Reviews of The Surfer's Mistress. (Restaurant) in Paraparaumu (Wellington).

The Surfer's Mistress

217 Reviews

178 Comments

Restaurant

Italian restaurant

10 Seaview Road, Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu 5032, New Zealand

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Information of The Surfer's Mistress, Restaurant in Paraparaumu (Wellington)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of The Surfer's Mistress

M.

We’ve been here quite a few times now and have always had a really enjoyable meal, great service and seriously one of the best Tiramisu’s. I really appreciate how the music is quiet and tasteful so people don’t have to raise their voices and despite being the last ones there tonight didn’t feel rushed to finish our meal. Seriously thanks so much team for making especially tonight a great experience.

A.

A truly lovely Italian meal. Awesome service and the food was both delicious and beautifully presented. A small, manageable menu with something for everyone. We will definitely visit again.

K.

Nice outdoor setting which we was able to accommodate our dog. Sunny and sheltered for the early evening. Prawn pasta maybe too much garlic for our liking , Italian sausage pasta was good nice touch of chilli flakes. IPA beer was great , Pinot wine not so. Good place to try and make your own mind up, we would go again.

H.

Food amazing, service was brilliant. Would recommend to anyone wanting a great night to check this place out. First time we had been and will certainly be going again

J.

It's easy to miss this place from the road. The name is written in big letters on one side of the building but the frontage is dark and unassuming. Once you go down some stairs however, it's a warm, light and inviting place. Three of us arrived and were efficiently scanned and shown to our table. The menu ranges from small delicious anti pasto through pizza, pasta and desserts. Honestly, I was torn because I would have been happy with anything on their menu. The service was attentive without being intrusive and we all agreed that the food was fabulous. This is about quality not quantity so don't expect a bucket of spag bol. And for any coeliacs, most things can be made gluten free, wow. I highly recommend The Surfers Mistress and can't wait to go back.

B.

Oh my god. What a fantastic Italian restaurant. Quality writ large. Beautifully presented delicious food. Outstanding service. Much to savour and love!

B.

My favourite Italian restaurant on the Kapiti coast. Owners Stefano and Jason are always pleasant. Their old-school hospitality shines - striking that perfect balance between engagement, service, and letting you enjoy your company & food. This philosophy been instilled in their young but enthusiastic wait staff. Serve times can get stretched when they're very busy, but it's not excessive. You'll likely be having a lovely time anyway and believe me, it's worth the wait if there happens to be one. Stefano is Italian, so you can rest assured the food has been vetted by authentically knowing eyes and taste buds. The food is impeccable. If you wanted to, you could treat yourself to a traditional full-course meal - from antipasto to primo e secondo with contorno to match, and finish off with some dolce (which is typically "sweet as bro"). There is a solid array in every category and from experience, they're all amazing. There specials are typically interesting - last night my friend Janina had a pan fried tarakihi in a cream sauce that was to die for. So you can either torture yourself with making the trying to make the right selections, or bring some friends and go nuts. You'll be stuffed, but very satisfied. Just note on the aperitivo and digestivo - all the classics are they as you'd expect. I am a firm fan of the negroni though - made by skilled hands by someone who know exactly what they're doing. Gorgeous food and fantastic service are one thing. Ambience is always a second tier consideration for me, but I will comment in this case. The aesthetic is so eclectic - the massive monochrome photo-mural on the wall of golden-age women eating pasta on Lake Como, the glittery disco ball in the front foyer, the tiny Lego landmark miniature, the muted but classy dining furniture - many of the elements would seem to clash on paper, but someone with a flair and feel for design has curated them is such an artful way, it all just seems to work together perfectly. Add all this to a kitschy soundtrack rotating between traditional Italian and loungy bossa nova, the atmosphere is warm and intimate - perfect for an evening with friends. There are a handful of dining gems in Paraparaumu, The Surfer's MIstress being a shining example. Lets hope the trend continues!

R.

