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Most Viewed Restaurants in Wellington

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Fishermans Table

Fishermans Table, Wellington

 5 Reviews  This restaurant has a perfect location - situated at the waterfront of Oriental Bay, only a short distance to Wellingtons city center, it has a splendid view of the bay and the harbour district. The... 

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The Green Parrot

The Green Parrot, Wellington

 2 Reviews  The Green Parrot has been in operation since 1926 and is a bit of an institution in Wellington. Located near the corner of Taranaki and Cable streets the restaurant is rather basic with older formica... 

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One Red Dog

One Red Dog, Wellington

 2 Reviews  One Red Dog is listed as a pizza restaurant and it, in my experience, delivers some of the best. Located off Wellington's Courtenay Place in Blair St, ORD is very popular so get there early. There are... 

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Matterhorn

Matterhorn, Wellington

 1 Review  As this bar and restaurant (with really good and now award winning food; see update at the bottom) has been described as legendary, iconic, a must-have-been place and Wellington institution in every... 

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Arizona Bar & Grill

Arizona Bar & Grill, Wellington

 3 Reviews  We went to this restaurant when we had planned to have dinner somewhere at the Waterfront around Queen’s Wharf and did not find the restaurants overly exciting, especially the Loaded Hog has a much... 

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Lone Star Cafe & Bar

Lone Star Cafe & Bar, Wellington

 1 Review  The Lone Star in Wellington is part of a chain of same named places in NZ serving big meals of good quality. The Wellington version is no exception though the meals are certainly no where near as... 

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Kaffee Eis

Kaffee Eis, Wellington

 1 Review  There are several outlets of this coffee house, and although the coffee and the cakes might be delicious I am absolutely not interested in that. It is the gelato that makes my mouth water only by the... 

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Monsoon Poon

Monsoon Poon, Wellington

 1 Review  Monsoon Poon is a great place to eat in Wellington and is normally very busy. You can always get a table here early in the night and you'll generally have to wait in the bar for a table to come free... 

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Caffe L'Affare

Caffe L'Affare, Wellington

 1 Review  I've labelled L'Affare as a Coffeehouse as no option for a Cafe. Caffe L'Affare is more than just a coffee place with its really good breakfast and lunch menus as well as great coffee. The place is... 

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Offbeat Originals Ltd

Offbeat Originals Ltd, Wellington

 1 Review  First off I love the paua shell ashtrays that you collect for yourself in the bin by the fishpond by the door. Really know you are back in NZ when you see the good old paua shell ashtrays. Second off... 

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Kazu Japanese Restaurant

Kazu Japanese Restaurant, Wellington

 1 Review  I tend to avoid Japanese restaurants in New Zealand due to the lack of authenticity, with too many dolls and Japanese trinkets around the place. Kazu is not like that at all, and very much resembles... 

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Soi Cafe and Bar

Soi Cafe and Bar, Wellington

 1 Review  This restaurant is located so superbly - right on the water at Greta Point with a view of planes taking off and landing at Rongotai Airport - that I could have forgiven quite a lot. As it was there... 

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La Casa Pasta

 2 Reviews  La Casa Pasta was suggested by the Lonely Planet guide, and we felt like eating Italian food despite our bad experience in the Nuvolari Italian restaurant in Rotorua. The restaurant atmosphere is... 

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Bon mange (now "Mrs Pie"??): The quiet place to lean back

Bon mange (now "Mrs Pie"??): The quiet place to lean back, Wellington

 kuere Says:  It was my last day in Wellington. A chilly afternoon in March when I was walking through the streets with my main luggage and just wanted to sit somewhere in... 

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Gotham: Gotham

Gotham: Gotham, Wellington

 fishandchips Says:  Gotham is a great spot for breakfast in the middle of Wellington. It's located on Chews Lane (between Victoria & Willis Sts) and provides a nice atmosphere,... 

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Mac's (Shed 22): The Brewery Bar & Restaurant

Mac's (Shed 22): The Brewery Bar & Restaurant, Wellington

 HarShe Says:  Good seafood and a good collection of Kiwi wines & beersShed 22 Brewing Company is working to provide the Capital City and its surrounding areas with the best... 

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Mekong Café: Nice & Cheap Cambodian Food

Mekong Café: Nice & Cheap Cambodian Food, Wellington

 wkcsmt Says:  Always popular with local asians. Yummy food @ a low cost, if you don't mind the the environment - not that flashy. Hey, you're here for the food. Click on the... 

