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Sonya
16th August 2011 4 star 

Have been here a couple of times for dinner and a couple of times just for drinks. The staff are always very friendly and attentive and the food tasty. The only issue I had with last time my partner and I went in for dinner was that we wanted to order the affogato for dessert, only to be told the coffee machine had already been cleaned. Normally I’d expect to be asked if we’d like a coffee before they clean it. It didn’t ruin our night however, and we’ll definitely go back again and again.

Diane L.
31st July 2011 4 star 

Today had the fabulous breakfast burrito and my husband had the huevos rancheros. both were absolutely delicious. Service good but slow due to only 2 waitstaff and our waitress was running from table to table! Coffees were very average and not hot. Would still go back!

Jake W.
21st February 2011 2 star 

I’m giving up on Duke’s. The food is very good, and I’m normally happy to put up with the average service, but it’s getting beyond a joke.

We arrived, and grabbed a recently vacated table outside. To make sure we didn’t get overlooked one of the group went straight in and let them know we had sat down outside. Then we waited. And waited. 20 minutes in to the wait I asked the waiter for some menus and a few minutes later they were delivered. After ordering we sat and chatted, and waited some more. Almost an hour after ordering our food arrived. I was on the verge of leaving and if I hadn’t been so hungry I would have sooner. No apologies or excuse given for the delay, and since the restaurant was less than half full I see no excuse for such poor service, especially during lunch. Definitely the last time I bother eating here.

PJ
17th January 2011 1 star 

Have been to this cafe twice, both times for brunch, the first on a Saturday and the second the following weekend on a Sunday. Astonishingly they “forgot” our order on both occasions – very apologetic but, nonetheless, a complete pain. It wasn’t as if they were busy at the time. Shant bother going back – there are plenty of other places in Wellington central.

Susan
7th September 2010 5 star 

Went there for a friend’s birthday on a 2 for 1 Monday night recently. Sage & gorgonzola gnocchi (sp?) ravishingly good; some kind of celery heart salad likewise; green beans perfectly cooked; ditto the brussel sprouts. The beetroot part of the beetroot & goat cheese bake was good, but the cheese wasn’t very present.

The maitre d’, like his brother at Scopa, is the perfect host; seems to love his job & love making you feel like a special, welcome person. Lovely service, lovely food. Can’t wait to go back.

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