Cuisine: Italian, Pizza, Spanish
Price Point: Mains from $25 - $35
Comida café and restaurant sits in Buxton Square, Nelson. Serving refined Mediterranean dishes, Comida prides itself on excellent pizza, pasta and paella. It’s also known for its friendly customer service and unique style.
Authentic, thin-crust pizzas are made in a traditional wood fire oven and are created by fully trained and qualified Italian chefs. You’ll be spoilt for choice with a wide range of vegetarian, meat and seafood toppings, locally produced mozzarella and bases created with Italian ’00 flour’. It’s this attention to quality ingredients and methods that have earned Comida the nickname ‘Prince of Pizzas’.
As well as a delicious range of pastas and paella, there’s stew, steak and fish dishes on offer. Enjoy Comida’s warming atmosphere and enjoy truly Mediterranean flavours in the centre of Nelson, New Zealand!
Please note that First Table bookings are available from 5pm for standard menu items.
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Comida Cafe & Restaurant
7 Alma St
Buxton Square
Nelson 7010
Open Hours:
Mon-Tue: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed-Sat: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Phone: 03 546 7964
Website: m.comida.co.nz
Sample Menu *may not be current
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Reviews
Lois Boyd - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 7 November 2019
As usual, we had a fantastic dining experience at Comida. The food was very good, from the pork belly to pizza, we were all extremely pleased with our meals. The young woman who served us was delightful and so patient. Thank you!
Leslie Jones - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 13 September 2019
Amazing how well they transform this popular day time cafe into an evening dining space. The menu is well balanced with something to suit all dietary needs. My fish was superb and the lamb shanks impressed my fellow diner greatly. Quality and presentation was outstanding. It's hard to pass on the desserts and the coffee at Comida is of course always reliable. The staff were attentive, informative, friendly but not invasive. We had a great evening out with friends. Highly recommend this place.
Rhonwyn Knecht - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 25 July 2019
Awesome pizza- best in Nelson!
Waitress was very sweet, making sure everything was ok. Table setting was nice with a lit candle and fresh flowers. We are going back for sure. We liked looking around the shop at the back while we waited for our food
Helayna Brennan - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 20 July 2019
Wonderful service - very prompt and friendly. We had the steak and gnocchi with mushroom sauce and a vegetarian pizza and both were excellent. The prosecco cocktail with raspberry and limoncello was DEVINE. We will definitely be back!
Lilian Wenzel - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 10 May 2019
We were in Nelson for Bay Dreams and didn’t know any restaraunts so thought we would go on First Table to check some out. We went with Comida Cafe and Restaurant and it didn’t disappoint! The service was amazing from the word go. The food came out promptly and was delicious. I highly recommend the Angus Beef Fillet with gnocchi! 10/10!
Lauren Aitken - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 5 January 2019
The welcoming and attentive staff make dining at Comida a real pleasure. Fresh and local ingredients cooked with love and attention combine to produce delicious plates of food. The menu provides something for everyone whatever your appetite or dietary requirements and opting for the dish of the day is always a sure fire winner. We started with bruschetta with a variety of toppings and then I chose the fish of the day, pan seared snapper with a spicy carrot purée, zucchini and aubergine, and my partner chose slow cooked lamb rump with pea mash, with crushed salsa verde, potato and jus. We accompanied our food with excellent local wine from Neudorf but regrettably didn't have room for one of the tempting deserts. We'll be back to make good on that omission!
Lysbeth Bradley - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 12 December 2018
We had a great meal: mains (lamb and market fish) sides (potatoes roasted in duck fat, salad with caramelised red onions and apple) and desserts (creme brulee and apple crumble with vanilla bean ice cream and berry compote) were all delicious, expertly cooked and well-presented. The waitress was delightful. We enjoyed our evening immensely and intend to return.
Ray Evans - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 10 November 2018
From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome. Our very friendly & smiling waitress did everything possible to give us good service & to explain the menu & take into account my dietary requirements. The food was delicious & we could see that each course was freshly prepared for us. Although the tables were filling up we weren’t put under any pressure to leave & all in all would thoroughly recommend Comida.