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Coyote Street Bar & Restaurant: Kiwi Cuisine with Sante Fe Twist

Coyote Street Bar & Restaurant: Kiwi Cuisine with Sante Fe Twist, Wellington

 wkcsmt Says:  Coyote open 7 days a week, from 10am for lunch, dinner & weekend brunch. In the evenings, it transforms into a vibrant busy bar with DJs entertaining the crowds... 

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Theos Greek Taverna: Greek Experience

Theos Greek Taverna: Greek Experience, Wellington

 wkcsmt Says:  Theo's Greek Taverna offers a truly memorable Greek experience (I've never been to Greece to compare though)... good food, music & entertainment. By the way,... 

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Boulcott Street Bistro: Bistro food at its best

Boulcott Street Bistro: Bistro food at its best, Wellington

 ilovefood Says:  Boulcott Street Bistro is a gorgeous Gothic cottage tucked away among the high rises of the CBD. (One of the waitresses informed us of it's history; it was... 

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Backbencher: Interesting Political Satire

Backbencher: Interesting Political Satire, Wellington

 salisbury3933 Says:  The Backbencher is a pub opposite NZ's parliament with a politically satirical theme.Not sure of the food, but beer is pretty much at central Wellington prices,... 

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Dahra Korean Bistro: Drop in for Bibim Bap

Dahra Korean Bistro: Drop in for Bibim Bap, Wellington

 lighthouse1971 Says:  Dahra bills their food as authentically Korean, yet outside the mainstream of Korean restaurant food. The main difference seems to be that not everything is... 

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Restaurant 88: Restaurant 88

Restaurant 88: Restaurant 88, Wellington

 fishandchips Says:  Restaurant 88 is Wellington's home of some fantastic Vietnamese food. From the entrees through to the main dishes there is a really hard choice ahead for... 

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Sea Market: Freshly cooked seafood

Sea Market: Freshly cooked seafood, Wellington

 Kate-Me Says:  The shop is like a Fish N Chips takeaway but with some tables too for dining in. Several varieties of fish (more choices than we often saw) to choose from. I... 

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New World supermarket: perfect for a quick lunch!

New World supermarket: perfect for a quick lunch!, Wellington

 BurgerQueen Says:  New World supermarkets are a cheap and quick response fot a fast lunch. Just choose paninis in the delicatessen area, and the staff will toast them for you. For... 

Top 3 Hotels in Wellington

Novotel Wellington Capital

 4 Reviews and 430 Opinions  Novotel is conveniently located downtown with direct lift access to Lambton Quay, a shopping area.... 

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Bolton Hotel Wellington

 1 Review and 357 Opinions  My stay at the Bolten was great. After a flight in from Seattle, connecting in Aukland, I arrived... 

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InterContinental Wellington

 3 Reviews and 259 Opinions  First Class hotel with great service, good location and very nice rooms. If you are willing to pay a... 

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 Kaffee Eis has a few outlets, but our favourite is on Oriental Bay. They do great coffee to go - take it across the road and sit on the benches and enjoy the... 

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Q:  Does anyone know where I can get a Welsh flag from in Wellington? Preferably a big flag you can wrap around yourself! Thanks! 

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A: Can't imagine why you would be looking for one of those in Wellington this week in particular ... :) Sorry, I have no idea, but whatever you end up wrapping around... 

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A Capital on Shaky Hills and wind-swept Seas

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 Finally – Wellington! It has taken me quite a while to put a page about New Zealand’s capital together. Somehow I had forgotten about this city after a visit on my first NZ trip. As this had been... 

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Wellington - Capital of New Zealand

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 Maori legend has it that Wellington is the head of the fish pulled to the surface by the Polynesian navigator Maui. Wellington has been our nations capital since 1865 due to its location. Parliament... 

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 Wellington has such a particular look and feel. The beautiful harbour, the hills, the weather, the wooden houses - I think the tradition of wooden houses comes from the fact that Wellington was... 

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WELLINGTON - The Capital of our country.

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 Wellington really is the most amazing city. Often ridiculed by the rest of the country, one needs to spend time here to let the love grow. It is a geographically beautiful but "separated" town. There... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Wellington. I'd love to share with you the 14 tips I've written, the 28 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created. 

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