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Scopa Caffe Cucina

141 Cuba Street (corner of Cuba and Ghuznee Streets), Wellington, New Zealand
04 3846020
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Ranked #42 of 507 restaurants in Wellington
Cuisines: Italian, Pizza, Pasta
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
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Dunedin
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24 reviews 24 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I had just gotten into Wellington and was sleep-deprived as all heck when I wandered into Scopa, and somehow managed to incoherently convey that I was looking for breakfast. The employee took this all in stride and warmly invited me to take a seat, while calling out back that they had a "first time flyer" in the house which I... More

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See 2 more reviews by camoozle for Wellington
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32 reviews 32 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 via mobile

Stumbled upon this place when exploring Wellington. There seemed to be a good buzz about it and it seemed to be very popular so we decided to give it a go. The pizza and pasta were both very enjoyable, and the service, although a little slow, was also good. Would recommend.

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Wellington
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We've been visiting Scopa for some time just for coffee and the occasional hot chocolate (which is a story in itself). First, the service. The waiting staff are great, very attentive and provide excellent service without fail. The place is ideally located next to a busy intersection, and as well as great ambience, provides very good people watching. Today we... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Service was terrible, pizza was very average and very over priced and the sides were over cooked and barely edible. The best thing about the place was its bathroom!

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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

We walked in off the street after looking at the menu displayed on the front of the building. We were lucky to get a table because the restaurant is very popular. The waiting staff were fabulous - the service was excellent and we had one of the specials, a risotto, and it was fabulous and very reasonably priced.

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See 5 more reviews by tasgenie for Wellington
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

This is a perfectly positioned eatery in Cuba St with a great vibe. We're not particularly 'cool' people but we didn't feel out of place in this funky and fun restaurant. The food was tasty - not over the top great - but honest with good sized servings. The service was truly excellent. Really enjoyed sitting near the window and... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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7 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Quite popular with the wanna be hipsters and snob but it's actually quite over priced for average food you could make at home. Staff are friendly enough but that's about it

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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48 restaurant reviews
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

After asking where the best hot chocolate was in Wellington this is where we ended up- and we were not disappointed. Thick, rich and velvety and not too sweet. What impressed me the most was the level of service we received- friendly, helpful and accommodating staff. Would definitely go back to sample other offers at Scopa. If you like quiet... More

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See 2 more reviews by poppy500NZ for Wellington
Berlin, Germany
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013 via mobile

Good pizza and pasta, funky atmosphere, lovely staff and the place is always buzzing. Coloring in sheet and pens were presented for the kids - a total surprise in what is not a 'Cobb and Co' style 'family' restaurant, but a great touch which made the meal relaxing for all.

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Edmonton, Canada
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32 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013 via mobile

On Cuba street, this is a great restaurant to have a well sized, well priced meal for and people watch. My wife has their $10 lunch past special and I had a dish that was being prepared for a Mushroom Festival Competition. It was pricey but delicious and my wife's meal was very good - especially for the price. Service... More

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