The best Scallops in Wellington | Sluurpy updated in April

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

Taste

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Simply the best steak in Wellington. Great atmosphere with elegant decor and classy service. Desserts are very tasty and great value. We eat there..."

Greg

"Have dined here many times and am always impressed with the food, service and wine list. A fabulous local for us. The menu is simple which makes it..."

Tory Whanau

"Not sure if this is new to Khandallah but I've only just noticed it so popped in for brunch.The decor was simple and elegant. This isn't..."

RaeRae

"Delicious food in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. We came here in a group of 8. Entrees came out in good time and were tasty. Mains and then desserts..."

Humbleluxury

"First Impression : High class, not my type of food.Reality : Amazing flavours! The server was very friendly.For the entrée, we..."

Jayita

"We went there last night with friends. The food was delicious. I had the fish which was snapper. Fresh and melt in your mouth. My husband had the..."

Gillian Hellberg

"Great food and very well looked after by the staff. The menu is not extensive but what is on the menu is presented well and tasted great. I will..."

Peter

"A perfectly good meal in a perfectly lovely location.Our parents who visited from the UK took us out here as a treat for having them stay. We..."

Muffin Mum

"I've been to Taste loads of times over the years. I always feel like I'm out fine dining, even though the prices are very reasonable.Taste is a..."

Hannah Thompson

"Brilliant as always. Had dinner with my wife a week ago and the food was stunning. Generous servings and friendly service. A real asset to the..."

Scott

"Consistently excellent with friendly, efficient service. This is a very popular local restaurant so if you're going for the "brunch" during the week..."

Sharon Murphy

"Great service, and the food is absolutely phenomenal. It is the best food I have had in Wellington and I have eaten at a lot of restaurants in the..."

Aaron Mayhew

"We used to dine here regularly but hadn't been in about 2.5years due to having a child. We decided to go for lunch today (with small child in tow) ..."

EpiCurious

"We have been to Taste several times over the last few years, and are always really impressed with the experience. It is definitely our favourite..."

Karen Shorter

"We'd heard great things about Taste, so tried it one Saturday morning for brunch. We weren't disappointed. Service was impeccable and the food..."

Claire McKay

"Fantastic.My husband and I went for a quiet dinner having heard good things about this suburban restaurant. We found a small..."

Melissa Curry

"Pleasant attentive service and sublime food followed by excellent coffee.Made my visit here for Dinner with a group of friends the..."

JOSEPHINE SHORT

"It never ceases to amaze me. I have eaten at this restaurant 5 times now over a period of a few years, and I am still impressed with the whole..."

Bobbie Barnett

"Always a good experience! Taste claims to be a "suburban dining room" which is an accurate description. It has a short menu, all of which..."

Colin Jackson

"After seeing Taste Suburban Dining Room on Zomato, my wife and I rang and booked a table. There was nothing to dislike about the location, the..."

Charlie Callcut

"We have been going to taste for many years. Service and food is always outstanding. One of our..."

Togrady00754

"Great place to have brunch in Khandallah. Dishes were well prepared. But it would have been nice if the big breakfast had some sausages also. And..."

Laurence Chiu

"Very warm and cozy atmosphere. Great service and great food. Starters cost around $20.00 and mains over $35 to $40. My steak was cooked perfectly and..."

PL V

"Excellent food and service!!! Cosy&Happy atmosphere!! Definitely visit next time!! Highly..."

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Souradeep Gupta

"For us, my husband and I, it's one of the two places to go in Khandallah ❤️✨ When we are here, we don't regret the town and its..."

Elvira SELISCHI

"Thoroughly delicious breakfast, pate was amazing and the fish was spectacular. Would love to return for..."

Foo Foo

"Amazing food, exceptional and friendly service. You are in for a treat here. And they were so helpful booking a taxi home. Will definitely be..."

Robyn Smith

"Our company had an end of year meal here. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and commented on how good each course was. I plan on returning again. I..."

Paul Blades

"The food is consistently good. Service is great. ( Coffee arrives before it's even been ordered if you are a regular. ) Gary and David are so..."

Gail Waight

"As always, fine dining at it's best. Happy to accommodate slight changes to a meal where possible. Delicious food at every turn. David and Gary are..."

steve lyster

Gpo

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Table Service

Cash Only

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

Dockside

89/100 (3775 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Got the 7 course set menu. Was amazing! Our waiter was great, he described the dishes beautifully and had good customer service skills. Was very..."

Hannah-Bradee Phillips

"We went for 7 courses degustation dinner with wine. It was a great choice. Our food guide Joe explained what the chef wanted to achieve, the origin..."

Svetlana S (SvS)

"Had a fantastic meal with my family, a degustation meal with wine paring as an option. The service was excellent, and our waiters' knowledge of food..."

Joanne Goulding

"We had a lovely lunch here. Staff were very good. Great seat by the window looking at the sea. Food was delicious and beautifully presented ...."

Adrienne Giacon

"One of my favorite restaurants in Wellington. They have wonderful selection of seafood platters and my favorites are their chowder, grilled fish or..."

indah nuria Savitri

"We were hoping they had oysters as they said they did the day before, but no. The snapper both tempura and crumbed were both fresh and perfectly..."

Peter Phillips

"The food is impressive, really tasty! Service is great and obviously no complaints on the..."

J H

"Came for the 5 course tasting menu and it was just stunning! Fabulous service and beautiful setting, thank..."

Stacy McIntyre

"Have visited Dockside many times and have always had good meals and staff have been great. If there is any issues, they are quickly addressed...."

Loran McLay

"We were in Wellington recently and wanted to enjoy a more fine dining experience for my partners birthday. I booked us in for the 5 course degustion..."

Steph Chalmers

Whitebait

"We went on a special occasion with friends and had an amazing experience. Decor 5/5, staff 5/5, food 10/5! It is pricey but worth it...."

Dave

"We've heard many great things about this place. So expectations were high. We weren't disappointed. The place has a relaxed feel about it, with warm..."

Mighty Will

"This place is ASTOUNDING! I'd go to Wellington just to eat here. Probably one of the top 3 restaurants I have ever eaten at... Host was so very..."

Megha Dogra

"My friend who is a chef took me to this place for dessert. We tried 3 different dishes. What I had was Feijoa sorbet which was something I never..."

Jimon007

"Fantastic food bursting with flavour. Lots of great fish and seafood choices and a quality wine selection. The service is excellent, friendly and..."

Robert Fairhurst

"Spotted this place whilst searching where to have husbands birthday dinner during our weekend away in Wellington. Menu looked fantastic, similar to..."

NanaKo

"Whitebait was super yum, and felt a bit like a zen Japanese restaurant inside with all the timber and rice paper-esque screening. There was a..."

Nina And Kran

"Service was great, food good but an old fashioned atmosphere. I prefer sister restaurant Charlie Noble. ..."

Ronald Blunt

"Definitely one of my favourites, whitebait offers a relaxed atmosphere combined with fantastic food. The tempura soft shell crab was exquisite,..."

Josh

"It was a wonderful meal, a taste extravaganza with fantastic depth and complexity of flavours. The service was a treat, beautiful location and lovely..."

Bradoncoast

"Absolutely divine food and service. Favourite place in town ! Can't wait for next time. So welcoming and memorable. The harbour views are to die..."

Wendy Hewson

"Trip down to Wellington from the weekend with my girlfriend, so we check this place out since friends recommend it.. Food is really nice since we are..."

Ryan Wong

"Amazing food (seriously - the clams!!!!), fantastic service (great waiter called max was onto it and respectful but also full of personality - great..."

Kate Taylor

"Love love love. Fantastic service - and beautifully cooked food to be expected from the old Whitehouse owners. The decor is.... Interesting, not..."

EpiCurious

"Amazing food . Only thing bar man very rude and bad at..."

Em

"What a restaurant! I was the guest of a party of five people mid week. The atmosphere and the service was inviting. We had the whitebait and the..."

Austin

"One of the best fine dining restaurants in Wellington, history goes back to Whitehouse days. Quality food, presentation and top notch service, great..."

Michael Liang

"Went for a dinner few days ago. The service was excellent , full attention, friendly and professional staff, never pushing after something. The menu..."

Chris Vera

"Highly recommend! Service, food, environment are all just so perfect. Fish stew was amazing, the broth was so tasty. Ceviche was so special. Very..."

Carina Chang

"Went here for the Fathers Day Dinner OMG the food was spectacular my mouth was buzzing singing drooling zinging all at the same time. There was so..."

Miss Persistant

"We took advantage of the "Wellington on a Plate" lunch menu at Whitebait. Our first visit. House baked bread (still warm) was a lovely..."

Philip Reeve

"My immediate thought when seated was "Hell, Sydney has finally come to Wellington."A very classy fit out (with one exception - below) with..."

Duncan Galletly

"Was really looking forward to trying this restaurant after reading a review in NZ Cuisine mag. Of course, when dining out, the food is always the..."

Kklovestoeat

"Whitebait is the most recent venture by Paul Hoather who previously owned the Whitehouse restaurant which has permanently closed to give way to the..."

Rosemary Young

"Outstanding seafood restaurant. Light and tasty entrees (recommend the ceviche), perfectly prepared mains, finished off with a fantastic dessert..."

Airw0lf

"A sophisticated faultless contemporary fine dining restaurant with service and food to match. Worth the walk down the wharf. Outstanding fish dishes...."

Adriennenz

"Took my partner to whitebait for her birthday. Good atmosphere. Good food. Good wine choice.Will def recommend and be back.King crab salad..."

Hubert Cheng

"The food was excellent, well presented and tasted great, but missing the wow factor.Ambience and service was as expected with the style of..."

Elliott Breen

"Great food,Excellent service, not a fault. i had the King salmon entree, mushroom lasagne and vanilla panacota. The meals were very quick to come out..."

Derek Wallace

"A cold wet Saturday night in Wellington is not the best timeto decide to dine at Whitebait. If you do, get dropped at the door and make..."

TTAG Team

"I've heard a lot about Whitebait - the fresh and reinvigorated culinary energy that the Wellington waterfront/Oriental Parade so deserves and..."

Wilson Chau

"Excellent food. Had the tasting menu, was delicious. Also the wine pairing was good. But taking a bootle would have been cheaper. Anyway, depends..."

Oliver Plank

"Very nicely prepared seafood with great flavour pairings. The four course meal was a bit heavy both in terms of size and flavoring for our tastes. ..."

Bruce Hamilton

"Great spot in Wellington harbor. The food was spectacular and innovative. We particularly loved the kingfish dish. Service was attentive and super..."

David Gonzalez

"Great food and extremely friendly and helpful staff. They helped us pick food and wine, but weren't pushing for us to over order or get more..."

Christie Buchholz

"This is fine dining at its best. With a great location, amazing ambience, friendly service and outstanding food, Whitebait is definitely in the top..."

Sujata Annavarapu

"Definitely for those into fine dining. Interesting flavour combinations - almost every bite was a taste explosion. Staff were friendly and..."

Rebecca Harvey

"Absolutely amazing. Heart-warming service, delicious food. The 4-course menu is definitely enough for one female. Among the dishes we had, the..."

