Reviews for The Ambeli

by Danny W.
28th September 2011

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A group of four of us were thoroughly impressed with our 8-course degustation with wine matching. The menu and wine list were specially designed. Each dish was intricately and rather brilliantly conceived and prepared. The service struck a good balance between formality and conviviality. Three of the courses were sweet, and these were absolutely top notch too. The Ambeli makes a valuable contribution to a town where menus frequently resort to tired ‘classics’ and clichés. Innovation was in this case happily balanced with a comforting, intimate quality that avoids the unsatisfying frippery of purely avante-garde fare. Absolutely superb, really.

by Natalie
8th May 2012

My husband and I had fantastic meals here last Saturday night. We were looking for a restaurant on par with other Wellington greats like Logan Brown, Martin Bosley’s, The White House etc and we weren’t disappointed – in fact, I loved the intimate atmosphere of Ambeli very similar to the White House and the food was definitely on par. The staff were very attentive, helpful and friendly. The food was amazing. Would definitely go back there again in a heartbeat!

by s a.
8th April 2010

I was looking for somewhere to take my parents on our last night in Wellington (over from the UK) and found Ambeli featured on this website. We had a terrific evening: the food was delicious — imaginative and sensitive taste combinations without being too far over the top for my parents’ tastes. The quality of ingredients (emphasised on the website) was obvious, and the wine list was thoughtfully chosen (and individual wines recommended by knowledgeable staff). The service was impeccable: attentive without being overbearing. We’ll look forward to dining here again on our next visit — if we can get a table!

by sara
17th December 2008

Service was outstanding, wine list extensive, food incredible!!! The restaurant had wonderful ambience and though I had no experience with spanish wine the waiter recommended something perfect. The foods presentation was beautiful and tasted devine. Would recommend to anyone!

by Katy O.
22nd August 2007

We went to The Ambeli on a Saturday night to celebrate my husbands birthday, there was a group of 6 of us. It was fantastic. The restaurant was full but you never felt rushed at all, the staff were all amazingly attentive and the food delicious. Everybody loved their meals, there were no disappointments at all. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed, the decor very tasteful. It wasn’t a cheap night out but it was worth every $ in my opinion. By the way, the haloumi as an entree was so yummy!

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