Nicolini's came highly recommended by my boss who used to live in Wellington, and I'm happy to…read morereport--it didn't disappoint. The pasta was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with love. Definitely one of the better Italian meals I've had in a while. That said, the service could use a bit of fine-tuning. The food took quite a long time to come out, and the appetizer never arrived before the main course. There was no heads-up about the delay either, which left us wondering what was going on. Still, once the food hit the table, it was worth the wait. I'd go back again, just maybe with a little extra patience next time.

We got in late found this just a few minutes from our hotel. Bread is fresh and warm. Split the…read morerigatoni with venison sausage very good.

Delicious! Service was great, and they are very friendly. The "vibe" of the restaurant is…read moredelightful and feels warm and welcoming.

This is one of the most authentic Italian restaurants in Wellington. It is located in Petone in the…read morearea that looks a bit industrial. The restaurant is a combination of shop, warehouse, bar and a restaurant. The staff is friendly and not fake Italian :-) the atmosphere is fantastic. We had a family dinner there and I have never got so good tiramisu. The menu has enough to choose from and wines are excellent. You can also buy food and stuff to take home. It is busy, relaxed and fun place to dine. Excellent for family reunions and having fun with friends. If you are after good, authentic food, italian soft craziness and just great atmosphere this is a must. It is a good idea to book a table! It gets crowded there.

Magnificent in every way. Excellent service. Lovely…read morelocation. Words words words words words

We were trying to decide where to eat in Napier. We decided on Italian so we went to this place…read more The owner is from northern Italy so that was a good start. I ordered some garlic bread followed by lasagna. The bread was very good and when the lasagna came I was anticipating a good meal. It was great! This was a great evening. The owner stopped by the table often and the waitress was very helpful too. Did I say this was a great meal! We dined in Mar 2017.

Sopranos changed hands a while ago and we have been continuing to support the restaurant…read more The food remains consistently good. They have kept almost all the original menu and added specials - some that work better than others. So all good ... but what's really missing now is the hosting and ambiance. Having made an effort to speak to the new owners several times I would expect them to make an effort to greet us, which they don't. All the excellent friendly waiting staff have gone and we have been served the last two times by their young daughter ( 12 year old?) which I do not think is appropriate for her or us in what is priced as fine dining. Feel the restaurant is on a downward slide which is such a shame as have loved it for so long. Whereas before I would go at the drop of a hat, now I am starting to consider other options.

Excellent food and attentive but not intrusive service. I had the gnocchi and it was delicious, and…read moregood gnocchi is hard to get. The menu provided a good range of dishes and some were available in the gluten-free versions. It was a really good meal out and we certainly plan to return. Highly recommended.

Delicious. Duck was a little dry and a bit too much salt. But overall good taste and texture. The…read morepastry chef is great though. The salted caramel ganache is rich without being overwhelming and the crust is yummy v

One last meal in Wellington so we decided to splurge and check out Cicio Cacio Osteria in Newtown…read more It's hidden in an alleyway (use Wilson Street) which adds to its charm. We dropped in on a Tuesday afternoon (around 12:30pm). It wasn't busy at all; only two other tables. The service was really, really impressive. Our waitress (we found out she's German) literally wrote what was available from the menu on our table, in full detail, from heart. We were impressed. The inside is super warm and inviting. It's the perfect spot for a date. There's a chalkboard menu that changes often (hence why there is no printed menu) that's broken into starters, primi (pasta), secondi (meats), sides and desserts. - Antipastino ($17.00 NZD) - this was our favourite dish of our meal. Olives, figs, two types of meat (salami and pancetta) and three cheeses (asiago, brie and another). All three cheeses were fantastic and had great texture. Same for the meats; satisfying bite and aged in flavour. - Spaghetti aglio et olio ($12.00 NZD) - one of their lunch specials (oil and garlic for the non-Italian speakers). Quite good. Don't think the pasta was homemade (their main entrees pastas are freshly made) but it was still good. - Roast chicken with potatoes ($15.00 NZD) - the other lunch special and sadly, when things started going downhill. Potatoes were over salted; same with the chicken but it was also dry. - Lamb rump with carrot and onions ($25.00 NZD) - the lamp rump was tender enough to pull off with a fork but it lacked flavour. The carrots and onions were sooooo buttery but not in a good way. Again, major balancing issues with the seasoning. We were hoping for CCO to be good but it didn't quite live up to the hype. Amazing service but the food didn't match.

This Italian restaurant is a must do for Wellingtonians…read more Tucked away in Newtown, it has a family feel. The staff are friendly and the food is not what you expect from an Italian restaurant. It's what I'm guessing Italians would eat if they went out. Pace yourself, get an entree, and finish off with a desert. Can't go wrong with the house wine, either. We'll definitely come back. They were very child friendly and the food did not take too long to come out.

Excellent Italian! I…read morehad the spaghetti vongole; it had plenty of clams in a delicious butter and wine sauce. BF had the penne arrabbiata; it was really good, but could have used more arrabbiata (olives, capers, etc, and a little less tomatoes). Service was friendly, location was good, with easy parking and at the edge of the Art Deco center of town.

So unhygienic. The toilet is not maintained, plus there is some pubic hair or something in the…read morepasta saucd.

Al Cento's is a family own restaurant and visited mainly by locals. One of the favourites by locals…read moreso it is pretty assure you will have a warm welcome if you look foreign. Be prepared for a traditional menu. Pros: the staff is very friendly and they get to know you for sure. They personalise your dish as per request Cons: the food doesn't look very fresh. It looks / tastes re heated.

At the butt end of Cuba Street, you'd need to go a little out of the main drag to find CIN CIN…read more That said, it was well worth the detour. The premises is simple enough, nothing memorable but the staff were excellent and attentive. We shared a very moreish calamari but I then had a carbonara that was simply delicious. Not like any carbonara I've had before, the creamy sauce base and bacon lardons were divine. I think the pasta was penne but inhaled the lot so fast I didn't stop long enough to check. Waddled back into the evening sunshine. Recommended.

The food arrives fast. The menu is diverse. It's child friendly and even has an outdoor area…read more The service is good, very human, but could be a bit more organised (they didn't remember who ordered what). Their fresh fig + almonds desert is a must try!

Service was fast and they did not skimp on the meat. Super delish and cheap. Fun decorread more

The best kebab I've had in New Zealand, Australia, and possibly the world. They use a special…read moretechnique of warming them in a sand which press so the wrap is warm and slightly crispy and melts the cheese. A solid 10/10 with the loveliest, friendliest guys working there. A MUST in Wellington.