Nolita is a fully plant-based pizzeria and pastaria on Wellington's Cuba Street, translating Italian comfort food into a dairy-free and meat-free restaurant rather than treating vegan choices as a small side section. The room takes cues from New York and Italy, with exposed brick, long tables and pavement seating facing the life of Cuba Street. Brunch, lunch and dinner give the concept room to move beyond pizza alone.
The pizza process is unusually specific. Dough is made fresh each day with a sourdough starter and type 2 flour, then fermented for 48 hours before being stretched by hand. The kitchen also cultures its own cashew mozzarella, building flavour and texture without dairy. Those two preparations turn the base and cheese into genuine house specialities, and they explain why a simple Margherita can carry as much attention as the restaurant's more elaborate combinations.
Pasta, mains and sharing plates broaden the plant-based treatment of Italian classics. Carbonara is reworked without animal products, while salads, truffled mushroom burgers and vegetable-led plates offer different weights of meal. The current menus clearly mark dietary information and include gluten free choices, so a group can move from a light shared starter to pizza or a richer pasta without the restaurant's vegan focus narrowing the experience.
The drinks and atmosphere keep Nolita connected to Cuba Street's social side. Italian cocktails and spritzes sit beside New Zealand and Italian wine, local craft beer and alcohol-free choices. Weekend brunch changes the pace of the room, while live jazz on Saturday evenings adds another reason to linger. It is a restaurant where plant-based technique is central, but the final impression is still that of a lively neighbourhood pizzeria and bar.
Address: 203 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Nolita Wellington Menu
Sourdough Flatbread
GF = gluten free; NF = nut free; * = on request; GF bread $2 extra. Our dishes are designed to be shared and come out as they’re ready. 100% plant based. Please inform us of any allergies.
House
Garlic butter & rosemary GF* NF
Sicily
Garlic-bianca sauce, artichoke, fried capers, red onion, BBQ cashew mozzarella GF* NF*
Sourdough Pizza
GF = gluten free; NF = nut free; * = on request; GF bread $2 extra. 100% plant based. Please inform us of any allergies.
Pizza of the Week
Ask your server for our current flavour
Margherita
Pomodoro sauce, cashew mozzarella, basil, olive oil GF*
Pizza Patatine
Garlic-bianca sauce, shaved potato, red onion, smoked cheddar, cashew mozzarella, parmesan, rosemary GF* NF*
BBQ Pollo
Pomodoro sauce, plant based ‘chicken’, red onion, cashew mozzarella, smoked cheese, BBQ, herbed aioli drizzle NF*
Tartufo
Garlic-bianca sauce, truffled mushrooms, smoked cheese, sunflower seed parmesan, rocket, truffle oil GF* NF
Buffalo Chicken
Pomodoro, spicy buffalo chicken, red onion, jalapeños, horseradish aioli swirl, cashew mozzarella NF*
Manhattan
Pomodoro sauce, sausage, olives, mushrooms, peppers, fried capers, cashew mozzarella NF*
Verde
Garlic-bianca sauce, pan-seared broccoli, basil pesto, pickled zucchini & red chillies, rocket, cashew mozzarella, lemon & basil
Add Ons
Plant based chicken
NF
Sausage
NF
Kalamata olives
GF NF
Capers
GF NF
Artichokes
GF NF
Rocket
GF NF
Red onion
GF NF
Mushrooms
GF NF
Smoked cheese
GF NF
Cashew mozzarella
GF
Herbed aioli
GF NF
BBQ sauce
GF NF
Sharing Plates and Salads
GF = gluten free; NF = nut free; * = on request; GF bread $2 extra. 100% plant based. Please inform us of any allergies.
Antipasti Platter
Housemade sourdough focaccia, pickled zucchini, Epic smoked cheddar, olives, semi-dried tomato pesto & hummus GF* NF
Polenta Sticks
with herb aioli GF NF
Fries
with herb aioli GF NF
Truffle Loaded Fries
Fries with truffled mushroom, truffle oil, sunflower seed parmesan GF NF
Caesar Piccola
Cos lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons, sunflower seed parmesan, fried capers GF* NF
Larger Plates
GF = gluten free; NF = nut free; * = on request; GF bread $2 extra. 100% plant based. Please inform us of any allergies.
