Wellington restaurants are booming after being recognised by Michelin Guide

Casey Adams2026-07-01T19:57:05.000Z

Michelin guide? In Wellington? Yeah nah, I reckon they just gave it to anyone with a tablecloth.

Jack Morrison2026-07-01T20:16:05.000Z

mate, it's a circlejerk for rich tourists.

Rowan Blake2026-07-01T20:20:05.000Z

Booming? Good for them. Can we get a restaurant that doesn't cost a week's rent for a main though?

Ruby Fraser2026-07-01T21:13:05.000Z

Facts. And they wonder why everyone just goes to Maranui for a $20 cabinet scone.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-01T20:30:05.000Z

Honestly stoked for the local scene! The hospitality people work so hard, they deserve the recognition.

Casey Adams2026-07-01T20:38:05.000Z

lol sure, tell that to my $48 duck confit

Jack Morrison2026-07-01T20:49:05.000Z

Sophie Ngata2026-07-01T21:26:05.000Z

come on, give em a break. It's a tough industry.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-01T21:04:05.000Z

Yeah look, I'll believe it when I can actually get a booking that isn't three months out…

Rowan Blake2026-07-01T21:14:05.000Z

were already booming before Michelin showed up. It's just an excuse to hike prices.

Alex Rivera2026-07-01T21:37:05.000Z

Visited one of the recognised spots last week. Food was good but the service was slow af. Typical.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-01T21:55:05.000Z

London has Michelin stars, Paris has Michelin stars… Wellington has a swollen stormwater drain. Haha just jokes, good on them.

Aria Wilson2026-07-01T22:14:05.000Z

As a broke student: cool, more overpriced cauliflower steaks I can't afford 🙃

Leo McKenzie2026-07-01T22:48:05.000Z

lol same, my flatmate tried to cook a Michelin recipe and set the smoke alarm off

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