Ambeli welcomes you  

There is so much in life worth celebrating . . . come celebrate with us.

Whether a special moment, or a promise of new beginnings, all deserve to be wrapped in magic and transformed into wonderful memories that live forever in your heart.

“We are privileged to share those memories with you” – The Team Ambeli

Our house is your house  

It is our delight to share our special place with you… from our hearts to your plate.

It’s just an empty house without our visitors. Team Ambeli and the Men in Bow Ties, are dedicated in serving you, as hosts, and as friends. Experience sumptuous cuisine, laughter, culture & conversation to savour until you return.

“. . . and make no mistake, return you will” - Shaebodine Moleta.

Your first taste with us . . .  

We offer you the exceptional flavour and goodness of eating organic, seasonal ingredients.

Your first taste will confirm this promise of provenance, of supporting producers who focus on sustainability, recycling & the respectful treatment of animals & the good earth.

“Respect the food & it’s environment, & it will respect you” – Shaebodine Moleta

Cuisine Award Winner 2010  

Winning awards is just the icing on the cake. We love what we do & want to keep doing it.

Our cuisine is seasonal, locally sourced and offers the best flavour and texture for both New Zealand and International palates while celebrating our Sicilian, Greek-Cypriot and Italian heritage.

“Every neighbourhood should be blessed with a restaurant like Ambeli.” Cuisine Magazine

Cuisine Award Winner 2010

Best Smart Dining Metroplitan 2011  

Ambeli announced as runner up in Cuisine Awards 2011

Ambeli is proud to have been chosen as a Cuisine Award runner up in the “Best Smart Dining Metropolitan”  2011 category, adding to our Best Personality and Best Neighbourhood awards from 2010. Thank you to our loyal customers for your patronage, and to say thanks, for the month of August we will be offering “Ambeli surprises” to our guests. Come in an be surprised! – Shae Moleta

Best Smart Dining Metroplitan 2011

RESTAURANT HOURS

LUNCH BY RESERVATION ONLY

Tuesday-Friday

11.30am-2.00pm

KITCHEN OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Weekdays 6.00pm-9.30pm

Saturday 6.00pm-10.00pm

Sunday 6.00pm-9.00pm

OR BOOK A PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION

TASTE BUD MOMENTS

View Our Complete Menu
Sweet is the Night …by Kate Myles

BEST SMART DINING METROPOLITAN RESTAURANT 2011

The building is small; the dining experience expansive. Inside the colonial cottage on Wellington’s Majoribanks St lies a world of charm and originality. This is due, in no small part, to the vision and quirky enthusiasm of co-owner and maître d’ Shae Moleta, who has a reverence and understanding of all things epicurean in his DNA. There is a dynamism and sense of adventure at play . . . and Josh Evans the chef has brought new taste combinations to the menu.

Among the mains, there is always something freshly pulled out of Cook Strait; the bluenose served on a pearl barley risotto cooked in red wine and laced with roasted pancetta may change your thinking forever on how to serve a white fish fillet. Moleta’s wine list is adventurous; his recommendations invariably spot on.

Reserve your table now . . . and taste for yourself The Ambeli award winning menu Tel: 385-7577 or email reservations@ambeli.co.nz