Napoli

restaurant — Wellington CBD · Wellington

About Napoli

Napoli is an Italian pizzeria, bar and cucina at 1 Courtenay Place in Wellington's CBD, describing itself as a restaurant and bar with plenty of seats to host visitors and their families. The kitchen uses traditional dough preparation, fresh ingredients, and cooks in a Fontana Italian wood fired oven, anchoring the menu around Neapolitan-style pizza alongside a full range of starters, salads, pasta, calzone and dessert.

The pizza menu spans classic Napoletana styles such as Margherita and Margherita Originale made with buffalo mozzarella, through to Napoli's own pizza specialties featuring toppings like prawns, seafood mixes, smoked chicken and grilled aubergine. Starters range from wood-fired garlic bread and bruschetta to a signature Calamari Fritti, arancini, cured meat and cheese platters, and a range of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are marked throughout the menu. The kitchen also makes home-made pasta and risotto dishes, including bolognese, lasagna, carbonara and gnocchi al pesto, plus a dedicated Menu Bambino for younger diners.

Dessert includes Italian classics such as tiramisu, panna cotta, affogato and sorbet, along with Dolce Della Casa doughnuts (with a vegan version available) and a sorbet paired with Pallini Italian Lemoncello. Napoli currently offers takeaway food ordering for pickup only, noting that deliveries are not available due to a staff shortage. The restaurant is listed on TripAdvisor and maintains a Facebook page.

Napoli: Wood-Fired Italian Pizzeria, Bar & Cucina on Courtenay Place

Wood-Fired Italian on Courtenay Place

Napoli sits at 1 Courtenay Place in the heart of Wellington's CBD, describing itself as a pizzeria, bar and cucina. The restaurant invites visitors to come and explore its space, noting it now has plenty more seats to host guests and their families — a nod to a recent refresh of the venue.

At the heart of the kitchen is a Fontana Italian wood fired oven, and the team leans on traditional dough preparation and fresh ingredients across the menu. It's an approach that runs from the pizzas through to the starters and desserts, giving the whole menu a distinctly Italian, wood-fired character.

What They're Known For

Napoli's pizza menu is built in two tiers: Pizza Napoletana Classics and the restaurant's own Pizza Specialties. The classics run from a straightforward Margherita through to the buffalo mozzarella Margherita Originale, and specialty pies like Vesuvius, made with spicy pepperoni, black olives and Napoli's own chilli oil, marked hot on the menu. The specialty range pushes further, with options like Gamberoni topped with prawns, Pescatore with a seafood mix of octopus, shrimp and mussels, and Pollo with smoked chicken and avocado.

Among the starters, Calamari Fritti is called out as a Napoli signature dish — scored calamari dusted in the restaurant's own secret crumb and deep fried. Other starters include wood-fired garlic bread and bruschetta, arancini in two styles, a cured meats and cheese platter, and a Burrata Caprese served over basil pesto and campari tomatoes.

Pasta, Calzone and a Kids' Menu

Beyond pizza, Napoli makes a full range of home-made pasta and risotto, including a mushroom and gorgonzola risotto, bolognese, a traditional lasagne, carbonara, and a seafood linguine made with New Zealand green lip mussels. For those after a folded pizza, the calzone menu includes options like the spinach and feta Vespa and the meat-loaded Capri, each served with a side salad.

Families are catered for directly through a dedicated Menu Bambino, offering smaller pizzas and a simple pasta in Mama's tomato sauce for younger diners.

Dessert and the Full Experience

To finish, Napoli offers a genuinely Italian dessert lineup: tiramisu, panna cotta, affogato, and a rotating sorbet selection in lemon, mango and raspberry. There's also Dolce Della Casa — hazelnut chocolate-stuffed Italian doughnuts finished in cinnamon and sugar — available in both a standard and vegan version, and a sorbet paired with a shot of Pallini Italian Lemoncello for a proper Italian finish.

Dietary needs are clearly flagged throughout the menu, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options marked on individual dishes across starters, salads, pizza and dessert.

