining experience, and the price reflects that!We came for the degustation menu..."

Craigy Lee

"Amazing venue, food and service! My partner and I did the three course dinner with half serves of matching wines and had the most amazing meal. My..."

Marie Banks

"Great intimate dining, amazing food although it is expensive its worth paying the extra.Waiters had a good understanding of the menu and went..."

Jason McAlcott

"Outstanding service, delicious food, exciting menu, gorgeous environment, faultless! Can't wait to go again. Fantastic wine matches, and excellent..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"This was the second time I have been to Logan Brown. Once again I was thoroughly satisfied. The food was exquisite and the waiter and waitress who..."

Joti Lea

"There is no question the food here is pricey but good........but.......I have been on three different occasions and the waiter has dropped food or..."

Kristin Maria Gunn

"My sister and I went to Logan Brown while she was visiting Wellington. We both enjoyed the experience. Both the service and food were outstanding. We..."

Gina

"It gives me no pleasure expressing a few negative comments about this iconic five-star restaurant. I hasten to add that the food was absolutely..."

David

"Amazing, we can't wait to go back. Logan Brown totally deserves its reputation as a top restaurant. The service and food was perfect (best oysters..."

Tracey

"We ate here last night, there was 5 in the party. We had the degustation meal with wine matches. The wines were amazing and matched the meal..."

Dani Bann

"I think the best way to describe it is: an experience. We went there with my partner for our anniversary and it was absolutely amazing. The staff was..."

Gabriela ROQUE LOPEZ

"We really enjoyed our meal at Logan Brown in Wellington recently. All the food was well presented tasted absolutelywonderful. The Feijoa..."

Pat And Bruce Abbott

"My husband and I have dined at this restaurant a couple of times. Both times we received excellent, friendly service and not too over the top. Our..."

Lorene Taiaroa

"If you are looking for an amazing and exquisite dining experience go to Logan Brown! Amaaaazing food and presentation,perfect wine list and wonderful..."

Kat

"Fantastic.Took my partner for her birthday on Monday night. Made the booking via their website. Was rung on Sunday to confirm the booking...."

Kevin Breedveld

"This was the fourth time I've been to Logan Brown over it's lifetime, and I can say that it's better than ever.We went on a Saturday night,..."

Frank

"Logan Brown deserves its good reputation. We enjoyed a fantastic 5 course meal, every stage faultless, wait staff were fantastic and on Que at every..."

James Pettengill

"Absolutely have loved it every time I have been. Been 3 times.Excellent service! Extensive drinks list. Tasty tasty tasty food. Have sat..."

Casey

"Logan Brownas reviewed by Ask The Locals 6th August '11If you have never been to Logan Brown, we can highly recommend it. Of..."

AskTheLocals

"Wow. What a fantastic dining experience. Great food. We went there for a wedding anniversary, and got to sit in the upstairs alcove. The staff..."

Sean

"It's not exactly somewhere I'd go every day but what a special treat when you do! I was taken to Logan Brown recently and given a tip to have the..."

AJ Barty

"Fantastic place to lunch and dine. I was there this past Monday. Its formal yet the nice and warm atmosphere in the middle of the buzzy Wellington,..."

Giapo Grazioli

"Excellent food and service was amazing - expensive but worth it. It was a set menu on a Saturday. I had and enjoyed all dishes that I would not have..."

Scotty D

"Lovely food, special atmosphere, good service - attentive but not intrusive. Even the fries tasted amaaazing (seasoned with truffle!). This place..."

M

"We expected this establishment to deliver a five star evening... and it did.Fabulous buzz and ambience, clearly a firm favourite of lucky..."

Wolfie W

"Indeed a very good restaurant at a convenient inner city location. Food is always good, service generally as well. It can get very busy there... Good..."

Andre

"My third dinning experience over the last couple of years, the seating position has changed, but the expectional food & wine has always left me..."

Anita Calcinai

"Sitting in Logan Brown you could be enjoying a fabulous time almost anywhere on the planet, its that good. Food, service, wine list and ambiance are..."

Mark Gregory

"Simply superb food that will get your taste-buds dancing. The service is awesome and a great menu with nice sized meals. A real experience in..."

Anita Maitland

"wonderful, lived up to its fabulous reputation!! Amazing food, amazing service every bite was..."

Gayleen Smith

"An incredibly delicious meal in a superb setting. The service is excellent - can't ask for much..."

Caffeinated Weka

"So, I wanted to write this review closer to another public holiday, because for sure people will start looking at reviews. If you're in Wellington..."

Charlene F

"Thanks for the fantastic evening! The service provided by David K was outstanding, he was absolutely lovely and even told us about the history of the..."

Jarryd Beadle

"This was an incredible dinner, both in the sense of food and service. They made one small mistake and went completely out of their way to fix it in..."

Aglaya Batchvarova

"This was my first time experiencing Logan Brown and wow what an experience it was. The food was delicious, the service impeccable and the building..."

Jo Jones

"The $75 three course menu was excellent value for money for gourmet-Master-Chef-quality food. I had the red onion tart, then pork belly main and..."

Haydi Foster

"We had a brilliant evening here. All of our food was great, we particularly loved the tandoori spiced cauliflower and the panna cotta, they were..."

Chris Lamb

"Went for a Valentine's Day dinner, the food was absolutely amazing, just WOW!!! The service was great too, nice and attentive people. Will definitely..."

Sílvia Cristina André Mabote

"Very good and affordable 3 course meal with exceptional service throughout from senior to more junior staff. Great experience at the dining table...."

Luxreus

"We dined at Logan Brown for my husband's birthday. It was the right choice for us because he wanted something intimate and cozy. Logan Brown changes..."

Juwairiyah Nawaz

"Best start with the paua ravioli. 💯 Recommend for $12, make sure you keep some of the bread to mop up the sauce afterwards. Our service was slow..."

Damian

"Love this restaurant. The quality and presentation of the food is amazing as is the service. Lovely ambience with well spaced tables. Great selection..."

Deb

"Had a set course meal at Logan Brown before heading out to the orchestra. The atmosphere was elegant but not stuffy. The food was delicious, bringing..."

Chenoa Valerie

"The bistro menu is good value for money - $45 for three courses and freshly baked bread. The ambience is strange upstairs - it's quite a tight space...."

Lisa T

"Great food and wine selection, great service and atmosphere. The paūa ravioli were delicious as well as the beef with tasty truffle fries and yummy..."

Tehaunui

"Very impressed. High quality flavour some food which was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Service was great. This was a fantastic food..."

Olivia Thomas

"We ordered the seven course Saturday night degustation menu. We found that some of the dishes just didn't come together the way they were intended...."

P.J. Frayne

"A classic in Wellington. Not the most modern decor but you know you are here for a fine dining experience the moment you walk in. The high ceiling,..."

Jerry Wong

"Logan Brown is definitely one of the best restaurants I ever dined at. I had a gift card for the 5 course dinner for 2 for my birthday. Unfortunately..."

MaynightMemory

Good Morning Vietnam Wellington

"Great food and service. Highly recommend! We tried a few things from the menu and loved them all. Very impressed by the fresh flavours that reminded..."

Alba Fructuoso

"Popped in for lunch today for the first time, had the broken rice w/ pork - it was delicious - portion size great - not too big and came out super..."

Nicola Cornish

"Been to this new place twice so far. Food was great and really authentic!! Ordered the pho raw beef and spring rolls, so so tasty. Service was also..."

Eric Regnier

"Thanks to the team at Good Morning Viet Nam! Fantastic lunch. Keen and considerate attention to my partner’s very particular dietary needs...."

Steve Osborne

"Such a wonderful hospitality . The food was delicious. Particularly the Fresh noodles with Sautéed Beef. Been searching high for Vietnamese good in..."

Nam Trương

"Good Vietnamese cuisine and good service. Highly..."

Nguyen Tony

"use a Groupon deal at the restaurant. The noodles were fairly good with tasty stock but the Pho could have used some mint and perhaps some spicier..."

