The best Lunch in Wellington | Sluurpy updated in May

Ombra

93/100 (2899 ratings)

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Mid-range

"Pumpkin pizza and meatballs were fantastic! And the chocolate volcano...next level! Food was so great we ended up there again the following day!..."

Rohan

"Absolutely loved this place. Food was so good, ambience perfect and Stella was the best host. Even though they were fully booked, they happily..."

I'm Hungry

"Really appreciated the prompt and friendly hospitality from staff who made me feel welcomed. The bruschetta bread was soft and the..."

Veeral Patel

"Love anything that I ordered, especially the polenta chips. Good size and price and quality . Very busy place but with good..."

Tian Sweetly

"The food was really good. Fish was done perfectly and lamb rump was tender and juicy. Staff were accommodating. I recommend this place for first time..."

Anika Almadi

"Really enjoyed our dinner at Ombra. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was reasonably priced and delicious. Great atmosphere - would recommend..."

Littlemiss

"This place is AMAZING!I've been there with 2 friends on a Saturday night. We ordered two arancinis; a ciabatina; polenta chips; mozzarella,..."

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"Amazing Food and great atmosphere. If you are on Cuba street, don’t miss this place!! Gnocchi and Polenta Chips are out of this world!..."

The Hungry Glutton

"First visit to Welly and went to Ombra for lunch and we could not stop talking about how delicious these two meals were during our lunch. Had Gnocci..."

Juyeong Chang

"Awesome dining experience with my partner at Ombra! This is my first time visiting but it did not disappoint! Will go again to try other food on the..."

Hallie Low

"We went to Ombra after reading the reviews on Zomato and our expectations were pretty high! But it definitely did not disappoint, the service was..."

Courtney Millanta

"Amazing food however the rocket salad was disgustingly highly price for two mouth fulls was $10... the rest of the meals and drinks were amazing..."

Komal Swamy

"We had high expectations going here due to all the amazing reviews & they were all met! The service, ambience and food were all..."

Sarah Vera

"I came here for lunch and had a pizza and it was very tasty and tasted very authentic would highly recommend. The staff were very friendly and gave..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"The food here is delicious, one of the best restaurants in Wellington I’ve been to date. They have a rotating menu, so there’s always something..."

Steff.ho

"Decor, food and service is 10/10! Came for dinner, wait staff were present and attentive, immediately asked for drinks etc. Food came out and was..."

Charlotte Chazz Colgan

"One of the best italian resturants I've been to, with best quality and delicious food. Good vibes friendly staff. Will visit this place next time I..."

Tarun Parmar

"I promised the staff that my first line in the review would be that the Tiramisu was over! So there it is! One of the best Italian restaurants I..."

Bhavna

"Service was fantastic! The range of food choices really broadens your pallet. If I was to recommend any dishes, it would be the venison meet balls...."

Alex Von Lanthen

"I must say I'm very impressed with the 4.8 rating here on Zomato, so decided to try it for myself. And what better time than at the Wellington On A..."

James Ong

"This place allows you to order 3 or 4 plates per person which you can share to make up a meal. Just as well because there was so much on the menu I..."

Alyssa Martin

"Best Italian restaurant in Wellington. I don't say that lightly. Great food, great service, great ambience. Also, their Bellini's..."

Hubbabubba

"We stopped by on our travels through Wellington.Customer service was perfect, staff were very friendly, tentative and helpful.Meals were..."

Brando

"Lovely food. It's a busy place and I can see why. Standout dishes for me were the gnocchi and the brussel sprouts. The pizza was also good. Would..."

Hue Bullen

"Loved the service, drinks, and food. If you go you really should try the snapper, venison meatballs, and mulled wine and gorgonzola gelato - I kid..."

Matt L

"Very pleasant experience. Portion sizes were a bit small. Great staff and friendly service. We had a late lunch and place was still busy. Deserves a..."

Emma Thompson

"The best Italian food I've ever had. Not only that, but the whole experience from the initial warm welcome to the fantastic service to the beautiful..."