Wow it was great better service than we got last week at Logan Brown. The guys are fab and the food was authentic and delicious.Excellent meal thoroughly enjoyed every mouthful. Authentic Italian food. Far better atmosphere than the competition. I had the antipasto platter which was plenty for four and really tasty. Salmon and spinach fettuccine was fab and our guests had a steak and the NY meatballs. Definitely worth a return trip.

R.

Had dinner with my mum and we had a wonderful time and the food was excellent. We had the putinescca and snapper special and a few extras and everything was delicious. Awesome wine and really friendly but not intrusive service. Good job guys! We will be back for sure

C.

Good food and value for money, just took a long time for food to come after ordering. Definitely worth another visit, but book 30mins earlier than you normally would.

J.

Superb Italian cuisine. Don't visit Paraparaumu without dining here. Every dish extraordinary. Service attentive and swift.

B.

Simply Brilliant, , adults and teenagers all loved their fish , pasta and pizza meals. So glad we thought haven’t been there before and went. Will be back !

s.

Very nice, italian atmosphere was incredible. Pizza to die for, great cocktails, prices that definetly make it a special outing.. steak was a little dry and chewy but everything else was incredibly good. Definetly try this place out.

L.

Went to the Tuesday taste of Italy night. Good atmosphere, lovely food, attentive staff. Will definitely go again.

D.

Great value food, very friendly staff. Spicy Italian sausage pasta was great. Tiramisu fantastic.

A.

Very surprised how good this restaurant would be. Great food wine and fantastic service, we will be back.

J.

Beautiful food. Exceptional staff. So friendly but not intrusive. Will definitely return in the not too distant futur.

B.

Excellent food and service at a reasonable price; thank you. The restaurant has a tasteful look and vibe.

B.

Really nice place and the food was great. We have decided this is a place we will return to.

I.

Wow can't fault it. Excellent service well spoken waiters. Ambiance relaxed comfortable, lending itself well to afford an easy conversation. This little spot offers the finest dining I've ever encountered, the food is, well, perfect. Considerate portions beautifully presented with flavors that stimulate the senses. Our compliments always to the chef. It's now an essential indeed the most looked forward to stop for us Wanganui Wellington travelers. Memorable dinning on a magic coastline. I thank you all.

C.

amazing food, great service. definitely on my go back to list when next down that way

a.

The best Italian food I've ever eaten and the staff are so nice and really nice people

D.

Absolutely loved the dining experience we had. Friendly waiters that checked on us regularly. Great atmosphere with music that was just at the right volume so that we could hear each other properly. The food was superb!! Will recommend to anyone looking for tasty Italian dishes and hospitality.

J.

Fabulous dinner last night. Service was fab as well. Would highly recommend this place. The starter of curd specialty meats was delious, fresh fish with anchovy sauce sensational and the pork fennel and chili pasta was so yum.

S.

We've been coming here regularly since The Surfers Mistress opened and every time the service is excellent, the food is excellent, and the atmosphere is utterly enjoyable. Truly authentic Italian food, and service. 10/10

P.

Great meal! Everything about our experience was brilliant, from the negroni to the dessert. Cannot fault a thing, we had a wonderful time. Booking is recommended, it's popular and for good reason!

A.

Absolutely delicious and interesting flavours, with 5-star service! My husband and I were wished Happy Valentines' day, staff member went outside with us to take a photo of us when saw we were struggling with a selfie, the chef thoughtfully gave us our main in two plates as he saw we were sharing. The ambiance was beautiful too. Highly recommend!

C.

It's one of the best restaurants of its kind in Kapiti. if you want to have pizza or pasta or anything like that, this is my recommendation. The desserts are really good too, they have tiramisu, and pretty good sundaes. They have quite a range of things on the menu too. The food is cooked fast and they have a good range of seating.

L.

First time I had been and what a fabulos experience. You could not fault a single thing. The service was fantastic and the food was definitely a 5 star. I will definitely return.

S.

Excellent meal and service and wonderful atmosphere and setting. Recommend booking if you'd like a weekend evening meal, weekday no problem 😋

L.