Fiona Oliver - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 18 July 2018
Because we were at First Table the restaurant was empty except for one other table. Service was prompt and friendly as well as well informed. The wines we had, a Pinot noir and a montepulciano, were very enjoyable. We ordered the fresh fish (snapper) of the day, which was delicious albeit slightly over done. The sides that came with the snapper were delightful. We split a small cheesecake dessert, which was also a treat. Overall we were surprised and impressed with dinner.
Jane Prochnow - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 31 May 2018
Another great meal at Comida. Two of us had the turbot with lemon mash and it was delicious. One had the entree platter as her main and for an entree it was huge, plenty of variety on it. The tiramisu was divine. Would definitely recommend it and go back yet again!
Tracey Ball - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 26 May 2018
Loved the food at Comida!! We had gnocchi to start, so yummy! Followed by pizza which was the best I’ve ever had
Jessica Murphy - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 19 May 2018
We took our daughter-in-law and 8 year old granddaughter, Eleanor, from the States to Comida and enjoyed exceptional food with dishes that pleased all our tastes. Eleanor doesn't have a large appetite and can be 'picky' but on this occasion she devoured a large pizza and went on to enjoy a beautiful white chocolate cheesecake dessert. My husband and I opted for the fish dish of the day, gurnard wrapped in pancetta and served with a delicious black risotto that tasted of the sea while Perrie chose the calzone which oozed with filling and she pronounced the best she had tasted. We washed our food down with a bottle of Neudorf's excellent Tom's block. We finished our meal by sharing a tiramisu as we had little room left! Thank you to all the staff at Comida for making this a memorable experience!
Lysbeth Bradley - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 16 February 2018
Exceptional food and service, even for Nelson! We had a small birthday celebration there yesterday evening and were all impressed by the whole experience. The wait staff were delightful, knowledgeable and well-trained. The lamb was declared to be the best tasted recently (compared to two other top restaurants in Nelson). The Market Fish dish was delicious, imaginative and colourful: pan-fried Snapper fillets, black rice risotto, a parcel of green beans wrapped in pancetta, grilled sliced tomato, butter sauce, all beautifully presented. It was a welcome change to eat without intrusive music, overly-close tables and noise bouncing from wooden surfaces, as we find in most Nelson restaurants. We enjoyed the ambience, enhanced by fine linen and quality cutlery. We would not have tried this restaurant, tucked away behind the Prego shop, off the Buxton carpark, were it not for the First Table offer. We are very pleased we did - it was a great find!
Janice Evans - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 10 February 2018
We had the restaurant to ourselves so we had the lovely space to dine in no extraneous noise and time to enjoy the tasty and well presented food
Deborah Thornton - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 9 November 2019
We had a lovely meal and do regularly recommend Comida to our friends as a great place to go. Tiramisu was divine :) Great service
Lois Boyd - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 7 November 2019
Lovely food and service.
One criticism is that the portions are a bit small for the price, having to buy vegetables or salad separately.
Flavours on point.
Melanie Carter - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 1 November 2019
Very pleasant evening with great food and very attentive and friendly service.
Janine Riley - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 31 October 2019
CONSISTENCY IS KEY!
We have been away for a while so unable to eat at Comida recently. Sometimes it is risky going back: standards may slip, Management may change, it can be a disappointment.
NOT SO AT COMIDA!
Every aspect of our dining experience was superb: warm welcome, helpful service, delicious food and relaxed ambience. We enjoyed the Trio of Bruschetta, Market fish, Lamb with gnocchi and salad side. Next time - for there will certainly be a next time - we must leave room for dessert.
Consistency is hard to achieve but Comida does so, even exceeding expectations, thanks to imaginative, hard-working and hands-on owners.
