Reviews of Capitol Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Wellington (Wellington).

Capitol Restaurant

304 Reviews

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10 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Reviews of Capitol Restaurant

D.

Went there last night. Delicious food and great service. Fried squid, oysters and the chocolate puddings are highly recommended.

t.

great food done simply. elephant fish, from the shark family was meaty and perfectly partnered with some velvety mash and crunchy smoky charred broccolini. Cloudy bay clams were sublime and service was fun and efficient.

L.

We had a grate dinner for celebrate my husband's birthday. All of food are delicious.

J.

Can almost always guarantee a great dining experience here, so was not disappointed. The clam starter was full of flavour. I’m a big fan of the pumpkin gnocchi and all it’s buttery goodness, and the WOAP venison and oyster pie was a big hit! That and great service made for a great night out.

J.

Amazing food, one of the best pork schnitzels I've ever had...highly recommend.

G.

If you are reading this because you need somewhere to eat tonight. Good luck. If you’re looking for a place for a couple of weeks; get on the phone now. Capitol is always brilliant and always popular. The Bluff oysters were fat and delicious. As was the liver and the lamb shoulder. You cannot go wrong.

W.

Very professional table service. The entrees were devine. Good gap between each course. Loved the time I spent there.

G.

I've visited Capitol several times and had been keen to head back to savour their stylish bistro food - inclduing distinctive offal dishes (lambs brain dish was a standout)- matched with interesting wines and expert service. Our experience was memorable. With the help of our expert waitress we chose our whole meal from the specials menu and shared everything which made it feel like a personally crafted degustation, without overeating.

F.

Delicious food, lovely staff- worth every cent! And thier covid protocols are beyond reproach.

A.

6.30 booking for 4 Greeter and table service very good. Great location. Food passable. Acoustics terrible. Shocked to be asked to leave at 8pm as table reserved for another party Overall: Expensive

G.

One of the best beef fillet i've ever had. The place is small, with few tables on the corner of a building. We waited quite a lot for our meal but they offered us a very good squid. Staff very gentle. A really delicious meal.

L.

Hospitality , ambience, food all amazing but unfortunately we had to book at 5-15 which was fine by us as we thought main at 6pm? But as soon as we'd finished our starter they zoomed in with our main at 5-45!!! The food and service was amazing but that quick timing was terrible as we'd had it spelt out to us very clearly that 2 hours was our limit but as we had last bite of starters our main was presented! So nice but terribly rushed!

A.

I had a really great experience here. The food was great, the service was amazing and the cocktails were also really nice. If you haven't been then go! I will be going back.

M.

went there tonight, first time and had the prawn linguine. it doesn’t look like much, you’d even question if there’s seasoning BUT BOY WAS I WRONG. So rich in flavour. Perfectly cooked. I think I’m obsessed. Plus the oysters were the creamiest fattiest oysters I’ve never had

C.

Perfect combo of excellent service & delicious food. Great place to celebrate any occasion.

T.

Àwesome food and staff thoroughly enjoyed the visit would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone thanks awesome team

T.

Food here is incredible. Every menu. Staff are always exceptional, they never ask how the meal is when you have food in your mouth! As a 6ft guy, elbow space is limited. It's just unfortunately cramped. But I keep going back because it's sooo good.

J.

Delicious scallops and steak. Sticky date pudding was brilliant. Efficient and friendly service.

D.

I only been here for breakfast and it is really good, their pancake is a must try if you are fan of puffy pancakes like me. The service is excellent

A.

Lovely evening out for my birthday. Cutlery needed replacement due to leftovers 😔. Antipasto was great and I was impressed with my meal but my partners lamb was somewhat overcooked, she might not have minded but I was very disappointed. If I was to say anything about the place, the service was top notch. Our waitress deserved her tip 🤗

w.

A group of 4 of us, great place to catch up, have a meal in a comfortable atmosphere. Good wine and service. I really enjoyed the fish. Lovely restaurant, flavorful dinner and good portion size, great & friendly service, thanks for a special dinner evening ! We will come back, with a booking this time, have to try their entrees and dessert next time.

P.

Nice but too expensive...portions were small e.g. desert tiny $17! Not good value

R.

It is such a lovely restaurant. Everything we had was perfect. Cheryl helped us to organise an 8 people dinner. She really took care of us and we could not have a better time. The food was amazing. Every dishes we had was a blast. Will definitely come back again.

A.

Amazing, quality cuisine, beautiful crockery and a long wine list.

l.