Natasha Xiong

""The best Waterfront Restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand" True! Seafood (I recommend Orongo Bay Oysters, Russell, North Island NZ), fish or meat,..."

Elvira SELISCHI

"Great restaurant with some interesting dishes and attentive staff. Wine list is well balanced..."

DANNY Kwon

"Went there last year for my Birthday......Customer service excellent & the food was..."

NKR MRE

Oak And Vine Wellington

Non-smoking restaurants

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Perfect for dinner!! We got amazing food 🍽️ Crudo $22 Combination of sauce and fresh salmon was awesome 🍽️ Kumara fries $10 The best..."

AnnA

"Exceptional food. On our table we had a small starter of duck, mains of mushroom risotto, fried chicken, and eye fillet with sides of rocket, kumara..."

Liz Duncan

"Lovely relaxing restaurant. Lunch menu mains $15. We had fish and chips which were nice and hot straight from the..."

Glenny Y

"Just visited here tonight. Highly recommend, delicious food, scotch steak was cooked to perfection. Being from the Hawke's Bay I was stocked to order..."

Erana Palamo

"I was exhausted from work and sleep deprived, and my taste buds are not functioning as normal, so I didn’t have what it takes to savor the food...."

Hong Xu

"Really incredible dinner within hotel. The salmon entrée in particular as well as the octopus was really unique and exceptional! Highly recommend...."

Cindy H.

"What a superb meal! SO tastefully presented; excellent service; friendly staff, lovely venue, very clean and simple, elegant decor. Will definitely..."

Ginelle de Villiers-Higgins

"I could not fault the food. Everything was delicious. Although it was a bot on the pricey..."

Lyn Meredith

"I want to give 10 stars. The service was amazing..the food was out of this world. Presentation and vibe of this place is spectacular. Will def ne..."

Joanne Hosie

"During my visit to the restaurant participating in the Wellington on a Plate Festival, I was treated to a truly delightful culinary experience. The..."

Aleja Jallo

"Fantastic dinner out with friends at Oak and Vine. The staff were attentive from start to finish. The cocktails were amazing, special mention for the..."

Bailey Williams

"We had a reunie with old work mates and the Oak and Vine was chosen for this occasion. We were aware that this restaurant was chosen by Trip Advisor..."

Willem Stalknecht

"The service is amazing waiters and waitresses really thoughtful, food taste soo good every bite gives you the ratatouille effect, every ingredient..."

jc parakon

"This place was just amazing, I had the venesion grill and it was perfect, my wife had the pork and it was also perfect. Service friendly and price..."

Brodie Wilson

"What a dinner experience, flawless to put it in one word. The salmon entree with caviar was excellent but was equally matched by the pork belly with..."

Virgil Clair

"The food wizards here know what they are..."

Dylan

"This is the third time in 4 months that myself and my partner have been back to the Oak & Vine Restaurant. This time we brought my partners parents...."

Shyam Morar

Jardin Grill

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Wheelchair Accessible

"I had sirloin 250g with cognac jus. The meat is very soft and it was medium rare as I expected. I highly recommend Jardin for..."

Kritin

"Second time dined at Jardin Grill and the experience was as fab as last time! Staffs were welcoming and friendly, steak was cooked to perfection, and..."

Cherry Huang

"Top notch of everything. From the decor to the food and the hospitality. Love every single elements Jardin grill has to offer. Attention to details..."

Sylvia Chung

"This restaurant is always sure to please. The food is always 5 star quality. The environment, the furnishings, the layout just what you would want...."

Paul Costelloe

"Breakfast @ Jardin Grill. . Food at Sofitel Wellington is served at the French restaurant Jardin Grill. The kitchen takes pride in serving..."

Ivan Teh

"The team at Jardin Grill are doing a great job. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all consistently very good. The service is also of a very high..."

Sullton

"So glad we ate here twice. The menu looks a well designed and executed with excellence with attention to detail. Loved loved every element of it. Had..."

Shilpa Thakker

"The food and service is amazing! We absolutely love this place!!!! Have been to Jardin 4x now and the Banana and Tonka is the best dessert around. I..."

Pania Smith

"This was an incredible dining experience. The setting in the Sofitel is beautiful and the welcome was warm. The flavours in all the dishes were well..."

Sarah Vernon

"We had a fantastic dinner here, Jardin Grill has the best service I've experienced in Wellington, as well as having fantastic food. I had a view of..."

Ruth Sun

"Perfect steak, beautiful! Lobster roulade is good, too. Great service! I popped in without booking and were advised other tables are booked apart..."

John Wang

"The restaurant is very nice, well presented, comfortable, and not at all noisy. The food matches this atmosphere. Service is pretty good, but..."

Greg Thomas

"Went to lunch and dinner, always impressive, love the meats from wood fire grill, so much flavour, and porkbelly dish is incredibly crunch outside,..."

Donghee Han

"A Friday night treat. The small restaurant fills out, so best to book ahead. The tuna crudo was bursting with flavour with basil and truffle oil,..."

Shay Zhang

"Ambience was on point. The food was beautifully presented and we appreciated the autumn themed menu to match the..."

Bing Bing

"All dishes were delicious, the best was the main. My eye fillet (medium rare) with miso & pink pepper jus..."

Lisa

"We had a great day last Sunday. Delicious foods with nice..."

Lulu Xu

Chocolate Fish Cafe

87/100 (2555 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome outdoor seating. Went here with some work colleagues and it was a bit windy but you can’t beat the nice views. Service was really..."

JamesNZ

"super blown away by this cafe. it was our first time going there & it was packed with people due to the beautiful weather, yet the service was still..."

Hannah Vaughan

"Dinky little cafe out by the seaside. Space is rather limited but that is in no way a reflection on the great food and service the provide here...."

Mareko Panapa

"Came here for a late brunch and it was very busy The staff are very friendly and we took our dog as well as we were eating outside.Dog..."

Tim 51

"We make the drive out to Chocolate Fish often as its just the most beautiful location and the plentiful outdoor seating really makes the most of it...."

Portia Lancaster

"Went here on a busy Sunday lunchtime and the service was fantastic. Good parking space available too.The man behind the counter was really..."

Seeessjay

"I came in today and ordered coco pops for my 5 year old (and can I say genius move to put that at the top of the kids menu, once she heard coco pops..."

Rachel

"Love coming to the chocolate fish knowing the gluten free food is both safe and delicious 😋💞 Great service and plenty of great gf options...."

Celiac Teen

"Location is outstanding! service was great! it was worth the drivepro tip: make sure you order their hot chocolates, as they are..."

Sheryl

"Great ambience, the outdoor area was great, lots of heaters pillows and lights, nice and tidy too! Had the seafood chowder which was amazing, was..."

Karvah McClellan

"if you love eating fresh food while enjoying the sun and have the kids playing around safely while you enjoy your cuppa, do check this place out. the..."

R-Dee Roche

"Easily the most unique location and set-up I’ve seen in Wellington. And the food is so fresh it makes it even better. We had a Green Colada..."

Tanya Engineer

"Excellent location, great menu with friendly efficient staff. Well cooked beef burger and coffee, great place to chilli on a hot day with sea views..."

Flavourhunterr

"I'd been going to the cafe since it was based at Scorching Bay, but it'd been a few years since I'd been, so was pleasantly surprised to find it was..."

Angel He

"Great if your into seafood unfortunately I am not so I got a burger and that was great , great service. Love tht you can sit outside across the..."

Foodie Fables

"We had a late lunch at chocolate fish and realised after ordering that we were running late for our plane. The chef quickly cooked our order and we..."

Megha Dogra

"I also went there yesterday and got a Bacon & Egg flash sammy and must say it's the best sandwich I've had. So flavorsome and the bread/bacon was..."

Timothy Lam

"Love this place! Pet and children friendly. Always my go to summer cafe.Great atmosphere with no distractions except the amazing views of..."

Sovy Taing

"The food, staff, location and atmosphere are awesome. This is a great spot to stop on a weekend walk or ride. Although they are often really busy, i..."

Fern

"Delicious menu! I always head here to get my fix of whitebait fritters when im craving them in the off season. Yum! Very cool location right near the..."

Greer Whiting

"Spent a heavenly lunch time at Chocolate Fish recently on a shocking Wellington Day. Our meals were out of this world - Beef Burger was the best..."

Annette Coughlan

"This place doesn't only have good food but is an awesome experience of the Wellington summers. The comfortable relaxed seating overlooking the ocean..."

Jassleen Narula

"Iconic place. The owners still work there and probably the most hard working. When they moved from previous spot to the current location they..."

Jimon007

"The service was unbelievably fast. The food was fantastic. I had the whitebait fritter and salad. My wife had the fish of the day in a sandwich. Both..."

Ian De Terte

"I always enjoy my meals here, just like I enjoy the atmosphere and the service. But today was different:I ordered the grilled fish with..."

Helen Neni Dobson

"Without a doubt, best sandwiches. Made as soon as you order it so it's made fresh! Personally I didn't like my berry smoothie but my friend enjoyed..."

❤️ FOR FOOD

"Great place n I guess it is Wellington on a plate. Awesome views and very relaxed atmosphere. If you are looking to just chill or read a book in the..."

Rohit Kumar

"Love this place! Great relaxed vibe, yummy food and coffee. Awesome weekend spot and great for the family with good indoor and outdoor seating..."

Eating My Way Around

"One of the best places in Wellington on a nice day! Love that you can see the chefs cooking fresh fish and meat on the BBQ out the front. Great range..."

Catherine

"Another enjoyable lunch at Chocolate Fish. On a fine day, a great family location, service is always friendly and food is more creative and tasty..."

Stefan Thieu

"Really great friendly staff and awesome atmosphere. Food was delicious and they were extremely accommodating of our coeliac daughter. It's a rare..."

Bonnie Emma

"We came as a group of 5 adults and 7 children on a sunny winter morning. The kids were all kept busy on bikes and a playhouse which left us enjoy..."

Jenjaroo

"Best place to come and chill. Love the vibe. Love that it's right by the ocean so peaceful watching the waves 😄 staff are so friendly too..."

Emma Taylor

"Great place to grab a bite out of the "city" or on your way to the airport. Fresh and simple food, awesome playground for kids and family during..."

Brainless Foodie

"Very nice food, delicious drinks and I certainly reccomend the chocolate fish shake. Would certainly visit another time and reccomend to..."

Jasonbr67

"Absolutely amazing. The ride to the cafe was beautiful with such beautiful scenery. It was really packed when we arrived but we managed to grab a..."

Jess

"Stopped by here today on our way for a nice drive around the bays.Wow, where to begin.A great selection of food choices on the menu, and..."

Adam K

"Expectations were high given the Zomato score and boy, I was NOT disappointed at all. In any aspect! We placed our order with the friendly man behind..."

Rhiannon At Large

"The staff were really nice upon entry, I was starvin so ordered a cacao almond smoothie which came out within seconds - must've been pre made - and..."

Stacy Heyman

"This really is a kid's paradise and a fantastic venue for the family. The coffee is good and the cabinet food is very good; however, the a la carte..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Great food, and the relaxed and fantastic use of the outdoors to capitalise on ocean views and the sunshine make it a fabulous place to drop in on...."