Gnocchi ai Funhgi
Truffled mushrooms, wilted spinach, thyme, parsley, rosemary & white wine GF NF
Carbonara
Fettucine with a rich ‘egg’ sauce, crispy capers & microgreens NF
Rigatoni Arriabiata
Rigatoni with green tomato & chilli sauce, fried capers, cashew bocconcini & microgreens NF
Eggplant Parmagiana
Layers of roasted eggplant with mozzarella & rich Pomodoro sauce topped with mozzarella & baked in a skillet, with a side salad OR house focaccia GF
Caesar Grande
Plant based chicken, Cos lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons, sunflower seed parmesan, fried capers NF
Orange Feta Salad
Orange, feta, red onion, salad greens & crispy lentil salad with orange ginger vinaigrette GF NF
Caprese Salad
Tri coloured cherry tomatoes, roma tomatoes, marinated bocconcini, rocket, fresh basil & herbed lemon oil GF
Seasonal Veg
Roasted seasonal root vegetables & pan-fried greens in garlic butter GF NF
Gnocco Fritto
Fried dough balls, olive salt, Pomodoro NF
Dolce
GF = gluten free; NF = nut free; * = on request; GF bread $2 extra. 100% plant based. Please inform us of any allergies.
Cheesecake
Tiramisu inspired cheesecake with Marsala soaked biscuits, mascarpone, chocolate coffee mousse, coffee syrup & vanilla gelato GF NF
Banoffee Calzone
Dark chocolate, banana & toffee sauce calzone with vanilla gelato NF
Lemon Custard Pie
Italian-style decadent coconut lemon custard, vanilla biscuit base, candied lemon & vanilla gelato GF NF
Cinnamon Gnocco Fritto
Cinnamon sugar dough balls & chocolate NF
Gelato
Choose two flavours of Gelissimo gelato: chocolate / vanilla / strawberry GF* NF*
Affogato
Espresso with chocolate, vanilla or strawberry gelato GF NF
Embedded document Dinner from 3pm and Pizza – Happy Hour
3-5PM
Afternoon Aperitivo!
Glass of house wine or tap beer
Antipasti Arvo
500ml carafe of house wine &
Brunch Menu
PLEASE INFORM US OF ANY ALLERGIES – FOR SOY/ALLIUM ALLERGIES ASK STAFF FOR OUR CHART. 100% PLANT BASED MENU. GF = GLUTEN FREE; NF = NUT FREE; * = ON REQUEST; GF BREAD $2 EXTRA.
New York Sourdough Bagels
Choose from: Cream cheese & berry compote | GF* NF 12; Chicken | crumbed chicken, smoked cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado & herb aioli | NF 16; add fries or side salad | 6
Avo Toast
Sliced avocado, semi-dried tomato pesto, crumbled feta, pickled red onion, balsamic reduction & microgreens on toasted ciabatta | GF* NF 23
Breakfast Burrito
Toasted tortilla with scrambled tofu, smoky beef crumbles, wilted spinach, avocado, smoked cheese & salsa rosa | NF 23
Nolita French Toast
Fried eggy toast with your choice of: Cheesy Caprese | Cherry tomato & melted cheddar sauce, fresh basil, balsamic reduction | GF* NF 23; Classico | Mascarpone, maple syrup, sliced banana, berry compote | GF* NF 21
Sausage Butty
Potato bun with plant based sausage & tomato relish | GF* NF 14
Keto Brunch Bowl
Buffalo tofu, grilled portobello, wilted spinach, avocado, roasted broccoli & asparagus with salsa rosa & herb aioli | GF NF 24
Hash Stack
Potato herb hash cakes, grilled smoked cheese, truffled mushrooms, wilted spinach | VG GF NF 24
Big Brekkie
Ciabatta with wilted spinach, sausage, buffalo tofu, portobello, avocado, hash cakes, herb aioli | GF* NF 26
Caesar Grande
Plant based crumbed chicken, Cos lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons, sunflower seed parmesan, fried capers | GF* NF 25
Caesar Wrap
Plant based crumbed chicken, avocado, Cos lettuce, Caesar dressing & capers in a tortilla wrap | NF 22
Truffle Burger
Plant based beef patty, truffled mushrooms, house smoked cheese, caramelised onion, Cos, pickles & aioli, with fries | GF* NF 26
Sharing Plates
Potato Rosti (2)
GF NF
Buffalo Tofu
GF NF
Truffled Mushrooms
GF NF
Sausage (2)
GF NF
Portobello
GF NF
Avocado
GF NF
Toasted Ciabatta (1)
NF
GF Bread (1)
NF
Truffle Loaded Fries
Truffle Loaded Fries
Fries with truffled mushroom, truffle oil, house parmesan | GF NF 18
Polenta Fritta
Polenta Fritta
Chilli rosemary polenta sticks & herb aioli | GF NF 14
Orange Feta Salad
Orange Feta Salad
Orange, feta, red onion, salad greens, crispy lentil & orange ginger vinaigrette | GF NF 18
Fries
Fries
with herb aioli | GF NF 12
Embedded document Everyday Brunch and Pizza – Happy Hour
3-5PM EVERY DAY
Afternoon Aperitivo!
