Classic NY Takeaway…read more I'm from New York and when I saw Sal's advertising "NY Pizza", I was skeptical First positive sign: you can buy by the slice. I ordered 2 slices of cheese. All I can say "you may not be in NY, but your pizza is! Well Done"

Pizza was great. The garlic knots however were too doughy for me. You order at the counter and it…read moreis pretty quick to be served. There's a small eating area which would be fine if the door stayed closed (it was a bit drafty otherwise).

Service was fast and they did not skimp on the meat. Super delish and cheap. Fun decorread more

The best kebab I've had in New Zealand, Australia, and possibly the world. They use a special…read moretechnique of warming them in a sand which press so the wrap is warm and slightly crispy and melts the cheese. A solid 10/10 with the loveliest, friendliest guys working there. A MUST in Wellington.

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

Where do I start? Big plate size slices? Good choices? Walk-by convenient? Friendly staff? Oh and…read moreit's good pizza. At $5 a slice, I wish I could go here for every late night munchie. Every single bite is crispy. Seriously. Every single bite. When you get to the crust, it's chewy and doughy and perfect. Toppings are too good. The pepperoni is evenly distributed and tasty. The mushroom is a veggie dream with savory mushrooms and spinach, you can't feel guilty with these two healthy options. I gotta mention the four cheese. Wow. It was salty and cheesy and with the thin crust, there's no stringy cheese dangling from your bites. Each bite was filled with flavor and there are sesame seeds by the crust, which was so different to see. The pizza is nice, thin and crispy. Surprising to come from a small stand in Courtney Place they are open late (11pm) to fill that pizza need every one has in there life. It was so good that in my short span of a few days in Wellington, I couldn't resist and managed to get here twice.

This is a small stand that starts as a coffee shop in the morning and opens up another window to…read morebecome a pizza place in the afternoon. The menu was limited and their slices both jumbo sized and very expensive, but they looked appealing so I splurged on one. I must say it is the most American pizza I've tasted on this side of the world; the fluffiness of the crust was proper. The four cheese I got also had some tasty sesame seeds. They offer a slice card for repeat customers, which if I were there I might get.

Wellington has a bunch of pizza shops, they seem a dime a dozen. We picked this place because the…read moremenu seemed to have the most unique pizzas offering ample variety. We were so happy with our choice. The pizzas are fairly priced for as big as the small pizza is (we crushed our own personal small pizza each!). I got the marinara with prawns and calamari, and my husband got the breakfast pizza with egg and bacon. Not too greasy, just enough to give you that brick oven pizza craving satisfaction. The unique and plentiful ingredients made this a wonderful treat. I am going to try to find a place at home with this combo or make it myself, I loved this pizza. The atmosphere shows you just how hipster Wellington is. With the large artistic oven sculpture, creative wooden decor, and 'hip' tins holding your napkins and silverware you get a true Wellington experience. Not to mention the music that plays overhead may or may not be the pizza guys personal passion homemade music he's testing out on the crowd. I'm surprised we weren't asked to buy an EP. but it was a good time.

We were taken there by our son and his fiancé on a chilly Spring Friday evening…read more The smell pizza, and the from the oven hits you as soon as you enter, your smiling even before you sit down. A hard decision with the choices of pizza, I settled on the chicken & cranberry. We were all suitable stuffed at the end of a great meal. Loved the atmosphere, staff were nice and friendly, a must if you like pizza.

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.

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.

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!