Paul O

"A lively place with friendly service and ambiance. The gnocchi is so delicious and tasty. Polenta chips, light and fluffy. Broccolini and beans are..."

Christy.destradi

"Great vibe, great service, great food. All of the sharing plates were delicious. The duck risotto, venison meatballs, and anchovy pizza notable. The..."

Gus

"Really delicious meals, the pappardelle pasta was very yummy and the server we had was so great explaining the menu to us as we didn’t understand..."

Steph Gully

"One of the best italian food i have ever had. Their pizzas are super tempting and totally filling and not big at all. Staff is very friendly and the..."

Manas Mittal

"Wow the place was packed out and we was offered seating and drinks while we waited for a table to become available.Once seated the food came..."

David Ent

"OutstandingService excellentFood the sameHad Arancini Balls and Polenta Chips to startThen the Roast Potatoes PizetteAnd the Lamb..."

Glenn Town

"Went here for my father’s birthday and had the best experience and filled to the brim in delicious decadent food! Our waiter was lovely and..."

Hannah.milne11

"What a great little restaurant in Cuba Street -Italian tapas.We had the white anchovies, Parma ham, two small pizzas, beef meatballs and..."

Austin

"This is a lovely restaurant for delicious Italian food. The staff are lovely and the food is delicious and hearty. We will definitely be..."

Megha Dogra

"Wonderful first experience that we couldn't stop raving about. For us the stars of the meal were definitely the pork belly saltimbocca and black..."

AJ

"••• Vegetarian Night •••I LOVED the 3seconds greeting! Highly Recommended! Well Done & Thank You (both customer service +..."

MarvellousSeven

"Wonderful service, just want to thank in particular the blonde waitress in the red shirt who served my group who went out of her way to accommodate..."

Nicole Paterson

"Ombra is all about Italian food & their menu has many favourites. One recommendation was their meatballs, & having enjoyed the ones from Baduzzi in..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Had lunch at Ombra. All shared food, everything was delicious and reasonably priced. We shared 4 different serves of meatballs, two pizzas,..."

Ldimm

"Very nice gnocchi great atmosphere we really enjoyed this place will definitely return next time in wellington great prices. Portions are little on..."

Justin Todd

"Always consistently good service, up there with Scopa and other Wellington favourites. Solid options for wine and beer but the food is next level...."

Cam Newman

"YUM! I moved away from Wellington seven years ago and visit home around once a year - I can't remember what used to be in this spot, but who cares...."

Shanna

"Love, love, love this place! Beautiful food in a lovely atmosphere. Generally order 3-4 dishes to share and enjoy every one. Must have the gnocchi..."

Grace

"The interior was all stripped down to the bare minimum which made it look really cool! The food very good I recon! It's a shame we only here..."

Ethan Liaw

"Great food fantastic atmosphere and brilliant service. The option to order sharing plates is a fantastic idea and love the food choices. Not..."

Jason Berryman

"SO yum, been here twice and will definitely be going back soon. A really nice atmosphere and great food, some favourites are the gnocchi and the..."

Brittany Robson

"I love this place!Had the Eggplant Parmigiana (pictured) and it was absolutely delicious. The perfect combination of crunchy and soft; good..."

Jen

"Had two of us stop in for lunch. Lovely food, great service and nice atmosphere. The only bugbear was I had to go back to work.... Would definitely..."

Chris Cattermole

"Fantastic ambiance, superb food, and impeccable service. Despite arriving during the busiest part of the night, we were warmly welcomed by the maitre..."

Johann Go

"The only problem is knowing what to pick...We came in for a light lunch and left a few pounds heavier. But it tasted well worth the added..."

Mya

"Well in must be precise while writing this one....What makes a great dining experience ...Ambience + good host + good host + good service +..."

Colaco.cassius

"This is a great little restaurant.Saturday evening dinner, walk in, no booking. Very courteously greeted and asked if we would like to wait 10..."