Barry Chu

"Love it! Very nice a friendly. Delicious food and amazing customer service.... able to special making a mocha with ice that not on the menu for me...."

Pat T.

"Recently openened place ! Nice food from Northern Vietnam. Fried spring rolls were very tasty and full, pho was as good as possible and "Obama combo"..."

Marie-Caroline Ploton

"Excellent place to have a good meal. Loved the Dumplings, Spring rolls, Pan cake, Beef stew. All absolutely..."

Mike Lee

"The best vietnamese restaurant I have ever eat. Beatifully dishes and good service quality. The soup of Phở is fantastic. I'll come..."

Thang Nguyen

"Amazing food and great service, wonderful environment. We shall definitely be returning..."

Wayne Churcher

"Lovely fresh food and great service. Nice ambience..."

Helana Taylor

"Very nice, would go again to try more of the..."

Darren Giles

"Delicious food came out quickly great..."

Christine Hope

"Very nice food and good service..."

Chuyen Nguyen

"Good food and friendly..."

Catherine Kittelberger

"Great food and great..."

Jeffry Craanen

"Nice yummy Vietnamese food!!..."

Phillip Yee

"Awesome..."

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The Hop Garden

Wheelchair Accessible

"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...."

Richard Taylor

The Tasting Room

84/100 (2125 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Recently visited here for a quiet hen party dinner.I had the market fish which was delish. And for dessert I had Eton Mess which was also..."

Sally Ann Smith

"Had dinner here on a Friday evening. The restaurant was really busy but they managed to find us a table. There were 6 of us and we ordered the..."

Wellington Foodie

"Literally had the best creme brûlée here! It was the right amount of creaminess and just simply delicious! I have been back here many times just..."

Grace Mascarenhas

"Great tasty food. Had pork belly and lamb rack with hand cut chips and aioli. Will be back to try their beef Wellington which looked amazing..."

Lily_nz80

"My boyfriend took me here for dinner last week and after looking at the menu prior to going, I didn’t have high hopes as there wasn’t many..."

Hannah Baynes

"Great food for reasonable prices! Very relaxing and warm atmosphere, Waiter was very friendly! I’ve been there another two times and I would..."

Jenna

"Nice lively atmosphere & great service but food wasn't that impressive...The beef wellington was a bit tough & lacked flavour & the choc mousse was..."

Stacey Heyes

"Have been here a couple of times. One on a date night where we had two for one beef wellingtons. Not the best ive ever had but still tasty. Another..."

Vicki Wong

"Cute place located right in the heart of wellington city. Had amazing items on the menu. Not much choice for a vegetarian unfortunately. Had some..."

Katis_32

"Have been here twice. Got the fish and chips the first time and it was cooked amazingly. The second time I got a side salad and fries. The salads..."

Sarah Alberino

"THE TASTING ROOM IS NOW MY WATERING HOLE OF CHOICE! Chillaxing in the CBD has never been so easy. With a faux grass lawn and the option of..."

Crumpet King

"Great location for after work drinks on sunny evening. We decided to share a few small plates. We got chips, garlic bread, prawns and croquettes..."

Jenjaroo

"The Wellington dish is a must for any diner in this city. A little pricey but absolutely worth the cost and the wait. The staff were..."

Rhodri Williams

"A very nice meal. Having been about 15 times over the past couple years i finds its a good go to place if unsure of anywhere else. It still holds..."

Giuseppe

"Out for dinner on Thursday night, got seated straight away and started ordering soon after. Drinks and entrees were quickly on their way, the squid..."

Simon Kearsley

"The place is nice and wonderful to have an under floor see through cellar. We ordered Beef Wellington and another sirloin plate and both are tasty...."

Pink Pie

"Holy smoke batman, this place is fantastic. Great service and $10 Monteith's jugs at happy "hours". The beloved and I called into this..."

Redbull

"I had been lured to the Tasting Room by its menu, primarily by the allure of an ostrich carpaccio, something I had never tasted before. Cooked emu -..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"One of my favourite pubs, serving up delicious food and one of their standouts is their famous Beef Welllington. Every time we come here I am..."

Rosemary Young

"The Tasting Room lives up to its name. For brunch had the corn beef smash with fried eggs. At $15 it was an absolute bargain for a dish that was..."

Wilson Chau

"We tried the Tasting Room for Sunday Brunch. It was somewhere we'd been meaning to try for a while.The menu was a mix of standard and not..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Our table of four began with the platter for our entree. The platter was huge and very tasty, and we really didn't need any mains after this! We were..."

Sally

"Even the rugby going in the background, and the obvious delight of the crowd in response to the streaker could not take away from a fantastic meal at..."

Deb Kissick

"Awesum beef Wellington , loved it cooked perfect will definitely be going back again. Awesome waitresses always checking on you , great ambience and..."

Thomas Campbell

"Excellent service! The waitress would always go to our table to check if everything was alright. We had three cheese fondue for starter and Beef..."

Clara Cantal

"My husband and I are here in New Zealand for a holiday. We have been to a few places already in our short time in Wellington thus far.I have..."

Audry O'Brien

"Came here on a Sunday lunch, very friendly and helpful staff. Food was excellent. Sliders and cider great deal! Great casual..."

Courtney H

"I came here with my partner last night - We both had the Beef Wellington and it was really delicious. The sauce was awesome and the onion..."

David Watson

"I had an amazing experience there last night which showed what customer service is all about. There was a large number of people there and our order..."

Steve D

"Have been to this restaurant twice now. The first time early 2012 and waited for the waiters to come serve us. We watch another table get seated..."

Stevan Goodchild

"My husband and I recently tried The Tasting Room out as we had heard great things about the food. We both had the beef wellington and it was very..."

Nat M

"My sister and I dined here on Saturday night at Easter weekend. We arrived just after 6pm and were seated in the bar area (on quite high seats, but..."

Sarah Bevin

"It is one of my favourite places to dine in Wellington. On this occasion, in August, we started with a tasting plate of braised pork belly, then had..."

Sarah

"I visited recently with an Entertainment Book voucher - the meal was therefore quite cheap and i'm pleased to say delicious! I will return and..."

Christo

"We both had Beef Wellington which was yummy. The wine list is pretty good. We went on a week night and sat on the left hand side which was quieter..."

Kristina

"this was my first time in the tasting room I ordered the beef wellington which was Divine my partner got the wagoo burger he absolutely loved it and..."

Crystal

"I've dined at the Tasting Room 4-5 times for dinner and it's been unfailingly good.If you're a beef eater you can't go wrong with the Beef..."

Kara I

"We booked the private dining area for a group to kick off my hens party. I ordered the Duck Confit & it was divine. Everyone enjoyed their..."

LWard

"First time trying out beef wellington. The beef was tender and juicy, though the pastry was a bit wet and soft. Fish and chips was average . Great..."

Bella Law

"We went around lunch time in August when they were doing their 'Visa Wellington on a Plate' special. It wasn't packed at all, and the server was very..."

Jessica B.

"Friendly staff, tasteful food. We had beef Wellington, squid salad and fish and chips. Beer was great..."

Mian S

"Went last night to celebrate our engagement, staff couldn't have been nicer. Food was brillant and atmosphere was amazing. Thank you for making our..."

Jade Towler

"You have to get the beef Wellington! It was very tender, cooked to medium rare and flavorful. Have a beer while waiting for the meal to cook. The..."

Wendy Kelly Budd

"Such a lovely place to grab lunch and a beer or cocktail. Food was fresh and full of flavor, I had the salad with beef and my husband had the..."

ngareta nihoniho

"It's a great place for friends or colleagues to meet and talk. They serve really good drinks and also have a good amount of burgers, starters,..."

Sreeram Nattath

"The ambiance was cool. I was able to pre-order our food and hence saved time. I ordered chicken salsa and enjoyed it. Also, I heard from other..."

