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Havana Bar And Restaurant

91/100 (1438 ratings)

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" Cute dining area. The outdoor bar area is great to have a drink first before dinner. Tried the tasting menu which was delicious and reasonably..."

Lily_nz80

"interesting and fun vibes, the staff were also highly attentive and friendly. however, as the restaurant was full, we had to be moved to the bar..."

Hi

"I was recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. Right from the moment we walked in, where someone offered to take our coats you were made to..."

Bruce Mackintosh

"This was recommended by our hotel, and they were right on. They told us they had killer cocktails. So true. They told us it was funky and eclectic -..."

Megha Dogra

"Arrived at 7ish where all the bar was almost full. We grabbed some tapas and some drinks. All the food and drinks were fairly good. We loved the..."

Shirley Yu

"The coolest bar in nz! NOT a lot for vegans but the crushed potatoes, mushroom dish and YAMS were yummo went with 5 others who said their food was..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"Delicious food and lovely ambience. Definitely recommend the beef brisket! The sangria was very yummy. The decor was very cute and staff were very..."

Maggie Jaques

"My first time to be here having met some friends for a few drinks. It's a little gem that's hidden from the main thoroughfare, and I'm not surprised..."

DrJ G

"This unorthodox hidden gem is a well known secret and is located right behind campus. Coincidence? Went in with a group of friends on a regular..."

Mana

"A wedding anniversary treat. We had heard so many good things about Havana we came with very high expectations and didn't have them..."

Philip Reeve

"Fantastic atmosphere and food. Great service. Highlights are definitely the braised cabbage, and the pork belly. 10/10 would go again! Not a bad word..."

Paul Stone

"What a neat little place for a night out. Great atmosphere and cool ambience with a VERY eclectic bunch of diners. We had two wines, a coffee and..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Great live bands & spectacular cocktails, extensive menu of the classics and modern creations. Awesome fun vibe all round on any given night...."

Jay

"Tapas at Havana is as Wellington as it gets, it's also as good as it gets when it comes to modern uber cool dining. I'll keep this one short -..."

Kiwi Kelvin

"My BF and I had the fish, beef fillet skewers and pork cheek with mash for lunch, which cost $61 and both of us were only half full. I know they are..."

Carina Chang

"The tapas are delicious. This little bar has great vibe for a couple or small group. Service is always friendly and pretty prompt, we ordered our..."

Lee

"My partner and I had dinner and cocktails. Firstly we love Havana as a bar and the drinks are top knotch. The food was delicious I just wish the..."

Kate S

"The service was slick and friendly, and we had a great time sharing the various courses, without any arguments over who got what! For a large group..."

Andrew Turner

"Friendly, but busy waitstaff (Saturday night) who do not speak Spanish, wide selection of beverages in different price ranges. Small portions..."

Feather Davis

"Service was impeccable with wait staff not only professionally attendant but likable and personal. Despite gosling with a dozen others for a much..."

Beck

"Took hubby out for suprise birthday dinner. Tables were full when we arrived and was a bit of a wait. Was advised to order drink next door. Drinks..."

Sonya Kooiman

"I absolutely love this place, service is always great and the food is presented beautifully! It's hard to fault it, keep up the great..."

Richie G Wa

"Been a few times. Restaurant food and service both good but very busy. Good for groups but time consuming. Would recommend intimate dinners at the..."

CCb

"A nice quiet place with a homely ambiance, I really enjoyed dinner at Havana. The kai was delicious and the service was excellent. We had a couple of..."

Marcia Murray

"Had a girls night out here, and we could not find fault with any of the lovely tapas dishes. Two stand-outs were the aged beef skewers that were..."

Elizabeth Heeg

"Thoroughly enjoyed. Had Tapas and cocktails, was beautiful. The prawns tasted like I was in Argentina and the accents and service of the staff to..."

Emma Saunders

"I love this place, the food is delicious, the setting comfortable and stylish and the staff knowledgable, friendly and professional. They have a..."

Rose

"My partner and I came here over the weekend to celebrate two years together.We had been to Havana before as part of a very large group, and left..."

