1154 Pastaria
A Michelin Bib Gourmand eatery on Cuba Street serving fresh, handmade pasta. No reservations accepted; walk-ins only.
Located at 132 Cuba Street, this eatery was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026. All pasta is handmade in-house using free-range eggs and South Island durum semolina, cooked to order, with weekly specials. Popular dishes include the pappardelle with beef shin ragu slow-cooked in red wine and tomatoes, conchiglie with bolognese, and spaghettini with prawns and a touch of chili. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are also available, and the rosemary buns are highly popular. The restaurant does not accept reservations, so expect to queue during peak hours. Pasta dishes range from 18-31 NZD. Located on the pedestrian section of the city center, making it very accessible.
Opening hours
Daily from approx. 11:00, Sun-Wed until 21:30, Thu-Sat until 22:00 (sources vary slightly)
Nearby sights
- Cuba Street
- City Gallery Wellington
- Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
- Wellington Waterfront & Oriental Bay
- Harbourside Market
- Wellington Museum
- Embassy Theatre