Fantastic service. Every detail attended to, food was delicious and I really recommend the cocktails! We even made life difficult by deciding we wanted to order a starter after we had already ordered our mains, yet this caused very little hassle and everything arrived hot and tasting fantastic.

Good things:
The atmosphere of this place is really amazing and it is a beautifully designed resturant.
The toilets are interesting.
There is a massive selection of drinks.

Bad:
We went here on a Sunday – I had the paella. Was way way way to salty – I did not enjoy it. My partner had the duck – again way to salty – bordering on not edible.

We vowed not to come back but my brother decided to have his b-day there the week after which made us roll our eyes but thought we would give it another chance.

Bad:
They charge you per person for a slice of your own cake.
All of our meals were way way way to salty.
Both my parents complained, actually everyone at the table did. Even my pizza was salty and a person at our table had some kind of cous cous that was so salty you could see the crystals. They refunded the cous cous but disagreed with every other complaint. I also heard other tables complain about the salt to. I wanted to like this place. So yea this place could be awesome – JUST DONT ADD SALT TO THE FOOD!!

Went here recently with a bunch of old mates. It’s a great place for a group and has a lively environment, meaning you can have a laugh and enjoy yourself.

I had Paella, which was as good as always, one of mates had Lamb Shanks which looked incredible, and others had Pizza, which was woodfired and yummy. Great selection of beers as well. We drank Peroni, but the wine list looked good too.

If you’re in Wellington, then check Osteria del Toro out, it’s a lot of fun, and the food is a really good representation of the Mediterranean. Highly recommended.

Love This place had tappas they were great our waiter was hot lol and the wine was amazing! Suggested to us by the waiter with what we were eating! I went to Osteria last year so this review is a bit old but still! One of the nicest dinning experiences I have had! The decor of the restaurant is awesome too!!

We went to Osteria for Sunday lunch…what a fabulous decision that turned out to be! We went with our small children, who were treated like real people, and were able to eat the same food as us, instead of the usual “anything and chips” kid menus of many restaurants. The food was delicious, and plentiful, the atmosphere delightful. The staff were friendly and helpful…even replacing my son’s 10c for the fountain when he lost it. I am not ashamed to say we took a doggy bag home We will be back, and I hope many more families take advantage of the wonderful Sunday lunch too.

Just had dinner at Osteria and it was amazing! Absolutely loved the interior/decor, the staff were friendly and the food was delicious!
I ordered the Rigatoni Puttanesca which was made very well.
I went with just my fiancée and we had a great time. It seems like a great place for a group of people too.

One last thing, the bathrooms were great haha!
Highly recommend, amazing place to just sit.

This is great place to eat. The atmosphere is terrific and together with excellent food and great service made it a very enjoyable evening.

Our server was someone named Marina (I think) but we were served by others the whole night, judging from our bill, Kelli (very friendly blond lady who sat us when we arrived) and Sarah (a very friendly, efficient and helpful lady who we were very happy we had).

We started with a garlic bread which was done a little differently in a terracotta flower pot, but we both loved it. My wife had the chicken parmigiana (nice and tender), coleslaw (very fresh) and the catalana for dessert (delicious). I had the bolognese (superb) and apple tart tartin (very good). We look forward to returning and trying some of the other dishes we saw others having.

Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

I really wanted to like this place.
The restaurant is beautiful, and the staff were very friendly and polite (even though the waitress removed our entrees before we’d finished them).
However the food is just so disappointing! Both the mains of my partner and I tasted like they had been microwaved. The food was WAY too hot, was mushy and very bland. I couldn’t even eat half of my chicken parmigiana, it was just a waste of time. However, the coleslaw that came as my side was incredible. If I could go in and buy it takeaway I would do this as often as possible.
Overall though, Osteria Del Toro is not worth the trip, especially for how expensive it is.

This is an absolutely beautiful restaurant and the best restaurant for big groups. I’ve been a couple of times for the shared family Sunday lunch which starts off with a buffet of the yummiest authentic Mediterranean dishes; salads, meats, dips, breads and is followed by pastas, pizzas and paellas – it’s a hit with everyone, so much beautiful food.

Ordered a feast menu but were never told that we had to pay for the number of people that they rang earlier in the day to confirm. As is not uncommon, several where unable to make it at the last minute but we still had to pay for them as we were told that food had been prepared for the number confirmed.

Had they been able to come we all would have gone away unsatisfied as, while the food was nice, there would not have been enough for 2 additional people.

It put a dampener on what was otherwise a fun evening. I suggest caution and that larger groups especially are aware of what costs they will be up for – regardless of how many actually turn up.

I went here on a Sunday night, the place is beautiful and had a nice environment when we first arrived but the staff (all beautiful young woman) seemed not care and sort of put a damper on the feel of the place.

The food itself is not cheap, and was alright, not exceptional or anything so I don’t feel the need to go back.

An excellent atmosphere and helpful staff – I dined with a large party and they coped very well. Food disappointing, however. I can make far better Paella and Falafel myself. But the cocktails are great.

