We stumbled upon Noble Rot by accident. We were warmly greeted and delighted by one of the best…read moremeals we have had in some time. The grouper was cooked as well as any piece of fish I have ever eaten. It was accompanied by a blind flight of New Zealand whites. We finished with delish cheeses and dessert wine.

This spot is in the old part of Wellington and it is a cool funky location. It's in a pedestrian…read moreonly section and has got an old world vibe. The place has an extensive wine list and we loved the lovely Pinot noir that was their special on the list. They have lots of European wines but they are also a great spot for trying the local product. The fresh fish was really delicious crisp and well done. The appetizer plates were also delicious. The place is relatively small, so make reservations. It was a hot day when we were there, so be prepared as there is no air conditioning, but you definitely feel like you are in a bar somewhere in Eastern Europe.

Great atmosphere in the Cuba Street area of Wellington. My friend and I walked up and was able to…read moreget a spot at the bar counter without reservations. The place was bustling with after work diners on a Thursday night. You might need one on busy times. I had a passionfruit daiquiri to start. We ordered the Waiheke oysters and added a yuzu foam thing on two of them. It was so good! We also got some snapper crudo and lamb ribs (forgot the photo.). One of the best meals I had in New Zealand!

Arrived in Wellington from Taupo around 3 pm. Checked into the hotel and researched dinner spots…read more Charley Noble came up so we took a short walk. Arrived right at opening. Seated quickly. We ordered a cider and beer. Dinner was delivered. Absolutely delicious. Perfect dinner. Perfect service.

This was my family and I's last meal in Wellington and this restaurant was a great way to end our…read moretrip here. It is beautiful inside and the staff are all very friendly. It is great for a nice dinner to sit down and enjoy a meal. We ordered quite a few appetizers and entrees to share as this was our last night here. We started with some raw oysters, smoke fish croquette ($9.50 each), focaccia bread ($9) with artichoke dip ($12), seafood chowder ($30), and the beef tartare ($28). Our favorites were probably the oysters and the focaccia bread with the spread. The oysters were fresh and we enjoyed trying them all. The focaccia bread went great with the spread as the bread was warm and the spinach dip was a nice cool dip to match. The bread was also perfect to dip in the chowder. For the entrees, we ordered a side of green beans ($14), fettuccine ($27|$37), Lumina Lamb Backstrap ($19 per 100g), and the Japanese wagyu ($85 per 100g). Our favorite out of everything was the wagyu. The lamb was delicious but it's not comparison after you have a bite of the wagyu. The Wagyu was cooked perfectly. The meat was not too thick of a piece to cut. The green beans were a great side to go along with the meal. The almonds added a nice crunch to the green beans. Overall, we enjoyed our meal very much. We felt that this restaurant was a perfect way to end our stay in Wellington!

Great friendly pub with good food, stop by on Wednesday for quiz night or poker on a Thursday.read more

Malthouse is one of the best beer bars in Wellington, a city already known for great beer. It has a…read moremixed modern and contemporary vibe, it's cozy and fun. Tables and booth seating are along the left wall, with a large bar taking up the right. They have a great tap list of local/NZ beer, plus cans/bottles, and food. The night I planned to come in I was running a little late, but even though it was close to closing, they let me in and were welcoming. I also had such a fun time meeting brewers from Australia in town for Beervana; it was a friendly place. The bartenders were great, glassware clean, and I definitely would've been back if I had more time.

Something off center has happened in the craft beer scene. I'm not sure if it's the surprising…read moreAmerican influence, or the cultural melting pot that is NZ, but NZ has been turning heads and creating quite a frenzy in the craft beer world. I even dare to say, the beer here is better than Aus. Maybe that's too bold a statement, but I'm standing by it. Malthouse is the craft beer haven epicenter of Wellington. With over 150 national and international beers, this beer bar hosts the largest range of beer in NZ. A full tap range, staple beers and rotating ones all keep this beer bar "in the know" with its ever changing selection. Behind the row of taps, is "Malty's Wall" with fridges keeping beers cooled at the right temp, ready for tasting and consuming. Many of NZ beers come from small boutique breweries, which make them harder to find outside of NZ, but Malthouse hosts a great focus on local breweries. The menu is a beer bible. I've never seen one like it. It's leather bound and very extensive, filled with beer choices and all the information to accompany such a vast beer bar. Seating is cozy with both indoor and outdoor options. High tables, bar seats, lounge tables as well. With food options, they've got the perfect munchies which compliment beer. Try their famous Ugly Bread. Or the pizza. I'm a strong believer of great beer bars having pizza. It's something about cheesy tomato bread that goes so well with beer. All in all, this place is hands down, great.

This is a very relaxed place. You can stop in for brunch, lunch, a coffee, dinner or drinks. I like…read moreits location, along Chews Lane, which is out of the Willis Street bustle but still very convenient for office workers and having a quiet meeting. The staff are helpful and the the range of food looks good.

Great oysters! Chicken Marsala was cooked great but not crazy flavorful. Would love to come back…read moreand try more of their menu. Great ambiance and service.

First time at this location and it was for an event advertised on Visa Wellington on a Plate. The…read morerestaurant had a nice atmosphere but I think they bit off more than they can chew on the 9 course wine pairing meal. I commend the effort but poorly executed. I'm sure the blown out fuse didn't help and at one point the kitchen lights were out. The poor chef and kitchen staff. The menu was good but slowly lost steam. Started off with Grouper instead of Kingfish then a mishap with no risotto in a mushroom risotto with lentil. The Scotch Fillet was very rare with a lot of muscle. I don't think I will return.

Every Mojo I have been in is consistently excellent for coffee and this one is no good exception…read more Good array of pastries and muffins for morning fuel. And a good lunch menu for more substantial. Thanks excellent space inside to chill, have a meeting or work.

Lost your mojo? Unlikely. Mojo can practically be found on every corner of Wellington. This one is…read moreon the ground floor of an office building so there's a lot of people buzzing in and out. They make a great, strong flat white and have a great breakfast menu. I ordered the two free-range eggs on top of sourdough. The sourdough bread was soft on the inside with a light crunch on the outside. The poached eggs broke into a delicious orangey, yolky goodness all over the buttery bread. Delicious and just what I needed to start my day of exploration around Wellington!

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.