Magpie

"Great food and great service. We loved everything we tried. Even though it was really busy all the staff were friendly and went out of their way..."

Michelle Clarke

"Great dinner here the other night- the desserts are always a highlight. Great options not to big and really good prices. Service can sometimes be a..."

Theo

"Oh my gosh where do I even start. I would say this is definitely one of my favourite places in welly and I am itching to get back. We had the Roasted..."

Steph Michie

"Delicious and cheap for two people!! We are super happy with the mean we had the service was great too!!! We had venison meatballs, gnocchi and lemon..."

Dee Elizabeth Noble

"For great authentic Italian food hit this spot up in Wellywood! Decent tapa portions full of flavour and bloody great price all this for $71 sheeeet..."

Alwayseating

"Wonderful food, great service. Stayed in Wellington for a week last November and ate at ombra 3 times! Looking forward to going there again fir wow..."

Fliss Butcher

"Came here on a whim for a late Friday dinner. They were no longer serving the full menu but from what we tasted of the restricted menu, this place..."

Emily Pavey

"This place has such a fun environment with enthusiastic and attentive staff who are always onto it. We mentioned that it was my friends birthday and..."

Hungover Munch Kid

"Had the mozzarella carroza for ciccheti which was delicious on the inside but the bread was slightly over cooked. Also had the Pollo chicken, olive..."

Mana

"What an awesome concept, Italian tapas! Each dish was rich in unique flavor. Some of the best food I've eaten. Decent prices and the staff were all..."

Evan Roberts

"Service was great, love most of the dishes. Really enjoyed it. Only didn't like the Nutella banana pizza which is literally a pizza bread with..."

Jenny

"This is now my official welly favourite. A quirky place with warm atmosphere. The dishes are small designed to be shared with friends. We had a..."

Christian

"I went here with my partner for a weekend away in Welly. The restaurant was full when we arrived, but after sitting down for a drink we were offered..."

Emma Clark

"Nice little place. Service is quite good considering how busy it is especially for dinner. A friend and I ordered a San Marzano pizzette, lamb..."

M

"Came here for a birthday dinner with my parents and a few friends from Auckland. We all ordered separate dishes and shared them which worked out..."

Shalom Ngaro

"Really enjoyed our tapas at Ombra, there is a great menu with lots of variety and generous portions. The staff were very helpful and friendly, even..."

James Cole

"What a fabulous find Ombra is. After reading a few reviews here we though heck yeah let's give it a whirl. From the moment we sat down the service..."

Denys McEneaney

"On a cold and grey Sunday afternoon Ombra provided the lift we needed. The food was out of this world, every plate we ordered outdid the last. The..."

Annie

"Has to be one of the best restaurants in Wellington. Casual dining with excellently prepared food. The decor, atmosphere and service are all..."

Eric The Great

"This place is superb. The food is incredibly simple, yet authentic and about as tasty as is possible. I've tried pretty much everything Wellington..."

Pauline Smyth

"Excellent restaurant. We loved the food, great taste, beef risotto was absolutely delicious, nothing like anything I've seen before. Lamb was cooked..."

Natasha Caccioppoli

"Have only been here once before but a great place to go if you like sharing and tasting lots of different items. We ordered too many carbs so got..."

Jayna Patel

"Highly recommend this Italian restaurant. Various choices in dishes full of different flavours. So delicious! Will be going back for more..."

J Isla

"Italian Giants Ombra, certainly impresses with its selection of tapas and drinks.Kicking off with a robust shot of caffe had me primed for..."

Medium_Rare

"Great service, attentive and efficient. Such a good vibe, small busy and beautiful decoration. Ordered polenta and pizzette, so delicious! Simple but..."

Assalazarian

"Went to Ombra for the first time today and thought their menu had a really nice selection and actually quite cheap!I had the Rosemary, sea..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Came here with two friends who are Wellingtonians who recommended this place. Its an Italian tapas restaurant with a modern clean layout and friendly..."

