About Ombra
Found at 199 Cuba Street in Te Aro, Ombra is an Italian restaurant that has become part of the Te Aro dining scene. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.
The kitchen focuses on Italian food. Dishes typical of this style include risotto and arancini, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 8 places in Wellington in the Italian category, and Ombra is among them. The menu also crosses into vegan territory.
You can visit any day of the week – Ombra opens daily. The earliest start is noon on Wednesdays, and the latest finish is 10:30 pm on Fridays. It stays open late on Friday and Saturday, which is handy after a show or a late flight. In total it trades for about 60 hours each week.
Facilities and services recorded for Ombra include wheelchair accessible, vegetarian options and vegan options. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a Italian restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.
