Went for lunch with a group on Friday.

It was a typical cold, wet and very windy Wellington day, but Ortega’s was warm and welcoming.

A good lunchtime set menu, and a great wine list was served well by the staff.

An Entree of bluff oysters (either Au natural or tempura battered) was well received.

The appetiser of garlic prawns was a little bit “meh” for me, but certainly seemed to go down well around the table.

The main was a choice of beef or fish, I personally enjoyed a very nice beef fillet cooked medium-rare to perfection.

All three course were served with wines, with the steward prepared to delve into his list to find interesting matches.

A cheeseboard for desert – you pay by the weight of cheese you eat sounded like it would be delicious – but I’d had my fill.

Overall a great way to spend a couple of hours on a cold Friday afternoon – and I’d certainly return.

Recommended

The night we dined was exceptionally busy, everyone enjoying the great service and the fine food.

The steak & “cafe-de-paris” butter was wonderful, we think it might even be better than the original in Geneva. The crepes are as good as any you would find in Paris, and the fish is excellent.

Great food, great service, great value!