Orange Tree

Head out to Haybridge Road in Wellington and you'll find yourself at a proper working restaurant run by hospitality students at Telford College. It's the kind of place that shouldn't work on paper but absolutely does—young chefs learning their craft while you get to eat the results at proper prices. The whole setup feels refreshingly unpretentious; you're not paying for fuss or Instagram-bait, just solid food made by people who genuinely care about getting it right. It's become a genuine local spot rather than just a training ground.