Great variety of counter and menu food. We had an excellent small quiche each, a savoury muffin and…read morea raspberry & custard brioche. All were delicious Cute small cafe. Can be noisy and crowded but the do take bookings. Small outdoor courtyard area which is ok but on a busy road. Friendly staff who work efficiently to deliver food and clear tables. Coffee is good but a little small

If you are looking for tasty keto, gluten free, vegetarian or healthy brunch THIS IS THE PLACE…read more A very popular cafe with limited seating. Make a booking for a guaranteed seat or go very earlier. Egg white omelettes Corn fritters Smashed avocado Eggs on toast with salmon Keto cheesecake Keto brownie & slices Cakes ... GF and no Broccoli & bacon salad Brioche muffins!! My favorite!! Giant fluffy tasty clouds of yum, savory or sweet, you never know until you get there. On weekend the cabinet is stuffed with sweet goodies with limited savory Doing the week you'll find savory items with limited sweet. Great that they know their market. My go to is the egg white omelet stuffed with feta mushrooms & spinach on sourdough (or gf), contra with a side of housemade relish!! A very popular cafe, you'll find an older crowd, families on special occasions and gym goers & cyclists here. Plus they do takeaway orders for cakes! They have won Cafe of the year for their region several times. The seating is very close, so not an option if you are uncomfortable with that. Indoor & outdoor seating :)

Last time I went there is about a year ago. The ribs are fantastic! Last week, I went there with my…read morefriend particularly for ribs again. However, the waitress said they have been sold out. Disappointed about the food even ribs were run out. It is used to be a good bar and restaurant. I'm not sure why it got that worse so far.

Went there for brunch issuing Grabon voucher…read more . I ordered a big breakfast with sausages and bacon while my friend has the mixed grill. Both came with sausages. Unfortunately the sausages were not cooked and we returned them. When they were cooked a second time there was still not cooked properly and so they said they would give us a new serving. Unfortunately the third lot were also not cooked so we decided not to bother. They offered complimentary dessert but we were not interested and also perhaps some other items on the menu. But having seen the way the sausages were cooked or not we decided to eschew that offer and left. As a previous reviewer had noted the poached eggs were like rocks. It was hard and it looks like they had been microwave. I should have ordered scrambled if I wanted them that way.

I love this cafe both inside and back patio. First time I went here was in 2016 with Paulie Mumsy…read moreafter she took me to the beach at the very end of Eastbourne. I think she had phyllo and I had salmon quiche and tea for two ($20). We sat at the back where they had cool mural and arts hanging and loads of plants. It was during the lunch rush so the place was packed. Went back a couple of weeks later and tried the ham and brie phyllo, and during my recent trip (June/July 2017), I had the chicken satay phyllo. A nice little cafe to have a quick bite while in the area. They also have sweets/dessert pies which Mumsy and I decided not to have since we were pretty full.

The French toast is amazing, with lots of fruit, great vanilla yogurt and thick maple syrup. Our…read morecoffees were excellent too and the cabinet food looked very appetising. Five stars for the food, but the seats are quite tight. We will be back for sure.

Best burgers we had in New Zealand and I'm sure the most delicious in Wellington. We had a…read morewonderful time at Egmont St Eatery.

The staff here are what makes the place. They were quick to greet and seat me when I arrived,…read morepromptly offered coffee, and the entire 2 hours I was there my water glass did not get left empty. Everyone felt super professional, attending to us enough that we wanted for nothing, but giving us enough space to enjoy our conversation. The food was nothing to write home about, but nothing to complain about either. The chai was one of the better I've had in NZ. Price wise, the menu does well to accommodate a range of budgets with brunch options ranging from $13-30 ball park.

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!

My current go to place, this little unassuming cafe/deli had the most amazing cabinet foods…read more Doughnuts change daily, the desserts have all been amazing and the sandwiches and tarted fresh and yummy. Apparently it's the lesser known sister cafe of nearby Maranui, but without the hype, crowds and kitchen.

