The best Pancakes in Wellington | Sluurpy updated in April

"We presented at lunch with 7 people and they accommodated us with a smile at a bit of a smaller table because other tables were reserved. The service..."

Angela Smith

Reed

"Amazing restaurant! We had the shrimp mango salad and it was oh so good! Also our main dish was absolutely perfect! The staff was super friendly and..."

Tom Mazur

"Delicious, big portions. We ordered too much! Fresh, fast and tasty with attentive. On-to-it staff for such a busy night. Would..."

Tiger

"Have to say this may be the first time to visit Khmer food and I have to say "very impressive". Food are very delicious, staff are very friendly and..."

Ada Smith

"Delicious food. I definitely enjoyed our meal. The amok was flavorful and the ban chow was really good..."

Phil C

"So beautiful and tasty I had the beef Saraman, Coconut Mojitto and Prawn Dumplings and everything was faultless. Can’t wait to go..."

Emily C

Ti Kouka Cafe

"Lovely little cafe. Came for lunch and I had the kumara salad and my partner had the fish, both were delicious. Only downside is there aren’t a lot..."

Kayla Widdowson

"Food here is always on point! From simple baked goods to heart filling lunches. The Burger Wellington entry is always a must try!! Great service with..."

Mareko Panapa

"Staff were very attentive and friendly. Lovely array of brunch options. I had the eggs benedict option from the specials. The potato rostie was..."

Mon

"Never had a burger better than this! Came here ft brunch and had Pork burger with spicy pear sauce. Lovely ambience with city view and great..."

Tontri Das

"For those "old school" Wellingtonions, this is the old Katipo cafe... With a makeover. I stopped in for breakfast today, and was pleasantly..."

The Wanderer

"Lovely cafe, really well located, I'll come back one day and properly dine in the restaurant section so I can give a more informed opinion. The staff..."

Mana

"Only made it to Ti Kouka during WOAP. Based on this visit, the constant business is justified. Relaxed atmosphere with an interesting selection of..."

Josh

"Bit hard to find but worth the search! Nicely appointed, cosy place upstairs. Loved the boiled eggs and soldiers for breakfast. The omelette was full..."

Irish Eyes

"What a hidden gem! Booked a group of us in on a busy Saturday morning. I had the halloumi and pumpkin on toast. Divine - generous portion of..."

Emily Pavey

"What a great hidden treasure!I've been walking passed this place for so long and finally went in for lunch, so glad I did!The food here is..."

BethHolden

"Great lunchPlatter and chipsWent at 1 and it was chokkaWent back at 2 and it was clear. Nice service, casual atmosphere.Great..."

Richard Roberts

"My sister, mum and I went for lunch on a Friday. Coffee was very quick, but our meals took 45min to arrive after we had ordered. No apologies or..."

Joanna Koat

"Great little cafe in central Wellington. I had the plum and oat pancake with some streaky bacon. The pancake was crispy on the edges and fluffy in..."

Jacq

"LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I've already been in twice this week for coffees. Today I bought a salted caramel GF cookie just to see how the food intolerant..."

Crumpet King

"I came to Ti Kouka Cafe in hopes of finding a nice meal and comfy place to read a book while travelling home thru Wellington, this place went beyond..."

Bonnie Humphrey

"Ti Kouka hides at the top of a staircase in the middle of Wellington's CBD above a busy street below. Upstairs, you'll find a rustic style dining..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Cute place in cbd. Quite busy. Good coffee and service. We had those black beans with chorizos and the omelettes. The black beans were really nice. I..."

Jay

"Only ordered two things but the lamb salad was so tasty. Perfect combination of crisp outside bits and tender meat. Exactly what I needed. I also was..."

Abri8901

"I've only ever been here for coffee but it's a really nice place, somewhat hidden away, with a slightly "funky" feel to it but not to the point of..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"Baked eggy tomato basil cheesey pleasure served w toasted sourdough & good coffee. My morning just got instantly better. The best breakfast to start..."

Jennifer Collinson

"Ti Kouka was introduced to me by a friend and i am forever thankful she did so! It is hidden upstairs on the busy Willis Street, giving it a private..."

J Isla

"Awesome cafe, been twice now. Amazing food and coffee, super chill staff who are really friendly and easy going. Love it, I'll definitely be..."

Vin Elliott

"delicious food and good service.. the smoked fish was cooked perfectly and the homemade tartar sauce was superb. a fantastic light lunch unrivalled..."

Salya

"You could be walking up the stairs to a shady club of ill repute, the offices of a c-grade dentist or perhaps, as in old b-grade b/w movies, the..."

Duncan Galletly

"This place is amazing! The white polenta porridge is incredible, such delicate flavours in the polenta go do well with the rhubarb. The coffee is..."

Christine

"Awesome food and lovely coffee and lovely staff this is one of my favourite cafe in Wellington. Even I can't go there so often staff remember my..."

Asalato55

"Having walked down Willis Street countless times, I must have passed by Ti Kouka Cafe more times then I can imagine. However, I never thought of..."

Jenjaroo

"Good lovely food at this beautiful cafe that is tucked away upstairs on Willis Street. I have always been impressed with the food here. I have..."

Rosemary Young

"Have never been disappointed with the food at this lovely cafe. This visit was day one of Wellington on a plate. I chose the burger which was tasty...."

Philip Reeve

"Having walked down Willis Street countless times, I must have passed by Ti Kouka more times then I can imagine. However, I never thought of heading..."

Jenjaroo

"Ti kouka is one of my favourite brunch spots for a couple of reasons; one they can make almost everything on their menu gluten free, two there coffee..."

Mind The Crumbs

"Just love this place, especially with the 2 for 1 deal in the entertainment book. Pays to book at it gets really busy. Had the fresh line caught..."

Miss Persistant

"We visited Ti Kouka on a rainy Wellington afternoon and it was a lovely experience. Friendly staff greeted us on arrival and provided speedy and..."

Kat Dugdale

"These guys do an awesome broccoli salad!! Seriously good!! It has flaked almonds, feta and preserved lemon, garlic etc in it which makes it really..."

As

"...Chai Latte was different… not so sweet, much more spicy. I had a salted caramel cookie with it – amazing! I would go back just for the cookie...."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Service is a bit shabby, slow and at times rude but always so precise .I do this place sometimes with friends for lunch and the foods good if you're..."

Fredrick Mantle

"Came for lunch on Tuesday and got the smoked fish, the egg custard was unbelievable! So good, I had to come back for lunch today. I got the special..."

Cassie Callard

"I came in last Saturday for the WOAP menu and it was delicious. When I am in the CBD I ALWAYS go to Ti Kouka. I've been there at least 15 times and..."

Lucas Putnam

"Great food and service, pays to book though as they get very..."

HRM

"Breathtakingly good! How have I not been here before...? Almost all menu options can be done GF. I went on a week day at lunch time. It was very..."

Malcolm Shearer

"Awesome! We were evacuated half way through our meal due to a fire alarm. When we got back inside the staff took our meals away and brought us a new,..."

Kendra

"Staff were very friendly. Drinks came out promptly despite a full house. Food soon after that. The Chicken Hotdog was nice although a little pricey...."

Joel Edwards

"A friend and I had lunch here on Saturday and it was breathtakingly good. I'm quite difficult to impress, but I was very impressed with my..."

Georgina Guscott

"I booked for 20 people for lunch - the first day of the new menu. The food was nothing short of awesome and the service and friendliness of the..."

Vanessa Matthews

"I recently took a friend to Ti Kouka Cafe for a special lunch to celebrate her birthday and it was a lovely experience. The food was delicious, the..."

Ronda Sangster

"My husband and I went for brunch on Saturday and enjoyed it so much we found ourself back for a birthday lunch on Monday after we discovered where..."

Kara I

"We visited Ti Koura last week for a quick business lunch - it just happened to co-incide with Wellington on a plate so burgers we ordered ! The lamb..."

Biggie C

"We went for Friday night dinner for the Wellington on a Plate menu. Wonderful, wonderful. Sat by the window at a neat table looking down at the..."

Angela Walker

"Excellent food and services! We ordered 2 x smoked fish dishes with a bowl of hand cut chips to share, really satisfied with the taste and quantity...."

Vera Mukai

"5 stars, without a moment's hesitation. They EVEN asked if we would like another coffee when they delivered the food! Imagine a cafe that actually..."

Mr.Stevens

"The food is fantastic and adventurous, interesting and full of flavour. The staff are a perfect mix of friendly and professional, but it is the..."

Gerard

"Ti Kouka was the venue for our daughter's 21st celebration. We live in Christchurch so all arrangements were made with the manager by telephone or..."

Malcolm Taylor

"We enjoyed lunch at Ti Kouka last week, and were thoroughly impressed with the food. Absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and easy. I like..."

Karen Shorter

"Me, my partner and my toddler went here during a Monday lunchtime. It was pretty impressive. We weren't kept waiting and could choose where..."

Reviewer007

"Awesome food great service and very..."

James

"Delicious!!I had line caught fish with cauliflower risotto and coffee. The staff are very nice and helpful. I highly recommend it to..."

Lisa

"Dined at Ti Kouka last night for dinner and was thoroughly enjoyable! Excellent, friendly staff, fabulous fabulous scrummy food at an affordable..."

Aimee Morris

"Out of the way upstairs with an unassuming decor. All of which belie the fact that there is a seriously good chef at work here. We came here to try..."

Kai Luv

"Came here to try their well-known beef brisket burger. Without regret, it was absolutely amazing. So far the best burger I’ve tried. Coffee taste..."

Jay K

"We had scrambled eggs on toast. The service for the eggs was a bit slow, even with not many customers, but the drinks came promptly. The eggs were..."

Alison White

"Lovely little upstairs cafe - couldn't find it at first as was looking at ground floor shops, so look for the sign to guide your way. Polite service..."

Toni Brown

"Had the poached eggs with a side of avocado, and was cooked to perfection. Coffee was beautiful and service was great. Atmosphere is relaxing and..."

Natalie Grant

"Lovely cafe, great coffee, nice amenities. Also really interesting art in here, and a great..."

Matt Aldridge

"Always great service. Delightful decor. Good energy without being loud. Delicious food - the halloumi starter was perfect, and the cubed hashbrowns..."

Truis Ormsby-Martin

"Went there for Wellington on a plate. The burger and beer combo was amazing! Great service..."

Max Makheri

"Not much selection for vegans, but they are happy to help you find something you'd like. The staff were lovely and the ambience was pleasant in our..."

Richard Taylor

"Really friendly staff with great selection of food. Love the relaxed feel of the place. The food was well presented and it tasted soo good. I'm a..."

natesan sabesan

"Great businessbreakfast venue. Entrance a bit hard to..."

Gary Wicks

Gpo

Accepts American Express

Seating

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Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered the lamb blackstrap along with the chocolate desert. That blackstrap was amazing the layer of fat added a great texture, the 🍆 was a good..."

#fatlyfe

"Great breakfast buffet selection. loved how the baked beans were homemade and not from a can! Even the sausages and hashbrowns tasted homemade too!..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"We visited tonight to celebrate our recent engagement. After dining twice before, and enjoying the size of the meals we returned today to find a new..."

Natalie

"Just had the most absolutely amazing food experience here! Love the plate concept, sized between entree and main.. so hubbie and I had 2 plates and..."

Kathi Jeeves

"I visited chameleon a couple months ago. I loved it. Still the best restaurant in town. Very lovely staff and delicious food. Recommend it..."

Megha Dogra

Parcasso

"I have long been a fan of Chameleon Restaurant in Wellington, in fact, my Uncle took me here for lunch to celebrate my 16th birthday, oh so many..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Delicious food impeccably served. Great service as well. The special dessert nibbles for our birthday guests was amazing! We're looking forward to..."

Smalljude

"Booked a table for the wifes birthday, and took our two girls as well. Everyone was greeted on arrival which was nice and they had a wee range of..."

Team Thomas

"I ordered a vegan 6 course meal which was delicious and had 3 thoughtful dishes to choose from for the main. It was an impressive menu with helpful..."

Eve

"First rate breakfast buffet. Great selection of meats, eggs, fruits, pastries. The coffee wad full flavoured and strong. Service was first rate...."

TonyF3

"Me and the gf went on a Saturday night due to a recommendation. Greeted by pleasant and professional staff and got seated. Very good waitresses and..."

Eheng Chin

"Service was fast, and the food (set menu for the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo) was interesting and delicious. Had the prosciutto, apricot and feta. And the..."

Sherilyn Skinner

"Such awesome food but wow.. As we weren't guests of the hotel we were subject to some scrutiny from the staff. The feel that the staff gave us was..."

Amanda B

"We booked for a table of 12 in December for a birthday. I was looking forward to sampling the summer menu, as I hadn't been since winter which..."

Andrea Skews

"Chameleon won't be the cheapest place you go to, but that is to expected for a restaurant of this class.I've been here several times and..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"My Oh My, This is Such a wonderful restaurant, came here last weekend and had the most wonderful meal. The Deco is beautiful and the menu is changed..."

Christopher Powers

"Fantastic meal. Had the crayfish risotto with wasabi pearls. Couldn't really taste the wasabi but enjoyed the texture. Good amount of crayfish in the..."

Leona

"Restaurant was busy with the Brumbies filling up the restaurant so we dined in the bar today, got the sliders, 3 beef and 3 groper belly, they were a..."

Miss Persistant

"I went to chameleon after work on a weekday. The place looked great after it's refurb. We were warmly greeted and even my kids (5 & 3) we're..."

Mighty Will

"I was invited to dine as a guest to a foodie meet up at Chameleon Restaurant to sample their new autumn menu.When we first arrived we were..."

Jenjaroo

"I have eaten out rather a lot recently. When I was invited along to The Chameleon for dinner with a friend I did't really know what to expect.I..."

Muffin Mum

"Updated review: Went to Chameleon for another family member's birthday the other day and received great service again. The whitebait fritters really..."

LucyGoosey

"I was really looking forward to dining out here and from the look of the menu thought it would be wonderful. The food while in the main did not..."

SJK .

"Great service. Personable waiter. We went for the chocolate degustation menu during Wellington on a Plate, was amazing.Didn't like the..."

Kylie

"The winter menu is fabulous and none of us could help but RAVE about Ricky's flat bread! Delicious. A huge thank you to Saki who took such excellent..."

Bridget

"Its been many years since I have been to Chameleon but went there for dinner last night. My lamb shanks were heavenly, although probably a little too..."

Flossie

"Over the years I have eaten many times here at all times of the day. Personally, I have found the food to be good at lunch and dinner. Breakfast has..."

PeterMS

"Wow, best restaurant in Wellington. Tasty food. Great customer service. Friendly..."

Prasad Perera (TP)

"Amazing food and fantastic service. Great deals for dbl or triple..."

Sam Allen

"This place is a must for people who liked the exquisite dining. The vegan dishes are..."

Christian R. Timmann

"Food was great. But we were sitting under the air con and we all had jackets on but were not asked if we wanted to move. A bit..."

Jodine Waghorn

"Spectacular food and cocktails to match (Cake tin was the best cocktail I have had in New Zealand). Nice and relaxing ambience and very good..."

Jazzy

"Very happy with our dinner from here. It was very innovative and delicious. Meat came out a little red to our liking so we asked for it to be..."

Mari S

"Delicious food and great location, underrated as one of the top restaurants in Wellington. Would..."

Hannah Auckram

"Business lunch is very tasty. Nice quality and good mood. I recommended this..."

Jinkook Kim

"Great food and absolutely outstanding service. Elegant décor and a great location in Wellington's..."

Callum McKie (viiQ7C)

"Had an amazing lunch here, i had the duck and my friend had the snapper. Can not fault the food. Also amazing cocktails. As a couple we really..."

Tommy Parry

Rock Yard Restaurant

88/100 (1059 ratings)

"Without a doubt the best Vietnamese restaurant in Wellington. My partner and I are real foodies and we keep on going there weekly ,what is a good..."

Albert Bonnefous

"Beautiful meal indeed. One of the best tasting meal ever. Ohhhhh the flavours..."

Rhonda Henderson-Deakin

"Absolutely loved it here � I had the Vietnamese braised salmon dish SO..."

Bex Gardiner

"Food and service was fantastic as always. Cocktails were delicious, I tried 4 different ones and all were amazing. Food portions are very generous...."

Anneke Bhat

"Great food at great prices, and wonderful waitresses..."

William Nepe

"Great food and Great service..."

Symphorosa Yee

"Stopped in for lunch with my 1 year old today. The waitress was very accommodating, friendly and professional. Food was lovely and generous..."

Allanah Clark

"Delicious fresh and healthy food. Friendly staff, a gem in..."

Gerald Barr

"Best Vietnamese BYO in Welly! The food is very nice and the table decorations for birthdays are..."

Gen Duval

"Hi all, Rock yard is no longer BYO restaurant and have put together a fantastic new wine list with something for everyone. And we’ve selected..."

Phuong Pham

"Got the vegetarian pancake. Meal was a decent size, and tasted good, was impressed. However my meal came out after everyone else’s and the waiter..."

Seeessjay

"Pleasant environment yesterday evening with great vibe from two large groups of diners. Started with the Tasting Plate for two and it was..."

Wayne Nicol

"I've been here countless times and if im looking for a byo that serves decent food too this is it. The salmon fillet with rice is amazing. The beef..."

Vicki Wong

"I had never heard of this place till a friend suggested we heard there for dinner because of the BYO.We all chose Welly on a Plate meals -..."

RaeRae

"Went here for my sister's birthday BYO and had a very pleasant experience. I am no expert in Vietnamese cuisine, but it was tasty and seemed..."

Jelena Stojkov

"A great night with lovely Vietnamese dishes. Price was very reasonable and quality was good. Staff were very friendly and efficient. The only..."

Christian

"Wow really big portions! Really loved the fresh starters and to be honest didn't really have enough room for mains even though we're quite big eaters..."

Nani

"Portion was generous! We had the normal pho and a braised beef dish for lunch. Flavour was not bad for the pho but still lacked that richness of..."

Ethan Liaw

"A really satisfying dinner out. My prawn salad was fresh, authentic and had the biggest, tastiest prawns ever! The wait staff, while being..."