Jay E

"This is probably the best service I've had all year... not to mention fantastic food and a kick-ass wine list with some interesting Old World..."

Dean Cornish

"As vegetarians we chose this as it had options for us and we found the food generous, delicious and interesting. Was worth the 30 minute walk and we..."

Simon Drewery

"A group of six of us had lunch at Havana last Friday, and Havana put on a great performance for us.The lunch menu really is a series of..."

Paul Kulhavy

"Everything was amazing! I've been to Havana a few times for drinks and love the vibe and atmosphere there, but this is the first time i've eaten..."

Tess Dunford

"I walk past this place just about every day and finally got around to going. The service was excellent the decor extremely comfortable especially..."

Jason Milne

"I cant fault my evenings I have had at Havana bar recently. I love the new restaurant and they change the menu weekly with inspired seasonal fresh..."

Laura Wilson

"I adore this place and visit as often as I can - and not just because of the wonderful decor that I find rather interesting (check out the canoe)...."

Deanna Lysaght

"Thank goodness the waitress asked us if we has been there before, our group said no. The lovely waitress then explained portion size was small and..."

Puku Princess

"it’s a balmy summer night and you and your friends are feeling breezy. two cute little cottages are winking in the distance beckoning you in...."

Kai Luv

"Fantastic food and exceptional hospitality. Every dish is faultless👍🏻 I had an amazing birthday dinner here. Thanks a lot 🙏🏻 Highly..."

Steward Leung

"Such a beautiful place at the capital! 🇳🇿Enjoyed every bite there! They have tapas style with so many good options at the menu and the seasonal..."

Nohemi Tijerina

"Lovely meal. The zucchini tart was amazing, as were the prawns. Everything was so good. Really nice staff and a chill atmosphere..."

Zak Lahgazi

"I had a pleasant visit at this little bar. The ambiance was awesome, and the staff were very friendly. They had a good selection of beverages, and I..."

Robin de Bruin

"Great atmosphere and service, staff is friendly. I've been there for drinks and I'd totally recommend the Caipirinha, one of the best cocktails there..."

Luiza Lima

"Thank goodness our morning ferry was cancelled or we might never have found this place...we both had the chef's menu (pescatarian version) and every..."

Alison Glew

"Funky vibe, dudes turning LPS added to an already cool vibe. Cool layout and decor. Cool and pleasant..."

Quintin Austin

"if I could give this place 10/10, I’d give it 15. honestly the service was amazing. the servers and the chefs were all so lovely and accomodating...."

Waimarama Tapiata-Bright

"Havana is a very reliable bar to enjoy a good cocktail and snacks. The atmosphere is private and chill; The service and food are always to point. The..."

María Paz Cárcamo Agüero

"Wonderful, I'm blown away by the service, comes second to none. Was such a treat and blows away the competition. The drinks were wet and stiff and..."

Zipitsweety

"Friendly service, delicious food. Highly recommend the bread and garlic dip, the eggplant schnitzel, fish of the day (Snapper) was cooked to..."

Lou M

"Great bar with a really good atmosphere but the food and the service needs some serious attention. Told the waitress I was not in a hurry and all..."

Nick Pattillo

"We were a large group and had a set menu Fantastic service by all the staff, food was delicious and there was lots of it. Great value for money...."

Jan Thompson

"If you like great service and and “intimate “ setting this place is for you. Cocktails are great especially blowie in the corner is my favourite...."

Dale Mooney

"We were recommended Havana by a friend of a work friend and weren't really sure what to expect. Cuban food? Given me and my wife's dietary..."

Jonathan Dasani

"Celebrated a birthday here last night and we were all blown away by the food, wine, and amazing service. Highly..."

Holly Buttress

"What a little gem in the heart of Wellington. Great atmosphere, very cosy. We all ordered something different from the menu and shared it. The meals..."

Roderick Phillips

Aunty Mena's Vegetarian Cafe

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"Hey guys, hope your day is great. Here is a Throwback Thursday post of my visit to Aunty Mena’s Vegetarian Restaurant & Cafe located in Cuba..."

Veeral Patel

"I liked that they used fresh veges instead of frozen which is a big plus, for example broccoli was crunchy and there was fresh bokchoy, but it wasn't..."