FoodiePhysician

"Ombra is best enjoyed as an experience, not a meal. The mood, people, decor and tapas-style menu lend the restaurant the air of a homey, relaxing..."

Audra Lord

"Unfortunately on my last visit here was with a vegetarian, whilst I'm lactose intolerant, so it was hard to find dishes we would both enjoy. However,..."

Josh

"Loved the venison meatballs the flavours were just so clever and well balanced. Would have loved the meatball to be a bit less dense. The eggplant..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Beautiful food, friendly staff and warm atmosphere...."

Newtownboys

"This place has the most beautiful food. I have been back several times. I have recommended this place to multiple people. Despite the..."

Kimmie W

"I REALLY wish there was a 6 out of 5 rating for this place, because Ombra really is my favourite restaurant in Wellington. I've been so many times..."

Anna Garland

"Went here for breakfast with the wife on New Year's Day - great wait staff. He quickly pointed out the hazelnut filled donuts weren't available but..."

JaimeC

"Went to Ombra on a spur of the moment foodie whim and was richly rewarded with one of the best evenings ever. All the food was exquisite and..."

BKL

"Hands down best Italian cuisine in Wellington I've had so far! We arrived at Ombra around 9pm, a time I'd normally consider late for dinner...."

Sophia

"Awesome place for little plates of Italy. Has Peroni on tap;) Great ambiance and vibe. Helpful and friendly staff. In a great location in Central..."

Melanie Kolman

"Loved the food and customer service. Such a beautiful and unique experience???? The food for me was something I had never tried and I'm not really..."

Gina Matenga

"I had a fantastic late night dinner here with some friends. They were very accomodating when we rang up and requested a table at 9.30pm. The food was..."

Heather Scott

"Just loved the food, there was variety, and everything was extremely tasty. I would highly recommend others to visit. Staff were most helpful, many..."

Annie Alder

"Great service, excellent food, and a really good atmosphere. The venison meatballs were exquisite, and the risotto was delicious and all finished of..."

Isaac Prentice

"Really nice food! However we were sitting near the door which closes really slowly letting in a whole lot of cold air, and the server was slightly..."

Harry Chapman

"Absolutely delighted with the food. Fresh, flavourful, simple, bursting with flavours. After eating here, it's easy to understand why this place is..."

Wilson Chau

"Ombra has an Old World charm that made us feel at home right away. This was further reinforced by the warm, friendly but unobtrusive service. The..."

Minnie Sarmiento Tabilog

"Popular for a reason - service, food and good wine selection.Last Sat night, arrived just after 6 pm, it was packed with diners and drinkers; it..."

Joyce Tam

"Love this place. Great food at reasonable prices and really attentive staff. Can't recommend highly enough. Went with 2 fussy eaters and everyone was..."

Sue McRae

"Went to Ombra with the dark rider last night.Busy and crowded but that didnt stop us being seated after a moderate wait at the bar. The..."

Mhairead Connor

"I went to Ombra for the first time in November to catch up with some girl friends and we just loved the atmosphere and nibbly food so much that we..."

Flora Gotlieb

"I was astounded to read the review re bad service etc. I visited Ombra for the first time last Sat after a great review from a friend. It was..."

Louise

"Great building and atmosphere - buzzing on a Friday night. Friendly and efficient staff. Food was delicious. A wide range of small plates to choose..."

Heather Kirkman

"Took my neice who is a uni student there for a treat and we were not disappointed. The food and service were excellent - the best I have had in..."

Madhu

"AMAAAZING!Friendly helpful service and great atmosphere.The food was great, my favourite the Baccala Crostino and the Saffron..."

Emily

"Superb meal, lots to choose from and share. Petit dishes allowed me to pick several to try and each one was beautifully presented and sensational..."

Mariana Andrews

"luuvved the bustling busy but accommodating hype of Ombra. Kai was superb and fun. Definitely going back and recommending to others. The Italian..."

Ata

"I was surprised by amazing food and very friendly service at Ombra last night. At a Wednesday night we had to wait for a table, while having a drink..."