Erin Wagstaff

"We came in without a booking on a Friday night after our Christmas party, and even though they were full, they were beyond accomodating! The found us..."

Jen

"I would said that I spent a good time with my friend in this restaurant . Very yummy food and good service . Definitely I will go to this restaurant..."

Victoria Huang

"Enjoyed their 3 course Wellington On A Plate menu with beverage last night. All courses were beautifully presented and tasted fresh and amazing...."

Maggie Cheung

"The place is nice the food is great and cheap cocktails + BYO, what more can you ask for...The place is nice the food is great and cheap cocktails +..."

Joshua Jomans Manlunas

"i got the salt and pepper prawns it was amazing the waitress that severed me was very help full and also my meal was dont in under 15 mins very happy..."

Daikyn Nuku

"The "Mixed Entrée" is a taste sensation - great value for money - and I absolutely love their soups - they come with a big plates of fresh herbs,..."

Laurence Lamotte

"Went here for a friends birthday, I had never been here before. The food was yummy and the service was great. The atmosphere was vibrant and just an..."

Sarah Alberino

"This place really surprised me! I'd come years ago for a BYO and had been disappointed but last night it was too good to deny! We had to..."

Stacy Heyman

"Food is good, environment is nice and have plenty of space for big group. Service is hit and miss. Most of the staff were friendly but one girl who..."

Jenny

"The staff were lovely and attentive! we enjoyed great food and drink and had awesome advice from the wait staff about what to order :) they are great..."

Emily Gott

"The food was really good value and extremely delicious and the $10 cocktails are awesome! Really impressive service too, the staff there are..."

Michelle Williams

"Pho Bui absolutely beautiful food! The tasting plate was delicious :) great service too! Yummy cocktails that were a decent price where they are only..."

Natalie Douglas

"We went on a Saturday night. Cheap two for one cocktails set the mood. We were in the upstairs section which allowed us a little bit of privacy for..."

Jenjaroo

"The squid entree is absolutely delicious. It's crunchy and savoury on the outside and soft on the inside. It was was a very generous portion. I..."

Angela Liu

"Rockyard has become our go-to restaurant on a Tuesday night as it is 2 for 1. Due to its freshness, the Vietnamese cuisine is my favourite Asian..."

James Kaiser

"Warning: this is a well priced BYO restaurant so do not come here on weekend evenings unless you want to be unable to hear yourself think over all..."

Jennifer Tate

"Xin chao! Or rather, hello in Vietnamese. It's been a while since I've had Vietnamese cuisine and so when my friend suggested going for 2-for-1..."

Medium_Rare

"I love this restaurant!! Went with a friend who had not been before and who could not make up their mind for an entree due to the wide variety in..."

Deborah Jones

"Our table of 15 arrived at 7:30pm to a busy restaurant packed with other big groups and pumping music. Took us a while to decide on what to order as..."

Siobhan

"Went to Rock Yard with 7 other foodies on Tuesday night and had a nice time. The food and service here is very good. We shared a selection of entrees..."

LucyGoosey

"Looking for good gluten free options? We have celiac disease in our family and Rock Yard has possibly the best GF menu I have seen! Plus fresh,..."

Dave Hume

"Rock Yard is definitely on the return list. The food is delicious and the service is warm and inviting - what more could you want? The menu..."

Georgina

"Glad i returned here. Fantastic food. Great prompt service. Reccomend to do the cocktail matching to the food. Fantastic fish cakes. Very tasty...."

Bigspender

"a warm place and good service. tried lots on there menu, the warm crystal dumpling was great, looked like an art work and taste delicious with a..."

Carina Chang

"Came here for a byo on a Friday night. Had never been here before or heard of it which is surprising for its location. It was very busy and the..."

Katie Hansen

"Lunch time for sticky chicken, absolutely delicious meal that took next to no time to arrive with friendly and attentive service. First time here and..."

NK

"My boyfriend and I had such a lovely dinner here last week and I'm totally impressed with the food. I have to come back again for the Grilled Pork on..."

Pho Bui

"We went there just for a casual gathering with all my work colleagues. I had this amazing summer rolls for the starter and they were so fresh and..."

MYANmatt15

"Went to Rock Yard for a mate's leaving party. Really nice food, nice place. Cocktail was yummy!! Definitely choose this place for a casual dinner or..."

Charmaine Lam

"I went to Rock Yard for dinner with some work colleagues last Saturday night. I had never eaten Vietnamese food before so was unsure of what to order..."

Amanda Braun

"Really nice food, good service and a nice ambiance. I had a vietnamese coffee after my meal which really went down a treat. Thanks for the great..."

Martin Bryant

"Vietnam cuisine make my day - bun bo Hue. Beef is tasty, soup pretty spice and hot. Great in a windy day. Moreover, my lychee mojito . Nice staffs..."

Mèo Hoang

"really impressed with this restaurant Menu is varied and very interesting, service was great, food was delicious and well presents Lemongrass..."

Colleen East

"Been here with my wife last month. The food is extraodinary, the new Shaking beef dish was awesome. The Pancake is the most popular one here and..."

David Deschamps

"We discovered the Rockyard Vietnamese Restaurant about 18 months ago, and have made it our restaurant of choice going there every week ever since...."

Yau Chan

"Went for a Saturday byo. Typical vibe but the food was fresh and delicious. They got a couple of dishes confused but the response was above and..."

Andrew Preston

"First visited Rock Yard for a friend's birthday BYO and was so impressed with the service and quality of food. Everything tasted amazing. I ordered..."

Danielle I

"The food is tasty and well priced; we have been here four times already.We have ordered the summer rolls with peanut sauce for starters as well..."

Rileyboy

"We went to Rockyard Restaurant on Saturday night for part of my best friends hen's night with a group of 12 of us. When I rang up to book earlier on..."

Jennifer Louise Verbokkem

"We went to Rockyard Restaurant on Saturday night with a group of 7. The food was great and reasonably priced. Decent servings also. The staff were..."

Amanda Loper

"A friend and I had our birthday at Rock Yard, the service was excellent - the staff were so friendly and went the extra mile to ensure we had an..."

Julia Player

"Very tasty with fast service. We ordered the deep fried spring rolls and the calamari with ginger dip small plates. Both were delicious and were..."

Shelley Lu

"We went with a group of 16 people on Friday night (5 April) and had a fabulous time. The food is fresh flavoured and delicious, portion sizes are..."

Kate Potter

"Very good service friendly fast and excellent quality of food. They serve quickly, it's good to let them know you want a break between courses. Is..."

Otila Osborne

"Wow - what a find! Absolutely delicious food; friendly service and a really nice vibe. We ordered a Beef Pho and a Chicken Salad … sound pretty..."

Sarah Bultitude

"We had a great time here on Saturday night! Our waiter was so hilarious he had us in fits of laughter and was also great at making sure we had..."

Tayla Hearn

"Food was really good there! We got everything within 5-10 mins since we made our order. Especially I liked the cheesecake with raspberry sauce. But..."

Kristina Mikhailova

"Really enjoy going to this restaurant. I love the interior decor with colourful Vietnamese lanterns handing from the ceiling, the food is great and..."

Haydi Foster

"This is our second time at Rock Yard and we have once again been delighted by our experience. Great food, so tasty and generous sizes, lovely staff..."

Sophie Pachot

"A group of friends gathered to celebrate Christmas at the Rock Yard last night and the food, service and atmosphere were outstanding. The staff were..."

Helen Moroney

"Great atmosphere, awesome food, cool staff. A perfect place to go as a group or a couple and enjoy a fantastic meal. Lots of options for the..."

Nirmal Grewal

"Service was perfect, food was delicious, pricing is reasonable. All in all we couln‘t be more content. Would also recommend to go on Tuesdays,..."

Dorftupac

"4 of us (my daughter, mother, sister in law and myself) had a wonderful meal at Rock Yard tonight. All of the staff were awesome...attentive, very..."

anita walker

"We shared a selection of dishes: spring rolls, soft shell crab, pork belly, chilli chicken, king prawns, and roast duck curry. The stand outs were..."

Danny Tsai

"Recently visited Rock Yard for the first time for dinner with two other friends. On top of the food being super tasty, the service was outstanding..."

Britta R.B

"This place was amazing! The service was excellent, it had a wonderful busy atmosphere but wasn't too loud and the food was simply delicious. Had the..."

Fiona Bridgford

"I came here and tried their $49 dinner course, which comes with a variety of entrees and a main dish. Although I thought the main (I got the pan..."

Joa

"A lovely and underrated dinner spot! Great place to celebrate mum's birthday, the staff were so friendly. The food was delicious (I would recommend..."

Julianne Manuguid

"What a fabulous restaurant! The staff are just beautiful people and really want you to enjoy the food and the atmosphere. The food is next level and..."

Trish Grey

"Rock Yard lived up to its excellent reviews. We came for a pre-show dinner and shared several small plates. It was a busy Friday night but the food..."

Trudy Keenan

"Fantastic dining experience with some very genuine Vietnamese elements. Popcorn chicken was seriously good, taste/texture explosion in your mouth!..."

Caleb Sutton

"My Boyfriend and I went for our anniversary to this amazing place and wow it was my first Vietnamese restaurant in my life and I simply loved it. The..."

Joanna Paul

"Our favourite restaurant, the food is ALWAYS delicious, light, fresh an so tasty. Great service an excellent prices, always busy so wise to book..."

Mary Hart

Mr Go's

88/100 (2029 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service and seatings. The Korean pancake was wonderful as a dessert. It is chewy with rich fillings, but not too sweet. Although the size was..."

Crystal

"Saw the great reviews on Google + Zomato, so I decided to visit Mr Go’s and try out their Asian fusion dishes.***** Green Beans $11..."

Veeral Patel

"Blown away by all of the dishes my friend and I indulged in here. Mushroom wontons were particularly moreish, swimming in a fabulous sauce with..."

Famished

"Excellent food, vibes and service! Food was well cooked, seasoned and reasonably priced. Staff were friendly, attentive with small details like..."

Yves Chang

"Excellent service, friendly staff. Menu explained well, food came out promptly and all dishes we chose were presented well and tasted..."

Glynis Sinclair

"Mr Go's always has delicious food and great service, the only thing on the menu that I wouldn't recommend is the dumplings as they have never been..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"we loved this place! we tried the tofu bao, KFC wings and pani puri.The pani puri was WOOOOOOW! for more check out @wellymunchers on..."

Sheryl

"Super friendly and accommodating staff. Even though the place was pretty much full, the food came out quickly and was delicious. The menu has a lot..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"I ordered the pork belly bao, my friend ordered the fried chicken bao & we got a side of fries / wings. The wings were a tad salty and had gone soggy..."

Luigi

"What a wonderful lunch we had here. Food is absolutely amazing, very unique flavors. My personal favourite - cream cheese wontons. We also had tofu..."

Nitisha Arora

"Dinner here after finding some great reviews on Zomato during a visit to Wellington.Really enjoyed the atmosphere and considering it was a..."

Kelly

"They serve up some very delicious baos. Also ordered some chips and they give you a very decent amount. There’s heaps of food for two people if you..."

Crackerjacker

"Lovely ambiance with a mix of seating options. Mr Go’s is one of many establishments in Wellington that’s embraced the causal dining..."

Medium_Rare

"I had Avocado Nori Salad, Mince and Parmesan Dumplings and a Sparkling Mint Water?? Everything was beautiful, and well priced! Very impressive and..."

Octagon Pie

"It’s so helpful having a foody daughter in the family - especially when it comes to leaving it up to her to choose a spot for dinner. We end up at..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Amazing! It’s worth the wait every time! So yummy 👏 a great selection of GF options - the crispy tofu is delicious. Their bao buns and cocktails..."

Sarah Balchin

"My absolute fave place to head out in Welly! Chicken bao and cream cheese wontons are my standouts!!! So yummy! The billy apple cider is also..."

Emma Bell

"Hello Jeffree 🌟 here! ! Omg best Italian food I’ve ever eaten in her life! Very yummy in her tummy, I got the vegetarian fettuccine...."

Rosie Stevenson

"My hairdresser recommended Mr Go’s for lunch. Was greeted and seated. Not too busy at lunch. I chose the bao of the day - pork belly ($6). It was..."

Clawed

"Came here with a friend. We were lucky and got in early (4.30pm) and within 20mins the place was packed. My fav was the fried chicken bao and the..."

John Chin

"Really good fusion food, I mean this place is still packed at 8.45pm at night!! (Most restaurants in Wellington take last orders from kitchen by..."

James Ong

"Great meal. A different concept but so good. So many different menu items to have. It didn’t seem like we ordered much when we ordered, but the..."

Peter

"Mr Go’s only reopened 5 days ago after a refurb, same decor with more room. We decided to dine early on a Saturday night due to the popularity of..."

FurryBrownGuy

"Their text for a table service is a bit iffy but other then that it was an amazing place with quite service. Tho be warned their spicy options are..."

Hannah Rose

"Amazing food, amazing service, worked around our group's allergies and Tom was a great waiter. Would recommend the panda cocktail, the cream cheese..."

Chelle Marie

" Visited this place twice during our 4 night stay. Nice selection of tasty asian dishes. Definately worth the visit and good value. Does get busy so..."

Livetoeat

"My department and I came here for a small end-of-year gathering. We were told ahead of time that we would have to vacate our table at a set time. ..."

Jessica Siácci

"Great place. Loved the concept and the food. This place serves small, tapas-like, dishes. But with an Asian twist. The food was fresh and cook very..."

Mighty Will

"We came in for a quick bite before Blade Runner. It was quick and the staff were very proud to have won the burger challenge! We had the bun with..."

Mei

"Cauliflower, eggplant, tofu bun, and the wontons and dumplings were all amazing. Will be back next time I'm in wellington. Doesn't take bookings for..."

Grace Nesbitt

"One of the best in Wellington! Adventurous flavours and amazing value! Meals are stunningly delicious and reasonably priced. Worth the wait on a full..."

La Rata

"Fabulous food and great service! I had the chicken bao and it was delicious, although it looks small it is super filling and full of flavour! I will..."

Hannah.milne11

"Service was awesome and the food we had was beautiful. Flavoursome tender and served in a timely fashion considering how busy they were. A very..."

Lu-Ellen Televave

"First time trying this place out after seeing reviews on it quite enjoyable food with a Very unique bun style. First time trying it and loving it...."

Coco

"Place is small and sweet.Amazing food. Had a cream cheese wonton, kimchi and chocolate brownie all was to perfect. Good options for vegetarian...."

Janhavi Soni

"I'd been meaning to visit Mr. Go's for so long and finally managed to go tonight! My friends and I were explained how the menu works similar to Tapas..."

Mana

"Quite busy because of Wellington On A Plate. We got the chicken salad which was nice and had a kick. Ordered the popcorn chicken (which was yum) and..."

Sharon Harvey

"Wow yummy food great staff tables a little too close to each other but it's so popular you can see why this is. Will definitely be returning..."

Keri King

"A long overdue trip to try this talked about restaurant. Was overwhelmed with the number of diners already seated at 6:30 on a tuesday? Strong wafts..."

Vicki Wong

"Really happy with our experience. Good selection of food with a different spin on Asian infusion. The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. Good..."

George Ahern

"Tip: if you want a table here you better get in early!!!Found the menu online and had to give it a try. Service was swift and the food came out..."

Aimee R

"Been meaning to try the food in this place for awhile now. It's an Asian fusion foodie's haven👍🏾All of the food we ordered was really good, all..."

Lamar Lamaw

"super tasty. the bao are super good, and the pork belly spring rolls are fab too. just a really nice place to eat really. the atmosphere..."

M.j.battiston

"Work has bought us lunch from here a couple of times and it's been superb on both occasions. Today I got a tofu bun. I wasn't sure how tofu..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Amazing food and fast service.Every week they have a special dish roughly $12, popcorn chicken $6 before 6pm and bao of the week for $6 which is..."

Jordan

"Really nice food but it can be quite expensive to get enough to make a meal. Very popular and can be hard to get a table on a Saturday..."

Harry Chapman

"Great interior and tasty food. They've got a rotating bao of the week for $6 which is great!Best for nibbles with a friend in the arvo. We had the..."

The Welly Mex

"Mr Go's is a good place to have a quick bites of the famous gua bao! Fair warning, it's usually a bit packed for dinner. Portion is..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"Food was delicious, atmosphere was great and service was exceptional. We were served by a waiter by the name of Keiran who made our experience very..."

Ellie Verran

"Came in for lunch, were greeted and quickly shown to a table. Couldn't resist ordering Popcorn chicken, Pork belly Bao(the fried chicken one too),..."

Simon Kearsley

"Delicious food and great modern restaurant! Definitely try a Bao bun, the Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Fish Cakes and popcorn chicken! Some of the..."

Andrew Jenkins

"Great place to share plates with friends. The food is fresh and the Baos are delicious. Cool fit out and atmosphere. Generally the wait staff are..."

Zac Vermeulen

"Tapas Asian style with wide selection of dishes. We tried the lovely Bao buns, crunchy squid rings, Kung pao cauliflower, mince and cheese..."

Tony

"Came here for dinner last week with a friend of mine and we had a very good experience. The only thing I didn't like was the popcorn chicken was too..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Visited Mr Go's for first time on Friday night after hearing good things. It didn't disappoint- needed to wait a bar for a bit for a table but..."

Theo

"Visited on Saturday evening, all tables full but 20min waiting time went quickly sipping tasty cocktails by the bar. Our first course, popcorn..."

Oskari H

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and exciting menu! The cocktails, bao buns and the chicken wings were a particular hit. Very reasonable prices -..."

Frederica Steiner

"Okay so We came here last night for a last minute dinner option as we were across the road at the gym. I think this is my new fav in welly! Im a..."

Tayla Shannon

"Early dinner on a Thursday, still started to fill up before we left around 6:45pm. Mr Go's is mainly a tapas style restaurant with Asian inspired..."

Jessica Lane

"Went to Mr. Go's for dinner, had the char su pork, fries, spring rolls and gado gado salad. Service was great and the food was excellent as well...."