Sri Vidya Mamidisetty

"Amazing place! We had absolutely delicious sirloin steak and braised lamb shank. Highly recommend choosing Pinot jus with the steak. And also this..."

Kristina Mikhailova

"One of my favourite places for a quiet drink. The wine and beer list is absolutely extensive and there is something for everyone. All the staff I..."

Hannah Allan

"When I saw they served beef Wellington I knew I had to try it, we're in Wellington after all. It was on point but did fall apart very easily,..."

Julien van der waal

"Cozy place. I recommend the Beef Wellington Burger and the sharing platter. We went there for dinner on a public holiday. There was no holiday..."

Ray Botardo

"Tried Beef Wellington for the first time! Delicious!! Also had loaded fries and it's good as well. Just the gravy in both dishes made us feel a bit..."

Yuan Z

"Great selection of beers and good service, and a great food menu, great location. It is a bit pricy though and burger and a beer is likely to run you..."

Johnathon Preston

"Had a great meal here. Steak to order with side salad and a cocktail as the seltzer had sold out. No room for dessert. Eating inside or outside...."

John Russell

"delicious food. ordered beef wellington and brownie ala..."

Enrico P

"Great food and delicious saison. Also good..."

Paris Lee

Karaka Cafe & Summer Bar

84/100 (1547 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Nice location at the waterfront of Wellington. Atmosphere and decor was really nice and staff were friendly. Good food with big portions...."

Michael Chen

"Great experience with friendly and helpful staff. Good portion sizes and fantastic taste. Loved the overall vibe of the place too!(Ordered..."

Kalin Soden

"Loved the ambience and being on the waterfront made it special We had the steak sandwich, the seafood sandwich which was whitebait and the Ika..."

Tim 51

"The hangi here was the best I’ve ever tasted! Service was fast and awesome and coffee was good too. Would definitely recommend this place to Family..."

Shalom Ngaro

"Great food, reasonably priced. Perfect location. Can get a bit noisy at night. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner here. We love the fish basket...."

Oliver Dambeck

"Great location overlooking the Wellington lagoon. Great service and menu providing a truly authentic kiwi experience. A gem in the heart of..."

Ezra Fermanis

"Must visit cafe cuisine in Wellington. I just loved their style of serving really tasty food. Best place to make your dining experience..."

Steve Smith

"I would recommend this place for Cafe in Wellington. Their staffs are very friendly and attentive. I love their buffet menu...for Restaurant and..."

Steve Teile

"Had a really nice breakfast and coffee, the food took a while but it was worth the wait. A very nice outdoor seating, especially great on a nice..."

Josh Evans

"Brilliant location with a relaxed vibe. We ordered cabinet food because we had a hungry toddler who couldnt wait but it took ages and our friend's..."

Eating My Way Around

"Lovely location for brunch/lunch on a beautiful sunny day. Food wasn't really mind-blowing but still good and enjoyable. Service was pretty good..."

M

"Been here for a drink a few times but never for food. However had lunch there today. I had the Paua Fritter which was amazing, the rest our group had..."

Steph Michie

"This place is really well located by the water where you can see life going by. Waiters tend to be nice as well, on a sunny day you better get in..."

Ines

"Was Welcomed by friendly staff as soon as we walked through the door, Was full so had not much choice where to sit but that was okay. The food was..."

Hay Shack

"Great food and service. First time there and we will be back also a fantastic location. Reasonable price food. We had wedges, chicken quesadilla,..."

Ian De Terte

"First Impression : Impressive view, seating, cabinet variety We ordered the chicken salad burger (really nice), the steak sandwich (did not like..."

Jayita

"Stumbled on this cafe some months ago, and been back twice since. Nice place for a quick bite and for chilling with your friends or family. Lamb..."

Shiny H Appy

"Always come here for happy hour if you're after wine because they give out a seriously good deal. 225mL for $15 is always a winner and sitting in the..."

Vicki Wong

"Locals say ya can't beat Wellington on a good day and today was perfect weather for a bite to eat out and about near the water.Haven't been..."

RaeRae

"Wellington's Summer had lasted all of two days and it was back to severe rain. I was at work so wanted to go somewhere close for lunch. The BP..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Well flavoured prawn skewers on a great salad, and interesting menu choices. The cabinet food is also varied and fresh. Unfortunately it took a long..."

EpiCurious

"After visiting Te Papa we decided to stop for a drink and a snack. Karaka is on the waterfront and the grass slope outside lend a good place for bean..."

Peter W

"Had an amazing time in karaka cafe especially with the view and the atmosphere of the place however i am very disappointed by the food , i ordered..."

Caroline

"20th July, we came for lunch for the first time at Karaka Cafe. Coffee was good. I had the Hangi pork belly, and my wife had the fish of the day. The..."

Brian Tran

"Excellent brunch. Awesome Eggs Benedict. So nice not on bread when u r gluten restricted. Awesome place all round. Service good. Really central too...."

Matthew

"These guys know what they are doing when it comes to service and yummy kai. Loved the view on a nice sunny day too. Absolutely a fave cafe of mine..."

Virginia Phoenix Pace

"Wonderful location and very good food. We chose to go for the large hangi bowl. It easily fed the five of us and was the most flavourful hangi I have..."

Cheyneismyhero

"Group of 6 had lunch here last weekend. Great spot and a lovely ambience. Friendly staff - although we got a second wait person later on after our..."

Tania W

"My family and I recently had breakfast at Karaka and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The location and view was lovely, the service in general was..."

Paula Berg

"Fantastic service, especially great with kids, like really really great - cornflakes and colouring while the adults have eggs on delicious hangi hash..."

Hannah Clarke

"I visited for lunch recently with a group of 6. Most of us had cabinet food which was all brought to the table quickly & was delicious. Outlook..."

Barbara Topp

"Apart from the great location and beautiful scenery I MUST comment on the outstanding service I received at Karaka Cafe. I went in for lunch and..."

Genn

"I have visited the cafe a number of times with work colleagues and have enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. This cafe has an upmarket..."

Madnil

"What a beautiful, stunning place. I am a kiwi at heart I live in Australia. Last week I was on a cruise with my wife we are Newlyweds and I wanted to..."

Zebastian Warren

"Despite what other reviewers have written, I love the Karaka Cafe and return there once or twice a week. The coffee is good, I have had no complaints..."

Duncan Steel

"Delicious food and beautiful setting, ended up staying alot longer then we thought we would! Drinks, entrees, mains and desserts were all fab. Super..."

Katy

"We love eating here & often meet friends here for meals & drinks as they offer something a little bit different to other cafe in Wellington...."

Lisa Turia

"Wow what a beautiful place and what a busy cafe. Service great and friendly, food delicious. We had to order at the counter, which is common in..."

Lee Leigh

"I went to Karaka Cafe yesterday with a friend from out of town and we were only planning to stay for a drink and then head off to explore other parts..."

Amy Zhang

"Had the yummiest breakfast just after 8am this morning. Casual and of course greeted with Kia Ora! Smart staff. No fuss. But efficient. Greatest..."

Mere Pohatu

"OMG... tha caramel slice is to die for! I honestly loved it so much had them courier some more up to Auckland as couldn't do without..."

Bernadette Mark

"Loved the overall experience of this cafe. Will definitely be..."

Susan Bligh

"I first came to Karaka Cafe when they opened in 2011..I was not over the moon with my first experience although I came back recently as I wanted to..."

Arihia

"I had a delightful time at Karaka Cafe and my friends who live in NZ highly recommended it. As a person with a vision impairment, I and my friends..."

Elise Lonsdale

"It is so cool to find a café with an emphasis on Maori culture and language – Maori Television playing silently on a TV on the wall, Katchafire on..."

The Guppy

"It was a cold day in Wellington, but the atmosphere at Karaka was warm and welcoming! It was the first time the 4 of us (girls catchup) had..."

Isabel

"This was an amazing cafe the cabinet food look amazing and tasted great i really enjoyed it will be back!!..."

