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Wellington's Matterhorn has won the restaurant of the year title in the Cuisine NZ Restaurant of the Year Awards.
It also won the best casual dining award.
Other major award winners were: best smart dining - The French Cafe, Auckland; best casual dining (regional) - Wendy Campbell's French Bistro, Martinborough; best wine experience - O'Connell Street Bistro, Auckland; best winery restaurant - Pegasus Bay Winery Restaurant, Waipara.