Iunki

"Very nice and cheap vegan asian restaurant, however its always quite packed with limited seating and extremely overheated in the restaurant. The food..."

Melanie Schlup

"Affordable, vegan, delicious and fast....."

Ronia Ibrahim

"Nice cozy place. I tried Tom yum (large) soup with extra veggies along with some Pan fried dumplings. Soup was perfect for this cold weather,..."

Sid

"Friendly staff, I often come here to purchase vegan dishes for my daughter.It always busy here, a wide range of vegan dishes on offer, we will..."

Tim 51

"A great place to go if you are/are going out with someone who is vegetarian or vegan - i am not - and i loved the food. It is so tasty and very..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"I love Aunty Menas! My go-to place for vegetarian. I’m not even vegetarian but their food is so good, I’d probably choose it over a lot of..."

Steff.ho

"This place is so good, the atmosphere isn't high class however the food is fantastic. Definitely recommend the roti curry, noodles, and fried rice...."

Umang D

"Cheap n cheerful and delish! Love that I can eat anything on the menu here and not worry about criss contamination in woks etc. The food came out..."

Eating My Way Around

"I am a meat lover but I love this place food quick hot and tasty , the portions are large and economical/cheap what more can you ask for. This place..."

Theresa King

"Simple and delicious. Full of unique mena charm. Always satisfies. Working my way through the menu slowly. And it’s next door to my work! #winning..."

Mangaweka

"I have just transitioned into a vegetarian lifestyle and I must say if you are missing meat this is the place you want to go! All the meat is mock so..."

Brooklyn

"This was my third time here and I have thoroughly enjoyed everything each time. The food is cooked so quickly and everything we’ve ordered is..."

Saffron Clark

"Yum Vegetarian foods! We ordered nasi goreng and wonton vege soup, and surprised how they can make vegetarian foods taste that good. The sago longan..."

Veronica Dharma

"So good! Large portion sizes, quick service, quick preparation, really lovely staff. All of the starters are amazing, I could eat them for..."

Anna Tremayne

"Very tasty laksa and veg chicken curry. Cosy and homely feel too. Will eat here again! The portion sizes were also very good and it was fairly busy..."

Cheryll Singh

"After looking for a lot of fancy restaurant options, me & my partner always end up visiting this place for the simple, delicious, comfort food that..."

Megha Belliwali

"Aunty Mena's is a delight!Being a vegan it is such an easy place to go to and feel free with the menu options! I seriously can't stress..."

Bakers Corner

"Went here for lunch with a couple of the cousins and really did not expect much from a shop where the inside resembled a local food outlet in Asia..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"Tasty food, good service, nice atmosphere. It has no steps so accessible to wheelchairs, but the tables get really close to the counter and some..."

Kate Gf, Df, V

"I have many fond memories of Aunty Menas. It was a real highlight for me before I moved to Wellington and would just visit. The vegetarian and vegan..."

The Food Snob

"Wonderful place to get filling food~Really enjoyed the nice big Mee Goreng (I'm not actually sure about the name...)which can feed a king..."

Vera Yiu

"Friday dinner here. Unassuming place, easy to walk past. We went on a recommendation.Eclectic no frills place, which I quite..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Great place to get some cheap filling food! The bbq 'pork' buns are delicious and I've been back twice to have them. Nice big plates of noodles! Very..."

EsmeEats

"So I have to start of by saying everything here is delicious. The tricky part, is knowing whether or not some of the items are healthy and just..."

Stacy Heyman

"Hmm - not a vege but open to delicious food - unfortunately this experience was not great advertisement for Vege restaurants.The food started..."

Brent

"as a big meat eater was slightly skepitcal. but they delivered a great veggie lakasa and extra chilli for me. would eat again here. good value and..."

Ohhh Neil

"I am not a vegetarian and probably never will be. Having said that I enjoyed my meal at aunty mena's. The food was good and the price was about..."

Steve Cleland

"The best of the best. Good service but most of all good food. I usually go for the mock chicken laksa or curry noodle but have never been..."