Warm friendly ambiance, authentic cuisine full of flavour and beautifully presented. Spectacular sauce on the pesce con panna, a lovely evening. Thank you.

J.

The restaurant was warm and the staff welcoming. Food was lovely and service great.

P.

Hidden off the street a little but has parking. Food...Tasty Tasty Tasty at reasonable prices. Recommend!

N.

I found this to be a very relaxing night out. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and make you feel welcome. Condensed but comprehensive menu with excellent choices catering for all tastes. The choices are excellent value for money. Well set out, making for a relaxing meal without intrusion from other diners. They don't remove plates until everyone has finished eating - hooray for etiquette. We dined in winter. There is an outside garden and we look forward to using that when the temperatures start to rise. Highly recommended, can't wait to return.

J.

The food was amazing and generous portions. Very friendly staff 😊

k.

Great service and loved the Amalfi gin cocktail , Arancini, prawn linguine and Tiramisu! Better than my last Italian dining experience in Sydney. Exceeded expectations. Thank you.

G.

An absolute gem, most amazing pasta and atmosphere, really authentic. Will be returning.

K.

We went to the Surfer's Mistress for my husband's birthday and we will definitely be back. The service was exceptional and the food was amazing. This has to be one of the best restaurants in New Zealand!

B.

Really delicious food as well as lovely service! They had little touches that really added to the experience like the care for details (providing extra cheese, olive oil) and I really appreciated those small touches! And a great bowl of pasta to top it all off.

D.

Generally good, but a number of us had broccoli which was distinctly overcooked and soggy. Cannot think it was meant to be like this. Otherwise good food and atmosphere

M.

I appreciate that this place is new. Service was adequate. We had to ask for pepper etc which were automatically brought to others, then my partner was missed and we had to ask another waiter back. At that point, after we had started eating we found that Parmesan cheese and chilli oil were available. My Italian sausage pasta was fresh and nice, but my partner’s was very bland and she was disappointed. I tried some and agreed hard to even taste the tomato sauce. Also I was looking forward to the special advertised-on the website, but it wasn’t on. Counter staff were great, took our feedback well, and offered recompense. Very impressive. Prices were excellent, menu a bit limited, although food fresh. Ambience was missing as decor quite plain. It may have gem an attempt at being minimalist. I hope things come together for this place.

M.

Dined on Saturday night. Wonderful meal, great service and great ambience.

p.

I went for lunch on Sunday with a friend and our three children. I knew it was new, but I was surprised at how comfortable it felt. Very stylish. We ordered a variety and decided to share. Oh, and I had a very cool Spritzer to drink. Gorgeous! The service was personable and knowledgeable, and the food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. I'm really looking forward to going for a romantic dinner. Highly recommended.

L.

These guys specialise in simple, fresh Italian food. Their pasta is home made and really good. The ingredients are simple but have great combination of flavours. They're fairly expensive for what the food is, but worth it for the freshness and quality.

K.

A casual wedding anniversary meal trying out a new eatery and we so wanted to have a relaxed evening. I’ve never reviewed with negatives but we unfortunately were disappointed. No complaints with the food as such but we didn’t come away enthused. The service was inexperienced and although we would usually be pleased by promptness of courses, it was a little passed that. As our three courses were literally thrown in front of us one after the other, even when told we’d not finished entree, finishing up in under an hour which included an antipasto platter. Even when we asked for a break before dessert. We then noticed other tables being offered specials not on menu, oils and Parmesan on meals, none of which we received but would have been keen to have. It is a lovely setup and has great potential but we are sorry to say we won’t be returning soon.

V.

Delicious traditional Italian food. Had the parpadelle ragú (as traditional as my Italians grandma’s pasta) and the mushroom and spinach pizza. Delicious! (I’m a very picky Italian eater) Well priced (a dinner for 2 $60) Great service by the owners and lovely staff. Also little touches like free olives and lollies after dinner is always a plus.

