Where do I start? Big plate size slices? Good choices? Walk-by convenient? Friendly staff? Oh and…read moreit's good pizza. At $5 a slice, I wish I could go here for every late night munchie. Every single bite is crispy. Seriously. Every single bite. When you get to the crust, it's chewy and doughy and perfect. Toppings are too good. The pepperoni is evenly distributed and tasty. The mushroom is a veggie dream with savory mushrooms and spinach, you can't feel guilty with these two healthy options. I gotta mention the four cheese. Wow. It was salty and cheesy and with the thin crust, there's no stringy cheese dangling from your bites. Each bite was filled with flavor and there are sesame seeds by the crust, which was so different to see. The pizza is nice, thin and crispy. Surprising to come from a small stand in Courtney Place they are open late (11pm) to fill that pizza need every one has in there life. It was so good that in my short span of a few days in Wellington, I couldn't resist and managed to get here twice.

This is a small stand that starts as a coffee shop in the morning and opens up another window to…read morebecome a pizza place in the afternoon. The menu was limited and their slices both jumbo sized and very expensive, but they looked appealing so I splurged on one. I must say it is the most American pizza I've tasted on this side of the world; the fluffiness of the crust was proper. The four cheese I got also had some tasty sesame seeds. They offer a slice card for repeat customers, which if I were there I might get.

I'm sharing this to highlight the hiring practices here. Last Thursday, I was brought in for a…read moreone-hour trial. I assisted a server and provided professional support to tables for the duration of the hour. Afterward, the manager asked for my availability, which I sent that evening, but I have been completely ghosted since. It became clear that this "trial" was less about assessing my years of service experience and more of a "vibe check" based on their specific aesthetic. Using experienced professionals for unpaid labor--even for an hour--is a major red flag. I recommend that industry professionals be cautious, and that ethical diners who care about fair labor practices support businesses that value experience over appearances

Pizza was outstanding and service was quick…read more Good location and easy to find. The lemon cello Cosmopolitan was excellent

First place I tried here in NZ! Immediately upon arrival, I…read morewas greeted by some of the pizza makers in this shop and checked out their menu. They definitely had a lot of options for toppings, but I chose to stick with the pizza that usually never misses, which is the classic margherita. After being told how long my pizza would take to handmake (about 15 minutes), I grabbed my soda and waited until it was ready. Once it was ready, I immediately dug in. Right off the bat, I can tell that all the ingredients were very fresh and that it was definitely cooked perfectly in their pizza oven. The dough was easy to chew and tasted just fine, though I prefer more of an undercarriage similar to the way some of the pizzas I've tried in California are. Nonetheless, the sauce and cheese was delicious, leading me to effortlessly eat the entire pizza all by myself. For about 27 NZ dollars for the pizza and can of soda, which translates to about $15 USD for me, that is a very reasonable price and I would definitely come back for an additional visit!

It was good pizza, ate it at Golding's that had more room and alcohol. Chewy delicious crust.read more

Wellington has a bunch of pizza shops, they seem a dime a dozen. We picked this place because the…read moremenu seemed to have the most unique pizzas offering ample variety. We were so happy with our choice. The pizzas are fairly priced for as big as the small pizza is (we crushed our own personal small pizza each!). I got the marinara with prawns and calamari, and my husband got the breakfast pizza with egg and bacon. Not too greasy, just enough to give you that brick oven pizza craving satisfaction. The unique and plentiful ingredients made this a wonderful treat. I am going to try to find a place at home with this combo or make it myself, I loved this pizza. The atmosphere shows you just how hipster Wellington is. With the large artistic oven sculpture, creative wooden decor, and 'hip' tins holding your napkins and silverware you get a true Wellington experience. Not to mention the music that plays overhead may or may not be the pizza guys personal passion homemade music he's testing out on the crowd. I'm surprised we weren't asked to buy an EP. but it was a good time.

We were taken there by our son and his fiancé on a chilly Spring Friday evening…read more The smell pizza, and the from the oven hits you as soon as you enter, your smiling even before you sit down. A hard decision with the choices of pizza, I settled on the chicken & cranberry. We were all suitable stuffed at the end of a great meal. Loved the atmosphere, staff were nice and friendly, a must if you like pizza.

Classic NY Takeaway…read more I'm from New York and when I saw Sal's advertising "NY Pizza", I was skeptical First positive sign: you can buy by the slice. I ordered 2 slices of cheese. All I can say "you may not be in NY, but your pizza is! Well Done"

Pizza was great. The garlic knots however were too doughy for me. You order at the counter and it…read moreis pretty quick to be served. There's a small eating area which would be fine if the door stayed closed (it was a bit drafty otherwise).

f I wrote this a year or so ago I would have given it five stars but that was back when they had…read moregood food and the best staff that were fun and friendly. We went back every week for those reasons. Now, I wish I had McDs instead. I made the mistake of having the Mac n cheese which has somehow gotten worse than my last attempt a few months ago. And the "strip loin" that I had every Thursday for over a year is now a slab of grizzle with meat so tough I couldn't get through it with the steak knife. What little I did shave off wasn't chewable. The staff was unsurprised that my meal was inedible and gave me what I was told was their policy of 50% off. Weird that they'd have such a policy but here we are. I guess the days of great ambience, service, and food are well over here. Time to find a new fave elsewhere.

