Ombra NZ

We are an Italian restaurant inspired by the bacari (restaurants and bars) of Venice. A shave cost 1 shilling and a haircut cost 1 shilling 6 pence.

Building History:
Built in 1922 for F.J.Morgan for a china and fancy goods store with a billiards hall upstairs. In 1940’s a barber shop was opened was opened called “Janis Hairdressing” by Anthonio Janis (who moved from Hartford, Connecticut, USA) he first lived in Sydney before moving to Wellington. The shop had 3 barbers chairs and a partitioned section for ladies (this was very unusual for the

03/09/2024

We're very happy to feature in the new Cuisine Magazine Good Food Guide, alongside an impeccable selection of New Zealand's best restaurants.

Huge thanks to our team for their hard work, high standards and dedication.

Check out the guide here... https://cuisinegoodfoodguide.co.nz/guide/ombra/

Photos from Ombra NZ's post 22/08/2024

Wellington On a Plate burgers finish this Sunday 25th August!

QUADRUPLO PEPE

Woody's free range pork and beef patty
Housemade Cacio e Pepe "cheese"
Red pepper relish, rocket
White pepper mayonnaise
Brezelmania milk bun

Available lunch and dinner.

https://www.ombra.co.nz/

Photos from Ombra NZ's post 20/08/2024

Lamb loin chops cacciatora, garlic, rosemary

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13/08/2024

Don't miss our Wellington On a Plate burger... QUADRUPLO PEPE

Woody's free range pork and beef patty
Housemade Cacio e Pepe "cheese"
Red pepper relish, rocket
White pepper mayonnaise
Brezelmania milk bun

Available NOW until Sunday 25th August, lunch and dinner

https://www.ombra.co.nz/

07/08/2024

Venison polpette (meatballs), pumpkin, amaretti, artichoke, chilli honey

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01/08/2024

Welcome to our Wellington On a Plate burger for 2024... QUADRUPLO PEPE

Woody's free range pork and beef patty, housemade Cacio e Pepe "cheese", red pepper relish, rocket, and white pepper mayonnaise in a Brezelmania milk bun

Available Monday 5th to Sunday 25th August, lunch and dinner

$21 or $33 with our Garage Project beer match: Treehugger, NZ Pilsner

Book here... https://www.ombra.co.nz/

31/07/2024

Carrot panzanella salad, olives, ricotta salata

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30/07/2024

Pan-fried market fish, lemon, spiced almond

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29/07/2024

Beef polpette (meatballs) – red cabbage, green pea, mint, pine nut

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25/07/2024

Beetroot, whipped almond, red onion, orange

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24/07/2024

crostini - coppa, goats’ cheese, marsala & pear jam

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23/07/2024

*Our Dine and Return offer ends 31st July!*

Receive a $25 Voucher for Your Next Visit...

Dine with us anytime from Monday to Thursday in July, spend $75 or more, and receive a $25 voucher for a return visit!

Here’s how it works:

1. Dine at Ombra, Kisa or Mr Go's anytime on a Monday to Thursday in July.

2. Via a link on our websites, submit a photo of your receipt along with your email address, and select your preferred venue for a voucher.

3. We’ll email you a $25 voucher within 48 hours!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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*See T&Cs when you submit your receipt.

18/07/2024

A great Winter red... Village Vineyards 'Wool Shed' Merlot '20

17/07/2024

Octopus, pomodoro sauce, provolone picante

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15/07/2024

New pizzette... Mortadella, green pea pesto, stracciatella, pistachio

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11/07/2024

New... Eggplant cottoletta, lemon yogurt, Italian salad

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Photos from Ombra NZ's post 27/06/2024

*Dine and Return: Receive a $25 Voucher for Your Next Visit!*

Dine with us anytime from Monday to Thursday in July, spend $75 or more, and receive a $25 voucher for a return visit!

Here’s how it works:

1. Dine at Ombra, Kisa or Mr Go's anytime on a Monday to Thursday in July.

2. Via a link on our websites, submit a photo of your receipt along with your email address, and select your preferred venue for a voucher.

3. We’ll email you a $25 voucher within 48 hours!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

*See T&Cs when you submit your receipt.

18/06/2024

We're open for lunch and dinner from 12pm onwards on Friday 28 June for Matariki.

No public holiday surcharge.

https://www.ombra.co.nz/

23/05/2024

We are open on Monday 3 June (King's Birthday), including for lunch from 12pm. No public holiday surcharge.

We will be closed on Tuesday 4 June, and for lunch on Wednesday 5 June for planned repairs and maintenance. We will reopen at 4pm on Wednesday 5 June.

Book here... https://www.ombra.co.nz/

28/03/2024

Rigatoni, beef ragu, cocoa, raisin

27/03/2024

We're open regular hours for Easter Friday, Saturday and Sunday (no public holiday surcharge). Closed Easter Monday.

New... Beef polpette (meatballs), zucchini guiso, crispy potato floss

Bookings: https://buff.ly/3Llu5Xv

25/03/2024

Nduja crumbed olives all’ascolana, crema di carciofi

21/03/2024

New... Toffee panna cotta, marsala syrup, hazelnuts

Bookings: https://buff.ly/3Llu5Xv

20/03/2024

We're open regular hours from Easter Friday to Sunday, but closed on Easter Monday.

No public holiday surcharge.

Friday 29th, Saturday 30th, Sunday 31st March: 12pm–late
Monday 1st April: CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd: normal hours resume

Book here... https://buff.ly/3Llu5Xv

18/03/2024

New... Pappardelle, mushroom ragu, porcini, smoked brinza

Bookings: https://buff.ly/3Llu5Xv

14/03/2024

Cabbage, taleggio fondue, chilli honey, anchovy

New menu out this week.

Bookings: https://buff.ly/3Llu5Xv

Timeline photos 05/02/2024

Beef polpette (meatballs), zucchini, green bean salad, salsa verde

Book here... https://www.ombra.co.nz/

Timeline photos 01/02/2024

NEW... Rigatoni – Bongusto pasta, sweet corn, nduja crumb

Timeline photos 31/01/2024

We'll be open from 4pm on Waitangi Day, Tuesday 6th February. No surcharge.

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Timeline photos 17/01/2024

We'll be open from 4pm for Wellington Anniversary - this Monday 22nd January. No surcharge.

Book here... https://buff.ly/3Llu5Xv

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Burger Welly. Week 2.
Thanks to Ben Hurley and Seven Sharp for popping in to try our Wellington On a Plate dish!
Hot Negroni for #negroniweek in the making by Alex here at Ombra! (Watch in HD for the full cocktail beauty experience).
Afternoon shadow sharks 🦈

Address


Cnr Vivian & Cuba Street
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 12am
Tuesday 4pm - 12am
Wednesday 12pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 10:30pm

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