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ently earns its moniker with distinctly flavoured curry and other high-quality specialities.
Opt for the rice and bread selection if asked.
Regal
CHINESE $$$
( 04-384 6656; 7 Courtenay Pl; yum cha around $20)
Yum cha is popular in Wellington,
with many Chinese restaurants clustered around Courtenay Pl packing in the punters for
their weekend ritual. The Regal pleases with speed, volume and quality, and excellence
in the departments of prawn steamed dumplings, barbecue pork buns, Peking duck and
coconut buns. Booking advised.
Duke Carvell's
MEDITERRANEAN $$$
$$$
( 04-385 2240;
www.dukecarvell.co.nz
; 6 Swan Lane; small plates $9-19, large plates $38-80;
noon-late Mon-Fri, 9am-late Sat & Sun)
Join the handsome Duke for an indulgent culinary
romp of the Mediterranean, swinging through shared plates such as house-made charcu-
terie, paella, chocolate mousse and noble cheeses. Heirloom artwork adorns the walls
while low-cut chandeliers cast a sultry light on proceedings. Spectacular-value three-
course lunch ($35 including a glass of wine).
Ortega Fish Shack
SEAFOOD $$$
$$$
( 04-382 9559;
www.ortega.co.nz
; 16 Marjoribanks St; mains $32-39; 5.30-10pm Tue-Sat)
Fishing floats, salty portraits and Egyptian floor tiles set a colourful Mediterranean
scene, a good hook on which to hang a seafood dinner. Fish comes many ways (roasted
with Malaysian gravy, sashimi with lime dressing) while the afters head straight for
France courtesy of orange crêpes and one of Welly's best cheeseboards. Excellent food in
a relaxed yet upbeat environment.
Boulcott Street Bistro
BISTRO $$$
$$$
( 04-499 4199;
www.boulcottstreetbistro.co.nz
;
99 Boulcott St; lunch mains $25-39, dinner
mains $33-39; noon-3pm & 6pm-late Mon-Fri, 5.30pm-late Sat & Sun)
Savour classic bistro
fare ministered by the inimitable Rex Morgan, within a precious heritage cottage secreted
in high-rise surrounds. With no evening bookings, you may be forced to wait with a flute
of fizz or glass of craft beer in the convivial bar. It'll be tough. Top-value two-course
Sunday roasts ($45) and lunchtime specials ($20).