Great food drink service and atmosphere. Menu has great options - truffle oil mushroom pizza is my…read morefave. The wallaby and Scotch fillets don't disappoint either. Great sharing plates as well!

Lovely Italian food purveyors who have a nice retail shop. We have gotten into the habit of getting…read morethe same custom pizza every Friday. You'd think we'd get bored. We do not. The tiny variations.... I've bought sweets and desserts too and they are also delicious.

I stopped making pasta when this place opened because their fresh pasta is so much better and is…read morequite affordable. Morning croissants and coffee are great, and the pizza at lunch is very popular. The takeaway pasta meals are good too, and they can heat them up there if you'd rather have a pasta lunch.

Malthouse is one of the best beer bars in Wellington, a city already known for great beer. It has a…read moremixed modern and contemporary vibe, it's cozy and fun. Tables and booth seating are along the left wall, with a large bar taking up the right. They have a great tap list of local/NZ beer, plus cans/bottles, and food. The night I planned to come in I was running a little late, but even though it was close to closing, they let me in and were welcoming. I also had such a fun time meeting brewers from Australia in town for Beervana; it was a friendly place. The bartenders were great, glassware clean, and I definitely would've been back if I had more time.

Something off center has happened in the craft beer scene. I'm not sure if it's the surprising…read moreAmerican influence, or the cultural melting pot that is NZ, but NZ has been turning heads and creating quite a frenzy in the craft beer world. I even dare to say, the beer here is better than Aus. Maybe that's too bold a statement, but I'm standing by it. Malthouse is the craft beer haven epicenter of Wellington. With over 150 national and international beers, this beer bar hosts the largest range of beer in NZ. A full tap range, staple beers and rotating ones all keep this beer bar "in the know" with its ever changing selection. Behind the row of taps, is "Malty's Wall" with fridges keeping beers cooled at the right temp, ready for tasting and consuming. Many of NZ beers come from small boutique breweries, which make them harder to find outside of NZ, but Malthouse hosts a great focus on local breweries. The menu is a beer bible. I've never seen one like it. It's leather bound and very extensive, filled with beer choices and all the information to accompany such a vast beer bar. Seating is cozy with both indoor and outdoor options. High tables, bar seats, lounge tables as well. With food options, they've got the perfect munchies which compliment beer. Try their famous Ugly Bread. Or the pizza. I'm a strong believer of great beer bars having pizza. It's something about cheesy tomato bread that goes so well with beer. All in all, this place is hands down, great.

LOVELY HOME-MADE ITALIAN. DELICIOUS! I put Bongusto to the…read morelunch taste and quality test. I requested a Vegan option and without missing a beat, the friendly staff had many possibilities instantly available. I chose the soup of the day (potato and pea with fresh foccacia slices) and added some gourmet olive oil and fresh ground black pepper from the condiments cabinet and what was superior turned to magic. The soup convinced Me of Bongusto's commitment to quality so I went back to ask if a Vegan pasta option was available. A cannelini beans and sun-dried tomato ravioli with crudaiola sauce and toasted pinenuts was offered and I immediately ordered it. I asked if some green salad leaves could be brought out to accompany the ravioli and the waitress quickly appeared with freshly washed spinach! Absolutely creamy and delicious ravioli! Bongusto makes traditional Italian meals that are both meat, eggs and cheese based as well as Vegan. Pizzas slices are available but are all pre-made and then heated. Bongusto would move a blue ribbon notch ahead with made to order pizzas from a wood-fired oven. A non-Vegan selection of desserts is displayed in the glass cases. Tea, juices, kombucha, barista coffee, Italian beers and sparkling waters are also available. The one quirky thing about Bongusto is its location and decour. It's in a common mini strip mall and the interior design is a nice attempt at showcasing Italy, but when all is said and done, the location and the interior don't match the excellence of the all-star Italian chef who owns this gourmet sensation and for this reason, the dining experience is ultimately compromised. It would be most appreciated if Bongusto moved into a well-appointed space with a wood-fired pizza oven and a complete Vegan menu including desserts that compliment the clear cullnary creativity of its most professional Italian chef/owner. Check the Bongusto website for daily specials and by all means travel out of the Wellington centre to visit this superb Italian eatery.

Great pizzas with a nice selection from the menu or design your own. Very friendly service.read more