North Island, New Zealand Food Guide: 4 Mediterranean food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Wellington

April 22, 2020 Veronika Gaddis

Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Wellington. 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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1. Ombra

199 Cuba Street Corner Cuba and Vivian Streets, Wellington 6011 New Zealand Italian, Mediterranean, European, Contemporary Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +64 4-385 3229 http://www.facebook.com/Ombra-NZ-593256020703808/
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4 based on 852 reviews

Ombra

We are a Venitian inspired bacaro (Bar and Restaurant), serving traditional and modern Italian sharing plates.

Reviewed By shesaysnz

We loved sitting by the chef and nibbling our way through the night. Our first server was a little slack and kept coming after someone else noticed we were waiting to order food or drinks. Would definitely come back again. Love that they keep space for walk ins!

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2. Whitebait

1 Clyde Quay Wharf Te Aro, Wellington 6011 New Zealand Seafood, Mediterranean, European, New Zealand Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +64 4-385 8555 http://www.white-bait.nz
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4 based on 493 reviews

Whitebait

Located at Clyde Quay Wharf overlooking the Wellington waterfront, Te Papa and the city skyline Whitebait offers the best of New Zealand's oceans, with Chef James Pask's signature 'Story of our Seas' tasting menu, as well as refined, ingredient focussed f

Reviewed By Rob S

Went with friends for a birthday dinner and had their tasting menu. All courses were superb. Highlights were the oysters with rhubarb mignonette, smoked kahawai, and rock lobster with fermented tomato. The seaweed butter that came with the bread was fantastic with an oyster-like taste. All dishes were fresh with great contrasting flavors. I had their cheese board, their 3 cheeses were superb. Service was professional and knowledgeable. Great wine list. This is what fine dining is all about.

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3. Cin Cin

156 Cuba Street, Wellington 6011 New Zealand Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +64 4-385 2462 http://www.cincin.net.nz
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4 based on 864 reviews

Cin Cin

Reviewed By CathieP_12

We are at Cin Cin Italian Restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand during our Guided Tauck Tour! We shared pizzas & had lots of the local beers! The Servers were delightful, very helpful with the selections on the menu! I would highly recommend!

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4. La Bella Italia

10 Nevis Street Petone, Wellington 5045 New Zealand Italian, Pizza, Cafe, Mediterranean, European, Deli Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +64 4-566 9303 http://www.labellaitalia.co.nz/
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4 based on 445 reviews

La Bella Italia

From the moment you step through our door, you will feel like you are in Italy. A unique combination of a Restaurant, Cafe and Retail shop, La Bella Italia in Petone, Wellington was born from director Antonio Cacace's passion to educate Kiwis about the be

Reviewed By ChiaraPal2010

I am Italian, this was our go to place in Welly. In the last couple of years it has gone downhill, the food claims to be Italian but the food is of sub standard and the service is slow, not great with children.Hi Chiara, You came on the 2nd of June to celebrate Italian National Day. La Bella Italia was full of children on that evening. We are renowned for being excellent with children. That night Lilian, one of our best waitresses, attended your table. We get so many compliments from customers regarding her manner with everyone, especially with children. You came in around 5.30pm and left at 7.15pm. We had 140 people booked plus walk in customers. In the last two years La Bella Italia has received a number of awards for the authenticity of the food and the experience we offer. When the staff who was on that night read your review, they were quite saddened as they remembered you fondly - how you greeted them at arrival and leaving. At the till you were asked if everything was okay and you did not say anything to the contrary.To finish: You are Italian, we are Italians too and we work hard everyday to offer a true Italian experience to everyone who walks through our door. We are very proud of the authenticity La Bella Italia is known for.

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