GPO is InterContinental Wellington's dinner restaurant, named for the General Post Office that once occupied its Post Office Square site. The heritage reference is carried into a warm dining room conceived around travel and discovery rather than nostalgia alone. Dinner runs from early evening until late, with both reservations and walk-ins welcomed, so the restaurant works for planned celebrations as readily as a spontaneous meal in the central city.
The kitchen draws on southern European, Mediterranean and Levantine cooking, pairing classical technique with produce from New Zealand growers and coastal suppliers. Smaller plates borrow from tapas and mezze, while the pasta section gives the menu a handmade centre. Current choices include ravioli carbonara with guanciale and pecorino, mushroom-and-buffalo-ricotta tortelli, zucchini risotto, spaghetti with kina and finger lime, and fettuccine built around Wairarapa crayfish.
Seafood runs prominently through the larger menu. Kingfish crudo, Hokkaido scallops and a concentrated local fish soup lead toward Cook Strait butterfish with pāua beurre blanc or Hawke's Bay sole with caper and lemon butter. The seafood platter gathers oysters, scampi, mussels, kingfish, tuna and king crab for a shared centrepiece. Meat dishes answer with Matangi lamb, organic chicken, beef eye fillet and a bone-in wagyu sirloin.
Desserts keep the same mix of polish and clear flavour, from crème Catalan with mandarin and Campari caramel to lemon-and-yuzu parfait, chocolate fondant and a local-and-imported cheese plate. Seasonal gluten-free and vegan selections are available, alongside halal and children's menus on request. With dishes suited to grazing, full courses or sharing between several diners, GPO can shift from drinks and snacks to a long, structured dinner without changing its character.
Address: InterContinental Wellington, 2 Grey Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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