The best Restaurants in Auckland Central ranking of April 2025

2409 restaurant menus in Auckland Central, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)

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Giapo

92/100 (8281 ratings)

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"Such unique and delicious ice creams, a very special treat! Super awesome that the staff let you try out the flavours before buying! The ice creams ..."

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"I randomly found this place while walking on the streets of Auckland and hands down to the BEST ICECREAM I've ever hadddI just wish to travel..."

Saloni Sheth

"Been there last week for the first time. It was a long wait(40 minutes) but all the staff were very friendly. Highly..."

Interdc5

"Lots of new and exciting flavours each time I come here! When there’s no cues, you get inside to try the ice cream fast. Rich, creamy, delicious..."

Lance Young

"Wow! What an ice cream shop Giapo is !! Amazing concept and favours. In small groups the friendly staff allow everyone a taste of the variety of..."

K-A

"Have been here 3 times now and will be back to try more flavours! This place exceeded my expectations, their presentation, flavours and customer..."

Jyoti Singh

"A unique gelato parlour with an array of quirky flavours and contemporary classics which change out semi regularly.Sometimes the wait can..."

Niamh Mulholland

"Oh my lord, 🤳🏼selfie cone @giapokitchen, how many abs did it cost me? In my favourite flavor from Giapo - Kiss 💋 Christchurch..."

Pandadrools

"We had such lovely service from the team at Giapo Fort St today! My friends had graduated and they really went the extra mile for us. Thanks for..."

Ashleigh Harris

"If ever there was a way to indulge a 7 year old it’d be this. I wasn’t unprepared for the price as i understand it’s a luxury experience but I..."

HungryBabesSugarApe

"Posted on Instagram food reviewing account @nourishingmei Date night the other night part 2! Giapo! We went to giapo around 8:30 and..."

Nourishingmei

"It was quite odd that I had never visited Giapo until now as an icecream addict. I heard it was really good but just never had a chance to go. When I..."

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"Possibly the most elaborate ice cream experience around. The queue is long and it’s cold, so the dragged out process of where they present the ice..."

Manz

"Awesome ice cream place right in the city, I got the Giapo Buono and it has a very good distinct taste!There is usually a lot of crowds here..."

Luke Rooney

"Had tried a few times at Giapo and loved their combinations, presentation and unique flavors. Long queue sometimes but didn't need to wait for..."

Pig Cat

"A very unique and exciting experience. I've cream flavors and designs are quite extraordinary. Definitely made for sharing as the portions are very..."

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"What to say about Giapo? Firstly, can I say it was the best experience I have ever had in an ice cream shop. Upscale but make it ice cream. The first..."

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"Ice cream heaven,Hands down the best ice cream in Auckland and probably in New Zealand, heck it might be the best ice cream in the world!..."

Darin Joe

"the ice cream tastes amazing. but slightly difficult to eat due to hard chocolate and small tub...."

Jess

"ZGold 20% OFF code: SYSTEMThe ice creams are definitively too sweet but the flavors are awesome! The presentation and tasting process are very..."

SystemDC

"I’ve always wanted to go to Giapo because I’ve seen photos of the ice cream from there and it looks insane! I went after dinner with my bf who..."

Sharon Louie

"An absolutely amazing place to grab a scoop or two. If it's you first time visiting, the staff will usually offer a tour and tell around what is more..."

Andy

"The staffs were great. They take time to satisfy each customer and handle concerns very well. The atmosphere is great too. The downside is the price..."

Minh Thu

"A great experience! The prices are on a higher side but it's worth all the costs. It's great service that tops to the whole experience. Thanks to the..."

Jaee Ajgaonkar

"What a really interesting experience here. Giapo certainly isn't your typical ice cream shop. When we first got here around 9 PM the place was..."

Derik Liebenberg

"Been here a few times and they NEVER disappoint😍 Always a great experience and even brang one of my close friends(her first time) and she LOVED..."

Katrina Fineisaloi

"Abit of a wait but mini chocolates are being served. There is a tasting session for first timer so that they get to try all different flavours in the..."

Jing

"Don’t think this place need any more good words. Everyone loves this place and their ice cream looks so awesome and satisfying. Recommend for..."

FoodiesTable

"The staff are always so welcoming and friendly as well as knowledgeable, always offering samples and information on all the delicious desserts. So..."

Megan

"The Icecream was insanely good! Unlike anything I’ve had before. I couldn’t give it a 5 as the staff were a bit of a let down. Two young girls..."

Nikki Goddard

"If you are looking for an ice cream shop with a wonderfully bespoke and unique experience then this is the place to visit!This place offers..."

Matchstick Reviews

"Absolutely amazing!!! As soon as we walked into the store, we were ask if it was our first time visiting then we were introduced to a few of their..."

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"Not your usual ice cream store. Giapo brings your ice cream eating experience to the next level.The queue was slightly long, but complimentary..."

Lucy

"The undisputed king of icecream in Auckland.Excellent customer service, free chocolate samples, still and sparkling water and an incredible menu..."

Mashed_Potato

"Such unique dessert experience and the flavours are rich and delicious! Esp. Love the coconut chocolate and the salted caramel bueno flavour A must..."

Lizzie

"This is the best ice cream I have tried in Auckland. The ice cream is absolutely creamy that perfect for whom love cream. Many toppings on the top..."

Mai Maii

"I love their ice creams, every single flavour is so good!!! But their toppings are sometimes too heavy to handle in your mouth, they’re so..."

Vincent Fang

"It is tasty and obviously original! Really enjoyed the ice creams and the experience. It is nice for a “special occasion” ice cream. Staff was..."

Luz !

"We ordered the afghan cookies and the coconut choc chip. Both were AMAZING! 12/10. It was a bit messy to eat though... lets just say that the..."

Grace

"Always make sure to get the afghan and coffee flavoured ice cream 🤤. Both flavours complimented with the waffle cones have great crunchy..."

J Eats

"amazing ice cream here. very popular and you can tell with the size of those lines through the summer too.good to come here if you want an..."

Samuel

"This ice cream changed my life, opened my eyes, enlightened my soul.Miso kumara at the bottom (interesting combination but i found it..."

Grace Su

"If you are in Auckland, this place is a must visit. Their ice-creams are out of the world!! Their flavors are carzy and the ice creams are very..."

Ishita Mundada

"Chocolate CupDelicious rich flavour balanced nicely with the sweetness and tartness of the topping. Service was excellent and..."

Dylan Buckley

"Have been wanting to come here for ages. We got the chocolate ice cream! The customer service was really good - the lady let us try all the..."

Jenny Kim

"The staff are extremely friendly. Their ice cream is a little pricey, but definitely worth it if you’re willing to spend a few dollars extra. Often..."

Shyama

"Fancy ice cream with fabulous over the top decoration. High price reflects on quality and fresh creamy flavour. I miss having them uptown, so much..."

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"Soo happy Giapo lived up to the hype! The staff were friendly and clearly knew the product as demonstrated through the informative free tasting..."

Siobhan

"Love this place when I feel like a bit of a fancy icecream! There’s always a line here during the summer and I can see why. The staff are lovely..."

Karen

"Very fancy ice cream shop in central Auckland, they serve best quality ice cream with interesting design and presentation. Although the price is on..."

Jim

"My chronic sweet tooth agrees that Giapo is one of my personal top places to go for ice cream 🤤 Although it's quite pricey, its definitely worth..."

Angelique Cagara

"I was quite intrigued and excited to see what this place would be like hearing that it almost always has a queue going outside their parlour. When I..."

Devavrat Bhotica

"If I only comment on the flavour, I would give Giapo a four star. They got some creative on flavour and they keep creat the new seasonal one, not..."

Airan

"If you love rich sweet treats here is where you wanna be!Icecream at its richest! Tasty sweet of all sorts. I love it! The icecreams are..."

Tony Ma

"Last time I had been at Giapo was when it was still on Queens street a couple years back when my parents were visiting from the states. They were..."

Sherrie

"Went here with friends & a friend from Japan.The line was not too bad - they offered water and chocolates while we were waiting.The..."

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"Came for the first time after it reopened on Gore (very belated I know). The experience was totally different, and it was amazing! While we..."

Louise

"Recommended by a friend of mine, I ordered a chocolate evo with an expectation it would be just like how ice cream tastes. Surprisingly, they were..."

Karel Karsten Himawan

"Really cute place with good vibes, line was pretty long though but definitely was well served with a lovely lady offering us chocolate and then..."

The Scarfoodie

"Tastes as good as it looks! Though overtime, i must say, the decorations are becoming less elaborate... Neverthless, my go-to gelato..."

Cecilia

"Giapo is about creativity. Not a great icecream lover personally but couldn't stop drooling at the store. Nicely done space with creative elements..."

Annette S Chirayil

"One must not miss visiting Giapo if you are in Auckland.. Icecreams with numerous flavours and very presentable too.. very crowded but worth..."

Purnima C Nair

"This place is the best!! Like the ice cream is really good and the staff are friendly!! We went during the night so it wasn’t as crowded but..."

Rubab Shah

"OMG. Let’s talk about Giapo. First, it’s like a doctor’s appointment - just fun. They talk to you, find out your desires, your taste..."

Elizabethjansenvanrensb96

"The service is excellent and the ice cream delicious! Be prepared to eat it for the next three meals as it’s a huge serving! I chose the classic..."

Shreeya Jayaraman

"Giapo’s is a MUST DO if you’re in Auckland. Not only the flavours are amazing but they serve the icecream in different options (with hot chips,..."

Madee Forbes

"Real rating: 4.5/5Everything was amazing - the experience was amazing, the flavours were amazing, the staff were awesome. It’s definitely..."

Eunifoodie

"I have never been so excited to have ice cream before!I have been wanting to come back to giapo ever since the wonderful experience I had..."

Grace Huang

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Joyce Xu

"A delicious range of ice creams to choose from which you can thankfully test before deciding which one you want. And dont even get me started on how..."

Luke Ma'a

"Chocolate Evolution:cocoa nibs, choc mouse , Dominican choc on a house made waffle cone lined with milk chocolate. This ice cream @giapokitchen..."

Vaishali Panwar

"The best gelato iv had, definitely the must go place when you come to Auckland. Really like the “Maori potato” flavor. It not only a ice cream..."

Nadia

"Passing by giapo and always see long queue in front of the shop which make us curious.. so Denny Setiawan and I decide to give it a try.. after..."

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"One of the best icecream place I've crossed in britomart this place' s passion towards icecream is clearly visible with the everyday fresh ice cream..."

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"Absolutely love this place! It’s quite expensive though and the queue took a very long time which wasn’t ideal because it was freezing outside...."

Paris May Ball

"I only got one problem, I can’t rate higher than 5 ⭐️! 🤩 would rate them 10 if I could! This was a great experience after a 2hr walking tour..."

Carlo Enrique

"I tried Giapo Buono and it was damn tasty ! 😋Caramel and hazelnut was a delicious combo ❤️ I would strongly recommend everyone to try this..."

Omkar Shinde

"Time of visit not many flavours to choose from. The picture shows the coconut flavoured ice-cream. Tastes good but the chocolate was too rich. Didnt..."

Maesian

"I haven’t been since the relocation of Giapo to Britomart, however, this is definitely one of the best ice cream places in Auckland! Such..."

Marnie

"Wait in the small quene, worth the wait, you can sample the ice cream before ordering; or order from the window side if you don't need to try first..."

CocoOnFire

"There's Ice cream and then there is Giapo. They say pictures say a thousand words, Giapo is on a whole other level. Mixing and utilising fresh NZ..."

Aneta Chadderton

"Really amazing icecream here. I love how attentive and friendly the servers are and how they allow you to try all the different flavours to find..."

Emma

"The ice cream was quite pricey, but it was a great one time experience. If you like chocolate this is the place for you! I had the hokey pokey. It..."

Ingvild Westby

"Friendliest and most unique ice cream shop on the planet! They have a menu like no other, which changes from time to time (seasonal fruits etc),..."

Jenny Da

"Love this place. Always delicious and a challenge o the taste buds. Def worth taste testing samples before selecting. A bit of a wait at times but if..."

Bex Ellis

"Was dying for some dessert and found that Giapo was a popular place in Auckland for a quick sweet fix. While making my way there, I felt that I was..."

Kennnny

"Without a doubt, I have to say this is the best ice cream parlour I’ve ever been to. I love how our host gave us a wee tour and explained how..."

Yashie L

"Yummmmm yummmm!!! Had this for the first time when I was heavily pregnant and loved it! Staff are super nice! Must try! Will be back with my little..."

S & F And Baby

"One word AMAZING!!! The best ice cream in Auckland! The staff are amazing and make you feel so at home! Thank you for the amazing experience..."

Chris489

"Been here quite a few times.. always recommend to friends who come to Auckland for a trip. Very ambitious and creative. Service..."

Billy Chandraa

"Visiting Giapo’s is one of the top 10 things to do when in Auckland ( so I read) and it is Well worth a visit! The ice cream is very pricy, the..."

Manishka’s Foodie Diary

"Loving this ice cream parlour. not only they served the best ice cream in Auckland,but the presentation of the ice cream was so unique. Pretty..."

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"Love this ice cream shop. Quite pricey but worth it for the aesthetics and instagram lol.You can choose what kind of cone you want and there are..."

Rosanne Choy

"A very polite place . The staff was serving free tasters which gave the idea that yes this place is different. There was a polite lady which was our..."

Aggarwalhemant8111

"a nice little treat after an exam! me and my friends went here and thought it was really boujee but worth the money. the best hokey pokey ice cream i..."

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"You just cant go wrong with the ice creams here, they are absolutely delicious☺️ As enticing as it looks, it tastes even better. Its an..."

Nikhita Amin

"Best place for a fancy ice cream! Staff are ways very friendly and are happy to let you try different flavours before purchasing. Always have some..."

Courtney

"This place is amazingggg! Suggested by a friend, we decided to visit it on a wednesday evening. From outside it looked like a small ice cream shop,..."

Shweta Khurmi

"One of the best and creative ice cream shops in New Zealand I reckon. Friendly staff and you get what you pay for! Some said it is over priced but to..."

Sarah Sara

"The best ice cream you can find in town with lots of inventive flavours available. The service is great, with staff being very friendly and..."

Emily Gossen

"It's good how they give you a few testers before buying, prices are a lil steep but the quality of service and product itself is great. Been here a..."

Manoj Patel

"Am a huge fan of Giapo as their unique and crazy flavours definitely cure my sweet tooth cravings. The price can seem unreasonable at first but after..."

Froyo🍦

"Had to wait in line to get our ice cream but it was definitely an experience. Got offered chocolates while waiting and someone took time for us all..."

Auckland Foodie

"Beautiful looking delicious ice creams.An absolute delight to the taste buds😋😋😋Custom-made and plenty time and assistance from the staff to..."

Swati Loomba

"Amazing service! Lovely atmosphere and yummy ice cream! You won’t be disappointed in the quality of hospitality and dessert! Best place to chill..."

Dewi Yuli

"In the mood for indulgence, this is sweet tooth heaven. The flavours a so rich & creamy. Giapo has turned something mundane like eating ice cream..."

Miura Elikana

"Second time eating here as I had to come back and try other flavours! I ordered the avocado and sweet soy gravy and it was delicious! Sweet, salty..."

Hannah.milne11

"Not only unique flavours and innovative designs but fantastic service. This is truly a one of a kind place. Highly recommended and thoroughly..."

Nikki Rowan

"This newly opened Giapo by Britomart takes you to an entirely new level of ice cream goodness.It feels so flash and they really give you a..."

I_like_pickles

"I always wanted to visit this place finally i had the chance to do it let me start my review with the owner of this place he is so welcoming and..."

Rita Senekjian

"Amazing service and impeccable ice creams. The vegan menu was outstanding and my coconut choc chip ice cream was delicious and so beautiful. So..."

Saba Bowden

"Awesome service, they brought around samples of ice cream and biscuits, glasses of water and wipes! Ice creams were gorgeous, great flavours and..."

Janay Tahlia Casas

"Hands down one of the best ice cream dessert experiences I have ever had. Was just in Auckland for a holiday, and this was one of the highlights for..."

Danimurphy23

"Best ice-cream in the world! Amazing experience. The creations and the taste of the ice cream are magnificent. A must go in Auckland and for dessert..."

Mmm

"The staff was so friendly. Actually I just have 9.4 dollars cash coins it was not enough for double flavors and the staffs helped me use the normal..."

Debbie95.yan

"Giapo has always sold fantastic ice cream but their new store also adds outstanding service. This is a whole experience. Each group gets a kind of..."

Eeram

"Looks can be deceiving.. I forgot what they called it but it tasted like fererro Roche married Smores and gave birth to this 😍 super pricey but..."

Ms. Piggy Loves Food

"Great customer service. Friendly and patient staff while we decide what ice cream flavour to order. Awesome designs and gelato flavours. Highly..."

NZ C

"I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! Ice cream + theatre, what's not to love!!? Giapo delivers on both quality of food and concept. The ice cream is smooth,..."

Amy

"One of the best ice cream parlour you will find in this world. The presentation of the ice creams served is just outstanding. They work hard wven on..."

Manan Chotmarada

"Expensive but delicious, struggled to finish the doughnut ice cream as it was so huge. Have to try it at least once. The high end boutique approach..."

Kai

"Giapo don't just serve you ice cream. They give you an experience of the amazing world of creativity & indulgence. Their chefs make the humble ice..."

Abdul Wahid Awan

"As an ice cream lover, this was absolutely heaven on earth!! This was not your average ice cream shop... we were taken on an adventure from the..."

Geeny Moon

"I am a chocoholic& a super sweet tooth! Popped in Giapo last night since I craved an ice cream after dinner. It was sweet, creamy, and the nice..."

Jade0289

"although i choose the green tea,but my best love for kiss kiss^-^dark chocolate soooooooo nice～sever always give u lots of taste～love..."

Rico Shao

"One of my favourite desert places in town I love getting the pani puri because it gives yo a good selection of ice cream and is easy to eat the place..."

Aman

"Innovative, creative and very delicious ice creams. Tried their Kiwifruit and Lemon and they’re both refreshing and well-presented. Love these 2..."

888bing888

"Well. What can I say? Super good service. Ice cream is more than amazing. The store is a bit small but if doesn’t stop customers from coming. I..."

Quinn Mai

"I am not an ice cream lover but randomly thought to check out this parlor for macrons . When i entered the shop i found that there are only..."

Vivek

"Very delicious. Though price was a bit higher than expected, and there wasn’t as much ice cream flavours to choose from. The most popular flavour..."

Kwin Dela Torre

"The ice cream here is in the pricier side, but it's definitely worth a try. Friendly staff, awesome flavours. Will definitely visit again. Sowmya..."

Rahul Bannai

"The queues outside this ice cream store should be an indication of how good it is! I was certainly not disappointed at all. You will see the lines..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"These guys are simply the best. I have been here countless times and each time I fall more in love. Their recent move to Gore street has seen a total..."

Alice S

"Expensive yes. Worth it? YES. They gave out tasters whilst we were waiting in line. They were all delicious. It was a hard decision after all the..."

Crumpet King

"Love this place! The new location has improved the store and I'm loving their come designs! The gelato is always delicious and they hand out the..."

Angela

"One of the best thing you can find in Auckland! Auckland worth a visit because of this ice cream (hahhahaha, I am overrated?) Nopeeee the taste is..."

Tika Tiki Taka

"MMMMM I wish I could record my genuine WOW damnit this is amazing eyes! Ñ omg it’s edamame beans topping to my kiwi and coriander sorbet on top of..."

Hope

"A bit cold outside waiting. Wouldn’t recommend staying with your ice creams inside as it gets very busy and you might get knocked over. All in all..."

Karen Faulkner

"Awesome experience at the new store. I much prefer it to the old one due to the extra space. I like that you get to test the flavours before you make..."

Brooke

"GIAPO. The best ice cream in New Zealand.Here are five reasons why I love GIAPO (and why you should try their ice..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Ambience is nice but always crowded though due to their popularity. Service is excellent, we were served by a lady who was very friendly and..."

Jeffie

"Delicious ice cream really pushing the boundaries on taste, design and texture. When you walk in, a consultant will talk you through the menu..."

Holly Swallow

"Gorgeous selection of desserts, with some classic flavours and also some weird and wacky (but amazingly good) concoctions! Absolutely in love with..."

Winnie Chauchau

"first of all, I love icecream, it is one of my favourite foods in this world. This place serves the most aesthetic gelato decorations ever and..."

Cathy Fan

"After hearing about giapo for the past few years, I finally visited their new location. I fully understand the hype now, with the free samples being..."

Sophie

" This is a must try. They let you taste free samples so you can figure out what you like. They are artists. They create your dessert..."

Daniel

"Exceptional service. From the moment we walked in the staff were super friendly and helpful. We were told how the menu worked and given some samples..."

Justine Barnett

"Very yummy and filling, although a bit too sweet for me. Good for when you're craving ice cream and want to treat yourself. I recommend asking for..."

Gracia

"This was so delicious. The staff were so helpful picking the best flavours and cones. Even on a rainy night it was worth it. I can't wait to go..."

Jammie-Lea Wilson

"Best Gelato in Town. Proud Aucklander here. They got unique design and authentic flavour. I've been here for like 7-8 times already. :)..."

EAT Girl 👑

"Been here a few times and service has always been top notch. Giapo seems to always be busy with people queuing out the door but staff don't look too..."

Ming

"Absolutely delicious ice cream, although it is sooooo rich, share with a friend! Also if you love all that is good and pure, get a vegan donut on top..."

Mary Vegan Poppins

"Not my jam. But that's just me personally... I'm not too crazy for sweets but this stuff is good so I definitely recommend for a special treat. Staff..."

Manu

"Read a lot about Giapo since I moved in at Auckland and since always wanted to visit. Finally, this afternoon, grabbed a friend and made a visit. And..."

Aayushi Kothari

"This is my favourite ice-cream shop in Auckland. I thought it was closed, but the shop reopened at Gore St. The new shop was clean and crowded. you..."

Alex

"I love how they take time into the details of every ice cream that they serve to give people the best insta worthy photo. Although they provide you..."

Clairine Baharrizki

"The ice cream here is pricy but it's is worth it. The avocado one tastes funny but then it's avocado. You can't really go wrong with any of the..."

Dxlche

"This ice cream place is on the pricier side but it has a different concept and definitely worth trying. I tried their chocolate waffle cone since I..."

Wapatino

"I'll try to add something special to these reviews but I don't know if that's possible after so many great ones already.Giapo blew us away,..."

The Cheesy Ravioli

"I visited this place last week with my girlfriend to check out the 'much talked about" ice-creams, and I was bowled over by this place. I am not much..."

Gurudatta Vishwasrao

"Their flavours are so unique and sometimes questionable combinations but they are always incredible. Only go if you are not in a rush to get anywhere..."

Veronica Te

"Amazing ice cream and flavour choices. Great place to go in britomart for a quick sweet fix after dinner. Staff are friendly and the environment is..."

Jessica Thomson

"I love this place. A bit on the pricier side for gelato, but they are so creative with their ice creams it's worth the price. They also taste really..."

Sid

"Went here for an ice cream I had a cone with double chocolate ice cream it was next level great,almost the best ice cream I ever had tried 2-3..."

Heidi M

"Love love love the new space Giapo has taken over in gore st ! This place is definitely a go to when in town for dessert ! Still as delicious and it..."

Sarah Leakey

"Love Giapo ❤️❤️❤️ very innovative ice cream store, a must visit if you are visiting New Zealand, the flavours change and although a..."

Tt_akl

"So so good. Very good service from the staff too who were very patient with letting customers try flavours and explaining what each were and offering..."

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"I was so excited to check out their new location in Britomart! A lot more roomy, with more places for people to sit and enjoy their gelato. Their..."

Anna Wei

"Very belated review. First time I visited after 6-7 years, the store has changed a lot since it was first on Queen street! (In a positive way)..."

Amy Peng

"THE BEST ICE CREAM I HAVE EVER TASTED - GIAPO AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND The Ice Cream served at Giapo is truly awesome. Giapo's..."

Vikram Karve

"Visited the Queen Street store. Nice little treat on cheat day. Chose the Siamu Popo (Samoan Caramel) vegan option, came dunked in choc sauce, rice..."

Chomnomnom

"Giapo est un excellent resturanté pour le dessert, la glace est servie rapidement. Mon hôte Sandy a été utile et bien informé et m'a offert..."

Dean

"This review of mine is from my last 2 visits to the new outlate at Gore st.Giapo is a craze even the ice creams here are grand in taste and in..."

Suchandra Saha

"Came here after a lovely Britomart Dinner at Amano. Loving the new setup.Managed to meet the Owner and the Chef, such an inviting..."

Coz I Can

"“Best ice cream experience in Auckland - dairy free too!”There is the best place to get a fancy ice cream experience. What I liked most..."

Elaine Bozza

"I've been here 2 times now (once when it was on queenstreet and back again when it relocated to britomart) ~ The lines are also quite big here (due..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"Best ice cream in Auckland! Great concepts flavours and presentation. I really enjoyed when GIAPO was on queen street had a better vibe and easier to..."

Claude VanDamm

"Such a treat going here, never disappointed with their unique creations, this was Nutella inside with a chocolate shell coated in a gold edible spray..."

Nikita Rowe Walker

"This 5/5 is for the best customer service I have ever received. So I came in on Tuesday with a friend, and I ordered the Manukua Honey Smoked Peanut..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"It's not just an ice cream shop, it's an experience. Like the new shop at britomart so spacious. Ice creams as usual excellent and worth the money...."

Maz S

"The best place for ice cream in Auckland! 100% recommend! Service is great. Every flavour is delicious but I can never look past the afghan ice..."

Natalie Bell

"The menu is great, the wait time is bit more than expected, but it's worth. The taste is awesome, and I think each time I visit this place, I can..."

Ankur Mishra

"Not on britomart anymore, but in a bigger store. Pros:Holy shit great ice cream. Friend got the avocado and I got the vegan coconut..."

Rose

"I. LOVE. GIAPO!!!! I had a mini heart attack when I found out they were closing the Queen St store, BUT SIGHED WITH RELIEF WHEN I READ THEY WERE..."

Oksana Zhang

"Such an amazing experience everytime you go to Giapo, you get the background story and get to try the most popular flavors and any others you want...."

Tips

"Giapo is fantastic, but if you stick with boring chocolate you're doing it wrong. The Tiramisu, Apple Tart Tatin, Afghan, and Hokey Pokey are all..."

Yort

"Their gelatos though, so rich in texture. With that orgasmic feel of flavour when you're eating it soooool good. Only been here once last year and..."

Tavita Milford

"Taste good. But not very ordered, too crowded, menu not well-classified. The visitors and first time goers may be confused by how they make..."

Tanz

"When me and my partner walked past this place to try it out. The line was out the door and onto the pavement. We were so excited to try it and was..."

Michelle S

"If you're in Auckland, this is a must-go place!! Really unique ice cream flavours and you won't leave hungry. I had the strawberry and cream, and it..."

Daisy Smith

"Customer service is excellent, they're all very friendly and allow u to try the flavours u want. The ice cream was a little too sweet for..."

Danena Wu

"The best place in Auckland for ice cream. Their specialty is that they serve you handcrafted ice creams. Seeing the way they do the preparations..."

Arushi Thapar

"Always a line way out the door, no matter if it's midday or late at night. Winter or summer. This is a must try place if your in the Auckland CBD...."

Jessica

"I was afraid, cause i've never been here and i couldn't see the flavours, but the cashier was so kind and she explain us everything, first asking if..."

Camila Andrea Torres Barros

"If you've never been to Giapo you really need to visit. It's a tiny shop on Queen St but everything about what they do is fantastic right from the..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"It was my first visit to the new shop on Gore Street. I wasn't sure what I was expecting but it sure wasn't like the Queen street shop.You..."

Benedict Uy

"yorkshire pudding is my favourite. crumchy and comforting. Graham cookies too hard to bite. toasted hazelnuts always the best toppings for sweet..."

Poppingcandy

"Great ice cream and service but a little bit overpriced in my opinion. Would love to come in here again and try more flavours. I ordered the..."

Eggster Eats

"I don't even think I need to write anything, just look at the pictures and decide for yourself if this is not the most amazing decadent gelato in..."

EATINGUPAKL On Instagram

"What should I say hmmm best ice cream in Auckland? It's more than that- not just the great fresh favours but also the brilliant service and artistic..."

Christian

"What have I been missing out on! First time trying Giapo and it wont be the last. The experience alone upon entering was amazing. The server was..."

Denz

"Apart from the long lines... Love this place! Guttered I didn't get a chance to try their donut ice cream though as it was only on offer for 3 days....."

Couple Of Cheap Westies

"These ice creams are worth waiting in the cues for. Hands down the best gelato in Auckland! Love the authentic flavours and skilful decoration. Could..."

Eden Wood

"This is kind of boutique ice cream parlour with some delicious flavours and combinations.Size is massive and 2 people can easily share.They..."

Vikram.vij

"Giapo is a work of art and a great sensory experience if you’re in Auckland city. Upon arrival, we got to sample some hot chocolate (basically just..."

Caroline Barrett

"It's taste so good! And usually can't decide to taste which favor of the ice cream! And it's too big to one person eat, good to share with..."

Spencer Zhan

"When I first went to Giapo, I tried Giapo Buono and absolutely loved it! Caramel & hazlenut pralines ice cream coated with amaretti biscuits, torched..."

Chelsea

"I've never met anybody who hasn't enjoyed Giapo, and it's not difficult to see why. Delectable gelatos, novel concept, and absolutely fantastic..."

Cheapster

"These ice creams are the best I've had in NZ. Many flavours to choose from, and really good quality ingredients. A bit pricey, but well worth..."

Imperius Malekith

"The best artisan gelato ever exist. The place where i never regret wasting my calories. Handmade gelato with the best flavors! They literally make..."

Fransisca Fiona

"this is not an ice-cream... this is an event!awesome and authentic gelato place where you get to try as many flavors as you like and you..."

Max Freemynd

"This place is amazing. If you have a big sweet tooth I would definitely recommend them. I found that the KISS was too sweet but still amazing. The..."

Chloe Jones

"Another to stop and have it place in Auckland, very well located on the most happening queen street serving one ice creams in the most amazing..."

Chef Sarvadaman Varshney

"I went with a bunch of friends on friday night. It was freezing cold but it was still packed. We waited in the queue for about 10 mins but once..."

Lisa Pearson

"Really like this place, so different with their decorative cones, and the odd toppings that perfectly fight the gelato choice! Just such a small shop..."

Daly

"Went here the day after I arrived at Auckland. I loved the fact that they actually interact with you so you'll find the one you really like. I didnt..."

Ellynn

"This is place is honestly amazing! It's so artistic! Their ice cream is a cross between art and gastronomy 👍 I normally get the Giapo buono but I..."

Jessica Li

"Love coming here with friends, lots of choices, really super friendly staff and the Gelato tastes great. Place is always packed and it's completely..."

Ryan Wong

"Honestly the BEST GELATO I have tasted! Definately 5 stars for the overall experience. Went here for the first time with some friends and..."

Jeanelle Isidro

"Is a super cool creative place where you can customise your food however I'm not convinced that the actual ice cream was worth the price. It has..."

Samantha Brown

"After 9 days on a cruise ship, we desperately ventured out to find a change in cuisine and this was possibly the best choice we made!. Wendy’s..."

Ningjaeats

"The best ice cream I have ever tasted! It was worth the line and the crowd inside the gelato shop. I ordered 'Christchurch Hazelnut' and it tasted..."

Miss Terry Foodie

"Pretty pricy but quite worth it. I'm lactose intolerant, therefore, it is quite difficult for me to have desserts in large quantities especially..."

M

"Went to Giapo last night and it was an amazing experience. I had seen the prices before I went there and had thought that the ice creams with the..."

Jess Kingi

"🍨Ice cream • Gelato • Sorbet🍨🍓🍋🍑🌿Auckland famous "fashionable and artistic" gelato shop😊 Located just by the..."

Mariko Sakurai

"So expensive ! Yet so good I don't think I would go back here regularly but I def recommend ! I had the chocolate hazelnut but cup with hazelnut..."

Michelle

"Best ice-cream I've ever had.. tops every ice cream ice ever tried.. Christchurch hazelnut is the best seller but with the cone.. even though I had..."

Shehan Irundika

"The long queue might be due to the endless tasting of the mysterious flavoured ice creams. Most staffs were bright and active, the service was not..."

Lisa Kim

"It was the best ice cream I've ever tried. That place is always crowded and busy whatever the time is. But it definitely worth to stay a bit in the..."

Alina Mansuevna

"GIAPO wow! amazing great place nice and friendly and so helpful always had a big smile great flavours amazing presentation all around great vibes..."

Amanda Vera-lee Sanson

"Wow! My first time visiting was fantastic! The girl who served me was very helpful and gave us a couple of tasters before we decided on the vegan..."

Veganista

"Reading reviews the hilarious thing that strikes me is how everyone complains how expensive Giapo is ($10 a scoop) yet just round the corner Hula Cat..."

Wildpantry

"I went here after a dinner date and the ice cream was amazing I got a coconut ice cream in the cup as I didn't think I could eat a whole cone. All in..."

Aroha Kay

"Feeling it's amazing at the first taste. But, really too sweet!!! Can't image the how much sugar I will take in after having one scoop. Anyway, nice..."

Wang Xiaorui

"The first time to visit there was around 4 years ago, it's a free single scoop from Mr. Dotcom's sweet treatment. Today I visited there again and..."

Michelle Hwang

"ive tried a few flavours (a sorbet-y one and another i dont remember; this was a few years ago, ok… i have a bad memory) but i return for the..."

K

"I can't even describe how insane this gelato was. Nothing I've ever had has compared to it! I ordered a deluxe chocolate cone with 2 scoops. The..."

Simmo

"Love it here! When you walk in you are always greeted by such lovely staff & allowed to sample the flavours before you buy. Having a few delicious..."

S.M

"I'm not exactly the person you'd go to for ice cream advice, but I'm reviewing the place anyway. They've got good ice cream is all I can say. Thought..."

Grubking

"Paid a visit to this outlet located at Queen Street. Beautiful decor. Wonderful ambience but the crowd was huge. Did not get a place to sit...."

Sourav Saha

"I highly recommend this place to Ice-cream lovers. Instead of saying Hand-made ice-creams "Hand Crafted" ice-creams will be an Apt word for..."

Malapati36

"Not your ordinary ice cream... Uniquely well presented ice cream and an instagram worthy... Love the flavours as well... Highly recommended......"

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"I decided to brave the crowds for Giapo to see for myself what all the fuss was about. Overall a good experience, very friendly staff and amazing ice..."

Fleur Cerecke

"A trip to this place is a meal within itself; especially if you have two scoops. Whilst the ice cream flavours are to die for, the wow factor comes..."

Jessica Donovan

"After seeing many photos on Instagram I had to try this place for myself! There was about a 15-20minute wait inline, but they would come out with..."

Shell

"I always have a great experience with Giapo. They make each visit personalised and have staff that are so lovely and attentive, getting you to try..."

Sophia O-W

"Giapo is creative, beautiful and unique. By bringing together flavours from every corners of NZ, Giapo propels ice-creams to the next level. You are..."

Linh 💛

"One of the most popular ice cream shops in Auckland. You can see lots of fancy cones when u walk in this store. The staff make amazing ice cream...."

Flora

"I scream for an ice cream. A must visit place for ice cream lovers like me. Not only you will get mouth watering flavours, you will also be..."

Preal Gandhi

"My absolute favourite place to get dessert, just when I think I'm done with giapo I want it again, if you're a chocolate fan I highly recommend the..."

Rhegan Smith

"One of the best..or probably the best boutique ice cream parlor in Auckland. I come here once a month and invariably every time there are new flavors..."

Hemant Kaushal

"Experience consuming gelato in a different way. It won't only satisfy your taste bud but also your eyes as well. Very well presented. Price worthy..."

Joselle Anne Jurilla

"Unbeatable. After traveling the nation and some of the world, looking for the best ice-cream; eating a new flavour and looking for a new outlet each..."

Glenn Anthony'Michael Rangitakaroa McConnell

"We've been wanting to try Giapo for ages now, so with only a few weeks left in Auckland we thought we'd venture here after lunch nearby. The service..."

Sam Papworth

"I Love this place! Always new and exciting flavours to try. Excellent service. Attention to detail in everything. Best gelato in Auckland...."

James T. Raukete

"An awesome ice cream parlour visited with my friends on Queen Street. It seems to be an icon of its own. Though a very small place, yet an unique..."

Prosenjit Chatterjee

"Some local friends were quite insistent that I visit this premier ice-cream parlour. It was an ice-cream experience like no other. We were given a..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I've been frequenting Giapo since its early days. I never leave this place disappointed. It's staff remain friendly and efficient and the gelato is..."

Ash

"You might feel a little bit shocked about the prices, but its definitely delicious.Giapo has a small but tasty variety of ice creams. Once..."

Diogo Reck

"Just crossing by the CBD street, I saw a huge crowd strangled at a small counter. And I couldn't stop myself stepping in it. One of the staff member,..."

Sunakshi Chaudhary

"Fast and friendly service as soon as you walk in the door! Found the size of the place plus the busyness a little over whelming. I liked how they..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"I really do enjoy this place but it is super pricy it is nice to try once but I wouldn't go back it's just really pretty but other than that, that's..."

Judy Chhy

"What can I sayIt's very pricey but the moment you take your first mouthful your wallet won't regret Very exciting flavours- found an..."

Thegreeats

"Always a pleasure! Never here often enough, worth the wait; and the flavours always remind me of why its worth the drive😊😊 love the use of..."

Hanan

"I really like how they advertise their ice cream by the taste instead of how it looks like. This place never lets me down. I highly recommend this..."

Liaxo

"Oh dear god! My daughter and I went for dessert last night and it was the perfect choice. So decadent! The girl that served us was wonderful! I can't..."

Saffron Clark

"This ice-cream parlour is a hidden gem amongst the busy main strip in the heart of the city. Although this place isn't huge, the flavour selection on..."

HJ

"Look, I could tell you all about the amazing flavours I have eaten here (Afghan Cookies, Chocolate Evolution, etc), but save the time and head there..."

Lyle

"It's an ice cream parlour with a point of difference isn't it. The mini induction to the delights that await. The array of cleverly decorated cones...."

Sungsam7

"Giapo is one of my favourite experiences in Auckland. Something distinctive is how they don't let you see the ice creams so instead, they give you..."

Cecilia Paredes

"By far the best ice cream I've ever had. The staff is so friendly and the service is impeccable. I got offered some water while I waited for my ice..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"I love Giapo! I can't miss it when I'm in town! My favourite is the giapo benuo, followed by afghan and chch hazlenut! so yummy and delish! hits the..."

Stef

"Had their ice cream yesterday for the first time with my wife. Customer service was very very good. Awesome taste and lookings. Did not try deluxe..."

Polash Shariful Hasan

"Dont waste your money on the deluxe versions!! The chocolate cup was too much after the ice cream, i barely ate half. The staff make the regular..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Legendary! They have a menu of ice creams which Keeps getting reinvented with limited time specials. An experience worth every cent spent. Their..."

Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria

"The best ice cream shop over the country!With creative style and flavours, this ice cream will take you to another world..."

IMoha89

"Giapo needs to be tried more than once! On my first visit I felt confused because i didn't know what I was getting until I got it other..."

Patsy McIntosh

"Wow wow wow! The worlds most fanciest and delicious gelato sold here! The staff have the patience of a saint and memory of an elephant, describing..."

Emily Devine

"As we are approaching the season of summer, I believe Giapo is a 'must visit' spot for all ice cream lovers out there! Indeed the prices are quite..."

Mat

"Had Giapo Bueno and Christchurch Hazelnut. Gelato was really good. Toppings were very creative and tasted very good. Was not overly sweet. Service..."

A_2d_k

"It may take some time to read the two hundred plus reviews on giapo ...but it only took us a few minutes to demolish this yummy morsel..(see..."

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"Took a break from Diwali Festival and tried Tiramisu and double flavour of peanut slab & macadamia and avocado flavour. LOVED THE avocado ice cream,..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"Without fail, a queue of people is consistently lined up in front of Giapo at any time of the day but Giapo does make this experience a comfortable..."

Kellie Lee

"Amazing place for gourmet icecream!! You choose your icecream flavour and then the staff decorate it for you and it becomes a dessert masterpiece!..."

KJ Eats

"Lived up to the hype! Would recommend the Christchurch hazelnut and Tiramisu for first timers who are undecided and torn on what to get. It is quite..."

Mnie579

"If you crave really good ice cream, Giapo is the place to go. This place provides the best ice cream you can ever get. Their ice creams are made..."

Marggie Pascua

"Finally, after years of drooling over so many pictures on Instagram, I went to Giapo! It was about time! We came here after dinner one night, and it..."

Gemma

"best customer service nice friendly staff and best ice-cream ever!! totally would love to come back this prices are a bit high than usual but totally..."

Rose

"This place is the best. When it comes to gelato there is no equal. Made fresh every day from the very best ingredients available. Made with passion..."

Paul Evans

"Giapo is to Auckland what Honeydukes is to Hogsmeade - watching a gelato masterpiece being conjured in front of my very eyes is a mesmerising and..."

Ashlee Adams

"I wonder if this is just nostalgia speaking, but each time I have visited Giapo recently I've found myself wishing for the old Giapo to return..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Undoubtedly the most coveted ice-cream in Auckland, Giapo is THEE place to go for a ‘treat yourself’ kind of dessert. The staff are passionate..."

Helena Chen

"I love love love this place. Have been many times since they first opened and it has only gotten better!Auckland really needs more places like..."

Miss Kiki

"Literally one of the BEST icecream i have ever had!!! Even though the wait can be a bit long but its definitely worth it! We were offered to..."

Liana Li

"This place is a tourist attracting. I can't deny they offer one of the best gelatos I've tried. They are creative and and they keep coming up with..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Amazing place for delicious ice creams. I love it... Would definitely suggest to give it a try. It's worth.Though this place is always busy..."

Marlene

"Giapo... WOW! This place is next level... definitely set aside at least half an hour to go in and enjoy the experience. It's so much more than just..."

Stephanie Tidey

"The staff are friendly because it's our first time there they explained to us how they will make the garnish for the ice cream and they let us tasted..."

Chay P Rosales

"One of my favorite places on earth, always busy and full of people. Wowed by the efforts that they put in to decorate ice creams. Loved the tiramisu..."

LuciferTSN

"Honestly best icecream! Flavours that seem a bit weird are perfectly executed! I tried avocado today. The girls are super friendly and prepare the..."

Ana Em VP

"I honestly can not rave about this place enough! The whole concept is simply amazing. No matter how many flavours I try I still keep going for the..."

Simone Halstead

"Giapo is simply an Auckland institution. Famous for it's delicious Gelato and in addition the wonderfully designed little frozen masterpieces. But..."

Josh Law

"Very nice ice cream place in the CBD. It is a very small place; busy and crowded. Unique selling method, wherein ice creams are placed behind the..."

#1

"Visiting this place for the last three years plus... One of the best gelatos in town... Consistency and innovative... Tiramisu is the best though....."

Kiran Kanchan

"Their ice creams are creative. Their staff will decorate the ice cream for you. It's not just about eating ice cream . It's a experience of watching..."

Zoe Huang

"Very nice ice cream. Patient and helpful staff. It had a long line, but s man was offering flakes and water to waiting people, which was so nice. The..."

Lily

"Giapo is a must do when in auckland! You can tell its a well heard of place amd almost like a tourist attraction! The que is constantly big! I went..."

Stacey Jane Rainbow

"Having tried gelato in many parts of the world. Giapo really is my favorite. I haven't found any in Italy that is up to their standard. Taste and..."

Miss2thfairy

"Everytime I walk past this place there's always a huge crowd. Decided to try and yes the way the staff make those Gelatos is an art. We tried few..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Made a rookie mistake and forgot to leave room for dessert, so it was a struggle to finish this delectable concoction. An avocado ice cream in a cone..."

Auckland Foodie

"Loved my ice cream..... we went there after a show at the civic on saturday..... could not believe the line that was behind us.... but will..."

Tam Justine Brand

"Will never be tired to stop by and get amazing ice creams from that place. Considering the quality of their delicious ice cream the price is really..."