Glass of house wine or tap beer
Antipasti Arvo
500ml carafe of house wine & marinated olives
Pizzas
Margherita
Pomodoro sauce, cashew mozzarella, basil, olive oil | GF* 24
Pizza Patatine
Garlic-bianca sauce, shaved potato, red onion, smoked cheese, cashew mozzarella, rosemary | VG GF* NF* 26
BBQ Pollo
Pomodoro sauce, plant based ‘chicken’, red onion, cashew mozzarella, smoked cheese, BBQ, herbed aioli drizzle | GF NF* 28
Tartufo
Garlic-bianca sauce, truffled mushrooms, smoked cheese, sunflower seed parmesan, rocket, truffle oil | GF* NF 26
Verde
Garlic-bianca sauce, pan-seared broccoli, basil pesto, pickled zucchini & red chilli, rocket, cashew mozzarella, lemon oil | GF* NF* 24
Buffalo Chicken
Pomodoro, buffalo chicken, red onion, jalapeños, horseradish aioli, cashew mozzarella | GF* NF* 26
Manhattan
Pomodoro sauce, sausage, olives, mushrooms, peppers, fried capers, cashew mozzarella | NF* 27
Flatbreads
House
Garlic butter & rosemary | VG GF* NF 14
Sicily
Garlic-bianca sauce, artichoke, fried capers, red onion, BBQ swirl, mozzarella | GF* NF* 19
Kids Menu
We make our own nut based cheeses in house, so we are unfortunately not able to cater for severe nut allergies and coeliacs. Please ask staff to check our allergens guide about any soy, nut, allium and gluten allergies. 100% VEGAN / GF = gluten free / GF* = on request, gf base/bread $2 extra / NF = nut free / NF* = nut free on request
Kids Brekkie (until 3pm)
hash cakes, avocado, toast (gf*, nf)
Chocolate Crumpets (until 3pm)
with sliced banana & maple syrup (gf*, nf)
Kids Fries & tomato sauce
(gf, nf)
Kids Fettucine & Pomodoro
(nf*)
Kids Margherita Pizza
Pomodoro, cashew mozzarella, basil (gf*)
Kids Hawaiian Pizza
Pomodoro sauce, pineapple, plant based ham, cashew mozzarella (gf*)
Cheeseburger
plant based beef patty, cheese, pickles, ketchup, with fries (gf*, nf)
Make Your Own Pizza!
Everyday from 12 – 5pm. Become an Italian Pizziolo! Roll out your dough, splatter on your sauce, sprinkle on your toppings and we will cook your creation in our pizza oven for you! Pomodoro sauce & cashew mozzarella $13pp. Extra toppings below $1 each: Olives, red onion, pineapple, potato, vegan ham, mushroom.
Make Your Own Pizza!
Pomodoro sauce & cashew mozzarella
Bellissimo Brunch!
$65 per person. 10am to 3pm Saturdays + Sundays. Includes meal + two hours of bottomless drinks. GF = gluten free; GF* = gf bread/base for $2 extra; NF = nut free; * = on request. 100% PLANT BASED MENU. Please inform us of any allergies.