A.

Grazie mille for the best Italian food I have had since moving back to New Zealand after living in Italy! The atmosphere of the resturant is warm and homely and the staff are fantastic!

D.

Had the pleasure of experiencing true quality Italian cuisine. All recipes made from scratch, even pasta homemade on site in true Italian style. Fresh, authentic ingredients and something for everyone. Loved it and will be taking all my colleagues and friends there when it's open!!!

A.

Went last Saturday. Was a full restaurant so happy I had booked. Had the Aranchini which was suggested and it was delicious. The Parma Ham Pizza was spot on. Didn't have room for dessert. Next time ! Great place, cool decor and slick and fun service.

J.

Friendly staff and steak was well presented.

G.

We were given complimentary canapés with our drink. What a great start. We then shared a very impressive platter. Probably one of the best we have had. The Parma Ham Pizza was splendid. Took half home as so full! Wonderful place, great music and friendly staff. Try their Barberra wine!. Liquid gold.

M.

Loved it! I've spent a lot of time in Italy and this place is the closest ive found at delivering authentic Italian dishes. Reasonable pricing too make it a definite must visit. My partner and I will gladly go back.

M.

If you like authentic Italian cuisine this is the place to dine. Excellent food great service and a good wine selection

j.

Wasn't sure what to expect due to the name. It was just warm enough to sit in the Italian designed garden which was lovely. Had a caprese salad which was almost identical to one I had had in Milan on a recent business trip. Delicious ! Shared a mushroom and spinach pizza which was A+. Just perfect. Great coffee too !

N.

Vegetarian lasagna was super disappointing. Felt like all I was eating was peas and pasta Good wine and service tho

L.

Awesome spot. Genuinely authentic Italian food, the pasta is fantastic, pannacotta amazing, cannot fault it. Good Italian gins, and fantastic wine. The staff are also lovely! Cannot recommend highly enough.

E.

Went here for a birthday dinner with family and we were all blown away with the quality of food and excellent customer service. Highly recommend.

A.

I had dinner in this wonderful Italian restaurant in the beautiful and peaceful paraparaumu. the style of the restaurant is striking for its beauty and elegance, the staff ,expecially jason and stefano ,are all very kind and helpful; the dishes are prepared with the best fresh Italian products or prepared daily as for bread and pasta. for one evening I felt at home. I recommend it to everyone and I think the people of paraparaumu should feel honored to host such a well-kept Italian restaurant. Consigliatissimo!

J.

Great food, wine, service and value. Best Italian we've had in NZ in ages. Definitely will come again. Food tastes authentically Italian

R.

Lovely food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere and hubby found a "new favourite" Gin ... we ordered 2 bottles online while waiting for our meals lol

J.

Went last night, such a lovely dinner, pasta w anchovies.delish dessert..And pink grapefruit gin! Great hosts, friendly and attentive service. Highly recommend. Our new fave.

L.

We had a great night and even on a Monday there were plenty of tables that looked full of happy guests. Excellent food, wine and service. Thanks guys for a lovely evening.

J.

Beautiful pasta in flavour & texture. Tasty pizzas, too. Great service, nothing was a problem.

L.

Beautiful simple Italian food... excellent staff and best espresso martini in town

A.

We each opted for the three courses for $45 deal which gave excellent value. We started with the most excellent and fashionable Aperol Spritz. My entrée of arancini were superb generous, flavoursome and well seasoned. My partner's green salad was beautiful she said. My main of buccatini putanesca was very moreish, the pasta made in-house was correctly cooked. The sauce was also delicious if a little light on olives and anchovies for my taste. My companion's carbonara was a little bland with a small pool under-cooked egg at the bottom of her bowl and the pancetta lacked crunch. Our desserts were a let-down however. My panacotta although perfectly set and yet slightly wobbly, was lacking in flavour. I was looking for some vanilla notes. My partner's tiramisu was also lacking flavour and 'kick', where were the coffee and marsala? However the service was impeccable and prompt and the setting and atmosphere clean, bright and modern and thanks to acoustic ceiling tiles, we weren't overwhelmed by background noise, often the bane of modern restaurants with lots of hard surfaces. Overall a very pleasant experience, I recommend you try it.

