Our favourite dessert spots in Wellington

Cuba Street’s resident Italian restaurant, Ombra, has an array of delicious desserts to choose from. Inspired by the informal Bacari of Venice, the cuisine is indulgent, and the ambience romantic. 

A list of delicious desserts that make a perfect ending to your meal at Ombra includes poached pear and mascarpone gelato, grapefruit panna cotta with pistachio, and tiramisu. The latter is utter perfection. The first thing that makes this dessert special is the fact that it’s made with Italian mascarpone cheese. It is denser and richer in flavour, creating an irresistible, decadent treat; next, you throw in chocolate-coated ladyfingers and coffee-infused cream – and you’re set. With these ingredients combined into one masterpiece, who wouldn’t want to head over to Cuba Street?

Crêpes A Go Go is a tiny little hole-in-the-wall eatery; catering to Wellington’s crêpe and waffle needs. If you have a sweet tooth, these desserts are for you. They are authentic French delicacies and are both sweet and savoury. This is a great dessert for those who love sweets but don’t want to feel overwhelmed by the sugar aftertaste. 

Our go-to crêpes are the caramellow – a Kiwi classic – Snickers and exotica. The latter pairs bananas with Nutella and roasted coconut. It is simple, memorable and incredibly moreish. The cheap treats never fail to hit the spot!

Treat yourself to a few hours of indulgence this weekend; Charley Noble offers an unforgettable experience for your tastebuds. The expert chefs have crafted a menu of sweet and savoury treats that will make you sing in delight and eat far more than you should. The extensive menu features sweet desserts, cheeseboards, digestif drinks and dessert wine. 

You can round out your visit however your heart desires. We recommend ordering the Rum Baba with coconut sorbet sous, vide pineapple and passionfruit curd. It tastes like heaven on earth, and our mouths have never been so happy. Other stand-out options include salted caramel popcorn and chocolate torte.

Buckle up for the ultimate ice cream experience; Zelati Dessert Café craft flavours made from scratch, in a range of sorbets and ice creams. There is truly something for everyone. We are big fans of this sweet spot and its mouth-watering dessert menu. Using quality ingredients and perfected techniques, Zelati is superior in the gelato and ice cream business. 

In the gelato section, we have tasty options available like lolly cake, affogato espresso, matcha green tea and salted caramel cookie. Zelati could create any flavour their hearts desired, and we would still eat it. In the sorbet section, we have pineapple plum, raspberry velvet, chocolate fudge, and a slightly different flavour, coconut and purple kumara.  

The cutest little waffle shop in the coolest little capital city. The Little Waffle Shop offers dessert at any time of the day. Mid-morning craving, afternoon sugar crash or a sweet treat after dinner – you can always get your hands on a delectable and creative waffle. The hot waffles are fresh to order and cooked right before your eyes. 

Explore the crazy combinations and find your signature toppings. We spend longer deciding what flavour we want than the chef takes to make our dessert. Everything looks amazing, and it is impossible to make a decision. Flavours include French toast, cheeky chocolate, berries & cream, and our personal favourite, lemon meringue pie. The latter pairs luscious lemon curd crowned with sweet and slightly scorched meringues – perfection.