Callum

"Great place for sharing and tasting variety of food. All the dishes we ordered were very nice. Portion is a bit small though so don't expect to be..."

Raymond Goh

"Great food, and great service, and a nice open space - we can't wait to come back! Many seating options and spaces depending on the size of your..."

Baka

"Food quality was great, but in our honest opinion the service was a little confusing, even though we was told that it wasn't quite like the buffet..."

Glynn Yeardley

"The food was surprisingly good and tasty. I enjoyed my lunch and was pleased with their combination of different flavours. We tried veggie fried..."

Mahnaz

"When we arrived into the restaurant it took longer than expected for one of the staff members to greet us and seat us at a table. The service..."

Haydi Foster

"Went there twice in three days, super good food & excellent service. The salted plum soda is amazing. Every item was delicious - recommend the..."

Aimee M

"First time here and it was amazing. Friendliest staff, service was awnn! Great menu, food came out really quick. Only down thing for me is that rice..."

Dayzo

"Wish I could give it 6 stars! All of the food was *amazing*, especially the pork belly. We also loved our..."

Eli Kariv

"We had a delicious meal at Mr. Go's. The food came quite quickly - and on arrival was very tasty. We had a Fish & a Pork Belly bao bun, then, to..."

Patrick Haesler

"Had a v good experience. Service was friendly, they squeezed us in even we didn’t have a reservation. Good vibes, good..."

Denise

"Having heard of Mr Go's from my Wellington based family we decided to pop in on a whim for a family lunch. We were seated promptly and ordered drinks..."

Lisa Kingsbeer

"My wife and I popped in for a spot of lunch. We ordered a couple of dishes, and every single one was excellent. Service was great , we weren't left..."

Krishin Stephen Pillay

"Amazing vegan options and versions of Asian cuisine with bold and interesting flavours. I'm not a salad person but had the nori and avocado salad and..."

Peter Murphy

"Absolutley awesome! Staff were friendly & welcoming. Food arrived fast and it was amazing! Highly recommend the pork dumplings & custard..."

J Martin

"We had this place recommended to us and it lived up to its reputation. Awesome atmosphere and Rosie was a great host ....also the food was hot fresh..."

Linda Fyfe

"Awesome service, good atmosphere and great food. I went in there Wednesday just gone the 08/11 after receiving my citizenship (I was carrying a..."

Simon Dodd

"Every dish here really hit the mark! We loved all of the food and the staff were very nice. Definitely worth a visit and we'll be coming back for..."

Chris Lamb

Scopa Pizzeria

87/100 (2511 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This cafe has the best $10 meal Monday to Thursday and the best tiramisu I’ve ever..."

Bibi Honore

"Best hot chocolate in town! It's very rich, équivalent of à proper meal for a girl like myself. It's a must try when you visit Wellington!..."

Alice Ma

"Came here for a short break from studying in the afternoon and was absolutely stunned (in a good way) by the amazing hot chocolate they have on their..."

Ken Wong

"The food was amazing and the hot chocolate is one of the best in the..."

Echorus2005

"You can’t beat Scopa for their $8 Margherita lunch deal. Not the most wow Magherita of all time, but for $8 it’s an actual steal. The Chili oil..."

Anna

"Food was alright. I like the generous piece of fish in the burger but the bun was a bit thick for my taste.Service was excellent as..."

James Voong

"The pasta was absolutely delicious and the service was genuine. The gramigna was cooked just right and toppings were good balanced. The only down..."

Authenticity

"Been to Scopa multiple times for pizzas and mains, always great flavours with a busy atmosphere. I only just found out about their hot chocolates..."

Neeraj Kumar

"Service was 11/10. I heard from fellow Aucklanders that the hot chocolates were worth a stop and they did not disappoint! Swung by for a quick meal..."

Aleisha T

"I love Scopa and come here all the time for dinner. Their pizzas are amazing, its great service and the vibe in the restaurant is great. the staff..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Not bad! Much better impression of the ambience in person compared to the photos I looked at. We started with the marinated olives, very nice. Then..."

Faz Mottram

"Nice beautiful spot. Perfect for a small group of friends.Nice selection of beers and amazing italian hot chocolate. Highly recomend to try..."

Tarun Parmar

"Amazing service and wonderful food. Great place for a small group. They were able to cater for my requests with no fuss. Portion sizes left us..."

Eating My Way Around

"Went there for the Italian Hot Chocolate after I had heard so much about it. The size (I ordered a large at $6) can be deceiving. It might look..."

Michelle M Almeida

"Nice little restaurant. Focaccia starter was tasty. My partner had the Beetroot risotto which was ‘amazing’. I have the Carne pizza, which was..."

Puddles

"Food is always top notch! I am a sucker for their amazing hot chocolates that are ten times better than a regular hot choc but the same price! The..."

Foodie

"Scopa Caffe Cucina is such a nice place. I’ve been here so many times, and the service has been outstanding on every visit. Make..."

Sheryl

"The pizza here is simply fantastic. The most authentic Italian vibes in Wellington. Nothing bad to say. If you have heard good things..."

Food Fanatic

"I’ve come here every time I’ve visited Wellington and make sure to grab a pizza here. Always excellent, to the point where it’s become my..."

Kristina Mastakova

"BEST HOT CHOCOLATE I HAVE EVER HAD!! it’s like eating a chocolate pudding! Only $4 for the regular size which is so cheap! A must-try if you are..."

Lizzie

"The most amazing Pizza in Wellington. It's my annual ritual when I come to this Windy City. The woodfired Pizzas are out of the world!!! And the Hot..."

Kausthub Desikachar

"good food and environment，also location. specially have nice wheather. I will come back again：）..."

黄薇恩

"Ate at scopa on the 2nd January, there wasn't many restaurants open but I'm glad this one was. It was very busy and we hadn't booked so had to wait..."

Megha Dogra

"Good place for a tasty pizza or pasta especially if you like veg options as the menu is filled with non- meat choices. Both dishes were very..."

Christian

"1st visit for lunchBusy atmosphere and friendly staff.Tried pasta which was divine (be aware - it was a special lunch menu and quantity was..."

Jimon007

"This is a lovely place to have coffee on a windy day in wellington by busy Cuba street. The cafe has a lovely setting and is very comfortable..."

Kenji

"TWr came on a very busy night and the staff were friendly and the service was great. We start the bar and enjoyed both dinner and drinks. I highly..."

Monty88

"We only came here for the hot chocolate and dessert. The hot chocolate was thick and nice but was not as rich as I expected it to be. The affogato..."

Annie Bananie

"Had a good dinner a Scopa a few weeks ago. We needed to wait for a while for a table but wasn't a bother and they look after you. Food when we..."

Theo

"Great meal and great service. I had the blue cheese and roasted pumpkin gnocchi which was perfectly seasoned and light fluffy gnocchi. Tiramisu for..."

Neil Bryden

"In the fray of assignments and deadlines i came here tonight for a quick Ish bite to eat. My friend had the bruschetta while I had the Formaggie..."

Mana

"Went there for lunch on a Saturday ordered the special pizza which had pulled pork, (something similar to) kale, and olives. The pizza base was..."

Nikki Paton

"We came on a Saturday here and although busy they found us a table. We had red wine which was a good price and good flavour (we are white wine..."

Stacy Heyman

"Had the seafood pasta dish and it was the best pasta I have ever had! Beautiful al dente pasta with the best sauce. The seafood was perfection. We..."

Wendy M

"Hubby and I had a celebratory lunch here yesterday and were very grateful it was open during that awkward time between lunch and dinner. I went for..."

Siobhan

"Another fabulous evening at Scopa! I've always had great experiences everytime I've been to Scopa, and Tonight was no exception. As always..."

Suzanne

"Very busy on a Friday night but the staff seemed organised and our food was quick to arrive. The calamari and caprese salad to start were good, and..."

Marley

"Had an amazing experience at Scopa last night, pre show drinks and dinner. Us girls shared a bottle of wine, gluten free pizza and a salad. The wait..."

Kylie

"We have enjoyed many meals at Scopa over the years. It is an efficient operation - sometimes cursed with staff that are "too cool for..."

Philip Reeve

"Went for brunch with friends. Good service with friendly waiting staff. Food was good, with a reasonable selection of food available...."

Eileen Basher

"Had a delicious pizza at Scopa the other day. It was a simple pizza: tomato base, a few prawns, rocket, and I added a good dose of chilli oil and it..."

LucyGoosey

"A nice basic meal here, pizza for lunch. A tasty coffee and the pizza was enjoyable. A good location in Cuba St with friendly service and comfortable..."

James Cole

"My favourite brunch spot in Wellington. They make great pizzas and the hot chocolate is the best in Wellington! I have never had a bad..."

Gerhard Joseph

"This is the first time I went to a proper Italian restaurant and I loved it. The food was refreshing and different. We ordered the Pasta of..."

Jayita

"Amazing hot chocolate and great service. The pastas are perfect and have so much sauce and cheese while the pizzas are crusty and have quality..."

Grace Ko

"I've always recommended Scopa to anyone coming in from out of town but after my last visit on new years day it was less than satisfactory. Once..."

Vicki Wong

"Visiting from Oz! Now regretting I don't live in Wellington because that was truly the best pizza I have ever eaten - Gorgonzola, walnuts, truffle..."

DL

"Faultless service, friendly staff and fantastic food. Dined with friends from out of town and they still raving about it the next day.Ice..."

Andrew Guy

"Stopped in for a quick brekkie after arriving in Wellington. Nice location on a corner & inviting decor.Service was great - even checked in..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"went to scopa the other day with a few friends I ordered the ox tongue ravioli which I found delicious =) and the pizza we had was also yummy I..."

James Fale

"We had saw the poster for 'Every Tuesday gets special magherita for 8 dollar', so we decided to give it a go. Pizza is tasty, worth the price. Hot..."

Kate Yan

"Friendly, fast service in this intimate little spot amongst the hustle and bustle of Cuba Street! An abundance of delicious things to choose from on..."

Mia Henry-John

"We had hot choc definitely the best in NZ , the pizza was very good we well , great seating and service , we enjoyed our quick meal at scope..."

Fiona

"Best hot chocolate in town! Haven't tried many of the dishes, but the pizza is delicious and ice cream with olive oil and black salt is to die for!..."

J Isla

"Amazing dinner location! One of the best pizzas I have had in a long time.Ate with a gluten free friend who ordered the gluten free base-which..."

Jaffa

"I think this is the best porridge in Wellington. Why? Nutty, creamy, thick porridge on a cold day served with runny cream. What more could you ask..."

Christine

"Had the tiramisu and the hot chocolate; the hot choc was delicious thick rich and very filling. Not sure what it was thickened with but was very..."

FoodiePhysician

"Honestly although their hot chocolate is very good, I know of one better. Well worth the visit though. Excellent service and good food. Will come..."

Steven Lee

"OK so I must start with this... SCOPA IS A HOT CHOCOLATE GENIUS!! Seriously it has some of the best hot chocolate that my tastebuds have ever had the..."

Alicia McQuade

"Came in tonight - great food! Really yummy pizza and starters - had Margarita with added mushroom and rocket. Service was good and staff really..."

Mueslilo

"Wonderful pizza, decent pasta and an unrivalled hot chocolate. Fantastic place to go for a casual dinner with a reasonably relaxed vibe. The wait..."

Josh

"I am not a hot choc fan but i LOVE the hot choc here! Heaps of sitting available. Lovely atmosphere. The staffs are friendly :) i would..."

Apple Chan

"Beautiful pizza and red wine just like they do in Italy and if you want a good deal go on a Tuesday and get your margarita for $10 - perfect bases..."

Claz

"This place was recommended by a friend to try out in Wellington. We shared a pizza which was pretty good but the stand out of the meal has to be the..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Had a very pleasant time at Scopa this evening. Our table of 4 shared 3 pizzas and the rocket salad between us, which proved to be plenty...."

Robert P.

"The paparedelle is to die for! I don't know how you can get such amazing flavor out of such simple ingredients. The wait staff was very nice and..."

Leighanne Boone

"Coffee while well brewed was quite expansive for a small cup. My partner had their big breakfast (scopa carne) which is shown in the attached photo...."

Lex Antony Huang

"Hot chocolate just brilliant! I have only tried the hot chocolate. But that is enough to make me memerable. However, the pizza seems yummy which is..."

Andywong1115

"'Scopa' this place out if you haven't been before! Hot chocolate YES!!! Pizza YES!!! Dessert YES!!! Scopa you scored an amazing trifecta..."

Crumpet King

"Best pizzas. Scopa does the best woodfired pizzas. Perfect base with a bit of crunch and a great range of fillings. Add a drizzle of chilli oil..."

Lily_nz80

"Excellent pizza with lots of flavour and very well cooked. The entree was very good and the perfect size. The tiramisu for dessert...ohh..."

Daiana Cordoba

"Firstly, the service was fantastic. But then so was the food! We visited for a spot of brunch, ordering the avocado on brioche and French toast..."

Em

"We enjoyed our lunch, my wife ordered the spaghetti with cloudy bay clams and anchovy gremolata. It was soooooo good. The pizza was perfectly cooked...."

JaimeC

"Had breakfast here for our anniversary last weekend. The atmosphere was great as usual, such a pleasant experience. Wait staff were friendly and..."

H

"We had the pepperoni and vegetarian pizzas, and I had the famous Scopa hot chocolate. The pizzas were pretty good and quite up there by Wellington/NZ..."

Wilson Chau

"Had the Wellington on a plate lunch and it was delicious. We had a pizza too which was fresh and tasty. Good service and reasonable..."

Ronald Blunt

"Friendly service and amazing hot..."

Emily

"Truly stunning - excellent and very attentive service, surprisingly good for Saturday lunchtime on Cuba. Hot chocolate was to die for and perfectly..."

Connie

"Actually 4.5 stars, great pizza, pasta, a warm buzzy place and a good wine list. Pizza is not a NZ strong suit but Scopa's is..."

Elizabeth Dichter

"Went with friends who suggested it as they had been there before and enjoyed it. Was a very cool atmosphere; loved the layout especially the..."

Courtney

"Yummy Pizzas and delicious classic Italian hot chocolate, this place is almost always busy when I walk past. With good reason too, their customer..."

Hubbabubba

"I have never eaten here but I have made a point of treating myself and visitors to a visit especially for their Hot Chocolate. Oh my!!, it's amazing...."

Rochelle Ruby

"All pizza & pasta are pretty good. Good atmosphere and friendly staff...."

Alex Ishikawa

"I recommend the salami, chili oil, cherry tomato, grana, and red onion pizza. really tasty pizza; pomodoro still holds the edge on crust though. If..."

Bill

"Best hot chocolate in the country. Pizza & pasta were pretty good too!Had such a chirpy conversation with the waitress about meat..."

Littlemissfoodie

"My husband and I turned up on a busy Friday night and were lucky to get a table right by the window. Cafe was quite hot, noisy and busy - we loved..."

Sue Caudwell

"Woah! Did not expect such a great lunch. All members of my party had either the pasta special or the soup special and we shared a pizza. Everything..."

Amy

"Absolutely love their pizzas! Best in town I reckon! (and so do all my friends by the way...)One thing though... The place is packed and small..."

Annie

"I worked in the restaurant business for over 12years, and have found it very hard to find a good quality restaurant.. When we first arrived we had o..."

Toni Ruawai

"Wow. I was impressed by Scopa. We went their for lunch during the week and they have really good lunch specials. My partner got a..."

Reviewer007

"We've been here numerous times and have enjoyed every single visit. The staff *are* cool but have always been professional & friendly, and very..."

Susan

"Must try the hot chocolate!!!!!!!!Must must must MUST!DELICIOUSthe 3 of us had a pizza as well which was amazing..."

Florence Kim

"Good place to go any time of the day whether it is for a meal (mmm best vegeterian pizzas in town), coffee or a wine. I love it when the weather is..."

Mazza

"Another dinner venue selection on the basis of Menu Mania and wasn’t disappointed either.We were fortunate to arrive at a time when there..."

Otago Islander

"I tried Scopa for the first time on Saturday night and absolutely loved it! I had the Ravioli which was delicious. Followed by the Panna cotta, which..."

Kim

"Have been here twice now and really enjoyed it both times. The service,food and wine were all excellent. The decor is modern and trendy but manages..."

Helen Gemmell

"For a pizza bar scopa finds its niche in amongst the restaurant’s in Wellington. The restaurant is centred around the bar and is warm and..."

Stephanie

"Enjoyed a smoked salmon with eggs on dark rye. It was nicely presented and tasted great. Service was excellent and definitely a place worth to..."

Fridayu

"Really good Italian food with mostly great..."

Harry Chapman

"Certainly, here's a revised version of the review: The atmosphere at Scopa on Cuba Street is vibrant, with a mix of seating options for individuals..."

Isabella Clague

"My partner and I ordered take out from Scopa this evening. We split the Zucchini and Arrabbiatta pizzas, and I thoroughly enjoyed the garlic cream on..."

Emily Fitzgerald

"The fries were amazing! Had the Diavolo and loved it! Definitely..."

Melissa Martin

"Came here for the famous hot chocolate. Will be back again for it. Fried chicken were quite dry, lemonade saved my..."

Yen Zen Huang

"Best hot chocolate ever. The Formaggi is excellent, nice service. Highly recommend when in..."

Vi Duc Phan

"mozzarella special? glorious. Love me some hot honey but the basil definitely needs to be fresh. The tomato salt is amazing and the hot chocolate?..."

Sala McCarthy-Stonex

"The pizza was smaller than I remembered. The mushroom one was very good the other we order not that much. Not enough ingredients for the price. Each..."

Ma.Paula Lijó Martin

"Very busy for a good reason. Only went in for their hot chocolate and it is as good as they say! Staff seem very friendly and it's exciting to sit at..."

Moth Artistic_Dysphoria

"From the pizza to the olives their signature fried chicken raspberry sundae and ofcourse their signature hot chocolate and our pinot Gris we didn't..."

Finedine Romance

"Five stars for the hot chocolate at Scopa! It's absolutely delicious and a delightful treat, undoubtedly the best in Wellington. If you're a fan of..."