Lindap

"If you are after something different then this is the place. Small italian tapas. With a large variety of dishes to cater for all..."

Rosemary Young

"Did not disappoint. Best Italian food I have had in Wellington - must try the lamb and rosemary meatballs. Will definitely be going back to try..."

Amelia McMaster

"Do it! Go there! Finally Tapas is a happening thing in Wellington.People are good, Prosecco is good, Peroni is good, have fun enjoy and do..."

David Howard

"The food here is amazing! Small tasty plates, and enough to keep the vegetarians happy. such a nice way to eat, and it often works out really cheap..."

Mary Jane Thomas

"This place cooks seriously delicious food. It is in the style of a venetian bacaro, the food comes in small servings so you order a selection to go..."

Sophie Hunter

"This is a very cool spot to come with friends for relaxed shared dining. All the food we had was yummy, small portions but fine for 3 of us to share..."

Gillian Burrow

"This is such a cool bar. Come here a lot with friends, the kai is reka (tasty) and the wine list is good. Interesting and not the usual selection..."

Kai Luv

"Stopped by for a solo dinner and they were able to seat me at the bar (which I prefer anyway) pretty quickly. Staff was friendly, and the food (a..."

Edgar Liu

"Went here for a Thursday lunch, luckily didn’t seem to need a booking. The service was fantastic. We were very well attended to, water was always..."

Isabella Clague

"Small, gets very busy. Meats very nice. They make a good mojito. Very nice meal. Not too aesthetics inside but good food. Delicious..."

Augustine De la Crouse

"Nice place and food was delicious. Very crowded and was lucky to find a place and didn't have to wait. The duck rissoto is a must try in my..."

Ivan Bien

"Very delicious food and such yummy drinks I love the music they play inside as well it lights up the atmosphere with its vibes if you are in new..."

Black Cherry

"Took my son for his birthday 🎂 love the shared plates vibe, beautiful flavorsome food, happy hour 😋 will definitely go..."

Heidi Kursteiner

"BEST restaurant in Wellington cbd. It is a must visit whenever I am there. The quality of the food is always top tier, cooked to perfection and the..."

Ju W

"Service was on point I'd say despite it being a Good Friday holiday. And of cos, the food was really awesome. We had the Flatbreads, Polenta Chips,..."

Eileen Lui

"Excellent food and very friendly staff. Atmosphere was lovely and relaxed for dinner. We were there for a friends birthday, and the staff even let us..."

Kate Strawbridge

"Food was awesome. Absolutely love the Gnocchi, and Tiramisu. They don't have mocktails in the menu, but you can request the staff to make them and..."

Aulia Perdue (Luoxqi)

Viva Mexico

93/100 (728 ratings)

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"Delicious and authentic Mexican food at Viva Mexico!! We had the corn enchiladas with chicken that was topped with a spicy chocolate sauce,..."

Sweecasam

"Partner and I had a weekend getaway in Wellington. With so many dining options on offer, it's hard to pick, but I'm so glad we found Viva Mexico...."

Miah Dixon

"Nice (albeit smallish) mexican main courses, but we usually go mostly for the stuffed jalapenos which are served as a starter - the best in town,..."

Rachel

"Friendly staff and great location, just tucked a little way from the crowds of Cuba Street. The pork tacos are very tasty. I stopped for a light..."

James Mitchell

"We went to the Petone outlet (no option on zomato to leave a review for that outlet), and we were SO happy we went!!!! The food is just beautiful!!..."

Bex

"Super tasty tacos and great margaritas. Home-made salsa was a highlight. Everything we had was delicious though, and was even given free churros for..."

Sophie Madeline

"For a start, I was very happy there were a good range of options for vegetarians. The tacos are a little bit small but very tasty with an interesting..."

David Rawson

"Fabulous time at this joint I had the spinach and feta quesadilla and it was amazing and I found the smaller portion filling! Super quick and lovely..."

