Ernesto’s
126 Reviews
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- Friday7:30 AM–12 AM
- Saturday9 AM–11 PM
- SundayClosed
- Monday7:30 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM–11 PM
About the Business
Ernesto's | Welcome to Ernesto's Cocina Cubana, Wellington's hottest new Bar & Restaurant.
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+6445551606
1 Grey Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Hours
- Friday7:30 AM–12 AM
- Saturday9 AM–11 PM
- SundayClosed
- Monday7:30 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM–11 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Toilets
- Wi-Fi
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Small plates
- Wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- High chairs
- Casual
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Great cocktails
- Cocktails
- Late-night food
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Happy-hour food
- Vegan options
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Counter service
Recommended Reviews
Jade Amber
20.10.2023
Ernesto’s
Went to Ernesto's for lunch the other day as a friend had a voucher thay was going to expire. Was super stoked I decided to go along as the Cubano sandwich that I had was absolutely unreal. Could not recommend it more, honestly go there and order it. The little potatoes it comes with were also so crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Our table also got the beef short rib which was a hit and the ceasar salad which there was abit of a mix up with. It was ordered with no anchovies and arrived with anchovies and no dressing. It was taken back and when it arrived the second time the dressing was served on the side in a weird bowl. Other no so good thing was we were a table for 3 and they squashed my seat in the middle of a walk way so I was bumped 5 times by people going past so make sure you get a good seat!
Heemi Katene-Hill
18.10.2023
Ernesto’s
After half an hour I left this place, unimpressed and very disappointed at that absence of service.I arrived and ordered a beer. When my payment didn't appear to go through, I was told ...my card wasn't accepted their..." I was using Visa!? When the payment module eventually processed my payment...nothing was said. I found a table in the middle of all the diners and waited. After 11 minutes a friendly manager type gentleman came up to me and mentioned they had 2 types of oysters on offer so I asked for a menu
Dirk van der Walt
13.10.2023
Ernesto’s
The overall experience was nice, I would love to try this out for Dinner some time. Looks amazing. The person who we engaged with when we walked in made the visit worth while, the food was good.Definitely worth a visit
Alan Doak
01.10.2023
Ernesto’s
Came here with a large group of people for a farewell lunch, mid-week. They handled the big group (two tables of 10) really well. The food was great. The drink options were great. Highly recommend this. At the end of our meal the chef came out to chat and to see how our food was. That was a really nice touch and great appreciated.
Nirmal Grewal
27.09.2023
Ernesto’s
Lovely spot, with good food and service.Stopped here for an impromptu lunch.Good space, small as well as group tables available.Staff were great and the food came out very quickly.Grabbed a few small plates and they were all yummy.
Aaron Cohen
25.07.2023
Ernesto’s
Great experience with another Wellington success story with Drummo at the helm. Ordered marinated fish, A meat and cheese board, Bruschetta served with buffalo mozzarella basil and cherry tomatoes topped with cream fresh and a yummy tapenade.Generous portions and great service from Samuel
Rickee Te Wini
24.07.2023
Ernesto’s
Some of the best food I've had in New Zealand! Great vegetarian options, and the arancini were delicious!
Patrick Zuluaga
22.07.2023
Ernesto’s
We had a wonderful and delightfully delicious dinner at Ernesto's Cocina Cubana! We ordered a range of tapas style servings; Prawn Cutlets, Ham Croquette, Beef Short Ribs and Charcole Corn (see captions on the photo images) and Tuatara APA and Reggae Fruit Punch These were just devine! We highly recommended this restaurant!
Dani
21.07.2023
Ernesto’s
Friendly staff, good/quick wait time and good drinks. However I personally felt like the Arancini balls were quite bland and on the smaller side of things especially for what you pay for it ($28 and I'm not normally a big water but it wasn't enough to fill me up), I feel as if there could be been more sauce and a side of potatoes or something similar instead of a topping of greens (lettuce).I went in a group of 12 and most people said there food was a bit bland too.Quite pricey drink I ordered a cocktail but got given a mockrail instead for $19!, $19 would be a good cocktail price but not a mocktail.
Shelley Belsham
20.07.2023
Ernesto’s
What a fabulous experience we had here. We were wanting a special meal for one of our guests which was not normally offered, so the owner had the chef make it especially. Not only was it fantastic but the chef himself came out twice to check we were happy with everything. We sure we're. We had burgers - the best I've had in a long time. They came with a bowl of roast potatoes and we're crispy and great.I don't leave tips very often but the service was 5 out of 5 and the meals were the same. Such a happy atmosphere here and the place was buzzing. Will surely be back when next in Wellington. Thanks for a great evening.
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1 Grey Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Ernesto’s