Ines

"Just recently went back in here after mooonths! A lotta changes including the new range of flavours, although its still on the pricey end, their..."

FoodieOodie95

"There is just no place like Giapo. The craft, creativity and focus on experience is second to none in the category. Giapo contributes to the new..."

Lara Custance

"Always busy. Always good. A tonne of varieties to choose from a really nice way to cap off a date night with the lady or enjoy a summer stroll down..."

Vincent Warner

"I always heard a lot of my friends talking about Giapo so I decided to try it one day. Although I couldn't see what the ice cream looked like the..."

Mari Flores

"Fantastic place! Amazing ice cream, I loved being able to test each flavour based just on taste and not appearance. Presentation of my picked choice..."

Michaela Da Silva

"They don't serve gelato, but the serve a fantasy along with gelato. Never been to any such place in my life a dream land of gelato. Pretty ladies..."

Miara

"Such a lovely experience to come here. From the perfect ice cream right down to the amazing customer service, Giapo is a must visit dessert place!..."

Rebecca

"I absolutely love giapo! Quality ice cream that is to die for. The presentation with the toppings on every ice cream they make is so good and tastes..."

Lenka Veza

"This ice cream is next level. Nothing like I've ever tasted before. Amazing flavours and presentation. I like how you can try multiple flavours..."

Samantha

"Absolute deliciousness!!!! On a serious note this ice cream parlor is outstanding for their unique complimenting flavours on offer, had the dense..."

Nik Sio

"Giapo is the place to go for ice cream. Elite is the word that comes to mind when I think of Giapo. The flavors are ever changing which is quite..."

Monique Porteous

"Holy mother, put this place on your bucket list people cause it's as close to perfection as its gonna get. The service is out of this world, free..."

Laura Ransome

"Everytime I walk pass this place, it's always super busy!! but today (Sat around 1pm) there was no line so I gave it a try ;)The service..."

Tanz

"Love love love this place. The gilato is amazing and they are always coming up with new and amazing flavors. My only gripe is that it is in town..."

Maria Foy

"Absolute BEST gelato I have ever had! And that is even comparing gelato I've had before I became vegan! I can't believe they can make vegan flavor..."

Alanna Chloe Grossman

"Visited tonight, was a bit of a queue out the door but defo worth the wait, the staff are lovely & let you try flavours & tell you about them which..."

Sarah S

"BEST ICE CREAM EVER. Tonight's decision to get ice cream after a work event was the best decision of my life. The line was out the door though!..."

Sheena

"Quality ice cream, very indulgent and rich. Always busy so come here expecting a bit of a wait. Lots of classic flavours like hokey pokey as well as..."

Ryan

"Giapo is amazing!! But make sure you head here early to not be disappointed when flavours sell out! Giapo Bono is served uber pretty with toasted..."

Paris

"Truly the best Ice cream place in town along with being the most delicious ice cream I have ever tasted and constantly always make the effort to..."

Laura Caddick

"Hands down the best ice cream place around! It's a tourist attraction in its own right. Every ice cream has been artfully created to be so beautiful..."

Anna Harding

"Finally got round to trying Giapo and understand why there's always a queue! Amazing - despite being busy, service was amazing and the staff..."

Emily Pavey

"The best ice cream and brilliant service! Honestly the best indulgence, my only complaint is it's often busy so you may have to wait a little to get..."

Victoria

"The lively engaging and customer focused Â staff member Â of Giapo we were so fortunate to meet at the Gelateria - and she is from Sicily...."

Kevin Yong

"Best gelato ever. I had the Giapo Buono which the person working there recommended and it definitely lived up to its expectation. They decorate each..."

Fanta

"The best gelato place ever! Was close to my school, so hihihihi yeah when i'm feeling down and blue........ Giapo's gonna help me through..."

Kristi Tansilia

"This is one of the most famous ice cream on the city. The ice creams here are in general very rich in flavour and really fancy. The service is really..."

Eduardo Dias

"Whenever I have a gelato craving, I go to Giapo because my gelato tastes evolved and currently involve artsy styling (as taught by them). Nothing..."

Jaya

"Absolutely wonderful! A tad pricey but perfect for deserts to share. Love the unique flavours and presentation that they put into their gelato..."

Pamela Chia

"Giapo defiantly has NEw Zealand's best gelato was a regular back in my Uni days when the shop was purple, but I make the occasional visit whenever in..."

Dessert Lover

"My first experience there was wonderful! Although there was a massive queue on the Friday night, a staff kept coming to offer us water and samples,..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Yes, my friends were correct. The gelato here is the best! I've eaten gelato in Italy and Giapo's is truly on par. The actual..."

Andrew @anjeats

"What a fantastic way to end dinner, We shared 2 cups, cup 1 had Afghan cookies and Hokey Pokey and our 2nd cup had Christchurch Hazelnut and Giapo..."

Vitale Eti

"The gelato in Italy has nothing on Giapo! From their kiwi inspired creations to the classic Ol' hokey pokey, I have never had such an incredible ice..."

Tash Rawlinson

"Oh my god! Giapo is not only the best ice-cream in Auckland but the best ice-cream i have ever had! Get the giapo buono flavor you won't it. The..."

Andrea Hrisenkova

"I have visited Giapo quite a few times over the past few years and it’s definitely turned into another whole experience lately. As you enter the..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Giapo has a buoyant and luxurious ambience.The store itself engulfs you in black and gold; an the theatrics of the gelato being made at the..."

Brenda Phu

"Good experience, had fun . Was amazing.. Will return back. Environment was very good . Love the friendly staff .. Sometimes too sweet is too good...."

Samanthalove

"A great gelato/ice creams that are made with details in mind. The staff are welcoming and the brownies which they give to you when u are lining up is..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Welcoming, wonderful and wow in flavours and presentation! As someone remarked, "When you have a Giapo ice cream, you just won't know where to..."

Kevin Yong

"I'm a huge gelato fan - arguably, I've had some of the best in the world. For me the gelato trade comes to a point where all good gelato-masters are..."

Gentlepig

"This place is pretty much impossible to miss if you're a regular to Auckland CBD. One of the 'must visit' locations in Auckland and for good reasons...."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Giapo presents a unique array of delectable flavours in the form of velvety, creamy ice creams and sorbets. Each comes intricately decorated with a..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Visited a week ago, was a large line at the door however my partner and I were given samples of hot chocolate to try while waiting. We were offered..."

Billie Cole

"I got some fabulous ice cream tonight ! Yeah :) both are common cups of Giapo buono the most delicious flavor ! They're worth to try once on my..."

Nk Zeng

"My second time at Giapo, but at a different location. Service was just as good. The style of running was still the same - queued to be individually..."

STRADS

"Sometimes you pick up your Giapo ice cream and you just don't know where to start!There are a few things that always need to be known for all ye..."

Kale Oil

"Recommended ice cream parlour in Auckland! Do not leave Auckland before trying the ice cream here. I came here on my birthday and..."

Katharina Wulandari

"Was slightly on the more expensive side in my opinion, but definitely worth it! Very busy when we went there in the afternoon but overall very good..."

Florence Lai

"Absolutely the best gelato in auckaland. I go there whenevr I see no crowd (line) outside which is very rare. Even in peak winter people/tourists go..."

I'm Hungry

"Their deserts look like works of art...who thought ice cream could look so good! Taste wise very sweet and over the top. Quite pricey though for..."

Aisling Ní Dhochartaigh

"I love Gelato and now Giapo! This place lives up to its hype! We had to wait in line for about 25 minutes but it was worth the wait. If you're in the..."

Kea Helg

"By far my favourite ice cream place in New Zealand! It is a bit on the pricey side by completely worth it! The downside is I find myself craving..."

Melissa Chai

"I'm a huge gelato person, so when my friend said he'd take me to Giapo while I was in Auckland I was totally keen. Did not disappoint! Yes, it's a..."

Lulacorn

"This gelato parlour is out of this world! Through my many travels, i have never been to an ice cream parlour this interesting. The staff are..."

Janice Chan

"Worth every dollar. Well, most of the time. I have tried two flavours so far that I didn't like. This made me a bit apprehensive in trying out new..."

Gianina Castro

"The best gelato I ever have in Auckland! Be prepared for long queue especially during evening, weekend and holiday! I love their way of..."

Cindy Ong

"Giapo is an absolute spectacle the menu reads the flavour of ice cream but while you wait you see these magical looking ice cream treats pass over..."

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"Loved Giapo! They really turn your ice cream into a master piece :-P Awesome flavours and so many options to choose from. Felt like an excited little..."

Cararmel Queen

"Offers a curated ice cream tasting experience.The selection of ice creams are out of sight to heighten taste and olfactory senses. The..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Loved the ice cream here. Rather expensive but so beautiful the mixture of flavours is excellent. I had the dark chocolate which had gold flakes and..."

Tash

"As far as ice cream goes Giapo is pretty pricey. But if you are willing to flock out the dollars they are really worth it. They offer free samples..."

Khoa Le

"The BEST ice cream I've ever eat in Auckland! You have to meet this excellent place to take this unique ice cream with fabulous designed cone. A bit..."

Acuario MI

"If there is ONE place you have to visit when you're in Auckland City... It's GIAPO!!!!! ONE WORD: PERFECTION! Fireworks in my mouth with each..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Ice cream did taste pretty good but it didn't live up to the raving reviews my friends give it. The queue wasn't too long but I started to grow a..."

Eva Zhu

"My only complaint is Giapo's city location. I don't venture into the CBD very often, so I can't have the delicious treats on offer at Giapo very..."

Andi Jandal

"Excellent decor and store service! I appreciate the sales assistant's detailed and patient intro! Nice gelato and fab presentation! But authentic..."

Elise Tan

"Best gelato I've had, unique flavours and artistic decoration, nothing else compares. Just a little pricey and is often quite packed as it is very..."

Jeremy Koh

"The peanut slab flavour is my fav!! You have to wait a bit longer when ordering this flavour- this allows the outer chocolate layer to rest so they..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"best icecreams in auckland!!! if your in town stop here.. park under IMAX and yes your most likely to wait in line for 20 minutes but the wait is..."

Grace Sifa

"The long never ending queues in front of this place should have given me a clue there was something special about their ice cream. Not to..."

Parik Andhare

"What amazing Ice Cream Desert place! If your looking to impress with desert this place could be it for you!The Service:Great Service,..."

Kenji

"One word：amazing. As a fan of mocha，the mocha cone brought a snap effect to me and absolutely satisfied my craving for mocha. The gelota makers..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"No doubt, this is the best ice cream shop. The handmade and well crafted ice cream tastes uniquely delicious. Every time I visit the shop, I am..."

Ameri Lim

"If you are looking for something out of the ordinary for dessert this is the place to go! Ice creams are chosen by first taste testing which ensures..."

Foodiesfeast

"Giapo is ice cream but in a way you have never seen it before. I am a massive ice cream fan and I love that each one at Giapo is a piece of art. When..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Went to Giapo the first time and the staff were lovely when we were asking about the different flavours also letting us taste a few. I ended up..."

Becca Callaghan

"One word for this ice cream outlet is more than adequate..it is more than amazing.i have never eat this much tasty ice cream..i ate afghans and hokey..."

Mohit Gupta

"Awwwsssomeee!!!!..."

Ane Port

"Amazing!! Suggest you get the chefs degustation as you get 5 of the flavours which are to die for!! There deluxe ice cream wafer cones look..."

TopDeckTwin

"Absolutely decadent... so good.. This handmade gelato ice cream was worth every calorie, with each flavour very rich and tasty and the staff let me..."

Synne Ng

"Is world renowned for a reason. 10/10 although on the pricier side it is most defiantly worth it. Salted caramel is the best ? would highly recommend..."

Chris Fox

"Had raspberry and lemon ice cream. Both taste very good and I was wondering about that black seeds around it. I loved their service because they..."

Vangirl

"Just as beautiful as the presentation :-) I used to be a die-hard fan of their Pistachio ice cream (however, I could probably be considered a..."

Tami T

"I try that few days before with my friend, its lots people there, but the sales also patient to explain their icecream. And will be decorated as..."

Monique Liao

"Always excited to go to Giapo. Always interested to see the flavors they have there. And how they decorate. The interior is stunning and the staff..."

Littleshadow

"Been here twice.. worth the wait... A bit expensive but awesome service and their ice creams are just so unique.. the way they decorate the ice..."

Elakiya Suresh

"Amazing ice creams!!! Never had anything like this before... the presentation ws so good that u just cant resist to eat... i had hokey pokey n..."

Mitali Mohan

"Giapo's ice cream won't ever really let you down. I didn't like their new layout when I went last time however where they wouldn't allow the customer..."

Lisa

"I've been longing to come here for so long and I love everything! The service, the interior, the quality of food, the aesthetics, the colours,..."

Maria

"Had my first visit here with a friend. We were able to test taste all available flavours. There were all delicious and interesting! Also we..."

Rachel

"Bit pricey, but awesome, beautiful and delicious ice cream! Had matcha, pistachio and berry flavour. Absolutely delicous and a candy to the eyes as..."

Smoothie Oeek

"The attached photo doesn't do this place justice. Many have posted decent photos and you really need to see the creations with your own..."

Muffin Mum

"what a tasty gelato! unique flavour combinations. lovely little place that's mostly crowded. i tried the green tea gelato and it was..."

Tiwul

"What could be so great about gelato you might ask? Well the quality of giapo's product is amazing, but, their presentation of each of them being..."

Rhys Armstrong

"The best ice cream, gelato and sorbet you'll come across on the planet. Honestly, you haven't lived until you've dined at Giapo's! Their flavours are..."

Corrine

"Love the range of ice creams available. Very hard choices to make though. Pretty pricy for the amount of icecream given for a small tub. Very rich..."

Tan.ned

"Giapo is a really yummy gelato place. It definitely has improved over the 3 years since the first time I tried Giapo. The flavours are really good,..."

Thefoodloverrr

"Great ice cream, so many fantastic flavours to choose from. Many novel and new flavours appear regularly and they usually are amazing Location..."

NZSteve

"Part from coffee, I spend a lot of money on Giapo ice cream and it is probably one of the best ice creams I've ever tasted. Definetly the most..."

Marjolein Drenth

"Giapo may be a little bit pricey, but it's definitely worth the money, especially when they pile on toppings that always compliment the flavour of..."

Jenny Cao

"Yes This will be another review raving about this place. Great tasting ice cream. So artistically present. Served with a smile. For what you get I..."

Coffee Lover

"I used to frequent Giapo quite a lot during my university days and recently visited them a few months ago. I love their chocolate and hazelnut..."

Charlie M.

"Located on mid Queen Street, Giapo remains one of the busiest dessert places Auckland has to offer. Every night that I've been, the queues have..."

Amy Webb

"I enjoyed my pistachio gelato, but I prefer to see the flavours rather than have them written on a board. The cups that they serve it in could also..."

Miss Poppy

"I haven't been here in god knows how long and what a change! I don't know when they changed their signage, decor and gelato cabinets to not be able..."

Linny

"Creative ice-cream outlet with variety of updated flavors everyone. Liked the PB & B flavour so much. Definitely worth every penny if you are..."

Anup Choudary

"Amazing ... No above Amazing.Those ice cream flavors , presented so perfectly even tho its not fine dining I was flattered by a small cup..."

Shharukh Issani (Sharkx)

"Love this place. Tiramisu is excellent. Just annoying that you can't see the ice cream in the cabinet! We eat with our eyes..."

Simone Cooper

"The best ice-cream I've ever had! Really amazing. I am totally impressed by the figure of their ice-cream. Soooooo nice! The taste of cookies is..."

Shirley Yu

"I absolutely love Giapo. The best ice cream in Auckland. Each serve is topped with beautiful extras, such as macarons, candy floss and chocolate cups..."

J.T547

"I absolutely love this place. My husband and I lived in town for two years, and this is what I miss the most about being in Auckland CBD...we were..."

Grace J

"What's with all the people saying its expensive!?? Have they been to Movenpick before!? Giapo is the same quality, with far more interesting flavours..."

Vikz

"LOVE THIS PLACE......awesome place with a very friendly atmosphere. Will definitely visit again. The staff are all fantastic and very friendly –..."

Shelly Manne

"I just love this place and my favourites avocado ice cream and pistachio. Its little bit disappointing the fact that they dont always have avocado..."

Jennifer

"Good one. The flavours are what you really go for. I went to the gelato place downtown and they had some pretty standard things for a..."

Rao

"Amazing ice-cream. The hazelnut is my personal favourite. I love how dedicated these guys are. They go to great lengths to ensure the..."

Pij

"Just another 5 star review. Delicious Flavour.Excellent quality.Recommendations : Pistahio. Cons : Sticky tables and slight wait,..."

Jo W

"I can't rave enough about this place! Exciting flavours - many with a sophisticated depth of taste. For quirky flavours this is..."

Anna

"I love the selection at Giapo but I feel like lately they're just overloading everything with sugar and I hate all the extra bits and pieces they put..."

Jane K

"My girlfriend and I once tried to finish one of the insane $16 giant cones and failed spectacularly! Great ice cream though, the flavours are..."

Hank Bao

"Been there a couple of times, lovely flavors. One time I bought two scoops and was sitting in the store, trying very hard to finish them. The head..."

DillyDallyEllie

"Absolutely excellent ice cream. The flavors are insane, the quality is great and the service just as good. There is a huge range of flavors which..."

Harps

"The wildflower and guava sorbet is to die for. Great for date nights with your significant other, with friends, or family. An after dinner or movie..."

Lucia Florence

"1 year ago I would say top 3 best ice cream shops in Auckland, but last 4 times the ice cream was very disappointing, the flavours were really..."

Candy Boy Food Journey

"Yummy ice-cream and great for dessert after a big night out in town. Very extensive range of flavours and all very well made. Some flavours are also..."

William

"How can you not adore this wee lovely ice cream shop? But yes, I'll be the first to admit it - you either like it (by buying into its..."

Adeline

"If you are visiting Auckland, i strongly recommend you try out this place. You'll find more than your staple Gelato favourites of Baci, Nutella &..."

Luke Turner

"Yesterday my wife and I had ice-cream at Giapo's. This was not our first time there but certainly the most interesting. When the owner explained to..."

Peter Czaykowski

"Ok so I'm a vegan, and it's pretty impossible to find any vegan treats !! And giapo is by far one of my fave! There is so Much choice and sooo..."

Annique Heesen

"Whenever I get a chance to walk up Queen Street I head for Giapo Gelato and Research Kitchen . The Gelatos are just the best . My favourite at the..."

Paul Harvey

"The five star rating is described on here as "Woohoo! As good as it gets!". This hardly does Giapo justice. It is not only as good as it gets, it's..."

Gabriel Lunte

"Giapo has fantastic gelato ice cream. Amazing flavours to choose from. I love that you can try each flavour before you buy. The staff are all..."

Annet

"awesome place with a very friendly atmosphere... Totally trans fat free and sticks to its mission... Good quality and quantity and comes with a money..."

Samuel Mathew

"Giapo is a one of a kind, unique gelato shop. They go beyond the meaning of an 'ice-cream shop' - their range of flavours are as dazzling and..."

Alice P

"The Matcha Green Tea is great, it is a very different taste so Haden H. your taste buds may not be refined and ready for something so 'out there'......."

Lennie

"Giapo is one of the best gelato shops in Auckland! They have freshly made gelato, fairly large servings (ask for the cup ones), FREE WI-FI, flavour..."

Laura

"I fall in love every time I walk into Giapo.The range of flavours to try is incredible, and there are new ones on a weekly basis...."

Liza Bolton

"I love this place! Their Gelato is the best that I have tasted with interesting flavours that you may have never thought of trying before. A great..."

Alexi Laurie

"Giapo is one of my favourite eateries in Auckland!The gelato and sorbet are absolutely delicious, plus they're super healthy which is even..."

Kalisha Wasasala

"Am a regular here and try different flavours each time - free sampling means you never disappointed with choice. Nephew opted for enormous..."

Jane F

"I've been a regular customer of Giapo's for the last year and a half, not only for the fact that its gelato is by far the best you will ever taste,..."

Jayke D

"They have the most amazing range of freshly made organic gelato's and sorbet's. A place you have to visit more than once as they have flavours..."

Corey

"Very good. Fun place, seems a bit clique-y if you know what I mean. The gelato is..."

Earl Vasquez

"Its always an experience when you arrive @giapo’s.. Making a decision is your next.. Little tasters are on offer to help you make the appropriate..."

DoubleDworks

"there are not words to describe the experience that is Giapo gelato. If you like ice-cream you will LOVE Giapo! Parking can be fun during the day but..."

Chris Hoffmann

"The best gelato I've ever had. The flavours are so creative, and are always changing. My favourite ever is the organic cocoa sorbet, but I also LOVE..."

Livvy James

"Ok, so GIAPO is a pretty cool place, went in for about the 4th day in a row! Tried a new flavour that someone recommended to me, it was Plum and..."

Sam Sutherland

"I have been here several times, and I've loved it every single time. There are so many flavours to choose from and they all sound so good, you just..."

Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones

"I love Giapo. It beats any other ice cream in NZ on taste! Worth the $7 for an organic taste sensation! My boyfriend and I adore these ice creams and..."

H Weston

"I LOVE Giapo!Everytime we are in town we have to go there, I have a had time deciding what I want but can really recommend the Chocolate Sorbet..."

Melanie Bailey-Reeve

"A combination of a funky interior, great social marketing and a tasty product make for an unique experience at Giapo.The gelato and..."

Nathan Dunn

"I think Giapo is brilliant :D The friendly and funny staff are a definite plus, they always make me laugh Haha, I love how when you go in there,..."

Serena

"Giapo is an amazing gelato shop next to the Civic Theatre on Queen Street.Giapo has the BEST gelato with all my favourite flavours! The..."

Jayson Kingsbeer

"Giapo is awesome. It has a very friendly community atmosphere and his Gelato is to die for. Seriously, if you haven't been you should try it out...."

Morgan Terrill

"Giapo is amazing, not just the gelato but the whole experience. It's a whole heap of fun, especially karaoke Wednesdays.So whether you're..."

Ryan

"Yepp, this is probably the best gelato you can get in Auckland. Just try for yourself, you won't regret..."

Peter Katelaan

"In all honesty this was the best gelato and sorbet that I have ever had.The creamy texture of the chocolate fantasy is like black velvet,..."

Brad Annals

"Amazing icecream. Best gelato in the world. You MUST visit Giapo and try some Giapo Icecream. Afterall, they make the best flavors ever....."

Corey

"Best gelato in Auckland!! Anyone who's in for a fun, contemporary experience that maintains Italy's high traditional culinary standards, this is the..."

Xin-Yan Cheng

"Giapo leaves the rest behind! It serves creative, tasty, healthy gelatos. The service is personal and I especially love the energy and the community..."

Marie

"Best icecream in Auckland, easily. The owner is clearly passionate about icecream and the staff are all really friendly. Try it and you'll be hooked..."

Phoebe

"A friend of mine introduced me to the Giapo experience.I call it the Giapo experience because everytime you walk in there, it's just a feeling..."

Dharmesh N

"When I first discovered this store back in February, I fell in love with it straightaway!And the proof is here - I'm there at least once a..."

Courtney Sit

"Every person I know who has visited Giapo says the same thing "the best ice cream I have ever tasted" and with good reason !Nobody can ever..."

Wendy Lester

"AMAZINGTruly amazing.Why are you still here reading this review? Go and get some ice cream or gelato from giapo..."

Cameo Yung

"Since I have discovered Giapo I cannot help telling all my friends. This is the best ice cream I have eaten in a very long time. It reminds me of my..."

John Delgado

"If ever you are in Auckland City, please take the time and give yourself a treat because you deserve it. You must go to this wonderful place that I..."

John Palino

"Amazing gelato! And great..."

April Rose

"Holy Smokes! Ok so I know a few people have mentioned the price of the desserts here, but so worth it. In fact, I didn't think it was too badly..."

Kershia

"Giapo has the best gelato by far. Their cocoa sorbet is the..."

Connor Stewart

"icecream from this place is freaking amazing! i ordered greentea the other day as seen in photo and it tasted so good! it had a mini macaroon on top..."

Lex Doe

"Yum!!!!! It's pretty expensive but they re so worth it <3 I got the hazelnut chocolate but there are so many other flavours available and..."

Angelica Wilson

"Thank you zomato. . Am able to relive the moments of my student days few years ago. I remember going to giapo with my best buddies and the live you..."

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"This is not another ice cream parlor, nor is it another gelato shop, this is a place of excitement, experimentation and exquisite textures and..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"This is probably the Chanel of ice cream (both in price and quality). Unlike Karl Lagerfeld’s creations, you can actually eat and enjoy Gianpaolo..."

Marnelli

"Giapo is a bit pricey, but worth it for excellent unique flavoured icecreams that are world renowned to be delicious. Cones are more pricey than..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"The prices for Giapo ice cream have gone through the roof recently, with one scoop in a normal cone costing $7.50 (you'd need to pay nearly double..."

Nom Nom Panda

"Giapo is one place which you kind of have to visit if you're ever in the Auckland CBD in the summer. Its the perfect treat to keep you cool and all..."

Dog Eats World

"Yes it's expensive, but at Giapo you get your money's worth with the best ice cream in New Zealand. If you're passing through Auckland, this is one..."

Danny

"I am working my way through the Giapo menu. Given that I live in Wellington this is a little challenging but the sublime tiramisu has me convinced it..."

Kai Luv

"The staff helped with all the questions we had about the variety of cones and ice cream flavors. They were all so tasty and worth the wait. 10/10 I..."

Angel Lopez

"Absolutely delicious ice-cream and well worth a visit! We had the buono (caramel hazelnut praline amaretti) and a chocolate one - both flavours are..."

Ruth Ellison

"Superb ice cream experience! Went with a broken cone and the Bueno ice cream with all the toppings. Really good tasting ice cream plus the extra..."

Sean L.

"I got a huge ice cream, but thankfully I eating so fast so it won’t melt away! Honey pokey is great, chunky crispy cookie is the lighting in ice..."

Jasper Lieo

"This was on our list of must-visit places in NZ, and we are so glad we came! It is without a doubt the most outrageous ice cream shop I have ever..."

Basil Paul

"This was on our list of must-visit places in NZ, and we are so glad we came! It is without a doubt the most outrageous ice cream shop I have ever..."

Marsha Russell

"the presentation of the ice cream is very beautiful, the taste is OK. Maybe I didn't make the right..."

Tarcio

"Fantastic ice cream! Great flavours and nicely mounted!! Highly..."

Eduardo Henriques Rodrigues

"Yea we all know sugary stuff ain’t healthy but… we all need a treat sometimes yes? And what lovely treats one can get from Giapo. Firstly, the..."

Alfred L

"Best ice cream in town, their waffle cone is..."

Gerard Sospedra Aragonés

"Best Icecream in Auckland! Highly recommend the "Buono" flavour! Flavours tend to change as the seasons change, but also there are a few staple..."

Ju W

"Simply delicious, must do in Auckland! Super helpful service, we tried a few flavours until we found the ones we liked. “The Nem” flavour was my..."

Alex

"Great ice cream. The serving process is so easy. Order at one end, get out the way and pick up at the other end of the shop. Makes it so much faster..."

Sam Riggs

"Service and food is always top notch. Been going to Giapo for years and years since it opened and can't get enough of it. Every flavour is good..."

Zach Smith

"Came here for dessert after a meal in the city. I'm glad I had saved room in my stomach as the servings here are pretty big. The menu boasts many..."

Michael Davidson

"Absolutely amazing. Pricey but definitely worth it because the portions are huge! The cones are definitely unique and the ice cream delicious. Staff..."

Sarah Kristin

"You come for big, over indulgent ice cream and you get it. Maybe best to share with someone as it's a lot of sweet but it's..."

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"Amazing view by the beach, always busy, great dessert , friendly..."

Rex Chen

"Always a great choice for brunch. Love the outdoor seating on a good day, dog friendly. Their ice cream is also superb...."

Bella Qian

"An excellent experience while enjoying my conversation with my best friend along the beach. The salmon was cooked well and the beef burger served as..."

Jinjing Fang

"The ambience and view is lovely from the outside area! The red cabbage on the fish of the day was quite bitter and portion size was small. The fish..."

Renie

"One of the most popular cafes in Takapuna with the most gorgeous view.Service: 10/10We were immediately seated on a busy Saturday..."

Grace Huang

"The food here is always beautifully presented and very tasty. It is so nice sitting there by the beach. Unfortunately it is very expensive...."

Deborahruttenberg

"Situated right on the beach, this place is ideal for beach goers wanting a bite to eat. Taka beach cafe is top quality, with sparkling water (my..."

Emily-Therese Joines

"Came here for brunch and was stunned. The service was quick as they took note of each customer as they sat down. Our glasses were quickly filled with..."

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"I have not been to Takapuna beach cafe for months now due to the last not so nice experience. Cafe seemed quite different to before with the same..."

Ellie

"Amazing food and pleasant..."

GPark

"Great location in Takapuna looking out over the beach.This is one busy place! The staff do exceptionally well to keep tables churning over...."

Lucy Preston

"I haven't visited for some time, used to have no complaints about food or staff, especially it's near home with relaxing beach view, unfortunately..."

Cookie Monster

"An amazing place to sip a coffee and enjoy the view. I feel like best place for relaxation and my little girl likes to try anything that's pink..."

JPK

"Takapuna beach cafe is somewhere I went a lot as a kid especially to 'the store' to get ice cream. Their ice cream is my absolute favourite and never..."

Karina

"This is a must go coffee spot in Takapuna. Reasonable priced coffee and priceless beautiful view. Buy an ice cream and walk on Takapuna beach is a..."

Becky Kuang

"Great spot for a lite/solid breaki, was rather peckish and decided to have the big boy “the grill” 👌 salsa was really good! Pointer to..."

David Mager

"Breakfast and Lunch, open 6:30am to 6:00pm.There are many beach cafes in Auckland. But the extensive and beautiful views of..."

May

"I came here for breakfast with a colleague a while ago. Situated in such a beautiful location & they take full advantage of this with an open-plan..."

TheMʌverick

"There arent words to describe how beautiful and surreal being at this place is. Staff are lovely, views are amazing and food is even better! Their..."

Karen

"I would be here everyday if i lived on the shore! Their food has never disappointed. I usually also get a deconstructed coffee which is something fun..."

Emily

"Came in today for a Waitangi Day brunch. We ordered the granola and the wagyu beef burger with a side of fries. The sauce that the burger came with..."

Rosanne Choy

"Visited the shop on public holiday and sunny day. perfect day for coffee and perfect pastry after walking along the beach. If you are in takapuna,..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"The best cafe in Takapuna beach:) i love iced coffee here so much as i can make my own(?) hahaha. I love to come here. View is nice. Kind staff...."

Alice In New Zealand

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Kevin Harland

"We’ve been here on the weekend Very nice food, friendly and lovely staff. Very nice view We would love to come Back here more often. recommend this..."

Tiffany

"If you want somewhere to eat on a beautiful day with a lovely view, atmosphere and great food and don’t mind spending a pretty penny for it - this..."

Mary Hodgson

"Absolutely delightful place to meet and have a quick bite or coffee. Frequent often, as the energy and ambiance are very special and for those who..."

Jaclyn Everett

"love this place! cozy, great staff and the coffee/food is delicious! Nice place and good coffee. Pretty tiny but fine to hang out and drink a cup and..."

Sainta Cooke

"9/11/18 - Ice creams are always the best hangover cure for me, especially having ice cream with special friend and sit in the beach was really nice..."

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"Great place to visit when the sun is shinning! A cafe with great views of the ocean! Beautiful ice creams with extra generous portions! Staff very..."

Beccs

"Me and my friends had lunch on Tuesday. I loved the atmosphere and fantastic view! We ordered Seafood pasta, Eggs Bene and Chocolate mousse crepes...."

Ana Lin

"Nice environment!!Staff is very excellent at customer service!!Food really good and awesome coffee.This place is recommended to bring family to head..."

Ling-Chen Fang

"Very busy environment. The food was great! I had the seafood pasta. Slightly pricey but had some good flavours. The fish and chips was also nice. The..."

Tan.ned

"Service was fantastic, incredible staff. The menu was great, lots of unique options. Food was plated beautifully and tasted great. I will definitely..."

Ricardo Christian

"Three of us had lunch on a very busy Saturday. The staff got us a table in about 30 seconds. Tables were all cleaned immediately by super attentive..."

Andrew Knott

"Definitely worth a visit or more!!Everything about this cafe in Takapuna was brilliant! I loved the atmosphere, it was next to a beach and..."

Niki Niki

"453 reviews and a rock hard 4.2 rating on Zomato. There's little to no need for my review.... No one needs this, let alone Takapuna cafe, but..."

Kieran

"The weather was great when we came here, we really savoured the view. Ordered their house hot chocolate, Agria rosti and beef burger. Hot chocolate..."

Blackpearl

"Worth the hype!Easily one of the best snapper i have had! The preparation was absolutely delicious! The carrot cake was picture perfect, with..."

Saurav Krishnan

"I love this place! The view is amazing and the atmosphere is super nice. I can’t remember which salad I had but it was hands out the nicest salad..."

Angela

"Wonderful cakes, iced drinks but very much on the expensive side! $10 for an iced drink may be a little too much for dessert, although they were..."

Lyla

"As always fantastic. I forget how good this place is. The coffee is worth every cent. The staff are friendly and efficient and really add to dining..."

Deb Ross

"A superb place to have your Sunday Breakfast by the Takapuna Beach.Tried the pumpkin pasta and Pancakes.Absolutely delicious..Do try there range of..."

Swati Loomba

"The location is great and it's definitely got the Takapuna opulence vibe to it. the food is typical cafe food, though my fish had a few painful bones..."

Jay

"Wonderful location and always busy with people spilling out waiting for tables, our wait was only 10mins so not too painful and worth the..."

Dale Spencer

"Amazing fresh pasta! Have been here twice in the past month and cannot fault. Lovely professional staff and great coffee! Plus Te view and fresh air..."

Bonny Sapphire

"This review is for the peanut butter chocolate ice cream which is amazing. So creamy and peanuty, with big huge chunks of chocolate. And not overly..."

Single P's Adventures

"A good place to visit after a nice hot tiring day at the beach during summers. The menu has a lot of options on refreshments and also on the mains...."

Shihana

"awesome location. easy to find. next to the beach. enough parking. fast service. friendly staff. Aside from my ice cream melting too quickly, the..."

100%legit

"It’s a shame that I did not take any photos of the food that I had. My friend and I went there for brunch and had fish and chips & handcut pasta...."

Kyuzizi

"My wife tells me we had food here along time ago... but today I'm just reviewing them on coffee and location.Location: you really can't..."

Warren

"Awesome location and ice cream next to the cafe after a perfect brunch. I come here frequently especially after a good night out. Great for..."

Tony Ma

"If we go to takapuna, we would absolutely go to grab a scoop of ice cream here! Great location and lovely view. Neither dining here nor take away,..."

IMwatermelon

"nice place with my best friends～hand cut pasta soooooo lovely～good view and better service～i real like the iced coffee～not too sweet and suit..."

Rico Shao

"Packed even for a Wednesday afternoon, I decided to visit to see what the hype was about. It took me awhile to decide the dish, and I asked..."

Oksana Zhang

"Came in here yesterday for lunch, had heard about this café located on the beachside of Takapuna. The views from the café are definitely amazing,..."

Navdeep

"Little on the pricy side but is amazing the food is always fresh and tastes amazing and has a nice view of the beach and also the staff is super..."

Aman

"If you wanna have nice food and appreciate one of the best views of Auckland, Takapuna Beach Cafe is the place. You'll be facing the..."

Diogo Reck

"Had breakfast here with a friend and the one dish that we recommend everyone to try is the scampi omelette. Big serves of scampi throughout the..."

Elmocookie

"Although a bit on the pricy side, the food is really good and service great as well. They even have an area where you can get ice cream or coffee on..."

Gracia

"Very relaxing cafe by the sea. A good choice of seating available inside and outside the cafe.Food selection is limited but dishes were..."

May Li Koo

"Great location as it is right on the beach and interesting menu. Staff are accomodating and attentive. Portions are quite large but the prices are a..."

Aimee.

"Good Service. Nice dish. Fast table turnover. Great view. Highly recommended. But. Yes you do need to pay a bit more for the excellence..."

Tanz

"This beauty, I wish we had more of these in Auckland.We went there for brunch on a good day, summer still hasn’t set in so we decided to sit..."

Disha

"Menu is always changing on this place and food is interesting - I do find it quite tricky to read and have to google some items but the more you..."

Holly Swallow

"burger is pretty good, really like the sauce inside ~ the chips also tasty. The drink I chose the coconut and mango mixed smoothie, a bit sweet for..."

Ziwei Jia

"It is lovely here - especially on a beautiful sunny day. Don't come here if you have a big appetite, you'll probably leave starving. Great for coffee..."

Sian Wichman

"What a fabulous spot for s catch up over a cafe or ice cream! Fantastic spot on a sunny day. The place is bright and sleek which automatically gives..."

I_like_pickles

"Just popped into the store for a coffee and donut, both of which were amazing.Friendly service with was very prompt. A busy and popular spot..."

Steph Coulton

"Been here so many times but never had a sit down meal here before! Not because it wasn't appealing, I usually rush after rowing training on the..."

Emma Willie Wilson

"Location is obviously fantastic, great place to be on a sunny morning. Was a little disappointed with coffee here before so have tried the smoothies..."

JamesC

"Nice place nice food ,they have many choices .the hot chocolate was fantastic really like it . If weather is ok can walk on the beach after you..."

Julie Chiu

"I went here for lunch today with my friend, the cafe is gorgeous situated right by the beach. Lots of seating inside and outside.The..."

Alysha Bower

"Out of all the times I've been to Takapuna beach, this is the first time I've actually been to this cafe. Came here with some friends for lunch...."

Queena

"Stylish cafe, friendly service and good location ✔️Our dishes looked beautiful and tasty✔️I have to go back again to try other..."

Chico

"Always a pleasure here. The views are fantastic, service is attentive when it's not full but it normally is full and we have to fend for ourselves...."

Anna

"Good, beautiful good food, great service, absolutely amazing view. Hard to find parking over summer, but really nice place. Highly..."

Dini

"An extremely popular destination which we visited today on recommendation. Great outlook with convenient parking. Reception was very good and the..."

OldGoatsKnowBest

"Beautiful cafe right next to the beach - always busy but mid-afternoon there is a bit of a lull. Service is friendly and fast - everything we ordered..."

Annie Zhou

"Living on the shore, Takapuna Beach Cafe is always on my top list for a brunch indulgence.Floor to ceiling windows allow you the panorama..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Visited cafe for the 1st time and without realising there are two seperate entrances we went to the entrance where we ordered ice cream, coffee and a..."

Annabell

"Got the eggs benny and the iced mocha today and was really happy with it! The iced mocha was served in a really cool way! The place was really busy..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Exceeded all expectations! Place was buzzing but there was no delay in service at all - they even offered to move us to a more sheltered place before..."

Eeram

"I love burgers so I had to try their beef burger and it was just so so - nothing special really. It would be better if there are lettuce, tomatoes,..."

Jilly

"I remember years ago I came here and I wasn't that impressed, the food was overpriced and not the best, but today I gave it another go and now this..."

Caroline Barrett

"Great coffee! This place is always bustling with happy people; extra ticks for the good vibe. I had the market fish, and the fish was cooked really..."

Kelly

"Came here after a walk. Very strategic location with stunning beach view. Cannot really comment on their food because I only tried their award..."

BAbyWin

"I came here for lunch with a friend who has a baby/pram. Although we had to wait a few mins for the table the staff were extremely accommodating and..."

Noosheen Nezhad

"Only a 15 minute wait for a table for 3 for brunch on a Sunday morning, not bad. I had the pancakes which were lovely. My friend had the grill which..."

Naomi Black

"Amazing place loved it here. Everything was made to perfection INCLUDING THE OYSTERS. Oysters are really easy to get wrong but the chef picked it at..."

Adline Shandil

"Enjoying light meals late afternoon after some beach walk. Nicely located near to the boat landing. Ordered the ice cream and it is so smooth and..."

Edi NT

"Always a favourite when I head up north to Takapuna for the day. Perfectly located with lovely views of the beach. Doggy and children friendly. I..."

Levi & Ana

"Had a delicious lunch with my dad. We ordered the agria rosti with smoked trevally and the handcut pasta with scampi. Both dishes had beautiful..."

Ube

"Impeccable service, glorious ice creams and a brilliant area by the beach side. This place has been great every time that I have been. Their baked..."

Tastebud Tingles

"Man this place is PACKED on Sundays! You'd probably have to wait a while if you have more than 2 people. Came here with my partner and was seated..."

Kenzi Yee

"Have been here many times before but recently it hasn't been great. The iced coffee and gelatos are still winners but the service is a real downer...."

R-Dee Roche

"I have been here only once and was not thoroughly impressed. The food was OK but I would not go out of my way to come back. A nice setting though..."

Sam Smith

"ordered burger for lunch. my friend had pasta. view n atmosphere are better than the taste. love salted caremel hot chocolate here. not so child..."

Vanessa Zhang

"Finally managed to try this busy cafe out!Man. They sure know how to make the most perfect hot chocolate! It came deconstructed and..."

Winnie Luo

"Came here today for some brunch and we were quite lucky to be seated outside in the sun. Service was definitely good and kept checking if we needed..."

Lucille Sia

"One of the most beautifully located joints in Auckland! Incredible view of the beach, ample parking and open air dining available. Simple menu but..."

Kishore Mitra

"Really nice spot by the Takapuna wharf. Found this place by chance one day. Had no idea it was so popular. Beautiful well presented, good food...."

Vanessa Morris

"I had the deconstructed iced chocolate OMG ah-may-zing. I wanted to give it a 5 but I had the fish and chips for my cheat meal and was looking..."

Aroha Kay

"Wow.This place is awesome!Greeted and the door, and sat inside by the window with a lovely view of the water.Coffees were perfect, and..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"Came here on Friday morning for a birthday brunch and was so incredibly impressed. First of all I was worried as this place definitely isn't for..."

Caitlin

"Went here with my grandmother for her birthday, she ordered the lamb dish and I ordered the gnocchi dish with pancetta. We both loved my dish and I..."

Jazmin Lee

"Visited with friends and despite a hefty wait for a table (our choice to do so), we were offered one near the front windows; the table was really a..."

Mupps

"Ooh I love the Ice creams here! I most definitely have enjoyed the hazelnut chocolate ice cream and the salted caramel. One of the times I..."

Lovely Maralit

"In summer, I would walk down to Takapuna with my girlfriend to get gelato from the Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store. The gelato is great, I'd recommend..."

Frazer Noble

"It was so hard choosing what I want to order! I love the fish and chips here!! The mushroom eggs benedict was really good too! Definitely my..."

Tiffany A

"This place always seem to surprise me with their amazing food and the amazing views. Just by takapuna beach, it is the perfect location...."

ShoRt

"Friends of ours recommended this place for a tasty ice cream and/or coffee. It's a superb place with stunning views across the north shore of..."

John Finkelde

"Gelato was really nice not too bad of a price. It is usually very busy and packed so maybe visit this place in the morning or not at busy times...."

Rose

"Great place to grab a coffee or a meal. The views from the restaurant are amazing and the food is expensive but worth the price. Desserts are really..."

Ridad

"Best breakfast cafe ever... We love the place... Nice view outside... I always order eggs benedict bacon... Pancake is really good with fruits on..."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"Takapuna beach cafe is a really cute cafe overlooking Takapuna beach. Had brunch here recently and loved it.Ordered an iced chocolate and..."

Natasha

"Amazing experience in takapuna beach cafe. Firstly, the service is worthy of praise. Seated immediately, sparkling water to the table as the waitress..."

Joli Wong

"This place is always busy- of course because of its beachfront location but also it was one of the places in Auckland made bistro style cafe popular...."

Christian

"The best about this cafe is its ice-cream and hot chocolate. You can adjust the sweetness of your hot chocolate by adding chocolate chips, not..."

Lmrliu74

"Beautiful ice-cream and deserts with a beautiful view... best of the best.... cant fault this one. Had chocolate ice-cream and sorbet.They..."

Alex L

"Gorgeous setting beside the sea, with a free yoga class happening on the lawn beside us with camper-vans rolling past from the camping ground next..."