Apple Pie Calzone
Cinnamon apple baked calzone, with toffee sauce & vanilla gelato NF
Avocado Flatbread
Sourdough flatbread with avocado, crumbled feta, pickled red onion, cherry tomato, rocket, balsamic reduction GF* NF
Breakfast Burger
Herbed rosti, smoked cheese, tomato, wilted spinach, BBQ sauce & herbed mayo, in a brioche bun, with fries GF* NF
Chicken Parma Burger
Crumbed plant based chicken patty, charred aubergine, cashew mozzarella, Cos lettuce, pickles, tomato relish & herb aioli in a brioche bun, with fries or Caesar side salad NF*
Margherita
Pomodoro sauce, house cashew mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil GF*
Pizza Patatine
Garlic-bianca sauce, shaved potato, red onion, smoked cheddar, cashew mozzarella & parmesan, rosemary GF* NF*
Al Fresco
Garlic-bianca sauce, cashew mozzarella & parmesan, smoked cheese, cherry tomato, rocket GF*
Parmigiana
Pomodoro sauce, aubergine, cashew mozzarella & parmesan, smoked cheese, fresh basil GF*
Zingara
Pomodoro sauce, red pepper, crumbled ‘chorizo’, olives, pickled red onion, cashew mozzarella GF*
Cocktails
*please note Campari which Negroni is typically made with isn’t vegan, so we have swapped it out for Aperol
Negroni Classico
Rouge Vermouth, Southward Mountain Gin, Aperol*, orange peel
Negroni Sour
Rouge Vermouth, Southward Mountain Gin, Aperol*, lemon juice, simple syrup
Chocolate Negroni
Dry Vermouth, gin, Aperol*, Créme de Cacao, chocolate bitters, orange peel
Pink Flamingo
Vodka, pineapple juice, lime, raspberry syrup, fresh mint
Holly Golightly Sour
Gin, raspberry liqueur, lemon juice, raspberry syrup sour
Spritzer Pitchers
Amalfi Spritz Pitcher
Prosecco, limoncello, soda, lemon, mint
Palermo Sangria
White wine, limoncello, triple sec, apple juice, lemonade, fresh fruit
Bellini
Prosecco, peachcello, peach nectar, soda
Tuscan Sangria
Red wine, triple sec, limoncello, orange juice, lemonade, fresh fruit
Cocktail Spritzers
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, soda
Amalfi Spritz
Prosecco, limoncello, soda, lemon slice
Mimosa
Prosecco, orange juice
Bella Bellini
Prosecco, peach nectar
Mocktails
The Italian Stallion
Blood orange syrup, orange juice, lime & soda
Truman Capote
Pineapple juice, orange juice, ginger ale, lime juice, fresh mint
Vespa
Ginger ale, freshlemon juice, lime juice, salt rim
Wine
N = natural; O = organic; V = vegan
No. 1 Family Assemblé Cuvée, Marlborough V
Chiarli Il Mio Rosato Lambrusco Italy V
Altemura Apolo Fiano, Italy V
Tony Bish ‘Fat & Sassy’ Chardonnay, Hawkes Bay, NZ V
Juices Sodas Coffee Tea
Libertine Blends Tea
Runaway Rose; Kawakawa & Lemongrass; Minty Ohm; Lightning Green; Roxy Black English Breakfast; Luxe Earl Grey
Reg / Lge Flat White
L’Affare Coffee. Choose from: Soy / oat / coconut milk
Reg / Lge Latte
L’Affare Coffee. Choose from: Soy / oat / coconut milk
Reg / Lge Mocha
L’Affare Coffee. Choose from: Soy / oat / coconut milk
Bottled & Canned Beer
Bayland’s Slackline Sour
Seasonal flavours, Wellington, 330ml can
Double Vision Red Rascal
Red IPA, Wellington, 330ml can, 6.3%
Double Vision Chillax
XPA, Wellington, 330ml can, 5%
Garage Project Fugazi
Hoppy Session Ale, Wellington, 330ml can, 2.2%
Cider
Morningcider Apple Cider
Auckland, 330ml can, 5.5%
Morningcider Strawberry Rose
Auckland, 330ml can, 4.9%
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Against typical prices in Wellington
- Margherita pizza Typical in Wellington: $24.00 $24.00
- Smashed avocado Typical in Wellington: $24.00 $23.00
- Big breakfast Typical in Wellington: $28.00 $26.00
- Carbonara Typical in Wellington: $29.50 $26.00
- Cheesecake Typical in Wellington: $14.00 $14.00
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