WellingtonEat & Drink
Plates of food and drinks at Supra. The camera angle is looking down from above and the road below is seen through the window.

Supra

“If you know, you know.” Intimate and relaxed, Supra is a no-frills restaurant that focuses on food over fanfare.

If you’re wandering around central Wellington, it can pay to look up. Depending on the street, you could spy the famous Bucket Fountain, a historic building facade, or a head-scratching modern art installation. If you’re on Dixon Street, you might spot a cosy, hidden-away restaurant: Supra.

With a front-row seat to the busy city below and across the road from The Opera House, Supra is right in the thick of it. But, its unusual (for Wellington) placement on a first storey makes it feel like a well-kept secret. The understated signage on the tucked-away staircase (painted a suitably discreet black) adds to the mystery. As owner and head chef Thom Millott puts it: “It’s a ‘if you know you know’ kind of thing.”

A table by a window with two candlesticks, water glasses and a couple of appetizers at Supra.
Two people enjoying food and drinks at Supra.
Wooden shelves with bottles of red wine and glassware at Supra restaurant.
A plate of asparagus is being garnished at Supra.

Once you’re in the know, head upstairs to find a relaxed, pared-back space. Hand-picked records from Thom’s home collection add to the personality. With large wrap-around windows, the city’s evening light is the decoration. The restaurant seats 18, and diners sit mostly in the window in cosy couples, a perfect vantage point for people-watching below. Groups can nab the larger table in the centre, or perch at the bar where you can see the other star of the show — the kitchen.

With a wealth of hospitality experience in both Aotearoa and Australia, Thom draws from a range of inspirations to create the menu. Plates vary in size, allowing diners to choose their own adventure. “It’s designed to share, but you don’t have to. If you want to have one or two things to yourself, that’s fine. And if you want to get a bunch, go for it.”

Two people enjoy food and drinks sitting at a table next to the window at Supra.

Everything is about “just making things delicious.” This can mean finding new ways to use ingredients or keeping ahead of food trends. The offering changes with season, supply, or whatever inspires the team.

The drinks list reflects the evolving and modern nature of the menu. Heavy on natural wine, you’ll find drops from local vineyards and further afield, along with considered beer and spirits.

The restaurant’s name is a happy coincidence. Thom picked it just because he liked it. But Supra by definition means ‘over’ or ‘above’ — a nod to both its location above the city and the elevated dining experience on offer.

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