S B

"I have been living in Takapuna ever since I have moved to NZ in 2001, and I can confidently say that I have been to almost all cafe in..."

Seok Heon Lee

"Holy moly, I can't even begin to express how much I loved my experience at takapuna beach cafe! I wish I lived closer so I could go every damn day..."

Monique Porteous

"Great cafe buzzing with people. Five of us went and we were quickly seated. I had the eggs with avocado smash which was divine! The avocado was..."

Athena

"Solid food, phenomenal views and excellent customer service. What more could you ask for? I know! cheaper prices! Just kidding. I'm willing..."

Jasmine Chai

"We were in the area and so my cousin brought up the Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store It was quite busy despite the cloudy/ rainy weather. The..."

Tiffany Sua

"First time here, the cafe itself was not too busy but their ice cream parlour section was packed !! They serve sparking water which is alway a..."

Food 24/7

"Fantastic location and a tad expensive but the food was absolutely worth it . I have the wagyu burger and the in house ice mocha and everything was..."

Whiskyncigars

"What a great place! - customer service, tick- great food, tick- location, tick- price, tick (its a price I am happy to..."

Iain

"Me and mum love to come here for coffee and dessert!I've been coming here since 3 years ago and menu seems to change often!The food seems a..."

Thegreeats

"I've dined here a few times for lunch now and always enjoy the food and atmosphere. It's definately a stand out spot in Takapuna with its location..."

Charlene Weaver

"Obsessed with the gelato and the cabinet treats. Not a huge fan of the cafe menu- is always alittle overpriced for smaller portions but it is still..."

A

"■ Friendly staff ■ Great Service ■ Good portion sizes■ Good view of Taka Beach ■ A little on the pricey end..."

FoodieOodie95

"I have dined here twice in the last 3 days. The cafe is very busy but the turn over of people is really fast - especially on a sunny day when outdoor..."

Miss Kiki

"Great place! Food is great, and so is the coffee. The service is always top notch, and they're always so friendly here. It gets super busy though,..."

Penguin93

"I love this place !!Perfect location for a sunny brunch or a cosy rainy coffee I'm always so impressed with their menu changes...."

Aniva Huang

"Stunning location with beautiful views of Takapuna beach. Very welcoming staff and lovely indoor/outdoor flow. I would definitely recommend booking a..."

Eden Wood

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. Its next to Takapuna beach and the gelato is to die for! Overall great ambiance yet the food might be a..."

Angelica Santos

"A very placed and located cafe overlooking takapuna beach.The coffee is great and even better if you're sitting on the deck area of the..."

Arpita Mandal

"Very nice setup; open sea views and relaxing atmosphere. Very busy; expect a wait at peak meal times.Friendly and fast..."

FoodiePhysician

"I'm a big dessert person and was very satisfied with the range of sweet treats they had in store. Their ice creams are perfect to enjoy while staring..."

Cecilia Paredes

"A very nice clean cafe and restaurant, and a beautiful environment. They have a good menu. I had a burger. It was truly satisfying. Also, the iced..."

Lily

"Great start to my day today - breakfast at Takapuna beach cafe. Classic summer spot, with views of the water. Modern and modest little cafe with a..."

L.E.N.S

"You can regularly trust this place to provide good food and service, although nobody is perfect. We've had some hit and misses in the past however my..."

Stef

"Spontaneously decided to take my parents to this cafe while we were having a look around Takapuna because who doesn't like a meal with a view of the..."

Melissa

"Great place to be especially if you sit outdoors on the deck where you have the view of the beach and ocean. Awesome food that isn't too heavy. Love..."

Janice Zumba

"Good time to venture out for breakfast this morning one thing that caught my attention was the location.it Overlooks takapuna beach and its front..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"Normally will come past here and see it's packed from 9am onwards but decided to come in for breakfast this morning with a friend and luckily we..."

Maddie

"What a great little place in summer..we popped in for a coffee and due to it bring crazy busy we sat outside! It was freezing! The guy was quick to..."

Holly D-T

"Haven't actually dined in here as I just popped in to grab a refresher drink and gelato. The location itself is A+ with beautiful beach views. Would..."

Essenity

"The food was delicious and the service was spot on. We were offered blankets to keep warm in the breeze outside which was very thoughtful. There was..."

Samantha Beardsley

"It is our first time to have lunch at this restaurant. The lunch menu offers really good price. The staff provided excellent service. .you must try..."

Maya Harlin

"This is definitely one of my favourite cafes. It has the ambiance, service and great food to make it one of the best. The price is a bit on the..."

Maye Elle

"Been here multiple times... the service is great here but food here tends to be worse everytime I come. The folded eggs is average where it's not as..."

Jessie Tan

"I had the soft scrambled eggs with pulled pork, which were incredible - literally so good!Only thing that lets this place down is that it's..."

Elizabeth Harding

"I have been here to eat but I've lined up just for their gelato a lot more times. This place is one of the best cafes in Takapuna for me. It is..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Part of the amazing HIP group family on Auckland, featuring amazing icecream gelato and great food. I came here with friends on a sunny day for said..."

Helena Chen

"Although the food and coffee may not be the best on the shore, the service is absolutely amazing here. I didn't get the name of the girl but she..."

Yuyon Cho

"Yummy ice-cream on a summer's day or evening (if a little busy), great service friendly staff and good food (came her for brunch with a friend) - but..."

Paula Cann

"Beautiful location for breakfast and lunch. Service and food is really good, however the wait can be quite long if the place is very busy. I got the..."

Priscilla Khang

"The takapuna beach cafe and store sell the most amazing ice creams and ice drinks. My favourite flavour is the salted caramel. For the iced drink you..."

Tessa

"Great spot for Breakfast, friendly staff, good vibe and great views. Was surprised to be charged $16.50 for nothing more than two poached eggs on a..."

Scott Kennedy

"Lovely location and the decor is crisp and clean. A great place for brunch, although the service here could be improved upon. The staff just need to..."

Tanya Kerr

"It is really nice cafe and in a perfect location!!! The food and drinks are good. My friend and I love the salted caramel iced chocolate 👌👌..."

Julia Nguyen

"Spent a wet sunday afternoon with friends, catching up over coffee and cake. While we were seated quite quickly we couldnt get the attention of..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Nice setting and friendly staff. But to be honest, the food and coffee are average , but its price is above average. It's slightly overrated im..."

J Li

"Great service and location but the food is always average. Had the eggs Benedict and there was only a teaspoon of hollandaise sauce and the eggs were..."

Petra

"I love this place. It is such a nice place to have a coffee and or brunch/lunch. It's right on Takapuna beach so you get a nice view as well. The..."

Lisa V

"WAITRESS HAS A LIKING FOR GOLD(EN RETRIEVERS)Eggs Bene with smoked Trevally, yum! For those who like their coffee black, the Americano is a..."

Crumpet King

"This is the perfect place for brunch on a summer day it's close to the beach and the outdoor sitting is exceptional, the food is good and the staff..."

Sheetal Naidu

"This is my third time dining at Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store - I loved it a lot more today. I would have rated it 3.5 previously but after dining..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Very busy on the Saturday but lovely staff who served us quickly. Was seated outside in the sun on a winter day had to wait a little while for a seat..."

Shayleigh Allen

"Finally I went for brunch at the much famous Takapuna beach cafe. The setting of the cafe is amazing. The location is the main highlight. Ordered for..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Takapuna Beach cafe is in a prime location and I'm glad they compliment the amazing views with their cute decor and settings. We stopped by for a..."

Heartshrooms

"Stopped by with a friend and had avocado eggs benedict. Food was delicious, the view was nice (although it was a little cold because it's close to..."

Jessie Goldstein

"Their coffee is so gooooood :) It always very busy but lucky for us. They are very kind that me and my friend were sharing dish, egg benedict with..."

安喬

"This is a very good restaurant..we been here once and this is the second time we are here..love the environment,service,food & drinks here..we always..."

Rachel Cullen

"Beautiful, elegant cafe right by the beach. It was nice sitting on the deck area and breathing the salted hair and listening to waves hitting the..."

Annie Ren

"An outstanding place to dine by the beach. Has fantastic views all round. The food is great and the dessert menu, especially gelato, is phenomenal...."

#1

"The perfect place for brunch by the beach! Awesome food and amazing location. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Always super busy, so good to come..."

Caroline Kasmara

"Great place, great food. The iced coffee is rather well done and worth ordering. This place is always busy, for good reason, expect a wait on the..."

Campbell Elliott

"The coffee here is amazing, both hot and cold. The mains are delicious and quite large. Love the sweets here. Always busy, have to wait for a..."

Candii Cao

"I LOVE the location of the Takapuna Beach Café and Store. It has such a nice atmosphere and is perfect for a weekend brunch especially on a sunny..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Service: 8/10Food: 8/10Cleanliness: 8/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 7.75/10Perfect environment for lunch by the..."

Jack Trav.

"On a warm sunny day and by the beach this cafe has a soothing atmosphere.The staff are caring and attentive; you don't want to leave.I..."

Brenda Phu

"I have been here more than a few times now.They sell some amazing home made ice creams as well as baked goods from the store.Next door the..."

Scott

"TOP 10 PIC - I love this cafe for many reasons - the location is prime! The decor is on fleek and the food is devine. Im regularly here over the..."

House Of Eats

"I was so pleased with my experience at Takapuna Beach Cafe. I was a bit concerned looking over the menu - there is a complete lack of vegetarian..."

Gem McLeod

"One of my favourite cafés in Auckland. It is located at the strategic location of beautiful Takapuna beach. If is very crowded during summer. The..."

Cindy Ong

"Always love coming here for a iced drink or a light snack! The atmosphere and view is amazing and the food is exceptional! A little overpriced but..."

Jean Lee

"While weekend mornings is a struggle to get a sitting it's worth the wait. Parking here can be tricky in summer also. Really come here for the..."

BeeQueUU

"Love this place! A lovely brunch/ lunch dine in cafe. The iced mocha/chocolate is something one must try. Throughout the past year their menu has..."

P L

"This place probably don't need anymore reviews but I still think that it is worth mentioning that service and food has not changed over the years!..."

Charissa

"My wife took me here a few months ago now, but even though very busy it still remains the best place I've been to for breakfast!! When it's busy..."

Simon Page

"Has been on our to do list for a while til we found some time to go in over the summer holidays. First impression: What a lovely..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"I just remembered that i've been to this wish list restaurant but never wrote a review!This place is always packed and you will know why..."

Pankaj Kini

"Staff was really nice and attentive, with exceptional manners and patience. I also liked how they were ethnically diverse. Love their presentation,..."

Twintail

"Update!: May menu; Was delighted to arrive to revamped menu! We ordered the staple whole baked flounder but with confit garlic,tomato, olives-..."

Paris

"Word of mouth is how I hear about the majority of cafes and restaurants I visit, and this was no exception. "You must visit the Takapuna..."

Two Dark Coffees

"It was our first time to visit Takapuna Beach as well as its famous beach cafe. I could just say, it was amazing! We went here for dinner at..."

Shirley Yu

"Location: beautifully situated right by Takapuna beach - beautiful views.Service: attentive, pleasant, LOTS of staff.Food: very..."

Where.iate

"Lovely cafe by the beach with a cute ice creamery on the side. The did was lovely and generous in size set in a lovely ambiance. The snapper, squid..."

Rosely

"Ordered the pork belly dish and it was absolutely delicious! Lovely table service. The staff were very polite, helpful and professional. A little bit..."

Renee

"This is my favorite place to take my friends on the weekend. They're always really impressed by the customer service and perfect food each time...."

Emily Franco

"Absolutely beautiful venue.The little store attached with the ice cream is well worth the visit alone. But if you are looking for good coffee..."

Ruben O'Connell

"All credit to the owners had a bad experience there and they immediately accepted that and were very keen to fix things Will be back soon as I..."

Richard J

"Thought we would try this place out today as we have heard so much about it. First impression was that it was really busy only two tables inside..."

Kaisey Cook

"Poop loved it and def recommends it to all. Everyone should def go and enjoy it as it is an amazing place. Don't miss lest you regret it for..."

Poop

"Very nice location and ambiance but always busy and staff are not very attentive. When we ordered, our waiter had to repeat our order 3x to make sure..."

Natalie Ler (d'liteful Cravings)

"Lovely place for a coffee and cake (or several haha)... Gets awfully busy on weekends and weekdays lunch - so brace yourself. But overall a..."

Adeline

"This is one of my favourite cafes and it is a must-go in the summer. We were seated outside, on the deck with a spectacular view of Takapuna beach..."

Wilson Chau

"North shore again> We had our lunch at Takapuna Beach Cafe today, prompt service and the food was delicious. Why is the weather so funny? Windy!..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Most likely the premier cafe on the Shore, with undoubtedly the best setting overlooking the sand at Takapuna beach! Always busy so expect to get a..."

Frank

"We had brunch there the other weekend. Decided to treat ourselves. It was really busy so we had to wait. they gave us a pager to let us know when our..."

Andre Cressy

"Food was so amazing. I'll definitely be back. Only thing that lacked was the service but they were super busy on a nice sunny day. It is pricey but..."

Bruce Batters

"Had a wonderful breakfast here. Awesome place to be and I would say, one of the best in Auckland. Environment 5, staff friendliness 5, food 5, coffee..."

Kelvin Yu

"This cafe is hands down one of the best in Auckland. In fact, the only reason I gave it a 4.5 is because we had to wait for quite a long time as we..."

Garrick Chong

"Came here this morning with my partner. The food was amazing the best breakfast I had in a while. My partner and I have been to a lot of..."

Mikayla Moore

"Lovely Cafe!I was amazed at how busy it was for a Monday morning, I guess it shows how popular and good they are.I was dismayed when I..."

Chris Minors

"Had lunch there with my boy friend. The food was okay portion compare to price. But I don't really like their menu setting, very few items on the..."

Alex

"Lunch with a party of six. The cafe was full but we were given a token and asked to wait. A few minutes later it flashed and buzzed and we were shown..."

RSWH

"Delicious pies! Great..."

Sam Allan

"Very good service, very friendly, the hot drinks are the best in Auckland, as for the food I haven't tried it by looking at previous reviews I won't..."

Kali Windmill

"I had breakfast the other day, and the food was amazing, the service was fantastic. The staff were really welcoming and friendly and what I liked..."

Shane Wotherspoon

"Unlike most beach side restaurants this place is superb. They don't take the fabulous location for granted. The food is inventive and delicious, the..."

Mel

"Such an asset to the north shore, I always bring out of town visitors that stay with me here and I'm never let down.The wait staff are courteous..."

Amanda

"I loved everything about this place. I went on a day which was horrible weather and the cafe was still completely packed. I had a nice spot all to..."

Kay Adams

"Went there for breakfast/brunch last sunday. Ordered an eggs bene which was delicious. The location is beautiful, only draw back was that the place..."

Jin Gao

"beautiful location! went here just yesterday very busy they had a surcharge but is expected as most places have surcharges too. My mango sorbet..."

Nikki

"Have been twice for breakfast over the last month and was very happy with the food and standard of service on both occasions (weekend and week..."

Graeme Crickett

"The best Mocha in Auckland! I come here regularly whenever I am over the bridge and in need of coffee (which is pretty much everyday)Haven't..."

Lucia

"After reading some of the negative reviews yesterday we were a little apprehensive about going but we had been told by friends that it was a good..."

Kirsty Howe

"Recently enjoyed a relaxing lunch with friends overlooking Takapuna beach - Its the kind of place that helps you feel like your on holiday ( even..."

Love Food

"We came for breakfast. Food was utterly amazing. Definitely returning!!! Eggs bene was soooo..."

Lucy

"The best thing to happen to Takapuna in a decade. But the Council (a bunch of near sited change averse would-be retirees) won't give them a liquor..."

Missy Davidson

"This café sets the standards for other cafes! If you've never been you need to do a brunch session here with family or friends as you wont be..."

Jason B

"Great place and location. Worth waiting to get a seat. I have been for breakfast a few times and can't fault the food and coffee. Another tick for..."

Moggie

"Takapuna Beach cafe is also another buzzing cafe with award winning gelato and great coffee to boot. Situated next to the beach, you get to enjoy the..."

Elise Cheah

"Always amazing service, the only cafe that looks out out onto gorgeous Takapuna Beach and a sophisticated menu. Brunch is a joy and actually feels..."

Kate W

"Avocado mesh with additional salmon~ no merit but no merit. Salmon was quite salty, but coffee was good (foamy). Staff brought up sparkling water..."

Anvie LI

"This is a very pretty cafe. We opted to sit inside because it was a cool day and rain was in the forecast. On a summer's day, the deck would be a..."

Corinne Coutinho

"🅿️ There are numerous roadside parking lots nearby, but on holidays, they tend to get crowded, making it a bit challenging to find a parking..."

彭笙瑞

"I feel there must have been a change in ownership if I read some of the bad reviews here. My experience was ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!! I'd give 10 Stars..."

Saphis Minetime

"What a gorgeous spot to have a coffee & soak up the gorgeous beach views at the same time. Insanely busy spot for a week day but impeccable service..."

Janita Patrick

"Stayed at the campsite next to this cafe and popped in for a coffee and something to eat. The food was so good we ended up having dinner there. The..."

CJ Clapham

"Great indoor outdoor flow Impeccable service Wheelchair accessible with ramp however is quite challenging to navigate between the tables if notice..."

Katrina Matich

"A popular cafe, went in for early brunch on Saturday and waited no more than 10mins to get a table. We like it outside as we can get some fresh beach..."

Jiwon Kang

"A great location, really nice indoor/outdoor setup. Always very busy, but also rarely a wait. The oat flat white is perfection, great food ( and..."

Nigel C

"Run, don’t walk, and order the Filo from the latest brunch menu. It was the tastiest, richest, most sensational brunch I’ve ever had, and an..."

Eden Bray

Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar

90/100 (6911 ratings)

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"Tonight Ev was pushing hard for us to go to Jervois Steakhouse or Sidart for our anniversary, but when push comes to shove I am the boulder that..."

Ati

"Depot-nitely need to try this place out! [I’ve been here quite a few times & everytime I’m here, I’m very satisfied, full & thinking about the..."

Cranberrycrackers

"Service was really friendly and fast. We started with oysters which tasted really fresh. That was followed by bone marrow that was delish, but..."

Soleil Hefferen

"Came in for lunch, good and service was great as usual. Oyster and Tua Tua was so fresh, and the tulbot slider was to die for.Look forward..."

CraZyian

"only got the sliders and lamb rib because we were not that hungry but are desperate to try out depot. The lamb ribs were great, juicy and tender, the..."

Rachel Luo

"Amazing restaurant. The oysters are always 10/10, great service. Very thankful for another faultless meal at one of my favourite..."

Daniel Bundy

"The restaurant is an oyster bar with other raw seafood but it does much more than that. We didn't make a booking but was able to get a table. The..."

Benedict Uy

"DepotNot once or twice but over years have I been passed Depot. I have always wanted to go but I just never got around to getting there. I..."

Seamus M.

"Rating 4.0 Very rustic feel decor. The casualness doesn’t convey how good the food are. Loved everything we ordered, particularly the complimentary..."

Manz

"Came here for a work lunch and didn't have any trouble finding seats. Service was a tad slow at the beginning but it was quite busy by the time we..."

Amindha Fernando

"Some staff, actually looks like they are even managers or supervisors, are rude as. But servers are always..."

Laine

"Located on the Federal street opposite Skycity. Depot has a chaotic but energetic environment. The old-school decors makes you feel like you are..."

Lucy

"Everything ordered was soooooooo good! The only thing that I was really gutted about is them changing their cloudy bay claims served with squidink..."

Vincent Tong

"We ordered the pork hock which was good but slightly salty. Otherwise the food was good. Due to popularity, the restaurant always seems packed...."

Renie

"We came to depot tonight for dinner at around 7pm. The place was packed and if we wanted to sit inside it was going to be an hour and a half wait,..."

Stacey

"The food was absolutely amazing and such a good atmosphere to have dinner in (even at later hours). We especially loved the kahawai and lamb ribs...."

Ngwxx

"The Depot is owned by Sky City and 2 other Bars that are situated on Federal St, and though it’s still a thorough fare/transit alley, once you get..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Only one downside here... oh maybe 2It’s busy, so super hard to get a table. The other is federal street is dark, so it’s not really the..."

Chan Can Eat

"Always got the best fresh tuatua. Kids love the fish burger and dessert. Service was really nice and friendly. Just a bit slow while busy. Sit..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Still one of my favorite restaurants. Fresh ingredients and smart work on flavours. Delicious raw options, fish sliders, yummy bone marrow and tasty..."

Tony Ma

"4.5 - really fresh and high quality ingredients. The portion sizes of the small dishes were decent. For two people I’d recommend two or three small..."

Shannon

"I've never been to Depot Eatery but after seeing Eatlitfood's Instagram post, I knew I had to come and try it out. My boyfriend and I came here..."

Sharon Louie

"Another wonderful restaurant on Federal Street.Service: 10/10The service here is impeccable.When we first entered there were no..."

Grace Huang

"Love the lamb and fish burgers. The complementary naan was great as well. If only I could order more but it is not on the menu. They don't..."

Pig Cat

"Great place. This place does share plates so it's perfect to go in a group and order different meals of their menu.The food is fresh and..."

FoodieBeast

"Came here after lunch. Fresh oysters and clams. Highlight was their fish soliders. Very tasty. We sit by the kitchen. Watched lots of yummy food been..."

Becky Kuang

"Potato skin(12$) and Lamb rip(20$). Potato skin was really good and Lamb rip was soft but Lamb rip was also smelly so don’t try it if you don’t..."

Winwin

"It is really good. The waiter is friendly. Although we cannot understand the menu completely,the waiter explained what we want to know and wait for..."

Maggie Fu

"If I could give a 6 star rating I would. Depot blew me away at my first bite of the Hapuka Sliders with lemon mayo and watercress. The hapuka and..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Bone marrow was too oily and a little disappointing. Everything else was delicious. Steak is so tender and love their seafood as well. Definitely..."

FoodiesTable

"Depot. Only had been here for breakfast before but tonight dinner. Chose both the hapuka sliders and the skirt steak. They threw in some free bread..."

Flippynz

"Made it to one of Al Brown's restaurants! All the dishes that we ordered were absolutely delicious and the presentation was immaculate! The fish from..."

Kirsten

"The oyster and lamb soooo yummy :)They don’t accept bookings and only accept walk ins.The food are so amazing and staff are super..."

Mu

"Like what their site says “There’s an energy and passion about Depot. Not overly precious or pretentious – just fast, fun and fresh.”, and I..."

Ang Sarap

"First meal after landing in Auckland city. We waited for over an hour and apparently they don’t accept reservation neither...."

Sushi Slayer

"Hands down my favourite restaurant! It doesn’t matter what you order, you know it’s going to be great. Never in 1000 years would I normally order..."

Sam Hurley

"My friend and I check out the place today for lunch and it’s very busy. We were seated quickly and the waitress bought us an iced cold water each...."

💓 K

"The oysters were addictive, not only the ingredients but the preparation was without losing any freshness. It has a rusty and unique settings that..."

Authenticity

"Food: 5/5We came here for a light dinner. I got the lamb ribs and they were super soft and juicy. The cumin flavour wasn’t too overpowering,..."

Sarah =^. .^=

"This place is always busy and has the best vibes. Great service and food is always cooked with care. We always share our plates and dont be fooled by..."

Meagan Clark

"Stunning meal at depot last night! Every dish was amazing and the service was great. We had the oysters, sashimi, sliders, Kawahai, steak,..."

SpoonMe

"Went there last night with friends. This is a very famous and busy restaurant. It was a fabulous experience! Good service and good food! Love..."

Whittling Arts

"Depot never goes wrong for me. Amazing place, Amazing food, amazing people. The quality of the ingredients they use is just superb and cooking it the..."

888

"In all honesty I just come here for clams, but it helps when everything else is amazing too. Highly recommend the potato skins, fish tacos and..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"Haven’t been to Depot in a while as there is always a waiting list but we went at 2.30pm on a Saturday and a table was available immediately...."

Jenny Da

"Lamb ribs are awesome! snapper sliders are amazing too. But I don’t like Liver parfait, it is not French liver style at all, too much cream..."

Oceane

"Went to depot for dinner last Wednesday night and absolutely loved it as always. We were seated very quickly as the lady asked us if we wanted to sit..."

Dine With Ella

"I’ll say everything was just wonderful except the steak...not gonna order steak here again, very disappointed.But the pork was absolutely..."

LilianMonaghan

"Everything about this place was amazing, the service and the food.We were sat right up at the kitchen and given complimentary flat bread and..."

Karen

"Great food. Perfect atmosphere. Highly recommend! I love oysters and this restaurant has the best I have tasted. Cute plates that burst with..."

Tess Austin

"Ordered the sliders, lamb ribs and also confit duck!! I love the confit duck so much, it is extremely flavourful (abit too salty but it’s good for..."

Annie Low

"We had a terrific dinner here. Pretty crowded but our reservation was respected immediately. Wonderful ambiance. Great Food. Excellent Service. What..."

Mona Chipman

"The best restaurant in town.Their fish sliders were amazing and delicious. Must try.And the oysters were fresh and super yummy❤️I..."

Yating Mai

"Absolutely in love with their food! The linguine pasta with clams has such rich flavors and their steak is just too good. I even like how they give..."

Yeahggggg

"What a great place. Relaxed, friendly staff and sensational food. Brisket Tortillas, Smokey with a touch of spice. Squid Ink Linguine with clams,..."

Rogue Spoon

"Have loved this place over the last couple of days!! They have 3 options on the breakfast menu and their granola is just beautiful! Service is..."

Beccs

"This is a very wonderful experience. It is still busy at 2pm, we got lamb ribs, fish slides and steak. I like the lamb ribs very much,..."

Jolie Wang

"My friend and I only came here for the dessert and we shared this cookie skillet with ice-cream between us. Staff were looking at us funny when we..."

Dotxfood

"Once you get past the hostess the door you enter into a world of friends, excellent food, and comfort. Our lunch was so good we came back for dinner...."

Sun Tsing

"My favourite restaurant from skirt steak, fresh oyster bar, fish, the potatoe skins with truffle oil love it. I have never been disappointed and..."

Tarah Ram

"Depot is a really lovely eatery. No wonder they are always packed. The staples of my dining here are oysters and hapuka sliders. What I would say is..."

Thom

"Absolutely adored my experience dining in at Depot. I stopped by for lunch and the quick and attentive service was awesome. As expected even for a..."

Medium_Rare

"We love the fish sliders the most!!! And if you’re fortunate enough to get perched up at the back bench to watch the action I’d highly recommend...."

Sungsam7

"Went a while ago with my family, still can’t stop thinking about it. The fish sliders won me over. A place that’s great even if you or your..."

Jess Lee

"Came in tonight for dinner. Place was super packed. Had to wait 40 minutes for a table. Ordered Hapuka sliders, Skirt steak w/ tobacco onions,..."

Rosanne Choy

"Went here for dinner after the dynamo showcase!!! , this place never disappoints us, we always order the same off the menu, we sat outside under the..."

Gnxsta23

"Probably the best in Auckland. Their sliders are amazing. Also tried hapuka belly, tempered cauliflower and potato wedges. Each one of those were..."

Vishal Rai

"Been here several times and it doesn’t disappoint. Was here for lunch on Saturday. The place was packed yet staff was attentive and friendly...."

3leos3

"I quite like the food that we got from this place but I would say that even though I like the place I would not rate this a 5 because the food..."

Lily Chu

"Delicious coffee, vibrant atmosphere and five star customer service. I frequent here on a regular basis and it’s always packed with customers, but..."

Floyd Moratti

"My go to place in the CBD for some great food! There’s a great range of food to try. Personally would recommend the sliders - they come in 3’s..."

Louise

"One of my favourite non Asian restaurants! Ordered oysters, lamb ribs and pork hock! The food were just too good to put in a word for... Staffs are..."

Cici Liang

"Since there is no booking here, we had no problem coming here for an early dinner as there were a few other tables with children/strollers. We were..."

Miffy7

"All I can say is super fresssssh and big big yums! We got the beef brisket tacos, the Hapuka sliders, and the pork hock with some tatey skins...."

Panini T

"We visited there for lunch in the weekend. The service was good and the food was great. Free bread is a warm touch. We ordered the fish and lamb..."

Bright One

"Decided to visit for a Sunday lunch. The staff were friendly with big attention to detail in order to give the suggestion for the lunch.Very..."

João Plácido

"Great oysters and sliders. Definitely an awesome place to take a first date as it's got a great vibe and lost of bustle and watching the chefs if any..."

Selina Y

"This is one of my all time favourite places to go to. The quality of food and service is always consistent. This is where I first tried grilled..."

Potatomatoes

"Super different and trendy, love the vibe of this place. Shared a few dishes, the white bate sliders were not my favourite. They seemed to..."

Lisa

"Seriously can’t fault this place!! The wait is usually a while as you can’t book but it’s worth it. The food is amazing - kingfish ceviche 😍..."

Libby Jane

"THIS IS THE BEST PLACE EVER! If you ever feel like going out for a fun dinner with friends, check out Depot! Their service is super fast and our..."

Sara

"One of the best eateries around the city... Top class service and food ordered for a skirt steak, duck fat potato skins, turbot sliders and lamb ribs..."

Abhijeet Kamath

"I used to love this place. Everything they make is absolutely delicious. But then I became vegetarian and realised how badly they serve this crowd...."

Juportellam

"Came here on Good Friday with family for lunch. We were seated by a very friendly and welcoming young man. We ordered clams, oysters and..."

Oksana Zhang

"Depot is one of the busiest places in Auckland CBD - hard to find a table most nights and they do not take bookings for small groups! Outdoor and..."

Matadors

"Very fast paced service it does give that feeling of New York as it is a bit loud and busy. They do get full but it doesn't take long for a table to..."

Kimberly Westerlund

"Food was amazing! First time at Depot last night and was definitely impressed. Lives up to its high rating on Zomato. Taste and..."

Real Slug

"Super Fresh Oysters!!! If you are a first timer like me, this place would ensure you don't regret giving oysters a try. Ended up trying all the..."

Roopali Jadhav

"Food is amazing, staff are really nice, will definitely come back, highly recommend raw clam and pork hock, clams are fresh, pork hock is very tender..."

Minh Châu

"One of the best places to havs dinner in Auckland. Professional staff offering kind service even in a vdry busy day, nice selection of wine and..."

Diogo Reck

"One of my favorite places in Auckland.fantastic food, friendly staff, nice mood.As it is so good, I have to wait in line almost everytime I..."

Veryblueberry

"At over five years of age, Depot is somewhat of a stalwart on the Auckland dining scene. From the stable of NZ celeb chef Al Brown and until recently..."

Zoe Bowker

"This is hands down my favourite non Asian restaurant. The restaurant is affordable while still maintaining the high quality dining experience with..."

Victoria Jenner

"You must order the sliders!! They are the BEST! The other food are great as as well, very clean and the kitchen is open so you can see what they are..."

Fijiangourmand

"Visited Depot on Sunday evening for dinner for two and was seated at the bar as it was quite busy. Highly recommend bar seating as the bartenders..."

Ed

"This place is amazing and i definitely want to come back. Tried the meats platter, kingfish sashimi and pork hock. The flavours are amazing and fresh..."

Mocha

"King fish belly with eggplant kasundi is a must try.Oysters are very fresh and definitely worth it.Lamb ribs are nice as well.Potato..."

Katia Lam

"We came here for a quick coffee after dining elsewhere (where we didn’t trust the coffee). Strong and tasty coffee and really friendly service. The..."

Espy Eats

"I've been there on my birthday, have no idea what to order, then asked the bartender to order for us. Everything was perfect, the food, the quantity,..."

Mimir Yu

"This is by far mine and my partners go to place - no matter how long we have to wait. The lamb ribs are out of control as well as the sliders. Have..."

Sheena Singh

"Fantastic. Great food and you get a lot of food. You can’t book in so be prepared to wait or get there by 6pm. Would highly recommend this place...."

Cherie

"Food was excellent and staff were friendly. The food was so delicious I forgot to take pictures. I am a fan of oysters so it was heavenly for..."

The Food Hunter

"After reading many reviews on Zomato, I was so amped to come and try this place out. The ambience was nice and food was amazing. Simple dishes..."

Priscilla Khang

"I was recommended Depot Eatery by a friend and this place did not disappoint! Attentive servicr and friendly staff who answered all our questions!..."

Sally S

"Amazing place for casual dining, great food, great service, atmosphere is upbeat, great place for a good hangout drinks and sharing food, highly..."

Joshua Searell | Sous Chef

"yap yap so famous restaurant～special list for oyters and mini fish burger🤗alway keep the line in all the time～local people、kiwi and british..."

Rico Shao

"Never had bad experience on a number of visits.My only gripe is that the waiters have a too cool for school attitude at times. You doing a..."

Anthony Bourdain

"They serve the best coffee I've had ever. Honestly. Good vibe, the atmosphere was great, I like how you can eat in and out as well. Staff was nice..."

Marggie Pascua

"This place is amazing! The food is super yummy! We got turbot sliders, whitebait sliders, pork hock, oysters, lamb and potato skins. I definitely..."

Jessica Li

"It was a good two year anniversary dinner. The proportion was just enough if you have had a big lunch. We ordered 5 oysters, lamb ribs and whitebait..."

Chris Wang

"This place is packed but that is exactly what makes this place enjoyable. The food was phenomenal! My girlfriend and I went here for our 3 year..."

Nygel

"Depot Eatery And Oyster Bar is, as the name suggests, an outstanding oyster bar and restaurant from chef and restaurateur Al Brown. It’s all about..."

The City Lane

"Our very favorite date night / day eats. Definitely have our must order dishes and try out one new item each visit. Sharing meals. So have..."

'Cara Lena

"I’ve been this restaurant many times since year 2010, excellent dining experience. They serve very unique foods with exceptional taste. Friendly..."

F00dL0v3r

"Soooooo good. Been there before at night with some high school buddies. This time we went at lunch, new experience, still VERY good. Love the food!..."

Evelyn

"Everything we ordered was delicious, of such great quality and so fresh! Highy reccomend the oysters, sliders, marrow, skirt steak and the hock!..."

Sammy D

"Waited for 20+ min for a table for 3, but their foods have proven worthwhile. My friends and I love every dish and we look forward to our next visit...."

Sharon Kan

"I tried to visit Depot a few months ago on my last work trip to Auckland but it was always too busy. Tonight I went early at 530 pm and by 6 pm it..."

Rebecca

"I was really keen to try The food at The Depot having read good things about it and being an Al's place. We got there at 6pm and the place was full,..."

Chefaldini

"Potato skins, ribs and sliders ate literally perfect. Never order anything different because they are tried and tested deliciousness! Low key but..."

Suprizzle Fo Shizzle

"Beautiful restaurant, really great service. Our server explained the menu beautifully and answered all our questions. The sliders were average,..."

Layli

"I tried my first raw mussel here. Their mussels were very fresh, all of my friends really enjoyed them. But for me I will go for the grilled ones..."

Jade0289

"Went there last Friday afternoon. Planned to get the August restaurant month deal. Was advised that $40 deal in fact was a mistake. The minimum will..."

Adrian Yeung

"Love this place! Service is friendly.Impressed with wait times!Enjoy the rustic environment & great advice re: food choices! Can't wait to..."

Shardae Khusal

"Eat here at least once a month, the food and service it exceptional and consistent every time The potato skins and sliders are my..."

Anna Naesmyth

"I'm a regular at Depot. Have been since the day it opened. What keeps me going back is the food. It's flawless. Everything is always so fresh and..."

Susan

"I can literally live off of these sliders. Sliders for breakfast? Yeap Sliders for lunch? YeapSliders for dinner? Yeap Sliders..."

Dxlche

"So much to love about this place! From the morning coffee with those delicious beignets through to the fresh shellfish, tortillas & pork hock. They..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Amazing ambience and great atmosphere with very proactive and friendly staff & service. Loved the bone marrow and the carrot and orange dip given as..."

ChefZ

"I love Depot ❤️ their menu changes every day as they serve fresh & different regional oysters. I was amazed to try different oysters in a night...."

Chico

"Great quality food and very good staff. The oysters were great and the pork was delicious. Only complaint is that the stools are a bit uncomfy to sit..."

Perth Food Blogger

"Apart from being a bit pricy. This place has good food, drinks, and a great atmosphere. The oysters here were perfect and so was all the other food...."

Dpizzy

"If you haven't been to Depot yet, you're missing out.Depot serves high quality, delicious food with great service. Situated in the heart of..."

Anna

"This place never fails me, always amazing food, it's my go to when I just can't think of where to eat. Love the sliders, tua tua, oysters, Hapuka..."

Tt_akl

"Luckily, we came here accompany a famous HK Gourmet. And Depot is his first stop in this food&wine journey. So you can tell the important status that..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Federal Street in the central city is just bursting with foodie delights just waiting to tempt you. Which one will you choose? From Tapas to Japanese..."

Hungry Auckland

"Always on point. Great food and attentive staff. Make sure you try the Snapper wings, only available during autumn/winter. Turbot sliders and pork..."

Marco.delapena

"This is one of my favourite joint. I adore their clams, services are great and delicious food. Can get busy and waiting time if you are on the..."

Isabel

"Lively atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, beautiful presentation of the food and my partner loved his oysters. I like how they print the menus..."

Heidi Chapman

"Waited well over an hour just to get a table(bar seat) for two, however so worth it. We ordered a plate of lamb ribs, they were not marinated for..."

Veronica Te

"Food was delicious when we got it but terrible customer service and a very busy night so they seated us outside in the corner, not sure if this..."

Asha Switchblade

"Great food experience with excellent customer service. The staffs are friendly and made sure that we felt welcome.Their crispy pork hock is a..."

Al Due Za Jubibay

"Wowza. Just had dinner at this trendy bustling little venue and the food was unreal! Had the best beef brisket taco with onion and sour cream that..."

@burgersnbikinis

"Was inevitably going to give this place a 5/5 because any time I visit a new eatery I compare it to Depot. That must say a lot. I'm in love with you,..."

Gloria Lohany

"Delicious and fresh! Dining at Depot is a real treat, always leaves us wanting more. I was lucky enough to have been able to sit right by the..."

AJ

"Enjoyed ciders and light afternoon snacks (late lunch) inside. Friendly, attentive service. Tasty morsels include the fish sliders in very light..."

Eat Drink Anon

"The food here is amazing, would 100% recommend. I've been here quite a few times and I've never been disappointed by anything. The place is..."

Jody Walton

"Came for breakfast after waiting to try this place for months, and the only disappointment is that I came on my last day of my stay in Auckland...."

Cynthia Giang

"A friend recommended eating here and the deli when we were visiting Auckland. Bit of a wait for a table but it was definitely worth it. We had..."

Treasa

"I went to Depot on New Year's Eve and it was very busy, but service was still decent and accommodating. I ordered a small NZ meat board. It was all..."

T.Ly

"I came for dinner with two friends on a Tuesday night. Thankfully we did not have to wait for a table or our food for to long. We came for the..."

Noosheen Nezhad

"This place would've received a 5/5, however it was just so dam crammed! We were genuinely struggling to fit 4x drinks and one main dish on the table..."

Rohit Victor

"Found this place on the way home when I just moved to Auckland. Absolutely love it. Have been there many times always enjoy the food and the..."

Lily

"My first time went there with all 8 of us. So I get to try lots of great dishes. Very fast eating restaurants, if you want to sit down and have a..."

LuciferTSN

"Top notch food ! + adequate service. We knew we were going in for something special from the waiting list on an ordinary weekday evening.Waited..."

Thegreeats

"Wonderful food. Inventive, fresh and delicious. My favourite place to eat at in the CBD. Decent prices but used to be cheaper. Potato skins are..."

Ube

"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Always busy, this spot is worth the wait for a table. The restaurant doesn't take bookings so take that into account when going. It's best to go in..."

James T. Raukete

"Great coffee, friendly staff and a menu that's reminiscent of a great New York or Melbourne eatery. The turbot sliders were to die for! It's nice to..."

Jacqueline Alice

"Delicious food and great service! A good choice for a relaxed lunch or after work snack. We ordered a selection, I didn't love the lamb but my..."

Maree

"Hang overed? it's a good place to eat bacon and egg roll! it just melts on your mouth! Taste good and it's convenient location just next to sky..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"This place definitely has very good oysters. We tried all of them and ended up getting half a dozen more of the bluff oysters as it was so good! They..."

Bella Qian

"Tonight we had the Pacific Oysters which were juicy and salty, alongside a selection of clams which were from Marlborough and had a sweet tang to..."

Mana

"This place has my fav dish in Auckland - the clams with squid ink linguine. Sooo good! Another amazing dish are their little fish burgers - best I've..."

Amy

"Really very good, usually extremely busy though so you need to book in advance or you probably won't get a table. The sliders and oysters are..."

Warrick Corfe-Tan

"5 people and our bill was 160. The food was awesome especially the boiled pork, the grilled fish belly and ofcourse the oysters and clams. The only..."

Ellynn

"This use to be one of my favourite place to come to eat but I found the standard slipping a little and the originality not kept up. The clam and..."

Travels4Food

"My friends don't understand why Depot is so popular but after she tried the Oyster... OMG, the best ever! We went to Depot for the "Restaurant of the..."

Chelsea

"Having dinner with mates that moved up from Wellington, so we decided to dine here since he stays in CBD. This place always pack and the food was..."

Ryan Wong

"Well located in central Auckland CBD, Depot Eatery has a great fit out inside and out...Depot Eatery is all about sharing, with a quick..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Location, location, location.Situated at the foot of the Sky Tower, Depot is bang in the middle of the CBD and thus - can always rely on those..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Took my girlfriend here last weekend , ordered the sliders and pork hock with some potato skin on the side, the food was amazing the service was..."

Yang Li

"We went here for our company dinner. Had oysters, tuatua ham hock and sliders. And jugs of pinot noir. This place is off the hook - the..."

Regan

"Oysters galore! I love the very relaxed and very Kiwi atmosphere inside. Hate that they don't take bookings, but what do you do. Everything on the..."

R-Dee Roche

"Next time I will definitely order large size cauliflower! I burnt my mouth while eating the potato skins as I couldn't wait to let them to cool down!..."

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"Lovely restaurant, went for lunch on a busy Sunday afternoon and got a table straight away. Food was all delicious, can't pick a favourite. A little..."

Bbear

"Depot, the household name of Restaurants in Auckland.Auckland Restaurant Month, the best annual ceremony of real foodies in Auckland.Last..."

Michelle Hwang

"I have been wanting to go here for years but the hubby hates closed in spaces. 10 min wait for a lunchtime meal gave us time for a little shopping..."

Louise

"This place is definitely one of my favourites 💘 When I first walked in it gave me that retro rustic vibe. Like it was straight out a..."

Maye Elle

"One of my favorite dinner spots! They don't take bookings and there is always a little wait over dinner time but is definitely worth the..."

Jessie Yeram Choi

"Came here for dinner due to such good reviews. The place was packed!, we had to wait half an hour but once ready we were notified and seated..."

Jamez Hill III

"Very nice! Every dish so nice! Raw dishes were fabulous - oyster, clams and kingfish. The kingfish belly was a recommended dish and was generous size..."

Kitty Zhu

"Just stopped in for breakfast and coffee. Staff were really efficient and the place has a good buzz about it. Coffee very good and the bacon and..."

James

"Consistency at the tops levels in every aspect. No wonder why this place is packed even on a cold, windy, rainy winter Monday at 9:30pm!! One of my..."

Good Advisor

"Best oyster in Auckland! Not sure how they deal with their oysters but def much better than everywhere else! The fish sliders were really good as..."

Lynn

"Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night we didn't have to wait and we got a table right away! Service was excellent waiters/waitress were very..."

Nathalie

"Finally got to go for lunch today. Awesome experience. Very friendly and attentive staff. We had the sliders, taco, Brussel sprouts and pork hock...."

Lezel Botha

"Sugar pie, sugar pie! Definitely a winner for sure but that's no secret. Came here after a show at 10.30pm Friday night and got seats for two easily...."

Wildpantry

"Depot was great. Except the fact that we chucked a 45 minute wait, but is was so, definitely worth it. First up was the Oysters, ($4 each) they were..."