P.

This is a cosy little place within easy distance of the beach itself. They served me a delicious brunch - exquisitely scrambled eggs with parsley and a dash of parmesan on two pieces of toasted ciabatta and a side of smoky bacon. The coffee is great too. Recommended.

M.

First time dining there tonight- fabulous service, yummy cheese and polenta appetizer followed by meatlovers pizza and salmon fettuccine- both yum- and finished off with gelato 😀 thank you very much for a lovely evening.

J.

Had a great meal and great service. Easily the best Italian in Kapiti.

A.

Food was nice, but the service was sooooo slow - we still didn't have our starters an hour after arriving.

M.

Great little Italian styled food place by the beach. Food was good and cocktails very popular so prepare to wait for them. Other than the wait, everything else is very good.

J.

The Aranchini was stunning. I had the Ragu pasta to follow which was beautiful. No room for dessert. Great professional service. Not in your face.

J.

Wow! This is a great addition to the food scene on the Kapiti Coast. I dined here last night - in a beautiful venue with smart, modern décor, very accommodating and yet with a light and spacious feel. It includes a great garden area for outdoor dining - with a clear pathway to/from the beach! The food - where to start? This is the place to dine if you are into seriously good food, prepared and presented with skill, imagination, care and flair. Inspired by traditional Italian food (the panzanella, for example, is amazing) but with an element of surprise, including in the very carefully curated Italian wine list. All food was beautifully presented and the service friendly, efficient and attentive. Prices are very reasonable for this level of wining and dining. The Surfer's Mistress is a revelation - I'll certainly be back!

L.

Food was tasty but cold and portion size is entree size in my opinion. Didnt feel that this was good value for what we got. Nice spot though and good ambience.

P.

Had dinner n cocktails. The fish was beautiful and so were the Margueritas. Affogato n liqueur too, delicious

A.

We absolutely love this place. Excellent food, excellent service and quirky decor. Try the bolognese and an aperol spritz. Bellissimo! !

D.

Group of 4. 2 meals were really good and 2 were ok. Bit overcooked. Nice surroundings. Place was full, perhaps one more staff member to serve. But will give another go.

V.

The food was beautiful, great staff, kids were happy, really loved it here.

D.

Really enjoyed dinning at this restaurant. The food was delicious, good service and great cocktails

R.

An awesome wee restaurant. The food is great and the service was good. I felt like I was back in Italy

D.

I wasn't sure about this place after first visit but quickly becoming a favourite. Lovely food, great service and atmosphere.

J.

Beautiful Italian food and lovely staff. Such an unexpected find but very pleased we visited!

D.

Great food and excellent service. We went at 5pm and wasnt too busy. Save room for the desserts!

T.

First class service and quality food. Very authentic and can just taste the freshness of the ingredients. The puttanesca is outstanding.

t.

Excellent food with exceptional service, the prices are very reasonable.

S.

Just been here first time. Top service Very attentive and define food. Will be a regular customer. Keep it up it was a pleasure.

C.

Excellent meals will go again

J.

Very nice stylish Restorant- the food was very nice but the Tiramisu was to die for !! Had a lovely evening there .♥️👍

D.

Great feel when entering this friendly establishment and the food and service was fantastic, thoroughly enjoyed our evening

H.

Delicious food and outstanding service. Will be back soon. Highly recommended to everyone.

L.

Fantastic as usual. Our favourite local. Food is delicious, service is great and the ambience is just right :-)

R.

Food was yum. Very nice ambiance too.

R.

I have dined here 3 times and enjoyed every occassion. Great ambience and service from the hosts and staff. Will come again!

M.

The food was good but service was slow and the waiters seemed stressed and not very friendly. Understaffed perhaps?

A.

