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We started the meal with Onion Bhaji, Barra Kebab, Seekh Kebab, and Vegetable Kachori. I haven’t had Kachori before. They were three pasties (think small samosa) filled with peas, coconut and sultanas. They were the hit of the four entrees and I’ll be having them again the next time we visit. The Seekh Kebab wasn’t as flavoursome as others I’ve had. The plates came out nice and hot – which was welcomed, as the upstairs area we were dining in could have been heated a bit more. There was a portable gas heater near, which was useful to warm our BYO red wine in front of. Our mains consisted of Lamb Vindaloo, Rogan Josh, Tandoori Chicken and Scallop Balti. The last dish was a first for me and it came with seven good sized scallops. The Vindaloo and Rogan Josh had very similar sauces. They were distinguishable but they were very similar nonetheless. Both were ordered Indian Hot but the vindaloo was definitely hotter. The Tandoori Chicken was moist but lacked additional flavours. The three breads we had (Pershwari Naan, Garlic Naan and Onion Kulcha) were a treat and superbly fluffy. We rounded off the meal with Gulab Jamun and Mango Kulfi for dessert, and sat for another half an hour chatting until we had finished our last bottle of wine. The background music was good and not too intrusive. The upstairs toilet was okay. We had good service from a waitress that chatted to us briefly. She came from Chennai in South India. On leaving I enquired with the restaurant manager about the pricing structure. All the main dishes (apart from the seafood) are all the same price, but the serving sizes appeared to be the same. I find this intriguing, as elsewhere the price of the vegetarian dishes are always a bit cheaper – but not at Planet Spice. Apparently it is “easier to manage and the price differentials average out in the end”. Overall, the food in general didn’t stand-out from other places in town, the breads were very good and the environment was okay, if a little cool for my liking.
Delicious, authentic Mexican hidden away off Cuba Street, extremely affordable ($11 for two tacos, beans and rice which is more than enough), comes with delicious tomato sauce, worth the trouble of looking for it!
Excellent food and value, been going there since they open. Best in Wellington
Totally the best in town – two adults and five children fed quickly for $70.00…can’t beat that. We go weekly…food is so so good 
Cuisines: Family, Thai, Asian, Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Wellington Central
Always good food here. Dined many many times, or been info a drink. Busy, but fast and great food. Always recommend to locals and strangers.
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Moroccan, Cafe
Neighborhood: Hataitai
Marrakesh is definitely my favourite cafe/restaurant in Wellington. It has a great varied menu and I have never had something I haven’t loved. The prices are reasonable too. You’ve gotta try it!
Great place to dine in, and a delicious takeway menu option, best butter chicken in wellington by far
This place has got to be of the best places to go for Italian food. Downside you cannot book a table for less than 6 people. Great ambience and good quality although mains could be a big bigger in portion size.
North Island