Hannah.milne11

"Good flavors, spicy salsa. Chips and salsa are $15 which is over priced for the 15 chips you actually get. Food came out fast and service was polite...."

Marymark

"Closest thing to authentic Mexican food you will get in Welly (for now???). The owners are from Ensenada, Mexico instead of the faraway lands of..."

The Welly Mex

"I ever knew Viva Mexico had a branch here. Been here six years apparently. Love the back alley feel to this place. Inside decor is eclectic..."

Sean P E Fleming

"It's a quite small place with I think just 4 or 5 tables. But, the food is tasty and the price is lower than some other places. Perfect for Friday..."

Xiaofan Zhou

"Came here with a friend after she recommended it. It was a nice little getaway from the main st. It was great to see just how well thoughtfully and..."

Eat Nom Bliss

"Enchilada de queso (veggie version) was delcicous, generously portioned and all round happy food. Jarritos was also a nice not overly sweet addition...."

Julia Marshall-Mead

"Best meal I've had in a long time. As a vegetarian, it can be difficult finding yummy authentic food to eat, I would highly recommend this place if..."

Paris Jenkins

"Great food. Delicious a lot of flavors. I choose the spinach and cheese quesadilla and also a beef taco. Both amazing, fresh, full of flavors. I..."

Loly

"Food was better than average against other emerging Mexican restaurants. The chilli rellanos were disappointing. More jalepeno popper, not chilli..."

Shayne671

"Had read good reviews about this place and went with good expectations! We were quite happy to note that the menu was just right and what we ordered..."

Narayanan Valadi

"I simply love the food at Viva Mexico. It isn't a flash restaurant with tiptop service but a lovely little whole in the wall that deserves a visit...."

Muffin Mum

"Bueno!!Viva Mexico is a fantastic eating spot if you're looking for a bit of an extra kick in your meal.Our portion sizes was..."

Medium_Rare

"Authentic, delicious, filling and addictive are only a few words that can describe VM! I have been a repeat customer for three years now and I will..."

BKL

"I'm from Florida where we have heaps of Mexican restaurants and this is one of the best I've been to. It was really busy and our order got lost in..."

Grant Lovering

"Awesome atmosphere and really cool and nice staff. I love the casualness of the cafe. It's super authentic and will get you feeling like a true..."

Hungover Munch Kid

"Went here for date night tonight. I am more than a fan of Mexican food and a sucker for authentic cuisine, this food totally met the bar. The..."

Sanna Fourt-Wells

"My partner and I went here for date night on Friday. Being lovers of Mexican food, we were dying to check it out. The food was fantastic. We had the..."

Adaire Ward

"Oh the Mole! This was a great find tucked away at the bottom of Left Bank off Cuba.Plates aren't pretty, and there is no need to put a..."

Bianca Lazar

"I used to pass this restaurant almost everyday but never had a chance to visit this so "lively place"...Happening place with soothing music, decor..."

FitFoodieMegha

"Always good all the time. Everything my friends or I have tried on the menu has never disappointed. We keep going back to the salads, tacos, and..."

Grace

"Went here for the first time tonight and loved it! We had the chicken taco, chorizo taco, side of jalapeños and a pork quesadilla. All were so fresh..."

I Love Food

"An outstandingly authentic feeling Mexican experience. It's at the deepest darkest end of Left bank which means dining amongst the pigeons if you..."

Cheyneismyhero

"I had heard about Viva Mexico from a few friends and finally tried it out a few days ago. Absolutely loved the atmosphere, the food and the service..."

Rosie Ludemann

"I dined here on my own recently when the weather and traffic leaving the city were horrible. it was a Tuesday early evening and the place was full...."

Epicurious Nomad

"Tucked somewhere inside the left bank building, this tiny little Mexican joint is a great hidden gem. They have a lot of options to choose from, a..."

Crissy

"No better place in NZ for tacos!! For your $ you get a good portion. I Love that it is made by Mexicans! The taste and flavours are authentic much..."

