The Best Places in Wellington to Take Your Mum this Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Treat mum like the queen she is with a sojourn somewhere a little bit special for brunch, lunch or dinner.
You love your mum, and if you're looking for ways to spoil the leading lady in your life, we're here to help. Because let's face it — your favourite underground bar is a bit too dingy. Your go-to ramen joint is a bit of a lazy pick for the woman who gave you, you know, life.
This is your chance to deliver something momentous. Something memorable — and earn some serious brownie points on the side. Whether you're going for a boozy brunch, a luxuriously long lunch or dinner somewhere a little bit special, here are our top picks of places to take mum this Mother's Day.
Top image: Hippotamus at the QT
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Coene's Provisions
103 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay
Stunning ocean views in a seaside eatery infused with yachting history.
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Egmont Street Eatery
15-21 Dixon Street, Wellington CBD
We usually don't recommend going down dark alleyways, but for Egmont Street Eatery we'll make an exception.
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Seashore Cabaret
160 The Esplanade, Lower Hutt
An old rowing club turned wonderland, it’s fast and fun, and hard to fault.
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Nikau Gallery Cafe
101 Wakefield St, Wellington
Nikau routinely pops up in Wellingtonian's conversation as a cafe favourite.
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Kazaguruma
272 Cuba Street, Wellington
Contemporary Japanese food in the heart of Cuba Street.
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Restaurant Amok - CLOSED
18 Majoribanks Street, Wellington
This new opening specialises in hand-rolled pasta and dishes cooked on charcoal.
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Bottega
462 Adelaide Road, Wellington
This new bite-sized Italian deli comes from the brains behind Cicio Cacio Osteria.
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Dockside Restaurant & Bar
Queens Wharf, Wellington
A delectably expansive menu to enjoy in a twinkling location on the waterfront.
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Belén Vegan Bakery
Masons Lane, Wellington
Doughnuts, pies, croissants, cakes — and not one animal harmed in the process.
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The Lido Cafe - CLOSED
81 Victoria Street
The much-loved Victoria Street favourite is back and better than ever.
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1154 Pastaria
132 Cuba Street
Come to this new Bresolin-led opening for two things: pasta and natural wine.
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Spring Kitchen
203 Lambton Quay, Wellington
This modern fusion restaurant showcases the flavours of India and Southeast Asia.
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Hippopotamus Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
90 Cable Street
One of Wellington's swishiest French restaurants.