ombra

really appreciated the prompt andfriendly hospitality from staff who made me feel welcomed.

the bruschetta bread was soft and the avo/tomato/olive 🥑 🍅 flavours worked nicely. the tarakihi market fish🐟 and green beans was well cooked. a tad bit oily for my liking, but the taste was spot on.

would recommend for any wellingtonians or anyone wanting a good italian experience in the heart of cuba street.

great ambience and perhaps some of the other dishes were better choices or we caught them on a bad day. undercooked risotto and the second time it came back it could still have been cooked more but we had waited quite a while by then. most of the staff were veryfriendlybut one of the more senior (i think) waitress wasn’t very apologetic (and wasn’t veryfriendlywhen we complained) for the food or wait time which just made the whole experience disappointing.

really enjoyed our dinner at ombra. staff werefriendlyand attentive. food was reasonably priced and delicious. great atmosphere - would recommend for a cosy dinner.

i came here for lunch and had a pizza and it was very tasty and tasted very authentic would highly recommend. the staff were veryfriendlyand gave us a rundown on the restaurant and all the items on the menu which was really nice.

one of the best italian resturants i've been to, with best quality and delicious food. good vibesfriendlystaff. will visit this place next time i visit wellington.

great vibes, andfriendlystaff who arent one bit pushy. the food was ok, we are vegetarian so had the risotta with avo/lemon which was not too creamy, gnocchi was saved by the kale, aracini was my fave with the sweet and savoury balance, and polenta (not photographed) was really not worth it.

very pleasant experience. portion sizes were a bit small. great staff andfriendlyservice. we had a late lunch and place was still busy. deserves a thumbs up.

a lively place withfriendlyservice and ambiance. the gnocchi is so delicious and tasty. polenta chips, light and fluffy. broccolini and beans are fresh and nice. meatballs with lentil dressing and a light curry flavour. overall would definitely recommend this eatery!

one of the best italian food i have ever had. their pizzas are super tempting and totally filling and not big at all. staff is veryfriendlyand the whole vibe/ atmosphere is very relaxed. evenings are special fun here. it’s a busy place and the food is great.

wonderful first experience that we couldn't stop raving about. for us the stars of the meal were definitely the pork belly saltimbocca and black truffle pecorino, absolutely delicious. potions were on the tiny side, although it is supposed to be tapas/small plates style. bresaola was good. pizza topping was a bit watery but the base was great and crispy with some good chewiness. beef meatballs were well seasoned and filled with an oozing cheese centre. we tried an array of desserts, and my personal favourite among them was the orange almond tart, but they were all delicious. recommend trying the honey and fig pannacotta as well. dessert portions were even tinier. excellent service! the staff were extremelyfriendlyand patient in explaining how to make the best out of our dining experience (we did not come at a busy time). also the stripped down interior really made a warm, unique atmosphere. we will definitely come back if we find ourselves in wellington again.

the only problem is knowing what to pick...

we came in for a light lunch and left a few pounds heavier. but it tasted well worth the added calories and future run to work off those calories.

sharing is the only way to go at ombra, and i love lots of small plates. word of warning, dont expect alot of food for your money, but each small bite is well worth its pricey price tag.

we started with the blue cheese and artichoke #arancini. it was crispy, salty, creamy, and oozing with cheesy goodness. one was not enough, but it tempted my tastebuds for the next dish.

second was the mortadella with mascarpone on fried dough (aka pizza frizze). i normally dislike pressed meats, but the mortadella combined with mascarpone was devine.

third up was the smoked salmon frittata with broccoli. the least favourite of my dishes but a decent frittata nonetheless. well seasoned and nicely set.

lastly was the duck ragu with polenta. a dish i should love, but only liked. the duck was tender and the ragu full of flavour. the polenta needed something. it relied on the ragu to give it any flavour. i thing a polenta should be able to stand on its own.

the atmosphere at ombra is also a bonus. its usually full and buzzing with chatter. the couple next to you are close enough to touch but far enough to not have to.

the service wasfriendlyand attentive.

a well deserved 4.

great food and great service.  we loved everything we tried.  even though it was really busy all the staff werefriendlyand went out of their way to make sure we had a great meal and a great experience.  will  definitely be going back next time we are in wellington.

came here for a birthday dinner with my parents and a few friends from auckland. we all ordered separate dishes and shared them which worked out perfectly for the few that don't eat much.

the pork belly was the star of the night along with the chicken pollo pizza. the tri-coloured gnocchi was also to die for. all the food was very tasty and easy to eat.

service was nothing extraordinary, just your standardfriendlywellington service. i'd definitely recommend this place to friends and family.

went to ombra for the first time today and thought their menu had a really nice selection and actually quite cheap!

i had the rosemary, sea salt and olive oil pizza as i wasn't that hungry. it was a good size for me but probably not if you're starving! my vegan friend ordered the kumara gnocchi thinking it would be veganfriendlybut it had cream in it (he did not ask the waitress to be fair!).

the interior was really cool and quite refined. a nice big space so you don't feel sandwiched! service was fast andfriendlytoo

i.d is always required due to how they are licensed. i had to walk home and get mine which was a bit of a pain but understandable.

the polenta fries (which were actually cubes) were really nice!

overall i would definitely come here again.

came here with two friends who are wellingtonians who recommended this place. its an italian tapas restaurant with a modern clean layout andfriendlyservice.

had a pizzetta, polenta chips, beef meatballs, kumara gnocci and whole flounder, along with three lattes.

overall was good, meatballs were most flavourful, polenta could have used more seasoning. portions are on the smallish side, but collectively filling for all of us. priced at 75$ all up, wasnt too bad considering a wide range of dishes.

coffee was amazing; would come back for the coffee definitely.

pretty good at 3andahalf yums