Naren Kasinadhuni

"Friendly service, very casual place ... Pizzas were some of the best we have had in this trip.. that's a highlight on a string of misery.. it felt as..."

rune SB

"Food was great, but the service was questionable. Temporarily seated at the bar, but then forgotten… it was busy (during level 2 alert). Okay..."

Kieran Shepherd

"Wonderful atmosphere with amazing pizzas! And wonderful service from the wait..."

James Savage

"Great location. Friendly Staff. Wonderful atmosphere. The food is amazing, but you got to try their Hot Chocolate. I must say, it's the best Hot..."

Joseph Pereira

Restaurant 88

87/100 (1928 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best meal we have had in ages. Our groups of friends meets every 6 weeks at different restaurants for dinner. This has been the best meal we..."

Kim Weber-Swain

"Amazing service staff very friendly and attentive, food was delicious, great atmosphere, not rushed, relaxed dining very pleasant date night..."

Cindy Sinkinson

"Food was really good, but the restaurant wasn't busy and I still waited 1 hour for the food. Not impressed by the slow service. The duck..."

James Ong

"Lovely ambience and lighting. Creates an experience. Lovely and warm. Small but creative menu.Not one specific vegetarian main choice tho. When..."

Swanangel

"This is not your standard Vietnamese. The dishes are refined and definitely a bit different. The fresh rice paper rolls came with a very tasty..."

Megha Dogra

"Some of friends recommend me this restaurant . So, my friends and my had lunch in here. Good food but served with small proportion of rice...."

Victoria Huang

"We had dinner at this restaurant during our recent visit to Wellington. The restaurant was pleasantly decorated. Nice atmosphere. Service was..."

Tony Wan

"Went for dinner with friends, got some tofu noodles and creme brulee for dessert, they were yum. They have a decent selection of drinks too. Would..."

Shaily Uppal

"Such good food and service. Have been a few times to Resturant 88 and have always enjoyed my meals. The spring rolls to start are yummy and my..."

Sharon Harvey

"This place is incredible!! Having just got back from a trip to Vietnam I wasn't holding my breath for food as good as I'd had there. But this place..."

Emily Pavey

"Loving the duck grabs! Such a tasty dishes even its the entree one ! The young coconut water was also amazing as well beef shaking was also really !..."

Lexie Vi

"Lovely and beautiful green Enviornment. It's so green and clean. Waiters are really friendly. For entre we had the coconut calamari which was really..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Hands down one of the best meals I've had in Wellington. Great fresh flavours and generous servings. Staff were attentive and there is an awesome..."

Angela Liu

"Awesome as always, large portions and the most like the food we had in Vietnam, although more expensive. Our kids love it there and we shared two..."

Woodzey

"Visiting NZ again. Flew in today and wanted something fresh and clean to fight my jet lag and was not disappointed. Best Vietnamese Pancake I've had..."

DL

"Great food- especially they have some choices that not often seen in usual Vietnamese restaurant. The setting is also quite nice. Not very cheap but..."

Christian

"The food they served in the place was so so so delicious!!! But a bit expensive, I had Vietnamese mini pancakes as en entree, and curry fish with..."

Di

"Always a good feed. Lately foods been a bit slow but wasn't a bother. Always fresh and tasty. Staff are welcoming and efficient and the menu has..."

Roisin King

"Have been there few times now and seen couple of iterations of the menu now. Every dish is packed with excellent Vietnamese flavours. I remember the..."

Mathew George

"Wonderful family meal tonight. Extremely busy for a Sunday evening, not one spare table available. Everyone enjoyed their meal, service was as..."

Fiona Breen

"The food at this restaurant is truly inspired. From mini prawn pancakes to succulent chicken, to quirky cocktails and lashings of fresh coriander and..."

LucyGoosey

"A great restaurant. Having a booking we were seated immediately upon arrival and the service was A+. We dined as a large group for a staff Christmas..."

Catherine Reweti

"Nicely decorated with friendly greetings from staff. Beautiful food presentation and good selections. Quite and cosy environment is good for romantic..."

Jojobaby

"A great restaurant with great service and great food. We shared our meals and ate everything. Mongolian beef drunken chicken and the beef salad were..."

Kate S

"Yummy authentic Vietnamese food! The first impression is positive, we were shown our booked table straight away, in intimate dark corner,..."

J Isla

"Enjoyed every aspect of our experience here. The food is fantastic - probably the best Vietnamese cuisine I've had outside of Vietnam. The service..."

Lee

"It's been many years since I came here - not long after it started I think. Back then it was OK, but not startling, and for that reason it lapsed out..."

Duncan Galletly

"Great ambience, lots of natural light and interesting decor that makes you feel rather relaxed. Food was flavourful and well-worth what we paid...."

Hungry Turtle

"Lunch with wifeService - OutstandingFood - Best I have had outside Vietnam and better than a few when I was there last so highly..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"I was recently in Wellington for work and caught up with an old friend. My friend wanted to try Restaurant 88 and I was open to something new so as..."

Lisa V

"Been here multiple times now. From groups varying from three people to about 15. All times, food and service is immaculate. Highly..."

Kalani

"Tempted by the high rating, we went for a lunch at (Vietnamese) Restaurant 88. It was a Sunday & we were not the earliest customers. We ordered beef..."

STRADS

"I very nice place to eat. Good service and great food. Always reliable.! Had the Lemongrass chicken with coconut noodles, so good and worked..."

Trencherman's Travels

"Good place for a group or just two people. Food is always good and good portions. Atmosphere is always good. Baby chicken and rice a high..."

Hubert Cheng

"A great little gem on Tory Street, that gets real busy in weekends, so a booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment!The service is always..."

Jean Coteau

"This place is always busy, so if you are interested in visiting, I would suggest you make a booking to avoid disappointment.I have dine..."

Rosemary Young

"This year's birthday celebration was low-key – I had a group dinner with close friends at Restaurant 88 last night where we got to catch up over..."

Angelica Woolley

"Dinner kicked off with a good start, all tender and juicy in the form of caramelised baby back ribs, slowly baked in a deliciously sweet tamarind..."

Heneedsfood

"Yum! This place was fabulous when we went. We went for our anniversary and foud it to be nice a quiet/romantic. No kids in sight! The food was spot..."

Humbleluxury

"I've dined here a number of times and always try to have something different! While there have been no disappointments, my favourites have been the..."

Connie Consumes

"This was a pleasant enough experience. I really enjoyed the entree, much more than the main. I didn't think there was anything special about the..."

Damage

"We were on our way to another restaurant when we were passing by Restaurant 88. My wife loves Vietnamese food so we stopped and had a look at the..."

Hal

"Our meals at this place were deeelicious. I love vietnamese food and this place did not disappoint. I think it is a little bit pricey for what it is..."

Sophie Hunter

"When you think Vietnamese food, you imagine fresh herbs & zesty flavors. And that's exactly how to describe the food. A very unique and different..."

Sue

"Absolutely great! This place provides great food each and every time I dine here. The service is great and it shows that the staff really care. I've..."

Desh Gunatunga

"Dined here on a Saturday night with 4 friends who live in Welly (I live in Palmy) who had recommended it...and boy was it worth the recommendation!!!..."

Kirsty Andrews

"Have just my husband's 50th birthday dinner at Restaurant 88. Booked here because we've never been disappointed with the food or the service..."

Esther H

"Came here with friends in an effort to try something new, the food is delicious and well presented. Good portion sizes as well. Staff were attentive..."

Jake Lei-Sam Wallis

"My friend had recommended Restaurant 88 to me on many occasions so I thought I'd give it a go on Wednesday night. I really enjoyed the whole..."

Robert P.

"Go here a lot and never been let down. The food is always amazing.Sometimes the staff are a bit hit and miss but that just adds to the..."

Mark Roy

"Visited with a group of seven, on a relatively busy night.Aside from having run out of Vietnamese beer, it was hard to fault. Staff strike..."

Ian Stronach

"Came here on a Friday night. Was incredibly busy. I recommend booking. My partner and I had to wait at the bar for what was going to be 30 minutes..."

WineListPlease

"We are a family of 5 all with different tastes and we all really enjoyed our food. The service was fantastic, the staff were attentive, friendly and..."

Grace

"Had a great meal with friends a couple of Saturday nights ago.The food was fantastic, but the service was a little slow, no problem more..."

Claire

"Had a marvellous evening - surprised how full you were on a Tuesday which is a testament to both your food and service. The food was delicious -..."

Simon Friend

"We have been coming here since the days when you didn't need to book. Luv luv luv the food, always fresh, service is great. You gotta try their main..."

Lana Hiko

"We have been to Restaurant 88 many times in the past and have always had great meals and good service. I am still disappointed that the beef skewers..."

Ron

"I needed a place to take my partner to dinner for our anniversary, and I chose Restaurant 88 based off the reviews on this website. I wasn't sure it..."

Hannah P

"I'm not sure how much point there is in writing this review as they seem to have so many good ones already. We have dined at 88 four or five times..."

Jeremy Williams

"Good food and service, very..."

Vincent G

"I have dined here about four times and the food is outstanding as is the service. The entrees are just amazing in variety and also in taste -..."

Maggie Paul

"Best food ever! I have been here at least five times + can't wait to go back! The beef lemongrass salad is incredible. Service outstanding - even..."

Nix

"Fantastic!! decided to try it after reading the reviews and was not disappointed. Went with some friends and we loved it! The food was fantastic (we..."

Natasha

"My all time favourite restaurant in Wellington! I eat at Restaurant 88 on a fairly regular basis (monthly at the moment) and have never..."

Debbie Tauvae

"Great place to eat. Food was great and service excellent. Went with 5 others and all agreed we would eat here..."

Ana Aukuso

"I LOVE this place! The beef salad is my personal favourite. The staff are lovely and friendly. It would be great if they were able to label some of..."

Ankab88

"Had a great evening here with 10 friends.The food was great and a real delight to get a coffee in an Asian restaurant that tasted great as..."

Selective

"Had a quick trip in Wellington and for my supposedly last night there, we had a very lovely dinner in this restaurant. what an excellent..."

AngeLi

"My friends and I were undecided where to have lunch and decided to try this restaurant. It's quite a cozy little Vietnamese/Asian restaurant in Tory..."

Meixiu

"I have been there couple of times and really enjoy every single dish ordered. My last visit, I ordered pork balls as entree, it was juicy, full..."

Bob Goh

"I cannot wait to go back. Great service, very tasty vegetarian dish, friendly staff. This Vietnamese may not the cheapest but its worth every cent!..."

Susie Robertson

"The food is great here. Friendly staff and a reasonable..."

Peter J

"I and my partner dinning out all the time, I have to say this is the best Asian restaurant in Wellington. The design of the restaurant is very..."

Yvonne Choo

"I've eaten here more than a dozen times and have never been disappointed, delicious and authentic food, quick service and well..."

Amanda

"No trend breaking here. I have been the Restaurant 88 several times now and have yet to be let down. The menu is exciting and the food is just as..."

Daniel

"My partner and I went to this restaurant. it was full booked but the staff made us a table out of the end of the bar because we really wanted to try..."

Regan

"Excellent service, VERY tasty food. Catered for a party of twenty effortlessly on a very busy night. We'll be..."

Geoff Burch

"We were seated immediately when entering the restaurant, and the staff were very attentive during the whole evening. The presentation of the food on..."

Dan Bowden

"Sunday night and the weekend is drawing to close. You need something extra strong to stave off those pre-monday blues. Will it be the drunken crispy..."

Kai Luv

"Loved the food, everything was super fresh and flavorsome. Good value. Attentive & friendly staff. Outstanding care with allergies, I have Celiacs..."

Abbie Denning

"We had dinner at this restaurant during our recent visit to Wellington. The restaurant was pleasantly decorated. Nice atmosphere. Service was..."

Tony Wan

"A quick lunch that didn’t disappoint. Summer rolls were packed full of flavour, and authentic mango sticky rice...."

Shirley T

"Love the taste of Crispy Pork. The set up of the restaurant is very cute and relaxing to eat. Very clean and the staff are very polite and..."

Marilou Suyom

"Great service, delicious food. The Pho’ is outstanding so it’s the Strawberry Sweet and Sour..."

Andrea Merlo

"Fresh delicious food recommend to all ..great friendly service, nice..."

Jodine Waghorn

"Yummy food and cocktails, reasonably priced and cozy..."

Cherry Huang

"Great atmosphere, quiet, pricy, special Vietnamese menu - a lot of dishes hard to find elsewhere with decent..."

s s

"Absolutely delightful experience. Food was exceptionally fresh and filling. A nice way to end the meal with their mango sticky rice pudding. Waiters..."

Fabian Stoffregen

"Pleasantly surprised. Food was amazing! Portion was a little on the smaller side, but very delicious. Service was..."

Alistair Hayward

"Went there for a family lunch with pho, grilled beef wrap and pad viet. The first two were great. Pad viet was a little too sweet for..."

Huong Thai

"Nice vietnamese restaurant. Quite cosy and intimate. So not loud, easy fir dinner conversation. Very attentive staff and quick service from table..."

Ian Sadler

"Fantastic authentic Vietnamese food and great..."

Brett “Baldrick” Simon

"Good experience, with good..."

Nina Smith

"Ate here for dinner on a Sunday night. Food was full of flavour, decent sizes and great vege options. We each had one of the deserts and they were..."

Susie Campgirl

"Dinner for 6 on Friday night, although we ran late they were very gracious and super hospitable. The food was delicious from entrees and mains,..."

Adair Cameron

"Went here for lunch today. Staff was very friendly with good service. Ordered crispy spring roll, curry rice noodles and pork salad noodles, we were..."

Terri J

Leafee

"Delightful little cafe with small but tasty selection of food options. We only had coffee here but would love to come back to try their lunch..."

Hajime Takeda

"Two coffees (one decaf), tofu pancakes and a salmon bagel. All delicious! Quaint, little cafe (seats about ten). We got a table easily at 8.30 am on..."

Shannon

"My favourite cafe in Wellington. Their coffees are always on point. Coffee beans are by Peoples Coffee. We enjoy their dishes and excited to try..."

Thomy Shimokawa

"Hands down the best cafe in the North island. I've been going here for over a year now and can't and wouldn't flaw it on ANYTHING. The staff are..."

Brianna Jade

"Really enjoyable experience. The owners are so lovely. Food was amazing but took a wee while to arrive. Definitely recommend but make sure you have..."

Michael Bogacki

"Second time visiting this place and can’t definitely say it’s, if not the best, one of the best cafes in wellington. I got a green tea ginger..."

Joa

"I've only tried the tofu pancake but I am addicted to it. My current favourite Welly meal. The combination of flavours and textures gives this dish..."

Awatea Mita

"Perfect little cafe, brilliant services always. Everything on the menu is delicious and if you just wanna grab something yum for heading out the..."

Rachel Tillings

"I had a wonderful breakfast yesterday morning. Delicious tofu pan cake with a special spicy hot chocolate. Yummy yummy! Last Sunday, I went this..."

Lulu Xu

"Leafee is so, so good - cosy, friendly, beautiful decor, a menu offering both classic breakfast options executed perfectly and Japanese-influenced..."

Elizabeth Kirkpatrick

Le Saigon Vietnamese Kitchen

"Always enjoy the Pho here! Keep coming back during lunch time and booking is highly recommended as they have limited space. Our favorite is Le..."

indah nuria Savitri

"The place is very clean, classy, and a great place to dine in. Staff were friendly. The food was great and affordable,..."

jhing navera

"Was really crowded so glad I booked in advanced. Bit the meal was super enjoyable. We had the Pho and my fussy Dad was pleased (phew!!) The Banh Xeo..."

Eileen Lui

"Friendly and fast service, food was fantastic and very filling. Nice Cosi..."

Greg McIntosh

Karen Aw

"Have been trying so many Vietnamese restaurants in NZ to find the real taste of traditional Vietnamese food and this is definitely the best one. The..."

Annie Le

"Good place for quick lunch catch up with friends. Note if you are not happy with the dish, tell the staff immediately. Happened to me today that 1 of..."

Dolly Tr

"Arrived the capital this afternoon for an entire day meeting tomorrow. Not far from the hotel we found this restaurant to dine in for our..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"wow cool place and high class Vietnam restaurant and very tasty. You must order le saigon..."

HAILONG GUO

"Excellent customer service. The restaurant was almost full when we visited during lunchtime. Food is tasty. I recommend trying chicken xien nuong...."

mjn205

"Lovely Vietnamese food with fresh flavours and friendly service. The sharing platters are a good way of trying different dishes. The spicy beef..."

Angela

"Despite how busy the resturant was the service was friendly and fast. The food is excellent and plenty of option for vegetarians, vegans, dairy free..."

Reda_Katz

"We had a lovely meal. Friendly service, comfortable surroundings, and yummy food. Can't go..."

Joseph Cannon

"Very good food reasonable price, quite busy atmosphere but a CBD mid week lunch so you could expect..."

Stephen Scoble

"Great food and very quick service. The atmosphere of the restaurant is also quite good. It is probably one of the top Vietnamese restaurants in the..."

sampath varma

"Nice, clean and tidy place. I had the pork banh mi. Was really good. The bread was fresh & warm - not hard so easy to bite without bits flying around..."

Ange

"Lunch special. Very nice. Went again about a year later and the menu has changed. There is no longer a lunch special but you can order side dishes..."

Laurence Chiu

"I don't usually review, but I was so happy with my experience here that I felt i should. Massive thank you to the staff for making us feel very..."

Beth O'Farrell

"Fantastic express lunch on a cold winters Weekend. Popped in for a quick lunch as I enjoyed my last visit here a month ago. Again was greeted by the..."

Zark Z

Americanos Breakfast Restaurant

"What a pleasant surprise. Americano's is open 7 days. The menu is like Drexel's in Christchurch so you are guaranteed a large meal. I had lox and..."

R B

"Very nice food, great breakfast atmosphere. Would highly..."

Joe & Vanessa Mulholland

"I can honestly say this place is one of the best breakfast joints in NZ.....the food is very good....great portions.....affordable.....and the staff..."

Dean Jones

"Excellent service, delicious food, generous portions, and reasonable prices made for a fantastic lunch. Highly recommended if you're looking for a..."

