Blue NileTe Aro, Wellington
Blue Nile – African food
Blue Nile – African food
Blue Nile – African food
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African restaurant · Te Aro

Blue Nile

Te Aro, Wellington

Opening hours

Right now in Wellington2:43 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Blue Nile. Many African 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 Blue Nile

Blue Nile brings African food to the Te Aro area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Wellington. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

The kitchen focuses on African food. Dishes typical of this style include couscous and suqaar, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 2 African options across Wellington, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Opening hours for Blue Nile have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many African restaurants in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

For budgeting, African restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). 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 African restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
DrinksEthiopian coffee

Traditional ceremony coffee

$6–9

MainsCouscous royale

With vegetables and merguez

$26–32

MainsChicken tagine

With preserved lemon and olives

$26–32

DrinksMint tea

Moroccan style

$4–6

MainsBobotie

South African spiced bake

$24–29

PlattersVegetarian combo

Lentil, chickpea and vegetable stews on injera

$24–30

Plan your visit

When is Blue Nile busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at African 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 Blue Nile

Where is Blue Nile?

Blue Nile is at Te Aro, Wellington, about 600 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Blue Nile's opening hours?

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

What kind of food does Blue Nile serve?

African food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of African restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Blue Nile?

As an estimate, a meal at a African restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Blue Nile?

The closest is Rock Yard (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Blue Nile

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Te Aro
Rock Yard – Vietnamese food 10 m
Vietnamese

Rock Yard

18 Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
The Fringe – Pub food 30 m
Pub

The Fringe

26 Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Kennedy's – Bar food 40 m
Bar

Kennedy's

25 Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Masala 40 m
Indian

Masala

12 Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Glou Glou 40 m
Bar

Glou Glou

17A Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Big Thumb – Chinese food 50 m
Chinese

Big Thumb

Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Mish Mosh – Pub food 50 m
Pub

Mish Mosh

Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington

Other African places nearby

African in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
Mother of CoffeeTe Aro600 m