I would like to pre-book for Valentine's dinner. Does anyone know of a romantic mid-priced restaurant in Wellington? We enjoy things such as chicken, pork or beef, nicely presented--don't require or appreciate more exotic foods. Thanks for your help. <BR><BR>A. Benson

You might try the Cafe Paradiso in Courtney Place. It's rather chic and serves French and Italian cuisine. If not that, Courtney place has a plethora of international restaurants and cafe's. Something for every taste. Any Wellington taxi driver can take you there.

Thank you so much for your help, John. We'll have a car, and I'm sure we'll be able to find it.<BR><BR>A. Benson

Well if you have a car consider driving on around Oriental Bay. There are some nice restaurants there, the first on an old tugboat, the second in what was a band rotunda nearby the fountain. Further on there is a Pub at the old “slip” the food is not marvellous but next to it is a delightful restaurant on the water. Unfortunately the name escapes me but it looks out over Evans Bay.<BR><BR>Just be aware of the New Zealand drink/drive laws. Not everybody is as fortunate as I am to have a wife who is allergic to alcohol.<BR>

Hi<BR>Just a quick update on Paradiso - I'm afraid it is no more. They had a fire some time ago, and have reopened as a tapas bar called Hummingbird. The food is still good.<BR>I would recommend two relatively new restaurants - Anise in Cuba Street or Capitol at the end of Courtenay Place. Both are getting excellent reviews.<BR>For less exotic food, Vista on Oriental Parade is a lovely setting and I think Tangata is referring to Eden in Evans Bay.<BR>There are plenty of restaurants in the central city (highest ratio in NZ) - I'm sure you will find something in the Courtenay Place/Blair St/Allen St precinct.<BR>Just let me know if you need any more recommendations.<BR>Enjoy your stay.<BR>Jo.

Thank you all so much for your help. We leave in 2 days, and I'm looking forward to getting away from all this snow and freezing cold. We'll be sure to try one of the recommendations, and I appreciate knowing about Paradiso.<BR><BR>A. Benson