Will Zheng

"Really loved this place. Great service. I had some amazing oysters here - they were so fresh, plump and juicy! Also ordered the NZ meat platter and..."

EC

"I love depot. I love everything about it. The customer service is amazing and I've never been let down, I once accidentally dropped a fork and a..."

Claudia

"Another win on federal street. they don't take bookings so don't go at peak time or be fussy about sitting at the bar or the kitchen, which I..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"After a glass of wine and some Tapas at Bellota for Happy hour, I popped across the street to Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar. This was a recommendation..."

Cedrin Law

"Good food nice atmosphere , love their clam pasta , my favorite are their sugar pie dessert and potatoe skin. However there's always a long wait so..."

Tw393

"Went to Depot for lunch on a Wednesday. Service was ok as they were quite busy but complimentary bread and dip set the tone. The hapuka sliders were..."

Sonam Kumar

"Stumbled upon this place as we were walking towards a coach for an early morning Hobbiton tour. The place was very busy so we decided to enter. They..."

Simmo

"We went Depot Eatery for a late night snack at 9.30ish, and this place was still packed with people. Food was amazing, pity that hey ran out of..."

Vicki Guo

"We came to Depot on a whim, we read some good reviews about it and just happened to be in the neighbourhood.We weren't very hungry so we..."

Cindy Wu

"Came with a table of four at 7pm on a Friday. 90 minute wait for a table but that was to be expected, so we went and had a few cocktails before..."

Josh

"Depot is so well-known among Auckland foodies it needs no introduction. For me, each visit here was a happy dining experience 😊 I love the outdoor..."

Linh 💛

"Unforgettable taste.. Awesome ambience We have tried the Turbor slider and the Lamb ribs. Both were awesome.Will surely come back again to..."

Sourav Dey

"The ambiance is awesome and i just love the food. This is a place that im really looking forward to get back to. The service was great even though it..."

Mitch Lake

"I have been to The Depot twice and still think it's one of the few places that I would like to return to in no time. Food is always good and the..."

Christian

"Depot is a busy restaurant and oyster bar opposite Sky City. Its industrial rustic style decor with high tables lets you know that you're in for..."

Caffeinated Weka

"The food in general is amazing, the place is not very comfortable. They serve the best lamb ribs I've ever tasted and they're wine menu is..."

Emanuel Sanabria

"One of my favourite and precious memories in Auckland involve oysters and wine at Depot. It's always a gamble on finding seats at such a popular..."

Vivi S

"Great atmosphere and exceptional service. Dined with a friend for lunch and we were seated in less than a minute. Staff are knowledgable and make..."

Ashlee

"We came to depot for a midweek long lunch and it did not disappoint. We ordered two small plates, one large plate, and two sides for three people,..."

Lisa Reynolds

"Great atmosphere to a lovely themed restaurant! Went for a early dinner and shared 2 dishes plus oysters with a friend. The mussels were gorgeous as..."

Tania Li

"Yes it is always busy but there are plenty of places around to get a drink and wait for the phone call for your table. Factor this into your night...."

Hannah Wilson

"As good as any casual eatery in the World I reckon - friendly staff, outstanding small plates and takes on classic kiwi food as well. Atmosphere when..."

Sigmond

"Good but not great.Service on a busy Thursday night was excellent. A little on the expensive side for the size of the dishes...."

Christian

"Awesome place. Love the lively atmosphere. It's quite busy (many had to wait in line for tables, a positive indication of its popularity I'm sure)...."

Jess

"This is a to go place with your friends. The restaurant is nice and have good music. Although the 4 of us didn't order from the raw section i.e...."

Helena

"Definitely my favourite meal in Auckland. I had the squid ink linguine with clams which was divine. I would definitely recommend this place if you..."

Jacq

"As I live in town we go here all the time and its a personal favourite. Do not miss the fish sliders, skirt steak, sugar pie for dessert or the bacon..."

Maino

"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Always in Metro top 50. I have been Depot many and many times. Almost perfect every time. Very hard to find the restaurant to always keep taste same..."

Francis Lockwood

"One of my all time favourite restaurants. Delicious food in a casual setting with awesome service every single time. The complimentary warm..."

Elena Ching

"After hearing all the vibes and since we are here for 2 nights, SO!!! after telling us that we have to wait for 1.5 hrs when we arrive at 8pm, we..."

Janey

"A favourite, every item was perfect. The oysters here are the best in Auckland, freshly shucked, too good. Those lamb ribs..melt in your mouth...."

Ryan

"Overview: A great place for shared dishes and for relatively unique and esoteric dishes.Pros: Great service and food. The food in..."

Audric Kam

"Love this place. A must stop in place on every Auckland trip for some oysters, white wine and rose'. I have never had oysters this good in my life..."

Miguel Sanchez Robertson

"Good low key vibe, attentive service and delicious, fresh food. You can tell a lot of love goes into the place and it seems like there is a lot of..."

Mb

"For oysters... This crew can't be beat. I typically enjoy downing 2-3 oysters maximum, but these bad boys actually make me lick my lips for more!..."

Youonlygetoutwhatyoupoutine

"We had an awesome early dinner here--the place definitely lived up to its reputation. It was never packed inside and we got a table right away, but..."

Zach Kutlow

"Two of us had a long lunch there yesterdayThe food was magnificentFrom the Snapper Sliders to the Lamb RibsAnd all the way to the Pork..."

Glenn Town

"Defiantly one of the most deserving top Auckland restaurants! We went here twice in two days it was so good. Such a cute space a little chilly in..."

Paris

"Not too bad overall, most of the flavors worked well together. The waitress to was able to make a recommendation for the Taco's, Yorkshire puddings..."

R & A

"Really enjoyed this place. Fresh clean flavours with simple presentation that allowed the food to speak for itself. The oysters were delicious, as..."

EpiCurious

"Depot is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland for a few reasons. One, because they serve the most delicious food. Two, the staff are always..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Have yet to visit the renowned Depot but jumped at the chance to try some of their offerings at Taste. The oysters were the best I've ever had, very..."

Victoria

"Reasonably strong coffee to start the morning. Bacon and egg roll is definitely yummy. Convenient location just next to convention centre when you..."

BY

"If you would like to try the best Hapuka in Auckland this is your place. The potato skins are pretty yummy too. Such a great taste and so worth the..."

B D H

"Posted: November 3rd, 2015 ˑ Filled under: Auckland, Food, New Zealand, Restaurants, Travel ˑ . Our first experience of eating out in Auckland..."

Nina And Kran

"My second visit at this Refined establishment Firstly impeccable food presentation.waitstaff had executed really well with product knowledge good..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"I eat here at least once a week, why because the food is incredible, service is great and the whole team is passionate about fresh food. The owner..."

Sean Appleby

"Best place to stop by for a quick bite and a drink.The steak is a must have.Always a good variety of clams and oysters.Never take..."

Hubert Cheng

"Just like many aucklanders me and my family love this place! So many little things that add up making it the perfect gathering spot: the vibe, the..."

Joanna W

"Amazing place to grab a quick meal in the heart of Auckland's CBD. The bistro is always busy, but do try the skirt steak and oysters Rockefeller...."

Christine Stephen

"If you are thinking of trying Depot, the only advice I'm going to give you is “goooooooooooooooooooo"Went there for my anniversary and we..."

Cath

"Depot never lets me down! Sure the waiting list can be daunting at times (or most of the time!), but it is definitely worth it! Me and my boyfriend..."

Mila B

"Great food, attentive and friendly staff..No reservations is a pain though, had to wait 1.5hrs....time easily killed at bar next door. Lamb cutlets..."

Sanjesh Lal

"This is definitely one of my top three eateries of all time, with good reason. The service is exceptional and the wait staff are always attentive..."

Victoria McMahon

"Possibly my favourite place on Federal street. Big call, but Al Brown definitely sets the standard here. There isn’t an option to make a..."

SS

"Good beer, good food and if you are sat at the back you can watch the chef's do their work! Good service. Very popular so make sure you get there..."

Nicola Lewis

"This is a great place to eat but get there early as the tables go faster then road runner. I had the mutton yorkshire puddings which were fantastic...."

Carl The Devourer

"If you're looking for some yummy tapas to eat, then this is the place to go! The layout is an old vintage style, with high seats and tables for..."

Gemma

"#zomatonz was nice enough to give me a voucher to the Depot Eatery so I decided to go after class the other day to try out their breakfast menu!..."

Razelle Icaro

"After hearing amazing things about Depot (hellooo Metro Restaurant of the Year?!?!?), we decided to go and try this place out. At 9:15am, the eatery..."

Sheena

"The service and food were great! Nothing shy of federal street's reputation of high standards. This was my first time eating here and I ordered..."

Richard Tran

"If i had to describe it in 1 word, it would be/: amazing. Had alot of dishes between the 3 of us and was happy with all of them. Stand out would be..."

Russel Dias

"It's hard to resist the charm of Al Brown's successes. Take Depot Eatery it's ridiculously always busy, houses it's very own raw seafood bar and dons..."

Monica

"Visited this place last week for the first time. We were warned about the wait time so my date arrived 45 minutes early just to reserve a table for..."

D G

"Turbot sliders and potato skins...LOVE!! These two dishes are my fav. Depot eatery is right on trend and is always really busy! It's quite condensed..."

HJ

"Always amazing food, service and ambience. One of my favourite places to go! I highly recommend the skirt steak with tobacco onions and the fish..."

Asdf

"Awesome food :) This is My favorite place in Auckland. Been there 5 times during my 4 week stay in Auckland, and this place never..."

Punith Gowda

"Very fresh daily comes claims and oysters. Also, the skirts steak is nicely cook, brown outside tender and juicy inside. -0.5 for the speed of..."

William Chiu

"Always madly busy, but definitely with the wait. The business makes for a vibrant atmosphere, that really adds to the overall dining..."

Paul Evans

"Depot is well worth the long wait!Came here with friends and despite the 2 hour wait it was well worth it! We started with oysters (a..."

Captain Underpants

"I love this place. I have been here many times now and am never disappointed and I always get to try something new on their changing..."

Miss Kiki

"Always fresh, great service and the waiters have excellent knowledge of the wines on the menu. I love the open kitchen so if you can get a table down..."

Jamie Lyons

"Have been here on several occasions; suitable for a casual feed with the misses, friends or family - all have been impressed. Its small and a bit of..."

FoodiePhysician

"Bone marrow and clam linguine are the bomb! Love going to this place, especially when I'm a bit early so I can sit outside without having to wait...."

Erika Bayangos

"Love, love love this place. They don't take reservations so you need to be early to get a seat (my boyfriend and I were there around 5:45pm for..."

Evie

"Outdoor area is no smoking. 3 to 4 tables further out and is cigar friendly. Never a disappointing experience. Always delivers food that is..."

Whiskyncigars

"Had our 1 year anniversary here, and their restaurant month menu was delicious! We especially loved the fish sliders, they're definitely worth..."

Xtina Cassidy

"Depot is a classic.I have been there like 6 times or more . I always Enjoyed the food and the experience.My favourite:..."

MommyYummy

"A place I love to take friends and family for casual lunch! Turbot sliders are a must. Must try their pork hock and skirt steak for the carnivores..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"One of the very best restaurants in Auckland. The food is honest and full of soul - cooked well, amazing flavours, and not fussed over. The oysters..."

Philippa Bannerman

"The beef cheeks are absolute to die for, just melts in your mouth with that remoulade. The ouster cream complements the kingfish sashimi really..."

Calvin

"Ok this is my fav place in the whole of Auckland. I hit this place with everything it can give me! I get balls deep in the Fish Sliders every time,..."

Alwayseating

"Located on Federal Street, Al Brown's bistro styled eatery has made headlines in Auckland's restaurant scene. Boasting a cuisine that is..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Came here for a late night snack one night. I had already had dinner but a couple friends don't finish work till 9pm. So it was a late dinner for..."

Iamcii

"Both times I have been here have been amazing experiences. Even had al brown bring out our entree himself which we were so surprised about. we miss..."

Lizzie Blackburn

"Exciting cuisine never disappoints. We dined at Depot a couple of weeks ago for lunch. We were treated with yorkshire pudding and mutton which melted..."

Michael Simon

"Been here three times now, and it's always been such a delight. The staff are consistently friendly, helpful and professional. The atmosphere is..."

Maria Carmela

"It was a good experience, atmosphere was nice, service was good and drinks kept on coming. I didn't eat only drank but other mates at the table..."

Ikazzy

"Depot, always been one of my favorite and been there couple of times. I always recommend to friends especially those traveling to Auckland and bring..."

Judie Zoe Ang

"Been here a handful of times now. Loved it every time. They've got a nice range of craft beers which is always popular with the bf. The wild meat..."

Gen Middlemiss

"Okay. The atmosphere although noisy and the waiters are frantically running around all the time, is quite nice. The design is rustic - or shabby chic..."

Max Mueller

"Service: 7/10Food: 9/10Cleanliness: 9/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 8/10Great service although the food came out..."

Jack Trav.

"Just went in for a drink and some nibbles, great staff and atmosphere. Food really tasty, lots of options to choose from so a good choice for a quick..."

Jane Bennett

"I've been meaning to try Depot for a very long time, but never followed through because there was always a wait and always ended up eating elsewhere...."

Jing Chen

"Awesome place for some great tasting food. Sliders are a must have, try the bone marrow for something different and finish off with the sugar pie...."

Miss Persistant

"I like their clams and turbot sliders. Almost all the dishes are quite delicious. But the environment is very noisy at dinner time. Day time is..."

Zoe Huang

"Depot is definitely one of my faves in Auckland! I try and go there whenever I can and went there this week before heading to the ballet at the..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"You'll always have to wait for a table here (unless you eat at abnormal hours) - but I've always thought that was the first impression of a..."

Gentlepig

"Another faultless experience at Depot - on maybe our 20th visit. Even with the often lengthy wait times for a table, I can say with all honestly that..."

Rhi Godwin

"Outstanding. The food was of an exceptional level. Service was amazing, home made Bloody Caesars with real clam juice! Great place for sharing, worth..."

Cam

"Went there for dinner and drinks the other night - amazing service and wonderful food. Food arrived really fast. Loved it.... Highly..."

Bernie Vogels

"This must be one of my favourite place of all time. I have been numerous times over the last couple of years. The wait at the door has reduced since..."

Wanderlust

"Such a refreshing spot, can't get enough of the Oysters. The wine list is pretty good and the service is always very warm with a cruisy..."

Andrew Summers

"I only had to wait a year or so, plus go on a weeknite evening, and on a night with torrential downpours to be able to squeeze into an outside table,..."

Frank

"TOP 10 PICK - AL Brown has done us proud! 2015 Metro winner of the year! This is my favourite restaurant! The fish sliders - Raw king fish and..."

House Of Eats

"Shuck your taste buds with fresh Malborough clams whether it is the sweet Tuatua or salty Diamond Shell with a clean ocean finish. Grill with..."

Ningjaeats

"This must be the place to be cause there was an hour wait for the table. The food was worth the wait. Causal style share plates and fresh..."

Ollycooking.com

"Every time I go to Auckland, I pop into this busy little place for a bite of fresh kaimoana. The selection of raw clams and oysters is great. The..."

Epicurious Nomad

"Definitely a must to try... I have been lucky and got in straight away both times... But when we came out the waiting time is unreal! The atmosphere..."

Donna&Shane

"So amazing, I looked at the menu and wasn't too keen on anything but we just ordered 4 dishes to share between us and I loved every single dish, I..."

Michaela Coe

"Oh my dearest Depot, thank you for the good food you're consistently providing :D Went here on a Friday night with my dad for dinner and as usual,..."

Kellie Lee

"It was a friday evening.We made our entrance into depot. BAM!The waft of scrumptious smells from the kitchen hit our noses whilst our ears..."

Tony Zhang

"This is my favourite by a country mile. The sharing plates are in my view the best way to eat. service is excellent and rustic look makes a real..."

Shane Philiips

"Went tonight for the Wahine and I's anniversary and once again Depot didn't disappoint. We didn't have to wait for a table and were seated instantly..."

Sam Jones

"Depot is busy, really busy- all the time. You can't book, but on a good day you can turn up and they will call you when a table is ready for you in..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"looks easy but really amazing！！so so nice！i love it！you must try！best ever in auckland..the steak and lamb ribs really really..."

Crystal

"I love this place. Always my favourite go to. We have been numerous times now and have never had bad services or food we can fault. Had my 30th bday..."

Kelly Kelly

"I would Highly recommend Depot to everyone. Good place to hang out with friends. Amazing food and great service. We had to wait for table for..."

Ru

"Yep, awesome.. Delicious food, switched on staff. This place deserves to be full. If you have to wait outside for a bit, grab a beer and hold fire...."

Sammy P

"Seafood-lovers will be right at home here. My mum started with a beautifully presented tasting plate of three NZ oysters, each with contrasting..."

Thevegicurean

"I finally got to try Depot out today after a previous failed attempt. My bf and I came for lunch, where depot was slightly quieter than when we tried..."

Laura Hunt

"Depot is a great place for lunch or dinner with friends. The oysters are amazing and taste like their straight out of the ocean. Overall good food..."

Rojas

"Al Browns Depot is a restaurant I would recommend to anyone. Whenever people ask where to go in the city or if they are visiting for a night we..."

The Incredible Edible

"So good I bought the company.. ok just the book by Al Brown! But this place lives up to the preceding reviews. Great atmosphere akin to new york bar..."

BeeQueUU

"Superb and brilliant at an affordable price. If you come to Auckland to dine, Depot can't be missed. Family and I ordered five things to share. The..."

Wilson Chau

"The first time I dined here was for lunch, and we sat in front of the kitchen - best seats in the house. Was so much fun watching the hustle of..."

Kwan-Lyn

"They didnt take bookings, so I expected very good food from this restaurant. I think they kind of delivered it. What I really liked was the deco...."

FlyingMonkey

"This place is packed around the clock everyday of the week! Been here four times and never disappointed. I have always been able to miss that crazy..."

Anna Harding

"I heard this place gets packed quick so my gf and I decided to go at an odd hour in th arvo - we were seated straight away. Wait staff are very..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Al Brown, you're a Legend! The food is charmingly different but somehow familiar! The staff are brilliant. Love love LOVE the place! Wish it was..."

Happy Nottocook

"Everything was perfect apart from service. Fresh oysters and amazing seafoodBut why when I ask the waiter about wine, all she responds with..."

Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter

"One of my favor bar,even its not easy to get the seat, Oyster is really fresh and juicy, Turbo sliders is the one I must order every time...."

Monique Liao

"love their food and place...the price is a bit expensive dont think everyone can afford it. customer service is ok..can be better...maybe i went to..."

Luka Aleksandr

"What a stellar experience. The staff were amazing nothing was too much and they made sure we got a table asap. The food was amazing we got the..."

Kezia Lobo

"One of my favourite restaurants in the city, always tell Auckland visitors to try this place out. You can always trust Al Browns restaurants to..."

Jemimah

"Have been here around 10 times and they always always deliver with the food. The seafood is outstanding, along with everything else on the menu. The..."

Angela Trigg

"We had been wanting to try depot due to raving recommendations and was not disappointed we had the pork plate to share and a side of fries. If we..."

Genevieve Van Eden

"I love Depot. The food, the atmosphere, the music and the people who come here. My friends and I ordered their platter and it was so good! The rabbit..."

AngeLi

"I love the raw seafood bar. My ultimate favorite seafood hangout. Service is excellent, they were very polite and attentive. I cannot fail the..."

Moira McFarland

"Depot is always a treat, fantastic service and delicious food it's one of my utter favourites. Bonus entertainment it's always fun watching uptight..."

Jen Hilford

"Great food, fantastic service! Turbot sliders and the skirt steak were the favourites! Best time to dine before 6pm as it gets busy. Highly..."

Tess

"Always a top 5 place to send people who haven't been before, or to take out of town friends. Most American esq styled places in NZ fail to deliver..."

Jason Montreal

"Always a favorite to eat at when in the city, oysters are amazing. The service is hurried but efficient, you're never left with an empty drink which..."

Cole Saunders

"I am not sure if I had done a review for Depo so here its is:Food : 10/10 finger lickin good!Service: excellent esp when al brown..."

Charissa

"To get a seat at this place you need to either turn up really early for dinner or be patient enough to wait for one to become available. The first..."

Linny

"Always a fantastic vibe and the food is well presented and delicious! The attention to detail is top class and the staff are enthusiastic,..."

Taste9

"Amazing! Best food I've ever eaten in Auckland. Service is great too, last time we went they made a simple mistake with our table and we got free..."

Marilyn Moore

"After reading a number of reviews and hearing the hype, myself and a couple lads thought we'd have to check it out. Initially we were told to wait..."

Nick Wellywood

"I can not say a bad word about this place. Love it, never been disappointed. Staff are friendly and professional, food is top notch.Price..."

Karl Dixon

"Very good food and service. Only reason it didn't get a 5 star is the price. If you don't mind paying then this is the place to eat. Great..."

Vang Ly

"Went there last night for dinner, and sat at the bar looking right into the kitchen. Was fascinating to watch their efficient kitchen team at full..."

Nathan Dunn

"Hands down....best place to eat in Auckland!Not a single complaint about the food! Good portions and reasonably priced sharing..."

Bobby Chen

"Al has really nailed it with Depot. His staff training must clearly be brilliant as they are attentive and look as though they really do have a..."

Mark Vella

"Every time I am in Auckland a must go!Depot in amazing.Food extremely fresh, standouts include pork hock, oysters, tacos and..."

Lloyd Green

"we really like the food here and the atmosphere however the metal tumblers are not good to drink out of and we had a metalic taste in our mouths for..."

Kyle Graves

"Love love love Depot Eatery - have been there many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and food is always amazing! Service is good..."

Cathy Lam

"This was my first visit to Depot; I'd heard so many good things about it I wondered if they could deliver. I needn't have worried, the food was..."

Gus

"Excellent food, atmosphere and services. The potatoes skin, chicken couscous, and all other dishes were amazing. I want to try everything..."

Rebecca Dong

"Group of 4 girls, close to Xmas had a bit of a wait but managed to get a table after about 1/2 hour.Great food - asked the waiter for..."

Tracey Donald

"Perfection. Please open a sister Depot in Christchurch Al. We are desperate for good eateries down here! The quake took them all and I can honestly..."

Sophie

"Didn't think this restaurant would live up to the hype, but WOW! Amazing food! The pork and skirt steak were amazing, LOVED the kumara and have been..."

Alex Sanders

"Four of us went here for a birthday and were incredibly impressed, the waiter answered all questions we had on wine and beer and made helpful..."

Mitch Evershed

"This place was amazing and we will have to go back! Loved the service and the food ! The drinks were quickly served and the food followed straight..."

Mandy V

"The food here is unbelievable. Breakfast is superb and everything else tastes amazing. My Friend ordered potato skins and I kind of thought they..."

Rozanne D

"Amazing food, incredible service. Never fails!I have recommended Depot to many of my friends and family. Each and every time, Depot has..."

Carol

"The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are super friendly! Only took one star off because of the long wait times. They need to expand asap..."

Lee V

"My wife and I went to Auckland for 5 nights and ate here three nights in a row Sat, Sun and Mon 13-15 JulThe staff are fantastic as we got to..."

Gary Burt

"This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. The food is fresh and new, affordable for the standard of food given and the atmosphere. The sole..."

Aaron Nolan

"We had an absolutely brilliant meal at Depot last night. Having only been once previously, a year ago, we'd been fantasising about returning many..."

Miso

"Had the Waiheke oysters and hapuku sliders - simply awesome as usual. However, the brisket "tortillas" were a disappointment, not well seasoned and..."

Cindy Buell

"Have heard about depot for a long time. And we were not dissappointed. The schnapper in the schnapper sliders was so juicy it melted into my toungue...."

Tim Hinchliff

"Visited with my wife and had an outstanding experience. The place was buzzing, the service was really quick, super friendly but still professional...."

Michael J

"Love this place.The food is well prepared with good portion sizes. A good selection of food to choose from. For how popular and..."

Casey

"been a couple of times now and really like the vibe ' The seafood Is as fresh as you Could ever hope for and the service is great.ate 2 Doz of..."

Joe Holden

"Upon entering the establishment it is easily apparent that Depot is still one of the most popular restaurants in the Auckland area. It is a cool..."

Logan Saxer

"This place it getting lots of hype at the moment, so we were happy to wait for a table. Out of the 4 share plates we had 2 were great - the Kingfish..."

Anna

"Depot was my 'destination' restaurant for a three-day visit to Auckland, after hearing so much about it. Place sure is popular, an hour wait for a..."

Charles Croft

"Great place to go with some friends to share lots of different dishes. Definitely recommend the oysters, they were fab! For those who have spent time..."

Annalise Bagrie

"Amazing! Went here for my birthday August 2012. Fantastic service, delicious food, great ambiance. Not pretentious. Relaxed feel. We had oysters -..."

Lucy Shield

"We had dinner at Depot last night and loved the food. It is relaxed and the service is really friendly and efficient. The on tap Pinot is pretty good..."

Liz

"OK - there is seriously a rave about this place and I wasn't amused about the fact that you can't make a reservation.So we finally got in..."

Dave

"Depot is, without fault and gets the kiwi dining experience down pat.Incredible ambiance, always heaving busy (Bellotta must be thanking..."

The Enthusiastic Cook

"We went to depot with a group of six. Ordered various small and large plates and every dish was superb. Favourites were the snapper tortillas and the..."

Melissa

"really couldnt fault the experience. Think we were lucky as only 2 of us so managed to have a seat straight away. By the time we left there was a 90..."

Suztho71

"Oh my. Where do I begin? Depot is so fantastic.Firstly, The Turbot Sliders.Melt in your mouth. Tiny, flavoursome morsels of perfectly..."

Olivia Winstone

"There is no better place to hang out with your friends and have a yummy meal, good service and great value for money!! The place has this incredible..."

Rebecca

"WOW what a great place to immerse yourself in a vibrant fast pasted eatery that offers amazing food choices & backed up by highly trained &..."

Michelle Christini

"My three foodster companions and I, enticed by stories of oysters and bacon hock, had been meaning to check this place out for quite sometime. We..."

Chris Baldock

"Quite possibly our favourite place to eat in Auckland---where else can you get freshly shucked oysters? Great casual ambience, great food, and last..."

NomNomPanda

"Day - MondayTime - 1pmI love this place - have spent $1000's there if not 10's of thousands on client entertainment since it..."

Hugh Lloyd

"I love this place! For a casual pop in, delicious light eats and wine from a cup...you can't go wrong. Has a fantastic vibe, and the interiors are..."

Emma

"It is worth overcoming the challenges of getting into this place to experience the food. It can look a bit chaotic from the outside but the service..."

David Boshier

"Love this place, simple but trendy. good for a quick bite to eat with friends or after office drinks. The sliders are lovely but some improvements to..."

Fiona Miller

"Exceptional...fantastic (slightly quirky but not at all pretentious) menu, amazing service, über cool decor...loved it! Will definitely be back, in..."

Jennifer Morgan

"5 of us there for lunch this Saturday -- ordered the lamb ribs, beef fajitas, pork hock, clams, hapuka fish belly, and a couple of other dishes. The..."

Merv Lowe

"This was such a great dining experience! The food was absolutely beautiful, and the staff were so amazingly friendly and down to earth. Will most..."

Rebecca Wright

"Stunning food, great service. Highlight of my foodie weekend in Auckland. The decor is fun and relaxed, casual style menu that was easy..."

Jan

"I love this new eatery and Oyster Bar! A great Kiwi theme done with style rather than tacky. Al Brown is one of our best chefs who specialises in..."

Louise Ngaei

"After read about the new places around Skycity we decide to have a look and try for ourselfs this new and popular eatery & oyster bar. The place..."

Marie

"Just got home from a fantastic evening at Depot with my boyfriend and his visiting French parents. Very impressed! Bonus that..."

Rose

"Went with four friends and shared 'one of everything'. It's a great menu and a quality experience. Oysters, sliders and pork-hock a real..."

Dean Cornish

"Had great fun at Depot the other night! Gorgeous food. Lovely, friendly and helpful young Irish waitress. All the food we ordered was fresh and..."

Maria & Dom

"God What a Great Place!I must say the first time I want too impressed waiting outside for a table. It was a windy night and we weren't even..."

Michele Turner

"Walked in off the street prior to RWC final for an early dinner en route to the game. Staff were very welcoming and managed to squeeze us in right..."

Trina Smith

"Loved the setting! Loved the food! Staff very friendly.Chair/ stools gave me backache and was a Little pricey but that would be the only..."

Michelle Wells

"AMAZING!!!superb food and fantastic service, will defiantly be back again. such attention to detail, very attentive and helpful staff, love how..."

Emma

"Have been 3 times in a week. Absolutely love the place. The food in amazing, simple but very delicious. The service is great and I love the wine..."

Janine

"Wow,what a great place.Popped in for breakfast and wished we'd stayed for lunch.Best coffee ive had in a long time and the bacon butty has me..."

Leanne Leonard

"Just popped in to have a quick cup of coffee with a friend this morning. We walked in and were a little unsure of whether we needed to order at the..."

Susan Jourdan

"3 varieties of oysters shucked to order - what a start! Loved the vinegretteEnjoyed several small plates, kahawai fish cakes, kingfish..."

Jeremy Coombes

"How do I begin with depot? As soon as you walk into the place it is buzzing with people and the rustic, industrial atmosphere is calm and nostalgic...."

Mariamjafer

"Depot is another wonder by Al Brown – this guy can do no wrong! He’s the man behind Fed Deli and Ugly Bagels as well. Depot is always busy with..."

Jennifer Manalo

"OK I have been looking forward to come here in like forever with 2 or 3 foiled attempts... but finally got in with 2 other friends that's their first..."

Lillian

"Great ambience with delicious food and spectacular service . Must go..."

Jasjeet Singh

"If this restaurant actually deserves the Metro Supreme Restaurant of the Year 2012, then I'm John Key. But even John Key won't be able to deny that..."

EarnesTaster

"I have been to Depot a few times, well maybe more than a few times, definitely more than a few times! It is a favourite spot for a quick after work..."

Mairi Herbert

"On a clear summers night we strolled from drinks on a friends yacht, under Skytower to perch on barstools at rugged tables, ordered a drink and..."

Maggie G

"It's super expensive but the food is good. I like sitting at the bar and watching the world go by! You always get some really interesting and some..."

Rebecca Warren

"The metro 50 in 2013 , my friends say the best oysters in north island! I like hanging out with friends and try different spots in the weekend, so if..."

Daniel Wang

"This is my go to place for taking visitors for a casual but interesting lunch. I love the sit-at-bar, the oyster/clam counter, the stainless steel..."

Kate W

"I will at some point do a more thorough review of Depot, but I will put this up as a provisional review until such a time as I can take photos and do..."

Trace

"If I could do more than five stars I would. We came here at the recommendation of another couple we met on a wine tour. We loved it so much we came..."

Benjamin Huey

"This was a great place and a great last dinner to end my 3 week holiday. My husband and I sat by the kitchen and watched the magic of prepping and..."

Melinda Mata

"Came here for early dinner at 5pm after a spa day, so it was nice and quiet. We ordered poutine, toasted rueben, NY strip steak, and mussel &..."

Soo Woo

"Pleasantly surprised here. Have been before but only snacked and it was great then but for such a popular spot, I wasn't expecting the standards to..."

TK

"We were seated within minutes on a busy Thursday night (Easter weekend). Sat at the kitchen counter where we watched all the plates being..."

Joann Mills

"Stopped by for lunch and split heirloom tomatoes and skirt steak. We were concerned that wouldn’t be enough so we ordered potatoe skins as well. ..."

Henry Depew

"Great and fun food, fantastic fast and friendly service and ample sitting space inside and outside. When I was at the Depot, the waiters went out of..."

Irene

"The best pork hock, the best potato skins. The sliders and bone marrow were good too. The oysters were very fresh. A nice buzzy atmosphere. Highly..."

dorinachen

"Had a wonderful experience dining at Depot. Service was fantastic with friendly and helpful wait staff, beautiful food and great wine list. We will..."

Rainbow Fasher

"This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! Service was top notch and food was delicious. Gluten free options available and..."

Christina L.

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"Got recommended this restaurant. It did not disappoint. Service was great. The dishes were suburb. Will definitely be going back...."

April

"We booked for a birthday celebration, and the food was super yum. It’s a bit pricy but understandably so - you pay for what you get. It was a bit..."

Marnie

"Between 2 of us, we shared the following:-Burrata (fantastic and so fresh and flavoured nicely you won't get sick of eating this whole bowl of..."

Marie T

"Nice Italian restaurant, friendly service and delicious dishes, good selection of cocktails and..."

Rex Chen

"Great service. Delicious food and a wonderful vibe...."

Rob

"If you live in Auckland & you haven’t been to Amano yet...well...better try this place out! Even though I love this place (esp their bakery ahhh..."

Cranberrycrackers

"Been here a few times before. I have to say they are still on the standard level, but not impressed me anymore. But I like bakery so..."

Chelsey

"Truffle & riccota croissants @amano_nz available on Fridays of the truffle season only 🖤 have been wanting to try them since last year (especially..."

Pandadrools

"We love the ambience and staff are friendly. Their breakfast menu is nice & tasty especially the croissants and coffee! For lunch, we especially..."

Carla

"The fish was so..."

Eatateeaten

"The best pasta in Auckland! This place never fails to amaze me. Staff were very nice and so accommodating. We were able to make our original booking..."

Amy

"Very atmospheric. One of my favorite places in Auckland. Food is amazing, service is wonderful, prices are worth what u are getting. I always go for..."

Sophia Ignateva

"THE BEST. THE YUMMIEST. THE GREATEST...."

NEMZ

"loved everything there! coffee was great, staffs were friendly and quick service… always came back and make sure everything went great for us! food..."

GNUEL

"Burrata 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Espresso trifle 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Definitely coming back..."

Jas

"This restaurant is mind blowing. The food is ridiculously good and it has top notch service and a fantastic atmosphere as well. If you haven’t..."

Holly

"The meals were fantastic, service was great and food came out together and timely. All in all a great..."

Catherine V

"Overall a good experience, just a bit annoying the person who served us kept suggesting alternatives for our orders cause we were all set on what we..."

Mnie579

"Best Italian I've had! Modern and romantic vibes, staff were very helpful the whole night, and although they forgot the drinks they apologized (a..."

Doris Ma

"I went here for my birthday dinner and it was amazing!!! The food was great, champagne was really good, service was really good too. Our waiter was..."

Marggie Pascua

"What a cool place this is! Great vibe, you can come here on a romantic night out or with your mates having a nice feed and making it a night having..."

Haroos

"I really liked the pasta. Love them! Will visit again. Need to reserve tables otherwise need to wait long..."

Alice

"We had to wait about 15mins for our Booked table. The staff were very attentive and checked with the kitchen twice about questions with the..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Have been here twice in the last week because it’s just THAT good. Had the Scampi pasta on both visits and holy heck, it is the best dish I’ve..."

AK

"Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our waiter was respectful and very attentive. (Thanks Richard.) Decent portions, flavorful and seafood beautifully..."

Anna

"It's up there compared to most restaurants in terms price but it's also my favourite in the city, so there you go. Absolutely amazing..."

Louis Sinclair

"I love this place so much that I want to give 1000/5 instead of 5/5! Brought my family here for my birthday lunch one day and loved the food. We..."

The Poor Foodie

"These Agnolotti from Latina are yummy. They seem to have a decent amount of filling and we even like to eat a few of them plain straight after they..."

C Caroline

"The scampi pasta is my all-time favorite, as good as always! 5/5Beef carpaccio was perfect in texture and seasoning. 5/5Octopus was the..."

Kate Ouyang

"Awesome and vibrant atmosphere! Especially serving sparkling water is an amazing introduction and..."

Amit Kumar

"Beautifully made and presented food. Top quality ingredients as you would expect. One of the best restaurants in..."

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"We recommend the granola, but also feel a wee bit more flavour could be added to the sweetcorn fritatta such as a salsa or green onion. This..."

S B

"One of my favourite places to dine!! They have great service and great food - nothing more you could ask for at a..."

Joohee Grace Park

"Rating 4.5. There’s really not much to fault with this place, great atmosphere, causal yet classy & hip. I got the sit at the bar, and great to see..."

Manz

"Al dente spaghetti cooked to perfection, lovingly embracing tuatua in shells, gently caressed by an butter/olive oil garlic white wine chilli..."

Andrea McMath

"Exquisite cuisine, incredible and great service, friendly..."

Jon Dinglasan

"We had a group booking of 14. My guests and I enjoyed the food, wine, service and ambience...."

Junior Aranui

"Food was very nice! I loved the interior and decorations. Would definitely go..."

Renie

"We came here as a party of seven for a graduation dinner. After hearing how popular they are, I made sure to book well in advance for this busy..."

Vivian C

"This place is so amazing. I loved everything. Cannot fault a single thing..."

Hannah

"Finally managed to dine at Amano and I was not disappointed - the food was to die for!Uses asparagus a lot in their dishes (no complaints..."

G1k

"My favourite place to get pastry in Auckland! I love their doughnuts, almond croissants, pain au chocolate and the canelés. Always grab one of those..."

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"Wife took me here for my birthday. It was certainly a wonderful experience. Very intimate and inviting vibe, we saw families, couples, and..."

Ming_Angela Y

"My favourite restaurant hands down in Auckland ~ everything is good here , can’t go wrong ! Always very busy though so if you do want to go ~..."

Natalie QP Chen

"Amazing food here! Everything in the menu we tried was Devine. The interior is fitted out beautifully too. Great for a work lunch, dinner, date,..."

Chan Can Eat

"Amazing pastas and wine, enjoyed every bite. Steak was perfectly cooked. Flavours on point. Service was great...."

Ninahooo

"Amano is my happy place. I love everything about it, from the decor, the ambience, watching the kitchen staff at work, to the coffee and food...."

Shannon

"Definitely the best restaurant I have been to in New Zealand so far. Did a last minute walk in for my birthday and the restaurant catered..."

Sam

"Love the food! We visited for a family dinner and tried about 10 dishes - ended up just digging in and forgot to take more photos! Each dish was..."

Chomnomnom

"Very good experience, busy evening as always but we booked in advance and had the table ready straight away.A tiny bit slow with the mains but..."

Evgeny Pozdeev

"I came to Amano on a Friday night without a reservation. My bf and I were quickly seated by one of the friendly staff who worked there. We started..."

Sharon Louie

"Always a great experience dining here! The vibe is so cool, the decor is great and the food delicious! Had the mushroom and pancetta tagliatelle..."

Lizzie

"The best restaurant in New Zealand.Every food is simply amazing and the word “disappointment” just cannot coexist with Amano.Beautiful..."

Mathetes

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland. Lovely industrial interior and open kitchen design.The chargrilled ox tongue is rich and..."

Lucy

"Firstly this is one of best places to eat, the atmosphere is really relaxing and stylish. The food is really flavorful and moorish. I definitely rate..."

Quinton Wong

"Never disappointed when ever I’m here. Either for a date night or take the family and wee bub... food is simply extraordinary along with their..."

Toar Dotulong

"Come here at least once a month for breakfast and its always a gem! Service and food are always perfect. Their bakery side is also perfect for quick..."

Amindha Fernando

"It was perfect brunch at Amano on Sunday. Pasta was chewy and delicious. I enjoyed watching there cooking. Love to go open kitchen. Staff was..."

Alice In New Zealand

"5/5 highly recommend. Cocktails were amazing to begin with. Food was delicious and service was good. Highlight of the night would have to be the..."

Conor Murphy

"I have never been to Amano and been disappointed, this is one of my favourite finer dining restaurants. The atmosphere is always buzzing and the..."

Lila Broome

"I’ve always love the ambience and the space in general, and the food is always amazing no matter what you choose! It’s the perfect place to enjoy..."

Clarice Natasha

"Food was great yet noisy restaurant. Good for casual dining but not suitable if you are into an upscale Italian one. Ordered pasta. Food was served..."

Jason Wang

"Fine Dine with a casual, comfortable feel. Pleasant lovely staff that made our lunch even more delectably enjoyable. Our meals were cooked to..."

Findlinc

"I am a regular visitor of Amano Bakery but it was my first time to have lunch there. I took my husband to Amano for his birthday, we ordered clam..."

Cherry Qian

"Had the buffalo mozzarella with basil& tomato for starter and the duck breast with yoghurt& lentils + crayfish pulsante for main. Cheese was..."

Kealy Mathews

"Great food with good service and overall a lovely place to dine in. These guys take pride in their food and what they serve.It is pricey..."

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"Amano really never does let me down. How one restaurant can do breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee AND baked goods to such a high standard is beyond me...."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Amazing pastas, dessert and smoothies, should definitely try, the staffs are also helpfull, I love how they do the open kitchen and it’s really..."

Vincent Fang

"Hard to go past this amazing restaurant! A definite must eat! Flavors are endless and the quality is superior! What a way to do food! For anyone..."

Shaun Ross

"If you had heard good things about this place, then let me tell you, what you heard are all true.We went to amano for simple lunch today, and..."

Zinan Mo

"Highly rated, one of the highest and for good reason. Food is hyper fresh and always consistently on that level, service is always friendly, almost..."

Clove

"Amano is a place that meets almost all aspects perfectly. Its tucked away in britomart underneath the fairy lights scattered throughout the area. It..."

Matchstick Reviews

"Got the clam sphagetti, beef carpaccio, tuna and mozarella. Favourite was the clam sphagetti - wonderful infused flavours from the cherry tomatoes..."

J Eats

"This was such a fantastic dinner. We got the focaccia, clam spaghetti, and crayfish filled pasta. Indulgent, rich, and filling - wow! Dessert was two..."

Brandon Huang

"Vibe is soo good! Food is good as well!!! Especially the cheese! I do recommend everyone should try their cheese, which is the best I’ve ever had..."

Riputation

"10/5 stars if possible! This is hands down one of my absolute favorite restaurants to dine at. Where do I start ❤️ They have the..."

EM

"Went to Amano for brunch with a friend as it’s been hyped up by a lot of people on Instagram. The food and pastries here are honestly amazing. I..."

Jenny Kim

"Come here for a quick lunch often.$9 sandwiches are quick and delicious!They fill you up and are amazing. Even grab a sneaky..."

Saasha

"Best Authentic Italian Spot. Presentation of the cocktails are amazing. Ordered one Expresso Cocktail and Aperitivi. Drinks flavours were good. Food..."

Nikki B

"Excellent food and service, well decorated. Good location.We ordered the lamb, it was very yummy.The pasta with clams was..."

Sammiii

"We ate here yesterday for my birthday. It was pretty busy but the staff were very accommodating and friendly. The foods are a bit pricey but the..."

Kikay_klaudz

"3 of us had lunch here on a Tuesday and were seated immediately! Our table was in dark, high traffic area so wasn’t exactly the nicest ambience but..."

Siobhan

"Italian food in Britomart Auckland.High rating restaurant in Google and TripAdvisor.Very busy even around 3:00pm.We ordered..."

May

"Came to Amano for a quick brunch few months ago. Love the rustic but modern atmosphere and decoration. Don't be surprise if you've seen a photo of an..."

Bella Luv Food

"Their meals are amazing! The prices can definitely be justified with the skills displayed in their meals. The service was also very professional and..."

Tan.ned

"love love love Amano!!! The clam spaghetti is just amazing, something i crave for very often! Customer service is always great! Only downside is..."

Yinya Shi

"Every time I come here I’ve had an amazing meal. Recommend the focaccia as an entree and share your food! Their portion sizes reflect the..."

SpoonMe

"This restaurant was amazing. One of the best meals we have ever had. The beans side was divine. We ate the Sirloin Steak which as cooked perfectly,..."

Mark Quadrio

"Enjoyed brunch at this location in the city with some colleagues. Surprisingly busy around 9:30am. Ordered the below dish. Although quite expensive &..."

Kai Mai

"Amazing. Friendly welcome, exceptional service. Loved the high ceilings, airy spaces and mix of table types. We sat at a huge big table with another..."

Lina K

"I just love this place. The ambience is amazing, service is amazing, the food is amazing...."

888

"We went for brunch about a month ago and ordered the granola, pork shoulder and prosciutto with potato hash. Everything was delicious and it was such..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"| Soy Latte |-I was never one to tell good or bad coffee. However @amano_nz coffee was so smooth and not over powering! They also have a..."