Vegetable Man

"Yes!!! Reasonably priced and totally delicious vegetarian/vegan grub. Id go for dumpling laksa, get some roti on the side and mop up that soupy shit...."

Hungover Munch Kid

"On my first visit I had the Mee Goreng noodles which were so delicious. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the veges were fresh and perfect..."

Sanjeev Rana

"After hearing such great things about Aunty Menas I thought I would give it a go. I had the laksa which was really good! The vegetarian fritter balls..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Not a vegan or vegetarian but was curious about Aunty Mena. I had the curry noodle dish which was very flavoursome and filling! I love a good curry..."

India Shores

"Aunty mena's is fantastic. The best choice in Wellington for vegetarians and Vegans (I have a lot of vegetarian and vegan friends so it's an easy..."

Lucy Wills

"Went there twice. Laksa is my favourite dish and it tastes similar as the dish I had in Malaysia. My Kiwi friends recommend dumplings. Unfortunately,..."

Holly He

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Eugie Boyd

"Being one of the only exclusively vegetarian restaurants in wellington I had wanted to try aunty menas for a long time! I had the curry noodles which..."

Sophie Hunter

"So yummy! Spring rolls with mushroom in it and veggies 👌🏽 The veggie balls are also so tasty! Time efficient, clean and great service ,..."

Assalazarian

"I'm a bit of a regular, courtesy of a vegan friend I was put into this place. The food is great and the service is great. Cool atmosphere and a great..."

Alex Shatford

"Really impressed. I originally thought the Zomato rating might have been because its 'vegetarian' and there are not many full vego places out there..."

Team Thomas

"Good 'ol reliable Aunty Mena's. Whenever we didn't want to go out out for dinner or cook, we could always rely on takeaway from Aunty Mena's. When we..."

Crissy

"The staffs were friendly. I was greeted warmly once i entered. It wasnt packed with people (which is good as i dont like crowd). My chicken laksa..."

Apple Chan

"Always loved the food here! Such a variety of options considering it is a Vegetarian restaurant and they're all cooked to perfection consistently..."

The_Vegetarian

"Best Malaysian / Chinese food in town. By far the best vegan food I have ever tried. If you go there, try the Curry Noodle, Roti Chanai or Curry..."

Deborah Ramos

"As always Aunty Mena's delivers the goods! I opted for the normal laksa forgoing my usual mock chicken laksa and all the great flavour was there. My..."

Mikaere Kopeke-Te Aho

"I was first introduced to Aunty Menas a few years ago when I was vegan and fell in love with the food and staff so much that I still come here..."

BKL

"Amazing food at the heart of Wellington! Amazing Malaysian food at relatively affordable prices in the heart of Wellington! The laksa was..."

Onkar

"I love Aunty Mena's because it is affordable, good food that is also vegetarian. I reckon the best thing on the menu is the Veggie Ball Laksa -..."

Eleanor Hay

"Customer service is great, the food is yummy and inexpensive and the place is nice, great for hanging out with friends.I'm sure everyone agrees..."

Vanille O

"Its really hard to find an amazing restaurant that caters purely to vegetarians/vegans. I can not stop raving about the service and food. The staff..."

Alanna

"There have been many veg restaurants in Wellington over the years, over 15 in the past 30 years, from my recollection. Only one has lasted, and that..."

Eric

"The food is beyond amazing. The atmosphere could be improved, but it is clean. The food is what really matters and to be honest I'm not looking..."

Emma Eames

"I love Aunty Mena's have been going there since it opened. The staff are friendly, the food is amazing, particularly the laksa and the curry..."

Jo

"The best vegan food ever super clean and super friendly people...in my opinion is the best vegan food in NZ. Sometimes we just travel from Wanganui..."

Yuri Martinez

"its my restaurant favorite !!!! awesome vegan meat awesome food super taste i love it..The food is excellent value, ...Have been going for there for..."

Jonny

"I absolutely love Aunty Mena's! Delicious food, every time! Have been going for there for years, and every time the food is delicious. My personal..."

Jessica

"Aunty Mena's restaurant is my favourite restaurant to eat, so I visit there pretty regularly. The food is excellent value, very flavoursome (without..."