Ben Hobs

"This Cafe should become a must try for any true Kiwi or tourist wanting a Traditional (Exquisite) New Zealand meal.Karaka Cafe combines..."

Kat Falepau

"This place is nice and friendly and gets the last of the afternoon sun. We went late on a Saturday afternoon. We just had some cake and a hot..."

Reviewer007

"Fantastic place! Went there for brunch. Food was great, location was too, loved the Te Reo touch on the menu. Love that they have a variation of eggs..."

Tania Lynch

"Had lunch with a friend at Karaka on Tuesday. It's great. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Staff extra friendly and great service...."

Amanda Morrison

"Awesome place, went for an evening meal on a Wednesday. I had the salmon and OMG it was beautiful. I was with a group and we all found our meals were..."

Nikki

"Was here on 7th Oct 2023 as part of the Weta Workshop tour package that included lunch here at the Karaka. Brilliant staff and could not fault them..."

Gerard McCall

"My wife and I had brunch here this morning. We ordered the Breakfast Burger and the French Toast. The staff were very attentive and professional, and..."

Ben Myatt

"Great kai and lovely service, was dining earlier in the day so not too busy but can imagine this place would get crazy! Excellent service, great..."

Emma Riddell

"Great location on the waterfront. You can sit outside and see the lagoon or inside where it's cosy. The staff were lovely and good delicious. The hot..."

T Trifonoff

"Great service nice food and big portions for the value lovely staff definitely go have a try recommend iced chocolate and hangi the iced chocolate..."

JGT Asrai

"First hangi I ate so I can't compare but it was really amazing, and I took the sparkling water with Manuka honey which was really good as well. If I..."

Elyse Roussey

"We were out and about at the waterfront, and came across a small door with the telltale signs of a cafe, it turned out to be the rear entrance to..."

Aaron Bublitz

"what a great way to start our day for our whanau. Once our brains caught up with our eyes from all the visuals surrounding the cafe, our pukus were..."

#girlonthecob New zealand

"Great menu, delicious breakfast and traditional meals. A good place to work or relax in front of the..."

Andrés Rubinstein

"Delish food and beautiful atmostsphere! Will def return for the other items on the menu!..."

Darcel Taylor

Pho Viet Street Food - Newtown

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went to the Dixon Street branch. Everything was so tasty and delicious. One of the best Grilled chicken with rice I've ever..."

Adrianna

"Best pho I've found in Wellington so far. The broth is very rich you can see the giant pot of it simmering in the kitchen and the portion is very..."

Hoa Do

"Love this place! Good portion size for a good price and quality food. We ordered a Pho Thai soup noodle , and popcorn chicken.The noodles..."

Rosie Ngoc Nguyen

"Had this for the first time from uber eats. Good portion. Taste good. Will try different food with this resto next time. Recommended...."

@C

"Excellent food for the price. The pho soup is unbelievably awesome. Tastes like there might some duck stock in it. Highly recommend this place if you..."

James Ong

"GIANT PHO SERVINGS! Just love this place for their pho and their very generous serving size. Taste isn't compromised at all and they have all the..."

Joseph Drodroveivali

"Always a great place to be when you craving for some quality food and Vietnamese coffee. Easy on pocket and great in..."

Parag Walavalkar

"Nice ambiance, very friendly hosts, delicious foods. They also serve Vietnamese Coffee. For those who love strong coffee, you should try this one...."

Leonyta P. Sani

"Great pho, love it…. Will try their coffee next time. I will be coming here more..."

Fiona Hsieh

"Wow, a genuine 5 star experience that can not be faulted. Made to feel like I belong here, and having ordered a takeaway for my wife (currently over..."

Vince Kilpatrick

"Nice place and yummy food. For lunch, we've ordered COM grilled chicken, and Pho GA (chicken). The COM's sunny side up egg was well done and I'm not..."

Sam Pineda

"Quirky dining area. Friendly and efficient staff. Big portions at good prices. I had the Shaking beef which was a special...."

Wendy Hardwick

"I love the pork summer rolls and the dipping sauce. Such a fresh healthy treat for lunch. The rest of the food apart from the Pho is pretty average...."

Hannah Ward

"Hello Wellington New Zealand! After a disappointing flight on Air Nz from Auckland to Wellington, we had to refocus our energy on what we came here..."

Pat Sea

"Delicious Vietnamese food excellent service and lovely atmosphere. Every time I walk past this place the food smells amazing and it makes me want to..."

V

"Broth is good, portion is big to share with not so hungry of 2. Free chillies sauces to add on table for more spicy taste...."

Clament Wong

"Love this place. Always a fave to visit and reasonable prices with grey portion sizes and delicious to boot. Staff always very friendly and helpful...."

Timothy Young

"Great wee place! Friendly service, yummy vietnamese food, always very quick too! Good veggie/vegan option too for those on plant based..."

Lina Pham

"Friendly staff and food is very tasty. It's a very popular..."

Lingchun Liu

"Nice Vietnamese food. The pho tai (beef broth noodle) is my favorite as the broth is so amazing and tasty. The vegetarian noodle (pho chay) is also..."

Winnie Felicia Gunawan

"Fresh flavours, overpowering mint flavour in the summer rolls but the dipping sauce paired well to overcome that. The pork belly was succulent and..."

Michelle Tso

"Food was great. Busy little place, lots of takeout. We dined in. The PORK was devine, on rice with salad and side dish of soup/broth. So, only 2..."

J B

"Fantastic restaurant, tasty & incredibly delicious food and the loveliest staff. Restaurant is very popular so recommend booking, and Highly..."

Shonz MI

"Really Satisfied with the food. Pleasantly surprised by how good the Vietnamese egg coffee is! Just what we needed on a cold..."

don168

"Food was nice and light. Not too saucy and..."

Stephen Tan

Lulu

"We dined at Lulu as part of a voucher promotion, we were not disappointed.Lulu specialises in share plates, both small & large.The two of..."

Ruth Whittle

"Booked online for my son's 21st dinner celebration, found the staff very helpful and friendly on the phone. On our arrival staff were very welcoming..."

Miri Sepulona Malaitai

"Came here for my wife’s birthday I booked online, which was easyFood was nice the smaller plates were smallportions but..."

Tim 51

"Oustanding food and service! We had a number of sharing plates and everything was delicious as were the cocktails. Enough veg and vegan options to..."

Eating My Way Around

"This pl is very cool - the atmosphere was very chill - loved the music playing & the staff service was awesome. Had a bunch of nibbles, small plates..."

Sei

"great cocktails, top service , best food!!! highly recommenced for a night out in wellington. Soft pull apart lamb, succulent chicken and whole..."

Tracey Lear

"I had dinner here last night with 7 others and we absolutely loved it! We were in food heaven.Coffee rubbed lamb shoulder was incredible it..."

Hayley Osborne

"Been waiting a while to try this place with my wife.. Got there early evening and was surprised to find a couple of our first choice courses were..."

Grahame Grim Thompson

"Snazzy little update to the previous tenant. Great place for cocktails and great meals! Love the new vibe of the venue and the heated seats are still..."

Mareko Panapa

"As always, a fabulous experience at Lulu! We went in for steak night on Wednesday. The steak was perfectly cooked to our liking, and the sharing..."

Lendl Oosthuizen

"Amazing evening. Kai was beautiful and with 50% off we smashed that menu. Drinks were flowing as well...."

Sheryl Waru

"Service was friendly and wonderful. The food and drinks came out quickly and was delicious. l totally reccommend dining here. I'll be..."

Maralda Williams

"Went for the WOAP burger which was fun and delicious! Great if you’re with a group of people as the burger feeds 3-4 people and comes out served on..."

Karla Sopp

"Great atmosphere and lovely staff! We had oysters for starter and 4 other dishes, pulled duck, pork ribs, tuna and roasted baby carrots to share...."

Lina Le

"We had a few hours to kill before dinner for our work Christmas party so made a booking online for drinks and nibbles 5 hours beforehand- super easy..."