The first time i went here I enjoyed it. I chose the chicken meal (can’t remember is official name) and the Greek salad. The food was full of flavour and fresh. However i did return with my wife for a special occasion and it was completely the opposite. We ordered the chicken again and the lamb kebabs which was mainly fat and had no flavor. I also asked to get the Greek salad i order to take home and they threw it out by accident. It was a bit of a shame really considering i left paying $100 for the mean and wasn’t satisfied. I haven’t tried the other items on their menu like the paella and pizza which I’ve heard are excellent may come back again and give it another shot.

Came here in a group of 8 and were immediately taken through to the bar where we enjoyed some european wines and cocktails which were great! Very fun bar staff. Food and service all night was very professional. The only complaint was the maitre de or manager was a bit awkward and was staring over at us a lot which made a few on the table feel very uncomfortable. Would certainly come back if in Wellington though

I love this place! The staff are friendly and efficient, the decor is great, and the atmosphere is relaxed. Best of all, there are lots of soft furnishings which mean the place is quiet and you can talk to someone across the table without shouting. I love that!

The food is delicious. Not that there’s nothing at all to criticise — one time the fish in my paella was a bit overdone and dry, for example — but I still feel the food is a cut above other places I’ve been to, especially considering the reasonable prices.

The lamb on the entree platter blew my mind — very plain, but beautifully done.

I’ve been there twice, and will definitely be back. I hear they do family brunches on the weekend, so I must bring the kids along to one of those.

Very disappointing evening at OdT. Went there to try the Dine Wellington special and came away feeling badly let down. The service was disjointed, things were forgotten and the attitude indifferent. The food was substandard and poor value – a muscle, a clam and a small piece of fish in a carrot and potato soup….. Yes it was a busy Saturday night in the middle of WOAP but this place has been around long enough to be able to deal with that. As for the food, maybe I just made an unfortunate selection or WOAP is seen as an opportunity to cash in with a cheap set menu? I won’t be going back in a hurry.

Four of us came down to Wellington for the Wearable Arts last year, and dined at Osteria del Toro. The restaurant was packed… The decor set the standard high and none of us were disappointed. We all had a great night. The waiter was friendly, food excellent as was the wine. Loved the smoking room up front… that we could retire to between courses. When I am back in Wellington, I will definitely come back here again! The fact that I remember the name speaks volumes, don’t you think?

Service was attentive and friendly. Nice decor, maybe a little over the top but its a big space and it feels good. Food is good without being amazing but it’s got a great value kids menu (which the kids loved) and a menu which is possibly a little broad but tasty all the same.

We’ll be back.

The paella was exactly the same one can find in Spain. Agree with somebody who said that the menu is confusing. Expected more authentic Spanish food. Nice environment.

Experienced their Italian style family lunch as an alternative to Yum Cha on a Sunday. $30 per head, beautiful salads and then all the hot food served to the table until you’ve had enough. Brilliant for groups of family or friends. Highly recommended. Nice cocktails as well.

I like the ambience here and its very smart and obviously a quality fit out, but the staff can be a bit slow and the food is pretty expensive considering what you get for it. Still, would try it again as the menu is pretty big so lots of options to choose from, maybe I’ll have better luck next time!

I took my staff here for Christmas and we had pre-ordered the set menu for the Mediterranean feast. The food was incredible. We loved the full range of plates served as the feast; everyone was delighted with the food and the service, in spite of it being a very busy night. Thank you for a great night. We’ll be back!

I discovered Osteria del Toro some 6 weeks ago. I was immediately impressed with the ambiance (elegant yet warm surroundings) and friendly but professional staff. It also has a welcoming bar that sits comfortably separated from, but adjacent to, the dining area. Since that first night I have returned well over a dozen times, either on my own or with groups of people, and on each occasion its been a great experience. So if you want a place with lots of character, really good food and wine and, above all else, excellent friendly service, I can truly recommend that you try Osteria del Toro.

Went in on a Saturday night and it was really busy. We had a wait for a table but decided to just stay in the bar area and get a few plates from there which was very nice. Great decor and a good list of food choices. We will happily return there again and try some of the other options. Great to see some nice German beers of tap.

My friends and I had a really nice dinner at Osteria del Toro last night. It really is a beautiful restaurant.

We were very pleased with the service and the food. The portions were enormous and flavours were delicious. The paella with fish, prawns, chicken and mussels was especially excellent.

The menu is huge and there should be something on it to suit almost anyone for price and taste. I have to admit that after looking at the decor, I expected the meals to be much more expensive.

We’ll be back!

A very smart looking restaurant, pity about the food. My mum used to serve raw cauliflower and dips to freinds in the 70′s and I thnk she gave them her recipe ’cause that’s what I got when I ordered crudites. My gazpacho was lumpy and bland. For a “tapas bar” I thought there’d be more tapas on the menu (it might actually have been there but the menus really confusing, so I’m not sure).
The service was friendly but a bit clueless.

Mediterranean food, interesting wine list, stunning decor, gorgeous desserts, I thought my veal could have been a little better but everyone in the party thought their dishes were most excellent. Service was generally very good with some interesting quirks like bringing a wee folding table out to serve from. Only minor quibble was our waitress was not familiar with the menu and had no clues on the wines. About $50 each for some pre nibble bread, main, dessert, litre carafe of wine and some had hot drinks – so not bad value really. Mr Logan was there (probably to check out the competition!)