Anna Sunter

"Just brilliant! Laksa is awesome, staff are friendly. Every time I visit Wellington it is a must..."

James

"Forget what the place looks like inside and outside, just concentrate on the food and its preparation and taste!If you want a fancy..."

Norman Denham

"I have to disagree with the poster who said that Aunty Mena's is dirty. It is definitely NOT dirty! Like many inexpensive asian restaurants, it has a..."

George

"Amazing food and relaxed atmosphere. Truly a delight. I have sampled many dishes ata this establishment and each new concoction surpasses its..."

Connie

"Great Malaysian Chinese vegetarian & vegan varieties here!A favourite with us -- there is always something to try by the season -..."

Vids

"I've been to this restaurant at least ten times and have never been unimpressed. The food is amazing. The staff are friendly. The establishment is..."

Sarah

"A big fan of Aunty Mena's. We've been there several times over the last 6 months and the food is consistently good. Service is fantastic and the..."

Amy

"Although this restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside, the food is amazing and definitely worth trying. This place is a little gem, they..."

Jade Keeley

"Great food well..."

Martin Watson

"From the decor it looks like many of the Asian type restaurants down Cuba street. Not so flashy chairs, tables a little squished together but oh my..."

Puku Princess

"Another Wellington institution, one of the best vegetarian/vegan place on the city. The dumplings laksa is absolutely incredible along side the rest..."

Andrea Merlo

"The restaurant was a bit unkempt but acceptable. Service was ok, but they seemed happy to move people around after they had been seated. Not a..."

Mark

"Definitely delightful place to go for vegan food. We ordered Deep fried Wonton, Laska Chicken (Mock) and Nasi Lemak and were amazed by the taste and..."

An Luong

"Love to eat here when I’m in Wellington. So many vegan options it’s great. Tasty laksa and nasi..."

Ellen T

"Whole place is vegan, fast turnover didn't have to wait to long for a table. Not fancy dining simple and great affordable food. Will be back to try..."

Daniel Scherwitzel

"Delicious food and friendly service. An incredible vegetarian / vegan restaurant with a lot of different options. The staff is very friendly and can..."

Ugo Tsimaratos

"One of my all time favourites. Aside from being 100% vegan, all their dishes are an absolute delight and don't break the bank. Personnel is friendly..."

Timothy Claassens

"Only had the Laksa, strongly recommend, coconut soup, light spice, lots of tofu and a few different textures, udon like thick noodles, yum. Great on..."

Kassie Dwarika

"Amazing vegan food. Everything is vegan. Highly recommend the Laksa, the Roti Chennai, and the drumsticks. Easily some of the best vegan food in..."

Thomas

"For vegans it’s must go!! Best vegan laksa ever, full of flavor, big portions and nice service. 5✨ are not enough for this gem and the prices are..."

Katerina Chromikova

"The best vegetarian restaurant in Cuba street. Good traditional vegetarian food as well as the fake meat kind. Highly recommended..."

Mary

"Absolutely gorgeous vegan food every time! I live in Lower Hutt and it's worth the trip. People travel from Eketahuna for this! Best food hands down..."

Samantha

"A hole in the wall vegetarian /vegan restaurant with a simple but tasty fare. Menu consist SE Asian and Cantonese dishes. Imitation meat and chicken..."

Eugenio Bacordo

"I can't praise Aunty Mena's highly enough. I've eaten here several times, and everything was spectacular (especially the Laksa and Dumpling Laksa)...."

Matt Ruby

"Went on a Thursday at 1830 and the place was packed, but we got a table for two quite quickly. We ordered the nuggets for $8 and two mains which were..."

Stanley Dunthorne

"Delicious food! Love the laksa noodle soup! Great prices and food quality.. I highly recommend it if you are looking for vegan/veg..."

maria jose amaro

"So amazing! This is the best of any type of Asian food I’ve had in New Zealand for sure. The steam buns and potato curry were perfect. The service..."

Amber Macey

"Delicious curry laksa, vegan and full of goodness. The place is a hole in the wall in Cuba Street, with a loyal following and commendable menu filled..."

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