Ambeli Restaurant – Fine Mediterranean dining in Wellington

Over the last three years the Crew Ambeli has relished the presence and influence of a very special man, whose unrepentantly hangdog demeanor belies a creative flair and hilarious charisma. Josh is the guiding force of our kitchen team, he keeps them going and (more importantly) keeps them in line! After working at Ambeli for [...]

John – Head Waiter, cheese extraordinaire. John is a man of many roles and many stories – several of which are colourfully tattooed on his body (just ask him!) He has a soft spot for martinis (dry, Plymouth, two olives thanks) and beautiful pastry chefs (our dear Kate is his beloved). Although he only arrived [...]

Tom, Marty, Jessie & Dion These gentlemen and our lovely Kate make up the elusive kitchen. They are so elusive in fact that they were reluctant to give away any details that may ruin their tough??? exteriors. However, from careful observation and eaves dropping this is what we can tell you: Tom – a young [...]

Dion – Sous Chef  – Father, musician, Sous Chef. Another gently spoken member of the kitchen team,  Dion’s hale-stallion wealth of experience helps to round out the vigour of the colts. The Sous-Chef role can sometimes be the least glamorous; but someone has to double check the facts in a space where the magic of [...]

TJ, Damo, Asheleigh & Jae. The ship just wouldn’t run with out them! TJ Collins Kitchen hand Teejay is a man of music. Dishy by night, student by day, he is a disciple of the school of Jazz. When he’s not playing his guitar, saxophone or perfecting his singing voice, Teej is a vital part [...]

Elisavet Moleta– Proprietress and Shaebodine’s better half- The beautiful “Eli” embodies the Cypriot heritage of the restaurant. When we are blessed with her presence, she lights the heart of Ambeli, with careful gestures and kind words. To watch Elisavet at work is to see in the flesh where so much of Ambeli’s integrity is derived. [...]

On Tuesday 29th March Ambeli brings you one last chance to meet one of New Zealand’s foremost winemakers before we break for the 2011 vintage. Meet Dr John Forrest, owner and winemaker of Forrest Wines, and experience the beauty of three of his quintessential Marlborough vineyards: Forrest, The Valleys and the John Forrest Collection. Join [...]

On 14th March we welcome the quirky, heart-warming company of Andrew Hedley, Chief Winemaker at Marlborough’s renowned Framingham Winery. Over ten courses of sumptuous cuisine you will sample a range of Andrew’s classic and contemporary styles of wine, each carefully matched to a menu crafted especially for the occasion. With some of the oldest vines [...]

On 28th February, James Millton, of Gisborne’s Millton Vineyards and Winery and the Domaine Clos Ste. Anne, will be joining us for dinner to share a selection of their prestigious fully certified organic and biodynamic wines, offering you the opportunity to experience, first-hand, the driving force and years of experience behind this much-loved and remarkable [...]

The Ambeli is excited to announce our series of Winegrower Dinners showcasing our unique cuisine with some of the best New Zealand wine producers we have the privilege to befriend. Our Executive Chef, Josh “Daygo” Evans, will lead you through a ten-course culinary adventure, in true Ambeli style, with wines expertly matched to each step [...]