This was by far our favorite meal in Wellington and the service was super attentive and friendly…read more We never went without food or drink or the staff asking how things were going. To start with the appetizers the Oysters with the vinaigrette were the best I had in New Zealand we ended up ordering more because they were that good and the ceviche was excellent as well. Our daughters lemon prawn pappardelle pasta was fantastic she soaked up every last bit with the delicious bread. Both my wife and I ordered fish which were both prepared well and delicious. If I had to pick one restaurant to go back and visit in the North Island this would be it. The ambiance was quaint and comfortable with a fun vibe. We would highly recommend Ortega and hope to visit again.

We were a group of 3 with hunger in our eyes and jet lag in our spirit…read more They took us in, and let us know we couldn't sit longer than 90 minutes due to the busy night, and sat us at the bar. We ate fabulously and deliciously. Everything I read the description of and assumed wouldn't be as good as it sounded proved me wrong. cocktails were divine. They let us stay long enough for dessert and smiles, and a lil chit-chat with the bartender. All the staff seemed to love their jobs, the environment was warm and inviting, and I always look forward to going again when in Wellington. Go! You won't regret it.

Pastries, sandwiches and coffee were all amazing. Nice place and great service. Definitely worth a…read moretrip.

Came in late ab 20 mins before close. They were cool with me coming in for a sandwich. Had such a…read moredelicious vegan sandwich ($14.50), will most definitely be going back for it. Super kind staff, knowledgeable about their products. Good vibes inside the shop as well. Super excited to come back to try more and buy some bread.

Took a bit of finding as it's upstairs in a nondescript office building via a staircase that feels…read morelike the emergency exit and a blank door leading to an amazing, down at heel speakeasy joint. Booths and tables scattered around the room so we planted ourselves strategically to watch the world and listen to the fabulous jazzy music which, apparently was a playlist compiled by one of the team but not to be shared with mere plebes like us. It was only 6 in the evening and still bright and this is most definitely a place that needs to be experienced after dark. A pity our time in Welly didn't allow a repeat visit. Oh yes, the cocktails were amazing so just as well we had a dinner date elsewhere or I would have been poured into the street at an ungodly hour. Would love to be back. After dark. Recommended

This is one of the neatest themed bars I've been to, and from how packed it was, it's apparent that…read moreeveryone else is in agreement. We were here on a weekend night and waiting to get into the adjacent restaurant. Hooowww convenient that right next to the tiny cramped waiting room there happens to be this awesome lounge. Well played. We were joined by mobs of other hungry waitlisters as well as many others just there and craving a little study juice. The bar is adorably designed to look like a library with the cutest nerds demonstrating their well studied mixology and putting together some elegantly designed cocktails. The theme is brought to life with walls of books cutting into the space and creating perfect little study nooks. Tables and chairs line the sides and are tucked away here and there in the rooms. The long bar was pretty packed but also had seating. Drink menus were worth a study session for sure and prices comparable to the Wellington area. With clever beverage names like Whiskey Business, The Sipster, and Netflix & Chill you're bound to find something as tantalizing as the geek with glasses mixing your drink. Whether your jam is alcohol pyrotechnics, drinking your beverage from a chemistry flask, or enjoying a saucy little shake and toss, these bartenders both brew up fantastic concoctions while putting on a show. As much of the rest of NZ is, I found their knowledge, attention to, and tolerance of gluten allergy to be far beyond anywhere in The States. I prompted the very busy geek with taped glasses about a few of the unfamiliar syrups and like any good student, what he didn't know he looked up for me before recommending a drink. If saffron and vanilla meringue, popcorn infused rum, and marshmallow and malt biscuit crumble don't sound like deliciously epicurious combinations to you, then good, stay home, and let me have the lounge to myself for a much needed libation study session.

Delicious! Service was great, and they are very friendly. The "vibe" of the restaurant is…read moredelightful and feels warm and welcoming.

This is one of the most authentic Italian restaurants in Wellington. It is located in Petone in the…read morearea that looks a bit industrial. The restaurant is a combination of shop, warehouse, bar and a restaurant. The staff is friendly and not fake Italian :-) the atmosphere is fantastic. We had a family dinner there and I have never got so good tiramisu. The menu has enough to choose from and wines are excellent. You can also buy food and stuff to take home. It is busy, relaxed and fun place to dine. Excellent for family reunions and having fun with friends. If you are after good, authentic food, italian soft craziness and just great atmosphere this is a must. It is a good idea to book a table! It gets crowded there.