Cuisine Good Food Guide 2026 :

2 Hats

Best Long-standing Restaurant 2025

Restaurant Personality 2025

Capitol has been a Wellington favourite since 2002, and we feel lucky to be a part of the Welly dining scene; a go-to for your special occasions, first dates and anniversaries, or to merely stroll in feeling hungry.

 Chef Tom Hutchison uses the best of Wellington’s seafood, and local produce to create a strongly seasonal menu that is rooted in modern Italian traditions. His food is ethical and authentic, fresh, pure, and uncluttered. Our team of talented chefs and knowlegable, warm servers value a strong relationship with our community. Our wine and craft beer list list is carefully curated to show both local, sustainable fare, and classic international wines that have been carefully cellared. If you want to BYO special bottle, please reach out.

Whether it’s a local cocktail at the bar, a dozen freshly shucked oysters, an easy dinner on the way home from work, or to celebrate a special occasion, you’ll find the warm and vibrant Capitol dining room opposite Courtenay Place: 10 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington. Bookings essential: reserve a table online.