Wellington food gets international approval in National Geographic list

Wellington's Cuba Street gets a special mention as an attraction for those who love food. Photo / File

Wellington has made National Geographic's list of Six Unexpected Cities for the Food Lover.

The article claims ''often overshadowed by Auckland, New Zealand's capital holds its own as a food destination''.

It lists Wellington alongside the likes of Budapest, Detroit and Santiago.

Wellington joins Detroit, Budapest, Yerevan, Dakar and Santiago as one of the top six unexpected cities for foodies. Image / NZ Herald

Cuba St has been singled out as the Best Neighbourhood for a Food Frenzy, its Logan Brown and Laundry eateries getting special mentions.

Matterhorn also gets a mention, a self-described ''scene of assembly for Wellington's creative cognoscenti''.

Lyall Bay is listed as the Best Neighbourhood for Beach Eats and Harbourside Market on the Waterfront is the best place for people wanting to DIY.