Kristi Wenlock

"We're always impressed with the food & drink @Lulubarnz. Their new menu is the most mature & refined yet - drawing heavily on an Oceania / Aotearoa..."

Tom Huthwaite

"The food is so delicious, we loved everything we selected, every dish was well designed and a little bit different. Try the charcoal grilled market..."

Graeme Browne

"The food was pretty good. The deserts were amazing. 9 of us ordered shared plates - we ended up ordering most things on the menu. 3 of us are..."

Tiffany Watts

"Booked Kiki Bar for a private function. It is the perfect venue for an intimate gathering. From booking to the event, communication was great, and..."

Joseph Baker

"We visited for a quick dinner and drinks before a meeting, a repeat visit as one of our number (a visitor from the provinces!) had enjoyed it so much..."

Kelly

"Such a beautiful place to eat, staff were friendly and super helpful in regard to how much food to buy. Food was 10/10. Drinks were also 10/10...."

Sammy Emsley

"I ate at the bar and all the food was recommended by the staff. They know what's great alright. They food was delicious just like I was getting at..."

Angela Ross

"Excellent experience. Bar manager Jay is very knowledgeable with his drink and creates something amazing according to what you like, such an awesome..."

Calvin Hill

Fork And Brewer

83/100 (2168 ratings)

"Great place for excellent craft beers made in-house as well as many made by other brewers. We enjoyed two of their hazy IPAs along with yummy fish..."

Marsha Russell

"Groovy interior, loved the posters of the beer labels. Big space for people to meet up, awesome music played at good volume so conversations can be..."

Michelle Fraser

"Man this was a treat to eat and have a few drinks at. The outdoor seating is great, food is above my expectations and a wide variety of beer to try...."

Bray W

"Had an incredible night here, amazing selection of different drinks, definitely something for everyone!! My group ordered a bbq platter of sorts and..."

Isaac Edwards

"Excellent craft beer & great central location for meetings. Highly recommend the Tiger 🐅 Rye Beer. Friendly atmosphere & high level of detail in..."

Charles Jarvis

"Lovely space and vibe. Super friendly, attentive, personable and down to earth staff. Love me a pug, so the Charlie XPA was a no brainer beer choice..."

Deborah Hughes

"Fork & Brewer differentiates itself by not only providing its own beer but that of other exceptional breweries. It is a great venue with a great beer..."

Andrew McDermott

"My regular after work spot for a reason, even midweek evening the place is often packed with a great atmosphere, Friday nights always good vibes...."

Jack

"We were here for a large group gathering during the Women’s World Cup. Our group had a wonderful time. The food and beers were great, and the..."

Marin Laubscher

"Great food and beer! In the CBD this little place is tucked away for your enjoyment. The burger was very flavorful and it had to be eaten with a..."

Christopher Carlsson

"Had a family lunch as they had a big group event. Food was great and the grandkids had food they liked. Bill was $90 for 4 adults and 2 kids. Good..."

Kim Szentivanyi

"Great staff, helpful and friendly. Didn't eat but may do next..."

Joe Andersen

"Lively after work crowd great mix of people, even better choice of..."

SHANE Green

"The best service we have had in a veeeery long time! Thanks Emma your attentive service was excellent. The food was amazing too and awesome selection..."

Roger B

"Super awesome beer selection. Can pretty much get anything you want on tap and awesome to see heaps of unknown craft beer companies too. Food was..."

Luke Mansell

"Fork and nice place I would like to go..."

Dokyun Kim

"Fantastic selection of craft beers to chose from. Burgers were great as well. Will definitely visit again next time we are in..."

Louise Hunter

Nikau Gallery Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place for brunch on a weekend. One of the few places that opens for reservations. The eggs and toasts were good. So was the coffee. Best..."

Eileen Lui

"Great place. Coffee was lovely. The food was great. Avocado toast tasted wonderful. The porridge was great. The scone was delicious, tad more muffin..."

Phil C

"Tasty specials, good friendly service even tho they were full which is nice. Flavourful with fresh ingredients. Everything was served warm and we'll..."

Tehaunui

"Yum! Great food - great coffee. Best GF toast in town! My go to place for breakfast when I am in..."

Fiona Parrant

"A hip little spot in the middle of a nice central location. Their mochaccino was topped with some shaved chocolate as opposed to cocoa powder, and it..."

Daniel Perez

"Experience Asado. Booking is required. 2 hours BBQ dinner experience(6.30pm to..."

YANG DAVID

"Great food but the service left a little to be desired...would recommend..."

stu b

"The kedregee is delicious and well-worth a visit here, but you shouldn't miss the ceviche. Excellent coffee and a very tart and refreshing lemonade..."

Robert Thomson

"Cheese Scone Review : A vertically challenged scone, and yet intentionally so, proud to be different. More of a flatbread, first impression was a..."

Richard Mayston

"Good little spot for breakfast and..."

Bửu Nhi Lý

"Nikau has an ideal selection of lunch options, not too many overwhelming choices, but more than enough to find something that will hit the spot. Plus..."

Mitchell Bidois

"Wonderful brunch here. The coffee is delicious and quick friendly service. Definitely recommend as a great brunch spot on the..."

Sophie Allan

"Lovely place, I had a delicious lunch and wanted to try everything! It’s not cheap and portions are small but as a treat it was greatly..."

Anne LS

"Excellent location for lunch in combination with the superb Hilma Klint exhibition at City gallery .. especially if raining as..."

Maria Shadbolt

"This place is super cozy! You feel miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet it is actually located in the heart of the city. Various..."

Usa Iswari

"Delicious iced chocolate and scone! Nice vibe and not very busy midday Sunday. Scone was a little pricey at $5 but..."

Sally Young

"Lovely avo on toast with bacon. Coffee always good and great cheese..."

Dave H

Origami

83/100 (2464 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very interesting place for Japanese food. I am astonished by their themed decor and the minimalistic colours of the interior. The Japanese style..."

Ken Wong

"Enjoyed the $17.50 Yakiudon Chicken 🐔 noodle 🍜 dish, had a nice portions of chicken and egg. There were a good soy sauce/teriyaki based..."

Veeral Patel

"My partner and I really enjoyed our dinner at Origami. Friendly and quick service. We saw the photo of chicken salad and wanted to give it a go, and..."

Quinn Mai

"Really loved this Japanese!! Cool minimalistic spot with Japanese murals painted on the wall. Sashimi was delicious and tried Asahi Black for the..."

Bayley

"Excellent food and quick service. Variety of sake to choose. Will suggest everyone, worth a visit.Ambience doesn’t suit a Japanese..."

Aditya Jagtap

"My first meal in wellington was in Origami. I am a vegetarian and my wife is not. We both got delicious japanese food suitable for to our palettes...."

Manas Mittal

"Food was delicious and well-presented, and portions are generous. Love the ambience, especially the mural of Japanese landmarks on the..."

Gina

"The service was good and the people were friendly. The portions are big too. I liked the crispy skin on the teriyaki chicken. Tempura prawn were hot..."

Michelle Moth

"The ambience is really stylish and cozy. The food is tasty as well as exquisite. It locates on famous Cuba street. You won’t miss it! I highly..."

Young Tsang

"Monday 6pm, only two other tables which were finishing up. Nice and quiet. I asked if they had vegetarian options. They have a vegetarian..."

Sean P E Fleming

"I love this place because of the beautiful interior and their amazing dish and portion likewise are generous! My ramen taste really good especially..."

Adventure Foodie

"Nice place -great menu. Had Duck ramen it looked and tasted delicious but some slices of duck were dry & chewy though. Nice sake range also. Edamame..."

Sei

"Ordered some starters to share which was the fried chicken (5 pieces) and avocado with chicken sushi (5 pieces) and they were pretty tasty. We..."

Sharon Harvey

"From the welcoming smile of the waitress to the time we left, this restaurant was a terrific place to enjoy our last dinner in New Zealand...."