Kandice Halbert

"Every part of this eatery screams homemade authenticity. It's bare-bones decor except for a Mexican flag and a collection of brightly hued, and..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Love this tiny, tiny delight. The staff are always fantastic and the food seems to be much more "authentic" than other Mexican places I have..."

Philip Reeve

"My nephew is a big fan of Mexican food, so inevitably I found myself at Viva Mexico. Having now sampled most of the Mexican restaurants in..."

Anna Garland

"It has been a while since I last visited this casual eatery. And I must say the food there is fairly authentic. None of this 'burrito' business..."

Rosemary Young

"Must say great food. Love the red & green sauce. very authentic mexican . Food amazing but little overpriced. service so so . I genuinely think they..."

Lovee Agarwal

"Best Mexican in town boys and girls!I have been multiple times and every time I go back to the enchiladas with cheese sauce I am made. The..."

JustEatForF#$kSake

"Go here often and always find the place to be great. Food is always nice and the guys who work there are always friendly.The place is..."

Josh

"Over the last year, the cooking has been up and down. But the last few times, we've noticed a marked and consistent improvement of food and..."

Jade M.

"I really love this place! I taught English in Mexico years ago and this is the closest I've found to authentic Mexican food so far in New Zealand...."

Jenny Browne

"The food here is good, however, the prices have been slowly rising and what used to be great value for money is not so much any more.Good..."

Craigy Lee

"Oh yummy! The best Mexican food I have experienced in all my travels. Plus they cater for my gluten free needs which is a massive..."

Eunice Cooks

"I was never much of a "foodie" in the past, and previously would never have even Tried Mexican food - but I absolutely LOVE and Adore Viva Mexico!..."

Mark Pointon

"A great place to experience authentic Mexican food! All the food is delicious but totally recommend La sopa de tortilla, the tortilla soup! It's..."

Akiko K

"Very tasty! Definitely recommend eating in rather than taking away though. Take aways tends to be a real mess which is always disappointing when you..."

Courtney

"I love viva Mexico, so nice to have cheapish, fast, tasty food that's different from the usual Indian, Asian etc. I have enjoyed everything so far..."

Louise

"My husband and I had mexican food for the first time. Loved it!I tried one of the Enchiladas i think the Queso? Yum! Very good..."

Elicia Mansey

"It's hard to find an authentic Mexican meal in New Zealand - but Viva Mexico gets very close. It's definitely not gourmet, but Mexican is supposed..."

John

"Went last night for the first time. There was a wait for about 5 minutes for a table, and we were initially seated outside. A hot water bottle was..."

Yum O

"Vegetarian quesadillas are so good here, a great addition to Wellington's diverse and cultured eating places. Will come back to try the other Mexican..."

Mac

"The best Mexican food in Wellington! Great food, service and atmosphere. This is authentic mexican food. The staff are awesome, they always ask how..."

Jay Soma

"Yummy little mexican eatery! Great prices and such a cute set up, felt like I was in Mexico! The hand designed menus are a nice touch..."

Siobhan

"Like everyone says it's great, cheap, tasty and fast. Nothing is a problem for them. I go here all of the time and the food is great. Go to Viva..."

Trina Saffioti

"I was introduced this place by one of my friends who probably eats there once a week. Can't fault this place for affordability, freshness and..."

Penny

"Just had lunch here. So good. Awesome, awesome food. Loving the Mexican colas. Nice touch. The fish tacos and enchilada are my..."

Cedric Mason

"I personally think this is not only the best Mexican food in Wellington, but also all of New Zealand, and also pretty much the best food of any kind..."

Lisa Yonker

"The best Mexican food ever in this part of the world. I'm from Mexico City and this people are making my life so comfortable. New Zealand is a..."

Felipe Sanchez

"My all-time favourite lunchtime/dinner (quick and easy) stopovers! Easily, one of Wellington's best hidden cheap-eats. Food is amazing, and..."

Alice Khaw

"I grew up in California and one thing I miss since living in Wellington, is some good Mexican food. Tried the other places around, Flying Burrito B..."

