New Zealand Restaurants in Wellington

New Zealand food is diverse and heavily influenced by British cuisine, and latterly from the 1970’s taking in Pacific Rim and Mediterranean influences.

Driven by local ingredients and produce with seasonal variations, New Zealand restaurants are a great way to get to know the country during a visit to Wellington.

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Charley Noble

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Charley Noble showcases local ingredients, natural wine and craft beer. Located in central Wellington, the restaurant was an instant hit, winning awards in its first year and continues to be successfu

One80

Discover one of Wellington’s finest restaurants with the award winning One80° Restaurant and Lounge Bar. Located on the seventh floor in the Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay, the resta

Backbencher Gastropub & Cafe

The Backbencher is an historic gastropub situated directly opposite Parliament buildings in the heart of Wellington city. The pub is renowned as the venue of the long running political TV show Back

Beach Babylon

Beach Babylon is funky café in Wellington's popular Oriental Bay, where diners can enjoy coffee, beer, cocktails and food in a retro setting. The café and restaurant is open for brunch, lunch, an

Coene's Bar and Eatery

Coene's enjoys the best view in Wellingtion with a stunning view of the harbour. The menu focuses on sharing style dishes using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients combined with a full range of loca

Willis Lane

Located right in the city centre, beneath the iconic Aon Tower, Willis Lane caters to commuters of all kinds. Stroll in from the street, hop off at one of the nearby bus stops, or steer into

Chocolate Fish Cafe

Chocolate Cafe is located in the old defence buildings on Shelly Bay Road overlooking the harbour. The family friendly waterfront spot has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with views of Well

Picnic Cafe

Located beside the Begonia house in the heart of Wellingtons beautiful Botanic Garden, Picnic Cafe is just 10 mins walk from the city. The cafe serves up hearty breakfasts and tasty lunches ever

The Botanist

The Botanist brings together the best in innovative plant based cuisine to the beautiful south coast of Wellington. Enjoy sweeping vith views to the sea, a sheltered sunny courtyard, six rotatin

St John's Bar & Eatery

St Johns Bar and Eatery is situated on the Wellington Waterfront bringing delicious food, drinks and good company all together. The stunning art deco building provides the perfect place to so

Lulu Bar

Lulu Bar offers an epic journey tasting and drinking your way through the pacific, from Hawaii all the way to Aotearoa. They have taken inspiration from the islands to bring you a fresh new dini

Capitol Restaurant

Situated in the Embassy Theatre complex in the heart of Wellington's theatre and arts district, Capitol is a popular pre-event dinner spot that also offers lunch and brunch at weekends. The small r

Logan Brown Restaurant and Bar

Logan Brown's 80 seat dining room is situated in Wellington's vibrant Cuba Street. The revamped 1920s bank chamber with high ceilings, bar & private dining room provides an elegant dining sp

Cafe Polo

Cafe Polo is located in Miramar and has earned a reputation for exceptional food and professional bistro style service, with international and national acclaim in Time Out Sydney, Australian Vogue Tra

Liberty

Liberty restaurant is where you'll find unfussy dishes packed full of flavour and intrigue which are designed to be shared. It's also where drinks for every mood or taste, are sipped and savoure

Rita

Rita is an intimate restaurant nestled within a historic Aro Valley cottage. The an ever-changing three course set menu is inspired by the season and our mood. Before you are seated at y

The Larder Restaurant

The Larder is run by Wellington local Jacob Brown who is the co-owner and chef at the Miramar based venue. Staff at the restaurant pride themselves on their friendly and knowledgeable approach and

Floriditas Café and Restaurant

Floriditas is a spacious cafe and restaurant in Cuba Street in the heart of Wellington's cultural precinct. The restaurant is popular in the city for its baking and seasonal dishes that feature pro

Hillside

Hillside is a small restaurant serving food and drinks that represent Wellington and New Zealand. The menus are written based on what’s in season, what's grown in the garden or what the t

The Garden Hotel

An oasis among the hustle and bustle of Courtenay Place, The garden Hotel is a green house of plants and colour with great indoor and outdoor layout. With a wide variety of dishes with fresh h

Moy Hall

Moy Hall wines can be enjoyed paired in the tasting room located on the family vineyard along the Martinborough Terrace. The wines are homegrown, handpicked and tastings are often poured by

Egmont Street Eatery

Egmont Street Eatery serves brunch, lunch and dinner from its bustling and quintessentially Wellington restaurant. A seasonal menu, local ingredients, on-site butchering, a zero waste goal,

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New Zealand Restaurants in Wellington

Charley Noble

One80

Backbencher Gastropub & Cafe

Beach Babylon

Coene's Bar and Eatery

Willis Lane

Chocolate Fish Cafe

Picnic Cafe

The Botanist

St John's Bar & Eatery

Lulu Bar

Capitol Restaurant

Logan Brown Restaurant and Bar

Cafe Polo

Liberty

Rita

The Larder Restaurant

Floriditas Café and Restaurant

Hillside

The Garden Hotel

Moy Hall

Egmont Street Eatery

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