Stephen Harrison

"Only stopped in for a chai while out for a drive and I instantly liked the vibe of the place. They have a rather large floor space, a nice selection..."

Rhodri Williams

"Today was probably one of the best day to go and chill there, as I was told to go for a great number of times. First of all the location is..."

Ines

"This really is my favourite place to eat in Wellington. Great staff, consistently amazing food, who would have thought sandwiches could be so so..."

Food Mm

"Lovely restaurant for children, funky seats and ride on toys galore. We dined on a Saturday and it was very busy. Our waitress provide us with a..."

Amy Chattington-Harris

"First visit here and was already quite busy. We found a seat in the heated courtyard which was nice. Ordered the fish of the day sandwich, crayfish..."

Kklovestoeat

"This you must visit if you are in the Miramar area on a nice sunny day. Unpretentious and great tasting food with a smile. During lunchtime they do..."

Kishore Mitra

"Came in today for lunch - really great food and friendly staff. All menu items looked yummy so was a hard choice. Had the chickpea salad with..."

Mueslilo

"Love calling in here to bring my overseas visitors, on the way to the airport. They just love it and impressed by the tasty food selection. Heaps to..."

Miss Persistant

"Favourite place to eat in Wellington bar-none. Real kiwi feel, massive outdoor area overlooking the harbour with bean bags, tables and chairs galore..."

James Ford

"On a weekday in summer, when the sky is deep blue and the harbour is beautiful, Chocolate Fish is one of the nicest spots in Wellington. Like a..."

Duncan Galletly

"Lovely cafe with an amazing menu in a cool location. Love the view and the fact that it is probably the most kid friendly place in town (so many..."

Katherine MacGregor

"A spot to take your visiting relatives or to sneak out to on a work day when school is in. The food is good, if I think a tad overpriced,..."

Ian Apperley

"Good food, good coffee. They do one hell of a bacon and egg sandwich. Great atmosphere and absolutely brilliant for and with kids, great wee..."

Team Thomas

"A Wellington institution! Have had a number of things off the menu and love the seafood sammies. Date scones are some of the best in Wellington!..."

RaeRae

"An absolute classic Wellingtonian cafe! This place knows how to do great..."

Humbleluxury

"I'm a regular here with friends - almost every weekend we'll be there, often with a baby, toddler, and pre-teen in tow. It's both unique,..."

Rachel Prosser

"By far my favourite little spot in Wellington. Without fail every time we go we are greeted by the owners, if it's a chilly day they offer blankets..."

Holly

"We went back to the Chocolate Fish today on a whim... hadn't been there for more than a year. A gorgeous, sunny day in the Capital and they were..."

Pamela Cronin

"Location, what a view on most days and what a pleasant cafe all round.Great tasty food. The chefs obviously know all about the importance of not..."

Maarten Groen

"Had a fantastic time at the Chocolate Fish on the weekend, we managed to snaffle a couple of the bean bags out the front (very rare) and enjoyed a..."

DebHead

"I can't decide whether I prefer the mussel fritter sandwich or the crayfish fritter sandwich, luckily my companion is a true gentleman and was..."

Lee Taylor

"This cafe has recently moved to Shelly Bay and now offers a limited, but good, menu. Great corn fritters! Hot food is cooked to order on a bbq. Child..."

Cafe Expert

"Great food and great service. Good selection of Gluten Free options..."

Al Jackson

"Great location basic but well executed menu kids and dog friendly outdoors setting with great views over wellington. Add in their cherry staff and..."

Patrick Pilcher

"how do i love thee, let me count the ways ... i love to loll on a beanbag looking out to sea with a latte in one hand and a giant brown sugar..."

Kai Luv

"This is another story of how losing your way takes you places. I was looking to head to Miramir and a wrong exit at a roundabout brought me to this..."

Aditya Nair

"Food here was so good we had to come back the next day! The whitebait fritter sandwich and tomato soup is a must try! We also had the black pudding..."

Tan Yan Ni

"The Flash Sammies were really good - got the White Bait and Crayfish. The 3B burger was "one of the best burgers I've had in awhile" - said my friend..."

Eileen Lui

"One of the homeliest and most comfortable cafes in Wellington!! All the staff are all incredibly lovely. These guys know how to do Kiwi well. Highly..."

Isabella Clague

"It's great to visit on a sunny day with your young child during the weekend. Keep in mind that parking might be a bit challenging due to the large..."

Wonmok Choi

"OMG! This place is amazing, from the views, to the food and drinks. I was blown away (literally… it was so windy) I definitely recommend sitting..."

Adella H

"I'm a big fan of this place. The standard fancy fish sandwich is lovely, the potato cake is fluffy on the inside and crisp on the out. My partner..."

Jo Jo

"Warm friendly and patient service. Outstanding paua, bacon and black pudding burger. Banana a date smoothie (dairy free, vegan) was delicious. ..."

Andy York

"Great Mocha, open steak sandwich was just awesomeness.. the chef had the steak to perfection. Staff were wonderful and the owner was soo..."

The Wolf

"A great little place to get a meal away from the busy centre of Wellington. We had breakfast here on the way to Weta Workshop and enjoyed it..."

Patrick Haesler

"Very close to Camp Wellington where we stayed last month. It was recommended we visit and have a taste of what they have on the menu. Didn't..."

Gloriane Gail

Capitol Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"My favourite restaurant in..."

Susan Kiddle

"Dined at Capitol last night, having been their for brunch a few days earlier. On both occasions the food and service were excellent. Love this place..."

Shane.gustafson

"It was a great pleasure dining here for my partner's birthday. The quality of food was superb and selection of wines are excellent. Staff are very..."

Karen B. Otic

"Great service and good food and nice selection of wines. Each course was nicely prepared. The oysters were fresh and tasty. Look forward to..."

TheFoodGonzo

"Capitol is known as one of Wellington's Crown Jewels and now I know why! My husband had lamb ragu with pasta, I had snapper & fresh oysters and we..."

Cha Ching

"Friendly helpful staff here. I asked about vegetarian options and they offered to adjust a couple of dishes to suit. There wasn’t..."

Sean P E Fleming

"The morning of the election and voting first thing , we met friends and had a great breakfast and anticipated the results. Great food and tempted by..."

Megha Dogra

"I am never disappointed when visiting Capitol the food is always 5* and the service is to match one of the best places to eat in the city always look..."

Em

"I don't know how the teeny tiny kitchen in Capitol manages to produce such ridiculously good food. Brunch, lunch, dinner....I like it all. Big..."

Jade M.

"Most amazing scrambled eggs I've ever had. Always do the soup here. I don't come to Wellington that often but when i do and I come here the soup is..."

Richard Roberts

"After a slip up by the host for our table of 4, we were seated promptly. The pasta and prawns were cooked well and the side of potato were very..."

Angela Liu

"How lucky are we, one of our locals. Consistent great food in an iconic location. I had gurnard not my favourite fish superbly cooked, green beans as..."

Adriennenz

"Capitol, like Ortega a few doors away, has a large and loyal following. For good reason. This is one of the handful of special restaurants in the..."

Duncan Galletly

"Queens Birthday Sunday and a night out - bliss.I have only been here for lunch previously and thoroughly enjoyed that so was pleased to settle..."

Philip Reeve

"Went there on a Monday night with people from out of town. Had been recommended from someone earlier that day so was a bit last minute. It was..."

Jane Russell

"Been here many times, always excellent food and service; last visit was outstanding with amazing food backed up with attentive service and great..."

Paul

"We mostly come for lunch, they make a fantastic Bloody Mary!I've had possibly the best fish dish I've ever had here (I think it was king fish)...."

Kelli Williams

"I've lunched at Capitol twice fairly recently with my husband and had the blackboard seafood special and a glass of wine.It is a restaurant that..."

Molly

"A must 'go to' place when in Wellington for breakfast. Super quick and attentive service matched with a breakfast menu that has all the standard..."

David Boshier

"This place is pretty damn good - food was excellent and great wine list. Service was good - and handled how busy it was well. Best restaurant I have..."

Andrew Imms

"Fantastic food. Awesome to visit for either lunch or dinner.Just nice attention to detail, lovely flavours and really quite reasonable for..."

Casey

"Had Sunday dinner here - we were constrained by a tight turnaround time of an hour. Phoned them with no prior booking - the staff were accommodating..."

Dee Mangin

"I love this place, the food is simple and flavoursome. Not to complicated which means the ingredients can speak fot themselves. Most times i come..."

Margaret

"One word - Fantastic. Went along with my folks to celebrate dad's 69th, and everything form start to finish was top-notch. I would give 9.5/10 for..."

Susie Robertson

"Great modern Italian-influenced food; I'll eat things I'd normally avoid (Brussel sprouts, lambs' liver...) and they're always excellent. I go there..."

Nicola Young

"Me and my partner have eaten here many times and love it!! we always get the same things and they never disappoint us. The service is..."

Bean

"Awesome food!! limited secletion of juices though. Tuna was amazing - melt in the mouth. A great dining experience.Cool..."

Emma

"I have eaten at Capitol numerous times, and cannot fault it. I only felt compelled to write this after reading the complaint below. The staff at..."

Miss Smith

"Wonderful food and great..."

Bethne Rowe

"Capitol is one of those places that comes highly recommended - I was really hoping it would measure up to it's reputation. Right from the minute we..."

Dan Bowden

"Food is always good there. Impeccable service and tasty menu and always evolving. Being regulars, it always has been consistent good service, food..."

Tehaunui

"We were looking for a place to have an easy stress free European dinner after a long day. The dishes were fantastic, Eye fillet was perfectly cooked..."

Irina Kapeli

"Always a nice dinner with great service. We tried the WOAP cocktail, festival dish and burger. We also shared the calamari which was the best thing..."

Lindsay Harn

"One of the best beef fillet i've ever had. The place is small, with few tables on the corner of a building. We waited quite a lot for our meal but..."

Giacomo Dusina

"Visited with some friends as a "fancy dinner". We had a wonderful young waiter, very polite and kind. Definitely not our usual pick, but it was..."

Ann K

"Can almost always guarantee a great dining experience here, so was not disappointed. The clam starter was full of flavour. I’m a big fan of the..."

Jo

"great food done simply. elephant fish, from the shark family was meaty and perfectly partnered with some velvety mash and crunchy smoky charred..."

tina nixon

"Had a fabulous meal catching up with family from out of town. Food was superb - every dish was top quality, beautifully presented and best of all ,..."

Wendy Slieker

"We had a grate dinner for celebrate my husband's birthday. All of food are..."

Lulu Xu

"Great food! Best food I had in New Zealand … I am in day 8 and I have booked very nice reputable places, but this one… oh my god! Amazing! Great..."

Veronica Sanchez-Bernuy

Boulcott Street Bistro

85/100 (2153 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice atmosphere, great service. Steak cooked..."

Ashley Liu

"Awesome waitresses, friendly manager, incredible food. Definitely coming back next time we come to..."

Karl & Claudette Howard

"We popped in here on a whim and were so pleased we did!! Excellent food. The service was a bit slow to start but they were busy. Tables are pretty..."

