Top 7 restaurants in Nelson, october 2026

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Hopgoods Restaurant

4.9 2541 votes

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New Zealand

Marty's Meats Smash Burgers

4.9 260 votes

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Fast food

Taste Of Afghanistan & Kebab House

4.9 116 votes

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Afghan

Arden

4.9 496 votes

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Wine bars, Cocktail bars, Spanish

Nahm Nelson

4.8 1561 votes

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Thai

Lombardi’s Ristorante

4.8 821 votes

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European, Italian, Mediterranean, Pizza

Tides Hotel Bar & Eatery

4.8 1441 votes

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European, New Zealand

Taste of Delhi

4.8 458 votes

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Indian, Fast food

Taaj

4.8 1372 votes

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Asian, Indian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Halal, Vegan

Spagalimis Pizzeria

4.8 178 votes

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Hawker House

4.8 1020 votes

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Asian, Chinese, Cocktail bars

Boat Shed Cafe

4.9 3556 votes

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Seafood, European, New Zealand

Dragon’s Nest Chinese Restaurant

4.8 64 votes

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Chinese

Green Bamboo

4.8 723 votes

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Vietnamese

The Styx

4.8 2321 votes

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New Zealand, Seafood

Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery

4.8 2634 votes

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New Zealand, Seafood, Wine bars

Oriental Restaurant

4.8 164 votes

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Chinese

Babagatto Italian Restaurant

4.8 681 votes

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Italian

New

Lantern Society

4.8 30 votes

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Asian

Brick Eatery

4.8 480 votes

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European, New Zealand

Little India Nelson

4.3 835 votes

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Indian

Domino's Pizza Nelson

3.1 639 votes

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Pizza, Fast food

Tides Hotel Bar & Eatery

4.8 1441 votes

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European, New Zealand

La Farina Pizza and Pasta Bar

4.8 143 votes

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Italian, Pizza

Little Dove Cafe

4.8 344 votes

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Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, New Zealand, Healthy food

Blackbird Eatery

4.8 131 votes

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Vegetarian

The Sands Brewery Bar & Kitchen

4.5 733 votes

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Grill

Viva La Vaca

4.5 55 votes

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Argentine, Barbecue, Fast food

Tongtara Thai Restaurant

4.3 907 votes

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Thai, Asian

Thai Tahuna

3.9 594 votes

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Thai, Asian, Chinese, Vietnamese

Raglan Roast Tahunanui

3.7 523 votes

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Founders Café

3.5 334 votes

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Mediterranean, Seafood

Le plônc

3.5 191 votes

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French, Japanese

Falafel Gourmet

3.2 355 votes

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Jewish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

The Spice Curry Kitchen Indian Restaurant

3 296 votes

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Indian

New

Indian Delight Takeaway & Delivery

1.8 20 votes

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Indian

Dovedale

0.6 22 votes

Lombardi’s Ristorante

4.8 821 votes

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European, Italian, Mediterranean, Pizza

Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub

4.8 637 votes

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Pizza, Italian

River Kitchen Nelson

4.8 1767 votes

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Wine bars

Taaj

4.8 1372 votes

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Asian, Indian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Halal, Vegan

Nelson Turkish Kebab House

3 370 votes

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Fast food, Turkish, Middle Eastern

New Asia Restaurant

3.1 386 votes

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Chinese, Asian

NYSA Turkish Restaurant Nysa Nelson

4.7 1270 votes

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Turkish, Middle Eastern

Nahm Nelson

4.8 1561 votes

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Thai

Two Little Fish

4.2 471 votes

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New Zealand, Fast food, Seafood

The Indian Cafe

4.4 2028 votes

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Indian

Chaiyo Restaurant, Nelson City

3 128 votes

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Thai

Pizzeria Bella

3.3 493 votes

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Pizza, Italian

Green Bamboo

4.8 723 votes

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Vietnamese

Fish Stop

3.5 419 votes

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Fast food, Seafood, British, New Zealand

Stefano's Pizzeria

4.8 1320 votes

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Pizza, Italian

River Kitchen Nelson

4.8 1767 votes

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Wine bars

The Sands Fish and Chip Shop

3.6 1471 votes

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Fast food, New Zealand, Seafood

Thai Tahuna

3.9 594 votes

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Thai, Asian, Chinese, Vietnamese

Salvito's Pizza Bar - Nelson

4.8 592 votes

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Pizza, Italian

The Styx

4.8 2321 votes

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New Zealand, Seafood

Jay's Dumpling Cafe, Nelson

4.8 416 votes

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Chinese, Asian

Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub

4.8 637 votes

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Pizza, Italian

Oriental Restaurant

4.8 164 votes

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Chinese

Loving Hut, Nelson, New Zealand. Nelson

0.4 12 votes

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Vegetarian, Vegan

Broccoli Row

4.8 165 votes

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7010 Your Local

3.7 53 votes

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Dessert

Victus Coffee & Eatery

4.8 495 votes

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New Zealand

Salvito's Pizza Bar - Nelson

4.8 592 votes

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Pizza, Italian

Nelson ReStore Cafe

3.6 45 votes

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Harvest Moon Bulk food and cafe

