The Monaco Kitchen, Nelson

Overview

4.0

340 reviews

Excellent55%
Very good25%
Average10%
Poor5%
Terrible5%

Travellers talk about

“lamb” (24 reviews)

“calamari” (7 reviews)

“linguine” (4 reviews)

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Hours

CUISINES

European, New Zealand, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

PRICE

$$ - $$$

RATINGS

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Service

Value

Atmosphere

LOCATION

6 Point Road | Monaco, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

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Connector823993

11

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great Food & Service

Tonight me and my family went to The Monaco Kitchen for a meal as we just recently moved here to Nelson. The food was amazing, it came out quick, and the service from Tommy was even better. The experience wouldn't have been the same without...More

1 Thank Connector823993

Dear Harry A Wow, you flatterer - Tommy's head will be spinning now! Seriously, thanks for your terrific review, and more importantly - welcome to Nelson, we know you're all going to love living here. We're delighted you enjoyed your dining experience, both the food...More

Got2try

Sydney, Australia

25069

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Thank You Tommy & Rea

Meals were ok, service was GREAT. Concept of the restaurant was out dated, ok for breakfast, but poor for dinner. Green chairs looked out of place, no tablecloths for dinner made the place ambience out of whack, but the service was lovely.More

1 Thank Got2try

Hi there Got2try Thanks for your restaurant review separate to the review you left on the hotel. Thanks for noting that you really enjoyed the service in the restaurant - I'll pass on your comments to the front of house team. Warm regards Nick, on...More

HeatherAbbie

312

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Disappointing experience

While staying at the hotel we decided to eat there also. The beautiful old English style was ruined by the green plastic chairs. Menu voulcnt decide on a style and one waiter had no idea of what was on it. My fish was bland and...More

Thank HeatherAbbie

Dear HeatherAbbie Thanks for your review/feedback, please accept my apology that your dining experience at The Monaco Kitchen didn't meet your expectations. The decor in the restaurant is intended to give the restaurant it's on special (informal) character separate to the identify of the hotel,...More

pennyt675

New Zealand

404

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Final meal of nice weekend

Found MK really disappointing food wise. Menu implied small plates but really was entree and main which staff explained. Steak was supposedly 200g but looked cut in half when it arrived and was very tough. High price for a pretty poor meal. Service was ok...More

Thank pennyt675

Hi there pennyt675 Oh dear, if you're disappointed, we're doubly so because it doesn't sound like you had the sort of experience we aim to deliver. Please accept our apologies for your disappointing dining experience - hand-on-heart I can reassure you that we can, and...More

tony352

Christchurch, New Zealand

21

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Outstanding Service Tommy Sims

So........just outstanding service, outstanding company. Top drawer from every respect. I never post on this forum but in this case I felt obliged even though i am 1yr late in posting.More

1 Thank tony352

Dear tony352 1yr late in posting - wow, Tommy's indomitable service must have really impressed you if you were moved to write about it a year later; I'm sure that Tommy would want me to say thank you very much! Tommy is just as committed...More

Graeme B

Adelaide, Australia

113

Reviewed 12 September 2018

Great service great food

My wife and I had share plates of calamari and the Cardinal fish both very tasty and well cooked. We found the waiter ASH very informative with a bubbly personality. Tommy also was very friendly and made us feel very welcome.More

1 Thank Graeme B

Hi there Graeme B Thanks for your review/feedback - it's great to know you enjoyed your seafood dishes and that you thought them well cooked. Thanks for the great feedback on Ashleigh and Tommy. Warm regards Nick, on behalf of the entire team at The...More

Kelly W

Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

1012

Reviewed 30 August 2018 via mobile

Wonderful meal and fantastic service

We have eaten at The Monaco Kitchen the last 2 nights and the food has been excellent and the staff could not be friendly. We would definitely recommend this restaurant and we will be back.More

1 Thank Kelly W

Hi there Kelly W Thanks for your wonderful review, we're delighted you enjoyed several really excellent meals and that the team were friendly and really looked after you. We look forward to seeing you back again sometime real soon - our new spring menu launches...More

Lucy8989

Nelson, New Zealand

21

Reviewed 27 August 2018

Wonderful dining experience

Have been meaning to come here for ages and are so glad we finally did! Our waiter, Tommy, really made the evening and kept us smiling all night long. He explained the menu thoroughly and was generally just helpful and fun. We had a window...More

1 Thank Lucy8989

Dear Lucy8989 Thanks so much for your review/feedback, what a pleasure to read your review, we're delighted that you had such a wonderful dining experience at The Monaco Kitchen. We're delighted you enjoyed the warm friendly service, the gorgeous view, and of course a delicious...More

SimonO1660

82

Reviewed 14 August 2018 via mobile

Superb

Thanks again Ashleigh for the superb service and food. Look forward to our next meal. Great dining for family and friends.More

1 Thank SimonO1660

Hi there Simon O Thanks for your great feedback, I'm sure that Ashleigh will be delighted with that special mention. We look forward to seeing you all back in TMK again sometime soon. Warm regards Nick, on behalf of the entire team at The Monaco...More

ShelleyT411

Warkworth, New Zealand

21

Reviewed 13 August 2018

Exceptional Service. Fantastic food. Wonderful local wine.

A family bereavement bought us to this place by accident. A table of 20 or a table of 2 made no difference. Tommy made us all feel welcome and guided us through an impressive food and wine menu. We dined in house four times over...More

1 Thank ShelleyT411

Hi there Shelley T Thanks for your review, we're delighted that despite the sad occasion for the gathering of your family, that you still enjoyed your dining experience(s) with us at The Monaco Kitchen. It's great to hear that you and your family enjoyed the...More

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