Alan Bell

"Amazing experience. Great service and awesome food. Highly..."

Ankur Desai

"Great place to have a sit down breakfast. Reasonably priced and generously..."

Shaun Mansfield

"Excellent bacon and eggs, their corned beef hash is something different, and bottomless coffees are always great. But their hash browns, while..."

Robert Thomson

"Really nice place. The Stuff is polite and you get always more coffee. I can recommend the..."

Maxi Haibl

"Tasty food served with a smile, only issue is that it's often to full to get a..."

Michael

"Really nice place, good service, delicious food, y mid-range..."

Andrea

"If you're in the mood to indulge in excessive amounts of breakfast food I've got good news - this is the place for it. Pictured is smoked salmon,..."

Grace Wu

"Cosy, warm and private. Substantial meals, that look good enough to photograph. Go with a big..."

Patricia Simeon

"This is a great place for breakfast. A hidden gem, and a place to go to. Highly..."

Pedro Silva

"Loved this place! We went for breakfast a few times but not for dinner.. the food was enjoyable I wouldn't say award winning but definitely tasty and..."

Anna Lovatt

"We were looking for somewhere for breakfast that served pancakes for a reasonable cost. This place did not disappoint. For $19 you get toast, two..."

Ryan Owen

"Being from the heartland of the states Ive gotta say Americanos absolutely nailed it. The bottomless filter coffee was just like home, the pancakes..."

Landon Jones

"Great Service, Eggs Benedict, corn beef hash and Bottomless coffee were..."

Deshan G.

"Service is excellent, food... Not excellent but enjoyable. Maybe a bit..."

Rodrigo Azueta

Olive Cafe

87/100 (1874 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Olive is such a cute cafe that serves some serious killer food. Eggs Benedict is always a favourite, but the eggs are definitely a make or break for..."

Jina Hong

"Meal: MontrealDrink: cappucino w/ cinnamonIt was a hearty meal, just as you'd expect good poached eggs with smoked salmon and..."

Doris Ma

"Classy decor, friendly staff and beautiful food. One of the best in Wellington for a fine brunch!..."

Rohan

"Great service, awesome food especially the eggs Benedict and the big breakfast! Mimosas were a great addition to our 9 person breakfast as well!..."

Sarah Fromont

"I love Olive, the staff were friendly and accommodating. The food is always delicious and the option to sit outside is lovely, a luxury on cuba..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Absolutely wonderful dining experience, perfect choice for celebrating our special occasion. Divine food, awesome service at an inconspicuous cool..."

Eating My Way Around

"Great service, food, vibe all around - an ideal brunch cafe! The outdoor seating area is lively, one of our favourite spots in Wellington. Highly..."

Seo

"Very nice ambience. Not too noisy, spacious and several different areas to sit. Coffee, got chocolates and tea were excellent. Friendly service and..."

Mike Currie

"Lovely cafe with wonderful service. I liked their interior, makes it such a peaceful place to hangout. Just happened to wander by while exploring..."

Marnelli

"A delightful cafe located in one of Wellington's most cool streets (Cuba Street), lives up to its reputation. I was told that this cafe serves..."

Kausthub Desikachar

"Ask to sit outside in the back. It's covered and heated. The staff are wonderful and the food is even better, made all the more tasty in the lush..."

Derrick Olivier

"This place is really nice. The interior is very interesting as it is naturally finished cos of its oldness. We had our breakfast here before going..."

Robert Jaime Fernandez

"They had such a good atmosphere. They have this small little outdoor area filled with potted plants and it just gives the place this brilliant..."

Selena

"My partner and I were visiting Wellington and decided to have breakfast here. It looked very busy from the street so we almost thought we might not..."

Sam

"Their desserts are absolutely amazing. They look stunning and taste even better! I recommend the whittakers pannacotta. My friend ordered the banana..."

Crumpet King

"Lovely brunch experience at Olive. The big breakfast was okay overall. I always love a well-poached flowing yolk, Olive's big breakfast had just..."

AJ

"First time to Olive. Really good food (eggs cooked perfect) and coffee was good. Service was a little slow to begin with, (wasn't too busy) but..."

Sharon Harvey

"Walked into this place and it was very cool. Chilled outside area out back. Great atmosphere and service, wine list was diverse and accessible -..."

Fat Dad

"Awesome little restaurant, menu offers something different and they will change it up to suit dislikes and allergies. The staff are the most..."

Jocelyn Simpson

"Came for brunch with a friend and really enjoyed.Food was fast and lovely, smoothies are tasty with a lot of flavour.Peaceful but does get..."

Jordan

"Foreign foodies looking to eat in Wellington at any time of the day get down to Olive, I can't praise it enough. I had dinner here with a group of..."

Marmaduke Pickthall

"The fish was cooked to perfection it melted in my mouth. The pickle and yogurt made a really good balance with the richness of the fish, and the..."

Nitia Sari

"Love this place. Friendly staff, artistic decor and great food!-all in one place. Been there fore lunch but would love to try their dinner menu..."

Christian

"Went here for a breakfast this weekend as many of friends have recommended to this place to me. The food here is amazing! We ordered eggs florentine..."

Foooodie Explorer

"I like Olive as is consistently good. Had a nice meal last night with a juicy and tender Scotch fillet main and partner liked her lamb shoulder. They..."

Ken Romeril

"What a delight to dine at Olive! The vegan version of 'The Works' is unbelievably amazing, the staff were attentive and endearing, and the ambiance..."

This Week's Roommates

"A solid breakfast which friendly staff and reasonable pricing. I had the eggs florentine with a side of avo- it was fresh, well cooked, and..."

Blair Kennedy

"Went there and the fish was actually really good. Wish we had some more in our plates though or that the chips would be home made but all in all it's..."

Ines

"Again another place that's been around forever and I've never been to! Went for bunch and ordered the olive breakfast expecting just your typical..."

Miss K

"The first place I ate at when I visited Wellington for the first time. I was very impressed by the ambiance of Olive, so calm and relaxing. I sat by..."

Biggiechee

"We've been to Olive several times in the past and always enjoyed it. It's been a while and we happened to pop in on the off chance for lunch...."

Sean P E Fleming

"Was very impressed with our dinner here. The staff were friendly and took the time to explain the items in the menu. Wine was a good match and we..."

Weenutter

"Lovely atmosphere! Been here twice. On the first occasion 6 of us went there to get hot chocolates on a Saturday night and they were a good..."

Amber Wooller

"Wellington has plenty of good cafes but none better than Olive. With cutesy decorations and friendly staff, it makes for a nice Sunday feed. I had..."

Featured Eats

"Nice place! The breakfast is so good and coffee good too! I like this place! And it open very early. It so nice! On Cuba Street, good for visitors...."

Spencer Zhan

"Been for dinner here three times came with my husband tonight , the service is the best we sat in the garden area , great atmosphere ,we had..."

Fiona

"The staff here were approachable and friendly when we walked in. Seated us in the back even though it was quite busy. Me and my friends were easily..."

Tim Armstrong

"Simply outstanding, top notch meals and quality service. Wellington has a plethora of quality cafe, however Olive is the leader of the..."

Medium_Rare

"Myself and two friends with a healthy interest in both food and beer attended the Beerstronomy event at Olive on Tuesday night (8 Sept). The food and..."

Robbie G

"Really nice place, we went there for Brunch and it was a very good decision. The dish was delicious eggs, toast, bacon, spinach, mashrooms, grilled..."

Loly

"If you've never been to Olive then you're in for a treat! This cafe is a Cuba street must, the outdoor area is like being in a jungle, surrounded by..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Olive might come off as slightly up market, but there's no sign of snobbyness within. Spoilt for choice in that particular part of Cuba street for..."

James Ford

"Olive is my absolute favourite place for a big breakfast. The homemade hash deserves a big thumbs up. I would highly recommend Olive for your next..."

Angela Liu

"Recently came here at the recommendation of a friend. Upon arrival I felt it to be a small yet well laid out area. It was an intimate setting,..."

Josh

"I went here for breakfast on the weekend. It was super busy and was lucky enough to get a table for 2. Me and my partner ordered flat whites and the..."

Damon

"This is a restaurant where you are guaranteed food of fine dining quality without the eye watering price tag. The chef has pulled together a menu..."

Susie

"User reviews. Amazing food and brilliant staff. Can not recommend this charming cafe enough but also it doesn't get to popular so i can't get a..."

Brandon Allan John Gloyn

"Best coffee in Wellington!!. Everytime I get a flatwhite from here I'm blown away by the quality of it. Perfect every single time! So impressed and I..."

Poppysnap

"A lovely little café with a nice cosy feel. The café also opens for dinner. I had the buttermilk pancakes which were fluffy and had a lovely..."

Shaun

"The food was decent enough, as was the coffee, but the whacky (and irritating) new age organ "music" coming from the speakers was enough to have us..."

Heneedsfood

"Olive use to be one of my local haunting grounds before I went off on my OE. This is perhaps the first time I have visited this place since I have..."

Rosemary Young

"A Wellington institution! Olive have recently extended their outside area and what a treat! There are lots of plants and you kind of feel like you're..."

Chris Carabine

"Great coffee & tea, excellent atmosphere, wonderful staff. I enjoyed a chai latte & a peppermint tea while reading my book completely..."

Zoe

"Dropped by here for breakfast one weekday. I fell in love immediately with the place. They have a gorgeous setting, and it reminded me of those..."

Oisin O'Reilly

"It's always rare to have a big breakfast that's perfect. So many components and not all of them are perfect or complimentary. For Olive, their 'Olive..."

Wilson Chau

"Olive is a favourite of mine when I come down to Wellington. They serve consistently good food with near impeccable service. Great to see such a..."

Amy Webb

"Wow! Came here with a group and was blown away by the amazing scrambled eggs! The best I have ever tasted. Will definitely be coming back. This place..."

Connie

"Thoroughly enjoyed dinner here. We sat in the garden next to the fireplace. Very lovely setting with enough lighting. Excellent customer service (I..."

Shelley Lu

"Thoroughly enjoyable night. The company was great, the meal was fantastic, our waiter was pleasant and helpful. To top it off our guest of honour,..."

Barney Knox

"Enjoyed a lovely meal here recently. Three different mains ordered at the table and all beautifully flavoured. Service perhaps a little off hand..."

Bill S

"Food is amazing, service is excellent, and they serve the nicest Riesling! Been there twice for dinner now and it's been top service..."

Tina Park

"Went here for tapas and wine with a group of overseas friends. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. Great wine! The only thing was that out..."

Jack Bradnock

"Olive has had a bit of a makeover and while it has always been a great coffee and daytime place, it now has a very appealing evening restaurant..."

Margaret A

"We went for a Sunday morning post run breakfast. The food (poached eggs, tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms). Decor was nice and the service from the..."

Theresa

"Went for dinner on Saturday night, this is a beautiful restaurant and the staff were amazing. The head waiter (didn't get his name) was so great,..."

Desley Gamer

"Had a great brunch here on a Saturday morning. Got the little private dining room which had its own heater. Staff were friendly. The meat & eggs..."

Pete Lead

"Our group of seven enjoyed dinner in Olive's cosy back room last night, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, as we did when we celebrated at Olive..."

Susan

"My partner and I went into Olive for dinner last night.. The waitress (Danielle) was exceptional and explained the specials perfectly. The wine list..."

Brettski

"Went to Olive cafe for dinner two of us.The service was great - a chatty friendly young woman who was very knowlegdeable and recommended what..."

Karen Krogh

"Delicious! Super friendly staff, great food and pretty well priced. Go to Olive quite a lot, love their casual lunch and tapas menu. had..."

Kate O'connor

"Walking in to the courtyard at Olive is like walking into a luscious jungle dream. Palms and other foliage sit around in pots while tables with irons..."

Madicattt

"We enjoyed the interior design and there was a nice ambiance. The waitress was lovely. There was a small, seasonal menu but it had good options. The..."

Cassie Mitchell

"An absolute must visit for anyone who’s in the Capital! Great atmosphere with lovely staff and they even have a garden courtyard (basically unheard..."

Isabella Clague

"The toasted chili cheese spinach scone was very delicious. Nice ambiance. But the cafe was very busy during breakfast so we feel that we have to..."

IsH

"The coffee is great. The breakfast is amazing ( my favorite are the olive works and waffle of the day). However, 1 star off for the lunch menu as..."

Naung

"Went to Olive on a Tuesday and they have their special TUESDAY NIGHT TRIO. Three unique courses for $55 pp. really enjoyed everything, the service..."

Nanz Dee

"Pumpkin & tofu gnocchi was incredible! Unfortunately chicken thigh disappointing - slaw was soggy in dressing and chicken was over fried. We asked..."

Shannon

"We had a fantastic breakfast in the stunnng courtyard. Couldn’t fault the food, the scotch eggs and salad were fantastic. Great service and good..."

Katrina

"Our first meal In Wellington and it set a high bar. An attractive and interesting set of spaces. But we were happy to be in the window - one seeing..."

Hamish Pringle

"A culinary bastion of contemporary New Zealand cuisine, Olive restaurant has been serving French, Italian, and Kiwi inspired dishes for well over 20..."

Ivan Teh

"A fun hip spot for brunch. Great atmosphere, particularly in the back courtyard. Food was quite good (had the Olive Works) and their coffee was solid..."

Sid Malak

"Initial FOH person who took me to the seat was not the most hospitable, the order taking person was great – friendly and professional. The service..."

Challo

"I had the crispy skin pan fried fish of the day and it was outstanding. Glass of hawkes bay rose and antipodes sparkling water. Loved the entire..."

Mark Cossin

"Cute place for a quiet drink and meal if you go in the afternoon. Lovely food and excellent..."

Harmony Paea

"Best hash brown ever. And not your fault it's everywhere - sourdough gets really crunchy when toasted - a bit too crunchy to enjoy. Everything else..."

Deborah Collins

"Walk-in this popular restaurant located at the popular Cuba Street. Lucky we got the seats at the lush backyard. The fish of the day - John Dory is..."

Maggie Chen

"My partner had the market fish (forgot to take a photo before she started eating!!) for lunch and I had a cocktail, both were delicious and the..."

Annie White

"Beautiful fresh food and super lovely..."

o w

"What a find! The gr8 food, delicious coffee, and friendly staff made our day. I had the 'Today's cured fish', which was a taste sensation. I 'm now..."

Joan Howan

Beach Babylon

86/100 (2525 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Kate.mcpherson123

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

Steaksammie

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

Sally

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

Rochelle Holland

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

Eating My Way Around

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

Anna

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

David Thompson

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

Tim 51

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

Mjmcferren

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

James Ong

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

Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt

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

Natasha Hill

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

Blackrobinnz

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

Aimee R

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

Logan Managh

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

Jordan

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

Julia TVM

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

EpiCurious

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

Rebecca

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

Gus

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

Foooodie Explorer

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

Ben Woodburn

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

Sriram Srivatsan

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

Ian De Terte

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

Donald Tracey Murray

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

Saeran Maniparathy

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

Ines

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

Grace

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

David Palfreyman

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

Jordan Morrice

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

Table For One

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

Katherine MacGregor

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

Heneedsfood

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

Haumanakeakua

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

Humbleluxury

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

Foodie Mallu

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

Marilyn Moore

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

Selective

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

Deb Kissick

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

Ellie

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

The Guppy

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

Joshua Hill

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

Alice Bourke

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

Woo 17

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

Reviewer007

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

Isabella

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

Kara I

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

Katie1

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

Mary Jane Thomas

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

Dinerdiner

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

CK

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

Philip

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

Emma Lowry

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

Amy @ My Dining Journey

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

Kiwig1rl

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

Elna Baguya

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

Mahdi Abdollahi

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

bolonz bolo

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

Olia

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

Alma

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

Mahnaz

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

Maria Anderson

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

Bruno Martin-Edwards

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

Isabella Clague

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

Glyn Alcock

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

Julian Davison

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

Saipriya Krishna

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

Davide Baj

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

Stephen Gillies

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

Aaron Clancy

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

Fidah Ali

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

Innes Fisher

Saigon Van Grill Bar

86/100 (2247 ratings)

"Food: Bun bo hueIf you like things hot, this spicy noodle soup will require extra chilli. The broth had beautifully strong flavours, but..."

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"This is a nice, clean place to eat. Food is very tasty, dishes have éample portion and reasonable price. Staff are friendly and service is great...."

Pol Anoren

"Enjoyed a fantastic lunch at Saigon Van today.Grilled Pork Salad was delicious with good proportions (for those of us who enjoy their meat), and..."

Leeanne Coppard

"Definitely get the pho while your here! The broth is uniquely cooked, done very professionally by a trained chef. Also unlike most pho places they..."

James Ong

"I love this place! Really nice and attentive service, they are kind and good at their job. The decor is amazing and has a great vibe. The food is..."

Alana McConnell

"I have passed this place many times but yesterday was the very first time to go in and have a dinner.Good things are: the building is a..."

Jimon007

"Had a delicious meal here with friends. Chicken curry was my pick of the night, it had a really good strong flavour of lemon grass and so easy too..."

Eat Places

"We just had a superb lunch. GOod customer service, and modern, cool ambience. Food plating was very nice We are definitely coming back..."

Connie Ribay-Fernandez

"Modern clean layoutUpbeat vibeFriendly serviceTraditional vietnamese food but creative in presentation and hands on..."

FoodiePhysician

"Best pho in town! It has a nice atmosphere and kind wait staff. We were seated upstairs because downstairs was full. I ordered a rare beef pho..."

Richard Lei

"I wanted something light and quick for dinner. Wandering up Cuba nowhere was appealing to me. Eventually I chose Saigon Van. I've noticed this place..."

Sean P E Fleming

"A taste of South Vietnam in Wellington. The pho needs a little more depth, and the ribs need a bit more time, but the pork skin salad rolls..."

Mya

"good food, fast efficient service, decor is simple ad elegant, menu options are easy, some good vietnamese beers as well, excellent value for money,..."

Sly

"Good was great, fresh and delicious and full of flavours. It did take a little while to come out... But their menu does state "food will come out..."