1.6 84 votes

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Le plônc

3.5 191 votes

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French, Japanese

Yaza! Cafe Bar & Venue

4.4 642 votes

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New Zealand, Healthy food

The Qualitea Cafe

4.7 136 votes

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Bobby Franks Cafe

4.8 520 votes

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New Zealand, Healthy food

91 on nile

4.4 20 votes

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Soulshine Espresso

3 votes

Pizzeria Bella

3.3 493 votes

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Pizza, Italian

Spagalimis Pizzeria

4.8 178 votes

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Blackbird Eatery

4.8 131 votes

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Vegetarian

Dancing Dumplings

3 votes

Asian, Cambodian, Chinese, New Zealand

Red Art Gallery & Café

3.4 264 votes

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Saed’s Falafel & Grill

4.1 114 votes

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Middle Eastern, Fast food

Little Dove Cafe

4.8 344 votes

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Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, New Zealand, Healthy food

The Sands Fish and Chip Shop

3.6 1471 votes

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Fast food, New Zealand, Seafood

Haven Fish & Chips

1.9 516 votes

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Fast food, Seafood

Two Little Fish

4.2 471 votes

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New Zealand, Fast food, Seafood

Fish Stop

3.5 419 votes

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Fast food, Seafood, British, New Zealand

Atawhai Takeaways

4.4 171 votes

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British

Victory Square Fish & Chips

2 258 votes

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Fast food, New Zealand, Seafood

Milton Street Gourmet Takeaway & Cafe Nelson

3.6 345 votes

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Fast food, New Zealand, Seafood

The Styx

4.8 2321 votes

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New Zealand, Seafood

Giuseppes Fish & Chips & Burgers

3.9 276 votes

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Fast food, New Zealand

cod and lobster

4.5 602 votes

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Seafood, Spanish

Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery

4.8 2634 votes

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New Zealand, Seafood, Wine bars

Roto Street Takeaways

3.4 127 votes

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European, Fast food

Black Cat Takeaways Nelson

3.2 101 votes

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Fast food, New Zealand, Seafood

Rainbow Takeaways

3 21 votes

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Fast food, New Zealand, Seafood

Anchor Restaurant & Bar

4.7 2038 votes

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Steakhouses, Seafood

Boat Shed Cafe

4.9 3556 votes

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Seafood, European, New Zealand

La Picada Fish'n Chip

0.1 11 votes

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Seafood

Arnel’s Takeaway

3.7 72 votes

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Wafu Bistro

3.6 297 votes

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Sushi, Japanese

Ikko Sushi

0.1 204 votes

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Japanese, Sushi

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1.4 2 votes

No info on opening hours

4.8 143 votes

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Open until 9PM

The best pizza we have ever eaten, including in Italy! Perfect crispy hand

4.8 637 votes

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Open until 9PM

The restaurant itself is quite nice but it sits in a terrible location in

4.8 979 votes

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Open until 10PM

tasting Paddle

2Price per person

loaded Chips

classic Burger

mushroom Fries

garlic

local

3.7 443 votes

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Closed until tomorrow

International, New Zealand, Vegetarian options

This restaurant is serving seriously top notch food. Stunningly fresh and

2.5 147 votes

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Open until 9PM

Worst Naan we ever had in nelson,and the delivery guy was trying to explain

4.8 626 votes

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No info on opening hours

New Zealand, British, Vegetarian options

Fabulous place! Walking distance to town, huge clean room with ensuite & a

3.5 244 votes

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Open until 8PM

Thai, Asian, Vegetarian options

chicken Nibbles

beef Noodle Soup

duck Roti

fried Dumplings

fresh Spring Roll

crispy Pork

5Price per person

4 1585 votes

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Open until 9:30PM

Grill, Vegetarian options

yorkshire pudding

great spot

fish and Chips

southern Fried Chicken

5Price per person

4.2 1837 votes

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Open until 8PM

Fast food, Cocktail bars, Donuts, Vegetarian options

donuts

basic

curly fries

was burnt

combination

mean

unique

3 128 votes

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Open until 8PM

Chaiyo in Nelson City is essentially a takeaway outlet rather than a

2.9 332 votes

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Open until 2AM

Have always had good times and good meals either the bar meal or the Bach

4.5 321 votes

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Open until 10PM

Seafood

3.4 470 votes

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Closed until tomorrow

European, New Zealand, Vegetarian options

Just to keep it short and simple: BEST restaurant deck on the waterfront

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No info on opening hours

European

4.5 602 votes

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Open until 10:30PM

Seafood, Spanish

4.9 1914 votes

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Open until 10PM

American, Vegetarian options

zinger Burger

wicked Wings

piece of Chicken

the service was quick

wait time

FAST FOOD

bread Roll

3.3 493 votes

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Open until 9PM

This restaurant serves good and delicious pizza in Nelson!

4.8 416 votes

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Open until 8:30PM

Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian options

Jay’s Dumpling – A Must-Visit for Dumpling Lovers Dumplings are my love

3.4 119 votes

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Open until 9PM

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Top 7 restaurants in Nelson

61. NZ Tambayan

62. La Farina Pizza and Pasta Bar

63. Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub

64. Sprig + Fern Tavern, Tahuna

65. Hardy St Eatery

66. The Indian Cafe Stoke

67. The Prince Albert

68. Krua Bangkok

69. The Vic Public House

70. Burger Culture

71. Chaiyo Restaurant, Nelson City

72. Turf Hotel

73. Ocean Lodge

74. The Boathouse Society

75. Three Rooms Restaurant

76. cod and lobster

77. KFC Nelson

78. Pizzeria Bella

79. Jay's Dumpling Cafe, Nelson

80. Noodle Canteen Nelson