Great restaurant and wonderful staff. Went here for the first time last week, food was really great. simple well presented and bursting with flavour. Staff were really helpful, next time I'm in Wellington we will be returning.

A.

Capitol Lighting has beautiful lighting for all tastes and budgets. More importantly, they have a knowledgeable staff. Sales associate Helen was absolutely fantastic. She gave me a tour around the show room and picked, suggested a light exactly for me and my purpose. She made the purchase process streamline considering I was in Florida m, purchasing a chandelier. Excellent experience. Attentive service, excellent margaritas and very tasty meals

S.

Delicious menu, reassured by staff checking we has signed in and all wearing masks.

H.

Never ever disappointed ! The staff are super friendly and eager to help. The food is the best - fresh and imaginative. A very comprehensive wine list. Excellent martini espresso !

R.

Have to say I really enjoyed my visit here. We arrived here before 9 hoping to get a bite to eat and fortunately the kitchen was still open. The service there was excellent and the staff were very friendly. They have a great selection of drinks to choose from and the food menu is also very good, in addition to this they also have specials. The food was excellent and I look forward to going back there

A.

By far the tastiest main meal I've had in Wellington yet! We started with fresh oysters 😋 then had an asparagus entree with chorizo and egg which was amazing. Like Amazing! And then the Market Fish on green olive caponata for main. If I wasn't so full from the delicious food I would have ordered another main because it was just beyond tasty 👌🏻👌🏻 Staff were attentive and the restaurant had a great wine list for wine both by the glass and the bottle. Would love to see a dairy free dessert option on the menu.

K.

As recent residents of Oriental Bay, Capitol quickly became our favourite restaurant. The food is always outstanding, I highly recommend the parmesan coated lamb, although the fish dishes are also a real stand out. Lovely ambience, relaxed but highly professional and the staff are never less than utterly charming.

R.

Lovely restaurant, flavorful dinner and good portion size, great & friendly service, thanks for a special dinner evening ! While we are unable to travel overseas it has been such a special treat to have a Spanish meal in Wellington The service, food and drink selection is outstanding and the milk pudding dessert an absolute delight

E.

We've just had a superb meal at Capitol. The wait staff couldn't have been nicer, more helpful or friendly; full of personality and they really know their stuff. I had the best lamb I've had in years, so good I was tempted to lick the plate. I couldn't manage dessert, but I know it would have been incredible. 10/10 to wait staff and chefs, thank you so much for a memorable evening.

W.

First time there for Dinner. Very good food, except Dessert not so good. Staff very friendly. Will be going back.

J.

Excellent all around. We walked in without a booking, but it was on the late side and they gave us a table. The place is very small with a really cramped kitchen. The service was prompt and they have an excellent selection of wines by the glass. I enjoyed that. We ordered the bread/butter which was a very small serving, only 1 slice cut in half. We then ordered the bruschetta was quite good, but also very small. I had the amazing : House smoked cheddar and ricotta gnocchi with burnt butter. Really spot on, but very filling, even with a smaller portion.

G.

A relatively casual atmosphere but it never ceases to amaze me how they can produce such amazing food from such a tiny kitchen. Always options abound for any taste and the daily specials are always worth sampling. I definitely recommend their Saturday brunch offerings. Very good wine list and helpful attentive staff are always nearby.

L.

Had dinner here before going to a show, we had pre-warned them of our need to leave early and they went out of their way to make sure we were well fed and on time. Excellent food and great service. The restaurant is a bit crowded but I guess the area is quite small and they want to maximise use of the space. I have driven past Capitol for some years with out knowing how good it was. Tried yesterday and found a real gem. Great menu and wine list. Top food and pleasant staff. Keen visit again soon.

A.

Ive been going to Capitol for years (probably about 20 years) it is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington; its not cheap and it is a small venue. Last night i was surprised the place had been turned into a childcare facility. Thankfully the large table with all the kids were just leaving. What happens if you pay for a baby sitter and a taxi and get to the really nice venue looking forward to a nice night out, you can quite easily part with $500 for an evening out, that has just been ruined by someone else’s little darlings. A quality establishment like Capitol should have an age limit for entry like 12 years old.

D.

Fantastic service and superb food. They are dealing incredibly well with the restrictions of reopening as we have entered alert level 2. Will definitely visit again next time I am in Wellington. Cosy, warm inviting atmosphere with wait staff who pay attention and go the extra mile.

D.

Delightful restaurant. Great food snd very professional staff

S.

Fab lunch with old friends. Could not fault. Very busy lunch time yet the service was spot on & the food delicious. Please open in Dunedin!

S.