Jay

"Lovely restaurant. Very good service. The crispy prawns spring roll delicious and fresh. The jasmine tea really good flavors. I can wait to try other..."

Loly

"Overall I nice place to eat. In terms of price I think it is quite reasonable especially in terms of the decor and the way they present themselves...."

Trencherman's Travels

"Food is excellent, one of the top Viet in Wellington. Food is fresh and healthy, it is traditional and healthy. It is quality food. If you are..."

Elodie Amiand

"Food was nicely prepared and well-priced: we spent about $25 each for a light dinner with a glass of wine. Salads were especially nice (spicy beef..."

Audra Lord

"This was a pretty good place for our after movie dinner. Not too busy for a Saturday night. The portion sizes were smaller than expected but we..."

Iain

"Great value for the lunch menu - $40 for shared starter (combination rolls (cold)), and two mains - Grilled Lemongrass Chicken on Rice and Crispy..."

Mark Fairey

"Amazing service! The wait staff are so attentive and polite. What a treat! Plenty of veggie options and the portions are not too big. This is a..."

Chris Carabine

"I've always been consistently impressed by the exceptional food and service at this restaurant. The majority of the dishes are expertly prepared and..."

Mable

"Lovely first time dinner here, food was great! I got the vegan curry- very recommended. Service was lovely, all I’d say is the 2012 radio..."

Kabita Bhandari

"The food was super tasty. Really nice restaurant. Fun menu. Teaches you..."

Jordan Betteridge

"An enjoyable and whimsical visit on a VERY busy Wellington Friday night. We were downtown during ‘Wellington On A Plate” and having trouble..."

Trentyz

"Amazing. The food here is delicious, each dish we ate with the banquet had it's own distinctive flavour. It was fresh, the meat tender and the..."

Ross Bennett

"Great unassuming little restaurant nestled in the heart of Cuba St. It was a little busy when we went in tonight (it is O’week) and things took a..."

Chris Price (Pricey)

"Saigon Van Grill has the best pho and bun in town - hands down. The broth of the pho is amazingly flavourful. I think I've tried more or less all..."

Richard Lei

"Pleasant surprise to find authentic Vietnam food. The food was very tasty. The staff was very accomodating. The price was reasonable. Highly..."

cain chua

"Great meals! Pho’s at some places lacks flavor but Saigon Van Grill Bar’s pho was full of umami. Wonderful customer service and all dishes where..."

Yukie Fukui

"Beautiful place to have a great evening with your family and friends together. The staff members are friendly and helpful to inform you of their..."

Kevin James van Duuren

"Absolutely great food. I attended with a party of four and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The salmon was a hit, with comments around how it was..."

Fraser Bourne

"The spice noodle soup (bun bo hue) was really nice. I reccommend getting some hoisin sauce on the side to dip the meat in. The staff was super duper..."

Ngoc Bui

"Great food & great service on New Years, I hiiiighly recommend the crispy pancake & braised pork..."

Raindrop

"Fragrant grilled meats, delish pho and spring rolls. Lots of fresh salad. Delightful place. So good we came back the next..."

Bex Pilley

"If you want an authentic Vietnamese foods located in the capital of Wellington, you definitely cannot miss this place. I tried several meals like..."

Hien Do

"Wednesday night dinner for three, we had the Saigon banquet and it was stunning! Each dish full of new tastes of abundant proportions. Our waiter was..."

A H

Wheelchair Accessible

"Such a lovely cafe and right next to Starbucks. Where as Starbucks had a 20 min wait time, Smith and Grocer prepared the lovely coffee in record time..."

Irina Kapeli

"Just finished brunch here, and have decided that the staff here epitomize what good service looks like. Genuine smiles. Offers of help. Prompt...."

Noel Anderton

"I do like a friendly reception at a cafe! Makes such a difference and everything tastes better! The mere fact they agreed to a team photo speaks..."

Hamish Pringle

"Nice premise, lots of yummy food to choose from. Panini was great and had a lot of fillings. Banana chocolate bread was very tasty. The scone was..."

Cassie Mitchell

"Beautiful food in the cabinet and from kitchen, elegant atmosphere, and well presented. Ive had kedgeree, frittata, signature ginger slice, and..."

David Do

"Nice cafe, airy and bright, in an historic arcade. Great coffee, nice cakes and sandwiches, as well as an all day menu and lunchtime blackboard..."

Michela Zanata

"What a lovely find on a day in town. Our table in the arcade was quiet and surrounded by lovely shops. The Vietnamese salad with chicken was superb:..."

Jan Anderson

"Cozy small cafe with really good ,friendly staff, we ordered 🇻🇳 Vietnamese salad and a beef burger. Both of them were delicious. If you don't..."

azadeh jafari

"Coffee is always excellent. Was close to closing with 30 mins to go. Watched a staff member ask a family to move their pram with baby in it so she..."

Kirsty McIntosh

"Good food, coffee ok.... nice..."

Brett Archer

"Always busy on weekdays as well as weekends. Limited seating. Service quality varies depending on the day. If not busy, service is okay. If busy and..."

Jay K

"Walked past the Old Bank Arcade and chanced upon this cafe. Decided to have breakfast here and my Oat porridge ($14) was a tad different from what I..."

LifeofAndrea

"My favourite central city cafe whenever I visit Wellington, where I always feel welcome despite how busy it is, the coffee great and cabinet food..."

Wendy Barker

"Here for afternoon tea. Plenty of sweet treats. Raw silky snickers bar, was to die for. This was on another level for taste and texture. I should..."

John Russell

"Went for early lunch, place was packed. Food was nice but my friend's lunch arrived over 10 minutes before mine. Meals at same table should be..."

Eileen Louis

"What an awesome we find this place is, ordered the brioche French toast, was above and beyond expectations, staff super friendly, will definitely be..."

Chris Berkett

"Great Cafe food always fresh staff friendly only concern cabinet food very..."

Mae Phillips

Saigon Taste

"Best Vietnamese food in town. 100% try the pho and lemongrass..."

Harry Jarman

"This place was recommended by my Vietnamese friend as he said it was really good and authentic so I came to try. The rice paper rolls and the summer..."

Viv Goo

"Have been to the restaurant both times I've been to Wellington. Price is good and food also. Good for late night Vietnamese food cravings..."

Chelethammavong

"Really delicious food. Can't wait to return and try more! Came on a Sunday night and it was packed. I had #37 (oops can't remember the dish's name)..."

Smalljude

"This isn't the place you go to enjoy the atmosphere – you go for some authentic wholesome Vietnamese packed with flavour. One of my..."

Mind The Crumbs

"I went here for lunch with my grandmother last week and it was so good I had to go back there a few days later with my partner! Service and..."

Adaire Ward

"I have now been here for a BYO and a quiet mid-week dinner, it was perfect for both! The food is really great for the price you pay and they also..."

Sophie Hunter

"Warm and friendly service, food is delicious. Fried rices and curries are excellent, as is the Vietnamese pancake. My favourite place in Wellington..."

Bill Purdon

"Very nice and the portion are decent, will come back again. I ordered rare beef noodle soup which I got medium, I think next time I will reconfirm..."

Anthony Wong

"I regularly go to Saigon Taste to get my Pho fix and it's so far the best I think I've had in Wellington. The broth is always very flavoursome and..."

Jordan Morrice

"I don't understand how some peoples can write such negative comments about the service offered. I lived just next door from this place for more than..."

Christopher C

"Looked at the Reviews prior to my weekend visit to Wellington this restaurant met all of my expectations! After asking for a recommendation for..."

Ani Ahitapu

"As a regular visitor over the last year or so, This Mt Vic local is just excellent. The menu is varied and interesting, the food is flavorsome (the..."

Bruno Cuba

"I love love LOVE this place. I live on Majoribanks Street so its nice and handy to me. The only problem is that I love all their food (especially the..."

Cat

"this is a great Vietnamese place to go. The whole dinning experience was lovely. we had Pho Ga(chicken soup), chicken curry and the best Vietnamese..."

Anshu Das

"I love this place. Simple, fresh and delicious. My favourite place on Marjoribanks for a reasonably priced meal. Love, love, LOVE the house special..."

Nikki Gardiner

"Fantastic. We've been looking for ages for a good Vietnamese restaurant in Wellington. Great authentic food, very well priced, simple and not overly..."

Mark Anderson

"Went to Saigon Taste for 'Date night' as it is around the corner from home. The food was absolutely delicious. We had chicken wings and the spring..."

Angela Graham

"I love their soupy noodles. It's perfect for cold day. There are vegetarian option but the taste of the soup need..."

Putu Evie Suyadnyani

"The food was amazing. We had phở gà and Bún chá giò & thit nuóng chão. The portion was just enough and the price was reasonable. Definitely..."

Minha Kim

"Most authentic Viet food we have ever had in New Zealand. The owner and staff are super friendly. Almost had our meals here everyday for our whole..."

Lan Nguyen

"Saigon Taste is one of our family’s favourite restaurants. Whether you order in or take away the food is always excellent. It’s a family run..."

Donald Nordeng

"To all Vietnamese food lovers, this is the place in Wellington that you should not miss. There are so many menus that will definitely serve your..."

indah nuria Savitri

"My favourite Vietnamese restaurant! I always order the Durian smoothie, and my favourite food here is the crispy chicken thighs with fish sauce...."

Brahmastyo Puji

"Had an amazing time, the service was friendly and the food was amazing. We had the crab noodle soup it was delicous but could use more crab. We also..."

Kendra Surprise

"Just like the Bon bo Hue that I ate in Hue! Delicious! The hot black Vietnamese coffee has the authentic subtle licorice flavour (at least that’s..."

Andy York

"Fantastic food, I highly recommend the vegetarian summer and spring rolls, and the vegan noodle soup..."

Sam B

"Always a pleasure eating here. Food is always good just had to wait a bit but all in all if you are not in a hurry defintely worth the..."

ponpon

"Delicious food. Good service. Good portion and not too expensive. The Pho is on..."

Andrea Merlo

"Me and my friends tried a variety of beef rice noodles and they are all quite good. Served with fresh beansprouts and lemon. The taro coconut sticky..."

Zoe Zhu

"Ba Ba Ba Burger on a plate was great. Prawn spring roll starter was fantastic!! Prawns were so fresh and big...."

Maxime Vasuta

"There was so staff in front of house, so the guy who work in the kitchen looks so busy doing take order and cook the food. We almost wait for 30mins,..."

Alice Park

"Good place for a bowl of hot noodle soup in a very cold..."

J Chua

"Loved the vegetarian pancake - crispy and lots of great flavors. Thank..."

Suuz K

"Had the beef pho, signature dish at any Vietnamese place where the broth tells you everything you need to know...."

Matthew Fong

Elements Lyall Bay

Wheelchair Accessible

"I stop in here briefly to pass a little time before meeting a flight at the airport. I wish I have more time, as the service is very pleasant from..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Great coffee, great food and reasonable pricing! Can't ask for much more really! We had the French toast and eggs on toast with added hash browns and..."

Matt

"I have had two very memorable dining experiences here. Some of the most incredibly tasty food I have ever eaten to be honest. Highlights include fish..."

The Food Snob

"Every morning these guys make the best coffee to date in Wellington. Friendly staff always onto it as they remember their regulars coffee..."

Chanelle Cordalis

"Stopped in here with my 2 young kids after activities nearby. The entrance area is a bit tight but quite a decent amount of seating at the back,..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"This is the second time I have been here for brunch and both times the food has been delish. It has a great cozy feeling inside perfect to get away..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Been here many times and love it. The Goats cheese soufflé with salad is to die for! Add to this - super friendly staff and prompt service, even on..."

Shona Sen

"Dropped in on my way to the airport for a hot chocolate. Nice looking place. Ordered Large HChoc. more a medium. Nice cacao powder used. Life Foods?..."

Pamela Hutchinson

"Place had a good vibe when you walk in and the food looks appetising. I only stayed for a coffee but it was a nice coffee, good service, fast too..."

Team Thomas

"Wonderful coffee! Ordered a long black to go and it was bang on. Thanks Mr Barista! The spinach and cheese scone... Could take it or leave it. Look..."

Crumpet King

"The food and coffee at elements is always of excellent quality, not surprising seeing how popular it is! It's great at any time of the day. I really..."

Sophie Hunter

"Latest review: 3.5: Used to come to Elements quite a lot, and a couple of years ago I would have given them a four (or more) but since the..."

LucyGoosey

"I tried the cheesecake and was awesome, fresh, also the truffles, the coffee was great and the place is cosy, nice and clean. All good, but the..."

Chris Vera

"I like the name Elements. And in some ways the restaurant / cafe goes in that direction. A simple glass fronted exterior on a corner site. The three..."

Duncan Galletly

"Have been here twice in the past month and have come away satisfied both times. The 'biggy' breakfast is tasty but a little on the big side for me so..."

Lottielegge

"I've only ever been here for brunch but it's bang on! Clean, fresh and airy inside you start the day feeling refreshed and awake. The coffee is fab..."

Chris Carabine

"The decor and service was bang on. If only it had the food of Chocolate Frog. The 3 gold award plates on the wall are impressive but not enough to..."

Julia Mc

"Elements is the place to go for a wicked good brunch! The poached eggs on hash is to die for! Definitely a firm favourite! Last time we went we..."

Humbleluxury

"My friend and I had lunch at Elements Cafe today. Wonderful food, even for vegetarians, lovely coffee and very good service.Thank you for a most..."

Chris Mulcock

"Love this place. I quite often come here for breakfast and it is always fast and delicious. Not very original of me, but I usually get the Benedict,..."

Steve Mackay

"Being from out of town and wanting to host a celebration dinner with family and friends, Elements Cafe was the perfect choice with the private room...."

Jenni McDougall

"We celebrated a 50th birthday with 25 others at this restaurant last night. The food was fantastic - and I'm pretty picky! The waiting staff were..."

Jane And Simon

"Love the cafe and love the food. The salmon, excellent. Pate, delicious and well seasoned. Souffle was about as good as a twice baked souffle can..."

Rory Parkyn

"great place, nice food,clean, staff extremely helpful, always high standard.always leave feeling had a feed, but not..."

Allan Fay Walker

"We ate here on a freezing,rainy Friday night so the warm welcome was especially welcome.We hadn't booked but came early at 6pm with our 3 kids and we..."

Claire McKay

"I had the pleasure to eat at Elements recently for dinnerWhilst the decor is nothing specical the food was excellent and the wine list is..."

Mark_P

"Really good food, but the coffee is absolute rubbish - order a cold drink instead!! Always friendly staff... gets very busy on..."

Bob

"I have only eaten here once and it was thoroughly delicious esp the cheese soufflé and pate - it was a wet windy and wild night and we were waiting..."

Kym Hamilton

"Stunning food, top service, friendly smiles, oodles of room and they do a 'What's Cooking' nite where you learn how to cook stuff and enjoy it with..."

Debby

"Top cafe, my favourite in town. Very good coffee, great staff and a friendly relaxing..."

Sandy

"This is such a great cafe!! The food is amazing,the staff are always friendly and service is excellent!!! Well done to the owners for putting in all..."

Mel

"I agree this place is awesome! Great menu, food doesn't only sound good it tastes fantastic! Lots of choices for vegetarian, heaps better than..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"Good restaurants outside of Wellingtons CBD are pretty thin on the ground, but one stands out head and shoulders above the others, Elements in Lyall..."

Patrick Pilcher

"You've got to check out The (new) Wine Bar. Open on Friday and Saturday nights - a fabulous combo of great wines (the staff know their stuff), Gins,..."

Dave Marshall

"Real good alternative to Maranui if you don’t care about the view. Service and food is top notch and also cater for coeliacs. Always go for the..."

Ben Lau

"Lovely friendly service with great ALLPRESS coffee and Harney Tea and delicious food. Wheelchair and stroller accessible and washrooms..."

A Bahrij

"I stop in here briefly to pass a little time before meeting a flight at the airport. I wish I have more time, as the service is very pleasant from..."

Reece Benson

"It is always lovely to be greeted by Chris and Nick, as well as all the team. We enjoy the ambience of Elements, the amazing service, the care which..."

Heather McQuillan

"Busy on a windy Sunday, but the staff seated my friend and I within 10mins. The menu was inventive with interesting ingredients including my..."

Shay Zhang

"Lovely food with large portion..."

Jordan

"The atmosphere at this cafe was great for brunch and the food was delicious. The black pudding extremely delicious! The staff were externally..."

Becky

"Honestly the freshly made bread here is out of this world... Add that to the super friendly service, the amazing meals, unbelievable cinnamon ring..."

Dave Bell

"The vanilla milkshake was heavenly!!! the vegan toastie was fresh and crispy. Amazing..."

rashye naagar

"Happy with my takeaway cappuccino cinnamon! Elated I can have a coffee date mid - vaccination with my fully vaccinated..."

Shelley Quinn

Mike Duindam

"A bustling, busy cafe in Lyall Bay. The juices are made from scratch with real fruit and veges and their raw vegan chocolate tart is definitely worth..."

Jane Hunter

"Lovely cafe with excellent French toast. Would love to come back for..."

Yun-shyh Pang

"Good food good vibe good staff 👌had the mac cheese Stopped in again on fri nite for a coffee and cake and baaam the vegan raw chocolate tart..."

Darrell Gaby

"The perfect wee spot - it wasn’t overly busy which made it a nice relaxing vibe! Lovely service, delicious food (minus the coriander in the..."

Tach Wendt

"Decent place, good food and strong coffee. $47 for 2x meal and 2x iced..."

Ladislav S.

The Old Quarter

84/100 (2826 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food friendly..."