Janice Evans - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 26 October 2019
Very enjoyable evening, no rush for us to eat and the food would make gods cry
Janine Schrader - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 25 October 2019
Fantastic service as always. Great food, great environment
Nigel Lineham - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 9 October 2019
It was very quiet as it was a very wet evening. The food was great. Three different yummy bruschetta. One pizza with shrimp . The crust was really good. The ribeye steak was ordered med rare and it was cooked to perfection. The best steak I have had for a very long time. A great meal.
Gay Black - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 10 October 2019
The food is fabulous as always, just divine. The staff are all wonderful.
We had a lovely evening, thank you... We will be back! 10/10
Tanya Kumagai - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 3 October 2019
I love dining at Comida. Everything about it leaves me feeling satisfied. I thoroughly recommend it
Sandy Hampton - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 2 October 2019
Food was excellent would highly recommend the paella
MIRIAM HEATON - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 28 September 2019
I'm vry happy to give a review about my experience at comida...its always a wonderful experience! Greeted with friendly staff who r helpful and informative! The food is delicious, well presented and haven't been disappointed yet. Service efficient and not hovering
From all the staff...first table is a brilliant way to try different things on the menu through 3 courses and not worry about the budget blowing out... thankyou to staff st comida for a treat night out x
Leah Aekins - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 27 September 2019
The food, service and atmosphere Was all absolutely amazing. We have had plenty of takeaway pizza from comida before however sitting in was such a nice experience with the family and although the pizza is unbeatable (we particularly love that Comida use local mozzarella and other beautiful ingredients) ,the lamb shank with homemade gnocchi was stunning.
Thankyou Comida for a lovely evening . We will be back soon.
Nathan Davis - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 19 September 2019
Fantastic service and loved the fish!
Kathy Cavers - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 18 September 2019
As usual, we had a fantastic dining experience at Comida. The food was very good, from the pork belly to pizza, we were all extremely pleased with our meals. The young woman who served us was delightful and so patient. Thank you!
Leslie Jones - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 13 September 2019
Good food and service
Scotty Donaldson - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 7 September 2019
Delicious food as always and great service :)
Megan Hodgson - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 24 August 2019
Everyone should experience dinner at Comida. It is such a lovely experience. The food is absolutely devine and served in a lovely environment by lovely people
Sandy Hampton - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 22 August 2019
Had a great meal, presentation and taste exceeded our expectations. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Will definitely go again.
Graeme Byars - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 15 August 2019
Great Italien culinary experience with both food and wines that taste delicious. I also have to pinpoint really nice staff that taking good care of you.
Petr Krejčí - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 17 August 2019
The fish dish from the menu-cart is served with seafood(different mussels) what I for ??? reasons don't like, and therefore I also don't like the sauce based on seafood. So, I asked for just the fish without sauce. To my big surprise the chef came to our table and offered me a sauce based on veggies and my gosh!!!! that was better than expected. I was in eating haven! The dessert a wonderful creme caramel, delightful not to sweet. My taste buds telling me, just go back, and I/We will. Thank you
Jutta Schultheis - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 10 August 2019
The food and service was great. We’ll define be back
Sacha Pennefather - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 3 August 2019
Food was excellent Service excellent. Great atmosphere.
Grant Blakeborough - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 24 July 2019
Amazing how well they transform this popular day time cafe into an evening dining space. The menu is well balanced with something to suit all dietary needs. My fish was superb and the lamb shanks impressed my fellow diner greatly. Quality and presentation was outstanding. It's hard to pass on the desserts and the coffee at Comida is of course always reliable. The staff were attentive, informative, friendly but not invasive. We had a great evening out with friends. Highly recommend this place.
Rhonwyn Knecht - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 25 July 2019
Awesome pizza- best in Nelson!
Waitress was very sweet, making sure everything was ok. Table setting was nice with a lit candle and fresh flowers. We are going back for sure. We liked looking around the shop at the back while we waited for our food
Helayna Brennan - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 20 July 2019
Very enjoyable. Thank you very much.
Karin Van Schouten - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 12 July 2019
Pleasant friendly staff
Pauline Manley - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 13 July 2019
Welcomed beautifully. Great food and atmosphere. Not rushed.
