Best restaurant in Wellington

“Every two weeks I'm at The Arborist for my BX Networking meeting and am about to have my son's 21st birthday celebration there. Everyone is lovely to deal with and the atmosphere is wonderful! The food and drinks are yummy. You can't go wrong at The Arborist!”

“Had the braised pork and Bok choy on rice, was really good. Glad to discover another place making real food in Welly. Nice chill and friendly service :)”

“Coffee to die for and beautiful authentic seafood chowder deliciously thick and packed with real seafood. Big thanks to Nish and Liam.”

“Just having a smorgesboard close to home is awesome. Their price range is good for the amount they give, their food is yum for sure! The service is great also!”

“Great Food as always. This is one of my favorite spot to eat in Wellington for Indian Nepali fusion. Good service, food comes out at time and all the servers are well mannered.”

“Very good pizzas and very warm service.”

“So yummy at an eco price. Good to test.”

“Expertly cooked fish and chips. Huge range of options. Great service with lots of smiles. Very popular and busy place. Great range of Chinese takeaway dishes. The Wonton Soup is fantastic.”

“Excellent place, food is delicious and highly recommend.”

“Our favourite spot as a young family of six! Even better that we can bring our beloved pooch. The food is delicious, the outdoor area is perfect, and with four boys we always appreciate being able to sit outside. Great staff and a lovely, generous owner. We’ll definitely be back for many more visits!”

“Had the pork & chive dumplings and pork fried rice - both very delicious and well priced! Fried rice wasn’t overly oily and was enjoyable to eat. Dumplings were perfect. The owners were lovely too! Would definitely go back for their food. ☺️”

“A new find for us and we'll be back! Excellent coffee, friendly service, heaps of cabinet food options plus a small blackboard menu. And they now how to do proper crispy bacon :)”

“We were welcomed in by the owner, an awesome lady from Sicily Italy, she complimented us and made you feel welcome. Service and food just sooo good. Highly recommend and would love to visit again.”

“The food here was surprisingly good and came at a very affordable price.”

“This establishment is the epitome of a cool spot for refreshment. It boasts an extensive selection of diverse drinks, from steaming hot beverages to refreshing cold ones. Moreover, they also offer delicious meals. I can't wait to return and explore their other enticing menus. It's a definite must-visit for any beverage and food enthusiast! Opps! Cigarettes Smoking is everywhere in here. That's why i gave 3 stars for the atmosphere. That's the reason we take out our orders.”

“Second time visiting this place. Excellent food, and always attentive service. Had chicken and chorizo epanadas, bread with crushed tomatoes and basil, slow cooked lamb, salmon, paella croquettes and crema catalana”

“My husband had been recommending this place all through our relationship and we finally returned to his home town and did Corfu... my goodness, they lived up to the hype! Best fish and Chips I've ever had. The staff are so lovely, food is fresh and delicious, made with love and they are honest with pricing, they are a genuinely honorable business owners who work as a family and make great kai. Thank you Corfu for a perfect little Parkside date night meal.”

“Great Burger Fuel, easy drive from the CBD Real friendly service, Plenty of free parking. Very good burgers and chicken fenders.”

“Good meals. Crispy chicken stack and fish and chips are great. Burgers are large and delicious. Crispy chips. I eat here far too often, very good.”

“We grabbed pork chow mein, fish, chips, and combination burger. All aspects were great. Some of the best chips I’ve had in a long while. Combination burger had egg, cheese, and pineapple. Chow mein did us for two meals. Great feed.”

“Big breakfast was very nice and coffee was nice very quick service a day nice staff”

“We had an amazing time here! The food was incredible - decent prices, generous portions and beautiful well balanced flavours. The staff are really lovely and attentive, the atmosphere is welcoming and casual despite the high quality food. I couldn’t believe I’d actually ordered a salad and it was large, delicious, inventive and perfectly dressed. So many places give you a tiny bowl of leaves from a bag with some dry cabbage or carrot smothered in cheap oil - this was properly lovely, lush and fresh. The squid rings were delicious - though the sauce was a bit sweet for me. In general I would have loved some mayonnaise - this whole country insists on aioli… I’m not into garlic and love a proper, creamy fresh mayo, especially with chips. But in general this is the best meal I’ve had in Wellington. The lamb shank has a beautiful warmth to it - spiced with layers of fragrant flavours. We just had a fantastic time - so grateful to have discovered this spot and will definitely be back.”

“I had the summer rolls with prawns, the banh mi with chicken, and an iced coffee. Everything was wonderfully fresh and flavourful; the banh mi had just the right spicy kick; and the coffee was just what I needed on my Sunday lunch. The atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant. I will definitely return here.”

“Felt homesick and came here at 9pm. I was amazed because of the how close it is to the taste of Vietnam honestly. This place deserves more attention as the food and service are amazing. Not only that but the options here are crazily extensive. You get a lot of options to choose on the menu. They have some dishes I have never seen in other Vietnamese restaurants in New Zealand, like “mì hoành thánh”, or the dessert I got. The price is also reasonable. Definitely coming back again for the taste.”

“Had a great b party there love the small classic keeler Lissie”

“Love this place :) Casual beachside setting with delicious coffee and food. They mainly serve scones, cakes, and sandwiches. Perfect for enjoying some sunshine, ocean breeze, and a laid-back vibe. Best on sunny days, though it can get chilly and there are no outdoor heaters so bring a layer. The cheese scones are pretty good too, with a nice crunch on the outside but the matcha latte is so good!”

“Superbly modern pub in a great location! The Hudson looks warm and appealing for the Wellington exterior and getting inside does not disappoint! This free house and stillhouse offers great New Zealand craft beer and an excellent range of international gins. This is all topped off with a secluded, upstairs whisky bar and excellent delicatessen. The Hudson is a revamped and modern take on a British gastro-pub. The craft beer list is kept so up to date they don’t bother with menus, instead projecting the current tap selection on the wall. For May’s Hopstock festival, the Hudson is hosting Liberty Brewing’s best beers and absolutely spoiling Wellingtonians. The gin bar has a spectacular range including Malfy’s delicious orange and grapefruit variants. Locals Denizen Gin also have high billing. If you’re unsure spin the $12 gin wheel and you’ll likely be treated to something new and interesting like The Botanist, Beefeater’s Pink Gin or a choice from the Handman range. Bar snacks are also delicious with curved meats carved and sliced in front of you. This is all topped off with a great wine list and superbly welcoming staff. The Hudson has a great atmosphere and is filled up when most pubs would be quiet. It’s a great option for Saturday afternoon drinks and cozy chats. Go here for a warm welcome and enjoy sampling your way through an excellent range of good drink!”

“Fisherman’s Plate is the best pho you will find! The owners are lovely and make such delicious food. Always go in for a pho and a scoop of chips - such good value.”

“Stumbled upon this place for lunch today - it’s located at one end of the Willis Lane development. It’s comfortable enough although not the cosiest spot atmosphere-wise BUT the service was lovely, speedy, and the food was delicious. I ordered this pesto pasta (sorry, can’t remember the exact name) and it was not only beautiful but was only $13 as part of the lunch time pasta special. Will be back for sure, really enjoyable and amazing value.”

“Went to see the doors cover band, which was fantastic. It's such a great venue. As I have a spinal injury, I got there early to get one of the few seats available.”