Location: Wellington
Top Restaurants in Wellington
Where to eat European food in Wellington: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best European food in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand. Wellington boasts a compact downtown area that’s easy to explore on foot and a wealth of architectural styles, from 19th-century wooden cottages to Art Deco masterpieces. Discover the city’s Maori roots at the Museum of Wellington City & Sea and the Museum of New Zealand. Sip coffee and people-watch in lively Courtney Place, or survey the city from scenic Mount Victoria. When the sun goes down on Windy Wellington, take a nocturnal tour of Karori Wildlife Sanctuary to meet some colorful inhabitants.
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10. Olive Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 395 reviews
Reviewed By Pippybeach2014
This place was totally full at just before midday with people steadily streaming in to seek a table. We arrived early and enjoyed their brunch menu. It wasnât until I went to the bathroom that I discovered a whole new area outside in a courtyard. If you had warm clothes on, this would be delightful at any time of the year. Great little brunch menu with some really interesting flavours, labeled vegan, vegetarian and nut free.
9. Fratelli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By Alessandro A
Great food, cozy place and perfect service. Jessica, our waitress, was lovely with us, she suggested the best wine combination, a decadent dessert and the best house drinks.
8. Boulcott Street Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 798 reviews
Iconic Wellington restaurant, Boulcott Street Bistro opened its doors in 1991 and over the past 20+ years has welcomed visitors and locals alike with warm hospitality, fine food cooked with care, and a well chosen wine list, all served in a relaxed atmosp
Reviewed By LydiaHopkins
The venue itself is lovely, food was simple, refined and of a very high standard. Excellent customer service, one of our diners was gf/do and still had an excellent range to choose from, and was given gluten free bread without request. Canât decide whether my main or the dessert was the highlight. Wonderful experience.
7. Cafe Polo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By Lisa T
You cannot fault the wonderful customer service at Cafe Polo. Quick, helpful and very friendly. However, today our meals were a little disappointing. Coffee was the main highlight today.
6. Jano Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
The holder of One Chef's Hat 2015 and 2016 and Runner-Up in the 'Best New Restaurant' category in the Cuisine NZ Good Food Awards 2015, Jano Bistro prides itself on serving a seasonally inspired menu that showcases the best of local New Zealand produce. S
Reviewed By CORUM68
Truly a delight. A great little find in an intimate setting. One of the best degustations we have had in a few years and worth every penny. The team were wonderful, the food was divine and a wine match that actually lived up to the promise. Already re-booked and can't wait.
5. Prefab Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By John491
Our daughter told us Prefab had the best Seafood Chowder ever! We tried it. - she was right- fantastic! Great consistency, plenty of seafood, with a potato cheese crust- delicious. The crusty chewy bread-roll, just how I like it! The bowl of chip, the way chips should be.To top it all off, served by the lovely Bridget. This lady is right in her element, if only all waitresses were as good as Bridget. Prefab was absolutely banging at lunchtime with 6 to 10 waiting all the time we were there.Highly recommend.
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4. Noble Rot Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 262 reviews
Noble Rot Wine Bar is an exciting newcomer to the Wellington hospitality scene. A bar with an emphasis on handpicked wines harmoniously matched with delicious, seasonal food. Its aim is to make wine interesting, fun and accessible. Based at the newly reno
Reviewed By Aloysius001
A busy Thursday night but service was good /attentive. Great selection of meat /cheese/bread entree platter put together by the waitress. The bluff oysters succulent! Had a very nicely panned fried fish with skin on with great selection of wine. A good experience all round.
3. Logan Brown
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1567 reviews
The Taste of Our Place - Kia Ora, Kai, Kaitiaki. At Logan Brown, you'll experience a welcoming, inspiring and genuine taste of our place, our people and the produce that makes you proud to be a New Zealander. We opened in December Friday the 13th in 1996
Reviewed By Camda
Celebrated my birthday here for lunch. My husband mentioned this fact as we were seated and the staff beautifully decorated my dessert plate with âHappy Birthdayâ. We had the set bistro menu which was good value and the food was delicious. Whilst it was fine dining, the portions were small but we were still full after 3 courses. The wine by the glass were standard prices that I would expect to pay elsewhere so donât agree with previous reviewer on that issue. Only reason I gave 4 dots instead of 5 was the waiter asked if weâd like still or sparkling water and we asked for sparkling but then were served still. Also it was extremely quiet with 3 tables occupied including us so hope this is not a sign that they are struggling.Thank you Camda for the lovely review we are so glad you enjoyed everything overall. We are sorry that the waiter served you still water rather than sparkling we will make sure all of our staff are pouring from the correct Nordaq taps to ensure this does not happen again. We do hope to see you in the dining room again soon.
2. Ortega Fish Shack
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1419 reviews
Fresh NZ Seafood
Reviewed By IanB1965
Really good food and excellent service.I had oysters, Moki and rice pudding. All were superb. The service was efficient and very knowledgeable.Lots of energy but a bit cramped at the table.and very knowledgeability knowledgeably The service
1. The Larder
Overall Ratings
4 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By Rme48
Food nicely presented and very cheerful service. Due to the confined space is noisy and a bit overwhelming when busy, however for many this would add to its charm. Interesting menu. Definitely a very popular cafe with people waiting to be seated, however efficiently managed.
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