Megha Dogra

"10/10 would eat again Had some Ramen, sushi, sashimi, nigiri.. all of it was fantastic. Would have tried to eat more if we could have...."

Jamesdobson

"Great food, rich decadent desserts. Superb staff in a great casual ambience. Recommend the katsudon and karage chicken set with tiramisu..."

Ollyshaw_nz

"The food here is to die for especially the duck ramen. The atmosphere is amazing and decor is fresh and modern. I would recommend dining here! 5/5..."

Sophie

"Came back to this restaurant after a few months with my family, and we had a wonderful dining experience. I ordered one of their bentos -- the pork..."

DrJ G

"Ordered a delivery online to Seatoun. Arrived piping hot as if we were at the restaurant! The meat was tender and juicy, sushi rice delicious, and..."

Smalljude

"Excellent. Fresh fast and very tasty. $65 for a shared entree And two mains which were both very generous in size and 2 beers. Highly recommend..."

Spanner

"Came to Origami over 2 years ago when it was on Kent terrace, and it was so yum ! Returned today and omg it is still so good ! Fresh and healthy and..."

Teara Levy

"Walking in I love the look of the place - an odd mix of modern industrial and traditional features which just says Japan. Menu is very full but..."

Simon Wordsworth

"We were pleasantly surprised by this lovely Japanese restaurant. Items were reasonably priced but the ingredients were in good quality - well cooked..."

Christian

"Walk-ins, no booking, no idea really if this place would be any good. That said, it looked clean, stylish and already had 5-6 tables filled on a..."

Peter White

"Have been here twice for lunch and finally tonight, dinner. Service is warm and friendly, food is delicious and I'm looking forward to working..."

Simon Kearsley

"The food was delicious! I ordered Bento set C, but I didn't eat pork or chicken, so they switched to dumplings. Was alright but I wish they had fish..."

Nurul

"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Wellington. Big serving size, reasonable price, and very delicious. My friend and I got chicken katsudon and..."

Foooodie Explorer

"This is the only restaurant in Wellington that looks like a Sydney one (on this range). In general, here all the restaurants of that range of price..."

Chris Vera

"Top shelf Japanese food, nice variety on the menu. Restaurant is nice to dine in and service was pretty good. Love how much Cook Zero came with a..."

Cajetan

"Really nice place with nice foods ! Totally gonna comeback again and this gonna be one of my fav place to go to eat w friends ! Have been taking them..."

Lexie Vi

"Clean restaurant, located in Cuba Street which is close to other restaurants and quite central. Food and drinks are really good. I tried to yaki soba..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Went here for a friend's birthday, there were about 10 of us, fast service, would recommend getting a bento box as they have a great selection of..."

Andrea Gregor

"The ambiance is really modern but relaxed. I ordered Chicken Teriyaki Ramen, Vegetable Tempura and Bento Box. The teriyaki chicken is very tender ..."

MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio

"yum! the tuna salsa is amazzing, I could eat it every day! definitely a new favourite, I will be stopping by for takeaway after work more..."

Salya

"An absolute Japanese delight!! Service was superb - very fast and friendly. Had the Chirashidon and the Bento Box Set A. The sashimi was nice and..."

Maggie Cheung

"I'm picky. All I can say negatively about origami? WHY DID NO-ONE TELL ME SOONER!! One of the best places I've ever been in my life. Service was..."

Stacy Heyman

"Decided to have a spontaneous dinner out tonight, and stumbled across Origami. Great decor and we were greeted with a smile from each of the two..."

Jessica Hunter

"I go here quite often, have tried quite a few of the dishes on the menu. The prawn & roe sushi dish is the best sushi I have ever had and keeps me..."

Katie.c

"Have been meaning to go here for a while. I ordered the chicken katsu dish to takeaway, it came with rice, miso and little side salad for $14 which I..."

India Shores

"The food here is delicious, with decent-sized portions and the atmosphere is great for chilling with friends. Not authentic Japanese food but still..."

Vanille O

"I really love the decor in this restaurant. In addition, I really enjoyed the beef in ginger sauce. The beef was quite nicely cooked. The prices are..."

M

"The food was delicious...but I must say, the portion size is kinda crazy, couldn't even finish half the bowl of noodles - in other words, this place..."

Doris

"The sweeter dishes here can sometimes be hit and miss (ie- many of the teriyaki dishes) as often they come out slightly too sickly sweet, but the..."

Adaire Ward

"Very happy to find this place! It is related to the delicious Wabi Sabi in Palmerston North. The food is really reasonably priced, quick to be served..."

Siobhan

"I read the reviews for this eatery. Having spent a lot of time in Japan in the last 15 years, I can say that the food is as good as you'd get in,..."

TheFoodGonzo

"Had the Tom Yum soup with Ramen (spicy) - was perfect, I will definitely be coming back. The Restaurant itself is cute as hell with a rad atmosphere,..."

Benjamin James

"Delicious and amazing presentation. This quality of Japanese food is extremely cheap. I've lived in Japan for more than 6 years, and the food here is..."

Alan Akari Kidd

"Nice place, great food and good value.Large variety of healthy dishes, and doesn't take too long.Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the..."

Ken Tildesley

"Been here a few times. Good food and value for money. Service is good once seated, but the way the counter is set up makes it hard for waitrons to..."

H & E C

"This place is great value for money! Large portions for half the price you are expected to pay at other restaurants. I had the Okonomiyaki as the..."

Hubbabubba

"After going to Wabi Sabi in Palmerston North, I was grateful to find out this was their sister shop in Wellington.The food was delicious,..."

David F

"Quality food and value for money. Went last Thursday. Food was delicious, my friend and I ordered a few starters, they were really good, I had the..."

Florence Tauli

"The food is delicious! I have tried a variety of items off the menu, and they were all amazing. The service is excellent, the food is always made..."

Sarita Guppy

"Really delicious! Great quality seafood, cool decor, reasonable prices. The menu is really varied, and the service was fast - meal was out in about 5..."

Becca Barnes

"A great place for tasty and reasonable Japanese in Wellington. They have incredibly diverse menu. I went with some Japanese friends. We all had..."

Akiko K

"I honestly cannot even begin to understand why this restaurant got such a bad review in the paper. When we entered, the staff were very kind and..."

Mr.T

"Tuna tataki is very good. One of a few japanese resturants in Wellington that does a selection of Ramen noodles (if not, the only..."

Rosemary Young

"Visited early yesterday evening with partner, 3.5 year old and baby and loved it! 3.5yo was fascinated with the decor and staff were very relaxed..."

Sarah Vidler

"I have been to Origami twice in the last 2 weeks, and both times it's been delicious. It is my new favourite Japanese restaurant, and is a great..."

Gabby Watson

"Fantastic! We went on the day it opened and from what I can tell so far, it is lovely. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was really calming...."

AJ

"Nestled on the vibrant Cuba Street, this restaurant promises a delectable experience for any Japanese food enthusiast. My recent visit to this..."

William Ericsson Eulatth Vidal

"Came here for lunch. Had the chicken Katsu curry and drinks and chips with paprika and Parmesan. The curry was great and had peach tea. Was a little..."

Stuart C

"Great high tea experience! Both the savouries and the desserts were super good. I would go back for the matcha tiramisu alone, and the lemon..."

Peony Yang

"Have been a customer of this restaurant for about 6 years and I have never been disappointed with the quality of the food. The service could be a bit..."

Sophie Rose

"Had high tea for a friends birthday, these photos are from a while ago. The high tea food was great. No complaints there. The blooming tea is pretty..."

Emily

"Absolutely incredible food, is now our new favourite in Wellington. Highly recommend the cocktails, teriyaki chicken and at least 1 dessert plus 1..."

Silver

"Cannot express how wonderful our High Tea experience was today. The service was excellent, the restaurant is gorgeous and the food - no words can..."

Shelley-Maree Gapes

"We rocked up late afternoon for just dessert from the front counter display, and it was great! Some delicious options and very tasty & fresh. One..."