Food2belly

"Nothing to fault about this place. Been in Auckland for 5 years now and this is the best restaurant I have been to, everything is perfect. Staff and..."

M-J

"Very nice location and environment！also got the best bakery. Staffs are friendly but they forgot to order my pasta. Other food all good. Delicious..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Definitely lived up to the hype! Went there for the first time and the service was so personalised and the waiter really helped our big group choose..."

Donna Xu

"The food was incredible. We went to Amano for breakfast and dinner and loved the food both times. The waiters are friendly and attentive. I initially..."

James Bramin

"I had been waiting to try Amano for almost a year and finally went with great anticipation. I was not disappointed. I had the lamb shoulder as a main..."

Gemma Burke

"Me oh my this is the best meal in AKL! I can’t rave about this place enough. As a coeliac there were plenty of gluten free options and the staff..."

Sasha McCormick

"Excellent food and the customer service. The staff was attentive, helpful and lovely. We tried the Pappardelle and Pork and they were both delicious...."

888bing888

"Took me a while to get to this place but it was certainly worth the wait. Impeccable service heightened everything. The food was stunning, the..."

Faye Stubbs

"So what I absolutely LOVE is the service- WHAT EXCELLENT STAFF! Congratulations to Amano’s for a lovely courteous set of people who took assiduous..."

Shreeya Jayaraman

"I was really excited to try Amano for dinner having only been here for brunch, and was unfortunately underwhelmed. Most probably because I had..."

Holly Swallow

"Amazing food and service! Definitely recommend their steak and also their scampi pasta.Not feeling the decor but it's a future institution so..."

Ricky Zhou

"Busy busy ambience with delicious food. Ordered: chargrilled kahawai and crayfish egg dough pasta. Everything about this restaurant is fresh! The..."

Try_something_new

"Just can’t fault this place (yet and hopefully won’t) I’ve been there couple times and every time the food and service were good! Photos from..."

Tanz

"I reckon this is the best Italian restaurant in town! Went there many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and still loving it! Definitely worth the..."

Annie Low

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"Good food, nice presentation and good taste. A special lunch in the city, love the surroundings and decoration. Just a suggestion: improve the..."

LisaH

"Amano never disappoints! It was my second visit last night and the service was exceptional. The octopus dish was to die for if you are a seafood fan...."

Claire L

"I have heard Amano Restaurant is very good.So I tried to make a booking but it was hard to get. I had attempted 3-4 times for a dinner booking...."

Chico

"Always wanna try this restaurant and didn’t get disappointed. I ordered the chargrilled lamb which was just amazing! The juicy meat came with the..."

LilianMonaghan

"Went here for a farewell dinner with friends. We got a big 16 seater wooden table reserved for us in a corner near the entrance of the restaurant...."

Adrianna

"Bloody amazing place. The place to go in Auckland. The pastries are incredible, diverse and tasty. They have amazing fresh juices full of complex and..."

Debby Palti

"truly amazing!! me and my friend have been dying to come here since last year and that finally came true. and all I can say is it has exceeded our..."

Angel Cueva

"Had an amazing time here! The service is amazing and the food is even better (if possible). There’s also the Amano Bakery next door/on the..."

Louise

"Everything was wow! The only so-so dish was the chicken that wasn’t as moist as we thought it would be. Both lamb dishes were crazy good (the lamb..."

Nicola

"Can’t fault this place on anything. Superb service, food came out very quick despite being observably busy and very high quality tasty food. Highly..."

MAD

"Went to Amano on a hunch and was blown away. Buzzing atmosphere great food and great wine. Tried the crayfish tortellini and a cured meats dish with..."

Flippynz

"Amano, another great discovery in Auckland. Fresh made pasta, freshest seafood. Delicious. Cooking that respects and celebrates produce. Great space,..."

Rogue Spoon

"Amano, ti amo; Amano, I ADORE YOU. I’ve always been a little proud of myself for first discovering Amano and buying its pastries back in the days..."

Annie Ren

"Great atmosphere, trendy and busy. We were lucky to grab a seat for two of us during brunch. I’d recommend calling to reserve a table if you have a..."

Shar Young

"A very cute place for brunch! We visited around 12pm and it was very busy, luckily we got a seat. I really enjoyed the mozzarella, seasoned..."

Kelly

"Great food, great service! Very attentive and friendly staff. We were served by Zoe who did an amazing job. Highly recommend this restaurant...."

Matt Cornish

"Love the food there, a very good environment to have dinner with family and friends. Everything is really fancy and really well decorated. The..."

Lily Chu

"A chic place which was surprisingly full at around 11 am on a weekday. It seemed like most people around us were in for breakfast meetings or their..."

Yash Gupta

"This is by far the best restaurant I've had the pleasure to enjoy in Auckland. Finally an NZ restaurant that understands that flavour and texture are..."

Hylton White

"I had heard Amano doesn’t take bookings (could be wrong) so I decided to try my luck and wander in for lunch one day. The waiter was very lovely..."

Jenny Da

"I had the most amazing pasta here. I chose the Lamb Ragu Papardelle and it was absolutely delicious. Service was outstanding and the atmosphere was..."

Auckland Foodie

"Have been to Amano a few times... coffee catch ups, brunch, lunch, etc. The service is always excellent. Their staff are an asset to their brand. The..."

Korosha Naidoo

"Excellent service and staff. Constantly making sure the customer is happy. We ordered the half chicken and The Tagliatelle. Both delicious but the..."

Nina

"Glad I finally ate here. It was nice but I wasn't blown away by the food. Excellent service and great atmosphere. There are def other places I'd try..."

Tarina

"Great food and perfect service. We ordered the Lamb Ragu and the Scampi Chitarra. Both were exceptional and flavourful. Definitely don't skip..."

Zamily

"Been to Amano reasonably regularly since they opened. Brilliant food & great service. Good food cooked and served to perfection. Absolutely nothing..."

Nade

"the best decision to bring our family friends who were visiting NZ for the first time! it was our first time as well and it did not disappoint. we..."

Miko Cañada Lapasaran

"Called in for a juice & takeaway sandwiches. The atmosphere was awesome and although my visit was short I’ll definitely be back again. Service was..."

Kaitlyn Tyler

"Best food in Auckland! Came here on a cold Thursday evening and was welcomed with open arms into this warm, vibrant restaurant. Service was fantastic..."

GeoPanda

"Nice vegetarian food, Had Gnocchi , it's difficult to find good vegetarian food with lots of flavorBut this place totally nailed itLittle..."

Deepali Dhingra

"Charming, welcoming, a true feast for all your senses.Design, staff, mood is all top shelf.The good..to die for.I suggest the gnocchi,..."

João Plácido

"Everything is perfect, except speed. We sat down at 11:10, finishing ordering three dishes 11:15, waited and waited, finally got our dishes ready..."

Tanz

"knock！amazing flavour of the Crayfish tortellini！very fresh and smooth，especially have it with sauces n cheesecarpaccino cooked by a very..."

Rocky Guo

"Fine ambiance and great food. Such a unique and classy interior to keep your eyes busy. If you want a restaurant that provides an experience that..."

Wanderlazed

"Christmas is iconic at Husk for being one of the most memorable Husk lunches of the year. Reasons being a) the locations are always epic, b) Husks’..."

Husk Creative

"What a fine example of what Auckland needs to see more of and people are voting with their feet as the place was pumping on a Monday lunch. Got a..."

Birdman

"Half of the tables are for bookings and other half are for walk ins. Which is great because they’re almost always booked out all the time!..."

Darren Big Belly

"Hosted a business dinner here tonight. I've never had so many staff welcome me in and say goodbye, the service was amazing and the Staff:Patron ratio..."

Jay

"My friends from Chch came to visit me last weekend, and we had the best time there ever in Auckland. Great food, great service, great atmosphere even..."

Aria.zhou.nz

"Stopped by on a Friday without a reservation and managed to get a table after a bit of a wait with drinks. We opted to eat at the counter instead of..."

Benedict Uy

"Went for dinner on a Wednesday night around 6pm. We had booked thurs/Friday the week before and already they could only secure our table for an hour,..."

Riddhi

"The restaurant is very stylish and has a great feel to. This place is always full which is a great sign. The food here is incredible, have yet to..."

Arlette Goldsbury

"Had wonderful dinner at there. Everything was nice except i wasn’t quite full after the meal lol recommend side dishes when you order. ..."

Cookie Dough

"This place is absolutely gorgeous, in an understated, elegant kind of way :)They only do bookings for half of the restaurant, so by the..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"This place is does not disappoint. I’ve been here for a few dinners and the food has always been incredible. I know when you go to Amano you have..."

Marnelli

"Amano has the best atmosphere in any restaurant in Auckland. We loved the food, though the cocktails and staff left a little to be desired. We would..."

Christopher Pearce

"Tried Amano for the first time last night- what an experience. Incredible ambience, excellent, excellent service (truly outstanding) and delicious..."

Elizabethjansenvanrensb96

"Been here twice for dinner. Attentive service. A nice open setting - both times I was seated at the high table that is right opposite the kitchen so..."

Golden

"Coffee is Great, food excellent, and the staff lovely. Great place with wonderful ambience. Recommended for lunch or dinner or just a quick coffee..."

DC

"Amano is in a beautifully open space with vintage decor with varied seating (table, by bar) available. The dishes are of good portions, cleanly..."

Matadors

"The food here is impeccable, excellent food and excellent service but I must say the big bald chef is definitely the main attraction. What a hottie..."

Lola

"We came here for breakfast and OMG what an awesome experience!!! Such a cool building! Friendly staff😊 Beautiful coffee. They make everything on..."

Steaksammie

"One of the best place in the city. We ordered octopus and kitchen. Sooo yummy!! The chocolate desert is also tasty. The best is the service...."

LI Jiao

"Went here for anniversary and the food was amazing. I ordered a Angus steak in rare and it was amazing. I loved it and it stunned me with the flavors..."

Anriena Zen

"All four of us had a fantastic meal at Amano. Very friendly and attentive staff from the moment we walked in until we left. Excellent value for..."

Egon Ronnie

"Great service, great ambience and decor, great food. They have a great seasonal menu, I had the tomato, basil and ricotta handkerchief pasta and it..."

Petra

"Loved the food here. Everything was cooked to absolute perfection. The spaghetti was tasty and the pasta was nicely cooked through. The steak was..."

I_like_pickles

"Took one of my best friends to an unplanned birthday dinner at Amano and I am glad we did! Outstanding service with outstanding food. Staff were..."

Linlin

"Been here for the New year dinner with my co-workers. A good vibe in the heart of the city. To be honest, I'm not a fan of European cuisine but this..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Ambience and food is perfect, they have super friendly staffs too! Went there for my birthday celebration, the night was great! On a side note, the..."

Hallie Low

"I had lunch here for the first time today and I am overall very impressed with the place. I love the interior and the food is delicious! I ordered a..."

💓 K

"I’m really enjoy their opening kitchen and vintage decoration which allow clients clearly seeIng how their food be completed. They fully use any..."

Yafenxu123

"Major Fan. Major.Baby-cake free night so we legged it to somewhere we knew would feel classy, adult and serve amazing food that we could..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"A busy weekday evening where the generosity of additional seating at the bar and kitchen catered for those extra diners who enjoy this atmosphere...."

Maree Brogden

"Best pasta in Auckland! Entree were great and cocktails were yummy. Loved the ambience and fit out. Service was also good. Will definitely come..."

Tashee

"Amano is officially my favourite restaurant! The interior design is beautiful and makes it a great place for romantic dates. Each time I've been..."

Heartshrooms

"A business lunch on a very hot day. Amano was 90% full and the air con was straining. Impeccable service loads of free sparkling water and we were..."

Fred Ade

"Deliciously Satisfying. Craving for more. After a successful start to our January housing market. We decided to celebrate this evening...."

Tony Ma

"Ambience is what we instantly fell in love with as soon as we entered the restaurant. Great service and the food totally lived up to our..."

Pooja Pamula

"This was on the list for a long time and we finally managed to get a reservation for Wednesday. Amano is more accommodating than it seems in the..."

Ruchita Choukar

"Walked past last night wondering where we were going to get dinner at 10pm and got greeted by a big smile and a very friendly man. Through the whole..."

KJ Johnson

"I must say Amano fully deserves its high rating,Came for lunch and was definitely not disappointed. We were promptly and civilly greeted..."

Linda Lin

"Came here for New Year's day lunch. What a great way to start my food adventure for 2018. Food was scrumptious and the service was excellent. It's a..."

Liza Cosme

"Really good mains, we had the slow cooked pork and and the handkerchief pasta. The entree was okay and the sorbet was decent. Extremely fast service..."

Barney Rathnayaka

"Amazing place, one of my best meals in Auckland.From entre to dessert, everything was great. My main was pasta filled with lobster,..."

Diogo Reck

"Truly amazing!Took my parents out for dinner, as my mother was requesting Italian food. We were seated at a high table among some lovely..."

Jihye Kang

"Judging by its high rating, is Amano a restaurant every foodie in Auckland should visit? Let's find out. It was 11:10. I had chicken liver with..."

STRADS

"The decoration is superb. Nice staff. We had a Xmas meeting here and the vibe was so awesome. This place probably has the most impressive bathroom..."

Quinn Mai

"This place has an amazing interior design- super old school yet also classy and simple at the same time. The staff are extremely help and friendly...."

Aimee.

"Very happening brunch spot on a Sunday morning. We strolled by and decided to pop in for a try. The bakery pastry counter was filled with delicious..."

David Hewitt

"The food was awesome, and nice presentation, just the drink, not my type of flavor, too salty for me. I have recommended many friends to come here,..."

Stella

"Came here for our anniversary dinner. Had a very nice and elegant vibe inside. Ordered a chicken liver patê and ceviche for entrée...."

Queena

"We came to Amano for the bakery and whilst we ate our desserts we had a glimpse at the restaurant. The decor is what drew us in first, it was rustic..."

Dxlche

"There were 3 of us who made an impromptu visit to Amano, after an exhausting meeting, feeling thirsty & quite famished. Two of us have visited Amano..."

Shirley Swan

"The atmosphere and food here is simply incredible. Best coffee in Auckland and the interior is beautiful. We had pasta for mains I had the crayfish..."

Alexandria Norgate

"Amano has well and truly positioned itself among Auckland's best restaurants and for good reason. It continues to perform, and the service is..."

Kate DEatz

"Came here on a Monday afternoon at a awkward 4pm as a celebratory meal after our assignment. The interior is absolutely breathtaking; the..."

Oksana Zhang

"The chicken liver was a breath of fresh air. Such a beautiful blend of flavours and texture. A must try for food lovers!! Bucatini pasta was lovely..."

Bambi

"My overall rating: Food of happinessMy partners rating: perfect, found a real Italian restaurant now!Service: great! The night was..."

Angela Reys

"Nicest staff i've ever met.I come here for coffee and lunch all the time, Love the decoration. Staff are always friendly and..."

Tom T. Kelly

"Came here for my birthday dinner! The service was excellent and our waiter was very friendly and good to talk to. I had the gnocchi which was very..."

Angela

"Loved it! Service was great and the charred octopus was so tender!! My friend had the gnocchi and they were like little pillows in your mouth! Our..."

Lily Kang

"Amano is beautiful place to go to with friends or professional meeting . It’s always been a great experience. Staff extremely friendly & calm .love..."

Amy Brar

"We had a lingering lunch during the week. Everyone really enjoyed both the food and wine selections. Between us we tried the char grilled..."

Gail Pollard

"Amano is a beautiful place to hang out and have a few drinks. The ambiance is quite clever, use of aged mirrors and the decor makes you feel like..."

Penelope Chua

"Isn't this place just AWESOME!? I had their smoked warehou pate with sourdough and it was amazing followed by custard with apple and oats. Loved it...."

Deepinder Bahia

"This place was still packed at 9:00, so it’s better to make a reservation instead of just walk in. My girlfriend and I ordered Paccheri, Spaghetti,..."

Clarence Zhang

"Amano is popular for a reason. The whole ambience of the place screams fancy and romantic. Service is always great every time I visit. They have an..."

Linh 💛

"Great atmosphere, layout and serviceAlways have the crayfish tortello and scampi chitarra; both amazingly rich and slightly..."

FoodiePhysician

"A great venue for lunch - plenty of hustle and bustle but impeccable service. The kingfish crodo was a highlight as was the chilli kahawhai. We..."

Sailesh Budhia

"The crayfish tortellini lived up to my expectations and is definitely worth trying - although I did find the pasta portions to be small for the..."

Zainab

"There was quite a bit of a wait to get a table but it was definitely well worth the wait. Customer service was great, food was amazing and the..."

Lila Beth

"Enjoyed the set up / ambiance of this place it was a really nice choice for a late night dinner. The service was on point with attentive staff. The..."

TP

"Had lunch with a friend here Monday as we were craving pasta. She had the ricotta and yolk raviolo, which was very pretty to look at; she was happy..."

AucklandEater

"Came here with a friend today. It was very busy even though we came on a Thursday and it was raining outside. Servers were really nice and attentive..."

Xuening Dang

"Had seen this place during the day and noticed it had a steady flow of customers so thought to give it a try for dinner.My partner and I were..."

Benjamin Flintoft

"Amano is simply stunning and perfect for every occasion. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the staff are attentive and friendly.I have..."

Nikki Lockwood

"When I go to what I call "Hyped-Up" restaurants, I try to go with lower than high expectations. It's Auckland on a wet and cold Friday lunch time -..."

Nummynum

"Dined here Saturday night for a bday celebration (ps u need to book at least 3 weeks in advance!) first impression ambiance was lovely and very..."

Nathalie

"One of my fav britomart restaurants. Pretty, friendly and delicious. Came here 3 times in one month thats how much i like it here :) if ur wanting..."

Emily

"Awesome place with great food and service!The atmosphere and setting is so relaxing, it's amazing. Huge selection of fine foods served to..."

Chelsea Vuong

"Everything incredible from food to drinks to decor but the staff around was a bit of let down (no greetings or smiles ,no one explained the menu and..."

RsheNZ

"I thoroughly enjoyed my first time at Amano last night. In addition to friendly service and an upmarket vibe, they do an excellent job of beautifully..."

Raymond Tiong

"The vibe is good very good services. Offered a convenient and quiet area to sit because of the baby. Food was delicious except there were some egg..."

SMINT400

"Love Amano! From its baked goods to the actual sit down menu food, everything here is great!For dinner we tried the Carpaccio,..."

Wapatino

"Loved everything! From ambience to service and definitely the food! From handmade pasta, to seafood selection and side options... Nothing to fault...."

AppetiteBliss

"I have been wanting to try this place for a while after hearing all the raves about it. It definitely lived up to the hype...."

Mona Krsteva

"The place was still busy when we arrive about 8:30 so definitely pay to book in advance. The restaurant was beautiful with a good balance of old and..."

Christian

"A dinner so good that no photos of the food was taken (minus one). As a table of four we ordered plates to share, the menu changes everyday depending..."

Lisa Reynolds

"Amazing food Service averagePrice on high side but justifies.Great decorFinally made to this place and i absolutely loved it we..."

Bhansal Boy

"Amazing food-worth the wait! They only take 50% reservations so simply go early and put your name on the list.They have shared table..."

Jaffa

"Came here on a Friday night, place was packed and you definitely, 110% need to book a table in this place in advance. We were told there was about an..."

Samantha Young

"Amano take reservations for half the restaurant each night but after attempts on several days we decided to turn up and wait for a table. The..."

Gus

"We have eaten here for breakfast, lunch & dinner.From the breakfast menu we have tried the frittata, prosciutto, pork shoulder & bran loaf. They..."

The Food Reviewers.

"Finally a Place that does tasty food and not more plate than food. Ordered Brussell Sprouts Dish and Roast Potatoe dish. Such a large..."

Coz I Can

"can't fault the food, had the gnocchi and flounder and carpaccio, both spectacular, perfect and absolutely faultless. not just hype but delivers the..."

Whiskyncigars

"If you are anything like me and love fresh pasta and seafood cooked to perfection then you will love Amano.I have noticed the pasta a few times..."

Miss Kiki

"I absolutely love the fit out here! The place was bustling and there were just two of us so we sat at the bar. We had a perfect view of the pasta..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"I am on the fence about Amano - well, both legs over but my derriere is lingering on the edge.Edibles: The fish crudo was very..."

Anh Doe

"Popped in here today for the first time to catchup with a friend for coffee. I was impressed!It's light, roomy and very inviting. You almost..."

Chai Paani

"If I could name one of my favourite restaurants this would be it! One of the waiters there (Jono) is particularly amazing- he always gives me a big..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Britomart is becoming the epicentre of Auckland's gastronomic venture and Tyler Street one of it's main players.One of it's latest..."

Two Dark Coffees

"I visited Amano on the weekend with a group of friends (about 10 or so). They were very accommodating and the service was wonderful. This is a..."

J.T547

"Another fantastic offering from The Hip Group - each restaurant or cafe a little different which gives good variety.It's a busy place so..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Amazing food at Amano with a rustic, European feel to it and an Italian inspired menu. Super busy, I definately recommend booking a table..."

Charlene Weaver

"Made it to Metro's Top 50 restaurant. And really impressed by the overall presentation. From the interiors, food service and the menu was absolutely..."

LilMSunshine

"I went here on Friday night, I was trying to get reservation in the morning but it's fully booked and tried to walked in, we wait for around..."

Anastasia Kadir

"My work team and I visited Amano for breakfast - it's located in the hip and happening Britomart Precinct, and like all other restaurants in the..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Outstanding service and ambience. Food was good, fresh and flavoursome. I had the egg noodles with scampi, tasty flavours but small..."

Ronald Blunt

"I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is not in a hurry to go anywhere because the other day my friend and I really needed to go somewhere..."

Lilyroselondon

"I went to Amano with some friends for dinner and had high expectations that were let down slightly. The service was average with wait staff not being..."

Philip Doyle

"Amazing space, rustic but classy. The bathrooms had cloth hand towels which was a nice touch. The service was amazing, everyone was super helpful and..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Love Amano! This is my favourite restaurant at the moment, the food is delicious, the decor is beautiful and service is great too. I love Italian..."

Nicole Jana

"I have nothing to say because it's delicious. Love their dishes! Just go! 😁 and eat and enjoy the food Staff is very welcoming and..."

Michelle Chua

"WOW! Everything I hoped it to be and more. We arrived with no booking just before the rush and was happy to get a table for two. Complimentary breads..."

Hannh Peters

"I absolutely adore coming here! Third time coming back in a short period of time because I just can't get enough of this place. I had a special..."

Majingi

"Honestly loving the decor and vibe to this place! It's bare ceilings with beautifully hung dried flowers. Classy! We were sat by the bar in..."

ShoRt

"I like this new restaurant in britomart, fresh food good service a great addition to the hip group. We had the crudo with was so good, Straciatella ,..."

Gaetano

"The latest and most inspiring new restaurant in the Britomart precinct! With it's beautiful decor and inviting charm, this place simply entices you..."

Frank

"So after eating in Melbourne and Sydney, there was no motivation to go out to eat anywhere in Auckland. Food is just so so much better over there..."

Melissa

"Ordered one wagyu stake and one grilled whole mackerel as my dinner meal. Both were served with pretty looking and wonderful taste. The waiter forgot..."

Michelle Hwang

"Great restaurant with fresh food and a wholesome cooking style. Although we ate till we were full, the meal itself felt light and not a tad..."

Ffionachua

"Like like👍Great serviceGreat foodGreat interior and atmosphere..."

JungYun Lee

"Undeniably stylish and sophisticated, we entered the restaurant and were blown away by the lush yet cozy ambiance. Terrazzo marble, rustic wood,..."

Sophia

"Decided to try out the new Hip group restaurant having eagerly anticipated it's opening for at least 18 months. As always, their fit out is amazing..."

Bridgee

"I'm abit confused about writing a review on here as we came here for lunch yet on zomato it says it's closed with the hours being 7am-12midday..."

Donna&Shane

"Visited for dinner tonight (22/10/16), a week since opening and can say I am impressed.We arrived around 6pm, as walk ins as we weren't..."

Jemimah

"One of the nicest restaurants I've been to in a long time...stunningly stylish fitout in a fantastic location, the staff were lovely and attentive to..."

stu b

"I only stopped for a quick breakfast before a flight but the cinnamon bun I had was immense and the espresso was good quality too. Helpful service..."

Alastair Jones

"We had breakfast in a very nice atmosphere on a Sunday morning. They have an original take Avocado toasts adding almonds and seeds. Eggs were very..."

Andrea Massimo De Angelis

"The food was well-prepared and flavorful, especially their burrata which is my all-time favorite. The quality of the food has always been good and..."

Samantha Lee

"This is the prettiest place I’ve been to so far. With aesop soap & hand cream in the bathrooms, marble bar tops and delicious noodles, it was a..."

apas

"Extremely satisfied with our meal, 10/10! -Steak was perfectly cooked, very soft and juicy, and the sauce is perfect too! -Coffee was good too,..."

Tan Qi Zhi (Tomo)

"I usually have a coffee and a lemon tart to take away from Amano, and today I had first dining experience there. Food was so good, oysters were so..."

Cathy Walshe

"Very nice food, as always, cooked well and high quality, staff were great and very helpful. It was a bit loud, which made it quite hard to have a..."

Finn Theodore

"Delicious food but slow service. Could have been because they were busy. For starter I had straciatella with asparagus and almond which was..."

Dalia Gala

"Pretty place, great vibes and service from the staff. We were lucky to get a table within 15 minutes during dinner time even thou we had no..."

Saranya A

"Nice place: Beautiful interior design & a good atmosphere. Friendly waiters that refill your water every few minutes. Food is beautifully served and..."

Helene Sophia

"This was a delicious place to visit for a tasty work lunch. Attentive service, not too loud and great food. Will definitely be..."

E Lee

"Delicious little coffee and breakfast spot right on the north shore bay. Nice views, better food and cheerful pleasant staff. The ambiance is neat,..."

Nick Smith

"We came to this restaurant Bc it was recommended by the 36 h piece in the New York Times and it lived up to the recommendation! Definitely order the..."

Kassandra Solsrud

"Amazing, the decor is so beautiful and the vibe is just right. Service is 10/10, such friendly and personable staff, always filling up your water (a..."

Sarah K

"Excellent, high quality food with service to match in chic setting with a very chill vibe...."

Joy Schaefer

"As someone who has been disappointed with Italian restaurants lately, I decided to give Amano a try, and I must say it exceeded my expectations. In a..."

Aleja Jallo

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"If you’re looking for a morning fix to start your day, this is the place to be. Starting with their bottomless coffee hot or iced is a great way to..."

Nkz

"We love eating here. The atmosphere, the great service, the reasonable cost, the lovely dishes. We always manage to get a seat. 10/10..."

MataMan

"Wow! Like stepping back into a 50's New York hash house. And that's what I had. Mish mash with a fried egg on top. Nothing special but there was..."

Sonny Gough

"I love Fed Deli when I'm craving solid diner food and friendly service. The milk fed veal schnitzel is an unexpected favourite, crispy and..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Came here for dinner. Chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly. Lemon meringue pie was amazing.Food: 4.5/5Service: 4/5Ambience:..."

KS

"Nice hearty diner food with a bit of sophistication! Loved the poutine (fries with cheese and gravy). Eat it while it’s still hot so the fries..."

Persian Foodie

"Come to dinner with my friend . There is still half of the space available at 5:30. When I finished eating, there was already a line outside...."

Tian Sweetly

"We were only going to order the 3-way combo but the poutine seems really delicious and it did not disappoint us. The Poutine was covered in thick..."

Rachel Luo

"cant go wrong here, abit loud but food is amazing with great..."

Lilly Chan

"Rating 3.5 Casual 50’s American diner set up. The menu read pretty much was one would expect too. Pastrami, bagel, reuben, hot dogs. I got the..."

Manz

"unique in nz... felt like i was back in the states except the food sizes. For the chicken size is small but yum. Sodas were nothing special and..."

Sean Cameron

"Absolutely love the deserts at this place, especially the pies. The drinks are also really good. There isn’t a lot on the menu that caters to..."

Rashmeen Sandhu

"Delicious food and great service especially mr. manager at the day..."

Ekam Panesar

"The Best Ugly Salmon Bagel with an extra poached egg...Yum!!!! Such a chilled atmosphere & a variety of things to eat. Brunch is such a good idea..."

YumTum

"Came here last week on a super hot friday after work. Feds was packed and luckily we got seats outside Was greeted and served by a friendly waiter..."

Jedediah J

"Love this place always have a incredible meal everytime I have been here, the pancakes are a must try for breakfast..."

Christine Hing

"The pies are so good I would definitely go eat them again. Personal favourite is the banoffee pie. Amazing. Love. Love. I think the Duck liver is not..."

Beryl Lian

"Dusty. So dusty. Looking forward to a breakfast here is one thing that will help ease the pains of a late night. Ordered the salmon latkes and..."

Amindha Fernando

"I just love this place!!! I wish there were more american style diners around. I love their filter coffee, delicious latkis, cakes and it's usually..."

Iunki

"Awesome vibe and food here is amazing. Had the poutine and the cheesecake trio combo. The american style cheesecake and the banoffee pie is a must..."

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"Always enjoy coming here! The three cake deal is the go to and satisfies your sweet..."

Renie

"Really liked the poutine, i heard it was nicer if you "make it dirty" which means having patrami added to it, so I'd like to try it next time i..."

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"Wouldn’t have normally picked the fed deli as a place for breakfast, I’d heard about their epic desserts, but we were looking for a breakfast..."

Chan Can Eat

"We came here as a group of three and got a few dishes to share: Matzo Ball Soup, Truffle Cauliflower Cheese, Turkey on Rye, Toasted Reuben, Poutine..."

Vivian C

"I have been here for few times. Its always packed as. It must mean that the food is good right. Absolutely right. The food and bottomless coffee(you..."

Eater

"The only thing you need to know is that they serve the best New York Baked cheesecake. Having been to many restaurants/cafes, even the “popular”..."

Lily

"They always have amazing food here. I recommend the poutine and the fish, the flavors and textures are delicious! If you have room for dessert, try..."

Sophie Wang

"We all agreed that we love their CHEESECAKE! It is one of the best NY cheesecakes that I’ve tried in my whole life. I would definitely go back for..."

Sheena (Code SHEE7152H For Zomato Gold)

"Nice food, friendly staffs and reasonable price!We had Salmon letkes and hoagies and they were just extra awesome!My most frequent visit..."

KIM April

"Been a while since last visit. This place never disappointed me. Service was warm and welcoming; my favorite “The best ugly bagel” still as..."

Xin Liu

"Came a while back - They serve great coffee and their cheesecake was amazing! Staffs were really attentive and friendly! Nice environment and clean..."

MCP

"This place has a diner style feel with booths for four, and couple tables. There aren't as many big group tables, so maybe more ideal for smaller..."

Gracia

"I usually pop into Fed Deli whenever i'm in the area mainly for their Best Ugly Bagels and Poutine, which i would say are one of their best dishes....."

Luke Rooney

"One of those must go places at least once. The poutine is amazing, the whole lemon sole is cooked to perfection every time and the veal schnitzel is..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Overall the restaurant was nice. I would 100% come back again and try other foods too.A nice fun place to hang out with your friends, the..."

Vanessa Ware

"Fantastic! Great service, lovely wait staff and water always being refilled. Cinnamon scroll was to die for. I wish I’d been able to eat two...."

Nikki Goddard

"Passed this place a zillion times before finally going here for an evening snack. The ambiance is great with a typical 'deli' feel to it. We ordered..."

Parik Andhare

"Delicious!!! First of all. Secondly😬😬kinda pricey but its worth a try. If you’re coming here for a first time i would recommend coming during..."

Angelica Starina

"Yummy pies and friendly service, best combination and perfect place for dessert in this cold weather. The restaurant has very diner vibes, everything..."

Jenny Da

"The foods were amazing, cheese cakes were also really amazing!!!! I think it’s 3 slices for $20 or something, pancake!!! OMG!! Everyone should try..."

Vincent Fang

"We told them that we were sharing so the dishes came out like one at a time which was a bit frustrating because we were hungry but other than that..."

Hannah Zheng

"Forgot to keep the album updated because we were busy eating :/. That was how tasty it was. We had the poutine, the strip steak, and the spit toast..."

Asianfoodie

"Place lives up to the hype, being from NY it's not a pure deli, but certainly nails the deli 'fusion' - 1/2 NY 1/2 NZ, like many places in Auckland -..."

Clove

"Our go to place all the time! Amazing poutine and chicken whether it be spit roast or chicken sandwich we are always thoroughly satisfied! Definitely..."

Nat Patel

"Home of the best cheesecake in NZ! Not exaggerating the NY baked cheesecake is pretty amazing. We had the salmon latkes, Kahawai Hoagie, hot dog and..."

Vaqara_Kana

"The food is so nice and the staffs here are so friendly. The chicken is so tender and the gravy for the chicken and fries are so nice! Everything..."

Chew Sze Lun

"Very nice and a fun atmosphere. The cheesecake is very delicious but can sometimes be a bit much after a big meal. I have never tried poutine before..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"I have been wanting to come here for over a year now after hearing such good reviews about this place.Service: 8/10There are no..."

Grace Huang

"Came here to see the hype!Cute deco and very American vibe.Cheesecakes are amazing but wasn’t personally a fan of the chicken..."

Saasha

"The Rueben is a must-try - probably the best sandwich I’ve ever had. And I love the retro vibe, a nice place to chat as well!! Would recommend if..."

Arabella Ross

"Food : 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5Service: 3/5Federal Delicatessen is a very very popular diner. When I arrived, I Instantly liked the..."

Emily

"Came here for brunch for the first time. Busy and hardly any space left. Luckily a couple left just as we arrived. We ordered their pancake..."

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"This place was quite packed when we went during the weekends. Had the NY cheesecake and poutine. I really liked their cheesecake! The poutine was..."

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"This New York cheesecake is so tasty!The cake is well flavoured and not overly sweet. It’s a little zesty and creamy. I would imagine this is..."

Darren Big Belly

"Federal Delicatessen is the place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The only pity is it's so popular and always got crowded. I don't think there's a..."

Airan

"Went to there for lunch in the weekend. We have ordered Salmon Latkes; Toasted Reuben and Mish-Mush. Mish-Mush was very tasty but Salmon Latkes was a..."

Bright One

"Love the fed and have been here many times! Food is great and so is the service. Wait staff are always topping up your water and checking up on..."

SpoonMe

"Bug fan of the turkey meatball. Not a fan of duck liver parfait. It’s kinda weird taste. Clams are ok. Staff is very very nice and friendly. Been..."

FoodiesTable

"Federal delicatessen is extremely charming. Walk in and you are immediately immersed in the old fashion classic American diner experience...."

TheBearReview

"Was recommended this place by a friend, loved the decor and overall ambience of the place. Big cup of ice cold water on arrival was a welcomed treat..."

Hannah Elley

"Came here on a dinner outing with my cousin. I love the interior decor, classic american diner with some booths, tables and chairs and bar seating..."

Janice McCartain Dagg

"The place is buzzing and its not even 8am. Staff are welcoming and friendly. Order promptly taken. While waiting we entertained ourselves with the..."

Charissa

"My husband and I came here on date night. We ordered the poutine, street dog, veal schnitzel and potato latkes. Safe to say everything was super..."

Hoana

"Popped in to try their heavily raved about NY cheesecake! Had high expectations for food but was instead blown away firstly from the beautiful..."

The Scarfoodie

"We ordered a hot dog, chicken sandwich, fries and cheese cake. It costed us 47NZD. The food was quite good and tasty, the cheescake is a must order...."

Preeti Bablani

"Yum! Yum! Yum! Staff were great and accommodating. Food was delicious and unique, great place to stop for dinner! The ambience really makes..."

Alicia

"OH MAN. How do I review this one and do it justice? Long story short- a friend and I decided to check it out and we found ourselves there every time..."

Elizabethjansenvanrensb96

"VERY good service, wait team are very attentive. Was there when it was very busy and still had a great experience and it didn't seem hectic and crazy..."

Madison

"LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Have been here before but only for a quick bite so couldnt really judge. Well, we went here for dinner the other night and were..."

Jean Hakaraia

"Loved their 3-way that allowed you to have three pieces of cake/pie you want. My son and I and his mate ordered choc-cherry pie, banofee pie and..."

Dave Black

"My boyf and I are here at least once a week because we keep coming back for more! Absolutely love the chicken salad sandwich, schticks, veal..."

Shalene

"Always a great experience dining here. I especially love the 3-way pie, the NY cheesecake and lemon meringue is so good! Also the chicken sandwich..."

Lizzie

"The reviews are true. This place is amazing. Grernpeace bagel was beautiful!!! And so filling! Awesome all American design, and the layout is so that..."

Gem Hackett

"Came here for breakfast the other day. Service is friendly and attentive , and the decor is so interesting and unique. For what the food is, it was..."

Ashleigh Hea

"Nice place, service was fast however slightly pushy (waiters kept asking and asking if you wanted another drink or more food). I ordered the small..."

Hope 🥰

"Great service and ambience. We ordered the Salmon Lox Bagel, Poutine and the Matzo Ball Soup. The bagel was decent and generous with the cream..."

Vita

"Four of us went in for just dessert one night, and we were having a hard time on selecting the cakes for our 3-way dessert. The waitress advised us..."

G1k

"This diner is located on the federal street. I went for a breakfast to relive my fond American breakfast memories and it didn’t disappoint at all...."

Chasingawesomeness

"I mean can you ever go wrong with visiting here. Excellent service and food that makes this lil American feel at home. I will never stop reccomending..."

Terina Choi

"Can’t fault Federal, everything is so darn good. I’ve been here more than a few times over the years. Best New York cheesecake in town hands..."

Taiter Tots

"Have been here for such a long time and there is a reason why I keep going back. This place is full of energy, good vibes and especially super good..."

Yeahggggg

"Definitely my favourite spot to eat. When we can’t decide where to go while in the city this is always our trusted place, and it never fails!..."

Pauline

"Amazing amazing amazing service!! Worth the experience just for that. The food came so prompt and was so tasty and simple. We got the Greenpeace..."

Christine Yeh

"Came here for a birthday lunch with a group of seven on a Sunday and had to wait a little which was expected but only took about 15 minutes! the..."

Sophie Wilton

"Loved their 3-way that allowed you to have three pieces of cake/pie you want. My friend and I ordered choc-cherry pie, banofee pie and lemon meringue..."

The Poor Foodie

"Get the chicken sandwich with crispy skin and gravy! Incredible. Bottomless filter coffee and delicious pies too...it’s a staple and I’d happily..."

Alex Neilson

"The Fed is my go to late night when I’m craving a good dessert or some poutine. The atmosphere of this old school American diner is awesome. Love..."

Andrew Baxendale

"Great food and service. Love the fish dish, the bottomless supreme coffee, the 3-1 dessert, cheesecake is definitely the best. Been here so many..."

Nina Wang

"The service here was lovely, although it’s a bit confusing to not have bookings and make people wait for a seat.The food was great, we were..."

Louise

"One of the best dessert places in the locale, can't really seem to get over the tempting flavours of the cheesecake the memory of it is very fresh..."

Yash Shah

"Came here for dessert. Love the dessert platter where you can try three of their signature cheesecakes.Nicely resented on a wooden board...."

I_like_pickles

"Every time I come here I always leave full and happy. The staff are friendly, the food is fast, affordable and great quality; and it’s an enjoyable..."

Enilorac Rellim

"Food 8/10Drinks 8/10Service 10/10Ambience 8/10Value for money 6/10Came here last Thursday night with friends. We were a..."

Ishmael Chalmers

"This is one of our “happy places” for good food. Love their bottomless tea and coffee. As my hubby and I are creatures of habit, we have some..."

Evelyn Chen

"Funky up-market American diner. Came here on 4th July & they were incidentally handing out free peanut butter & jelly icecream. Lovely bottomless..."

Speccy

"Came here for brunch - first time visiting. Felt like I had stepped straight into a New York diner!Being English, my father jumped at the '..."

Emilyy

"Always like coming here for their poutine and chicken sandwich. Salmon latkes are also very good. The food they serve here are always of high..."

Akym

"Really loved the Smoked Hash. Couldn't finish all of it but it was a good price for such a generous serving!!! Tried a bit of my friend's pancakes &..."

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"If you want to make a quick stop to the USA this is where you want to go.The architecture, the service can bring you to any american..."

João Plácido

"Went to dinner here last night and loved the whole experience! Service was quite quick and the food was AMAZING! I love diner food and the flavours..."

Vic

"A small and tidy cafe with excellent atmosphere here. Good coffee and food. Cheese cake is a must try. Staff are friendly, will come back..."

Julie Allison

"If you wanna go to New York but don’t have the money then come here instead, the closest thing to an American style diner/delicatessen you can get..."

Aleana Fernando

"The desert platter is the stuff of dreams! The lemon meringue and banoffee pie are truly amazing. Love the retro diner vibe too. A good place to feel..."

Selina Y

"Give me bottomless coffee or nothing. But really that is my favourite thing haha. I recently had brunch here with my friends and the service was..."

Marnelli

"We have been here several times and it has now become a tradition when we are in Auckland. It is consistently good food. There was a wait for a table..."

FurryBrownGuy

"Wow wow wow so delicious. Me and my partner ordered three salads, the greenpeace bagel, the poutine and the ny hot dog. We were blown away by how..."

August Hislop

"Two of us had a long lunch here yesterdayAfter a short wait we got a boothWell done Fed staffGreat startWe shared..."

Glenn Town

"Had a good time catching up with friends.We ordered several dishes and the poutine was definitely our fave! So yummy..The second best would..."

Kho Lidya Merina

"How do I put it. This place reminds me very much of Katz's Delicatessen in NYC. I've ever only seen it on TV, however I've always wanted to go and..."

Harmunny

"It’s a must to try their dessert - pies and cheesecakes! My fav was the toffee banana pie. It was so so GOOD! I always come back for the pies..."

Annie Low

"the poutine here is so good, also the chicken sandwich was really spot.on. 👌👌👌👌 pricey for a student like me but definitely worth it. ny..."

Kylie

"The service was great, good food. The pouteen was a tasty starter, while dessert being the Banoffee pie was a highlight. Would definitely go..."

S. Charlotte

"Fed has always been my cousin’s favourite. So one evening we decided to visit Federal for a hearty American meal. This place is casual and fun. The..."

Pooja Kalyanpur

"Came in last year.I love this place. Everything about it reminded me of New York. Street dogs were amazing. Fries were delicious. Would..."

Rosanne Choy

"On a busy Friday night, we decided to come here for a birthday dinner and luckily we got a table for 9 people as they don’t take bookings. The..."

Jason Zhang

"One of my favourite places of all kinds of food in Auckland. The real diner.Breakfast and brunch: bottomless black Supreme is just my kind of..."

Thom

"this place is always the best I honestly would on and on about it. but the steak is to die for, also get the mush pea and ham schticks those are a..."

Ayesha :)

"Coming into Fed Deli, the layout is dramatically different to most New Zealand establishment and the layout is diner like with its close seating and..."

Medium_Rare

"Popped into this funky place for breakfast today and was pleasantly surprised! Great atmosphere with staff dressed in cute outfits, many interesting..."

Irina Milana

"This is one of the best restaurants that I have been to in my lifetime, everything was great! The setting is beautiful and the staffs are more..."

Pengzhe Chen

"Came here for dessert the other night.We ordered the trio (banana & toffee, NY cheesecake and lemon meringue pie) for $20. My favourite had..."

Mun Clair

"I love this place, the hotdogs here are my absolute favourite and the overall service and atmosphere is always kind and welcoming. 100% recommend..."

Abby

"Lovely atmosphere and lovely customer service. Food is good but not for the price we have to pay for. Dessert was absolutely amazing - highly..."

Foodieee

"Yum! There’s so many things that I would like to try!! I had the cheesecake over the weekend.. it was well worth it. DELICIOUS. 5/5 will come..."

Heather Logan

"Yum! Is all I have to say about this place we had the chicken salad sandwich the toasted rueben & poutine the rueben was deelicious! the chicken..."

HeyItsDollo

"When you have no idea what you want to eat in the Auckland city, federal deli is the best place to go! Great service and staff always helpful..."