Visiting Napoli

Napoli is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 5pm to 10pm, and closed Mondays. Food can be ordered online for pickup, though the restaurant notes that deliveries are currently unavailable due to a staff shortage. Table reservations can also be made directly through the restaurant. Napoli is listed on TripAdvisor and maintains an active Facebook page for updates.

Signature items

  • Calamari Fritti
  • Margherita Originale
  • Vesuvius
  • Burrata Caprese
  • Tiramisu
  • Affogato

Menu

Calzone

  • Vespa — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, feta cheese, basil and parmesan
  • Sorrento — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and parmesan
  • Massa — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, portobello mushrooms, olives and parmesan
  • Capri — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, salami, smoked ham and spicy pepperoni

Dessert Menu

  • Tiramisu — Coffee-flavoured Italian dessert with lady's fingers, coffee, Italian liquor and mascarpone
  • Panna Cotta — Sweetened cream thickened with gelatine, vanilla flavour with raspberry coulis and mint garnish
  • Sorbet — Three scoops of sorbet in flavours lemon, mango and raspberry
  • Dolce Della Casa — Italian doughnuts stuffed with hazelnut chocolate, covered in cinnamon and sugar, serving of 8-10
  • Affogato — Two scoops of Italian vanilla gelato with cinnamon and chocolate shavings, served with espresso
  • Vegan Dolce Della Casa — Italian doughnuts stuffed with vegan hazelnut chocolate, covered in cinnamon and sugar
  • Sorbet and Lemoncello — Lemon sorbet accompanied by a shot of Pallini Italian Lemoncello

Menu Bambino

  • Margherita Bambino — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and parmesan, kids-size pizza
  • Margherita Bambino with Ham — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, fresh basil and parmesan, kids-size pizza
  • Pasta — Penne or linguine pasta cooked in Mama's special tomato sauce

Home Made Pasta & Risotto

  • Risotto — Porcini, white button and portobello mushroom cream sauce risotto with gorgonzola, rocket and dried prosciutto di Parma
  • Conchiglia Verdura — Giant pasta shells stuffed with spinach, ricotta, parmesan and basil, in bechamel and homemade tomato sauce
  • Bolognese — Linguine pasta with rich beef ragu bolognese in homemade tomato sauce, basil and parmesan
  • Lasagna — Traditional lasagne bolognese layered with pasta, mozzarella and bechamel, topped with homemade tomato sauce, served with side salad
  • Carbonara — Penne pasta with bacon, onion and tomato in a cream and cheese sauce
  • Pasta Di Mare — NZ green lip mussels in white wine and olive oil sauce with cherry tomatoes, parsley and a hint of chilli, linguine style
  • Gnocci al Pesto — Gnocchi with basil pesto, mascarpone, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts and parmigiano

Pizza Napoletana Classics

  • Margherita — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, parmesan and olive oil
  • Margherita Originale — Italian tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, parmesan and olive oil
  • Originale Prosciutto — Italian tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, fresh basil and parmesan
  • Pizza Funghi — Italian tomato sauce, portobello mushroom, fresh basil and parmesan
  • Pepperoni — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, fresh basil and parmesan
  • Quattro Stagioni — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, portobello mushrooms, capsicum and artichokes, fresh basil and parmesan
  • Quattro Formaggi — White base pizza with mozzarella, provolone, pecorino, gorgonzola, cherry tomato, basil and parmesan
  • Capricciosa — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, Manuka smoked ham, portobello mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, oregano, basil and parmesan
  • Pompei — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, black olives, oregano, fresh basil and parmesan
  • Pulcinella — White base, mozzarella, provolone, cherry tomatoes, fresh rocket, rock salt, olive oil and vinaigrette
  • Vesuvius — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, black olives, Napoli chilli oil, fresh basil and parmesan (Hot)
  • Tonno — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna, thinly sliced onions, oregano, fresh basil and parmesan

