This restaurant gets a lot of buzz and it is all deserving. The service is spot on, the atmosphere…read moreis lively, and the food is fantastic (large portions)!

If you only go to one restaurant in Wellington, let it be this. We loved their food so much that we…read morecame back a second time during our short stay in Wellington because we couldn't stop thinking about it. Things you MUST get: - Mango Lotus cocktail was gorgeous and divine - Crispy pork spring rolls - the vision in our dreams that we had to get seconds of - they were that good - Chicken and shittake dumplings - never had anything like that bean and hoisin chili sauce! Honestly I'd trust anything on that menu. Service was quick and friendly - and we loved sitting out on their patio, though their inside is darling too. You just cannot go wrong here!

On a recent trip to Wellington, I stayed at the newly renovated Trinity Hotel, which also holds The…read moreArborist. I was thankful to have this place right in my hotel, as the weather was still on the cold side at night. It's located conveniently in downtown Wellington and ended up being a popular spot, especially on weekends. This is two places in one: the rooftop bar has cozy seating both outdoors with great views of the city, and bar area inside kept warm and away from the elements; downstairs is the morning/daytime cafe with a full breakfast and coffee menu, that also turns into a bar and lounge in the evening and at night. The staff both upstairs and downstairs was efficient and friendly; it made me want to keep coming back. For hotel guests: if you don't need your room cleaned each day, you can waive that service and get a NZ$10 voucher to use at The Arborist. I mostly put that toward coffee and breakfast.

Excellent menu, it looks like the ingredients are sourced fresh and local. And properly cooked,…read morenot from a freezer bag. Excellent fresh squid. Since it's right next to the Trinity Hotel, it's really easy, with the a-joining door, to nip in for breakfast and dinner. The roof balcony is also the place to be for drinks on Friday night

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!

Floriditas was a place I found on google reviews when traveling to New Zealand. It looked delicious…read morefor brunch so we arrived on a weekday morning and were seated properly. When checking out the menu I ordered the green smoothie and the French toast. When our food arrived, they actually brought out a different dish however I told them I ordered the French toast they were extremely apologetic. It seemed to be a little of language barrier with accents. The French toast was delicious- it was warm and comforting, the topping was crunchy but strawberry mousse was smooth. We went up the pay and the man apologized again and removed my Smoothie from the bill. Highly recommend! Sweet people and friendly atmosphere.

Great brunch stop on Cuba Street with coffees, scrambled eggs on toast and smoked fish hash with…read morelime crema. Visiting from the US and we really enjoyed this stop while shopping and walking the area.

A very fun venue to try different cuisine while in New Zealand . My new friends and I loved almost…read moreeverything we tried. Our favorite choices were the fresh ceviche, and the beetroot salad. It was fun to share the patatas which had a generous splash of paprika. We also enjoyed the chicken wings covered in a cola glaze. Our only criticism was the dessert where the pavlova was a hard meringue. I wouldn't order the coffee either.Finn was a friendly waiter.

The vibes here are sooo good! What a cool spot to come for a drink and feel transported to Havana…read more There are so many unique seating options here - I love the side-by-side cottages, with lots of outdoor and semi-outdoor seating. The decor is so impressive and adds to the experience. We didn't order food here so can't speak to the menu, but we each got a cocktail here and and enjoyed their traditional and specialty options. This is a cute spot to come enjoy a cocktail and unique decor!

This place has it all, atmosphere smiling service and great coffee! Oh and the food is delicious…read moretoo! Had a flat white and eggs been with salmon. Fresh hot and fabulous. PS They've moved down and around to Wigan St. Not sure if temporary but certain a charming spot in an old cottage.

The food is awesome. We had breakfast and ordered the Fidel's feast with tea. It was exceptional…read more The decor and feel really make you feel like you are back in Havana. Only word of caution is to plan for a wait if you ordering to dine-in. They are understaffed and the wait from order to serve was nearly an hour. Lots of GF pastry options for those in need

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!

I asked the Internet for where to find a proper Sunday Roast. It's a British thing and it's great…read moreto see this tradition exists in New Zealand culture as well. Hooray for the Commonwealth! Arriving at 6:40pm, the restaurant was only about halfway filled with a placard at the entrance announcing that this evening's Roast is sliced sirloin. I was hoping for lamb but this will do. I sat by the window with my laptop and used some wifi before and after dinner. My meal arrived after about ten minutes, a good portion with sliced sirloin, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes and yes, a Yorkshire pudding. A light gravy over all and the only point off is that they did not have any horseradish for the beef. Perfectly cooked, nicely presented and absolutely delicious. Hooray for tradition and thank you, Southern Cross. A lovely Sunday evening meal. [Review 352 of 2024 - 8 in New Zealand - 21385 overall]

Absolutely excellent salad. And I don't usually eat salad…read more Great atmosphere! A few more thoughts...

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.