Maranui Cafe – an institution for local Wellingtonians, a Mecca for tourists – right on the seafront at Lyall Bay

There are many excellent Wellington restaurants and cafes to choose from in the city centre and the suburbs. We are sure you will be happy with the quality of the food, wine and ambiance in each of our recommended eateries. Cafes such as Fidel’s and the Maranui surf club pride themselves on making the best coffee in world. In fact, many world class chefs and baristas work in some of the establishments we recommend.

The Wellington restaurants and cafes we have chosen are hand picked and where locals like to go. We have not listed everyone as there are too many! We would like to think that even if you are here for just a short while we have every taste and budget covered. Our top Wellington restaurant choices range from fine dining to the best fast food venues. Finally, if you would like a more detailed run-down of the best places, especially if time is short, contact us for a detailed itinerary.