4_half star 11 reviews
cnr Para St & Rotherham Terrace
82-84 Rotherham Terrace, Miramar
Wellington City 04-380 7273 View map
Owners Chef David Thurlow, Josh Pointon and Valentina Dias invite you to Cafe Polo, your friendly local bistro. Cafe Polo's focus aims to bring you the best produce thoughtfully prepared based on the principles of 'Slow Food' - supporting local suppliers, using free range meat and eggs and organic fair trade coffee - with great service to match. Open for breakfast & lunch 5 days a week and dinner 4 nights a week. Cafe Polo was selected by Vogue Australia Travel & Entertaining and Time Out Sydney as one of the top places to eat in Wellington. With numerous awards over the past 5 years we invite you to come and see for yourself. Chef Thurlow is a local award winning chef having worked at Logan Brown, Government House and the Savoy Group in London. Josh Pointon is a Miramar local having spent time in Sydney working at top restaurants such as FortyOne and Fix St James. Valentina Dias also lives locally and is the founder of Pudding Lane artisan puddings and pies and an investor in the new Roxy Cinema, Miramar.
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Details for Cafe Polo
- Cafes, Bar & Brasseries, Bistros
- cnr Para St & Rotherham Terrace
82-84 Rotherham Terrace, Miramar
Wellington City - A La Carte, Bistro, New Zealand
- Brunch: Tues - Sat 8am - 3pm
Dinner: Wed - Sat 5:30pm - late
Sun/Mon Closed - 04-380 7273
- Moderate, $15 - $25
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- Takeaways: Yes
- Parking: Free On-Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good For Groups: Yes
- Good For Children: Yes
- WI-FI: No
- Alcohol: Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cocktails
- BYO/Corkage: No BYO
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Dietary Restrictions: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
- Meals Served: Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
- Payment Types: EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard
- Seating For: 40 main room, 21 lounge room, 10 Bar
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
Reviews for Cafe Polo
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Megan H.
25th March 2012 5 star -
One of the best dinners I have ever eaten. Dessert tasting plate was divine and more than enough for two. High quality food, good sized portions. Will be interested to return for brunch to see if it matches up. Hopefully they will do another three course meal voucher deal!
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Café_Chick
11th March 2012 4 star -
At midday on a sunny Saturday, Cafe Polo was busy both inside and out. I was first drawn to great selection of counter food with innovative versions of classics, eg sundried tomato and feta scones – yum! The blackboard and brunch/lunch menus are extensive. I settled for basic poached eggs on sourdough with a side of free range bacon while my friends chose chicken and fish meals. Our food arrived really quickly, even given how busy the cafe was, and was delicious. I enjoyed the coffee and would happily go back.
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Darren
10th August 2011 2 star -
Went for Burger Wellington after a friend (vegetarian) suggested it would be a go as our guest was keen to visit the Weta Cave.
For $18.50……I was astonished!
Is this price reflective of the clientele they imaging being a captive market out here in “Wellywood”??
Not happy with it at all. No sides, no flavour & no imagination. Zany Zeus ricotta and goat’s cheese fritter Was bland. Spiced beetroot was weak. Hummus and toasted walnuts (Minuscule amount) in a sesame seed bun, with onion rings and hand-cut truffled fries (3 on the plate!?)
The Eastern Suburbs are being taken for a ride! -
Nicola C.
29th July 2011 5 star -
6 for Dinner one Thurs night. Great venue, friendly staff. Meal was superb and all reasonably priced.
Had two entrees which was sufficient and dessert, of course.
Will call again.
Eastern suburbs – try your local cafes.
Saves driving into the city. -
Ana
17th April 2011 5 star -
Amazing variety of food for a cafe in the suburbs. Food is fresh and tasty, and the cabinet is always stocked with yummy treats. Kiddy friendly with a menu that caters for them too. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Polo, you serve your locals well!
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