Really nice service. Kind staff. Oysters were amazing but the rest of the food was a little mediocre for a fancy restaurant.

L.

Nice food and atmosphere but overall a bit stingy....the meal, well-cooked and with fresh and nice ingredients were nonetheless a little simple and humble for the $30. My saffron parpadelle had none of the taste or colour of saffron and when asked for the chocolate pudding crème fraîche accompaniment to be replaced by coconut yogurt due to a lactose intolerance, which I know was available on the menu, they said that it would be at extra cost and the waiter didn’t suggest any other replacement :/

A.

My word... This place isn't the cheapest but my God is it worth every single cent! We came here to celebrate a special occasion and ended up getting starters, mains, sides and a bottle of wine. I got the squid for starters (very delicious but probably not enough to share portion wise) and ended with a steak. By far, the best steak I've living in New Zealand, perfectly cooked and full of flavour, the wine sauce was absolutely gorgeous and the potatoes that came with it were equally fantastic. We ended up getting some extra potatoes on the side which actually worked really well as the portion sizes aren't particularly huge. Overall, absolutely loved my visit to Capital and will DEFINITELY be coming back in future for more!

r.

Wow!! Superb meal. Clams to die for. Lambsfry, wonderful cocktails and the service was spot on. Highly recommend.

R.

I was been with my friend today. The athmosphere of capitol restaurant was so confident and waiters are really kind to explain the menu & food. I order Antipasto, oyster, beef fillet and desert with some wines. The price is so reasonable and quality is good as well. I highly recomend to try Antipasto dish, you can try a lot of taste & flavour. If you travel wellington i really want to try this restaurant while you travel thank you !!

W.

Amazing food Lovely well trained staff Great wine selection Top end player in the restaurant game. Highly recommend

M.

Delicious fine dining place! Food is very well crafted and is simply amazing! Portions are not really big and a bit pricey, but it's worth it.

J.

I been in Wellington for the past week and by far, this was one of the better restaurants in Wellington. The food was perfectly presented and prepared. I had the swordfish and it was awesome. The staff was very attentive. All in all, it was a great experience

H.

If you are looking for that really special meal, this is the place to visit. The food is worth every penny and good portion sizes too. Staff friendly, delicious wines & champagne. Treat yourself before you head home. You won't regret it.

J.

Fantastic staff and pretty good food

E.

The meals were great and I was well looked after! Awesome single diner experience 👍

S.

Wonderful experience with my family for dinner! Wonderful staff, prompt and courteous service! Main course char grilled beef with potato was beautifully cooked and the chocolate pudding with creme fraiche was wonderful! Highly recommend!

G.

Good food well cooked and presented. Extensive wine list. Tables are a bit close together. Waitress was excellent and knew the menu very well.

G.

When you go to the capital you need to go to the capitol restaurant. Great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. To top it off the lamb dish was excellent with a side order of beans. When ordering dessert, we're asked if we want coffee at the same time or afterwards. Thank you.

F.

My wife and I had entree, main and desert, Both ordered diferent meals and each meal was fantastic, Will definitely be back, I would rate the taste , selection and creativity of the meals, not to mention the fantastic service as 7 stars out of 5. Thanks to Rebeca, Jeremy and Oualide, (sorry for any misspelling of names) for the superb dining out experience. Thank you.

J.

On the east edge of the Wellington CBD and next to a theatre. A somewhat upscale place that also allows for more casual dining. Good cross selection of dishes available with brunch on weekends. This would be a good place to have a meal or a drink after seeing a movie next door.

O.

Amazing food for lunch (pumpkin and carrot soup and smoked salmon) and the wait staff was kind. Our waitress went above and behind to help us find out where to get a great cheese board, naming different NZ cheeses to try.

S.

We visited for lunch. Cannot fault the service it was exceptional, our server was a fountain of knowledge she told us everything from ingredients used right down to the cooking method used for each dish. Capitol is definitely trying to achieve "simple done right" with their menu, but it was much to simple, dare I say bland? Spaghetti was not al dente and lacked a desirable punch. Whilst the wagu was well priced, the dish needed a lift. Even the potatoes were plain and lacked seasoning. We were recommended Capitol by a chef friend but will not be returning for lunch. Our hope is that the dinner menu shines. Will give that a go when we next visit Wellington in the hope that the restaurant lives up to expectations in the evenings.

J.

Absolutely amazing. Everything on each of our plates was spectacular. Would definitely dine there again next time I visit Wellington. The lamb brains were a spectacular surprise.

B.