Yves Chang

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

The Poor Foodie

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

Kate.mcpherson123

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

Jen Lin

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

Jennykakariki

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

Nani

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

Ian De Terte

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

Caffeinated Weka

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

Crumpet King

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

Yutika Tiki Anturkar

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

Sei

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

DebHead

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

MataMan

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

Kiwi FIFO Chef

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

Vaughna Maurirere-Davies

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

Yuha

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

Rachel Macdonald

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

Maggie Cheung

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

James Ong

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

Ronel Kapp

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

Christian

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

Sotaro Ochiai

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

Jessica Hunter

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

Vicki Wong

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

Mon

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

Julia Broughton

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

Cindy Gunawan

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

Michal Robertson

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

Cristina Meirosu

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

Chris Lamb

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

Merve Yildiz

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

Andrea Merlo

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

Anna Collins

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

Moynesni Naidu

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

Roderick Raymundo

Maranui Surf Lifesaving Cafe

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

Raunaq Bhogal

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

J Orsborn

Chris B

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

David Hall

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

Rob Jack

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

Keith Powell

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

Carrie Matson

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

John Hunt

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

Karaitiana Wilson

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

Lynette Kwek

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

Barry Boyd

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

N J

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

Pamela Ngan

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

Nate O

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

James Bannon

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

Jenny O'Brien

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

Geoff Keene

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

Josiah Liston

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

KiwiFighter

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

Karaka Cafe & Summer Bar

84/100 (1547 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Cash Only

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Neo Cafe & Eatery

84/100 (1802 ratings)

"The perfect spot for a late Sunday lunch. The seafood chowder was AMAZING! The service from the staff was excellent, and there was a lovely..."

Bronwyn McKinnon

"Absolutely one of the best places in the city! Lovely brunch and amazing..."

Filippo Valmorbida

"Modernt med trevlig personal och supergod mat, och kaffet holt otroligt..."

Stefan Johansson

"Great little cafe & reasonably priced. Thoroughly enjoyed our..."

Andy Cross

"Great spot to drop in for a coffee or stay for a meal. The team are super friendly and the food is delish! Their homemade peanut butter keeps me..."

Brent Wimmers

"Best little place - and that sous chef is such a hottie..."

Frida Jensen

"Lovely relaxed cafe. Good coffee and really awesome friendly..."

Bronwyn Mitchell

"Brilliant food. Great staff. No more words..."

David Fox

"Really fantastic! I came in for a coffee and breakfast, both beautiful! Staff are friendly and well presented and the kitchen looks clean and tidy!..."

Lily Norman

"Love Cafe Neo so much! I eat here at least once a week. Not only is the food and coffee sublime but the interior design, atmosphere and friendly..."

Benjamin Johnson

"Beautiful Coffee, Beautiful Food..."

Claire Bennett

"The best. How can you call this just a cafe and serve such great food? Good work Neo..."

Mark Godfrey Petone

"Awesome kit out! Great service and exciting menu..."

Abby Damen

"Love this place!! Great..."

Jan Godfrey

"literally the best cafe in wellington! this is my go-to place to eat in all of the city. the food is out of this world, and the presentation is drop..."

Ashlee Louise

"Been here on several occasions and have loved it every time- as someone who is passionate about breakfast and a very picky foodie, I can can say with..."

Rach Peters

"Yummy yummy eggs benny and..."

Foodaholic

"The reviews and award winnings brought me here. Such a lovely place. Good menu to select from. The staff are friendly and attentive. Would highly..."

Chelsea

"Loved this place - they understand the difference between gluten free and celiac safe and ensure there is no cross contamination which was amazing! I..."

Kayla Widdowson

"I have come here a number of times for meetings and love the coffee and service, always happy to help and kind, friendly staff. The menu need..."

Hilary Longshore

"A search of Zomato led us to Neo for eggs Benedict.It is a small, busy establishment that has a feel good, homely vibe.The menu offers..."

Phillipa Brook

"Impressed with the menu. Lots of options for vegetarians/vegans and also allergy friendly options. Love that the menu was coded for these options..."

Seeessjay

"Delicious breakfast - tasty bacon, beautiful hollandaise sauce, the hash browns add a nice twist to the traditional Eggs Benne. Great service..."

Silva Star

"amazing food, the depth of flavour was amazing in the crispy chicken burger. Going anywhere else for a burger isn’t the same anymore. Minimalism at..."

Sdt.trademe

"On our last morning in Wellington we headed out for breakfast, and after reading lots of reviews I directed us to Neo Cafe & Eatery. It’s a light,..."

I Spy Plum Pie

"Great granola and the other meals were lovely too.Our friend had eggs bene on hash brown made there, proclaimed to be so..."

Megha Dogra

"Delicious food, heaps of gluten free and celiac options. It was very impressive to find gluten free pancakes of that caliber. My lady loved her baked..."

Cookingkenny

"Lovely fit out and the cabinet foods look good. I enjoyed my avo on toast and my lunch date enjoyed the pancakes. The avo needed a little extra..."

Vicki Wong

"Came here for breakfast and had the eggs on toast. Service was very good and the polenta bread was a nice variation from the usual types served...."

Amesirv

"Pleasant, light-filled room with comfortable tables and chairs. Music and sound at a gentle murmur. Eggs were perfectly poached, bacon cooked nicely..."

Jade M.

"My friend has been a regular here, and she suggested for us to have some coffee and later on, lunch since it was almost noon by the time we finished..."

DrJ G

"I'm actually writing this review as I eat because my food is so delicious! I'm having the veggie breakfast with a side of eggs and I'm blown away by..."

PaddyInKiwiland

"I've been a couple of times in the past and it's been a while...but I came back to find a fresher menu with more vege/vegan options... great! I had..."

Shar Young

"Neo has great food, friendly service and it is really good value for money. The coffee is fantastic and the menu is full of fresh seasonal choices...."

Kirstin

"Great friendly service, warm fluffy stack of Buttermilk Pancakes, satisfying Supreme coffee. I've been wanting to get back to Neo for a while, I..."

Harry Hudson

"This is my second time here in two years and both times I found staff to be completely different to the food being offered and the setting of the..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Just had their new chicken, bacon and mushroom pasta - seriously good, hope they keep it! Staff very accommodating too. I will definitely..."

Matt

"Coffee was really good, classic pancakes were also really good. Busy time early in the morning, but staff were quick and friendly. Parking is..."

Christine

"Been here a few times. The meals and counter food have never disappointed. Their coffee is also really really good and bottomless filter coffee is my..."

Grace

"It was super amazing. first time there, pancakes were to dye for and the avocado tomato toast was pretty good! Will definitely visit..."

Eléna MacEwan

"A personal favourite. Cosy, beautifully laid out and great coffee! Staff are friendly and the minimal décor is absolutely perfect. Will be going..."

Tara Jones Rudge

" I Had brunch at Neo this morning with family, and it was one of the best meals I've had in a while. The staff were friendly, and..."

Kahurangi Hutchings

"My Family and I hired out Neo for a private dinner and we'd do it again in a heartbeat. The food was absolutely incredible. We..."

Jacob Lawrie

"Outstanding service and quality.Went their recently with my wife for lunch. Ordered the beetroot salad and a toasted sandwich with a mango..."

Johnny Fürst

"Very good food and service. Went on Easter Monday for brunch, with my wife and cousin had the $20 big breakfast and the sausage and bacon was..."

Merv Lowe

"I had an enjoyable lunch there recently. I didn't know the restaurant before my visit but heard good things about it. Enjoyed the butter chicken and..."

Kerry Godfrey

"Love the newly refurbished Neo Cafe. Great coffee and food! I can especially vouch for the gluten free food, it's amazing. None of these packaged..."

Bronny Cook

"This is a great cafe - one of my favourites. The food, service and staff are awesome. Friendly, helpful staff who were quite relaxed when we were..."

Kristina

"I love this cafe. The coffee is excellent, the staff are friendly and the food is delicious. Went in there this morning to have their heavenly French..."

Dale

"Excellent service, food and coffee. They cater for all tastes: gluten free, vege's etc. But still make a gorgeous bacon buttie! Yummy cakes and tasty..."

Alice

"Went for breakfast and they had a great selection.Meal came out fairly quickly and the service was great.Overall, a great experience and..."

Shelley

"Amazing decor, lovely and helpful waitstaff. Best hot chocolate in Wellington and also the best value. Well worth a..."

Mostly Asian

"Had breakfast on consecutive days. The quality of food and service are much appreciated. If you are looking for the heavy breakfast option, "neo..."

Saravan Kumar

"Hidden little Gem in the heart of Wellington, friendly staff, quick service and tasty food certainly make it worth the visit. They have heaps of..."

Oberzocker 511

"Stopped by for lunch on way to something else, mainly because I've seen the many good reviews that this cafe has received over the years, and it..."

Edgar Liu

"Excellent brunch spot! First cafe I visited in Wellington and the bar has been set high. We ordered the beef burger and breakfast bagel which were..."

ROS8215

"Lovely service; staff constantly waiting on the table making sure everything was sufficient. Very busy place, loud—but for good reason; delicious..."

Lea Saunders

"First time being here and the line was out the door, staff were incredibly friendly and asked if we were having our meal to go, as there was an..."

Alex Ahuriri

"Had an amazing brunch. The male waiter was so lovely. Amazing service from him. Checking to see if the food was good, which it was. We ended up..."

Marilyn Kho

"The food at Neo is consistently delicious despite how busy the cafe can be at times. For 12:30pm on a Sunday, we managed to get a table for two..."

Ashlee Nicholson

"Enjoy really nice mix of home salad - potato bacon salad was my favorite. The coffee was good if you’re looking for strong aftertaste coffee, they..."

Renata Audia

"If your from Melbourne this is food and coffee... you know from home! Amazing staff and smashing food!! So much too try and I didn't have enough..."

Laura Jelbart

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

Kaffee Eis

83/100 (2382 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Friendly staffs and great ice cream in..."

Michael Koon

"Well it’s the first time for me to discover black sesame flavoured gelato in nz! Can be a weird flavour for some people but I always love sesame...."

The Poor Foodie

"Tried out chocolate sorbet & raspberry while my friend had Feijoa & lime. A decent ice cream place to chill at, on Cuba st. Overall, I would..."

~ S

"Excellent service, excellent coffee. :) just as sweet as how i expected it to be. I would definitely recommend this place! Cant wait to go back and..."

Hajinhanie

"This place is actually spectacular, you will read why its not higher than a four towards the end. Decided to have dessert here after a meal at our..."

Team Thomas

"Amazing Ice cream. The Hazelnut and Chocolate flavours were the best I had in a while. Highly recommend this place, just couldn't get enough of it..."

Livetoeat

"The price is definitely a big plus and they have a wide range of flavours however I had to deduct quite a few points because they use the same scoop..."

Pamela Howard

"honestly best staff ever here, went last night quite pissed and they gave me not one, not two, but THREE testers!!!!! on the HOUSE! thats right, and..."

Eleanor Fanning

"Best gelato in the city I've had - I'd highly recommend the tiramisu and apple/cinnamon! Great coffee too, and really friendly staff. :) Occasionally..."

Alexia Swain

"Great service, delicious gelato, great vibe. The staff were very friendly, the place was busy but the service was still super..."

Kirsty

"Not the most amazing icecream I've ever had but definitely hits the spot. I highly recommend the warm brownie with icecream! The chocolate sorbet is..."

EsmeEats

"Overall I've never been a massive fan for Kaffee Eis shops but this one has popularity because of its location. With the option of ice cream, the..."

Mana

"They always make the BEST coffee without taking too long & also provide really lovely customer service :) I always recommend this place to family and..."

Bean XO

"One of our favorite places to go after a movie, or after a night out. Has coffee, baked goods, dessert, gelatos, sundaes, and plenty of seating...."

Shiny H Appy

"I want to compliment their customer service. The front girl was very nice and smiling. Soon after I enjoyed my tea and went out, I found that I lost..."

Sifang Liu

"My only question is - when are they bringing back the peanut butter ice cream? I confess my undying infatuation for this smooth, fresh creamy..."

Lubforall

"I have been to Kaffee Eis a number of times. Before my latest visit I'd always been impressed by the taste but found it a bit overpriced, especially..."

Lauren Douglas

"Without a second thought, the best icecream and gelato in NZ (gives Auckland stores a run for their money- honestly!) I had the chocolate..."

Annette Wong

"AMAZING PLACE !!, super comfortable to hangout in and the waiter is super friendly , as well as amazing as quality of food would totally recommend..."

Caroline

"Nice place for tea or coffee with something sweet to eat. The place and the staff really nice. Also the ice cream are very good. It's a place..."

Loly

"I love kaffee eis, it's consistently good and the staff are always incredibly helpful! I would say that it would be one of the best service I have..."

Mind The Crumbs

"This is a review on ice-cream only. If compared to the 5-stars Giapo (of Auckland) for its desserts, Kaffee Eis is certainly of a lower level. But..."

STRADS

"The gelato was superb and just what I felt like! I prefer the cuba street store opposed to the others as the room is a bigger, so it's not such a..."

Sophia Coslu

"Gelato is just one of those things that are perfect at any time of the day. I am a big fan of all of the fruity flavours, especially fejoa! I love..."

Sophie Hunter

"Beautiful creamy gelato. Love the unique, ever rotating flavours. Also appreciate the option to get testers and all the vegan..."

Isabella Clague

"Coffee was not bad but they could do a better job putting cinnamon on..."

Vadood Etminanbakhsh

"Absolutely lovely and friendly staff very helpful a nice cafe menu. They have a great selection of yummy looking food in the cabinets at the counter..."

keith bradbury

"This is one of our go to cafes when we ate in Cuba street. We bring our grand children here too. Great atmosphere and we like the old milk bar..."

Simon Phillips

"Lovely young girl served me on the morning of the 6/6/23. While in a rush making and serving coffees, she still had the time to hold a meaningful..."

Meg Hardie-Boys

"This place is great, everything was perfect except my date never txt me back afterwards 😞 I can't blame Kaffee Eis for that, it's probably because..."

D “Deano” W

"This was a great stop for us to the end of a great night. It was the cherry on top! Pun intended. Great ice cream. Good service, even better was the..."

Dean “iLsV” Sneedon

"Enjoyed the After 8 ice cream at our visit last Saturday night. We were there about 7:30pm, place was busy without being full. Good selection of ice..."

Stephen Kemp

"Poached eggs on toast for only $7. Small iced latte for $4.50. Single gelato costs $4.80 but it’s great value for quality and taste. Great place to..."

Jay K

"Coffee is consistently great and so is the ice cream. Always a friendly vibe..."

Martyn Galea

"Excellent cafe :) great staff, nice food and lovely ambiance. They’re popular for their award winning ice creams but we only had the coffee and..."

daezjn

"Gelato was decent. Coffee was really good. Some confusion on my order, but the guy behind the counter took my word and made me the coffee I asked and..."

James Hurford

"Cute place. Great coffee and counter food. Definitely a winner for..."

William M

"Taste so good and perfect..."

Caleb Orchard

"Got the brownie with hazelnut ice cream and a hot chocolate to share between two people, at both items were fantastic. I haven’t tried their other..."

Paige Duce

"Very friendly staff! Food comes really quickly and it tasted good! Amazing..."

becky

"They even have Italian authentic liquorice ice cream, highly..."

lawrence northe

"Best known for their gelato, Kaffee Eis is a nice cafe to hangout. It is usually crowded and there are times you will literally have to wait for a..."

Safira Mumtaz

"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..."

Larissa W

Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe

82/100 (2859 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The brunch options go far beyond your normal eggs Benedict. The price is very good considering you can buy the same thing from your local cafe but..."

Rileyroseblair

"Character aplenty, great food and fantastic coffee. A word of warning though - only order the big breakfast if you are really hungry! Very generous..."

James Mitchell

"Great main dishes. Mussels are delicious and love the fish !!! Good service and the staffs are nice . Really recommend the mussel and sure will come..."

Sarah Tsui

"I always love the food and beer here. The service is always warm and friendly. The brownie is so yum and I also loved the raspberry and apple pot..."

Foodie

"Caught up with a few colleagues at the Wellington branch, apparently Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe is a favoured spot due to its weekly breakfast..."

Medium_Rare

"Friendly service, and a pleasant shelter from a driving wet icy Wellington day. Caught up with friend over lunch. Relaxed atmosphere, plenty of..."

Megha Dogra

"I Had a lunch here with some work colleagues last week. A lovely venue, really nice interior and friendly staff.I had the spring vegetable..."

James Blackwell

"I pretty much only go here for the mussels as they are the best value in town. I send all my overseas visitors here to try them. Service is pretty..."

Tracey Davis

"Make sure I always pay this place a visit when I travel to Wellington. Great when your on your on your own. I love European beers and is always..."

Henri

"The mussels were gigantic in size compared to the ones I had back home in Perth. I was in heaven as the mussels came with hot crunchy Frites. My..."

Mimifama

"The only place I go for mussels. This place has a grate atmosphere good coffee and amazing mussels. The staff and lovely and prices and good. You..."

Katie

"Moules & Frites are the order of the day here (other choices too of course!).I am NOT a fan of mussels but do enjoy the way they are served..."

Philip Reeve

"Went with five friends for two for one mussel night on a Monday night recently and was impressed with the food and service. I don’t like mussels so..."

LucyGoosey

"Regular breakfast spotLove their potato cakes breakfast and the price at 7.90 (week days only) is great valueIt's good food and I keep..."

Chomp

"Belgian cuisine is a mix of local regional dishes mixed with those from neighbouring France, Germany and the Netherlands. The plethora of Belgian..."

Duncan Galletly

"My husband and I had a quick lunch here and were really impressed with the pork belly salad - cooked to perfection. The fries and Mayo are in my..."

EpiCurious

"Lunch with my teenage daughter (she convinced me that I needed a beer at midday on a Sunday - to ease my conscience I combine with a meal). I had the..."

Robbie G

"Great atmosphere actually brought me the wrong meal still was great .Worth checking out very busy Friday Saturday.A real European feel wort..."

Haumanakeakua

"To keep it short, go on a 2-for-1 mussel day (either Sunday or Monday) a pretty good deal on the mussel pots and a decent variety of flavours. A..."

Wilson Chau

"Nice place for lunch. Great service. Waitress v tolerant of us taking time with our orders. They are very well set up for quick business lunches...."

Jane Russell

"Always great food at Leuven so thought it was time I did a review. This is a favourite place for my mussel loving partner and he always has the..."

Tania W

"I had been really looking forward to dining at Leuven. I had had a look at the menu online, and thought it sounded amazing. I wasn't sure what I..."

Joanne

"We had dinner there recentlyThe food was excellentService a bit of a mixtureBut well worth a..."

