Amex Dining Explorer

Ortega

Ortega is a restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand, located at 16 Majoribanks Street, 6011. It holds a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 1,356 reviews. One Michelin Star. Part of the American Express Platinum Dining Credit programme.

Ortega — restaurant in Wellington

Amex dining programmes

  • Platinum Global Dining Credit

Eligibility depends on your card and the market that issued it — see programme details.

One Michelin Star

Ortega is recognised in the Michelin Guide (One Michelin Star).

Michelin Guide 2026, from Wikipedia's list of Michelin-starred restaurants in New Zealand.

Google reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,356 reviews.

In Wellington for work on one of the coldest days in 2026. Staying in Oriental Bay, this was just a short walk on my way through town back to my ho...

Opening hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 – 11:30 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 – 11:30 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 – 11:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Ortega — FAQ

Is Ortega part of Amex dining?

Yes — Ortega takes part in the Amex Platinum Dining Credit programme. Eligible American Express cardholders can earn a dining statement credit when they enrol the benefit in the Amex app and pay with their card at Ortega in Wellington, New Zealand.

Can I use my Amex Platinum dining credit at Ortega?

Yes. Ortega is on the Platinum Global Dining Credit programme. Your annual credit is set by the market that issued your Platinum card — for example £400/yr in the UK or A$400/yr in Australia — not by where you dine, so you can apply it here in Wellington, New Zealand even with a card from another country. Enrol the benefit in the Amex app and pay with your Platinum card to get the statement credit. A US-issued Platinum Card is the exception: it has no Global Dining Credit.

What type of restaurant is Ortega?

Ortega is a restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand, rated 4.8/5 on Google with a Michelin one-star distinction. It takes part in Amex dining, so cardholders can use their dining benefit when they eat here.

How is Ortega rated?

Ortega holds 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 1,356 reviews, plus a Michelin one-star distinction. It is a restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand on the Amex dining list.

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