Bex Ellis

"An absolute delight of a place. Top notch service, an excellent drinks menu, and a crafted food menu. I ordered the market fish with desert and it..."

Jay

"We began with Southern Alps Venison. Medium yet very tender. Put a couple of those together and it would be a meal. For mains, he had aged fillet of..."

Jade M.

"Excellent dining. Started with cocktails for pre dinner. Lambs liver for an entree was great then onto the Lamb Shank. Finished off with a coffee and..."

Peter

"Many friends have recommended this restaurant because they are known for excellent food and service. We had friends visiting from out of town so we..."

Cha Ching

"Boulcott Street Bistro was a may. It's not often I hand out a 5 star rating, but this place really deserves it. The food, setting and service was..."

Mighty Will

"Guests from USA wanted NZ lamb - Sunday night we arrived and had the most gorgeous meal topped with a Central Otago Pinot. Thank you to the wonderful..."

Megha Dogra

"What a hidden gem! The restaurant is set in a beautiful old home in the middle of the city. The food was beautifully prepared and reasonably priced...."

Adami

"Such a nice place to eat. Food is really good. There were 4 of us and we really enjoyed our meals. The place was cozy and the service was spot on...."

Sharon Harvey

"This place has really hit the nail on the head, from ambience, to food and to service! I had the aged fillet of beef and it was divine - cooked to..."

Philip Doyle

"Went for Sunday family lunch with the whole family. Had the set Sunday Roast from the menu which was roast chicken with sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkin..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"Had a birthday dinner with some friends here tonight and we had a really good time. Food was really good.. crunchy skin on the roasted pork was..."

Rose Ann Yap

"We came here for WOW and had the WOW menu. Up first was calamari, not gluten free but they made it gluten free for us and it was delicious! The wine..."

Stacy Heyman

"Dined here recently - the food was delicious and the cocktails were addictive. The staff were really friendly while not being intrusive. The entire..."

Shona Sen

"Still love it，the meal for me was great but might not for my friends.... A friend who ordered a beef dash obviously overcooked also we all tasted..."

S

"Came here for a wine stop straight from the airport at roughly 9.30pm. The place was buzzing with customers and the ambience was so inviting. My..."

R-Dee Roche

"My birthday dinner here was exquisite. Bluff oysters, french onion soup with gruyere, pork cheeks, unbelievably good lavender shortbread......"

Ryan Kennedy

"I first came here when it was "Plimmer House" - all starched linen silver service and Crepe Suzette flamed at the table.The vibe these days..."

Philip Reeve

"Had the aged fillet of beef here and it was cooked medium rare to the dot. The steak was juicy and tender however the bearnaise had a bit too much..."

Featured Eats

"Wellington on a Plate - 3 course dinner. Portobello Mushroom soup followed by braised Pork cheeks and olive oil cake. Excellent start, soup was..."

Rajneesh Kumar

"I go monthly for the famous $20 lunch which is always made to impress. a Wellington icon and perfect for any business lunch or romantic..."

Salya

"My wife & I visited Boulcott Street Bistro deliberately for the calf livers. To our disappointment, they were not available. We resorted to "surf &..."

STRADS

"I love a bargain and you all may think it's a bit too flash here. Every month they have a $20 lunch special, this month is lamb shanks on mushy peas,..."

Miss Persistant

"Boulcott has always been a favourite. Food is great, atmosphere and service fantastic! love the fillet bernaise and wine list is always interesting...."

Chris Dobson

"For a long time Boulcott used to annoy me lots - it was one of those restaurants where you couldn't book. That seemed OK if it was somewhere in the..."

Duncan Galletly

"An excellent bistro in Wellington. I had the French onion soup to start with and then the lamb rack for the main and the Pinot noir chocolate mousse..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Great Ambience. Good value for money. Staff are hospitable. More of an experience than great food.Had the rack of Canterbury Lamb. 4 perfectly..."

Rahul Mohanty

"EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST! W.... EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST!Wrote that my favorite restaurant was in NZ was in Dunedin. Boy was I mistaken.If..."

Pyranhadoc

"Family of 8 descend on this restaurant the service was good the food was great and the environment was good . Highly..."

Nathan

"Rex Morgan, head chef of Boulcott Street Bistro , will be the final chef rattling at the pans at the Wellington pop-up restaurant in Sydney . We were..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"A bit late with this review. Spent New Year's Eve there with friends. Fantastic dinner and service was excellent. One of the best in Wellington...."

TheFoodGonzo

"Fabulous Fine DiningWanted to take our Italian visitors somewhere special in Wellington and Boulcott St Bistro certainly delivered. Food was..."

Olive Lady

"Absolutely outstanding. Service was flawless and can't even go close to commenting on how good the food was. Favourite / best restaurant in..."

Nick Wellywood

"On a busy night, please to be able to get a table for 6 so promptly after going to see the WOW show. The meal choices were great and the food was..."

Chris W

"Wow- this was an amazing dining experience! Service was quick and prompt- attentive, yet not overbearing or stiff. Food was amazing, although we..."

Kane Salanoa

"Dinner here was outstanding. A great experience. They made space for the family on a very busy night. Service was excellent. The food was..."

Tony Kara

"Took the daughter and son-in-law from Sydney to the Boulcott St Bistro on Wednesday - they were very impressed! We knew that the food would be..."

Katie Francis

"Perhaps the most consistently excellent restaurant in Wellington, I've been here several times and swear by it. If you feel like quality Bistro..."

Tim Harding

"You know it's been years since you've been to a restaurant when the last time you went was with an ex-boyfriend and you're now married with a child...."

Kara I

"SUPERB!! A meet in the middle weekend (5 of us from Auckland, P North and Chch) for a family birthday, the choice couldn't have been better. Creative..."

Catherine Carran

"Her Indoors booked a classic Wellington weekend away from the kids, so we took the opportunity to dine at the Bistro. Brilliant service from relaxed..."

Mark Kirkland

"I ate there recently and found the food to be the best I've ever had. This establishment is run by geniuses with food! It's exactly what you want for..."

David

"I've been once for dessert and once for lunch, both were excellent, well worth the price, great decor, location and service! I can't wait to return!..."

Tracy

"Best Birthday Dinner at one of the top restaurants in Wellington. My son and daughter took me here last night for a wonderful meal. The calamari..."

Kirstyn Hatton

"This stylish little Bistro has a big personality and is a gem in the crown of the Wellington restaurant scene. We eat there often, and enjoy the cosy..."

SiennaMarcs

"We had a lovely meal at Boulcott St Bistro last week on our way to a Christmas function. Arriving early, there was no waiting for a table and we were..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Popped into this quaint little villa on the way back to the Terrance on a Girls weekend - wow...........the chef, bar staff, matride were all..."

Mother Of Three

"Had a business lunch here and it fitted the bill perfectly - good food, top notch service. No complaints, if you need a professional place with all..."

Biggie C

"This is our favourite restaurant in Wellington, if not the world - which is a big statement we know. However, we have been here for lunches and for..."

Eileen Oliver

"I've been going to the Boulcott for years. The reason I'm such a regular is because of the consistently fine level of food and service.We had..."

Zinnia Harris

"We were in a celebratory mood. I received my first paycheck EVER in New Zealand, and we were rollin' in the dough.Well, not really, but one..."

Kiwi American

"Wow, what a busy little bistro! With the winning combination of prompt friendly service and fresh delicious dishes that so many restaurants seem to..."

Jima

"I saw Rex Morgan cooking on TV and really wanted to dine at Boulcott Street Bistro. I loved his prior culinary haven, Citron and wanted to check out..."

Olive

"I dined there recently, I waited at the bar for a long time the place was full no one else seemed to mind except me I was starving I was suggested a..."

Samuel Kopua

"As a small group Boulcott Street Bistro is a great choice. It is intimate but still has a fun atmosphere.All the dishes look and taste..."

Maya Carr

"When you walk in all the noise of the busy city surroundings disappear and it feels really personal and comfortable. The staff are friendly and..."

Penny

"I had a really enjoyable evening here. The food was fresh and perfectly cooked. The service wasn't as formal as I had expected but was very efficient..."

Olivia Lacey

"Amazing place, I went there for the first time the other night and it is going to become a regular!It has a really unique and lively atmosphere..."

Rose Youmans

"Have eaten at the Boulcott a number of times over the space of many years when visiting Wellington. Apart from reiterating that the food and service..."

Andrew Priest

"Quite pricey but supurb food and service, you pay for what you get and it is 5*. Is in the entertainment book (buy 1 main get one free) so ourbill..."

Julie

"Hands down the best meal we had in Wellington! The steak melted in your mouth and the pork had the most delicious crust on it. Our starters were..."

Annie White

"Outstanding service and every dish was impeccably done. We had the calamari, the beef, and the duck. Wish we had a chance to try the lamb but would..."

Zachary Corso

"Amazing food lovely atmosphere everyone was friendly especially the brother who made a coffee shots in his machine kept us up on the drive back to..."

Tarminder Mann

"Really enjoyed coming to boil city street bistro. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. We got the steak and the lamb, and they did..."

A Yeh

"We had one evening in Wellington and we were fortunate in choosing to eat at the Boulcott Street Bistro. Our waitress, Audrey, was one of the best..."

Gary Bren

"After reading through a few lists of "Wellington's best restaurants" online, I spotted Boulcott Street Bistro being mentioned in most, if not all of..."

Nutrada Opassathavorn

"The place is run very well by the manager who is friendly. Beautiful inside, fantastic wine list both by the glass and bottle. The filet was cooked..."

P Kapinos

"Very good for price. We got the special lunch T-bone steak for 2 for $50. White peppercorn sauce was delicious. The only disappointment was the fries..."

Yuchen Lin

"I was here for Wellington on a plate, second year in a row. Both times, the food and service was outstanding. I tried the smoked baby beets with goat..."

Saipriya Krishna

"Busy weekend dinner so there was a 40 minute wait, which was fine as we didn't have a reservation. Staff were all friendly and accommodating to..."

Sherryk Koswara

"Nice restaurant, great service, good wines and drinks selection. Delicious food, the beef fillet was great. Nice vintage atmosphere and yummy..."

Tehaunui

"Went there with my partner to celebrate a birthday and was impressed with the food and service. Our waitress was very friendly and cheerful and..."

Jonathan Luo

"A lovely 3 course set menu featuring their Welly on a Plate festival dine dish. Giving them 4 stars only because their portions are quite small and..."

Maggie Cheung

"This amazing restaurant is set inside a Victorian house. Oozes warmth and sophistication when you step in. Casual yet professional service. One of..."

Kenny Tang

"We were there for the Sunday roast. Excellent food and service, reasonable portions. If you're particularly hungry, you'll need to add some sides...."

K On

"We had such a wonderful dinner here. I especially wanted to highlight the staff, everyone that we interacted with was lovely and warm and friendly...."

Ruth Sun

"Found this hidden gem with the best food, cocktail and wine selection on our travels through New Zealand. We enjoyed the calamari entree and chicken..."