Tastewithtingaling

"On a busy Saturday morning, Federal's doors were open and an early lunch beckoned. Federal Delicatessen is what I imagine a New York diner to be:..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Great service from Nayla. Recommend the lox latkes and treyf! Bottomless cold brew also was a perfect choice. We also got a table immediately and..."

Ed

"BETTER THAN DENNYS ACROSS THE ROADMy last review for this eatery was 2.5/5...I have to say this time round I tried more dishes..."

Tony Ma

"Absolutely awesome!Great food and everything in perfect keeping with the deli style. Couldn't fault the service, the Joe, the pie, the poutine..."

August

"Buzzing atmosphere and great service. I have been to this restaurant several times and have left happily full each time. My absolute favourite is the..."

Jay

"A great little place tucked away near SKY City.My Partner and I came here on a weekend after a long eventful day all we wanted was some..."

My Food HQ

"Wow! What can I say about Federal Delicatessen? A whole new sensation for my taste. That chicken salad sandwich was so good I literally had to slow..."

Carlo Enrique

"Lovely atmosphere and decor, and amazing service.A perfect rating is well deserved for Federal Delicatessen. Service was impeccable as the..."

Vanessa Chong

"Federal Delicatessen is such a cool spot! When you step inside you are transported to an old American diner! All the staff are dressed up too and..."

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"The Fed forever ❤️❤️❤️ not a bad word to say about this place, at all. Incredible food, amazing drinks, fantastic service, coolest vibes..."

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"Super handy location, quick and friendly staff. Ordered to takeaway. Great turnaround time, not too fast (so you know it hasn’t been pre-prepared),..."

Zina Govaerts

"One of my absolute favourite places to go to! There is a dairy free and gluten free menu, the atmosphere, decor and outfits make you feel like you're..."

Dini

"Situated close to busy Queen Street and right across from Casino Hotel, this cafe’ is a gem for both classic and modern reinventions. Having a..."

Sam Kc

"This is my favourite restaurant in the whole of Auckland! You MUST try the poutine and the NY cheesecake! Everything else on the menu is amazing too..."

Anna Maria Stringfellow

"Came here with my partner for dinner!! We ordered poutine fries , chicken sandwich with crackling and a fish sandwich with dessert trio of three..."

Gnxsta23

"One of the places I like to eat at when i'm in town. The seating is really nice and cosy especially the booths. My favourite food items are the..."

JJ Jenkins

"Conveniently located next to SkyCity. Serves scrumptious breakfast. Mind you their portion is huge but you can ask for half portion. Had..."

May Li Koo

"Went here for dinner with a fairly large group (11 people). Service was really lovely and quick. The poutine was amazing with a good amount of sauce..."

Emma

"Food was really good, better than I expected, for the meat dishes you get to choose large or small. Portion of the food were big, for a really good..."

Leonie An

"We got the NY cheesecake and lemon meringue pie! The cheesecake was rich and flavourful but not overly rich that it was sickening and the base was..."

Heojoseph99

"One of our fave brunch spots in Auckland! We love their smoked hash, and the whitefish sandwich - they accomodate to a lower carb option by serving..."

Chomnomnom

"Had a dinner gathering with a small group of friends on a busy Saturday night. Luckily we were given a table quite quickly and the staff were nice..."

Sharon Kan

"This place has a great vibe! Very friendly staff and amazing food.We had the half roast chicken, veal schnitzel and some fish cakes for starters..."

Julie Ginjoo Han

"Come here for poutine every now and then- always super amazing + good vibes but other menu items never quite live up to the sides. Overall always a..."

Sophie

"Definitely nice food but experience with service is mixed. Last Sunday we were greeted by a blonde girl at the entrance. We asked for a more..."

Laura

"Love their desserts, especially the caramel popcorn and their cheesecake! Poutine was a bit bland and too salty. Overall a great place to go to if..."

Lo9ve3r 4s

"Amazing food and service. They take pride in ensuring customers are well looked after. Staff are incredibly efficient and hard working...."

Christina

"Went on a Sunday and the place is packed. The griddle pancakes were fluffy but moist and dense. The cinnamon butter and strudel nut crunch..."

Kate

"The wee wait for a table was worth it. Truly felt like we were in a NY diner. The food delivered. Again and again, we kept asking for the menu to..."

Jocheli015

"Federal Delicatessen doesn't do bookings and I've been trying to go but has never been lucky enough to snag a table. On Sunday night, I finally was..."

Gerhard Joseph

"When you walk in, it's another world. It's busy but the staff are efficient and look cool with the retro uniform. The Ruben sandwich is delicious...."

Miura Elikana

"The restaurant looks great, just like a 1950s New York deli might look, right down to the uniforms of the staff. Classic American deli menu, I had a..."

Gus

"The service was second to none. The waitresses were very kind and accommodating always making sure we were comfortable. Had the best ugly bagel which..."

Kasanita Kini

"Such a shame the well recommended pumpkin pie was taken off the menu some time ago.Ordered combo three way including NY cheescake, banoffee &..."

Vivienne_Moo

"Our family comes here as a treat and everything we have had has been absolutely scrumptious. The steak! The fish hoagie! The roast chicken! The..."

LSnag

"Amazing amazing fries they have! Everyone in our group couldn't stop thinking about it after! Hands down the best fries in Auckland! I'm pretty sure..."

Saphic Chan

"Came here again looking for the best New York cheesecake in town, for my own taste.The ambience is cool, have yourself a Seinfeld sitting..."

Jeffie

"Fantastic service followed up with great food. Was busy when we got there so we had to wait, was touch and go as it was our first time here , but..."

JPule

"Amazing, delicious food everytime deff my top for all restaurant. The staff are feiendky and always there when ya need them, your glass of water is..."

Elaine Bird

"One of my favourite places for drinks. Love to be here once or twice a month. Amazing ambience. Friendly and quick staff. Highly recommended....."

Deepinder Bahia

"My go to place for cheesecake. Their classic New York baked cheesecake is a must try! The biscuit base is lovely and crunchy and goes perfectly with..."

Dxlche

"My number one stop in Auckland. Service is awesome and love the chicken and stuffing sandwich. The fries are so good with gravy and cubes of cheese..."

Sharon Harvey

"Such a cool place! We went on a Tuesday afternoon at 11:30 pretty much perfect timing before the lunch rush happened. Really nice food. Love the..."

Sarah-Ann Hardacre

"We have been eating here since it opened. Federal fills a big hole in the market for eateries that are consistently good but down to earth. We are..."

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"I've sat on this one a while in purpose. The concept is perfect. It's the only place in ANZ where they have got the concept right, a true deli style..."

Rebecca

"Traditional American street food. NY Cheese cake and spit roast chicken is a must try. Nice waitress with cute uniform. Would come back try some..."

AKL Food Lover

"Love this cute little American styled diner. The chicken sandwich is a must but you have to get it toasted it's so much nicer!! Rueben sandwich is..."

Samantha Gemmell

"My friend recommend us to this place - didn't know such a fancy place in CBD. Just like you are in US when you get into the restaurant :)Good..."

Kombie Stanley

"Who doesn't love the Fed Deli? It is what it is and it does it well. Staying wired on a the bottomless Havana $4 filter coffee always makes for a..."

Mysticmojito

"Wonderful place to have a quality dinner! I love the cucumber cocktail, and the lamb goulash was extremely amazing, would love to visit again if they..."

Jaleh

"Federal delicatessen is a very well know place by most of Aucklanders. It's located right in front of the sky tower on the CDB.The place..."

Eduardo Dias

"Whenever we stay in the city we always come here for a late breakfast or lunch. My favorite is the crispy chicken sandwich , coffee goes down well ,..."

Turei Smart

"Federal Delicatessen is a casual American style restaurant with a menu serving sliders to smoked meat. Be warned, this place does make you feel like..."

Picky Piggies

"Get their pie platter of three pies for just 18bucks instead of 9 bucks per piece! Pies were heavenly good and a must-try chicken sandwich as well as..."

Mindylow_

"This is our favourite deli in town. Their chicken sandwich ugly bagel fries with gravy and cheese curd to die for. Always really busy but staff are..."

April

"Been to this place with my friend and we got a booth to seat. The atmosphere was like a typical American Diner with an open kitchen. And we..."

Jade0289

"Searched pumpkin pie and wah-lah! Where else but a classic American eatery to find not just one but three! Their dessert trio is to die for. I'm a..."

Ann R

"Walked in on a busy Saturday brunch hour, didn't get a table at first so was told to 'come back later' but the friendly lady called us up within 10..."

AJ

"Very friendly welcoming service & a clean & tidy restaurant. Not so keen on the filter coffee but the food is always fresh & delicious and there are..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Great service and atmosphere! Never disappointed with the food. Usually busy so you may need to wait for a table, although it's definitely worth the..."

Helen Mach

"Delicious for takeaway or dine in. The desserts are the star items here. The only thing I've tried that hasn't been awesome is the poutine. Thin..."

Violet

"First time we ate here we were blown away with the quality of food and service. Best place to eat if you are near Sky Tower. Everything was delicious..."

Carlo C.

"Delicious! Loved the smoked meat (or pastrami whatever u like to call it). Similar taste to the ones I had in Montreal a few years ago. Poutine is a..."

Lambie

"My first time at the Federal. Located just across from Sky Tower so as expected, it was packed. Great vibe and friendly staff. Tried the Best Ugly..."

LilMSunshine

"I'm yet to have a bad experience at The Fed. The staff are amazing -. always going above and beyond to make your experience a good one. Food never..."

Erin Berryman

"Food 5Service 5Ambience 4I absolutely love the food and cocktails in this place! I have been here for both dinner and breakfast...."

Pania George

"Breakfasts are on priced on the high side, but the blueberry hot cakes, salmon with hash browns and breakfast bun were all very good. The place..."

Hooray4bread

"I loved this place. It's got all the friendly vibes of a classic American diner bar. The fries that comes with gravy and cheese block was so good...."

LuciferTSN

"I've been here many times. Every time I've had great service & great meals. Today I had the fish sandwich washed down with a cola & lime soda. It was..."

Ms Jones

"The atmosphere of this restaurant is amazing. American diner inspired and even the waitresses dressed the part! Prices were pretty affordable...."

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"Updated review: had the buttermilk pancakes recently. Absolutely delicious and big portions too (3 full pancakes). Came with peanut butter and syrup...."

Ffionachua

"Perfect restaurant size and atmosphere, caring yet not invading staff. Incredibly good tasting and sized food, for much more adequate pricing than a..."

Marcel Rocked

"Visited this place with my boyfriend and I found it to be a neat place! The staff were all super friendly and helpful, and the thing I loved most..."

Yujin Song

"This place never disappoints! I always go back for their poutine which is always superb. It is good to go with more people so you can get lots of..."

Bella Qian

"Went here last night for dinner with my best friend and we both loved it! I had the chicken salad sandwich and she had the turkey on rye. We shared a..."

Jessica

"I love dessert pies, and having heard a lot about FedDel's sweet pies I knew I had to have a go. Stepping into the location was quite breathtaking,..."

Cheapster

"Hubby and I enjoyed this place very much! We were seated right away despite it being a busy Friday night by awesome staff. Our spot at the bar..."

Siobhan

"Warm, outgoing staff, delicious and bottomless coffee, unique and quality food. The salad with orange in it was a taste revelation to me. The food..."

Joey

"This place is so cool! The atmosphere and vibe is exactly how a restaurant should be and everyone is friendly and in theme! A group of us shared the..."

Tessa Hall

"Sometimes you just need a bit of Americana in your life. At times like this you either want to head off to a drive-in movie or plonk yourself down in..."

Hungry Auckland

"One word: POUTINE 😍 Seriously if everything else turned out to be gross (it didn't) my review would stay as is because of the amazing chips,..."

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"This american themed diner speaks volumes with its attention to detail: the vintage interior, the waitress uniforms, the beautifully made food. The..."

Fiona

"love the food here, fast service, great staff and yummy finger food. Quite cheap, fed the 3 of us for approx $80.The Cheesecake is very nice. overall..."

Manoj Patel

"I think that everybody, foodie or otherwise, has an eatery which they feel really taps in to who they are as a diner. For some it may be the quick..."

Saskia Yates

"Dined here Sunday night and the place is packed! We were fortunate enough to get a table for two. Nice vibe and ambiance, fast service and great..."

Nathalie

"Only been here once but the meal is so so memorable. I had ordered roast chicken, potato salad and latke. All 3 dishes were cooked to perfection -..."

Angela W

"Traditional place in the heart of Auckland, Federal Deli was one of those places that could live out of its fame. But that's not the..."

Diogo Reck

"Good food. Lorde came in and walked past, that was cool. Really helpful staff, even went as far as to suggest we not order the large portion of the..."

Food Plz

"Really like the American theme of the place, the waitresses walking around refilling up your coffee really was a scene out of an American movie! Food..."

Eugene

"When we arrived at the place it was full so we had to wait for 15-20minutes for a table. I ordered the root beer while I waited and it was amazing. I..."

Ellynn

"Amazing! The fed delivers each time I dine here. Their poutine is the best in town, hands down the best gravy! The chicken is heavenly and also a..."

Winnie Luo

"Went for the $25 "Restaurant of the month" special menu for 2 courses include chicken and dessert pie, chicken was cooked to professional and dessert..."

Chelsea

"First time to visit this place and had one Auckland Restaurants Month special 2 course meal for $ 25.00 last night. Normally, the total price for 1/4..."

Michelle Hwang

"Been here a few times and can't help but keep going back for more. Food is ALWAYS amazing, no matter what you order. Service is mostly good. You must..."

Fiona Ong

"Coming back to Auckland for a quick visit, I was dragged by my sister to check this place out. It was one of those cold nights but when did that ever..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Good food. Good ambiance. I can highly recommend then Turkey Meatloaf. And the Pumpkin Pie with a Root Beer finish was just the perfect..."

Nadim

"I come here pretty often for their poutine. Their poutine is better than other places I've tried. NY cheesecake was delicious! Very good..."

Potatomatoes

"Food is OK, but the cheese cake is the best ever in the whole Pacific. It bring tears in my eyes from delightness.i never cry over food.that is..."

Sash Grigo

"I went here for lunch on a weekday and had the best sandwich ever (whitefish), love the endless coffee too, can't wait to come back and try..."

Lucy

"AMAZING!!! Toasted Reuben (pastrami) was fantastic!! Poutine was outstanding. Great service & adorable ambiance. Veal schnitzel was really good as..."

Krista

"Love the idea of an american diner theme and how the staff dress up as well. Would definitely recommend their pies/cakes (really enjoyed the pumpkin..."

Carmen Yong

"Came here for dinner after work on a Thursday night. The place was very full, we had to wait for about 10 mins before we could go in. I ordered the..."

Julia Zou

"Love the atmospherr, the food, the service, and the uniforms. I usually come down here for desserts (esp the banna&toffee pie). The only downside of..."

Sabrina Chae

"I've always wanted to go to an American deli, with the huge stack of pancakes and the bottomless cups of coffee. So we finally went to Federal..."

Mezza

"If there is such thing as a food obsession mecca I have found it. Federal Street Deli is dangerous, and I'm hooked. Let me start with my favourite..."

A Libra Perspective

"Delicious food, awesome atmosphere & friendly staff.. What more can I say? The poutine is amazing and so are the sandwiches. Cannot wait to go back!..."

Samantha

"When we got there, i was very busy but out of all of that we were looked after instantly. The food was so tasty and the service was 10/10... Always..."

Andrew Woods

"Great social place for lunch and not to mention it's really cute inside.Service is always good here and I love the outfits or should I say..."

Maye Elle

"Came here the other day for dessert with a friend. It was pouring outside and as soon as we stepped inside, a friendly waitress took our umbrellas..."

Carolyn Kim

"Great atmosphere, fantastic service - all the staff seem genuinely thrilled to be working here. I cannot compare to authentic NYC delis, but we came..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"First time at Federal Deli and upon entering, I was straight away acknowledged and give a set. The atmosphere within is an awesome, retro American..."

Becca Callaghan

"This place rocks. I have been here twice now, once for dinner and once for breakfast. The food was magnificent, coffee divine and the service..."

Marc Mostert

"I had a rare free morning today so decided to head back to Federal Street and try out Al Brown’s other restaurant, Federal Delicatessen. It is..."

Cedrin Law

"My personal favorite in Auckland, everytime I come to NZ, this is a must. The Food is simply divine, Food orgasm like. The pastrami left me..."

MrJan

"We came here for dessert the other night. I couldn't make up my mind about what type of cake slice I wanted, as there were four choices to select..."

Mat

"Pastrami heaven! Myself and my partner started with the schtix before moving on to the Montreal poutine and the toasted Reuben. The meal filled us up..."

Simmo

"They say American diner though, as far as the music was concerned, a spliff and rasta hat would go down well in there.Food was good, staff..."

Tommy Ocean

"Been a couple of times now so thought I'd write a short review. The coffee although made from Havana isn't anything spectacular. The food however..."

Vivek Katial

"After our visit on Sunday afternoon I'm kicking myself for not coming here sooner. We had to wait about 20-30 minutes for a table but they took a..."

Michele

"Wonderful place to grab a bite and drink with friends.Lovely selection of beers and cocktails. My friends thoroughly enjoyed their fries..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Got here for breakfast with friends. The pan cakes is soft and tasty, blueberries are fresh. I love the beef one more than the fish. But everything..."

Kiky Eng

"The food was very tasty one of the best I had in Aukland. The price was reasonable and the service was very good. Everything come very quickly. The..."

Nikki

"Food was amazing. Chicken sandwiches all round with the poutine. We loved every bite. The wait staff were a bit over the top, not sure if someone was..."

Trish

"The poutine was really good and it was my favourite that night. I also had the best ugly bagel, street dog & roast chicken. I didn't really like the..."

S

"This place is close to work so very convenient. I have been here on numerous occasions and service is always great. Their selection of smoothies is..."

Ridad

"First time going to The Fed and it was amazing, nothing could be faulted! We were seated straight away (although was prepared to have to wait as they..."

Philip Doyle

"Best sandwiches in the world!!! I love everything about this place... the stylish decor, fantastic service and amazing food. Definitely order the..."

Maggie Law

"Judging from the times I've been here - fed deli can do no wrong! Food is great, people are nice.We were sitting up on the bench and could see..."

Natasha

"What a little treat this place is! The American Diner interior and theme is very cool, keeping it nice but casual. My only time eating here was at..."

Kelsie Smith

"A classic American setting. Good comfort food. I particularly love sitting on the bench and watching chefs preparing the food. Do try their trio..."

Christian

"My go to place :) we went to Federal Delicatessen to grab a bite, again it didn't disappoint. This time we ordered the roast chicken in..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Fed Deli is somewhere that I have been to many a time as it is one of the few places that offers late night food that isn't Chinese or fast food. The..."

Ash.

"I really cannot find anything to fault about this place, hence the rating! I was so excited to visit the Fed after trying their chicken hoagie at..."

Victoria

"Visiting from Melbourne and wanted to try this food establishment that sounded quite hipster.Cafe was quite busy on a Thursday afternoon but..."

Avolette

"Oh my giddy aunt 😍💕 I have a sneaking suspicion my life has been changed forever from coming here... Decided to finally try this place out..."

Monique Porteous

"I'm new to the city and after having heard so much about this place, I had to go see for my self what the fuss was all about. I really like the small..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"Their poutine and NY cheesecake are the things that make me keep going back to this place. The atmosphere is like a traditional diner. It is a great..."

Issie

"I went to the Federal Delicatessen when I was entertaining a Canadian friend. She heard that they made poutine, so we had to try it out. Naturally...."

Kendel

"Delicious food and reasonably priced! Poutine and pumpkin pie are divine and I definitely recommend! The atmosphere is cute too, a really nice place..."

M-J

"We come here regularly and the staff are always friendly and attentive. They constantly fill up our water and we never have to wait long for service..."

Yoonikorn

"The Federal Deli is one of my favourite late night hangout spots. Located right outside skycity gives you a nice view of the skytower and the..."

Edmond Shen

"Yum yum and double yum.Bustling and full of American diner style with swanky pizzazz.The service was friendly and attentive to detail with..."

Caroline Williams

"Amazing atmosphere and friendly service. Obviously popular because they were really packed lol. Had the NY strip steak and the lemon meringue..."

Temi Taio

" With.over Three hundred plus reviews written about this place,with most people goin "ga ga" about the food and products,with most reviews written..."

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"Located opposite the sky city hotel. This unique restaurant is set up like an 80's American diner, even the waiter and waitress are dressed the part...."

Hungus Girl

"Stopped by since a friend was hankering for some poutine. We came by around 1300 but we didn't have to wait long for a table. lots of interesting..."

Benedict Uy

"Every 3 or so months I have to go into Fed for lunch - the reuben and poutine are just too good to resist ! The service is great and the beer..."

Ryan Orr

"LOVE LOVE LOVE this Auckland joint and always try to go when in town.I have never had a dud menu item and there is something for all..."

Philip Reeve

"Cute place, love the atmosphere and vibe. The decor is nice and how the waitors/waitresses dress is awesome.Food is always good, service is..."

Alexandrea Maxwell

"As the brainchild of Al Brown it comes as no surprise that this place is excellent. I have never had a bad experience here, the staff are always..."

Sasha McCormick

"Have been here for both late night dinner and early morning breakfast and while both experiences were different, they were both fantastic. Get the..."

Hannah Wilson

"The American diner inspired restaurant is always packed, so make sure your friends get there on time, lest you get kicked out for overstaying your..."

Vivi S

"I would definitely recommend this place for dinner. Fantastic food. Located right opposite sky city casino. We had the fried cauliflower, veal..."

Josh Law

"When I conjure up some "friends", we come to this establishment and eat the food here because they have food here and it's pretty good.My..."

Cookie

"YUM, YUM, YUM! Stunning meals. We popped in there yesterday felt like some lunch! I had the Chicken Sandwich, which is something i would never order,..."

Food For Thought

"Dinner at the Fed Deli last night was wonderful. The ambience was lovely with many American touches. The menu was extensive and had plenty of..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"I've been here twice and have chosen a variety of dishes, both from the brunch and dinner menu. The decor and atmosphere is relaxed, authentic and..."

Janice Zumba

"Really yum food although a little expensive for what you get. The Reuben is delicious and the pies for dessert are delicious!! Definitely a great..."

BrianWilliams

"Great service, very friendly staff, have been looking forward to coming here for a very long time and I have to say our sweet tooth picks were just..."

Charlotte Olofai

"First time at Federal Delicatessen. The place is very busy as we went there around 12ish. The restaurant have a very retro and vintage feeling to it..."

Joanna

"Federal St Deli never fails to impress, awesome good food and the cheesecake has to the best in Auckland. Has a great buzz and the staff are all..."

Josie Lu

"My quest is to find the best cheesecake in Auckland, so I've been researching and eating but I've only just started today.... Anyway, I went to order..."

Justine Klassen

"When you walk in, from the cosy NY diner atmosphere and busy workers with their cute uniforms it is really a unique dining experience in Auckland. I..."

Thegreeats

"The toasted reuben, chicken salad sandwich (for dinner no-less), and the Montreal poutine were all pretty good. I think however the highlight was the..."

Food Baby

"One of my favourite places in the CBD for lunch or dinner. I always try to order an old favourite and something I haven't tried before, very rarely..."

Emma W

"This one had to be a 5/5. Perfect experience. We were attended by a friendly waitress (a good start). We ordered a chicken roast gravy, turkey loaf ,..."

Live2Eat

"This place is themed like an American diner. All the women are dressed as if they were transported back into that era. Nice and clean and definitely..."

Linny

"I fell in love at The Fed and his name is Chicken Salad Sandwich..he was a mouthful but I could take it!! Generous portions of crispy skin chicken..."

Manic Diner

"Now officially one of my favorite European (American) restaurants! The staff are friendly and know what they are doing, the set-up is beautiful and..."

Heidi Chapman

"An amazing selection of unique foods, great for breakfasts! Some of their specialities, like breakfast griddle cakes are well worth the..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"Have been wanting to go here for a while now and made my way after a gig last Friday night. By the time we got there they were only serving the late..."

Tarina

"If you live in Auckland and haven’t heard of this place, you may want to check it out. Federal Delicatessen is in front of SkyCity and besides..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"I came here for my brother's birthday dinner on a Wednesday night around 6:45pm and it was buzzing. The restaurant doesn't take booking unless for..."

Olivia C

"Fantastic customer service. Had ordered pastrami, salmon bagel and turkey sandwich. Excellent flavor of their pastrami. The turkey sandwich very good..."

Lawrence Lun

"Breakfast was a treat. Griddle cakes with berries, crumble and cinnamon butter! Yep - that's a good start to the day. The rhubarb and muesli with..."

Laurie Ellul

"Came here for dessert as Depot had a 1.5 hour wait, couldn't decide which dessert - thank goodness for the choice of three. The banana toffee pie was..."

Miss Persistant

"Best New York cheesecake (with strawberries) in Auckland city! Do try it if you love a rich cake.Ambience is amazing!!!! Diner style where..."

ShoRt

"Packed with hearty flavour which the bread stick soaked up. The clams and fish was cooked well and not overcooked which I often worry about. Nice..."

Travels4Food

"We had such a good time eating here! The food was delicious and the crockery was funky and very clean. I enjoyed the taste of Montreal with the style..."

Jamie Cameron

"Intended to visit for breakfast a few weekends back but ended up doing lunch in this beautiful restaurant/diner with a few friends. Deco is..."

Marlanda Mar

"Friendly staff and we got the famous strawberry cheesecake and banofee pie with caramel popcorn which was very yummy ! We were at the federal street..."

Richie Chewy

"Six of us went to Federal delicatessen for breakfast before we go on hiking today. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff are extremely..."

Jojobaby

"Have dinner with my friends here. Fantastic atomesphere and service. Ordered salmon latkes, cured salmon is very nice but the potato is a little bit..."

Leon Jin

"It’s 10.30 am, you have a lunch time restaurant reservation at 12.30pm but you’re feeling hungry after staying up during the red-eye from..."

Theycallmemaggie

"This restaurant have been on my watchlist for a while and was definitely worth the trip. For appetizers we got the duck liver parfait, it had a very..."

Betty Diao

"One of my favourite places to eat in Auckland, food is sensational!!!!!! LA DINNER in Aucks plus more - Al Brown you've done it again. Go in and soak..."

Alwayseating

"What a great concept! We went here for breakfast and in typical al brown style found a menu packed full of originality while staying simple. The eggs..."

EpiCurious

"I don't know what it is about them, but I love NY Delicatessens. And the Federal Deli has brought that whole vibe into Auckland.Friendly..."

The Wanderer

"I love The Fed so so so much!!! the atmosphere is amazing, they have done amazing in recreating an American Diner!! They can get very very busy at..."

Sophie Ly

"This place is a little on the expensive side of average pricing but the menu is super good! The times I have been here, I always order the poutine!..."

Tbroadley

"BEST CHEESECAKE EVER'!!! I think apart from the price. Everything else is perfect. A lil bit overpriced for like mains etc. I had the potato..."

Ezzz

"Excellent food and coffee, and great looking little place, you can very easily imagine you are somewhere in NYC instead of the middle of..."

C F

"I have been here for brunch and lunch a number of times and will continue to return! While the menu isn't that exciting I always find the food to be..."

Kezia Lynch

"Funky, hip, classic American styled diner. Have been here a few times and always am satisfied. Chicken sandwhich with crispy skin and a gravy dunking..."

R & A

"The staff a very attentive. The food was really good I think it's great but not 10 out of 10 but still 9 out of 10 for perfection that is big. Ask....."

Jonathan Towers

"I was very impressed with federal delicatessen. They have tried to create an American diner style eatery and got it right with the filter coffee..."

Lucy Wills

"Been here with my long time no see friend. It's a nice place to stay and chat for long time, really. Last time I order 3 way combo, with cheese cake,..."

Anastasia

"The fed sets out to provide a specific archetypal dining experience and it delivers on point. It smacks of careful consideration and the finer..."

Goldilox

"Came here for lunch with my friend yesterday, the atmosphere here is very American and relax. We ordered salmon latkes, a chicken sandwich, a street..."

Di

"Went here for a work lunch yesterday and I must say it was really good! The atmosphere is really cool though it is extremely loud inside so we sat..."

Alysha Bower

"Walking in you can immediately feel the cool American diner vibe and the staff are friendly and super attentive! I got the gridle cakes (blueberry..."

Stephanie Ly

"What a refreshing difference to the same old same old. The atmosphere is certainly addictive and the customer service out of this world. And of..."

Bronwen Anne Wilkinson

"Located two doors down from the Depot, this American diner style cafe is hit for breakfasts and a quick bite to eat. I didn't expect much when i went..."

Biohazard

"The american diner vibe and service was excellent but the hotdog was too small for the price. The banana toffee dessert was delicious though. Would..."

Lucille Sia

"Came here for dinner the other night! I got told that you can't make reservations for less than 8 people so I was worried it was going to be full...."

Razelle Icaro

"Al Brown has done a great job with this place and I totally loved the pastrami sandwiches with mustard! great vibe and ambience about the place and..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Sunny evening, ordered Smoked Kahawai Cakes with red wine. The best feeling. Friendly staff, fantastic environment and quality service. Not..."

Sharan Dhanala

"I had heard a lot of hype about Federal Deli and so was skeptical that it would deliver, but I was completely wrong. The service was friendly and..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Good service. Food was good too nice to share with a group of people. Got the hot dog, roasted chicken with gravy and the steak. Prices are quite..."

Judy Chhy

"Super impressed by old mate Brown's get up here. American/deli style food is a well documented favourite of mine and I felt these guys hit the nail..."

James Ford

"The poutine... Keeps me coming back, amazing every time! This place has attitude--it's a time-warp, quite true to a classic New York-style deli. The..."

Campbell Ecklein

"Another spot with a cool selection of food on the menu. I liked the Reuben sandwich and poutine. Really enjoyed the 3 slices of pie 🍰 Always has..."

WWW.KINGOFCHEATMEALS.COM

"NEW YORK.This place is NY style/themed which is a nice change from the usual cafes around. I came here over a year ago and tried their most..."

Melissa

"Came here for a late dinner with the work mates as we had heard good things about the place. The food didn't disappoint, bit pricey for the amount..."

Charlene Weaver

"I came here a few weeks ago on a weekday for breakfast. I had heard a lot of good things about this place and I definitely wasn't..."

Ryan Lal

"This place is really strange: it's not like a genuine Canadian (or US) deli, more like a movie set or like somebody's imagination of what a deli..."

Solarflare

"First time here. I think it's a really good place to relax and have a desserts. Really love the atmosphere. The staff here are very welcoming...."

Michelle Chua

"Quirky place to eat in SkyCity- traditional American dinner with great friendly wait staff, bottomless coffee with 2 choices and great classic food! ..."

Jaffa

"I'd been wanting to go here for so long and o boy it did not disappoint eh. It was a tues but still so busy ??? Definition of goin up on a tuesday I..."

Gemma

"Food was delicious! Service was pretty good we just had to wait a bit for our food as it was busy but well worth it as it was yummy. The desserts..."

Erin Brown

"We went here on a busy Sunday morning for brunch, and since they don't take bookings the wait time was supposed to be 45 mins. We were pleasantly..."

Denise D'Sa

"I really enjoy the theme here. It has an American diner setting, which is a new look to the Auckland restaurant scene (or so I think). It is hard to..."

Tevita

"Dined with a friend and elected to sit outside. Although it was a chilly evening, the benefit of the overhead heating was a very welcome addition...."

Mary Underwood

"This is a pretty cool & unique place, like an American diner. I heard the poutine is a must try so we ordered it, but it was really salty. I'm keen..."

Misty

"I love the experience of dining at The Fed. The waiters and waitresses are always presenters well and nothing is too hard. They go the extra mile to..."

Ricky Jack

"Why not grab a seat in deli to have breakfast in weekend morning. Nice supreme coffee, sandwiched with pickle or have ny cheesecake.Vintage..."

William Chiu

"Wish I could have fit more in! The Rubén was fantastic, but managed to get my spoon in my husbands Motza Ball soup a few times too - give the..."

Bianca Lazar

"It took me much longer to get to the Fed than I would have liked. It really does remind me of a traditional deli. The sandwiches are..."

Paul Evans

"Every time I have come here the staff have gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure we had a good time. They are always willing to move..."

Lucy Anderson

"The home of Filter coffee only! Lucky that it is very good and a great start to the day. If you are looking for something different for breakfast..."

David Boshier

"Winning dish - poutine. The chicken was also a delight.Full review here:..."

Jo

"Fed St Deli as we call it, has become our regular especially for "The late shift" - Fridays and Saturdays the kitchen stays open til 1am. Perfect for..."

Lisa Reynolds

"Consistently good. Two words that ensure that the Fed remains in my sure fire goodness eating list. Curds and gravy on fries? Yes, am a convert...."

Auckland Foodie

"This is one of new and absolute favourite places in the city :) Went lunching last time and shared a large poutine between two and two other dishes...."

FoodieOodie95

"Checked into the Rydges this afternoon on our "Facestuffing tour of Auckland" and wandered down Federal st looking for the Deli. Only a hop,skip and..."

Simon Kearsley

"So I wanted to try this place out after reading reviews online.I dragged my partner here one day for dessert because I wanted to try the..."

Miss Alesana

"Potato on potato?Everytime we go here I order fries and mashed potato with gravy we dip the fries in the mash and eat em might sound a bit werid..."

FoodLoco

"My friend and I went along to The Fed after, what shall we say, a "big" night out after the rugby. We shared a plate of poutine, I had the white fish..."

Anna Hinehou

"Bannofee pie is crack! Everytime I feel like having dessert, I always think about that lovely slice of banana and toffee pie or the lovely cheesecake..."

Erika Bayangos

"Came here for my 21st food crawl😁 we had a half chicken and poutine. It was like heaven in my mouth....almost had a heart attack. The staff were..."

Shelly

"Came here once for dinner and dessert and the other time for breakfast. Both so impressed with the restaurant! REALLY reminded me of new..."

Xtina Cassidy

"Love it here. Took my sisters who was so excited to go to an Al Brown restaurant. They had breakfast salad morning glory. I ordered off sides. Good..."

Louise

"A nice American style diner right by SkycityWe decided to dine here for my birthday and we left quite satisfied. It was a busy Thursday..."

Mandy

"As soon I walked in, I was speechless at how amazing the restaurant looked. I havent been to America before, but it looked just like the classic..."

Jen Lin

"Amazing food and service, with the exception of the pumpkin pie, which is rather bland. Seems common that the pumpkin pie is a bit of a..."

Stephen Sheehan

"A fantastic place for a quick bite to have in a very New York style sitting. The hot dog was delicious, but comparing it to the price was expecting..."

Raffi

"- Very cool theme (NY Jewish Deli inspired)- Every dish was delicious- Highly rec the cauliflower salad and pastrami- Must try the..."

Foodarella

"I seriously love this place! We ordered:- fried cauliflower - poutine- NY street dogs- iceberg wedge saladI..."

Anna Daley

"This was an amazing find! The American theme - decor, uniforms and menu really works. Great service, ambience and food. This is a popular place and..."

Rosemary Cook

"They have best desert so far I had.Best customer service and amazing vibe. enjoy having food there.If you looking for American food it's a..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Pastrami is unbelievably good. Better than NY! Big call i know, but... So good.All this place needs is an espresso machine to make it the..."

JS

"Been here twice. Really great service. Food is bit pricey but totally worth it. I would recommend to plan well ahead as this place is always busy...."

Salvin Singh-Prasad

"Federal Delicatessen is one of my absolute favourite places to go to for dinner ( as you can see from the photos, I've tried almost everything..."

Kellie Lee

"I've been to Fed Deli a few times. I really love the atmosphere; the staff are so friendly, the place is warm and comfy. The food is really worth the..."

Charlotte

"Went in for a late lunch early dinner and experienced great customer service from the minute I walked in all the way through. Honestly the best..."

Simone Halstead

"Loving the vibe here! Really liked the overall combination of warm yellow lighting, bubbly waitresses and cute seaters on the side! Entree: Didn't..."

Annie Ren

"Really enjoyed every experience so far. Sat inside for the first time and the booth was quite tight for 4 people. Luckily the wait staff let us put..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"Great food and great atmosphere. I found the food a tad salty though but overall very good. The service was good and staff was very..."

Jessica Li

"I ate went in a fried chicken crawl with my sister o her birthday and decide to try this place. We lived the vibe you get in the restaurant. The food..."

Lucinda Thai

"OH MY GAWD. Hands down one of the best desserts I've ever tried. Customer service is excellent and staff are friendly! Affordable food prices. Not..."

Tan.ned

"It was ok, we came here for a late night bite. Tried the hot dog and a slice of pumpkin pie. Nothing extraordinary, hot dog was small but relative to..."

Victoria

"I've been here a few times one for brunch and the last time was for a late lunch.I love the diner theme of this place. From the decor to..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Tried convincing friends to come to the fed many many times but because of what the menu says they were a bit iffy....HOWEVEROnce they saw..."

Stephanie Balsom

"Amazing setup, awesome customer service and yummy food. Ordered poutine and a hot dog...so delicious! Was a bit disappointed with the size of the hot..."

Doreen Milo

"Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. I have been here nearly once a week. I always get great service and the booths would be my favourite..."

Amanda B

"The back story: I first went to "The Fed" with a friend who was keen for bagels and milkshakes. Indeed a salmom bagel and a peanut butter chocolate..."

A Culinary Affair

"Super place. Food is great and it is matched by the ambience. Staff is full of energy and accommodative. Been here a number of times. Will go again..."

#1

"I have always wanted to eat here but didn't realize that I've walked passed it everyday for the pass year on my way to Uni; it's right opposite the..."

Brenda Phu

"We had a fantastic experience at Federal Delicatessen!The atmosphere of the place was buzzing and lively, and our staff was very friendly and..."

Cindy Wu

"Delicious food, good service and pleasant atmosphere. The chicken sandwich has included cartilage last couple of times though...Pickles are..."

Vika Dorokhova

"Next level Reuben Sandwich and authentic Poutine. This place has been one of my highlights of my NZ trip! Will definitely be coming back again every..."

D

"One of the best restaurants in town. Great service, interior design and very cool American theme. The food is also really good. Especially love the..."

Woo-Min Lee

"To be frank, it was quite a delightful experience. In saying so however, for those who loathe loud and busy environments, dining here may be a poor..."

Audric Kam

"We like the place the decor is very New York deli .good pastrami and very good rye bread.The lemon meringue pie is a winner..."

Gaetano

"Good service and good food, portion sizes are good. Only dish that was not a standout was the Turkey Meatloaf. The Bloody Mary's here are awesome!..."

Emma-Jane Bates

"Never heard of this place until my friend took place and it was great! Really nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend the turkey rye..."

Beth Owens

"Their dessert and fries are recommended. Other dishes are average. Quiter environment than depot. Dont need to make reservation. Average $30-40..."

Zoe Huang

"The service here is exceptional, staff are so friendly and attentive We had the 3 pie combo and it was mind blowing Highly..."

Brooke Wilson

"Amazing ambience, friendly staff! Must try the Chicken Sandwich and the super awesome pan cakes! Top it off with the Filter coffee (Havana)..."

Anupam Singh

"Had the griddle cakes and the supreme bottomless coffee. Very delicious and filling! Service took a while but it was peak time. A few vegetarian..."

A

"Nice brunch at federal delicatessen! We arrived at almost 1:15 and we thought we had already avoided the crush, however to our surprise, we still had..."

Shirley Yu

"Whilst in Auckland for the weekend, I had far too much choice when it came to where to eat. For brunch with some blogger friends on Sunday morning, I..."

Lulacorn

"My partner and I both agreed these were the best cooked meals we'd ever had, the meats melted in the mouth and neither required more than the..."

Paige Eriwata

"Excellent customer serviceYummy foodWe ordered a lot of dishes including dessert between 3 people and ended up only paying 25$ ea. So defs..."

Gianina Castro

"I love American Food - I have been meaning to come here forever - well, since it opened, so this was the perfect opportunity - the pre-movie dinner,..."

Bri DiMattina

"Really great experience. Love the food and the busyness of the room. I had the Reuben which filled me easy! Great flavour and loved the bottomless..."

Love The Experience, Love The Brand.

"A group of us enjoyed the Deli Man Dinner before heading to the Deli Man screening on Saturday night.The Fed is a popular place and it’s..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I have been wanting to go to The Fed for so many years now, particularly after being told about the 3-way combo of pies. I grew up with true American..."

Asad Naseem

"Definitely a cool place for the young crowd! I can see why it's popular... The soup was very tasty... But we probably picked the most plain thing as..."

Donna&Shane

"I've heard nothing but good about this place, so finally ventured into the cold to check it out. We went in for coffee, and ended up getting a couple..."

Amanda Hailwood

"Finally someone had opened up an American diner styled restaurant!!Their poutine is sooo good!! The fries are crispy yet soft in the..."

Aniva Huang

"We went to "Singin' in the Rain" last Thursday and had decided on post-theatre supper at Federal Deli (after checking out a few places online) as it..."

Lochbuie

"My wife and I went to the Federal Delicatessen late last night (9.30). The place was humming but they found us a table immediately. We shared a..."

Austin

"Fed Deli is a bit of a no brainer. The drinks, the staff, the food – no trouble. It’s so good to have a place to fall back on for consistency. It..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Definitely one to save for your cheat day, federal deli is somewhere you simply cannot go easy. The food is absolutely delicious. Casual, yet..."

Laura Hunt

"Ordered clam soup, chips with gravy and cheese and the turkey sandwich. The soup could've used less onion. The chips were tasty with the creamy..."

Jamez Hill III

"I love the trio of pie! That and the milkshake are excellent. I'm so glad they've reopened. The waitresses are really lovely and friendly too...."

Tash

"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Came here for the famous trio of cakes! We had NY baked cheesecake, pumpkin pie & banoffee pie with popcorn. It was $18..."

Jean Lee

"Was here last night for a business dinner. Service is excellent. Food comes out in good time. The dessert ? of banana n toffee pie was the best..."

Jay

"This place was amazing. The food, the atmosphere and the service. I really liked the style they had going on there, me and my party were very..."

Chris Fernando

"This is the perfect place for when you want something tasty but don't want to go anywhere too fancy. I love how simple and honest the food is and the..."

Shannon T

"Very nice environment and lovely staff. I had the poutine and would recommend one. Is not as good as the original Montreal poutine, but almost..."

Tarcísio Pinhate

"The Fed opened at 5pm last Saturday serving the all-day menu on reduced hours as construction continues. I trust the Late Shift and weekend brunch..."

Johnine @ HaloHaloAtbp

"The Fed is a staple weekend and late night eatery. I've been here countless times. Everything is great but you can't go wrong with lox or any..."

Chloeeatsitall

"This place is amaze-its a shame it's closed due to fire- on a big night out or before going to events in town this is a wonderful place to start or..."

Chloe-Mae

"Have been here twice now and have really enjoyed the atmosphere, thought it might have been a tad try hardish but it was actually really cosey like a..."

Sophcrp

"A good breakfast with a nice cocktail. A chef name PJ made a lip smacking sandwich for me and my brother. Nice ambience and the..."

Sumit Rawat

"In search for dessert, I had heard along the grapevine that I would not be disappointed by this place.We took a seat outside, near the..."

Lennie L

"Myself and my partner were in Auckland for the day to attend a meeting - We used the Zomato app to find a good place to have lunch. Federal stood out..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Tasty tasty food. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for simple yummy meal. If you thought chips and gravy couldn't get any better, try the..."

Jane Smith99

"This place blew me away. I honestly felt like I'd walked in to a 60's diner in New York. The decor was authentic, the music was exceptional (totally..."

Eden Wood

"Best cafe in Auckland!. Amazing food.. We went here twice during our 3 day stay in Auckland.. I wish there was a restaurant like this in..."

Renata

"A decent crack at a New York deli concept. Popped in for a late night meal after arriving in Auckland. The server was very nice and let us know we..."

Jason H

"Well executed concept. They've spent some coin and it delivers serious restaurant quality deli food. Not cheap but the quality is there. One of the..."

Hung Dong Long

"Loved my brunch at Federal Deli! As it was a beautiful sunny day, my partner and I chose a table in the outdoor seating. To begin, we had salmon..."