Nigel Lineham - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 11 July 2019
Another great dining experience. Excellent food and service.
Rebecca Prendergast - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 5 July 2019
Great food and service an enjoyable dining experience. Thank you :)
Linda Holloway - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 4 July 2019
Fantastic evening with the best mushroom risotto ever! Great dining experience as always! Thanks to Beth for excellent service. We will be back!
Michaela Antico - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 6 July 2019
Excellent food served in an excellent dining experience
Deborah Thornton - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 3 July 2019
Great thin crust pizzas. Not sure if the Margarhita or Stagioni was 'winner'. The gnocchi was a good firmness and tomato olive etc sauce delicious. Finished with a tiramisu we fought over.
Karen McNicoll - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 29 June 2019
from the start to the last bite was a very enjoyable experience for the taste buds and the eye.
will come again
Jutta Schultheis - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 21 June 2019
Excellent food and great atmosphere. Finished with the best sherry ever. We had a wonderful time
Deborah Thornton - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 13 June 2019
Wonderful service - very prompt and friendly. We had the steak and gnocchi with mushroom sauce and a vegetarian pizza and both were excellent. The prosecco cocktail with raspberry and limoncello was DEVINE. We will definitely be back!
Lilian Wenzel - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 10 May 2019
Great food and service. Love this place.
Nigel Lineham - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 9 May 2019
loved it
Nicola Duncan - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 2 May 2019
We were a table of 4 and all arrived individually at different times. The waitress was sure to greet us all as we arrived and take a drink order. We didn't have to wait long after the last person arrived for our waitress to come and take our food order. She cleared the table of empty dishes and glasses promptly and made sure to ask if we wanted anything else each time. She was very friendly and knowledgable.
The food was absolutely amazing! Exactly what the menu said, delicious, and well presented.
Thanks so much for an awesome experience. We will definitely be back!
Kimberley Keil - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 13 April 2019
Delicious food and great service, as always :)
Michaela Antico - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 11 April 2019
Fantastic service and food as always.
Tanya Kumagai - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 3 April 2019
We both had pizza and it was excellent!!! Service was great as well!!
Melanie Kinloch - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 7 March 2019
Great food and service. Would go again.
Julia Eustace - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 2 March 2019
A small family group of us had the pleasure of some incredible food from a great menu with fantastic service. Would we go back ...... yes yes yes. A great big 10 out of 10. Recommend to everyone
Tanya Kumagai - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 21 February 2019
Three of us ordered the shared platter as a starter: it was enough for us and included some outstanding cheese and home-made pate. The mains (paella, chicken and snapper) were equally tasty, if rather modest in size. Dessert completed an enjoyable experience with excellent service from Beth.
Adrian Courtenay - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 16 February 2019
Really nice setting staff were helpful and the food was amazing will be back
Sue Mclaren - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 15 February 2019
Amazing food with a lot of nice flavors.
The pizzas are amazing and the antipasto platter is huge with many good things.
I was two times and both times we enjoyed ourself.
Thank you!
Stefan Schönig - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 3 January 2019
The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Really enjoyed the food, great portions! The fish of the day ( snapper when we went) was fantastic!
Tim Connolly - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 8 February 2019
Excellent food, enjoyed every dish. Slight problem with one but was rectified quickly. Attentive service and welcoming with kids. Highly recommend!
Rebecca Marsh - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 9 February 2019
We had a great dinner at Comida . We have recently moved to Nelson and had been there for lunch during the week so thought we would try dinner .
The food was delicious from our very generous entree shared platter for four , the different mains we all had and the dessert ( well we had to try everything ! )
Our waitress knew her way around the menu and was spot on with her dessert recommendations - you can’t go past a good tiramisu and the coconut panacota was delicious . She also had a great sense of humour and coped well with our banter.
Highly recommended . We will be back .
Sally Quinlivan - dined at Comida Cafe & Restaurant on 2 February 2019
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We had a lovely meal and do regularly recommend Comida to our friends as a great place to go. Tiramisu was divine :) Great service