Jennie Marie

Coene's Bar & Eatery

85/100 (3079 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Ian De Terte

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

Sweecasam

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

Diksha Gaur

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

Lisa Redgrove

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

Sheryl

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

Karen B. Otic

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

Epicurusfoodie

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

Anabelle

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

Sharon Harvey

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

Megha Dogra

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

Olive Lester

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

Lesley Gerrard

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

Inuneko

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

Alli

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

Louise James

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

Ken Apps

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

M

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

Xiong_rose

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

Aimee Bell

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

Sally

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

Lily_nz80

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

Shane Lambo

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

Sanjeeva Munathanthiri

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

EpiCurious

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

Ian Apperley

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

Chris Vera

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

Aries

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

MissyDoolittle

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

AJ

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

Stevie

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

Vassilo Walluschnig

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

Bridgete Clover

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

Dan Berry

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

Andrea Merlo

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

Michela Zanata

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

Katrina

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

Gill Gibbs

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

Courtney Brown

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

Graeme Cocker

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

Melanie Raye

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

Terry Evans

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

Miguel TimPalace

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

Norman Armstrong

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

Daniel McKell

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

Pamela Ngan

Hippopotamus

85/100 (2068 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Eloise Roestof

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

Irina Kapeli

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

Annie Mcmanis

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

Sandy Antipas

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

Ivan Pohlod

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

Francesco Cantoni Copetti

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

Oliver Plank

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

Bee Diep

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

Jody Norton

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

Man of Steel

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

Fred Adams

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

Nat Smith

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

Taylar W

Silverspoon Restaurant & Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had the takeaway brunch burger! It was delicious! We also got some cute little sweets thrown in the bag which was a great touch! We will be back..."

Tootser

"Had pancakes and they just tasted like flour I had to ask for more syrup 4 times . My parents ordered burgers was 22 dollars for the meal there was..."

Krystal Sloan-meyrick

"We were 50/50 going due to the reviews but decided to try it out for ourselves and we all enjoyed our meals. I can see why customers are saying the..."

Sharon Harvey

"wonderful! loved dining here. the food service was quick and efficient. nothing was cold , overcooked or worse mixed up. the wine menu was great!..."

Milly Harris

"We popped in for brunch on a Wednesday, service was friendly and prompt- we were in and out within the hour.Surroundings were clean,..."

Nat

"Great breakfast and lunch menu. Next on our menu is to check out the dinner menu. Great for families or just needing a good meal. Great staff, always..."

Kerryn Yeats

"Nice cafe/restaurant popped in for a lunch and sampled their burger and corn fitters Quality of food was high, taste of burger very good,..."

Ollycooking.com

"Had dinner last night outstanding service we started with Garlic Bread very fresh and soft so a great way to start my Partner orded Fish of Day this..."

Jelly

"Service: GreatPrice: AverageFood: NiceCoffee: Very goodNice place and enjoyed eating here so would recommend this place to..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"As a family of 6 adults we went for dinner on 2 for 1 Tuesday. We had a wonderful evening, the waiting staff were on point we were only seated for..."

Andreana Norris

"I thought I had posted a review of here, but apparently not.my wife and I regularly visit this place for lunch. The food is well presented,..."

PeterMS

"Was looking for a restaurant option in Upper Hutt and decided to try the Silverspoon for dinner having only been once before for lunch. Happened to..."

Kathryn

"I haven't been back here since 2003 ... until today. We wanted somewhere nicer than McDonald's for brekkie so ended up here. Drinks were ordered and..."

Julia Mc

"Yesterday my partner and I along with his family dined at your restaurant for his Nana’s 90th Birthday. We were a rather..."

Clare Savage

"Dined here to celebrate my birthday on 9th May. Friendly staff, we were given a nice table and quickly offered the menus. Entrees chosen were the..."

Vicki McCabe

"We visited Silverspoon Restaurant for my Mother's birthday having a large group of about 20 people. Silverspoon was fantastic with regular..."

Michelle K

"My wife and I enjoyed a fabulous meal with our son and his girlfriend while we were visiting them in Wellington, NZ. All four of us thoroughly..."

James Bissell

"We love going to Silverspoon Restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries or any other special occasions. I got given a voucher for Christmas and think..."

Kristine

"Awesome food and service. The Xmas turkey was succulent. Waitress kept us informed of timing. Others at my table also enjoyed their meals. Well..."

Coralie Walton

"Excellent service, great food. Loved the experience there. They have great prices and a very friendly atmosphere. If you are looking for a nice..."

Anthony Close

"I've come here for coffee several times and find it to have friendly staff, fairly quick service and a pretty good coffee at a reasonable..."

Jen

"We were lucky enough to dine at Silver Spoon tonight and were very impressed. We have had brunch there before but never dinner. We were seated..."

Chelle Robinson

"Very good food and wine. Service was a bit off..."

Rob Carruthers

"My family and I have visited Silver Spoon many times over the last few years, and we always love it! The food is amazing, and the service is..."

Emma Burns

"I love popping into the Silver Spoon for a lovely muffin and cuppa, I have also had lunch there a couple of times and highly recommend both the food..."

Jen Tyson

"Dinner at the Silverspoon last night was a spur of the moment thing, for a business directors meeting, however the staff looked after us very well...."

Wayne

"While not a fan of the change of decor since I was last in, I am a big fan of the service and the food.We hadn't booked and they were..."

Jan

"This restaurant is a favourite of ours. We discovered it through the entertainment book - fell in love with their scallops and venison. Always great..."

Sheelagh

"TA quiet Friday night due to the rugby being on, so the place was a little lacking in a buzz, but that was about the only thing to detract. Smart..."

Ian Stronach

"We dine here frequently and call in for coffee often. The service is always excellent and they cater for our year old grandaughters marvellously! We..."

Tony Fisher

Portlander

83/100 (1780 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Tracey Thurston

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

Meimei

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

Vicky Yiu

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

Mareko Panapa

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

Vogue Foodie

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

LiLi Bee

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

Sei

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

Sharon Harvey

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

Panini T

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

Tate Hollis

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

Tbroadley

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

Megha Dogra

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

Plaunge

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

AA

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

Sara King

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

Foooodie Explorer

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

Mimirello

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

The Wanderer

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

Mya

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

Salya

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

Rene Robertson

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

Richard Naylor

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

EpiCurious

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

Nik

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

Olga Palmer

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

Sammy Jo

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

Team Thomas

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

Damage

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

Lesley Chen

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

FurryBrownGuy

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

Featured Eats

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

Manz87

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

Philip Reeve

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

Dani Hennessy

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

Stasha Rapata

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

Kate

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

WineListPlease

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

Muffin Mum

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

PeterMS

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

SarahandElla

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

Geneva Pearson

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

Fleur Peps

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

Wayne Tuapola

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

CaptFuntimes

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

Bob Lee

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

Joanne

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

Kutluhan

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

Biggie C

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

Annie Mckissack

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

Rosemary Young

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

Izzy Holland

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

Leigh H

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

Paul Jennings

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

Anna Leahy

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

Paul F

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

Kimmy

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

Wendy Yee

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

Shane Walker

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

Jade Redfern

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

Wai Se Fei

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

Jessica Young

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

Kazia Ataria

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

Belinda N

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

Emily Nixon

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

Matt

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

Jennifer Yee

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

Major Yee

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

Rob Von Hartitzsch

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

Fam Webster

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

Katy Smart

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

Sam

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

Andrew O

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

David Blue

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

Laura Kay

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

Ann K

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

Mahdi Abdollahi

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

Kelly Beckett

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

Andrea Brentano

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

Lyndelle Barnett

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

Nicola Sims

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

Amanda Pledger

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

Peony Yang

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

PL V

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

Zac Farrugia

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

JOHN AHN

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

Fabian Meriles

Hummingbird Eatery & Bar

"What’s to say, great food every time, good wine selection and a very attentive waiter I had the lamb with beetroot roasted and a bottle of..."

Luke Thomson

"Food was impressive. Nice blend of Kiwi and international flavors. Good selection of cocktails and wines. Service was professional and friendly...."

James Ong

"Really tasty food, great drinks and attentive service. The mains were perhaps a bit on the small size especially the roast chicken, which was more of..."

Angel He

"Pre theatre dining menu two courses and wine for $40 excellent value. Fish was beautifully cooked and presented(we both had this), lemon posset..."

Megha Dogra

"A warm and welcoming fine dining experience, with great service, a comprehensive wine list and attractive and tasty meals. We had a great night out,..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Possibly the best meal I've ever had, it's encouraging to know you're paying for the quality of the food and the service from the staff. Will never..."

Charlotte Chazz Colgan

"Best chickens wings during the midnight time...!!Amazing music..amazing booze..amazing crowd...u gotta go here once. The staff is also very..."

NavNoor Dhiman

"Sometimes in life you just have to treat yourself to great food and Hummingbird is the perfect place to do this.Right from the start when you..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"We went here for my birthday with friends. In total our meals and drinks came to about $400 and what we had is pictured. Aspects of our meals were..."

Julia Mc

"This place may seem naff but there's a reason why it's still around and a total Wellington icon. Food delicious, cocktails delicious and overall not..."

Miss K

"This place is my new favourite! Great location in the heart of Wellington, excellent service and beautiful food all make for a memorable meal. We..."

Siobhan

"Attended a graduation dinner here a few weeks ago. I remember the days when this place was so popular it was a challenge to get a booking! It's been..."

WineListPlease

"Hummingbird is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington - I have been here three times, and two out of those three visits were pleasant and..."

Sophia

"Went in on Good Friday while on holiday in Wellington. Partner had been there once for drinks and said meals looked good. The food was lovely. The..."

Kevin Breedveld

"As a Wellington based couple, dinning in all other restaurants with in the Capital. We found the Hummingbird to be excellent. Food was of a very good..."

Bryan Winter

"One of my favourite eateries in Wellington in the past and has now seemed to re-capture it's previous glory. Service excellent; food very tasty -..."

David Whyte

"The food and service could not be faulted. Not sure about the new decor but that is just my taste. Music could have been a little softer, but it was..."

John Bullen

"Oysters. Go get them. Dined Saturday and should have ordered more. Service is great and the lamb for two could have feed more! My wife didn't like..."

Grant Bowers

"AWESOME!!! We popped in for a dinner on a Thursday with our friends. Table was waiting for us which was great to see. Friendly service by a young..."

Maxine Bentley

"Perfect start to our evening. Excellent food, well cooked and well presented. Chocolate Pudding perfect!!! Good choice of wines and a lovely..."

Brenda And Bill Turnbull

"So I've just tried the food at the refreshed Hummingbird - wow - seriously amazing. The roast duck and lentils were worth it alone. I'd highly..."

Luke Procter

"It seems Hummingbird now does brunch of a weekend. My partner and I visited 12th of May, 2012, about 9.00am. The place was empty because they have..."

Mandy Nelson

"We went to the NEW and IMPROVED Hummingbird at the weekend. The restaurant had just reopened from a re-vamp with a new chef, new menu, new drinks..."

Hungry Parrot

"I don't actually live in NZ but was staying with friends in Palmerston North. Went to my Mothers funeral and needed to get out of Palmerston. Found a..."

Sue-Ellen White

"Went earlier this year. Great food & cocktails, although i think the service was averageCool atmosphere & great..."

