HippopotamusTe Aro, Wellington
Hippopotamus – Modern, international-style food
Hippopotamus – Modern, international-style food
Hippopotamus – Modern, international-style food
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Restaurant · Te Aro

Hippopotamus

Te Aro, Wellington

Opening hours

Right now in Wellington6:49 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Hippopotamus. Many restaurants in Wellington open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About Hippopotamus

Found at the Te Aro area, Hippopotamus is a restaurant that has become part of the Te Aro dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Wellington, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at modern, international-style food venues like this, favourites such as market fish and steak are usually on the menu. We currently list 58 places in Wellington in the international category, and Hippopotamus is among them.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for Hippopotamus. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

For budgeting, restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Te Aro easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
DessertsSeasonal fruit crumble

With custard

$14–17

Small PlatesSourdough

With cultured butter

$8–12

MainsMushroom risotto

With truffle and parmesan

$28–34

Small PlatesSeasonal soup

With bread

$14–18

Small PlatesBurrata

With heirloom tomatoes

$20–25

SidesGarden salad

House dressing

$9–12

Plan your visit

When is Hippopotamus busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Hippopotamus

Where is Hippopotamus?

Hippopotamus is at Te Aro, Wellington, about 500 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Hippopotamus's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Hippopotamus serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Hippopotamus?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Hippopotamus?

The closest is Panhead Tory Street (80 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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