Fantastic food and ok service. We went during Wellington on a plate and they were very busy. I'd like to go back when it's not as manic to do it justice. Worth a visit for the seafood.

M.

I was really impressed the lamb rack but my two friends were disappointed with thier dishes (fish of the day and steak). The food is pricey but the Booze is just ridiculously priced here. Wouldn't risk it again I don't think.

N.

Other whanau ate here and enjoyed it. We met up with them after they had paid the bill and moved to a bigger table. Although we weren't eating there they poured glasses of chilled water for us and kept them topped up till we eventually left.

B.

A delightful evening. Amazing service and atmosphere, but most importantly the food was fantastic. I recommend the antipasto platter, lamb shank and sticky date pudding.

J.

Food and service were both exceptional, and the waitstaff extremely friendly! I recommend their gnocchi, and anything off the wine list. Will definitely be back for round two!

S.

One of my favourite restaurants in Wellington. Food is always consistently wonderful - fresh and exciting selection. Great service and ticks all boxes for me.

L.

Only went here for the gluten free chocolate molten cake. It was good but served a bit cold in the centre. The cream was tart which was a refreshingly balance to the sweetness of the cake.

G.

Fabulous! Great food, lovely staff, small and attractive restaurant.

G.

We’ve enjoyed every bite of our meals and dessert. For me, Capitol is The Star of our Welly!

N.

Lamb rump. Succulent. Tender. Full of flavor. Presenting it on a bed of various canned beans took away from it. Since there were no vegetables in the dish ordered a side of spinach which was swimming in a bowl of some watery liquid with the stringy stems still attached and enough garlic to kill the entire cast of "What We Do In The Shadows". Capitol cocktail was disappointing because the luxardo overwhelmed the cocktail so much I could not taste the primary spirit of gin. Overall disappointing.

R.

We went for lunch. Our waitress was professional and attentive. The risotto and wild venison tartare was exquisite. Compliments to the chef!

V.

Steaks here are great!! Excellent service always warm and friendly. Although lunch wasn’t as good as dinner, it was still okay.

T.

Really quality food in a small restaurant the mains ate good but what really stands out is the desert and service the service is polite and fast and the desert are really great I had a chocolate foundant with cream fresh but the other things on the menu sound good as well since it's a small restaurant I recommend booking ahead other wise you might not get a table

S.

The food here is quite delicious and so are the desserts. Besides, the atmosphere lets us feel much warm and welcomed.

L.

Excellent food. Creative menu and tasty variety of dishes to suit all tastes. Staff are helpful with suggestions, friendly and attentive.

R.

Amazing food and service, and very professional. One of the best places to eat in the city in my opinion.

J.

Consistently outstanding food, service & beverage offering. Ideal restaurant for a casual lunch to a celebration dinner. Especially a fan of their Amaro offering.

J.

One of my favourite places for breakfast in the city - never disappoints and the memories just keep coming back as to why I love the place. Yes people make the occasion but this place just makes the experience sooooo good.

S.

Delicious food. Great atmosphere. Loved our evening out with friends and family.

K.

Great food and impeccable service from a lovely Brazilian waitress.10/10

L.

excellent food and service, love how the menu keeps the classics but changes up other things. A well run spot

i.

Excellent service, awesome coffee (even by Wgtn high standards) - both of us had to have 2 Staff were very attentive and friendly even though it was a busy time and we only had coffee - felt very well looked after

J.

Classic modern bistro, really great food. Simple and delicious, with a twist. Lovely staff who go the extra mile.

S.

My favourite restaurant in Wellington for lunch or dinner. Never disappoints! Consistently good food and service in a great location.

R.

Lovely restaurant we had a big group and all went so well top marks all round and the food exceptional

Y.

Delicious fresh food. Perfect meal, excellent service, great atmosphere too.

N.

Always attentive service with knowledgabke staff. Beautiful dishes and luscious wines.

D.

Always great food, and the staff are fantastic!!!

E.

Good spot to enjoy dinner with friends but not exceptional.

J.

Excellent food and service, only disappointment was they forgot our sides. They did however, remove the order without issue.

O.

Dinner, Great food, great service, prices on the high side. People dining around us young and older, upscale people.

D.

Great food! And our Scottish waitress was so good

R.

Great food and great service. If you are looking for delicious well presented food I recommend you try out Capitol.

A.

Excellent experience. Attentive service, excellent margaritas and very tasty meals

D.

Some of the best food I've had it for a while fantastic service great Fresh Produce

B.

Everything we ordered was amazing! You can't go wrong with the specials, even the more adventurous ones.