Pavee

"First time to Wellington for both my boyfriend & I we found this beautiful cafe in Courtney Place.From the gorgeous entrees to the darling main..."

Kiki

"Loved the cocktails, super tasty and great bar service. We stumbled on the discount cocktail night and the cocktails were superb. The range and..."

Phil Pasco

"Nice ambience, staff friendly and food was great. A bit pricey but overall a great experience for a special occasion..."

Lolita “Let” Chavaria Amaba

"I.LOVED.THIS.PLACE!!!! Ever since I went here for dinner while I was visiting New Zealand in September 2017, I have been CRAVING to come back here..."

Mate Ærandir

"Great service and food, the shared lamb shoulder would serve 4 - lucky us, that means we have tomorrow's dinner sorted..."

Chrissi Walker

"Came by here for an early dinner due to jetlag. They seemed concerned that I didn't have a booking, but I just sat at the bar to eat. They seemed to..."

Jonah Kowall

"I think this is one of the best eatery's in Wellington, it has a great atmosphere, friendly staff. The bar looks impressive. The food here is always..."

Wayne Regan

"one of my favorite WOAP burgers. cannot go wrong with a cheese..."

Hugo Bosman

"Some of the best cocktails in Wellington. Very polite staff with great table service. It draws a really nice crowd. If you want a good cocktail you..."

Dan Hughes

"A warm and welcoming fine dining experience, with great service, a comprehensive wine list and attractive and tasty meals. We had a great night out,..."

Reece Benson

Ryan Owen

"Service was prompt but too prompt.what I would like is a waiter with the ability to predict accurately when my personal conversation has come to a..."

Roneeza Ali

"Wow!! amazing food and as someone with a dairy allergy I was really impressed. There was only one dish that couldnt be modified. That hardly happens..."

Indigo Simblett

"Creative and fresh food served by an even more phantastic and well-informed waiter. If I ever come back to Wellington, I'll definitely return to this..."

Daniel Schalhas

"Good atmosphere and great service. It’s not somewhere you go to save money, but the food is high quality and filling. A good selection of beer..."

Sam W

"Delicious and excellent service. All the dishes were amazing however the mushroom gnocchi had little gnocchi and was hard. But the flavours were all..."

Rachael Wilson

Majestic Cuisine

80/100 (1155 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice meal and friendly service. Definitely will be back. Strongly..."

Rose He

"Always enjoy coming to Majestics. Great friendly service and reasonable prices. Food is fresh and delicious every time! This is our go to place when..."

Jay

"My sister and I really enjoyed the food. Ordered the sweet and sour chicken, crispy skin chicken, mango pudding and deep fried ice-cream. The..."

Athena Jacinto

"Went here for dinner with a group of friends and it was good. The menu variety was decent and prices were reasonable. The staffs were very helpful..."

FoodieAsh

"Love yum cha and have been having mad cravings for ages. Found this spot and thought "Yup!"Small and intimate, great dishes and options,..."

Shayle Rogan

"We ordered a chicken fried rice, one chicken chow mein (hot), one chicken chow mein (no spice), one shredded chicken in schezuan sauce and a sweet..."

Yugal K Sachdeva

"Went to have yum Cha with a friend on Sunday and we were very pleased with this place. Food were authentic easily beating the quality of many good..."

Christian

"We visited Majestic for Yum Cha on Chinese New Year. Very easy booking and reservation system, prompt seating, and friendly staff. Food was very..."

Johann Go

"One of my favs for lunch I have taken many a friend here and converted them to the absolutely delightful gastro tradition of YUMCHA 🙌🏻My..."

BKL

"Nice and quiet place, friendly staff and prompt service. We hadn't even finished our dim sim before the mains arrived. One of the mains had a little..."

Stacy Heyman

"Visited today as a group of three adults and two kids. Have been here before and the place hasn't changed in that its still inviting, cozy and the..."

Team Thomas

"Went there last Sunday with a bunch of friends. Was very busy but we could do bookings in advance and we got the place on time.. Good time management..."

Vogue Foodie

"Best place for yum cha. Good service and food is awesome. Highly recommend anyone going with friends for a night out for dinner. Book or just show..."

Hubert Cheng

"One of the better yum cha places in Wellington. Though the prices of the dishes are not the cheapest but relatively expensive you are paying for..."

Rosemary Young

"Stock standard (as in pretty good) yum cha quality! For you Yum cha newbies get out of your comfort zone and try a new dish you normally wouldn't as..."

Crumpet King

"Unforgettable memories. Been there twice or thrice in 2010. Still remember the chicken feet, chicken cartilage and the roasted duck. Very well..."

Satyaki Sensarma

"Being regular group diners at Majestic we are never disappointed. We have dined or lunched there during quiet and busy times. I read with..."

Foodie

"Went for a Sunday lunch Yum and Cha and we were very impressed. This my second visit and the first was was very good as well. However this must have..."

Robin Duff

"I love this place, often go here with friends and get a selection of plates and share them, the entree selection is delicious especially!!! Love this..."

Harriet Rowland

"The star rating is predicated on the fact that Wellington just doesn't have much selection of really good dim sum/yum cha restaurants. On..."

Kiwi American

"Majestic Cuisine is the best place to have Yam Char(Chinese breakfast). Food is great and good service too - staffs are very..."

Vivienne

"A really good place to go for Yum Cha in Wellington. A wide range of food from steamed dim sims, to chicken feet (not that I touch those personally)..."

Otago Islander

"Everything was so delicious! A very delicious experience, I will come back for..."

Jennifer Micaela

"Amazingly generous servings. 3 men ordered 3 mains, and could not finish them. A doggy bag happily supplied. Also, I ordered a glass of wine and it..."

G Meek

"Had lunch at Majestic 7th June, highly recommended to book. Yumcha mainly at lunch time service but I like to be different & ordered off main menu..."

Sandy Wilson

"Majestic is a must-visit for those craving delicious Chinese cuisine. The food here is bursting with authentic flavors and prepared with utmost care...."

Kristal Turts

"Been coming here frequently over the last 2 years. The food is always tasty, the atmosphere is nice and it is kid friendly. Service is attentive and..."

Roy Chong

"Good yumcha, proper service style and the food wasn't too bad either. Good for all group sizes, and best to come in early or make a reservation as..."

Peony Yang

"Authentic taste of southern Chinese food, very friendly service, reasonable prices, big portion of food, absolutely delicious. Offer free soup before..."

K

"Food is always delicious. My parents and I enjoy coming here for special occasions. We definitely recommend the beef sizzling hot..."

Felicia J Bishop

"A smaller more intimate dining experience. Food was tasty, good portions. Some dishes were a hit and some were a..."

Helen Joe

"great meal I'm cmgoing..."

Leonard Oleary

Bin44

79/100 (3493 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here on my wedding anniversary. Staff were super friendly and the burgers were absolutely delicious. They were under the pump due to a Grab One..."

The Food Snob

"Amazing service the waiters always seem to remember you, awesome selection of craft beers from all over NZ. Food is as expected from a bar, but..."

Cameron Perry Harley

"Very busy at this place and the staff are friendly.It was difficult to get a table, it took a while but we managed to get one.The Seafood..."

Tim 51

"Fantastic atmosphere. Good service. Amazingly tasty food. And anyone that stocks Man O War gets a huge tick from me! I ordered the vege dish ASB..."

Sungsam7

"Really nice atmosphere, with friendly staff. Our dinner meals came out in record time, and were fresh and tasted great. We ordered the Fried Calamari..."

Sally

"Good service, steak was nicely cooked. Massive drinks list (9 pages lol). My reason for the lower rating is that I didn't understand why I was..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"The only thing I am disappointed about was there is no cheesecake on the menu. But thats probably a good thing! Their steak meal is to die for! Well..."

Anna Broxham

"The food was delicious and came out in timely manner! Went there for the four course degustation meal and it was terrific I have never heard of Bin44..."

Angie Liu

"Wow so yum! I bought the grab one voucher for four people which included one pizza or burger pp and a glass of either the house wine or craft beer..."

Caitlin Noonan

"Service was unpretentious and to the highest standard I have seen in Wellington. Needed a cheese swap out....no problem you can havd grilled chicken..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"Got in just in before the lunch time rush which meant we didn't have to wait too long for our food. I liked that they had a kids menu and I was happy..."

Eating My Way Around

"Love this place!One of my favourite places on the waterfront!Such a great range of beer, there's always something new to try! The staff are always..."

Troy Mihaka

"Fantastic craft beer selection. Food is nice but a bit overpriced, and the wait staff can be a bit stand-offish. It's really all about the..."

Julian Bee

"Came for after-work drinks with a colleague. The restaurant is spacious, especially when all the doors open up to link the inside and outside spaces...."

Medium_Rare

"Located just slightly across from the TSB Bank Arena at Wellington Queens Wharf, Binn44 is a great spot to pop into for a meal or just a drink. We..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I've been coming to this bar ever since I moved to Wellington last year. I love this place!Great coffee, awesome beers, and always really cool..."

Troy Mihaka

"We went here with no booking at 7:30 on a Friday night and it was totally packed. Luckily enough the friendly front of house dude managed to find us..."

Jack Scrumpy Michael

"I have always wanted to go to Bin44 but just never had until today I was amazed how awesome this place was. My girlfriend and I sat in the restaurant..."

Mitchell Cleland

"After having a relatively poor experience in Bin 44 myself and my friends decided to head back and give it another go. The service was great, the..."

Jade Mercer

"I don't think any review I could craft would do justice to just how highly I rate this place. I was tasked with organising a client function for..."

Anna Garland

"Me and the boys came in for just a couple of beers on a Friday night, was awesome to see a good range of beers on tap, and in the fridges. The reason..."

Jake E Boy

"I don't usually eat anywhere near Queens Wharf because the prices scare me off, but I came here for a friends birthday last week and was pleasantly..."

Bella E

"I came across Bin44 in my search for a nice place to eat for our wedding anniversary. The total experience was perfect. Friendly, open greeting,..."

Alicia

"Excellent experience! Warm and cosy ambience, super nice staff, tasty food, and very good drinks. I really enjoyed my time here; their heated open..."

Mahnaz

"Couldn't fault this, had an excellent deal through Grab one and had a delicious meal and superfast , awesome..."

Haisini Parata

"Great food and friendly staff however they do seem to work on glide time so not good if you're in a hurry. Decent selection of craft beers as well..."

Jusus Almighty

"Great location for a summer evening meal. Awesome food and great..."

Elroy 0kada

"We had a Christmas dinner for 14 people. The team were excellent, attentive, friendly and knowleageable. The location was good. We ended up putting..."

Matthew Gardner

"Went for a father daughter date...loved their half n half pizza. Since neither of us could manage a whole pizza by ourselves we got this half topped..."

Rahath Verghese

"My nephew had his 21st here. I had a steak which i felt was cooked to perfection and the sides were delicious. Due to diet restrictions they were..."

Elena Averwood

"The atmosphere was amazing. The staff were extremely garrulous. The grills so yummy. I definitely recommend..."

kamal heidari

"Really lovely location and nice interior. The food came out super quick and I'd totally recommend the Angus..."

elliot schreurs

"It was our first time to visit Bin 44. We were greeted by welcoming FOH and assisted to our table. The food was great. I think the chargrilled angus..."