Glenn Town

"Great food! Service could be..."

Lana Coetzee

"The Leuven is one of my favourite places to eat. I've not had any problems with the service and yes, I think the chips are just about the best in..."

Miss M

"It had been a long time since I last dined at Leuven and I see reviews have been up and down for quite a while. We were in the area before a show..."

Caffeinated Weka

"My friend and I came here for breakfast this morning. We were both feeling quite hungry and had trouble deciding on the menu. My friend is gluten..."

Sarah Bevin

"Great priced breakfast and lunches. With extra large beer glasses for lunch! Plus a great selection of..."

Vincent G

"Excellent and yummy and good..."

Cynthia Chin

"Very nice!! Good service, great drinks and YUM food.I come here all the time, breakfast, lunch and dinner - no matter what time you come here..."

Sarcha

"Dined here this afternoon and sampled one of their mussel dishes. We will return again very soon..."

Lynda

"2 Fridays, 2 vastly different breakfast venues. The superiority of the overall dining experience at Leuven makes Kip’s Café look like nothing..."

Tom Stephano

"Great breakfasts here! Our order came out once we'd finished our coffee's and we all enjoyed our meals.My only gripe would be that we asked..."

Shelley

"Moules, frites et bière - the classic Belgian combination. And this is indeed the classic Belgian beer bar, no monks lurching around in roman..."

Kai Luv

"What a great way to spend a Saturday lunch. The food was sensational, the service friendly and efficient and the prices reasonable as well. We..."

Sarah Thomas

"Memories of home for me! Great Leuven style bar. Very authentic and with a decent selection of Belgian beers. But it was disappointing to watch the..."

Meran Moore

"Attentive staff and an unmatched atmosphere. I have come here monthly for a catch up over some ice-cold and delicious beer. The wide variety of beer..."

jakeb beans

"Love the beer selection! Great little spot to get a Belgian brew and a..."

Heather Karuza

"Excellent service, really good food and the best poached pear I've had in a long long time. A bit loud but that's a typical Friday night anywhere...."

Steve L

"Open in holidays. Nice atmosphere. Family suitable. Bit of sun and close to waterfront. Went down well with different ages and groups. Mussels were..."

Josephine Tucker

"Island Bay sausages with mash. Very tasty sausages but the mash a little bit..."

Laurence Chiu

"Food is nice. Great Waffle. Good choices of..."

Bas

"We have been to some amazing places for a meal over the years. And this one rates in our top 5. The food is simply amazing. From the starter of the ..."

Jarrod hanson

"Didn’t indulge in enough to give a proper review, but there was a good selection of Belgian beers, and the bite-sized waffles with sausage was..."

Paul Swanson

El Matador

82/100 (4170 ratings)

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"The best restaurant I've been in New Zealand! Their wood-fire short rib chimichurri is a must have, it was so good that I sadly forgot to take a..."

Marcelo B.

"Nice place for..."

Adrianna

"I had the eggs benedict, LOVE that they come on hash browns!!! with bacon also. it was amazing! the staff were also really lovely. great coffee...."

Celene Aitchison

"As the owner of El Matador is an ex-flatmate and chef colleague of mine, who I haven’t seen for decades(!), I have long been trying to get in here..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"This place took us right back to the good times and good food we had in Buenos Aires!Then place operates on a first in first serve system..."

Cupy Dee

"Stumbled across here for lunch and I can't believe I'd never been - awesome atmosphere and decor and a great array of options to choose from on the..."

Portia Lancaster

"Very great place to enjoy the meal. Burger is delicious and the flat white is amazing. Service is good as well. Me and my friends love this..."

Lambo Ren

"It was such an amazing place to eat at and I always loved the steak n chips n salad but I recently went back to the place n I had the same meal I..."

Ella Shahid

"Preeetttyyy, pretty, preeeetty good. Had a good argument about whether a Matador was a Mexican or a Spanish tradition. The ambience really allowed..."

La Monte Young Leahy

"Portuguese are royalty when it comes to fine meat eating, therefore making El Matador a must in wellington.walking in from the cold, wet..."

Zac Bassnat

"First time here. Have wanted to try El Matador for a long time. We turned up on a Friday lunchtime. It was Argentine Street Food..."

Sean P E Fleming

"After going to Fidels for a quick coffee, this was the last of three places we went to for eggs Benedict. We walked in and were seated fairly quickly..."

Mana

"Great selections of tapas and even more tasty grilled steak! The place was warm and inviting and staff were casual and friendly- what Wellingtonians..."

Christian

"great little restaurant. had a drink at the bar while a table became available, good beer selection. had a combination of tapas dishes, mainly..."

Ohhh Neil

"Wow. If you love meat, you'll love El Matador, however this isn't a prerequisite. There is a reason for the wait at the bar during peak times. This..."

James Cole

"Went there last night on the way back from airport, great service and food was as usual quick in coming out, well presented and very tasty..."

Grant Dennis

"Had a massive craving for a good piece of steak, and was brought to this page by wellingtonian friends as their first eatery of choice...."

Adeline

"We arrived at around 8.30 on a Sunday night and it wasn't very busy at all in the main inside area. We were greeted by a really cool waiter who sat..."

Jennifer Tate

"Wow, really authentic, tasty and quick Spanish food. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a not so enthusiastic waiter. The menu had a limited selection..."

Mariamjafer

"I tried the "gaucho burger", it was ok. The outside area needs some love (ok, we agree about the style of the restaurant but needs some clean).The..."

Chris Vera

"We wandered in on a Sunday afternoon and found ourselves extremely happy with the tapas we ordered. They were well presented, had sizeable portions..."

Kate Aguirre Go

"It's all about the steak for me with El Matador and they didn't disappoint. None of this "what sauce would you like with that" malarkey. The flavour..."

Sean Brennan

"Yummy sangria! will have to come back to try the food, but very cool..."

Foodandwinefan

"Big fan of this place after a second visit here. This time we sat in the area out the back. Great spot if you like a smoke and a drink before and..."

Henry Crawford

"I quite like knowing nothing about a Restaurant before I go & that was the case with El Matador. My friends chose the place having been..."

Wellington Chic

"Wanted to try El Matador as soon as I looked inside the place, love the decor and open kitchen. Went with three other and we ordered 3 tapas and then..."

Jordan Morrice

"I've eaten at El Matador a number of times, the first was when they were still finding their feet right after opening so things weren't great, but..."

Connie Consumes

"Had brunch here recently. I'm vego and was pleased to see that there were a few options even though it's a meaty restaurant. I had the big vege..."

Harry Chapman

"Best steaks in Wellington. Hands down.We waited probably 40 minutes to get a table here on a busy Saturday night and I'm glad we did. El..."

Jess Dunne

"I love this place. It's always superb food with great service. The meat is beautifully cooked, my favourite would have to be the lamb. Of..."

Chelles

"I was very happy with my experience here. The food was very delicious. This place had a great atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff, very prompt..."

Jessica MacKay

"My family and I were searching for a good restaurant to have dinner. It was a Friday night and it was really buzzing along Cuba Street. After seeing..."

Lily

"Great atmosphere, have been several times and enjoy it each time..."

Marie Banks

"Loved the chilled South American vibe! As a meat lover highly rate the..."

John Jackson

"I went with my partner and two friends to El Matador last Saturday night. We ordered four tapas to share (the beef rib, the prawns, the fugazza and..."

Beth Hartigan

"Myself and two friends dined here last night. The place was packed when I arrived just before 7pm. As you can't book tables, we did have an hour..."

Sarah Bevin

"Anytime my mother comes to visit she wants to go somewhere new and trendy so I took her to El Matador, along with my sister and my father on Saturday..."

Georgina Guscott

"I actually really enjoyed this experience. The staff was great. The atmosphere was great. The food was average. Loved the beef but the chicken and..."

Kristin Maria Gunn

"We visited El Matador for the first time on 20/04/13. We will return. 8pm Saturday night and the place was packed. A civilised drink at the well..."

Carl Savage

"Very yummy pancakes with fruit and dulche de leche! Both of our meals were nicely presented. I liked my hot chocolate as well.The..."

Kimmie W

"Dined here twice this week. Had tapas for dinner and thought the food was great and the service excellent, very helpful staff. As it was a lovely..."

Andrea Rayner

"After two previous and unhappy attempts at eating here (firstly when we had a booking during Wellington on a Plate, and arrived to find the cafe..."

Michelle

"Went here last night to use the entertainment voucher and also because my partner could not resist a place that boasted a "mixed meat platter for..."

Adele Quigley

"Really enjoyable lunch meal - friendly staff.The tapas was served nice and promptly and the mains came after we'd had a good chance to chat and..."

Francisco Reynolds

"Tapas were delicious, and meat platter was enormous!Meat was extremely tender and while it was seasoned very well; though due to the large..."

Raymond Biggs

"Parilla meat platter was amazing.Defs worth your 45bucks for two people!The chicken, oh the chicken was so tender and the lamb was..."

Littlemissfoodie

"Came here when it first opened as I love parrilla.Ordered some delicious items of the menu (both tapas and mains). Must admit the serving..."

Rosemary Young

"Great evening here last night. Nice atmosphere, great staff. The smell of the Parilla (grill) is great, although being wood-fired you do end up..."

Paul

"I went there tonight with my partner and the service was fantastic the food was devine, left saying lets come back with some friends. I had the..."

Mike T

"I am rating El Matador 5 stars because the tapas were absolutely delicious! I am salivating just thinking about it. We ordered about 3 tapas per..."

Chloe Murcott

"We went here last night, had to wait over an hour for a table but the wait staff could not be more helpful, cheerful and fun. They were approachable..."

Shona Atkinson-Bird

"We liked this place - great atmosphere and interesting food. Went early on a Saturday (6pm) as we had a table of five and it's always a bit tricky if..."

Ann Cunninghame

"We have just enjoyed a fantastic meal at el matador.the service was excellent,we were waited on immediately by a lovely waitress,our food arrived in..."

Danielle

"We came here for the burger for Wellington on a Plate. Really enjoyed it, tasty, and decided to order more food, and enjoyed the wine we order...."

Paul Dickey

"I've been twice for the scrambled eggs on toast and once for wine, and enjoyed all three visits. The location is great and so is the interior,..."

Tracy

"I still think this is the coolest little place in Cuba St! My second visit was with some friends last Saturday. We came in for Tapas and Drinks. The..."

Poppy & Griselle

"I have come here because I've heard the place is fantastic. I understand this is the second day they have been open, I was greeted by a lovely lady..."

Maggie Paul

"Saturday and you’re hanging out with friends. You meet at the cutest little argentine cafe in the Cuba St zone of wonders. Graze on some tapas,..."

Kai Luv

"Chef Guri recommended Scotch beef with medium-rare cook for the first-time visitor. The warm and sweet juice of the soft and tender meat captured my..."

Ernest Li

"This place was recommended by almost everyone we asked before visiting Wellington and I would 100% recommend after having been. What a feast we had!!..."

Ana Vila

"Great and friendly service, sometimes it’s hard to get a table but worth the wait for the carnivores. Delicious meat. The Chimichurri was on point..."

Andrea Merlo

"We were fully content with the overall dining experience. We popped in on a whim. At first we could not secure a table as it was Friday evening but..."

R M

"Came here for dinner on Friday night. Long queue to get in, so left our number and went for a drink, was called back in 30 minutes. Great meal, had..."

Stuart C

"Absolutely recommend this place. The food was delicious, it was great to find an authentic Argentinian asado in NZ. The dishes are well served, the..."

Luiza Lima

"There was a queue when we entered, the staff offered if we would like to be on the courtyard (extended dining) as the main dining is full. Ambiance..."

Angelo Sacayanan

"Amazing! It was great to have meat the “Argentinian way”. The service was good, big portions and delicious food. It was on the pricey end but..."

Lucia Ferrari

"The best Steak🥩in New Zealand. Better than each restaurant in Auckland. Recommend wood-fired beef bone and beef marrow.Liked the restaurant..."

Stephanie

"Best food we have had at a Restaurant this year. We were greeted with great service as soon as we walked in and given the option to sit in bar until..."

Rhiannon Weight

The Lido Cafe

"Fantastic new menu. Lots of vegetarian options. My meal was delicious. Will return..."

Jz

"Great location, especially loving the new look. I loved the food especially the fava bean hummus & eggs benedict. My go to coffee/food stop in..."

Māmā Eats

"We went here for a breakfast during our trip in Wellington. Lovely service and food. Love the egg bene with hash brown instead of normal casserole..."

Qun Xia

"Lovely spot for breakfast. I had the Mexican egg, which I really enjoyed. Although the egg was well done. Husband had the big breakfast, he was..."

Chelsea

"This is amazing cafe. It does not have the frizz but the food and service are truly top notch. I would thoroughly recommend this cafe. We will be..."

Ian De Terte

"Came in while in Wellington, and had breakfast. went for the standard bacon and eggs and nice to see eggs were scrambled and cooked just how i like..."

Steve Hall

"Best chips...crunchy on the outside and super soft insides...yummy! Chicken tenderloin was nice too...but those chips! My friend had the haloumi and..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"Just popped in for a coffee. This place has such a chilled atmosphere. The windows make it ideal for people watching. Americano wasn't half bad, and..."

Crumpet King

"Went here for breakfast around 11am. The cafe offers a wide range in their brunch menu from coconut porridge to Caesar salad. I ordered a coconut..."

Couple Of Cheap Westies

"I really enjoyed the food at the Lido when I was there a couple of weeks ago. We were a large group of about 10 people and our meals all came out at..."

LucyGoosey

"In Wellington recently with friends, we went into The Lido Café after WoW. It was quite busy on a Sunday night, but we found a table for six without..."

Janine Last

"Great brunch at The Lido this morning. Really attentive service (note it was quiet when we got there), decent coffee and solid food. Yes, that sounds..."

RaeRae

"A lido, according to Wiki is an outdoor bathing area, but its also a small Island in Venice. Quite how the café got its name I’m not entirely..."

Duncan Galletly

"I love this place. A very friendly and comfortable cafe. I come here every visit I make to Wellington, at least once. A delicious menu with..."

Maree Guenole

"SUPERB!This place got everything covered.. Central location, the restaurant has big circular widows looking at the central libraries plus..."

Vogue Foodie

"Tried breakfast at The Lido on our first day in Wellington based on the large number of people eating here. It proved to be an excellent choice -..."

Onara

"I love the lido! I am NEVER disappointed. Brunch, lunch and dinner. All good! The menu changes with the season which is always a good sign. Have the..."

Chris Carabine

"Had my first brekky of the New Year at the Lido and it was as good as ever. Yummy omelette with very tasty fillings, great coffee and excellent..."

Philippa Lagan

"I really love this place - the food is excellent value and always well prepared and full of flavour. And the guys serving are so nice and..."

Andrea Vasili

"I went to The Lido Cafe for dinner on Saturday night and had the tender loins it was to die for! My waiter's name was Jordan and he was very..."

Julz

"Love going to Lido especially on weekends, as they have free live music..great idea guys! Love the coffee and location...and of course the music...."

Vids

"We have dined at Lido for many, many years now - mostly for breakfast and brunch, and have found it consistently excellent in its food, service,..."

Phil Kerslake

"Having read the last unbalanced, unhinged review I feel I have to give, my hopefully more educated and reasonable opinion of the Lido.The Lido..."

Dave

"Stumbled across Cafe Lido on a windy Friday night in Wellington. We were down there for WOW & the place was pretty busy. We were lucky to get a table..."

Food Dilemma

"Cafê Lido is one of those go to places where you can get something good any time of day. The staff are nice, the menu is diverse (staples plus a few..."

Kai Luv

"Nice little cafe / restaurant. Has a good location and really friendly staff. They do combination of German / french cuisine. Plates are a fairly..."

Zdenek Matas

"An old favourite and have been eating here since the 1980s. The Lido is likely one of Wellington's first real 'cafes' with more than fried eggs on..."

Graeme Wooller

"Awesome restaurant! We had a dinner there and it was lovely! Great wine selection and beautiful food. The staff was really friendly and knew the menu..."

Celina Tu

"Fantastic re-boot for a stodgy and unwelcoming “institution”. Thank God for all the light that now pours in through the café’s excellent..."

J.G. Seabrook

"The Lido for brunch came highly recommended and while the food (Avocado on toast with haloumi) was OK, it was the service I enjoyed the most. Very..."

Morgan Williams

"I've been going to The Lido for over 20 yrs and i still love it. There's a reason it's been around for so long, which is that it does what it does..."

Lady Lemon

"Such a good breakfast spot. Great service, good atmosphere and fantastic menu. I had the vegan gluten free breakfast tacos and they were great. I am..."

Beth Mackintosh

"Lido is consistently one of my favourite cafes in Wellington. The coffee and food are delicious (and it certainly helps that they have a well rounded..."

Alexia Kealey

"Really cute atmosphere and staff are lovely. Portions sizes are generous! Some vegan options and lots of gluten free options. I'll definitely be..."

Hallie Goodman

"Wow! Beautiful meal here tonight. We've been coming here for years....it's got better and better. We love the Tapas menu. Its the new way of..."

Mariana Andrews

"This was the culinary highlight of my trip to Wellington! Food was fresh and so so delicious, staff was really friendly and the prices are fine as..."

Anne Victoria

"My 'soup of the day' place. 11.50$ for a delicious veggie soup, you can ask for a whole grain bread to be served with it. Plenty of yummy salads as..."

Leia L

"Fantastic menu and pleasant staff, recommended, we'll visit..."

G Jones (GJ)

"Absolutely delightful. My favourite is the kedgeree. But just coffee and cake is wonderful..."

Peter Kelly

"Food was nice, service was nice but could go to better place to drink..."

Kiwibird_

"Awesome food, the bratwurst and brussel sprouts were exceptional. Parsnip chips were nice but not quite as good, I would have preferred that dish..."

james lochead-macmillan

"Excellent, delicious food and a great selection of Mediterranean style dishes. Relaxed, informal vibe and pleasant staff. Party of 5 foodie adults..."

Kevin Tso

"Food is excellent and consistent. The coffee has declined a little from a year..."

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