Agatha Fromm

"My favourite restaurant in Wellington by far.The staff have always been pleasant, even though the restaurant is always full to capacity. The..."

Laura W

"Best Mexican in Wellington, by far. Everything on the menu is wonderful- try the stuffed jalapenos, they're my fave. Each main comes with a side..."

Frances Ratner

"Love it, come often, always leave happy. Having lived in LA for many years, this is a bit like going back to a cantina without the long flight. Food..."

Aidrian S

"Been three times and had excellent food and wonderful service. I generally prefer "more expensive" places for dinner but this gem is too good to pass..."

Tracy

"I am appalled by Arthur's review it sounds as though he was in a bad mood before he even walked through the door. Viva Mexico is an excellent place..."

Brian Gunning

"Not sure you can go wrong with Viva Mexico awesome people and some of the best food in town, when we go away it's the first place we want to come..."

Rose Kirkup

"The best Mexican in the capital. It is fresh and authentic. A bright and fantastic casual dining..."

SiennaMarcs

"Arthur you don't know what your talking about. I am in no way affiliated with the owners but this place is one of my favorite places to..."

Peanut

"This little restaurant is amazing, delicious and cheap. The staff are awesome and they sell Mexican beer too. I love the way it's hidden away down..."

Woo 17

"This restaurant is amazing. The queso sauce and the green sauce are as good as anything you would get in Texas/Mexico/San Diego. So delicious. Also,..."

ReginaGeorge

"Excellent place. Cheap food, good atmosphere. Fast service.The outside looks a bit dated/out of the way. But don't let that stop..."

Vincent G

"The most authentic Mexican in Wellington and since getting back from Mexico we've tried a few! The food here is always excellent and the owners are..."

Louise Griffin

"We had a voucher for this place so randomly tried it. It was amazing and we will totally be back to pay full price! Excellent food and great service...."

Miranda

"Excellent & authentic. Really enjoyed dinner & lunch here last weekend. It's hard in NZ to find good Mexican food - this is one of the..."

Clarkie

"Best Mexican in Wellington. Been here so many times and it's always delicious. I loved it since they opened few years ago and the new owners..."

Strega

"We went here for lunch and the food is crazy delicious. Great value! Highly..."

Reviewer007

"Tried this recently after being it recommended to me by a friend and can say that hands down this is the best Mexican I've tried in Wellington. I'd..."

Jake Wratt

"WOW! Most amazing takeaways I have had in a long time, and glad I got takeaways as shoveling that delicious food in my mouth would have been very..."

Safia

"My girlfriend and I decided to go to Viva Mexico after reading all the reviews on this site. We were not disappointed. Without a doubt the best..."

Leeroy

"I visited Viva Mexico after hearing that they'd had a change of ownership and a sprucing up and was absolutely thrilled with the new place. It's had..."

Misha Smith

"The only authentic mexican food I have found on the north island. The flavors are fresh and delicious. The owner is a lovely person and happy to talk..."

Kerntastic

"One of the best meals you can have in Wellington. The Golden Tacos are very tasty and the Cheesy Enchiladas are a MUST. Rich flavours and cheap meals..."

Christopher Buchanan

"The best Mexican food in New Zealand. Actually, perhaps the only REAL Mexican food in New Zealand. And the best tomatillo salsa I have ever had..."

Audrey Washburn

"Love it! The flavours are just amazing. Very authentic. Highly..."

Strega

"Easily the most authentic Mexican in Wellington, though I think Burrito Brothers is better (it's double the price though!) Viva Mexico is charming..."

Brian H

"Yep, by far the best Mexican food in Wellington. The hours are a bit frustrating - would like to take people there for dinner sometimes -..."

Jet

"Easily the best Mexican restaurant in the city. It's a small cosy place without any of the typical Wellington fancy-shmancyness (like really..."

Mike

"It’s hard to find an authentic Mexican meal in New Zealand – but Viva Mexico gets very close. It’s definitely not gourmet, but Mexican is..."

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