Rodney A

"It was my first time dining with Origami and it sure did not disappoint! I had such a delicious meal and the desserts were incredible! Staff were..."

Annie Mcmanis

"The desserts are tempting cos it's is nicely done...refer..."

Low Th

"Magic matcha and pistachio tiramisu is absolutely amazing. Good food, super exciting desserts and friendly staff, which of course are the most..."

Zahra Roozbehi

"Great friendly helpful staff. Enjoyed the gyoza. The miso aubergine was delicious. We all enjoyed the fries. Generous servings. I was disappointed..."

Adrienne Giacon

"Delicious foods that we had. The staff and their service was very friendly and timely. Don’t wanna missed their desserts. All foods are well..."

Tessie Melhuish

"Such a nice and cozy place! Very nice sushi although is a little more savoury then what suits our taste, my family didn't quite like the ramen as..."

Sophie

"Fresh, tasty, beautifully served food. Well priced and plentiful. Great friendly and fast service. The beverage list looked nice and the wee Japanese..."

Adair Cameron

"Had dinner here a few years ago but didn't make me want to come back, it was a while ago so I won't review that. Came here for dessert a couple of..."

Cabnolen Moon

"Outstanding service and friendly staff. Definitely great japanese food! The photos speak for..."

Cary Gothong

"Where do I begin! The food is amazing and the smoked eel sushi was easily the best I’ve ever had. However you can’t talk about this place without..."

k2damen

"Perfect food/dessert portions!! Everything was delicious & will definitely be coming back..."

Elissa Febriany

Mediterranean Foods - Newtown -trattoria & Deli

83/100 (1541 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Sei

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

Paul Stevenson

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

Caitlin Sowden

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

Trevor Landers

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

Jade M.

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

EpiCurious

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

Grant Dennis

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

Tony Howatson

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

Laura Batten

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

Mel P

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

Sian Patel

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

Harry Brendon Potter

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

Andrea Merlo

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

Mahnaz

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

Vidhi dave

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

Andrea Tripodi

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

Scott Asplin

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

Beth Marriott

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

Tiffany K

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

Tim Helm

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

TK

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

Luca D. Lombardo

Portlander

83/100 (1780 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Tracey Thurston

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

Meimei

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

Vicky Yiu

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

Mareko Panapa

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

Vogue Foodie

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

LiLi Bee

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

Sei

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

Sharon Harvey

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

Panini T

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

Tate Hollis

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

Tbroadley

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

Megha Dogra

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

Plaunge

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

AA

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

Sara King

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

Foooodie Explorer

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

Mimirello

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

The Wanderer

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

Mya

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

Salya

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

Rene Robertson

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

Richard Naylor

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

EpiCurious

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

Nik

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

Olga Palmer

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

Sammy Jo

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

Team Thomas

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

Damage

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

Lesley Chen

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

FurryBrownGuy

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

Featured Eats

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

Manz87

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

Philip Reeve

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

Dani Hennessy

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

Stasha Rapata

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

Kate

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

WineListPlease

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

Muffin Mum

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

PeterMS

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

SarahandElla

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

Geneva Pearson

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

Fleur Peps

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

Wayne Tuapola

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

CaptFuntimes

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

Bob Lee

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

Joanne

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

Kutluhan

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

Biggie C

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

Annie Mckissack

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

Rosemary Young

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

Izzy Holland

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

Leigh H

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

Paul Jennings

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

Anna Leahy

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

Paul F

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

Kimmy

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

Wendy Yee

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

Shane Walker

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

Jade Redfern

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

Wai Se Fei

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

Jessica Young

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

Kazia Ataria

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

Belinda N

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

Emily Nixon

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

Matt

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

Jennifer Yee

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

Major Yee

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

Rob Von Hartitzsch

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

Fam Webster

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

Katy Smart

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

Sam

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

Andrew O

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

David Blue

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

Laura Kay

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

Ann K

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

Mahdi Abdollahi

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

Kelly Beckett

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

Andrea Brentano

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

Lyndelle Barnett

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

Nicola Sims

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

Amanda Pledger

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

Peony Yang

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

PL V

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

Zac Farrugia

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

JOHN AHN

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

Fabian Meriles

Master Kong

83/100 (1249 ratings)

"Amazing atmosphere and great look from top to bottom. Attentive service from the start did relax a little towards the end. Great price range,..."

Emma Riddell

"4.5 stars We went to Master Kong in February for dinner to celebrate my birthday. We had a great time. The food and service were great. There were..."

Traveler88

"We ordered entree, mains, desserts and coctails and we were not disappointed. All had delish flavours but standout was beef tātaki, beef short ribs..."

zoe tait-dang

"Master Kong is a great place to go for dinner. They have a good range of cocktails including taptails, which are a little cheaper but were really..."

Stewart McDonald

"I was always a Wagamama fan when it was here and was eager to try Master Kong having heard good things. The food was flavourful and fiery at times..."

Jarrod Van Berkel

"Absolutely amazing! Was a recommendation and so glad I listened to it! It was honestly delicious from the first bite! Even their cocktails were..."

Crystal Take

"A well laid out and decadent restaurant. I had chosen a Pork Belly Mee Goreng, it was delicious, the pork was melt in your mouth and the noodles were..."

jakeb beans

"Service was very fast. From table allocated through to our entrée & mains on our table - 16 minutes. Only a quarter through my beer before food..."

Tane Evans

"We can't resist a good flambé & the flambé banana with latik coconut caramel & ice cream at Master Kong is perfectly decadent. We've been several..."

Tom Huthwaite

"Such a great experience at Master Kong. We had the Kongcha and loved the cocktails and food. So yum. We will be..."

shobna hillman

"We booked for an early dinner on Tuesday 26th Oct, to catch up with family who were traveling from overseas. We were seated promptly, and orders..."

Simon George

"Food was fantastic, as always. We were in a separate room, which was lovely. The service was a bit slow however - we had to order drinks twice, and..."

Ubi Nunes

"Always keen to try a Yum Cha spot! Here they offer a bottomless experience which was well orchestrated and thoughtful! The food was lovely and had..."

Filip S

"Have been aiming to eat here again since I first visited about two years ago. Ordered a wide array of dishes, much more than we needed for our table..."

Harriet Turner

"Our server was absolutely amazing & really took care of us during our dining experience. The food was divine! Totally..."

Haillee Tutahi

"Delicious pre WOW dinner. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Cocktails were great but slightly limited on the menu as was soft drink options...."

Alison Heath

"It’s sooooo good! We have stayed in Wellington for 4 days and it’s the best restaurant we’ve tried. Highly recommend the Wagyu beef and..."

D K

"If you want to know what going out for dinner is like and in China, regal is the place to go. More and more kiwis are starting to come here, but the..."

Alex Von Lanthen

"Came for yum cha on a Monday so it was pretty quiet, found the staff very attentive and they explained each dish for the benefit of the non-Asian..."

Jess Yang

"Have been here a few times now you Yum Char and really have to say every time we have been there it has been an enjoyable experience. For..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"Is my go to place for yum char. Would strongly recommend. I haven’t been for dinner but heard it’s equally as good, ambience is a bit quiet but..."

Jmaukino

"It has been our go-to restaurant for any family occasion. My children have very fond memories of the place and the food. Apart from the awesome yum..."

Erikdraven

"Great place to have Cantonese brunch. Definitely worth it. The chicken feet were so so so tasty and the dumplings were yummy. Service there was also..."

Jinjing Fang

"This is a very nice yum cha. I went there with a couple of my friends and we really loved the food. The staffs are very nice and friendly. The price..."

Sreypich Sok

"Best yum cha in Wellington. Great food , always busy. Ambience is average nothing out of the ordinary , great staff very attentive. Prawn & chive..."

Foodie Fables

"27 March 2018We can and we ate our hearts out. There has been a change in management and it is now owned by the chefs. How good is that! They..."