Sam Pineda

"Great location Good service. Food quality is above average. The Angus steak my wife ordered was amazing. But the market fish I ordered was just..."

Fergus Mao

"What a lovely place to relax on a summer’s evening. A perfectly relaxing location to sip on an cold beverage and nibble on chips. It had been a..."

Katie Ayrton

"All I did here was drink whiskey. Maybe that explains the 5 stars! But the staff was knowledgeable and I got to try my first New Zealand whisky and..."

Steven Adler

"The meat boards are great for a group of people. Lots of craft beer on tap..."

Sam Connelly

Foxglove Bar & Kitchen

78/100 (1878 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a nice Saturday lunch here, so many seats, the sun was shining but when we got there the clouds started coming so we walked around the restaurant..."

Cabnolen Moon

"Arrived for lunch, seated without delay. The waitress must have been new or maybe a menu change but she needed to refer to her notes when she..."

Desmond Tiedemann

"We had our Christmas end of year work function here. What a great venue, staff were friendly and the food was delicious and just the perfect amount...."

Lili vanZ

"Couldn't be happier with the experience! The food was outstanding, indeed it had been quite some time since I had such an enjoyable meal. The staff..."

Trang Chin

"Super easy to book - went on Thursday for drinks and nibbles an hour or so before the WOW show. Convenient to get to from work - lovely set-up..."

Taina Puloka

"All the foodie classics! Oysters, steak tartare, and.... (affordable) Caviar! So happy this place exists 😍 however, my caviar came opened and you..."

J Sayasane

"Fabulous food and service. The death by chocolate dessert was one of the best I've ever had, truly spectacular. The steak was the simplest one on the..."

Tim Cook

"The food was a bit bland, but still good. Service and atmosphere were..."

Francisco D. Custodio

"Awesome vibe here. The place is buzzing in the weekend! Beautiful food. Sometimes it can be hard to find a place to yourselves after about 5pm in the..."

AJ

"Always a nice spot to have a drink and snacks after work or for special occasions in the restaurant downstairs. Nice food and good drinks. Friendly..."

Detlef

"An excellent dining experience from start to finish. From booking via Clem through exploring the extensive array of dishes including first class..."

Ray Blaxill

"A large group utilised the Foxglove and they catered to us amazingly. We were given a side room which was accessed through a hidden door in a..."

David Burton

"This place is a vibe! So many indoor and outdoor areas to choose from.. drinks and food were on point and we enjoyed the atmosphere for hours. Def a..."

Allie O'Donnell

"This was a brilliant place to get together as a family with my 5 month old granddaughter . We opted for bar snack setting and the booth was perfect ...."

JUDE

"We dined in the main restaurant - "Wolf". Tomahawk steak was mouth watering delicious. Had a number of entrees including octopus, oysters and pate..."

Stefan Reynolds

"Really good service, considering they were really busy the staff were great. We didn't like one of the dishes (loved everything else) so they took it..."

Niki Taylor

"We visited for short while before a work event. The location is great for sun-lovers, the drinks menu had great variety and overall, it set the tone..."

Roger Whioke

The Green Parrot Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"A Wellington institution. As long as you know what to expect with this place it can be enjoyable. White bread and butter is served to start, not my..."

FurryBrownGuy

"Awesome, cosy atmosphere!! Went in on St Patrick’s day but were seated straight away. Their mains portions are huge! Too full to try their yumo..."

Hevito

"We come here a few times a year before our functions at the Amora and it is always clean, welcoming and inviting. The staff is always friendly and..."

Laurie Kapelle

"Excellently prepared large meals. Steak was cooked to perfection. My wife had the pork chop which was still very juicy. Had friends in from..."

Spiro Theologo

"Service was great. Waitress were friendly and even spoke to my young kids. This place isn't fine dining, and they don't pretend to be either. It's..."

Mighty Will

"Certainly an iconic restaurant. Great for a family dinner. Slightly older clientele/market. Think sliced white bread and butter as an entre. The..."

Humbleluxury

"I take my family here quite a bit, good food, OK service (the older gentleman behind the grill is the friendliest of all) , large portions. do..."

Foodie

"we having been going to green parrot for 24 years and have always been made welcome and the food is always great, and even the chefs are very cool as..."

Maria

"I went to the Green Parrot start of last year and enjoyed it so much that I recommended to my work as a place for our mid year work function. Sure..."

Rex Smith

"I had visited the Green Parrot last Saturday with 4 friends and found the experience great fun we hadn't,t had the grumpy staff or anything wrong..."

Earl Cleverley

"The green parrot is AMAZING! The food is to die for, juicy meats the salads are so fresh, its such simple food that you could produce at home but..."

Eleanore Rogers

"I had a steak from the which the likes I have not seen, it was a huge T bone! I b.y.o.ed some red wine and I'm telling you it was indulgence. I..."

Samuel Kopua

"I'm a foodie.Give me quail stuffed with lamb sweetbreads and a trumpette mushroom sauce and I'm yours for life....BUT! The Parrot..."

Robert Hanlen

"love love LOVE the parrot! an icon with great food. yeah, ok its no logan brown - which is why i eat at the parrot instead!the schnitzel..."

Tracy Keech

"The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. The food was wonderful, well priced, well cooked, tasty and down to earth. VERY LARGE portions, we..."

Yvonne Marshall

"I don't reside in Wellington, but I went to the Green Parrot Cafe for a T Bone Steak last Friday night. I hadn't been to the Parrot in about seven..."

Chris Hollenback

"My workmates and I love going to the Green Parrot Cafe as the food is always great. The atmosphere is relaxed which allows people from all walks of..."

Lee

"It was warned. The meals are large. This is certainly true. I ordered the snitzel and was not left wanting. Freindly staff despite to constant..."

Philip Clegg

"Earthquakes affect everyone in different ways. Me, I don't get scared, I get hungry. There's nothing like a bit of shake, rattle and roll to send me..."

Kai Luv

Cyndi Poh

"The historic Green Parrot Cafe is worth a visit just for nostalgia, a walk through time and the early days of Wellington city, the den of politicians..."

Haydn Murdoch

"This place offers good value for money. Good service, honest food. If you are hungry then stop here. Nothing fancy, just honest home-style cooking..."

Nicole O'Connor

"A great dining experience. Simple décor sets the scene for a very relaxed meal. Great meal by the large plate..."

David McClelland

"The Green Parrot never disappoints. A true Wellington icon. Unfortunately dining out now is quite expensive but that can be said of all restaurants..."

Chrissie Halpin

"Iconic and nostalgic. Very very large portions. Would recommend the whole Flounder. The "Mixed Grill" is a challenge yet to be..."

Courtney Thompson

"Awesome cafe. Beautiful steaks cooked well. Their Mixed Grill has to be my favourite. The schnitzel is also really tender and..."

Mitch

"A very pleasant place to dine, very friendly and great..."

Eddy Ja Ja

"Very nice Greek family run restaurant from 1926. The Bluff Oysters raw with a squeeze of lime made a perfect entree and the lamb chops and stake were..."

Ranjit Singh (Fabio)

"Excellent food the quality was very impressive and great atmosphere. The staff gave excellent..."

Robert Williams

"Great food, excellent service, nice..."

Cameron Philips

"Can't really fault anything about this place. It's exactly what it says on the box. Great steaks cooked perfectly. White bread and butter. This..."

Alan Doak

"Hearty food cooked to perfection. And what a great..."

Anne Tuffin

"Nostalgic and homely. Massive portions and all the retro your heart desires. Old school service and complimentary bread and butter. This place..."

Moana Ormsby

"Food/Drinks: ***** Ambiance: *** Accessibility: ***** Cost: *** Service: ***** This is an iconic Wellington Eatery. The food and service is..."

Skalk van der Merwe

Portofinos Restaurant Wellington Cbd

75/100 (1982 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Listed in one of my favourite pasta restaurants!!! The lasagna is novel that served with soup-like sauce, which is pretty appetising, but the pasty..."

Vicky Yiu

"Been to Portofino 3 times now and never disappointed. Favourite Spaghetti bolognese in welly, so flavorful. Service always amazing,..."

Kelly Violet

"We have beeen there with friends for birthday party staff was very nice, friendly and lovely. We all had pasta, pizza, and other things. All food was..."

Monika Ñàķhwāł

"VERY Friendly staff, clean place in a prime location with long Peroni served from the tap and yum food with a wicked view. Highly..."

The Food Snob

"A great restaurant if you want something along the water. Great for big groups the pasta and the pizzas are all amazing - the garlic bread is also..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"I love Portofino, great pasta, good cocktails and service is always quick! Great for before a show like WOW! If you like Italian give Portofino a..."

Elisa Lamb

" Amazing experience went there this weekend with big group orderd pizza and pasta. Pizza was so delicious real italian and pasta either. Surely..."

Khush

"We popped in here an hour before having to head back to our cruise ship. The staff were exceptional. So friendly and accommodating. I asked for..."

GoodFood4Me

"Nice Italian restaurant on the waterfront. I had a Hawaiian pizza which was delicious :) I also tried some of my friends carbonara which was also..."

SH

"We had a wonderful time here the food was delicious and staff were some of the friendliest I have ever encountered. I can't wait to go back...."

Estelle Gillies

"It was a Friday night and we were craving for Italian food. We ordered 2 ice teas (lemon and peach) and pesto pizza pane. Service was fast despite..."

Nikhil Goyal

"Was really nice food and ok service! Food came out very fast. Only downfall was they made us wait at the bar to pay for our meals which took about 15..."

Jade Cocurullo

"Great service and always an awesome steak! Mario is a gem and looks after everyone so well. Location of Queens wharf is stunning in summer. Outside..."

Tracey Davis

"I've been to Portofino a lot of times throughout the country (Auckland, New Plymouth and Wellington) and they never fail to impress, the food is..."

Amy Johnson

"I've been to this place about 3 times now. It is my favourite italian restaurant in Wellington. Food is amazing, big portion, reasonable price, and..."

Foooodie Explorer

"The most enjoyable dining experience.Spent New Years in Wellington, this restaurant was definitely one of the best that stood out from many others we..."

Tor

"Portofino is one of my favorite restaurants in Wellington. The bench seating is our favorite place to sit but now they are ripped and tatty letting..."

Amy Chattington-Harris

"Portafino is well situated in Wellington. It sits on the waterfront where you can catch the sun setting on the water as you delve into your spaghetti..."

Alicia McQuade

"Was alright food. Really enjoyed entree bread, and main was good, but dessert was a let down. Really big portions throughout! Was a bit annoying..."

Loren Svensek

"The food was great. But could work on costumer service, staffs seems a bit snobby. A great view of the ocean from where we were sitting. Portofino,..."

Junina D. Santos

"...he spaghetti marinara with a salsa sauce. It was great, there were lots of fresh mussels in their shell and all throughout the pasta there was..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"I went to the restaurant for dinner with some trepidation, due to reading unflattering earlier reviews. But I had recently enjoyed a nice lunch there..."