Sophia

"It's always good to have a place that is consistently good It's very cool to step in the door and you already feel like you're in an..."

The Incredible Edible

"Awesome place for a casual catch up dinner with mates. We got a bit greedy and managed to get the waiter to order us a 4 way dessert platter from the..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Seriously good pies. The lemon meringue is damn good. The pumpkin pie requires a particular set of taste buds...I recommend the poutine...."

Moon

"The Federal DelicatessenThis is the place you go to when you’ve done bad on a test or had a horrible day, it’ll never fail to lift your..."

Richard Tran

"Great place to eat. Loved the food! All of it! We will definitely be back - the service was friendly and not too pushy. Would love to take more..."

Pete Nicholls

"This place never dissapoints. Food is always good, no matter what you get. Tho, I do prefer the full menu compared to the break menu, both are good..."

Iamcii

"Love the American feel to this place the atmosphere is great and even the outside seating is great the food is so good defiantly American :) I've..."

Phoenix Brown

"Awesome theme and awesome food! The Reuben sandwich is always a go to for first timers here with a side of the poutine:-) the grilled cheese with..."

Anna Harding

"Went and had lunch here on Weds. Great experience and an excellent choice available. We had the fries with gravy and cheese, a salad and the turkey..."

Moggie

"I've tried this place 3 times and yesterday was the first time I was a bit disappointed (first time tried it for dinner). My schnitzel just didn't..."

Candy Boy Food Journey

"Been here a few months ago for a late night treat.Great service, funky atmosphere. You will feel like you have been transported to an..."

Where.iate

"excellent food. Great ambiance. Loved it!Reasonably priced and great setting. specially enjoyed the cakes there. If you want to visit a busy..."

Ankita Maheska

"I have been to the Fed five times now and each time has been an absolute delight. The staff are always amazing - perfectly attentive and a little bit..."

Elese

"Heard so much about the place that we decided to give it a go. The food was yummy despite being disappointed with an all-day brunch menu-..."

JaimeC

"I'm a big deli fan and was hugely disappointed with this pastiche. We dropped in for lunch during the week. The home-made pastrami in my Reubens..."

Flowergirl69

"My husband and me came here one night before we went to a comedy Event at the sky city,We hadn't eaten all day and thought we might have dissolved if..."

Chloe Franklin

"Loved it the minute we walked in. We had an aisle table near the counter and could see everything being made fresh and it was great. I went with the..."

Muffin Mum

"Came here for brunch alone and the atmosphere is fantastic. The waitresses and waiters are friendly and aptly dressed. It's quite busy around 12 so..."

Kenzi Yee

"Can't even put into words how bad ass this place is, the decor , the theme , the service , the food! Omg the food! 10/10! I'm drooling thinking of..."

Big Cheese

"Not offering espresso in my book is not a go these days but there very busy which is a good sign....the staff are friendly. Great atmosphere and nice..."

Coffee Lover

"i love the whole retro american diner theme of fed deli. everything is super interesting to look at and the whole concept flows through the place,..."

Michelle Tan

"Excellent breakfast menu, think I've tried them all at least twice. Enjoy the coffee, Havana :-). Good service friendly staff and a great..."

Chomp

"Came here for breakfast last week and as usual was not disappointed. This is our favourite spot for Sunday brekkie. Thoroughly enjoyed the morning..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Yum yum, such a cool restaurant, you instantly feel relaxed when u walk in and the staff are so lovely, the food is just as relaxed but packed with..."

Marilyn Moore

"I dined at the Fed on a late afternoon and was seated promptly by friendly staff. The waitress was very accommodating when my companion and I wanted..."

Angela Liu

"This place is great and a favourite for a lunchtime eat. The Poutine and Ruben are great to share. We always have one of each between two and a soda..."

B D H

"If you want that "American/NYC feel" while dining, go to this place. It's full most of the time but we were able to get a seat right away. We had..."

AngeLi

"I think I've visited Federal Delicatessen before, like few years ago I forgot now, upon my partner's recommendation, since he loved the Poutine and..."

Charica Roche

"I have never been to an 'old-school NYC Jewish delicatessen' before, but if they are anything like Federal Delicatessen ("The Fed"), then I am..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Recently I was at a conference in Auckland and took the opportunity to sample the Federal Delicatessen. I was impressed on my several breakfast..."

PeterMS

"A crowd favourite, Fed Deli has got to be one of the trendiest locations in Auckland's CBD. The service is impeccable and very friendly, making a..."

Marina S

"Overrated. It seems like from the moment you arrive, their job is to extract as much money from you as they can, and get you in and out the door as..."

Neil Young

"I like that you can turn up to this deli at any hour of the day, and there will always be something there to delight you. Yesterday we went at 3.30pm..."

BMG

"I have had their poutine a few times, a really yummy side dish. Besides that, I have tried their lemon sole and chicken mains,really enjoyed the..."

Thefoodloverrr

"Pleasant surprise to find it lives up to it's reviews! Great Smoked salmon ugly bagel and Latkes, bottomless coffee and a tart lemon meringue pie..."

Fiona Moore

"Really cool place and theme throughout, service calibre very high as well. I would suggest this to local people wanting to get an idea of Montreal..."

Jason Montreal

"Updated review: 4.5O Ok, I got it wrong, kind of! Since my last review, I have been to Federal Street Deli two more times and have now given my..."

LucyGoosey

"Went here for lunch with friends Place looked great nicely decorated .I had the greenpeace bagel it was very nice good..."

William Shah

"This place is an absolute gem. First time here and everything was on point. I ordered the mish mash which had fried potatoes peas corn beef and a..."

Dondon3000

"It's not Thai or Indian that's the latest craze, but Americana, with a number of new places transplanting American style diners and restaurants here...."

Frank

"food, service and environment are perfect inside! food is awesome! love the caramel banana pie, the hot dog and the chips! very nice place! will go..."

Perlie Hu

"I finally popped into Federal Delicatessen for breakfast on Saturday morning (along with the rest of Auckland). I wasn’t initially planning on..."

Oli Dowthwaite

"The Federal Deli is one of Al Browns delicious eateries in Auckland. It's a take on an old school NYC Jewish Deli open early and closed late. We came..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Most amazing bagels that i have ever had...."

Elina.m

"Al Brown certainly knows how to do it. Fed Deli is always a favourite, especially for late night foodie adventures, open until 1am Thurs-Sat. Never..."

Jemimah

"Every joint that Al Brown has opened has been embraced with fervent adoration and it’s no surprise why. Dining is casual but with a certain flair..."

Heartshrooms

"Came here on a weekday for brunch, but they didn't seem to have their usual brunch menu for some reason.Service was good, albeit a bit slow even..."

Oisin O'Reilly

"service 3/5 ( one of waitress was rude for us. And she forgot my order)environment 4/5food 4/5cost performance 4/5drink 5/5My order : clam cioppino..."

Mira

"Been there twice. The decor reminds you of an American deli. Service is fun and friendly. Food there might not be the healthiest but it's so good!..."

Bettina Tran

"I have been to Fed Deli many times for drinks and dessert but tonight was my first time for dinner. I am always so impressed with this place, from..."

Amy Webb

"Food was excellent. I had the pancakes and they were delicious. Too much for me so a friend polished off the third one. We had to wait..."

Jacqui Murdoch

"We visit Federal Deli every time we go up to Auckland and will be visiting again this weekend coming.We love the vibe, the service, the..."

Ellen Place

"Went for dinner. Then went for dinner the next night. Wanted to go for breakfast next day. My One True Love is USA born and our other dining..."

Annie McD

"Came here in a whim when we didn't quite know what we were in the mood for, and we weren't disappointed. We had the reuben sandwich and the..."

Jasmijn Liekens

"I went for dinner/date there last night we sat in a booth and I could talk easily unlike Food truck… it was cold and rainy outside the welcome was..."

Bradford J

"I love this place. The Mish Mash Hash is a regular treat for us on the weekends, along with a great Bloody MAry. My only complaint is that the..."

Cindy Buell

"Had an early dinner here on Friday, and it gets five stars easily from me. Lovely friendly staff, huge ambiance, a great menu, what's not to love? ..."

Wolfie W

"I love this place, have been there three times and I'd definitely keep going.The pancakes are delicious, thick with a yummy topping. The..."

Nicky

"It's hard to rate something a 5. I have to for this place though, because after several visits, I can't fault them on anything.Food was..."

Fleur Peps

"I would give this place a strong 4. Atmosphere: 5/5 - Everyone eating here are happy, casual and enjoying their meals. ..."

Rachael Marie Gee

"While The Fed seems to be part of the "American diner theme" fad, it does it damn well. The waitstaff, dressed in 1950s(esque) atire, add..."

Chris Baldock

"Lovely, tasty, quick-serving meals. Attentive, friendly waitresses - all in all - perfect service! Highly recommended to all as a place to get your..."

Adeline

"Really enjoyed the lunch experience with my mates today, had the pastrami sandwich, great decor and ambience, really busy - first day opened I..."

David Parussini

"I came here for the first time and was really impressed. We ordered the veal schnitzel, fries with cheese curd and gravy and the slaw which were all..."

T Pritchard

"I love this place!The service was excellent and friendly, and showed us to a seat after only a 5 min wait on a busy Saturday lunch time..."

Nicole Coles

"The Fed - A reason to wake up for breakfast/brunch on a Saturday! :)You'll love their: 1. Old-school NYC deli style..."

Jade Lim

"I have never had poutine fries before so a can't compare but as far as The Feds fries go these are DELISH! Spit Roast chicken nice and..."

Bernadine Phillips

"I've wanted a real Reuben sandwich ever since I heard of their existence. I wasn't disappointed. Homemade pastrami and plenty of it, (think smoky,..."

PhilOS

"Totally authentic New York deli feel. Really interesting food options. My latkes were beautiful. The coffee is very good and bottomless! But best of..."

Rozanne D

"Nice ! good food, and nice ambient . Just like the name delicatessen. Will definitely go again..."

Amanda Choong

"Delicious reuben sandwiches, amazing desserts, spectacular service. A really great experience and after having just been to the famous Katz's Deli in..."

Carol

"Went a few days after opening. A welcome addition to the Akl dining scene. Only gripes - Pastrami was great but would have been good if more thinly..."

Bob

"Well done. Pretty much perfect. Excellent environment, great service, well needed concept in Auckland. Food, well what can I say, excellent choice..."

Lisa Garrity

"I have been hanging out for the Fed Deli to open - and the first visit on opening day did not dissapoint :-)The hardest thing was to decide..."

Elle

"Turkey anyone? Probably the only place in New Zealand that offers turkey meat sandwich. This place has the feel of an authentic diner that you would..."

Tyla Shi

"Came here on opening day with seriously high expectations: as a devotee of Schwartz's in Montreal I knew The Fed would have big shoes to fill...."

Olivia Fogarty

"Great place if you want to sit and chill and have great dessert. Does have the best banoffee pie and all cakes are to die for!!!Would go..."

Esther Song

"I could come back to Federal Deli every day if I was the type of person who could eat the same thing over and over. The food is so good. My favourite..."

Lisa V

"The very first time I visited The Fed, it was to catch up with an old colleague from work. I was so impressed. The service was great - we were..."

Kershia

"Wandered up to Fed Deli for dessert one night fueled by a craving for pie & a promise from my colleague of Mad Men atmosphere. The deli did live up..."

Fain Feasts

"There are so many American inspired restos at the moment. One of my faves is definitely Fed Deli which has that fun American diner feel to it. This..."

Jennifer Manalo

"I'm a frequent dinner in Fed, love the bottomless Coffee, the best Cinnamon Rolls in town, very good Chips with Gravy. I was surprised when I saw..."

Andre Cesar Botelho Vidoto

"Came here for brunch with one other (12pm, Sat) and were seated quickly (phew). We got one of the free standing table in the middle, which felt a bit..."

Lillian

"Good food with such a great service , nice ambience , late night open on weekends .Must visit once..."

Jasjeet Singh

"This is a cozy restaurant just across Sky City. I asked my friend to go here for a catch up because I knew that they serve NY cheesecake and I was..."

MS LKDG

"What can I say? The nuts and bolts of this great new addition to Auckland's dining scene have been very well outlined by previous reviewers. I ate..."

Flyingkiwi

"Fed Deli's desserts are to die for. Go for the triple cake combo where you can choose a selection of 3. This place does consistently good..."

Jenna Wee

"I have wanted to try out Federal Delicatessen for awhile and headed along there this morning with a friend from brunch.It is an Al brown..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"This centrally located eatery opposite the Sky Tower never looks as busy as Depot next door, but behind the closed double doors lies a hive of..."

Nom Nom Panda

""The Fed" is a great place for the classic American diner food with a kiwi twist. I recommend this place for a late night feed and/or dessert date...."

Lisa Edgar

"Federal Delicatessen is a charming little diner in the Auckland CBD. interior is stylish with the 1950's touch it gives a great feel to your..."

Fridayu

"My current favourite. It probably should have a 5 but that means there can never be an improvement even if I have no idea what it could..."

JustOneMore

"Federal Delicatessen is an American style diner restaurant. I almost felt as though I was in the diner in Twin Peaks, the waitresses outfits are..."

Rebecca Smith

"More restaurant than diner, Al Brown has come up with another winner on Federal Street. Go for breakfast or lunch if you are eating on a budget. ..."

Cheap Eats

"Al Brown is the Midas of the re-invent in the Auckland restaurant scene; everything he touches turns into gold. Depot has set the standard for casual..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"If you thought you'd need to buy an expensive plane ticket to visit Katz Deli in New York in order to recreate 'When Harry Met Sally' then think..."

Eat It Auckland

"Stepping into Federal Delicatessen was akin to stepping back in time. Although it doesn't take bookings, the wait isn't long as there is plenty of..."

Lucy Eats

"Stepping into Al Brown's latest culinary venture - Federal Delicatessen - is not quite like walking into any other restaurants in Auckland. Designed..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Have been there twice for lunch. Pickled pork tastes fantastic and special! With a crispy crust and tender texture of pork. Hot dog is very..."

Daisy H

"Service & the atmosphere is great. The food is nice enough but they are tiny and a bit overpriced. The NY strip steak is nicely cooked (medium rare)..."

Johnny Montoya

"This restaurant was very enjoyable. The servers were friendly, the food was delicious and the vibe was very eclectic. We had a tuna melt, a bagel..."

Margo Prodan

"Fed Deli is my go-to for poutine in Auckland. I always order a small plate and a sandwich (either the reuben or the chicken salad sandwich). The..."

Karyn Ann Udanga

"Great menu options here. We're a fan of the fish option, when will Al bring a seafood restaurant to Tamaki diners? The quality of produce is..."

Braam Compton

"Auckland's Katz Deli. Nearly the same ambient as in NY's famous deli. Well, the Pastrami sandwich is way smaller but a bit more delicious. I had to..."

MkkPyro

"Perfectly located next to our hotel, Federal provided a perfect stop for quick bite before exploring the city. An open kitchen gives a great view of..."

Mitchell Bidois

"Best cheesecake in town unmatched by any other place! Ordered two full cakes for an event and everyone agreed that the cakes were the highlight of..."

Annie F

"American diner vibes with a nice selection of food. Food portions are slightly smaller compared to elsewhere, but otherwise normal sized for Asian..."

Edgar Wong

"Love this place would defs go back. Different food then what you would usually find in Auckland. An American vibe and staff are great. We loved the..."

Sarah K

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Makarand Paranjape

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Smharpz

"Shared between 3 people, we got two mild baked butter chicken, 4 garlic naan, lamb chops and chicken 65. The portions were massive and..."

Sharon Louie

"Cold nights call for some legit hot Indian food with my lovely bunch of colleagues !😝 This is now my favourite restaurant for Indian cuisine..."

Annie Low

"This is our favorite indian joint in central Auckland. We came here after lockdown and they have expanded big time. We ordered garlic naan, chicken..."

Sophie Wang

"You will never be disappointed. The value is not comparable to any other curry house. Once in 6 months for..."

Dev Choudhury

"I think it is the best Indian restaurant in Auckland. I love chilly chicken and lollipop chicken so much, and my parents are big fans of their..."

Ariel

"I loved the buffet at Paradise, the staff are super friendly and so much choice. Plus it’s a buffet, what’s not to love? The naan is made fresh..."

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Leon Tan

"Its been a few years since I’ve had Paradise and they are as good if not even better than I remember. Theres so much to choose from the menu and..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"yummy food! authentic north indian food :) wish the garlic naan was a tad more garlicky but no complaints. they also had free containers for..."

Beatrice

"When craving a good curry or korma...this is the place to go. I’ve eaten a good curry in Delhi,India & Paradise Lamb Korma truly took me back..."

YumTum

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Hunter Yang

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George Wu

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Altynai Saralaeva

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Tachelle Leach-Wahanui

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Sean Theroux

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Sonny Gough

"I was super excited to try Paradise as I had heard so many amazing things about it! I ordered online and went to pick it up and it was evident how..."

Megan Browne

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MariaToday

"I have taken friends to Paradise restaurant confident in the continued quality of the food and fair price. The onion pakoras are legendary and while..."

Gold Card

"My very first time trying Paradise and had an enjoyable dining experience.The Lollipop Chicken is always a frequent mention and highly..."

The Sweet Tooth Fairy

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Lauts

"I think they did everything perfectly. Nothing at all to complain about. The lovely smoky flavor of the meat, the combination of fragrance of the..."

Pig Cat

"I've been here a couple of times, from recommendations from friends, and I have never been disappointed by them. The only issue was the seat we were..."

Louise

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Arianaaa

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Jacqueline Brasfield

"Authentic Indian food restaurant recommended by all my Indian friends. Food was always tasty and customer service was great. Their buffet was super..."

LilianMonaghan

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Dannyandsami

"Best Indian cuisine, the meats and naan bread were tasty and very delicious. They had a very good service and also their employees were really..."

Neha

"I have been to the buffet before and decided to give the dine in restaurant a go. The Indian butter chicken and naan were delicious, portion sizes..."

Jeannette Salim

"So far, this palce is the best!! I always ordered from the takeaway section, but it does not reduced its quality! For $12 you can mix and match 2..."

Fossil Enzi

"Went about 6pm and bought some butter chicken, lamb korma, garlic naans and rice in their takeaway store. Tasty food, meat in each dish were soft..."

Sam

"Best Indian food I’ve ever had, not to mention it’s a buffet. The value is incredible. I highly recommend this place as it’s the best Indian..."

Ming Shi

"tasty. love nan bread with garlic butter sauce in particular. everything a little bit too creamy. tummy gets filling so fast. cannot have too much...."

Vanessa Zhang

"Best casual dining (Indian) in central Auckland. I do worry that they use additives and colouring in their curries however the flavour and price..."

Aanahera

"I’ve been here twice. This is one pf my favourite buffet restaurant in the city. One of the good reason is the Free Parking. The food is fantastic..."

Samodalteovir

"Everything was so delicious and the portion sizes were very generous! I loved the jalfrezi chicken and chicken manchurian :) Service was really..."

Isobel

"Best curries by far. The meat is so delicious and tender, melting in your mouth. More importantly is the star of the show- the garlic naan...."

Rebecca Ly

"Yes yes yes! Best Indian in town! They have literally taken over every inch of Sandringham- but for good reason.Their curries and their naan are..."

Chan Can Eat

"OMGG have to say this is one of the best Indian restaurants I have been to!! I don’t really know about the feel though because it’s way too hot..."

Vedika

"The fact that theres dine in, take away and a buffet for paradise is a win/win for everyone! I loved seeing it grow from a small restaurant to a..."

Angelica Starina

"This place has been praised many times by different newspapers, media and bloggers the likes of Urban List, Viva, Concrete Playground even Stuff and..."

Ang Sarap

"Love the garlic naan and aloo mutter here! The portions were big and it was a pretty reasonable price. Service was good and quick and it wasn't too..."

Vic

"Awesome indian food. Buffet dinner is very good. being hyderabadi, i thought food won't be matching with that style but i am amazed with the way they..."

Venkat

"So good... good was beautiful... service was good... only downer is car parking but other than that... they rotate their menus on the buffet side but..."

Wiri Pvp

"I usually only visit the dine in and each time I have visited the food has always been delicious and filling. The service is very nice as well and I..."

Z Huss

"Amazing food, great service. My friend/family and I go here often and the food is always amazing. My favourite is chicken 65 and cheese naan. There..."

Swetha

"Yummiest food 👌🏻👅 must try chicken and mutton biryani really amazing taste 👌🏻👍🏻 one of the best chicken biryani i have ever..."

Simran Bhatia Maggu

"I’m just annoyed at myself that I didn’t try this place earlier. The food here is AMAZING!!! Super quality Indian food at affordable prices...."

CHIFAN.EATS

"in the heart of sandringham this place is a goldmine for Indian food.the food is amazing and the food comes out very quickly. they are..."

Samuel

"Be careful to get right paradise because there are 3! Visited the buffet for 20$ per person. Great value with heaps of choices. Love the unlimited..."

J Eats

"Good food is what drives everyone to a restaurant frequently and Paradise deserves that tag, Good Food, Freshly ServedNevertheless, There..."

Rahul Gopinadhan

"Had been served by friendly service and nicely presented food. Was a really popular restaurant although it was a weekday dinner. Parking available on..."

Coffee Macarons

"Went to the buffet night with my team from work, could NOT believe that it was $18.00 per head. Food was delicious and filling. Worth it. I don't..."

Riley

"Paradise has changed the Indian food dynamic. Never disappoints and always tasty! They are always the busiest spot on Sandringham day in..."

Prashant Datt

"Came here for dinner with a group of friends for the first time and it really was the best Indian food I’ve had!The only let down were..."

Saasha

"Went to the buffet which was at a really reasonable price. I loved Paradise because I got to sample many dishes rather than committing to one curry..."

Inaua Dean

"We have dined at the paradise buffet side a few times now and each time has been a 10/10 for food. A great selection on vegetarian and meat dishes...."

Felicity Williams

"Excellent food and variety. Always busy so hard to get seat on Sunday. Price for buffet is good. Need a bit more variety in sweet..."

Manik Mahajan

"Paradise is our go-to place for great Indian food. I just love saying let's go to Paradise!! 😁 I'm not a big eater of starchy carbs and I love..."

Cherisse Yang

"Food is still great but I don't like the way they have changed. Once they nearly overtook Sandringham they became arrogant. No more trying of the..."

Evilmaikel

"Best biryani in the town...well they have 3 joints, if you are in hurry, takeaway would be ur choice. if u want to spend some time with ur..."

The Food Lover

"Great food over here. Authentic indian food i ever tasted in new zealand. Perfect for dining ambience is very clean and happen ing. I would..."

Nick Dutta

"Nice and tidy restaurant.food was good and service was good too.i would like to highly recommend this restaurant to all my family and..."

Lucy71243

"For $20 and all you can eat buffet Indian food... who would complain?? Long queue and you better get there early, no bookings either! They give you..."

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"We often eat here - Paradise has grown in size - reflects its popularity - good food & not too expensive- always satisfying- today we ate the Lamb..."

Stanley D'Souza

"I've only had their Chicken biryani and butter chicken and i was nice, great customer service only thing is that this place gets crazy busy, but it's..."

Benji

"Tried the buffet. Delicious curries and naan bread. The food was so filling i was almost stuffed after my first plate. There was a long queue so be..."

Spyro

"It's my favorite Indian restaurant in Auckland. Their butter Naan makes me fall in love which I am a person who don't like pasta. I recommend..."

Andy Guo

"Best Indian place in Auckland. I was amazed by their biryanis and all the food available, chicken 65, harabhara chicken, manchurian chicken, butter..."

Carlos H. Leyva

"Quality used to be better before. Still highly recommend this one but could get very crowded. Best Indian food in Auckland. Great service every time..."

Upbeatbean

"Awesome food, great portions. Tried almost every dish on the menu. This place never disappoints. Love the food and the service. Highly recommended to..."

Prabhdeep

"I m here to watch T20 cricket match between India & New Zealand , and like all Indians I started looking for Indian food despite eating it every day..."

Panditg

"First time here and was very happy with our experience. The food was outstanding. Fresh, tender and in very generous portions. Nice atmosphere. Owner..."

Peter

"Well my gosh, best indian restaurant in Auckland. The naans are actually good not too thick and chewy and it’s actually cooked properly. Great..."

Omsaloni2003

"I love Indian food but only because to watch my weight I don’t come often. Haven’t been here for a long time but I’m writing this review even..."

Chris L

"Went to the Dine - In and got the chicken tikka masala, lamb korma, butter chicken, chicken biryani, lollipop chicken and naan. It was a lot of food..."

Emily Gossen

"From last month we been to the takeaway restaurant and dining one once or twice in week, in takeaway restaurant the girl which was tall and healthy..."

Rajvir Biln

"Best place to come if anyone is interested in indian cuisine. Most of the time it stays busy, staffs are friendly and food is yummy. We often go..."

Kratos

"Best Indian restaurant in NZ！Brought some visitors from Brisbane they said they haven’t enjoyed such delicious halal Indian food before! Good..."

Lily

"This is a very busy local place however this has to be THE best Indian restaurant I have come to. First, I love how they have a dining and takeaway..."

Dani

"I was told by a friend to try this place out and I am glad I did because it has the best butter chicken in Auckland. I went to the buffet side of the..."

Jgurl

"We live out East but we 'go the extra mile' here just to buy their family pack Biryani. At one stage, there were very little meat on their biryani..."

Little Borneo Girl

"Had the Paradise Biryani Combo and it’s really good. The best we’ve ever had!! We live in Botany Downs and it’s worth the drive. Definitely a..."

Yearoftherooster51

"I go here for the food and it’s always great. We always end up taking some home with us too as we don’t live close by. Definitely worth the trip..."

Carl DSilva

"We have never dined in but have bought takeaway. The food is yummy and very reasonable. Be careful with the spice even their mild-medium is hot. Also..."

Rockran

"No words....just love the biryani at paradise. No wonder it is the most busiest place in the Sandringham suburb. Sometimes I feel the biryani is much..."

Jayanth K Kommu

"Wow. Impressive. Lots of value for money here. Loads of variety and choices. Chicken lollipops were sensational. Only small rant would be all the..."

Nusaiba AD

"Enjoyed the food. The Paradise special Maneer masala was yummy and my friends thoroughly enjoyed the chicken Biriani. Parking abit of a problem but..."

Tammy Ockerse

"This restaurant has best value for money. We ate in their buffet restaurant a couple of times. Food was great with different dishes to choose from...."

Yprilg

"All our food was fresh and delicious. I would of given it a 5 but we weren’t able to order alcohol at the restaurant which was a let down. Apart..."

Pauline

"Very busy local in Sandringham.Little in the way of atmosphere, basic in its presentation and no alcohol on sale which is..."

Dale Spencer

"A great selections of dishes, lovely flavours and, huge servings. The Paradise special masala was really tasty, and the naan bread was great to clean..."

Gareth Neilson

"Being from Mumbai, I always crave for Northindian food.. and I heard a lot about this place and I visited this restaurant with my hubby and friends..."

Purnima C Nair

"Absolute Paradise with the most satisfying meal - savoured every morsel of the chicken tikka and scraped the cast iron for more! The curries were..."

E

"Called in here on Saturday 22 Septmber 2018 for a good feed of Indian food. We turned up as they dont take bookings & did not have to wait, we were..."

David Purvis

"If you love biryani and mughlai food you cannot miss this place at all! Fluffy buttery naans, creamy thick curries with generous portions of veges..."

Ankita Langa

"Paradise never disappoints, I strongly recommend them as the authentic Indian food restaurant to all friends. Simply love their Biriyani’s. the veg..."

Anitha Narayan

"Just had my brother in laws dinner from paradise takeaway, wow what a feast!!!! Everything was delicious nice and hot and very tasty!!! I will..."

Gnxsta23

"Taste resembles with typical Mughlai food in India. One of the best Indian restaurants in Auckland for sure. Value for money. Would like to visit..."

Drpallaviwange

"Very tasty buffet dinner. Everything was yummy. Some problems we face not related to taste. 1. There are 3 independent outlet take away,..."

Syed

"Best place to crash if you like indian buffet in auckland. Cheap and large portion. Advice high protein food and some are oily. Anyway worth for..."

Hasith Kandaudahewa

"Ordered their indian butter chicken (med), chicken dum biryani and garlic naan to share between the two of us. Butter chicken was not as spicy as I..."

Blackpearl

"We don’t know about you, but as the weather starts getting chillier in Autumn, we yearn for a cosy spot to settle down with a plate of steaming hot..."

Husk Creative

"Always a good experience ordering from here! Esp when you are craving indian food! We specially liked the green chicken curry and biryani! Its a..."

DEENAZ RAISINGHANI

"ALWAYS full but definitely worth a visit!! Probably should call them first for table availability :) Normally would order their chicken lollipops,..."

Afiqah Ramizi

"Came to the buffet for $20/adult (weekend price). I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and am happy to say that it’s well worth the price. The..."

Angela

"Really good and authentic Indian food. Their buffet is even better and so affordable. If they had more simple Indian side salad dishes selections..."

Sebastian Dreame

"Never eaten at the restaurant, but we get takeways from here quite often! The foods good!Place is always clean and busy! Good customer service and..."

Zac

"Have visited this place many times over past few years! Excellent food; authentic taste. Definitely one of the best places in Auckland for good..."

Michael Ranjitsingh

"Well it’s Paradise, the name says it all. Number 1 Indian restaurant serving close to authentic Indian food. Food - 4/5, good portion..."

Naziminator

"Went there for a work gathering. The lamb biriyani was very good, with just enough spices. The curry on the otherhand was just average. I would..."

Wilson Shum

"The food is always good. I tried the buffet this time as the buffet entry price and one meal at the restaurant is same. The taste of the food is also..."

Amugae

"Stoked to have been brought here by an Indian co-worker recently, and when I talked to my other friends about Paradise it seemed like their..."

Raymond Tiong

"Without a doubt one of the most popular North Indian restaurants in Auckland, Paradise was a place I just had to try. The overall business is..."

Orient Express

"Best Indian food I've tasted, all the selection seems authentic. A must get for us here is the mutton briyani, lamb paya, harabhara chicken. I also..."

Dee

"I Love this Restaurant have been here for takeaways a few times. The food is amazing, staff great. I didn’t give it 5* because it isn’t licensed...."

Carolyn Koloni

"Excellent as usual. Food is great and very consistent. My favourite place when I am in the area. This place gets very busy but well worth the..."

Sham Ladkoo

"Came here for lunch and ordered the chicken tikka masala, chicken dum biryani and roti and naan. It took ages to come out but the food was amazing..."

G

"Best most authentic Indian takeaway around. The catering for large orders is fantastic - we order on a Friday for work with multiple requests and..."

Sophie Ball

"Are you even Indian (or an Aucklander) if you haven't been to Paradise? I don't really know what Authentic Indian cuisine tastes like, but I'll..."

Jay

"Have had several curries from Paradise and everytime, the food is great. Love the mango chicken dish and that naan is the best.If looking for..."

Stuart McIntyre

"I order meal for 70 persons. The food quality and quantity was really good, guests like food. The food was delicious, sufficient and lovely...."

Muhammad Ramzan Anjum

"For 18$ buffet there’s nothing to complain about. Probably a little bias because I just love Indian food and I don’t think they can go wrong. Eat..."

Burunghantu

"One of the best curry place in auckland.Same owner for all 3 - dine in, takeaway, buffet. Food is always consistent and..."

Darren Big Belly

"My go-to place for Indian food. Never had any complaints about Paradise. Staff is first class, food is amazing and service is very professional...."

Manjunath Shenoy

"Every bite of that Biryani brings me closer to home. Never a time i would visit this place and not order biryani... Oh and don’t forget to try..."

Albert

"Hands down the best curry in Auckland, the long waits and lines reflect this. Best to get in early or order over the phone. The staff are friendly,..."

Steph Loves Food

"First best good Indian food experience in NZ.There was a time when we were addicted to eat multiple times a week... Long list of..."

JPK

"Large group at the buffet this evening; effortless experience & great service! Food on par with the dine-in restaurant. Well done, team - thanks for..."

Ethan M

"I had buffet. It was only 20 box. Especially naan(?) the bread was good. But plate is one for one person. No changes. I was full after one round so..."

Alice In New Zealand

"One of the best places in Auckland to have authentic Indian food. Indoor outdoor seating availble. Fast service and an amazing..."

Winnie

"Paradise takeaways are sooooo yummy but they need more stores. Our favs are lollipop chicken when they have some left and the made to order butter..."

OscoKove

"Paradise never fails to deliver on flavour, freshness. I always order the same and it always tastes good. They are consistent and clean. The only..."

Amber Hiroti

"Good range of curry's. Fairly basic ambience, but appeared clean and the meals arrived in a decent time. My daughter and I both enjoyed our meal and..."

Mike Currie

"Dined here for lunch and the place wasn’t too packed. The ambiance is good the place was clean and we were seated right away. We ordered chicken..."

Nathalie

"good place to dine for indian food. foods are great, slightly pricey but its all good,place is well maintained. keep it up guys. friendly..."

Mr4saken

"They have got good variety of food and well prepared naan. Buffet is really good but need to have services available upstairs as well. Its a bit..."

Neha.sumra

"The service is really fast, staff is nice and at lunch time is pretty cheap. The food is a bit oily but still, is the best curry I've tried in..."

Margot Vildósola

"Great food and big portions. Really enjoyed the Biryani and Korma. It's pretty cheap for the quality of the food. Would definitely recommend checking..."

Functor

"I was on a short trip in AKL. Friend of mine took me to this place. Really nice experience. We had to queue for a table on a Monday and that’s..."

Arup Biswas

"You are walking around in Sandringham, and suddenly you are welcomed with a intense heavenly indian spices fragrance, congratulations you have..."

Shreyansh Patni

"I like dine in the most !! There bhuna lamb n Indian butter chicken are the best. Bestest cheese naan in entire Auckland!! Owner n staff members are..."

Yuvraj Rajora

"Absolutely love Paradise Indian Cuisine! The food there is very unique from other restaurants I've been too! I love the theme of Hyderabadi flavours..."

Shayla Devi

"We went with the buffet option. I read a number of mixed reviews before we went so was a bit dubious. Can safely say we were not let down. The..."

Jordan

"When I came to new Zealand first I thought maybe iam gonna miss my favourite Hyderabadi biryani but here not. When my friends told me about this..."

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"It's amazing how Paradise is maintaining the food quality all along the years...I've been here in NZ for more than 4 years and I've been going there..."

Sajjadur Rafat

"We rarely eat Indian food, however, Paradise is an exemption. Their Chicken Biryani was the bomb and also their Butter Chicken. Plus, very affordable..."

Jnayncc

"Best in Town for Indian cuisine, always good on Quality and Quantity on a reasonable price tag. Will recommend the Biriyani and Chicken..."

Nibin Purushothaman

"Paradise in Sandringham has 3 parts: the buffet restaurant, the dine in restaurant and a separate purely takeaways spot! All three places are busy,..."

Matadors

"Initially this place was ok in taste... interesting how the music was clubbing but it is patronised by Muslim aunties and uncles.... Then I went got..."

Rayfaye Solomon

"Got takeout with a friend today for lunch.Was my first time trying Paradise and they had a butter chicken and naan deal for $8. The butter..."

Rosanne Choy

"First time at Paradise and it was so busy. Heard good feedbacks about this resto. There's a dine in and takeaway area separately. So we ordered..."

LilMSunshine

"My friend and I came here for a spontaneous dinner. We ordered the chicken masala and saag paneer, both so DELICIOUS! And of course you cannot call..."

Linlin

"I’m not really a fan of Indian cuisine but when I’ve tried their kebab,curries and their butter chicken I became addicted. Food’s flavour is..."

JeannePTang

"One of very few Indian restaurants in Auckland that I trust to have an amazing experience every single time. While I'm not an expert with Indian..."

Zeth

"Checked out the $17 buffet this evening. Given other reviews both bad & good I thought I would check it out for myself with Kay Vea & a couple of..."

Kai Mai

"We heard it was the best Indian place in town. It certainly may be the biggest and the most popular.   . A lady at the door asked us if we were..."

Vivi S

"Love the price, food and environment. Recommend for others. Love the selection of foods. Love the fresh naan and the service of good. Love this..."

Lucky Tangi

"Been here a few times and never disappointed. Always busy but always managed to get a table (perfect timing I guess ), if you have to wait, it's well..."

Manoj Patel

"One of the better Indian restaurants in Auckland. Authentic Indian dishes, great taste! Thinking about their butter chicken is actually making my..."

Real Slug

"This review is for both the takeaway and buffet. Regular customer of the takeaway. Although the ordering system is a bit inefficient and wait times..."

Jason Yang

"We went to the buffet one last night for dinner, really good selection for food and the price for it is good for what you actually get. The garlic..."

Marggie Pascua

"Really great Indian food. The curried were thick and creamy and the naan was fresh.Highlight was the lollipop chicken which was perfectly..."

Bella Qian

"One of best Indian restaurant in Auckland.I came with my friends, was super busy.Managed to get table after 40 min.the food quality &..."

ANKIT

"Very good food, semi auto-rickshaw, familish environment. Staff was nice, prices are average for indian cousine. Lacking of music. It have some TV..."

Pablo

"Beautiful curry and good value for money. We will definitely come back! One of the staff recommended us to try the buffet experience. Has anyone try..."

Andrean

"Finally came here after hearing all the great reviews on this place, I don't know why it took me so long to get here. The food was beautifully made!..."

Vaimoana Tevi

"Have you tried mutton biryani here... Out of the world.. Must try!Two options, either dine in or go for the buffet dinner.Buffet..."

Ameya Bantwal

"Excellent food, service, quality and quantity. Their biryani is simply heavenly. The customer service is really good and they don't hold back on..."

Farhaan77

"Ticking off one of the places we always wanted to try ----- curry buffet! Only $17pp Mon-Wed, drinks are at extra charge. You only get 60min dining..."

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"I had heard that this was the best Indian restaurant in Auckland and I think that it may just be. Had the Chicken Manchurian with Naan for lunch. It..."

Sadrina Yao

"Im not a fan of indian food but if its from paradise be sure i will swallow it. Amazing melt in your mouth food! The chicken lollipops are to die..."

Monika Maselusi Faaosofia

"We tried their outdoor catering service since we love their food. They lived up to their reputation. Excellent food with generous quantities. The..."

VJ Pat

"Love the fish Tandoori never disappoints. Their curries are some of the best I've tasted in Auckland. This is now my go to for Indian food! Try the..."

Toar Dotulong

"Good place for somewhat authentic Indian food. Menu is alright and the options are good. One of the very few places in Auckland where you get good..."

Arun Kumar

"Good taste and reasonably priced buffet. I go there sometimes to satisfy my tastebuds. Worth going for sure, both by yourself or with your..."

Yash Sharma

"I went paradise buffet on last week Monday. Food was tasty and the service was also nice... The little girl with the glasses (Sona or sova something..."

Arlene Sequeira

"I have heard people giving very good reviews about Paradise .I accept that the food is decent and it had amazing ambiance ,but I would strongly say..."

Prakash Prakash

"Great food, great price, great portions, great quality and most importantly great service. Note that this place does not serve alcohol, but there are..."

Meelz

"Best place to visit in Auckland for some good biryani n panner curries.Worst is here naan which is more of bread rather then naan.So..."

Darcarys

"The best indian food in Auckland. The curries are delicious. Every time iam in New Zealand i have to go and eat Paradise.The service is okay...."

SHAZZA A

"Absolutely delicious! The butter chicken and chicken biriyani are both worth coming here for. Definitely will not be disappointed with this place!!..."

Rav Chand

"We placed an order on Diwali for 40 employees and each had a completely different order, Paradise made the whole process so easy for us, they..."

Rania De Morgan

"Thought the food was beautiful, good value for money. There was so much did left after dinner, didn't feel full afterwards at all, prefect..."

Dini

"Paradise Indian Food lives up to its name... truly food and staff from Paradise! Salah helped me work out a perfect and generous snack box within a..."

Spin009

"Absolutely amazing food! I ALWAYS have to get the chicken Saag - one of the best I've ever had almost comparing to my mums! Also love their naans so..."

Shoulyn Singh

"I have tried menu order and buffet here. They both are good and famous. It is always crowded. I like naan the most, so I can eat unlimited naan at a..."

I'm A Foodie

"One of the best Indian restaurant in Auckland! Tried both takeaway and dine in and they are both great value for money with amazing authentic food...."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Visited here for the first time. You have to order and pre-pay at the counter. Friends were always talking about how good Paradise's..."

Minakshi Gupta

"*Dine IN****Been here many times, as it is now trending as the best Indian restaurant in Auckland so far. Talking about the food, the best dish so..."

Darryl Christian

"I have eaten buffet once, had takeaway once and A la carte once all in a space of 3 weeks, best ever chicken biryani and tandoori chicken, paneer..."

Kristal Sina

"I really liked the naan, which you could tell was very fresh. I did however order a mild dish and received what I believe was medium. And normally I..."

Brooke

"Came to the buffet on sunday, we came early but the restaurant was already starting to fill up. A big range of indian food, the naan is delicious,..."

HelenMeng2000

"Excelent place! Exceeded all my expectations, staff was super nice and food was incredibly delicious. It definitely worth trying. It is good to go..."

Yorgen

"Paradise has been in the top 10 cheap eats for number of years and I would say it is definetely true, if not top 3.I myself is not a big..."

Jessica Halim

"I've come here a few times to try different things on the menu incase the last thing I ordered just wasn't hitting my taste palate.I still found..."

Momo

"Hands down the best Indian food in Auckland. Must try their garlic naan. I have not really try other Indian restaurant after discovered this place...."

James

"Authentic indian food which made me so nostalgic. Ordered a biryani and it tasted like the ones from the streets of Delhi. The proof is in the lines..."

Suprizzle Fo Shizzle

"Amazing and authentic food. The naan was the best part and they make it fresh for you. There was a variety of curries and other dishes like fried..."

Aimee.

"great food, great place, great Staff. abolve all nice gesture to have food for needy people for free...I had a chicken Biryani from here. the RAITA..."

Abdul Hussain

"Amazing Indian food. Try the curries get some naans and tandooris and your evening is just great. Taste is true to the spice levels. Hard to get in..."

Thom

"Beautiful authentic Indian food. You get given menus at the table but order and pre-pay at the counter, which I don't mind because you can do it..."

Lucyeatsakld

"AMAZING!! Very friendly and helpful staff! Catered well for dairy free and vegetarian! Was recommended to go here and will definitely be back!..."

Sjaan Glas

"Paradise is my go to for Indian curry! They have a great range of curries that are super delicious - Just be careful with the medium hotness as..."

Ana

"Nice place with great ambience. We had dinner here and it was good experience. We ordered kadhi lamb it is cooked properly and taste alright, also we..."

Mantaran Kahlon

"I wish I could give them 10/5. For a foodie coming from India, this place is heaven, actually more than heaven. The food is tastier than..."

Mayur Sabharwal

"This place is so popular, they now have multiple branches, one for dine in, one for takeaway and another for buffet. I have only ever frequented the..."

Kiwi Eats Asia

"No point writing too much and all i will say that if you have their food specially the biriyani- you will feel like you are in paradise having..."

Sunvi Ahsan

"Paradise had been my first best Indian restaurant in the past. But it's moved to the second place as their biriyani is not the best anymore. But..."

Anish Ketty

"Great and affordable food. Specially Malai kofta- Must try. Tried Indian butter chicken as well. If paneer lover, then go for Balti panerr. So..."

Hardika Italia

"Good food to try specially for Indians and who are missing home, This is the place to be a home away from home for food...friendly staff,..."

Sagar Dani

"You can’t miss to not to visit here if in Auckland! Famous for havingthe Indian Cricketers and Others as their customers the walls are donned with..."

Divjot Singh

"If you want to eat good quality and consistent biryani then there is no place other than paradise. I am a big fan of their chicken and lamb biryani..."

HRS

"My favourite Indian joint for takeaways.As for Dine in you have to wait outside as they don't take booking. Being The most favourite and popular ..."

Tastytips

"First time dining here. The restaurant is spacious and looks very welcoming. The food are cheap and come in good portions, I had their chicken 65..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Paradise has three branches - Dine-In, Take-Out, and Buffet. We recently tried takeaways for a lazy night in, SO GOOD. Paradise really does the best..."

