The capital of New Zealand, Wellington is famed for promising delicious gastronomic adventures to the patrons. Here’s a list of most popular restaurants located in the city.
Hippopotamus Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Redefining your dining experience with its sophisticated decor, romantic ambience and spectacular location, Hippopotamus Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is a fabulous restaurant in Wellington.
Featuring a classic food and exclusive drinks’ menu, this place is perfect for those willing to enjoy a quiet dinner with their loved ones. La Citrouille, Le Poisson Du J, La Tarte Tatin Revisitée, Le Choux Fleur and Le Potiron are few of the must try dishes here. Also, the vegan menu is quite an attraction at the restaurant.
Location: 90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington
One80° Restaurant
Best to enjoy the amazing views of the city and its surrounding landscape, One80° Restaurant is one of the finest restaurants in Wellington. Offering a dedicated menu prepared using finest seasonal ingredients and authentic spices, food here is a big hit. Oyster Kilpatrick, Ora King Salmon, Slow Cooked Free Range Pork Belly, Preston’s Local Lamb, French Croque Monsieur, Kiwi Fresh Fush & Chups, Kapiti Kikorangi Blue, Japanese Tempura Prawns, and Wedges /with Bacon & Cheese and Italian Garlic Ciabatta are few of the specialities here.
Location: 100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, New Zealand
Ortega
Famed for its range of fish dishes and steaks, Ortega is a popular upscale restaurant in Wellington. Owing to its love for great food and wine, dining here is truly a special experience. Offering the rich taste of traditional flavours are popular dishes such as House Baked Sourdough Baguette, Twice Baked Three Cheese Soufflé, Honey-Roasted Courgettes, Organic Mixed Leaf Salad and Fennel and Mascarpone Risotto.
Location: 16 Majoribanks Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington
Boulcott Street Bistro Restaurant
Standing as a symbol of the city’s exceptional fine dining scene, Boulcott Street Bistro Restaurant is a must visit place for food lovers in Wellington. Famed for its traditional bistro dishes, amazing wines and a classic menu, this place is perfect to enjoy a lovely evening with your friends or family. Free Range Chicken Pot Pie, Char Grilled Reserve Range Sirloin, Ora King Salmon Gravlax & Rillette, Pan Fried Lambs Liver, Red Wine Braised Lamb Shank and Falafel Croquettes are few of the must try dishes here.
Location: 99 Boulcott Street, Wellington
Dragonfly
An ideal place to enjoy sumptuous range of gastronomic delicacies, Dragonfly is a popular Pan-Asian lounge in Wellington. Featuring a specialised menu comprising of different dishes prepared by chefs from across the world, food here is among the best in the city. Duck and Shiitake Spring Rolls, Smoked Organic Beancurd, Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Red Duck Curry, Ginger Chicken Dumplings, San Choi Bao and Steamed Prawn Shumai are few of the well-known dishes at the restaurant.
Location: 70 Courtenay Place, Wellington
Chameleon Restaurant
Offering the rich taste of traditional New Zealand cuisine, Chameleon Restaurant is yet another well-known fine dining site in Wellington. Featuring a dedicated menu packed with traditional dishes prepared by talented chefs like Paul Limacher and Edmond Weicherding, food served at Chameleon Restaurant is loved by all. Sour Dough Rolls, Chameleon Soup, Chicken Consommé, Seared Yellow Fin Tuna, Ponzu Cucumber Granite, Aged Beef Tenderloin W/ Black Garlic Mash and Provenance Lamb Rack are among the most served dishes at the restaurant. Also, there’s a special children’s menu available at the restaurant.
Location: 2 Grey Street Wellington
Monsoon Poon Wellington Restaurant
Spicing up Wellington’s culinary scene since 2001, Monsoon Poon Wellington Restaurant is a beautiful spot to enjoy the wonders of fine dining. Boasting a flavourful blend of different cuisines from across the world including Thai, Indian, Chinese and Indonesian, food here is truly diversified. Kung Pao Chicken Wings, Firecracker Sliders, Salmon Tartare, Peppered Squid, Thai Gulf Jumbo Prawns, Spice Grill Chicken Satay, Wok Lobster and Sticky Pork Belly are must try dishes at the restaurant. The restaurant has an ‘allergic menu’ as well.
Location: 12 Blair Street, Te Aro, Wellington
The Larder
A beautifully decorated restaurant serving a range of local gourmet delicacies, The Larder is surely a paradise for food lovers in Wellington. Known for its classic decor, dreamy ambience and a terrific menu, this place is perfect to savour both traditional and contemporary dishes in the city. We recommend Buttermilk Crepes with Poached Peach, Portobello Mushrooms on Toast, and Gremolata Crumbed Lamb’s Brain with Radicchio. Do check out the place’s wine collection.
Location: 133 Darlington Rd, Miramar, Wellington
Logan Brown Restaurant
Known for its classic decor and speciality dishes, Logan Brown restaurant is an attraction in itself among the food lovers. Opened in 1996, this place has evolved over the years in terms of style, food and dining trends. Besides the traditional delicacies, you will love the cocktails served here. A special menu is available on occasions and festivals.
Location: 192 Cuba Street, Corner of Cuba & Vivian Streets, Wellington