E Cook

"Went here for a Hens night and had the best service and the best food!! We had the top mezzanine all to ourselves and were looked after by a..."

Cheryl

"Three of us had lunch last week and it was a delightful experience. From Maitre 'd, waitresses, food, to ambiance it was excellent. Great..."

Brian Gilliland

"Solidly good Italian food with reasonable service. Pizza's authentic and tasty, using apparently genuine Italian ingredients. Generous servings. ..."

Ruckus Rooster

"Amazing food and service, this is our fourth time visiting this restaurant cor dinner and as per usual the food was great and the service 2nd to..."

Brendon

"I took 24 staff here recently for a retirement dinner mid week and had an excellent evening. I needed to ask for more bottles of wine that I found a..."

Graham

"We went to Portofino for a work team lunch. We emailed our order ahead but unfortunately the email wasn't received for some reason. The staff quickly..."

Frances

"We went there on a Friday night around 11 pm when almost all restaurants in the city had closed down. The staff were quite welcoming and pleasant and..."

Laxmi Padiyath

"I went there with 4 of my friends for a birthday celebration and it was fantastic!!I ordered the hawaiin pizza which was a little lacking in the..."

Megan

"I had a business lunch mid week at this restaurant and was really impressed. The decor is lovely however the service was a little stilted probably..."

Flossie

"Delicious pasta...so fresh and full of flavour...kids meal too was lovely...highly..."

Lupe Williams

"This restaurant is located right outside our office (Fronde) and is very handy for team lunches, lunch meetings, drinks after work etc etc. The place..."

Akil Narayana

"went there last night to hav the best meal with fab wine (i asked them to chose a wine for us ) with two of our girls. second time iv dinned..."

Ian A Page

"Staff were amazing and attentive. Food was delicious and fast. View was astounding. Love this place will be back..."

Phillip (Phil)

"Overall, extremely impressed! Friendly and efficient service (on a very busy Mother’s Day), the wait was not too long for the food, and they..."

Darion Mannie

"Had great food very well presented and deliciously tasty. Cocktails were also very enjoyable. Service I felt was below what's expected they weren't..."

King Cole

"So delighted to have a meal at this restaurant. Staff very friendly, great services , very attentive Loved my meal & others with me also enjoyed..."

Jacque De Vincenzo

"Lovely meal, service was a little on the slow side however server's were wonderful - taking photos for our group and engaging in banter with us. ..."

MJ A

"Lovely Italian restaurant by the Wellington Bay. I had a working lunch here with some colleagues and we did enjoy great food and drinks. I tried the..."

indah nuria Savitri

"Nicely presented Italian food especially their Pizzas, Veal with tasty mushroom sauce, and eye fillet steaks!! Medium-small sized portions only!!..."

Phillip Yee

"One of the BEST Italian Restaurants in Wellington! The owner and staff are very attentive, friendly and polite. The food and dessert were delicious,..."

Kylie Tse

"We selected Portofino despite lots of options right at this same location based on the menu and wine list. Both served us well. They didn’t have..."

Brie Krend

"I was taking here just last night for my Birthday Dinner. I / we had the best evening out in a long time. The staff were excellent, the drinks and..."

Lisa Groos

"First time visit for our son's birthday. We had pre booked a table which was good as they were busy with not many tables spare. Orders were taken..."

Stephen Kemp

"Friendly professional waitstaff. Good gluten free options. Almost all pasta dishes can be made gf on request. The food is of consistent quality and..."

Glenda Phillips

"Real Italian restaurant that sends your tastebuds right back to good ol Europe. The spaghetti marina are to die for and the deserts are delicious...."

Bjoern Brunner

"The vibe here is that of being sophisticated and accommodating with the staff working furiously in the background to ensure the deliciously fresh..."

Heemi Katene-Hill

"Lovely place on the waterfront, lovely atmosphere too. Service was mixed due to customers coming in after our table and getting their food first,..."

Marco Reeve

"Portofino is located on the wharf in Wellington with beautiful views excellent service and cuisine for an American Canadian opinion. Thank you for..."

Joe Parsons

Portofino

73/100 (3235 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Listed in one of my favourite pasta restaurants!!! The lasagna is novel that served with soup-like sauce, which is pretty appetising, but the pasty..."

Vicky Yiu

"Been to Portofino 3 times now and never disappointed. Favourite Spaghetti bolognese in welly, so flavorful. Service always amazing,..."

Kelly Violet

"We have beeen there with friends for birthday party staff was very nice, friendly and lovely. We all had pasta, pizza, and other things. All food was..."

Monika Ñàķhwāł

"VERY Friendly staff, clean place in a prime location with long Peroni served from the tap and yum food with a wicked view. Highly..."

The Food Snob

"A great restaurant if you want something along the water. Great for big groups the pasta and the pizzas are all amazing - the garlic bread is also..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"I love Portofino, great pasta, good cocktails and service is always quick! Great for before a show like WOW! If you like Italian give Portofino a..."

Elisa Lamb

" Amazing experience went there this weekend with big group orderd pizza and pasta. Pizza was so delicious real italian and pasta either. Surely..."

Khush

"We popped in here an hour before having to head back to our cruise ship. The staff were exceptional. So friendly and accommodating. I asked for..."

GoodFood4Me

"Nice Italian restaurant on the waterfront. I had a Hawaiian pizza which was delicious :) I also tried some of my friends carbonara which was also..."

SH

"We had a wonderful time here the food was delicious and staff were some of the friendliest I have ever encountered. I can't wait to go back...."

Estelle Gillies

"It was a Friday night and we were craving for Italian food. We ordered 2 ice teas (lemon and peach) and pesto pizza pane. Service was fast despite..."

Nikhil Goyal

"Was really nice food and ok service! Food came out very fast. Only downfall was they made us wait at the bar to pay for our meals which took about 15..."

Jade Cocurullo

"Great service and always an awesome steak! Mario is a gem and looks after everyone so well. Location of Queens wharf is stunning in summer. Outside..."

Tracey Davis

"I've been to Portofino a lot of times throughout the country (Auckland, New Plymouth and Wellington) and they never fail to impress, the food is..."

Amy Johnson

"I've been to this place about 3 times now. It is my favourite italian restaurant in Wellington. Food is amazing, big portion, reasonable price, and..."

Foooodie Explorer

"The most enjoyable dining experience.Spent New Years in Wellington, this restaurant was definitely one of the best that stood out from many others we..."

Tor

"Portofino is one of my favorite restaurants in Wellington. The bench seating is our favorite place to sit but now they are ripped and tatty letting..."

Amy Chattington-Harris

"Portafino is well situated in Wellington. It sits on the waterfront where you can catch the sun setting on the water as you delve into your spaghetti..."

Alicia McQuade

"Was alright food. Really enjoyed entree bread, and main was good, but dessert was a let down. Really big portions throughout! Was a bit annoying..."

Loren Svensek

"The food was great. But could work on costumer service, staffs seems a bit snobby. A great view of the ocean from where we were sitting. Portofino,..."

Junina D. Santos

"...he spaghetti marinara with a salsa sauce. It was great, there were lots of fresh mussels in their shell and all throughout the pasta there was..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"I went to the restaurant for dinner with some trepidation, due to reading unflattering earlier reviews. But I had recently enjoyed a nice lunch there..."

E Cook

"Went here for a Hens night and had the best service and the best food!! We had the top mezzanine all to ourselves and were looked after by a..."

Cheryl

"Three of us had lunch last week and it was a delightful experience. From Maitre 'd, waitresses, food, to ambiance it was excellent. Great..."

Brian Gilliland

"Solidly good Italian food with reasonable service. Pizza's authentic and tasty, using apparently genuine Italian ingredients. Generous servings. ..."

Ruckus Rooster

"Amazing food and service, this is our fourth time visiting this restaurant cor dinner and as per usual the food was great and the service 2nd to..."

Brendon

"I took 24 staff here recently for a retirement dinner mid week and had an excellent evening. I needed to ask for more bottles of wine that I found a..."

Graham

"We went to Portofino for a work team lunch. We emailed our order ahead but unfortunately the email wasn't received for some reason. The staff quickly..."

Frances

"We went there on a Friday night around 11 pm when almost all restaurants in the city had closed down. The staff were quite welcoming and pleasant and..."

Laxmi Padiyath

"I went there with 4 of my friends for a birthday celebration and it was fantastic!!I ordered the hawaiin pizza which was a little lacking in the..."

Megan

"I had a business lunch mid week at this restaurant and was really impressed. The decor is lovely however the service was a little stilted probably..."

Flossie

"Delicious pasta...so fresh and full of flavour...kids meal too was lovely...highly..."

Lupe Williams

"This restaurant is located right outside our office (Fronde) and is very handy for team lunches, lunch meetings, drinks after work etc etc. The place..."

Akil Narayana

"went there last night to hav the best meal with fab wine (i asked them to chose a wine for us ) with two of our girls. second time iv dinned..."

Ian A Page

"Staff were amazing and attentive. Food was delicious and fast. View was astounding. Love this place will be back..."

Phillip (Phil)

"Overall, extremely impressed! Friendly and efficient service (on a very busy Mother’s Day), the wait was not too long for the food, and they..."

Darion Mannie

"Had great food very well presented and deliciously tasty. Cocktails were also very enjoyable. Service I felt was below what's expected they weren't..."

King Cole

"So delighted to have a meal at this restaurant. Staff very friendly, great services , very attentive Loved my meal & others with me also enjoyed..."

Jacque De Vincenzo

"Lovely meal, service was a little on the slow side however server's were wonderful - taking photos for our group and engaging in banter with us. ..."

MJ A

"Lovely Italian restaurant by the Wellington Bay. I had a working lunch here with some colleagues and we did enjoy great food and drinks. I tried the..."

indah nuria Savitri

"Nicely presented Italian food especially their Pizzas, Veal with tasty mushroom sauce, and eye fillet steaks!! Medium-small sized portions only!!..."

Phillip Yee

"One of the BEST Italian Restaurants in Wellington! The owner and staff are very attentive, friendly and polite. The food and dessert were delicious,..."

Kylie Tse

"We selected Portofino despite lots of options right at this same location based on the menu and wine list. Both served us well. They didn’t have..."

Brie Krend

"I was taking here just last night for my Birthday Dinner. I / we had the best evening out in a long time. The staff were excellent, the drinks and..."

Lisa Groos

"First time visit for our son's birthday. We had pre booked a table which was good as they were busy with not many tables spare. Orders were taken..."

Stephen Kemp

"Friendly professional waitstaff. Good gluten free options. Almost all pasta dishes can be made gf on request. The food is of consistent quality and..."

Glenda Phillips

"Real Italian restaurant that sends your tastebuds right back to good ol Europe. The spaghetti marina are to die for and the deserts are delicious...."

Bjoern Brunner

"The vibe here is that of being sophisticated and accommodating with the staff working furiously in the background to ensure the deliciously fresh..."

Heemi Katene-Hill

"Lovely place on the waterfront, lovely atmosphere too. Service was mixed due to customers coming in after our table and getting their food first,..."

Marco Reeve

"Portofino is located on the wharf in Wellington with beautiful views excellent service and cuisine for an American Canadian opinion. Thank you for..."

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