H.

Beaut locally-sourced, innovative food & v professional, friendly staff. Often v busy. No reservations.

A.

Fantastic food and service. I really enjoyed my lunch here in the weekend.

M.

Sensational food with a wide variety, wonderful service and atmosphere. Highly recommended for lovers of fine food!

D.

Lovely food, awesome service. Really enjoyed the whiskey. Will come back.

K.

Forget Logan Brown, Capitol is Wellington's best fine dining restaurant! The food is out of this world and service exceptional.

R.

Amazing baked eggs with creamy greens and white beans. Warming and comforting like a favourite jumper!Thanks team.

R.

Very nice food and excellent service, even on a busy night!

J.

An excellent menu, close to the bars and cinemas. The food is always amazing, and the service attentive

C.

Yum. We had a good time, excellent chat with the server about the food and it was great quality to boot. Worth it.

S.

Great food with great service! Lamb fillet was excellent.

W.

Superb food, exceptional service.

L.

Amazing service. Professional and friendly staff. Food was absolutely amazing!

K.

I have been coming here for years and the food and service continues to get better and better. World class bistro in the heart of Wellington.

s.

Awesome food, fantastic service, totally recommended!

K.

Excellent service and food, very happy and will be back many times :)

c.

Amazing staff in all aspects. Food and service is superb.

R.

Great staff and excellent quality food!

L.

Always a good place to eat. Great service and food

D.

Marvelous food, great balance of flavors, excellent service

S.

Great food, great atmosphere and great service

A.

Great variety of food. Not a lot of tables, need to book.

R.

Waitress was very helpful and the food we had was very nice.

K.

Enjoyed the pasta entree's I had, gnocchi is definitely a must try

E.

One of the more expensive places I've been but the service is excellent and the food is worthy of special occasions.

B.

Really good, honest food, always extremely tasty!

Y.

Very tasty dishes. Lamb fillet is paticulay good.

M.

Fantastic restaurant and service is amazing

R.

Great Food on a Plate meal - the dessert was a standout!

A.

Good food and wine; not too pricy

S.

nice experience and good service, find the dining room very cramped, its not nice getting up and bumping chairs with people every time.

k.

Fabulous meal, great ambience, engaging staff!

D.

Best squid I have had in years. Great service.

M.

great food and atmosphere!

J.

Very tasty, however portion is a bit small

M.

Staff xmas lunch was beautiful.

C.

Great brunch spot. Bacon is always on point.

B.

Excellent food and a great atmosphere.

T.

good food staff were ok

N.

Nice meal. Had the veal which was very nice

C.

Service was fantastic as was the food.

S.

Amazing meal and fantastic staff!!

J.

Outstanding dinner tonight with wonderful service

S.

Great service great food and great wine

F.

Went to Capitol for a work dinner. It was very nice.

J.

I am very satisfied with the food of that restaurant.

R.

Excellent NZ food and wine selection

k.

Amazing food ,amazing staff ...Amazing place .

R.

Wonderful oysters. Great service.

S.

Amazing professional friendly service highly recommend .

J.

Amazing, as always!

S.

Gorgeous food great service

J.

Great food every time.

D.

Stunning food, highly recommended.

K.

Good food but expensive!

L.

Good service and food

D.

Highly recommend the fish of the day!

D.

Best brunch in town

R.

Always has great foood

C.

Really REALLY good pancakes.

R.

Good, but you'll pay for it

T.

Perfect brunch with friends...

J.

First class food and service

P.

Excellent service and food

J.

Fabulous meal and service

T.

Great service and food

S.

Best scrambled eggs

R.

Never fails to satisfy

S.

Always great!

S.

Stylish but simple

P.

Good for lunch

M.

Entire meal excellent

p.

Top 5 in the Capital

K.

Yummy!!

J.

Always good😀

P.

Excellent

A.

Great food

T.

Amazing

R.

Great service

M.

Great service

i.

(Translated) Superb address! The roasted nectarines were to die for! The service is impeccable, professional and not at all stuffy. If we didn't live 17000km from here we would come back often. (Original) Superbe adresse! Les nectarines grillées étaient à tomber! Le service est impeccable, professionnel et pas du tout guindé. Si nous habitions pas à 17000km d’ici nous reviendrions souvent.

V.

(Translated) Very good, great liver, I recommend it. The price is a bit high although the food is good so if you pass by this place you will like it. (Original) Muy bueno, el hígado genial, lo recomiendo. El precio es un poco elevado aunque la comida es buena así que si pasas por aquí este lugar te gustará.

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