At the butt end of Cuba Street, you'd need to go a little out of the main drag to find CIN CIN…read more That said, it was well worth the detour. The premises is simple enough, nothing memorable but the staff were excellent and attentive. We shared a very moreish calamari but I then had a carbonara that was simply delicious. Not like any carbonara I've had before, the creamy sauce base and bacon lardons were divine. I think the pasta was penne but inhaled the lot so fast I didn't stop long enough to check. Waddled back into the evening sunshine. Recommended.

The food arrives fast. The menu is diverse. It's child friendly and even has an outdoor area…read more The service is good, very human, but could be a bit more organised (they didn't remember who ordered what). Their fresh fig + almonds desert is a must try!

A lovey lunch we share the green salad, then ARANCINI and then the small Capsicum pizzette. The…read morestaff were so hospitable and were helpful in selecting our entrees. The green nut pesto was nice.

We sat at the bar and had some wonderful conversations with waiters and people next to us and…read moreacross from us. The food was great. Here is a picture of delicious eggplant.

Nicolini's came highly recommended by my boss who used to live in Wellington, and I'm happy to…read morereport--it didn't disappoint. The pasta was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with love. Definitely one of the better Italian meals I've had in a while. That said, the service could use a bit of fine-tuning. The food took quite a long time to come out, and the appetizer never arrived before the main course. There was no heads-up about the delay either, which left us wondering what was going on. Still, once the food hit the table, it was worth the wait. I'd go back again, just maybe with a little extra patience next time.

We got in late found this just a few minutes from our hotel. Bread is fresh and warm. Split the…read morerigatoni with venison sausage very good.

First off, we made online reservations but when we showed up at the door, the manager said that…read morethey did not receive/confirm the reservation. However, he did accommodate our party (of 8), possibly because it was a bit early, 5:30 pm. The food was okay. My son ordered garlic bread from their tapas menu and it was a bit on the tough side. Others ordered, guacamole and corn chips, nachos and prawn tostadas and those were better than the bread. For the main course, the servings were a decent size so everyone was happy. I had the Scotch fillet in medium and it was real pink just the way I liked it. My son devoured the burger in 5 minutes so it must have been good. I heard good things for the fish and prawn tacos. My sister had the slow-braised pork and it got the lowest mark from all that was ordered. Still not bad. For dessert, we had flan and cheesecake. The flan was good! I didn't try the cheesecake so I won't comment at this time. Don't order the Whittaker's hot chocolate! Overall a good experience for our group. I will post pictures later.

This is a review just for the coffee which was great!…read more Cute little cafe, friendly staff & they had a handwritten board with bagels, gluten free pancakes, open face sandwiches plus the usual eggs etc. Prices seem about the same as usual NZ prices!

Hubby and I went on a date night on Tuesday night to take advantage of their 3-course meal for $45…read more I ordered an Amalfi to drink or what I usually call a lemon drop, it was really good and my husband ordered a beer. We got the Margherita pizza to share as our starter which we both really liked, my husband ordered the risotto for his main and he loved it! I ordered the tagliatelle al ragu which I thought was good but would probably try something else next time. We both ordered the tiramisu for dessert which I thought was the best tiramisu I've ever had!! Yum! We had excellent customer service and we enjoyed this restaurant very much. I would recommend Fratelli to anyone wanting an evening out of delicious Italian food.

My companion and I came here for early dinner on our way to a show. At 5-30pm we were first, but…read moreonly just. The service was lovely and although the menu offered so many delights, we both opted for the fish of the day. Our drinks came quickly, our table was in the corner of the front section and it was a great place to sit, watch the world got by and chat. Our meals came soon - even though we hadn't said we had a time constraint - we had grilled Terakihi fillet with fennel, olives and a beautiful salad. We also ordered a side salad of Rocket and Parmesan. We didn't need a dessert or coffees. By the time we left (just before 7pm) the place was fairly busy, but sitting where we were, we hadn't realised. The entire experience was very enjoyable. I am so pleased my friend chose this place. Thank you Fratelli - I'll be back.

Delicious oven fires pizza. Enjoyed the pepperoni pizza and…read moreheirloom, fresh mozzarella, basil salad ( not Caprese) with champagne vinaigrette. The "old fashioned lemonade" was bubbly and not sweet- a perfect complement to the spicy pepperoni. Fast, friendly service. Noisy in a Saturday night during the Arts Festival, so a great place to enjoy the event!

Pizzeria is at the corner of Cuba Street. We grabbed a table, were given water & menus & we shared…read morea pepperoni pizza. The staff was very friendly, one pie was enough for the both of us. We were crunched with time & the wait for the pizza was :25. It was made to order & just came fresh out of the oven. The modern bathroom was very cool!

I'm sharing this to highlight the hiring practices here. Last Thursday, I was brought in for a…read moreone-hour trial. I assisted a server and provided professional support to tables for the duration of the hour. Afterward, the manager asked for my availability, which I sent that evening, but I have been completely ghosted since. It became clear that this "trial" was less about assessing my years of service experience and more of a "vibe check" based on their specific aesthetic. Using experienced professionals for unpaid labor--even for an hour--is a major red flag. I recommend that industry professionals be cautious, and that ethical diners who care about fair labor practices support businesses that value experience over appearances

Pizza was outstanding and service was quick…read more Good location and easy to find. The lemon cello Cosmopolitan was excellent

Absolutely fantastic experience. The service was attentive, personal and friendly. The gnocchi with…read moretwo cheeses and pistachio was divine. I've never had potato gnocchi so tender and melt-in-your-mouth. The sauce was pure, creamy deliciousness. My companions all loved their dishes as well, and sharing a tiramisu was the perfect end.

If you haven't been, go there as soon as you can. It's classy, it's cute, it's subtle and…read morespectacular. An intimate touch of Italy with the home spun feel if New Zealand. The entree of carpaccio beef melted in my mouth and as our top cooking show would say 'I give you a 10'. Main of linguine was as expected, delicately flavored with a generous portion. Dessert was a fluffy, light, tasty tiramisu. All throughout delivered by a masterful host whose attentive, friendly nature made me want to go back for that alone. Thank you, will go again! Oh reasonable prices and great wine!!

Meh. I was very excited to try this place as the hand-made pasta enticed me. My husband came here…read morefor a late dinner when we arrived to town. It was pretty busy and smelled so good inside. We each ordered a pasta plate and a drink (wine and beer). The pasta wasn't anything special. Mine didn't seem to have much flavor and the pasta was hard- maybe underdone? My husbands had the best flavor but it was only about 3 bites, so he was still hungry after. Honestly, you could skip this place and find something else.

Casual quick service pasta restaurant. Fresh made pasta which was delicious. Loved the spaghetti…read moregamberetti.

Clean open space. Service was okay. We came later, so it…read morelooked like they were done for the evening. We wanted to order bread, but no one came back to check on us. Food was good. Good quality. A decent portion size.

I never leave reviews but this was really just terrible Italian food. Caprese salad was not fresh…read moreat all, smoked salmon pasta wasn't even made with smoked salmon, cream sauce tasted very off, garlic bread was just over cooked pizza dough with garlic on top. Arugula salad was the only thing that was fine. My stomach was upset after 3 bites so we barely ate anything. Would definitely not recommend