A very happy family dinner tonight - Fantastic food, Great Wine and Attentive Service - by far the best restaurant in Paraparaumu. Looking forward to next time.

D.

A truly great dining experience which every one in our group truly enjoyed Had Margaretta pizza to start yum shared an antipasto platter wow what variety and had salmon and spinach pasta for a main so fresh and eldente Washed down with a bottle of Ohau Gravels Pinot Gris a fresh and lively little number Service was A1 Will be returning to see the Mistress very soon Cannot recommend highly enough

A.

Classic Italian dishes done well. Would highly recommend the blood orange gin and tonic, and the ragu.

a.

I love the ambience, good food, and nice people. My favorite Cafe in paraparaumu Beach.

J.

Had dinner tonight ordered fish and chicken meal both were delicious. Waitresses was great good food great service would recommend.

K.

Great authentic Italian meals. Super tasty. Lovey setting and service.

N.

Good meal at reasonable price. You do need to book. Typical Italian menu,not extensive.

D.

Really nice food. Great service too. The pastas are absolutely delicious.

K.

Great food, lovely decor - definitely recommend.

S.

It was amazing! Beautiful food, really friendly staff. Would definitely go back 😁

r.

Fantastic food and excellent service. The Ragu was the best.

T.

Excellent pasta dishes with home made pasta, lovely dessert, and a nice atmosphere. Will be returning!

Z.

Good food. Clean atmosphere. A bit pricey. But overall a good new place to try.

C.

Nice Food and ambience. Fab service.

P.

Love this place took the whole family last night & everyone enjoyed them selves great food & great service even when they are busy.

P.

Did was great but waiters kept giving dish to wrong person at table

K.

First time dining service excellent food amazing

P.

Great food and service, I'll definitely be back

U.

Lovely meal and excellent service as always.

g.

great service and great food. would recommend to all. fair pricing.

M.

Excellent food and service.

B.

Very nice food, friendly service.

D.

Top quality Italian freshly prepared food located near the beach.

C.

Fabulous place for authentic Italian cuisine. A real gem for the Kapiti coast visitors

C.

Lovely friendly service and a nice meal.

R.

Great service and menu in a lovely ambient environment.

L.

Really enjoyed our meal

B.

Great food and service

J.

Superb food! Great atmosphere! Great service!

S.

Exquisite food and excellent service. Not cheap but worth it!

M.

Really good food, great service and atmosphere.

S.

Always a great evening at Surfers Mistress. Food and service is great.

T.

Nice atmosphere. Good food and service. Will return

A.

The staff were very tired, food was OK but not stunning

J.

Excellent food,Service great. nice surroundings.

M.

Great people, great environment, and great food at a good price. Go!

c.

It was delicious

D.

Lovely pasta and delicious pizza.

A.

Lovely ambience, great food & wine, lovely staff

J.

Great food good service at good prices

L.

Pizza delicious and lamb dish melted in your mouth. Yummo

J.

Awesome food and service!

D.

Fantastic service and great food.

S.

Great food loved the decor

D.

Good One..

L.

Amazing food GF pasta cooked to perfection.

j.

Very attentive waiters and delicious food

P.

Excellent food, friendly service.

D.

Great food and excellent service

L.

Amazing service and food is fantastic

C.

Lovely food and service!

R.

Food great, service great

A.

Good food, relaxed atmosphere

J.

Best italian on the Kapiti Coast!

G.

Delicious food and great location👍

D.

Great food!

D.

Best Italian restaurant in Kapiti

J.

Service was a bit slow with no smiles🙃

E.

Great food and service

L.

Perfect mama mia !!

D.

Awesome !

A.

Actual Italian food.

A.

Great Italian food

A.

Awesome

A.

Nice atmosphere

P.

Very nice 👍

J.

Booked here the other week and got great food and drinks, and had amazing service from Caitlin and the other staff. They were really accommodating when we asked if we could sit outside. Definitely recommend and will be coming again :)

E.

Excellent food and service. Lovely relaxed atmosphere

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