Mei

"Food are generally of good quality. The ambience is not fancy, but that of a typical busy Chinese restaurant, where families and friends are having..."

Inuneko

"Been here multiple times with friends for Sunday Yum Cha, might I say it is the best yum cha in around the Wellington reason the roasted crispy pork..."

Angie Liu

"We had a family dinner here a few nights ago. The food was good and service good too. We ordered orange beef, lemon chicken, kai lan vege, tofu with..."

Mighty Will

"Delish dim sims, crispy squids, prawn & beef rice wraps, & mango pudding. All delicious & very addictive! Lol! The staff were very friendly &..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"Came across this place as I was wandering around the CBD area. The meat from the bean stir fry was so salty, I had to drink five cups of tea. Killed..."

Kirsten

"Great Yum Cha service! The waiters are very friendly and willing to explain the foods. It's always super busy so food is rolling out consistently and..."

Rachel Luo

"Came here on a whim about 1 month ago, still tasty and they seemed to have more variety. (or did we just come early). Tried the durian dessert..."

Shiny H Appy

"Best yamcha place in the city. pork dumplings, spring rolls and chicken wings are my favourites. staff is good. I have been there several times. ..."

Tj

"We have wanted to try yum cha at Regal for a while now, finally had a chance over the weekend. All the regular dishes were on offer and I like that..."

Team Thomas

"One of the yum cha places in the city that I've frequently visited. Quite pleasant experiences each time, food's pretty darn tasty, follows the same..."

MSY123

"Nice Yum Cha restaurant in Wellington. The food is good and the prices are decent. The staff could be more polite but it gets very busy in the..."

J Isla

"Had a very nice dinner there tonight. Waiters were quite attentive and the food was yum ! The setting is quite nice overlooking at Courtenay place, ..."

Ines

"Very traditional Chinese restaurant and typically Hong kong style! Every weekend it has special Yum chai style food! It's very good! But u need to go..."

Spencer Zhan

"This was some of the best dim sum I've had outside of Hong Kong. Ate too many custard buns, but no regrets. Steamed prawn dumplings were..."

Mallory

"Remember I took a large plate of chicken in spicy Sichuan sauce with plain rice. Ambience is average but food quality and quantity is great. Never..."

Satyaki Sensarma

"I have been here twice for lunch/yum Cha, both times were very good and cheap, ~$13pp and we were stuffed. Friendly staff. Would highly recommend...."

Caitlin Monnery

"The food in this restaurant is good probably one of the best Chinese restaurant in Wellington. There roasted pecking duck 3 ways is a must try it's..."

JAZZ TRIO AND DUO

"Love this place! It may get busy on a sunday, but that just adds to the pleasant vibe. Great atmosphere for any occasion. Service was outstanding,..."

Sunshine Unicorn

"Very busy on Sunday morning, so glad we booked a table for a party of eight. Food came around quickly, was tasty and everyone left with full bellies...."

Rasela Hunt

"My old review unfortunately no longer applies. The food now arrives cold and none of it has the delicious taste I used to enjoy. My friends and I who..."

Iona Collins

"This is my favourite Yum Cha. It's always busy and there is a fast turn around of dishes.. The tea is piping hot and plenty of it. Its the place to..."

Tania Dally

"Pretty good selection of yum cha dishes. Went to yum cha over the weekend (first time in a long time), glad to see a few new items - giving it more..."

Rosemary Young

"Mint selection of yumcha/ dimsum. Out of a few yumcha and Chinese restaurants Regal has very good congee (asian rice soup). Not too watery or over..."

Gabe

"We went on Monday for yum char and it was fantastic! Very prompt and polite greeting although we found it was a bit of a challenge trying to..."

Anaya Parker

"Absolutely love this restaurant!A group of 8 of us go here every year on New Years and each year it is just amazing. You can not fault any..."

Emma O'Carroll

"Came here this week for the third time. The food is delicious, best Chinese around, I always end up with a doggy bag because there is so much of..."

Shelley P

"After hearing good things about Regal from friends, I decided to have my birthday dinner there. The food was delicious and the decor wonderful,..."

Cruz Johnson

"I went here on Saturday with 2 other friends. We wanted a set menu, however, we were unable to as they can only do it for a minimum of 4 people. We..."

Anthony N

"Some of the best Yum Cha in WellingtonAlso do quite good dinner..."

Vincent G

"We go here most Sundays for yumcha and every time it never fails to impress us. Me and my family have tried majority of the yumcha restaurants around..."

Eleanore Rogers

"YUM! I've been to a lot of yum char restaurants in wellington and this is my absolute favourite, very friendly staff, hot delicious food and very..."

Alex Taylor

"We used the deal voucher and received two mains and entree for $19. The meals were a good size and very tasty. We haven't been here before so..."

Anna Louise Odermatt-Head

"This is our favourite Yum cha restaurant and also we often get the wonton soup (prawn) for takeout. I just looked on our household records and we..."

Lesley Young

"i really love the regal the staff are friendly and the food is so good so you should try it for..."

Trish

"This place is great! me and my man go here very often, i love the busy atmosphere and the friendly staff.Great range of dishes and any problems..."

Catherine

"Yum Cha culture can be a whole new experience for new people who never been there and don't know how the place is run. But I find this place hold an..."

Mike Tran

"Seriously good place to eat, after living in asia for 3 years I can honestly say this is the real deal. The place is cramped, bustling and noisy,..."

Cinta

"A working lunch at Regal today - I didn't even know the place existed. Being right above Majestic there would seem to be a fair bit of competition..."

Otago Islander

"We have lived in Courtenay place for a year now an d go for dim sum (or yum cha) almost every weekend. Out of the four places in Courtenay Place the..."

Rob

"One of our faves for yum cha. The food is fast, plentiful and fantastic. We have no problem with waiting as we book ahead. Rob is too harsh - the..."

Viv & Richard

"Go here on every visit to Wellington. Can't fault the food & the team are really friendly. Love the byo option for wine.Can get a bit noisy..."

Bruce Turner

"I’ve had yumcha (dim sum) often in Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore, San Francisco and New York. Outside of HK, this is easily the best or second best...."

Michael Wang

"4 stars, 5 stars for wellington standards. Most, 3/4 maybe, dishes were good (bit surprised as haven't been for years), good flavorsome taste and..."

T Me

"Food was OK. We love it. Dim sum was..."

Bas

"2022: Arguably the best yum cha in Wellington. Been going here for over a decade, and it's been the most consistent on all..."

Malcolm Young

"these pork buns are to die for. i’ve gone to all 3 main yum chas in wellington recently and this one was by far the best. although i miss the..."

N N

"The food was great! My boyfriend and I ordered 2 courses Peking duck and two small soups. They were really tasty. It’s a shame that we couldn’t..."

Yuli Lin

"I have been here many times for lunch. Yum Cha is one of the best in town. If possible, try to come as early as 11:00 am or call for reservation...."

Chanmala HOMESANA

"Definitely worth it!! The dumplings were full of flavor with delicate dumpling skin. The combination was so delicious. Chicken feet were the best!..."

Hanajan

"Never had a bad meal Been going there over 10..."

Gary Stokes

"Great food and lots of variety to choose from at dinner time. It's a family favourite..."

Tina

"Came here for yumcha and it was so yummy! Everything we had was delicious, the service was quick and all the staff were polite!! Would come back..."

Sherry Lee

"Food was excellent and plentiful. I ordered in advance, staff were very helpful. The group next to us was very noisy, would like to have been seated..."

Lorraine Chin

"Good food & service with reasonable price. We always like to eat..."

Fergus Mao

"Great food. You don't need to order too many plates as the serving size is good but it is quite..."

Danny Bedingfield

"Great food and atmosphere, comprehensive menu and great service. Would highly recommend. Good views over Courtenay Place from window..."

David Milne

"We're regular visitors for the Sunday Dim sum. Never been..."

Wayne Affat

"Our favourite yum cha place and dinner place of many years. The team at regal are always so good and are are all hard working people. To all the..."

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