My husband and I were in Wellington for a long weekend and Nikau had been recommended to us. It was so good we went twice. The food is beautifully cooked, presented and the staff are amazing. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and their service was friendly, efficient and fun. These people care about you and the experience... More

Wow, the pancakes with spiced apple syrup is to die for! From our party of five this morning three had the pancakes and all were ready to lick the plate clean (thank goodness, we are have good manners!). The other two had eggs, which were reported to be just as finger linking good.

I'm a long time fan of Nikau. I've never had a bad experience here and they always have interesting new seasonal items on the menu, alongside favourites like the kedgeree ( which is so good that entire tables order kedgeree all round). Excellent coffee, incredibly tempting baking and friendly service mean I'm back here again and again, bringing friend from... More

I have been here twice. First for a lovely lunch with my eldest [super critical] son. Second for breakfast with my gorgeous husband. Both visits have been extremely good. Located with in the City Art Gallery it's the perfect place pre or post viewing the current exhibition. Lunch was absolutely delicious my son and I enjoyed a fantastic bean hearty... More

This little restaurant is worth hunting for,tucked away behind the art gallery in civic square, a short walk from the waterfront it's simply superb. The cooks here give a damn. The love is on the plate as they say on those cooking shows. Don't expect fancy but it's beautifully cooked flavourful food. The best lunch in town

On a recent visit to Wellington we were taken here for lunch by friends. On the whole, it was very nice but maybe more of a place to eat with adults than with children.We had three main dishes: the kedgeree, the mussels and the haloumi. Of those, the kedgeree was by far the winner: it was creamy and chock full... More

Very friendly and attentive waiters, great spot to sit outside on a sunny day. They do an excellent coffee and nice meals. Would recommend

As a local I can honestly say this is the best of New Zealand eating. Fresh ingredients, simple menu, but everything is absolutely delicious. It's always busy and hence a bit noisy, but that's just a sign of its success. Have the kedgeree, it's legendary.

Try the sage fried eggs. They are wonderful (but shut your eyes to the amount of butter). Good coffee and pleasant service. Light and airy decor.