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Wellington - Restaurants - Italian
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Calzone Pizza Pasta Cafe

Popular gourmet pizza

1 Courtney Place
Wellington 6001
New Zealand
+64 4 384 5269

Occupying a bustling corner site in Wellington's entertainment area, Calzone is the perfect place for upbeat dining with friends. Enjoy al fresco dining in summer and the spacious back bar for pre-dinner drinks in winter. Caters for the young and outgoing 30-something crowd. Food is Italian with a French influence, and gourmet pizza and pasta are a speciality. Moderately priced mains are served up with good music. Try the Fish of the day with Tomato Rissotto Cake, Wilted Spinach and Red Pepper Coulis. Also, good for cake and coffee after the movies or the theatre.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Casa Pasta

Affordable Italian fare 37 Dixon Street
Wellington 6001
New Zealand
+64 4 385 9057 For many years this restaurant, from its upstairs location, has served good cheap homestyle food to a mixed clientele. Plain but tidy decor with classic red and white checked table tops and Chianti characterise this Italian favourite. A good pre-theatre choice or night out for the family.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Casino

Venetian cuisine, conservatory, piano bar 108 Tory Street
Wellington 6001
New Zealand
+64 4 385 7496
http://www.ilcasino.co.nz Il Casino is a top-class restaurant that has been offering outstanding Italian food with impeccable service since 1976. Both formal and semi-formal surroundings - a garden conservatory and pizzeria - provide choice for diners. In winter diners enjoy an open fire, and a piano bar all year. Private rooms cater for groups from four to 40. Mouth-watering and memorable meals are served day in and day out. For those seeking a simpler meal, the traditional wood-burning oven cooks up authentic Italian pizza. The restaurant is licensed.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Flappers Cafe

Fly in 241 Tinakori Road
Thorndon
Wellington 6001
New Zealand
+64 4 472 4309 Bourgeoise cuisine is brought to you in this small casual restaurant on the city rim in Thorndon. The decor is plain and everything seems to have a touch of pink. The restaurant occupies two rooms so eating spaces are reasonably private. It is great for groups who can take over a space. Food, like Prime Scotch fillet, French Cotelete and Chicken Tenderloin is prepared in a French provincial style. There is a blackboard dessert menu. Not licensed.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Maria Pia's Trattoria

Simply worth it 55 Mulgrave Street
Thorndon
Wellington 6001
New Zealand
+64 4 499 5590 Housed in an old villa, slightly off the beaten track in historic Thorndon, this eatery is small, friendly and worth the hunt. It serves an excellent seasonal menu. Garden seating, open fires in winter, moderate prices and friendly service characterize the café, which is frequented by public servants and other office workers especially for lunch. Meals are hearty and range from pie, peas and spuds to vegetarian delights. Licensed.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Red Tomatoes Pizzeria

Up-market pizzeria 87-89 Upland Road
Kelburn
Wellington 6005
New Zealand
+64 4 475 7123 If you are in the city, why not hop on the Cable Car to stylish Kelburn for brunch. Here you will find traditional Italian-style food including delicious pizzas cooked in a manuka-fired oven. The variety of pastas, curries and salads on the menu will probably tempt you to stay on for dinner. The decor is modern, atmosphere relaxed and friendly, and families are welcomed.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Rinascimento

Calamari galore 4 Roxburgh Street
Mount Victoria
Wellington 6001
New Zealand
+64 4 385 8340 This established Wellington eatery is famous for its food and the axe-welding chef Renato, sometimes caught entertaining the customers at the end of service. Serves fine traditional Italian meals at moderate prices in simple but stylish surroundings. A classic Fritto di Calamari will cost you NZD18, or try perhaps the Fresh Marinated Squid Rings Deep-fried and served with the chef's special sauce. Wine is around NZD25 a bottle. Welcomes groups.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Zico Cucina & Bar

Fantastic Italian fare 8 Courtenay Place
Wellington 6001
New Zealand
+64 4 802 5585 This cafe and bar, situated on Courtenay Place, is right in the heart of Wellington's theatre land. This eatery is a great stopping-off place for a quality snack or upmarket meal. Superb presentation, friendly service and an excellent reputation for fine food make this a popular venue. An intimate setting and sidewalk seating in summer add to the casual charm of the place. The all day menu offers a great choice of authentic Italian dishes.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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