Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Chow
FUSION $$$
(
www.chow.co.nz
; 45 Tory St; dishes $7-24; noon-midnight; )
Well-oiled Chow is a
stylish pan-Asian restaurant-cum-bar, popular with folk with a penchant for zingy food in
sociable surroundings, and creative cocktails. Daily deals, free wi-fi, and the fun Library
bar (
Click here
) through the back door.
Scopa
ITALIAN $$$
(
www.scopa.co.nz
;
cnr Cuba & Ghuznee Sts; mains $16-26; 8am-late Mon-Fri, 9am-late Sat &
Sun; )
Authentic pizza, pasta and gnocchi make dining at this modern
cucina
a plea-
sure. The
bianche
(white) pizzas make a refreshing change as do the
pizzaiolo
(pizzas of
the week). Watch the groovy 'Cubans' from a seat in the window. Lunchtime specials;
sexy evenings complete with cocktails.
Ombra
ITALIAN $$$
(
www.ombra.co.nz
;
199 Cuba St; snacks & small plates $4-18; 10am-late; )
This Venetian-
style
bacaro
(taverna) dishes up mouth-watering Italian fare in a lively, warm atmo-
sphere. Admire the on-trend distressed interior while sipping an aperitif then share tasty
morsels like
arancino
(fried risotto ball),
pizzette
(minipizza) and meatballs. Round
things off with a classic dessert such as tiramisu or saffron and honey pannacotta.
Deliz-
ioso!
Capitol
MODERN NZ $$$
(
www.capitolrestaurant.co.nz
;
cnr Kent Tce & Majoribanks St; mains $22-36; noon-2.30pm &
5.30-9.30pm)
This consistent culinary star serves simple, seasonal fare using premium
local ingredients, carefully prepared with a nod to the classic Italian style. Try the
parmesan-crusted lamb's liver. The dining room is a bit cramped and noisy, but elegant
nonetheless, and who's going to gripe when presented with such fine cuisine? It's well
worth a wait at the wee bar (no dinner bookings).
Great India
INDIAN $$$
(
www.greatindia.co.nz
;
141 Manners St; mains $15-32; lunch & dinner; )
This is not your
average curry house. While a tad more expensive than its competitors, this place consist-