Starters, Sides And Salads

  • Marinated Olives — Napoli marinated olives with garlic, lemon and herbs
  • Bruschetta — Grilled wood fired bread topped with garlic, truss tomatoes, basil, olive oil and a touch of parmesan
  • Garlic Bread — Fresh wood fired baked pizza bread with garlic, pepper and olive oil
  • Calamari Fritti — A Napoli signature dish: scored calamari dusted in secret Napoli crumb and deep fried
  • Arancini — Arborio rice balls with mozzarella, smoked ham, pepperoni, basil, parmigiano, truss tomato and a hint of chili, crumbed and deep fried
  • Arancini 3 Formaggi — A pair of arborio rice balls with Grana Padano, Scarmoza and mozzarella, crumbed and deep fried
  • Bocconcini con Prosciutto — Fresh bocconcini wrapped in prosciutto di Parma and rocket, drizzled with olive oil
  • Patatine Fritte — Hand cut agria potatoes deep fried with rosemary and sea salt flakes
  • Platter with Cured Meats and Cheese — A selection of cured meats and cheeses served with marinated olives and fresh bread
  • Vegetarian Platter — Preserved and grilled vegetables with Italian cheeses and marinated olives, served with fresh bread
  • Focaccia Wrapped in Prosciutto — Grilled wood fired bread topped with garlic, wrapped in prosciutto crudo, drizzled in olive oil
  • Burrata Caprese — Burrata ball served on basil pesto sauce and campari tomatoes with fresh baked bread
  • Provolone al Forno — Provolone cheese wood fire baked to a creamy texture, served with fresh fried bread to dip
  • Side Salad — Mesclun salad with capsicum and black olives, dressed with olive oil and balsamic
  • Greek Salad — Cucumber, feta cheese, capsicum, red onions, cherry and truss tomatoes, black olives, extra virgin oil, oregano and fresh bread
  • Amalfi Salad — Rocket, artichokes, pine nuts, cherry and truss tomatoes, mandarin, cucumber, black olives, lemon and olive oil with fresh bread

Pizzeria Napoli'S Pizza Specialties

  • Garibaldi — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, salami, spicy pepperoni, prosciutto di Parma, fresh basil and parmesan
  • Positano — White base, mozzarella, provolone, rocket, prosciutto di Parma, shaved provolone and olive oil
  • Gamberoni — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, prawns, spicy pepperoni, rocket, extra virgin olive oil and parmesan
  • Contadino — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, aubergine, capsicum, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, feta cheese, basil, oregano and parmesan
  • Pescatore — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, seafood mix of octopus, shrimp and mussels, parsley, basil and parmesan
  • Pollo — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken, avocado, portobello mushrooms, fresh basil and parmesan
  • Siciliana — Italian tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, grilled aubergine, fresh basil and parmesan

Frequently asked questions

What are Napoli's opening hours?
Napoli is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 5pm to 10pm, and closed on Mondays.
Does Napoli offer gluten-free options?
Yes, several starters, salads and pizzas are available in gluten-free versions, marked on the menu.
Does Napoli have vegan options?
Yes, a number of starters, pizzas, pasta and desserts are marked vegan on the menu, including a vegan version of the Dolce Della Casa doughnuts.
What is Napoli's signature dish?
Calamari Fritti, scored calamari dusted in the restaurant's own secret Napoli crumb and deep fried, is called out as a signature dish.
Does Napoli offer delivery?
Currently only pickup is available for online food orders; deliveries are not offered due to a staff shortage.
Is there a kids' menu at Napoli?
Yes, the Menu Bambino offers smaller pizzas and a simple pasta dish for children.
How can I book a table or order food?
Tables and food orders can both be arranged through Napoli's website, or you can contact the restaurant by phone or email.

Tips

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  • {"body":"Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are clearly marked next to individual dishes, useful if you have dietary needs.","title":"Check dietary markers on the menu"}
  • {"body":"For a proper Italian finish, the lemon sorbet paired with a shot of Pallini Lemoncello is a distinctive way to end the meal.","title":"Save room for the Sorbet and Lemoncello"}
  • {"body":"Given the Courtenay Place location and limited opening window (5pm-10pm), booking a table in advance is worth considering.","title":"Book ahead as it's a popular CBD spot"}

Good to know

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