Chomnomnom

"Every time I go there, I promise myself not to eat too much. But you just can't resist. Really great food. It's not a sitting and having a..."

Lily

"Its been a long time Reviewing the restaurants... however we happen to be at this reataurant, Paradise and was amazed to see three outlets for..."

Mahek Pratik Gandhi

"We Always come here for a take-away and usually i just had the same thing so My taste buds got used to it.. butYesterday I came here on the dine..."

Iris Joy Ebasco Edic

"Loved the food. Authentic Indian cuisine at a good price. Cricket decor which is a bonus for any cricket fan. BYO drinks which is reasonable. Alcohol..."

Timena Muna

"I been here for lunch. Before i say anything, One thing is very clear this is great place with reasonable pricing. We choosen three curries, two dry..."

Param Singh Nurowal

"Experienced great food and wonderful service at the buffet on Monday night, I would recommend to all.the long wait times can be understood once you..."

Nikiflanagan

"Good food . However never take a cake there and ask them to bring it to ur table to surprise ur friend . They are really bad at it . They ruined the..."

Leo Dilshan

"My go to place for Indian food in Auckland. They have a wide range of dishes that cater from more Western taste buds (eg butter chicken, mango..."

Jason Fernandez

"I go often. Good food. Affordable. Good service. Everything tastes good. It's worth it. During lunchtime you can grab the lunch special for..."

Nina

"Food always good. Very busy always so service can be a bit rushed. We opt to go for takeaway now from their other store. Always flavoursome, bigger..."

Rupert Lethaby

"Best Indian resto here ub Auckland. I had the Butter Chicken and it was just amazing. Was a bit hesistant on going because I'm not a fan of spicy..."

Phoebenessity

"I think I'm the last person in Auckland to discover this little gem in Sandringham .... Love love love Paradise and Paradise Street. The Manager and..."

Christena Mould-Morelli

"Meanest feed I've had for good value. Narn breed made in front hot and delicious. Awesome service as always. Too full to stay awake now. The..."

Bella Morelli

"Great food and service. Fazal was the manager on duty and ensured that we were well looked after. Naan bread was very fresh. $17 buffet.. well worth..."

Natasha Kumar

"Food and Flavour: 4/5Ambience: 3.5/5Seating: 3/5Service: 3/5Value for Money: 3/5The hara bhara kebab is amazing. The butter..."

BonZ Loves Food

"10+ rating... great food excellent service, huge range of curries, nan bread made freshly, manager continually checking to see how we we're doing &..."

S Tauelangi Pole

"Amazing food as always. The gravy had too much of colouring though. Great hospitality and..."

Purnima Sudha

"Awesome！nice Indian food! I came here with my best friend who are a nice Muslim. We really enjoy this delicious meal! I think we will go to this..."

Zhengjihan9

"Value for money. Dishes were a tad bit spicy but flavoursome. Paradise starters and paradise special chicken with garlic naan was awesome. Will..."

Praveen Kumar Kurup

"Great place for a Indian food in Auckland. Extremely cheap and quality food. I love their chicken 65 which is probably the most authentic..."

Vikranth Madabhushi

"Currently lying on bed happy as. Ordered the mutton dum biryani, indian butter chicken, hara bhara chicken and 3 for $7 garlic naan. Rice doesn't..."

Kaoseumu

"Excellent food! Naan bread is fantastic and interesting to watch it being made through the window by the entrance. I notice lots of the reviews make..."

Morty Hall

"Awesome buffet if you're a fan of Indian and buffets and exceptional value. If I had to complain, it would be that the curries could do with more..."

Keith

"Excellent customer service at paradise buffet. The manager, Fazal, has amazing customer dealing and is always welcoming and the rest of the staff is..."

Mehak Janjua

"Love the dine-in qaulity of the food.Take-away is good as well but not as great as the dine-in though.The buffet is not of the same..."

Chirag Darji

"Excellent food and customer service at the Paradise Buffet. The staff and the Manager were very courteous and welcoming. The Manager organised a..."

Paramahluwalia01

"Needed to find a new Takeaway option for Indian food... Sandringham seemed the obvious place to start so we came here. Great takeaway layout shop......"

Donna&Shane

"Definitely deserves the praise. Best Indian food. Loved the chicken lollipops. Huge portions. We had about twice as much food as we could eat. Will..."

Fiona Thompson Finkle

"Here's the thing about Paradise; it is a regular North Indian restaurant with decent food and portions. But what sets them over and above the mark..."

Audacity2Write

"I think this restaurant is alright.Reasons are displayed below.Buffet I rate this buffet 3/5 The buffet is not very..."

Miss Lawrence

"Tasty food, great service by the friendly smiling staff, worth the drive all the way from Mission Bay. Well done to the management and the staff-..."

Buellsnz

"Our favorite curry spot in Sandringham. Try their naan breads with harrabara chicken. Has a real good kick. Love the new takeaway shop that's..."

Ann R

"Loved the food, the ambience, the service. Our favourite from the menu is the chicken platter which is served on a sizzler. One of the best..."

Mizna Afzali

"you go there to eat Indian food, period. Dont expect anything too fancy (specially if you are not cricket fan) and you will not be disappointed. Try..."

Harsh Vardhan Shrotriya

"This place makes amazing biryani as well as a lot of other dishes, the curries are so good and very tastey, i highly recommend it .I've been coming..."

Rosie-Glen Bellam

"Brilliant service from the Paradise Buffet !! Fazal (guess he's the manager) doing exceptionally well and taking care of customers !! Staff were very..."

Syed Ahmed Farhan

"Paradise is not the only indian restaurant in Auckland. Well looking at their q's it seems it is. Well done to paradise on their expansion..."

Food Reviewer

"This place has since indergome some renovations. I wasn't quiet able to find a different page for their takeout, dine-in and buffet..."

Joseph Taleni

"Fourth time to the buffet restaurant and twice in three days, including with overseas visitors. Great food, great range and the food gets better each..."

Sukumar Goswami

"Tasty food and good portion sizes. One of the best places to try Indian cuisine for sure. They have been consistently good which is rare. Off late..."

Gastrophilist

"been there with my friends, It was quite busy place, but as always food was delicious specially butter chicken and chicken noodles. Staff was nice..."

Amirul Shaikh

"We waited in queue for 30 minutes to be seated. I suppose it was worth the wait!The star of the buffet was the lollipop chicken. It was..."

Benz Chan

"Its been my go to Indian place for takeaways. Their starters are just too tempting to not buy and they taste good. Its one of those indian places..."

Kaushikc_32

"Pay Less & good services. Everyone when I want to eat Indian food. I must go there. Yesterday I went with my aunt and cousin and had lunch, ..."

Iris L

"Favourite Indian takeaway - good food, great selection, reasonable price. What more can you ask for?Paradise just (14 April 2017) opened up..."

Jade Lim

"Amazing biryani - delicious and reasonably priced. We often buy family packs for takeaway. Also try their chicken 65, chilli chicken, chicken..."

Captain Coriander

"So many reviews on this page, I thought I would add some other hints & tips as well. All pics are labelled with the dishes name.Popular local..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Best indian food in the city... awesomest dum Biryani that i have ever tasted... also love the chicken 65... less desserts to choose from... good..."

Janani Mohan

"I used Paradise catering for my 50th party for around 75 guests. The 3 meat and 3 veg curries that I selected were absolutely divine. My guests..."

Saloshini Dadi

"The ultimate Indian restaurant, whether you need a quick takeaway, cheap buffet or a dine-in experience.. paradise has it all. The best Chicken /..."

Rohit

"Clearly this place has too many reviews so i'll keep my brief.The food is great, full of flavor and at a very affordable price. We always..."

S&G Take Auckland

"The team of chefs always reach our hearts.. awesome food.. best place to hang out with frnzzzz.God bless u dear chefs.. u really rock our..."

Niti R Garg

"Great food and a good price and the place is way clean. The naan bread was pretty good too. They caterer for large groups and the service over..."

Craig Julich-Serventy

"Went a few months ago for the $20 buffet around the corner from the main restaurant at night. Easily filled the stomach will unlimited biryani and..."

Sameer Emad

"Good Food . Had Chicken Biryani, Chicken Kebab and Manchurian. Nice clean restaurant and friendly service. Rice were cooked perfect as usual. Good..."

Joy

"My family and I went to their buffet which is on Kitchner st, down the road from their menu store. Cheap curry buffet for $20! The Curries were very..."

Seamus M.

"Had a little problem with getting a seat as we couldn't hold a table for 10 minutes as we were waiting for more of our family to arrive, however food..."

Selina

"▪️Ambience: 4/5▪️The restaurant is tidy and clean, tables well spaced from each other and plenty of room. My sister and I had to repeat..."

Matakai Foodie

"In my opinion, this is the best Indian restaurant in Auckland and I am sure a lot of people will agree with me. Considering the quality and quantity..."

Sanika Chandoskar

"All you can eat Curry! How awesome can that be. Paradise has many branches in Sandringham. Can be quite confusing, one only does buffet, one does..."

AA

"Hands down the best Indian food in Auckland. We have eaten from here frequently over the last couple years. Every single dish has always been..."

Ugeshni Khan

"Great food. Friendly staff. Neat and clean. Loved it. Lot of variety to choose from even in the vegetarian section. Happy to recommend to..."

Nonita Jaura

"Amazing authentic Indian food. I've been there several times with friends and family and the food has always been delicious. I don't usually eat..."

Mary Morgan

"Awesome venue. Easily catered for our group of 30. Excellent service. 1st class food. And very accomodating with our big group. Will be back again..."

Thomas.guy97

"Great food and a reasonable price. Very friendly staff who were very accommodating and let us stay over the hour time allocation as we were here for..."

Sarah

"My mom and I were visiting Auckland from the US and quickly realized this would be a great place for authentic Indian food. Our cab driver..."

Zach Paulinho

"I usually end up going to the buffet because I can try different things with the same price I would find at the restaurant. The staff are..."

Debin Sabu

"So on 24/02/2017 we had the Wika lunch off Paradise Chicken Dum Biryannee @ $35 and Bawarchii Chicken Dum Birryannee @ $40. Paradise had better..."

Praneal Badal

"Last weekend I had a 30th birthday party of about 20 people at the buffet section. I had never been there before and will definitely be back again...."

Anna.m.mulligan

"Food was tasty; great u can order in the counter and be seated beforehand; serving sizes were bigger than expected; great value for money. Parking is..."

Apple Tate

"Beautiful food , great quality , service is great it was my first time at this resturant and the food was exceptional staff where awesome I would..."

Rachel Sila

"Very, very, very yummy food.We came here because it was the Indian restaurant with the highest rating on Zomato. Our expectations were..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Absolutely recommend this place. Can't book so just rock up. I went on a Tuesday so it was $15 which is extremely cheap for buffet. I had the chicken..."

Miura Elikana

"Amazing Biryani!I had heard a lot by indian people that "Paradise is Paradise" no comparison..and I used to wonder why? Becoz I had tried only once..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"My Indian friend once took me here for the first time and I was blown away by my experience.Very high quality stuff, little bit more on the..."

Bryan Chan

"Ate heaps for cheap and it taste gangster af. Thanks again paradise! Came here super hungry and my girlfriend was making heaps of anoying comment..."

Thomas Davey Hulme

"This place has been a good place for authentic Indian food for a while. Good dine in experience and good cost. Had a decent dinner for 4 cost only..."

Ronnie Nath

"Hands down, the best Indian restaurant ! Great service, taste and friendly staff also 5 star ambience . Thanks to the manager he is very..."

Baljeet Aulakh

"In my opinion, "the best buffet in Auckland"This place lives up to it's expectations. Have been here so many times in the last 3 months.Perfect..."

Richa Kashyap

"Service is good. The seating space is quite limited and very tight! Hard to bring kids along. Food is quite good but I cant help but feel the food..."

Lara Adams

"we are very frequent customers of Paradise whether it is takeaway or dine-in or buffet dinner the quality and taste of food is so consistent..."

Arpan Parikh

"Amazing food and great service. Very friendly team. Would definitely go back 😀. Highly recommended. A+++. Very good service. . . ..."

Shayan Khalid

"We enjoyed our food with lots of options to choose. Naan is freshly baked and served as cooked. Staff are nice and very polite.Love the way the..."

Jassi Aulakh

"Loved the food...service...staff... all are up to the markWhenever I visit this place for food I always gets the marvellous experience U..."

Shivani Gupta

"Good food , bitter / sweet staff , upfront staff was really nice then server was a bit rude but they made it rite in the end. Over all good place..."

Vikas

"We decided to go for an Indian meal and our mates spoke very highly of this place. Apparently there are no reservations and if you want to eat here,..."

Rishab Koshy

"I haven't had indian anywhere else since I had my first paradise experience. I am a regular here and I enjoy it everytime! Everyone I bring here..."

Ruby Satele

"Excellent food and service. What a delight! I loved the paradise special curry and naan. The only disappointment was the absence of the double ka..."

Choco

"We had a group of 16 for lunch. Although paradise doesn't take any bookings, they accommodated us with a special banquet menu. We pre-ordered. 1 veg..."

Hass Imda

"Went to the buffet on kitchener st as a work dinner. Atmosphere was nice and quiet but don't let that fool you. The place gets packed within 10..."

Sam

"I went there with my new bride after a month of our marriage and we both loved it.Only the service is a bit slow but everything else is..."

Ali

"स्वादिष्ट भारतीय भोजन !!!Prominent amongst Aucklanders, Paradise is an established locus of..."

Medium_Rare

"If you love curry this is the place to enjoy. I haven't been anywhere better than this restaurant. Highly recommend & I'd love to go back..."

Chico

"Went there for takeaway time to time, pretty good service. Food are not too bad, decent price too. Love their Nan breads, although some dish are..."

Qinyuan Chen

"Finally went to try paradise after hearing so much about it. The place looked fantastic - it reminded me of a Denny's / American fast food restaurant..."

Ffionachua

"5 of us went here last night. After the initial surprise it was neither BYO or licenced, we settled ready for what looked great food. You order at..."

Leanne Schou

"Love the delicious food - rich, warming curries, fresh, spiced pakora. The service is average but quick, the atmosphere vibrant and bustling - Not..."

Deen Khan

"Paradise buffet. Was very good and good service. The food was really nice and there was lots of variety. I would definitely recommend it to everyone...."

Mark Nikitin

"Excellent Buffet and service. Seriously good. Paradise. Naan delicious. Fruit dessert a delicious addition. Handsome waiter. Worth a visit. Will be..."

Sandy Blomfield

"Paradise buffet is great! Delicious fresh food and attentive polite service. good value for money. the same authentic Indian cuisine as the..."

Julian Slade

"@ParadiseBuffet one word AMAZING , great service and even better food. awesome service and great atmosphere! Very comfortable ! Reccomend it for all..."

Liufala N Toeumu Latu

"Paradise buffet27 varieties. Paradise buffet is amazing. The food is awesome. The service of the team is even better. Highly..."

Bhavin Sanghavi

"First time having a Paradise Take away. Lived up to the good reports we had heard about the curries. Only negative i found the roti to be a little to..."

Gary Bloxham

"Paradise buffet best place for all you can eat. Food is brilliant! Definitely give it a try :) the service is excellent, and it's only 3 hours for 3..."

Mohammad Al Omar

"@paradisebuffet we came in in a group of 12 and we got to be seated straight away. I was so happy with the service we received and the food was..."

Willow Fakatava

"This review is for paradise buffet! This is one of my favourite Indian places in Auckland. Been there couple times and the team are always very..."

Jagdish Singh

"Paradise buffet restaurant has the nicest food and customer service !!! Highly recommend everyone to come here, its a wonderful place, you must come..."

Fellini Makimou

"Loved the food,ambience ,music,service..a great experience all together specially @ $20 price worth..enjoyed a loot with family and friends ..cheers..."

Vikas Verma

"Great service n food. Chicken lollipop was the best...Fantastic selection of vegetarian dishes as well, dhalmakhni was the best...Will recommend..."

Evita Shannel

"Thanks for excent food and service :-)Good to experience different cultures. We will visit again! Fantastic buffet, great variety and..."

Ann Key

"This review is for 14A Paradise buffetFood Quantity 5/5Food Quality 5/5Presentation 4/5Service 4/5Price..."

Tony Ma

"Having tried a number of Indian restaurants now in Auckland, this would not be my first choice. But then the it is reasonably priced as compared to..."

Sakshi Wadhwa

"Had my birthday dinner here last night with my parents and it completed my night perfectly. Super busy and had to wait at least twenty minutes for a..."

Saagri Joshi

"We order food for a work event and the team at Paradise were very helpful in working a deal for us. We order over 60 lunch deals which were very..."

Adila Khan

"Excellent food every time. I do wish they'd start taking bookings though. I have had to wait up to an hour for a table at times. But always worth..."

Abhi R

"Dined here last night with a friend. Was very busy and lucky to get a table. The waiters were amazing and definitely lived up to the 'service with a..."

Hannah Gear

"Went around the corner to the new Paradise Buffet.for $20 pp. Are you kidding me. fab value and food.Biryani was fantastic. While not a..."

Mike G.

"Good food and amazing service. I always order lunch from here for work and it is a thumbs up everytime. They have good budget menu for..."

Swetha HAlharvi

"At my workplace we always order Paradise takeaways for team lunches and are very satisfied with the service. The staff is very nice and the portions..."

Candice Eckert

"We went for buffet. It was more than what I expected. Hot food serving quick. The buffet menu was organized really well. Loved the chicken lollipop...."

Divya Jaiswal

"Excellent option in Sandringham. We ordered Indian Butter Chicken and Paradise Special Lamb Masala. Very good taste. We had to wait outside because..."

Boty

"The Food is great!!!I am not a big fan of Noodles but when tried here, started liking it!Awesome customer service. Keep doing the..."

Manik Bhatia

"Ordered a bulk order for an Indian Children's homes Fundraising lunch of chicken biryani, butter chicken, curry(Mugali) chicken , rice and..."

Alf Lyn

"Paradise Buffet restaurant Sandringham Auckland ...Dinner last night was delicious ... An array of food from Chicken to vegetarian as well as..."

Mel Iyer

"Went there just in time to open. Food looked tasty. Got a lunch pack for 8 dollars. Chicken rice and Naan. Dan cheap. Food was tasty and filling...."

Sanjay Kant

"Came here for dinner. It's got a great interior with helpful staff. I ordered the lollipop chicken and chicken tikka with naan. The lollipop chicken..."

Jamez Hill III

"Fazal and his staff were very friendly, accomodating and made our time at paradise very enjoyable. Top service and buffet food was delicious! Thank..."

Jacqui Myocevich

"Very happy 2 eat here excellent customer service especially the buffet dinner is amazing management is great food is excellent I never go to eat any..."

Vikas Sahni

"Just done my 21st at Paradise it was the best, the Food was good the setup was good the service was great I would really recommend this place to..."

Joseph Stowers

"The food here is authentic South Indian Cusine. At the moment its the best in Auckland City. Have tasted all the dishes here and they are simply..."

Angel McCosh

"Ate at the Buffet section last night...was really good and the lollipop chicken kept on coming! The service is amazing!! Great value for..."

Odette Sassman

"Amazing food, Excellent customer service.Firstly to like thank the chefs for the amazing food.Selection of food is amazing and the taste is..."

Nazilat Shazmaani

"Had buffet tonite....... Food was fresh and tasty and no doubt service was even better...... But the naan breads were very thick and had to wait for..."

Jesse Kool

"My whole family loves the food of paradise. We often go there for dinner and the quality of food is always better than the last. There are variety..."

Deena Khangura

"A Big THANK YOU to Paradise, Sandringham Auckland NZ for making the most delicious Chicken Biryani, Naans and Bagara Baingan (Egg plant curry) for..."

Indu Priya Yella

"I have been in Zomato for ages and this is the first time I am writing a review.. I have never seen an Indian restaurant get so crowded as..."

Gopalakrishnan Sekaripuram Anantharaman

"Yummy Indian food! Service was quick and friendly. It was our first time there and we were welcomed warmly by the attendants. The food arrived..."

Maggie Yun-ni Chiang

"Good Location .Excellent food. Good Service. Staff were very friendly and helpful.Parking is real easy. Well done Salar! I was really..."

Sarjit Kuar

"Definitely the best Indian Restaurant in Auckland! Been here many times and no fail...always excellent food and service! Not to mention it's near our..."

AngeLi

"Si vous aimez l'Inde, le côte bryuyant et plein de monde, vous trouverez dans ce restaurant, plutot ambiance food court, tout ce que vous souhaitez...."

Virginie Herbeck Mathieu

"First time we went there on Sunday around 9PM and it was fully packed and they denied entry :(Next time I went quite early, didn't wanted to get..."

Anupama Samantroy

"I never go out to indian restaurants in NZ due to their penchant for adding sugar to all their one dimensional curries. But Paradise is not that. I..."

Anushree Sen Gupta

"ok a change in taste, turned Indian last weekend and decided to checked out Paradise after a workmate suggested this out Sandringham way,This..."

Diner8Here

"Ambiance - 4/5Food - 4/5Service - 4/5Overall good.I have been here and had takeaways ad my friends from Hyderabad enjoy..."

LoveEatLive

"In my top two favorite Indian restaurants of Auckland. My recommendation is the dine in. Been a few times now and food has been consistent. Curries..."

P L

"i had the lamb rogan josh it was very bad taste the curry suace was watery the meat was hard and too much fat on the sides its not a good flavour im..."

Samy

"Good food, decent biryani. I have many things from this place. It gets pretty crowded on weekends. Atleast a 30 min wait for seating or even take..."

I'm Hungry

"The meal we had yesterday was tasty and good amount of food that was enough for our gathering , I recommended paradise for all cultures , service was..."

Sawsan Al-shamaa

"Excellent Indian food and very reasonable price , lamb chops , tandoori chicken, Indiana butter chicken, chicken pasanda , what ever i have eaten..."

Varun Chugh

"The best curry in Auckland as far as i'm aware! Really reasonably priced as well. I would recommend the takeaway rather than dine-in as the..."

Gabriel Long

"My last meal before I die would be here! So when a white friend asked to take him and his gf to an Indian joint there was no other..."

Pankaj Kini

"Awesome experience of dinning there on delicious Indian cuisine. The best ever Indian food I found in entire Auckland till date. Starting with the..."

Prosenjit Chatterjee

"I have to say here has the best Indian food. We go across the entire Auckland to have it every month. I would give a full 5 points but -0.5 for the..."

Flay Loo

"I have been to Paradise way to many times now. Its is simply the best in the town hands down. No match at all. I am a chicken guy. My favourites here..."

Kunal Khatwal

"Fast, efficient service. Butter naan is to die for, and dishes are good value for money. The chicken tiika is also amazing, have never been let down..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Best value for money. Their butter chicken was better seasoned than your average food-court one. Naan bread game is on point, warm, light and fluffy..."

TheMʌverick

"Myself and a few Colleagues were invited out to dinner last night at Sandringham in Auckland and I have to say this was the best Indian Food I have..."

Ivone Sass

"Ordered food for 100 people, Food quantity was great, taste was amazing and super delicious. Very good Service and Value. I had requested for..."

Tulip Oliveira

"Overrated place considering how popular it is. Wouldn't wait for 30 min for a table when you have other options just next to it. Food is standard and..."

Disha

"After having takeaways from here, it definitely felt like paradise. The curries are delicious!!!! Including the dhal and even the naan is light and..."

ShoRt

"Always taken away my orders from here, most of the time it is only chicken biryani with ginger chicken or chicken 65. The taste is consistent and..."

Taranjeet Kaur

"Amazing food and great service, no wonder it's always busy! I have tried many things from this menu, I would recommend this info Chinese menu rather..."

Natasha Kumar

"Excellent customer service, good quantity for price, with the good food they are making they should increase the choice more, specially of vegetarian..."

Food Lover

"I love this place. I usually get the chicken manchurian, chicken 65 and harabara chicken. My favourite has to be the harabara chicken!!! Really good..."

Payal

"Having seen the good reviews I knew I had to try Paradise.Knowing how popular this place is we decided to see if we can get a table at 6:20pm...."

Miss Kiki

"Fucking spectacular.This curry place is not your typical. Well textured curries full of flavour and spice. The curry style is not your sweet..."

Whiskyncigars

"Decided to give this place a go after reading all the good reviews. The wait time initially was 40 mins but one of the guy gave us a ring back in 5..."

Joanne Chiang

"Out of all the Indian restaurants I've tried in the city, I like Paradise the best. The biryani is very typical Hyderabadi - lightly spiced rice with..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"Only commenting for take aways. Great prices and speedy service. Chicken lollipops and pakoras are always a yum snack. The non Indian..."

Wildpantry

"Try it you won't be disappointed! Always had takeaways but went for the restaurant experience last night for dinner.Could not fault on..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"My All time one Stop Restaurant in Auckland for Indian Food.All I can say their way of preparing food is Authentic and flavorsome.I've been here..."

Malapati36

"Great food, mouth watering dishes, Tandoori Platter with Mutton Dum Biryani and cool down with mango lassi...awesome... with good and Prompt service..."

Sameer Ahd

"Well...my stay in NZ for 6 months, made me try out food at a couple of restaurants. Although it's been quite some time that I'm back, my experience..."

Noor S (noorinfoodistan.wordpress.com)

"If I could rate this beauty a 10 out of 5 I would. For curries that exceed your expectations, you cannot go past Paradise. A wide range of 'curries..."

Kelsie Smith

"After seeing the high ratings we decided to dine here tonight. We ordered a garlic naan , paneer naan, mutton dum biriyani, kadai lamb and chicken..."

Kippendorf

"This is a well known place so not much to add- really nice food but I only wish they are a bit less salty. And this place doesn't sell or byo..."

Christian

"Can't go wrong with paradise...comfort food that's banged out real quick unless you having dinner then good luck...lines can be crazy....I do feel..."

Siale Heimuli

"I've had quite a bit of indian food - either restaurant or takeaway Paradise lives up to the hype that i've heard quite a lot about. The Naan is..."

Umang D

"Awesome place if you wanna enjoy the "eating" experience- really good decor, excellent and quick service, very very professional staff that you might..."

Gloria Pooja Rodrigues

"Too many reviews of the place already. On a weeknight it has a 15-30 mintues wait....so not much for me to say except....weekends try the Tandoori..."

Miraaz Peerbhai

"This used to be my go to place for Indian food. Don't get me wrong they still make good food, for example their naan bread is still one of the best..."

Topi

"If you are looking for a good curry in Auckland I would highly recommend taking a trip to Paradise. The curries are awesome and the spice factor is..."

Victoria

"Love this restaurant a lot! Food is always perfect and so is the service...not once I gone there and it wasn't busy which tells you a lot about the..."

Maha Osman

"Love the takeaway food here.. Have tried just about everything except the vegetarian curries. Was reading some of the negative reviews and that..."

Amanda B

"Been to this place more than 500 times , never disappointed with the food. Have tried almost everything, can't beat the taste.Best Indian restaurent..."

Monty Oberoi

"■ Great food■ Good service■ Good value for $$■ Very Busy at dinnertime■ Queues during peak hoursWe've..."

FoodieOodie95

"The Best Indian restaurant in NZ. (Not Auckland) Look no further. Succulent kababs, delicious curries and the best bhagare baingan in the country...."

Rish

"Fantastic! The food is amazing; can taste the blends of spices. Service is fast and the food is not over priced. This is my husband and I's new..."

Kazza893

"Really nice food and well priced. Our children love the lollipop chicken and you can''t go past the korma, definitely our favourite. Great..."

Robinsongary219

"Best indian I've been too and friendliest staff i have encountered. Food was delicious and reasonably priced.What to orderEntree -..."

Ben Moynihan

"It will be a shame not to rate this restaurant, considering that I go here often (like bawarchi)Being a big fan of biryani and having lived in..."

Sanchit Kaushal

"Best Indian restaurants in town! We went there twice, dine in and takeaway and had great experiences both times.We love their lollipop..."

Cupy Dee

"Good curries-had the tikka masala, paneer curry, lamb korma and mutton biryani. The only downside was that the naans were thick and sweet- tasted..."

Adeline

"Amazing food especially the chicken 65 and garlic naan , portions are large generally cant finish them and prices are pretty low. Staff are friendly..."

Henry Speirs

"Scrumptiously filled with beautiful flavour and the aroma of spices. Authenticity of Indian cuisine at it's best. Lack in service oriented..."

Rio Oz

"By far, the best Indian in Auckland( according to me). Everything about this place is awesome(right from the food to their service). Favourite items..."

Gautham Vasudevan

"The best Indian food I have eaten in N.ZBiryani is very good as well as the harabara chicken (Spicy). Service is good too as long as you can..."

Max

"This restaurant always serves the best, fresh Indian food veg or non veg. Is always busy and they're going to be moving to a bigger place soon. Can't..."

Alok Limbachia

"One of the best Biryani in Auckland. Tikka masala is really nice too. Looking forward trying their skewers next time...."

Moke Xu

"While I would probably be the last person to tell you that Paradise serves the best Indian food in town, I cannot deny that they have an excellent,..."

Danny

"Great place when you feel like Indian! by far the best in Auckland! I usually get takeaway as this place is almost always busy! handy location also..."

Samuel Paulsen

"Had a great meal here today. Place was totally full by 6.30 Pm. Nice room great service. Food was absolutely delicious and well priced. Tried chilli..."

Avi

"The specialty of this place has to be its chicken biryani, its amazing. Infact the only thing that I love at this restaurant is this dish. However I..."

Richa K

"I have been to this restaurant many many times. It is always busy but worth the wait during dinner time. Love the Lamb Biryani , Baltic Chicken and..."

Alexander Xavier

"Well so many positive reviews speak for themselves. Always busy which is a good sign. Great food,no complains. Quick and fast service. Definitely..."

Sumit

"Lets start with the food... Started out with the tandoori mixed appetizer and it dazzled my taste buds with flavors that my brain could not even..."

Xander Cameron

"We had an event on Christmas Day and were looking for curry to be part of our menu. We were recommended to approach Paradise and it was an excellent..."

Raffi

"Great customer service and most authentic Indian in New Zealand. Can't go enough times. Get good service levels from staff too. Drinks menu could be..."

Terence Ngwerume

"Came here a while back...Awesome staff. Great food. Deceptive portion sizes that fill you up! Good ambience. Clean. In the heart of Sandringham...."

BrinkersMad

"Been a favourite for me and many friends for years now..always first choice, food never disappoints, love taking people there for the first time and..."

Alan Lindley

"Been here I don't know how many times and specially take ways can't even imagine, by far the best value for money food. So far the taste , quality..."

Chirag Tailor

"Better place for cheepest and tastiest Indian food. I always addicted to chilli chicken. Flavour and taste awsm. Biriyani also pretty gd. Best place..."

Canistan Charles

"I recently catered food from paradise and the food was exceptional. Lamb kebabs were phenomenal and tasted superb. A big thank you and well done to..."

Raina.02

"Never been there, but nothing would have stopped me from eating at this place. Though I have just ate through take away but the food is never..."

Hardeep Singh

"Paradise restaurant looks like a take-away store at first glance, but as you approach you often see a long line of people sitting on the outside..."

L.E.N.S

"One of my favourite Indian restaurant, their food is delicious, authentic and good portions . Today we had the chicken takka and afghan kebab..."

Food 24/7

"We had the best Indian curry at this place. I personally love butter chicken. I make it by myself at home, and I have tried so many butter chicken at..."

W111

"The one thing that experience has taught me is that where lots of people from another country flock to a food outlet that cooks their own native..."

Ivan Koay

"Best Indian restaurant in Auckland. Excellent service. Have been a regular customer since 1.5 years. I am surprise, how chef can maintain similar..."

Arpit Gandhi

"Amazing food. We ordered four different dishes and everything was delectable. The garlic naan in particular was the highlight -- best naan ever...."

Meg McGimpsey

"Possibly the best Indian food I've had since living in Auckland. A real depth of flavour to their food. They were incredibly busy on the night so..."

Kieran

"Normally I feel indian food is greasy and heavy, but the food from paradise is very clean and light.Ive tried most of the mild and medium curry..."

Amanda Chan-Borell

"We ordered the Chicken Tikka entree, Balti lamb, Lamb spinach, Paneer butter masala, rice and cheese / garlic naan. All of the curries were packed..."

HJ

"Best food best service. I feel all indian restaurants specially like Satya should close down and Paradise should take over all. I go there 5 days a..."

Andy

"I had tried many cuisines of paradise but i only liked biryani n halwa.Except these, currys were average not that delicious.Always went there to have..."

Mohit Gupta

"Excellent indian food ... Have visited lot of Indian places in Auckland and can say this is definitely one of the best indian food. Biriyani is the..."

Pmaroo

"Very consistent taste. When me and my partner first visited this place it was just a start up thing about 3-4 years back I think and now they've got..."

Aabhas Dole

"Best Indian that I've tasted so far. Really enjoyed their Chicken Tikka Masala! It's really bursting with flavor and enjoyable from the first bite to..."

Marco De Jesus

"I don't eat much Indian food except in food court, I went this place with my Fiji Indian friends so I don't need to worry how to order or distinguish..."

Flora

"Mostly visited restaurant by me. Loved their tatse. Constantly good taste. Specially their chicken lolly pop, chilli chicken and biriyani. Will go..."

Polash Shariful Hasan

"The food was good! A little bit less than expected. Didnt quite get value for money. Koftas were super hard, paneer 65 - a big no no. Definitely a go..."

Hharkirat Siingh

"Best biryani in Auckland. What most people do is they expect good customer service from an establishment that thrives on its take away. So if you're..."

Lexi

"This place is always a good choice to pick up some quick and satisfying takeaway. Love their curries as they are the closest thing to actual taste of..."

Nikhil Gujar

"You'll never be failed whenever you step into this place. Every time I've been to Paradise I've been wowed continuously. The food is amazing and the..."

Jaya Soma

"Great food, especially the food from the tandoor. Lip-smacking. Have tried the Chiken Biryani, Chicken tikka masala, chicken tandoori, the non veg..."

Rajas Patil

"Wow! The food here was amazing - we branched out and ordered a vegetarian dish which I wouldn't usually go for. It was the 'Bagarey Baigan' (Spicy..."

Jess Esq

"The first time I had food from here, it was takeout lamb biryani. It was not great. So to say I was incredibly sceptical when my husband told me that..."

Kershia

"I would rate this the best place to if you are craving for some biriyani. When everything seems fine, there is just one problem with the place. It is..."

Sharan Dhanala

"Taken here by a friend who knows the area. Really delicious selection of curries, not just focussed on your standard "British Indian" curries for..."

Simon Wordsworth

"Had takeaways here recently. Quality Indian food, friendly service and reasonable prices. We had the Paradise Special Chicken Curry, Saag Paneer..."

Heidi

"Great Indian food in Sandringham. Had the chicken korma and was very pleased with the quality and authenticity. Service was excellent and the..."

Campbell Ecklein

"Amazing food! The queue always spills out onto the road on a Thursday-Saturday night.The service is average and the atmosphere is very get..."

Stacey Henderson

"My new favourite Indian restaurant!Excellent quality food at such reasonable prices. The curries have a good proportion of meat (unlike..."

Charlene Weaver

"Paradise...Paradise Paradise!!! The name said it all. This place is a heaven for Indian food. After numerous recommendations by my indian friends and..."

Phil

"Had the Indian Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala takeaway.Absolutely yum!!!!!!Arguably out of Auckland this is the best,..."

Charlie

"Paradise is definitely the best place for Indian food, they have warm and friendly customer service, the food is well priced, and it tastes great..."

Sheetal Naidu

"Paradise serves awesome Indian food, it had got lots of non vegetarian varieties. Taste is one of the best available in Auckland, i guess. But they..."

Aditya Jagtap

"The best fresh-made nan bread in AKL...those tandoori chicken are simply delish! The staff were efficient & friendly...and the price was cheap to my..."

Nanu.Eats

"Arguably the best indian restaurant in Auckland. Their Biriyani is the perfect dish for when friends come over and the butter chicken is to die for...."

Jayden Campbell

"Having tried indian cuisine in pretty much all of the central auckland, I would say that Paradise is the absolute and ultimate best. A 25 minutes..."

Michelle Young

"Went here for my partner's brother's birthday. We all ordered way too much and was totally worth it, because it was delicious. We had the chicken..."

Becca Barnes

"I think this is one of the best Indian restaurant in Auckland. It's always busy! Lollie-pop chicken is definitely my favourite - full of favours and..."

Grace

"Awesome food specially chicken briyani :) really worth of spending money on. Will visit again and will recommend to anyone who wants to have..."

Ra Man

"OMG Such a great food! Great vegetarians options, seafood and fish, nice entrees and really good prices!!! Highly recomended 😉 i'm coming soon..."

Gon Guerra

"There lamb biryani is really good! One of the best biryani place in town.Compared to other biryani joints on Sandringham this is restaurant..."

FoodLoco

"Best restaurant and gud staff and gud service and gud food u can't go wrong at this place keep ur eye close and just go ........awesome restaurant..."

Tapan Amin

"I live very nearby, and we get takeaways from Paradise about 3 times a month.Damn - Sooo gooodI love the Kadai Lamb myself, being a kiwi..."

Roger Cook

"Dined in once and ordered take away quiet a few times. Food is delicious, yummy. Quantity is good for wat they charge. To dine in, tables are small..."

Feel Food

"I had only tried their takeaway Biryanis before but recently went and dined at the restaurant. The dishes we had were so delicious! We had to order..."

Vanessa

" One of the best chicken biriyani in nz i love it . I suggest try it 👌👌👌👌 . And ambience of restaurant u guys love it , fabulous service..."

Gagan

"This is probably one of my favourite Indian restaurants in Auckland. The food portion is always generous and the prices are not bad either. I really..."

Kiran Chaudhari

" Great food with marvellous service. Specially by Gagan, marvellous understaing with great timing.Hyderabadi Biryani is always be the one for..."

Gurbinder Singh Bhullar

"One of the best Indian restaurants I have come across in Auckland. The food is very authentic. Staff is very friendly. We were served by Gagan and he..."

Chetan Oberoi

"Possibly one of the best places ever. Not just in Auckland or New Zealand. Service, food quality, quantity, all on point. The staff has always been..."

Karuna Thawani

"This is by far my favourite Indian restaurant in Auckland. I love the chef recommened special chicken curry，very rich flavour. Just thinking about..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"It gets you addicted to it. What more should I say. If you are craving for rich Indian authentic food, well your search ends here at..."

Sumit Bassi

"This place is sensational. We come here every week and it just keeps getting better. If you want an experience start with the Afghani kebab but if..."

Daniel Martin

"Great service, awesome food as everyone, Gagan was awesome guy to serve us.greet well, got a good takeaway service as well, will come again as soon..."

Ranjit Sharma

"Stopped by paradise for takeaway, at $12 a takeaway the portions were big and the chicken dish we ordered had a fair amount of chicken. The dishes we..."

Ryan

"For lunch today, we decided to skip Uni meal for some good ol Indian food. Paradise is very popular and has being my takeaway joint for a very long..."

Sharine Cameron

"If you’re looking for some good old classic Indian curry, Paradise is your place. A favourite amongst my group of friends, we’ve eaten out here..."

Helena Chen

"This food is the bets curry restaurant in Auckland I recommend it to every one and the service is fantastic and I realy love there mango lase..."

Steven Turnock

"Excellent Food and Great atmosphere. Generally Indian food outlets go over board with the use of spices and ready made pastes but not this one. I..."

Yasser Raza

"Hi my name is gautam chadha I really love the food and service probided by mr gagan sidhu in wait staff he is a cute boy who knows his job very..."

GAUTAM CHADHA

"Heavenly food with fantastic service... Love this place Suggest try the paradise special chicken.. 10 out of..."

Karl Turnbull

"Food is surprisingly good. The moment the food is served to the table youll know that you're in for a treat :) The resto is packed and busy when we..."

Sheena Nazario

"I've been to Paradise many times and been consistently delivering excellent service. Food was delicious. I think their best indian restaurant in..."

Jacque

"I went in there on a date with my wife. We were greeted by Gagan he provided us a beautiful service, made sure everything was ok and that we were..."

Jaspreet Singh

"Best Indian food in NZ hands down. I've spent time traveling all over India and eating at this restaurant brings back so many wonderful memories...."

Sean Appleby

"This is probably one of my favourite Indian restaurants in Auckland. The food portion is always generous and the prices are not bad either. I really..."

Mat

"Sandringham has long been home to numerous South Asian restaurants and being a local it makes for an awesome array of choices when it comes to dinner..."

Madicattt

"Amazing indian food and great busy, family friendly atmosphere. Staff are always helpful especially gagan and food is always so delicious and fresh...."

Belinda Burgess

"I go here often and I love love the Balti Chicken as main, Afghani kebabs as entree and cheese naans! my brother loves the Lamb Pasinday and Balti..."

Samuel Negash

"The best food in town.never disappointed. Our whole family love the food whether it be chicken lollipop, tikka, indo Chinese, lamb or goat..."

Vinny Rajput

"I think this place is a bit overrated. We ordered Indian butter chicken and lamb masala, both were average, nothing special.The staff were..."

Alex

"Came here with my favourite co workers. I'm not a big fan of Indian food and I always choose butter chicken so I thought I would try a different dish..."

Vicki Ko

"I've never had real Indian until I tasted the food here at paradise. The chicken masala special is amazing and the garlic bread naan. Staff are great..."

Ben Kaino

"This is by far the best tasting Indian food in Auckland, but the ambience needs to be improved in terms of spacing and lighting.Tables are too..."

Gade121

"We ate chicken korma and lamb spinach with rice and naan bread.. It was great! It was tasty and the meat are cooked well. Plates and cutlery and..."

Jaine Gunabe Rebong

"Absolutely fantastic!!!!!! Really authentic and well balanced flavours. Perfectly cooked. Favourites from our visit - pakora, lamb korma, chicken 65,..."

Michelle Hilke

"Rather impressed with the food here yesterday. The biryani's here are so popular you literally don't see a table dining without it. We ordered the..."

SS

"The food in this place is very good. There is a long waiting queue during peak evening hours. This needs to improve. Will go again in the..."

#1

"Visited this evening as a group of 5 for dinner. Upon arrival there was a line of people waiting for tables to dine inside. I have never seen..."

Stango

"I was recommended to go here by a colleague at work who is Indian as this is, in her opinion, the most authentic Indian food in Auckland. Without..."

Jason

"Absolutely excellent service and food. Don't go past Paradise if you are considering catering for a large function.Paradise catered for a..."

A Fa

"Long waiting times, crowded and pressed for space. While these are generally a turn off, they also mean that this place is incredibly popular, serves..."

Kishore Mitra

"I would definitely recommend this restaurant. One of the best indian cuisine restaurants ive been to and maybe the best in auckland. The prices are..."

Alex Hogg

"After I heard so many positive recommend of paradise, Super(･_･;Phoebe and I decided to visit here. We had the chef's special chicken and spinach..."

Yong Ma

"Well of all the other Indian takeaway/restaurant, I really like this one, I usually order my favorite Chicken Biryani and some other main,..."

Lance Legend

"Yummy popular india dishes in AucklandPrice 3/5Food 4/5Service 3/5Atmosphere 4/5Recommend any curry and tandury chicken..."

Renor Kay

"Best biryani in auckland and i loved the chilly chicken too!!! I just they have an option of making mild dishes for the non chilli lovers but apart..."

Nhenz N Nhatz

"The food is really tasty over here, if you compare it with the other indian food joint in New Zealand. i have tasted food from this place since..."

Asif Rahman

"Recently my family have decided to try curry from an Indian restaurant for the first time. We have always been curious as we recognised the quick..."

Ameri Lim

"We had an awesome lunch here! I ordered butter chicken- which a bit too sweet and chicken 65-savory and spicy chicken with curry leaves and masala..."

Stifanyanwar

"If you're after an Indian restaurant that is consistent, delicious and authentic, it is definitely Paradise. Biryani is always fantastic (though..."

Inez Olecki

"Absolutely loved it, the food was great and the staff was even better. Only problem is the seating arrangement, it was a bit congested because of the..."

Shazrina

"The best Indian food I've tasted and according to our son who has been to India is the closest you will get to authentic Indian...anyway we had to..."

Sungsam7

"One of the best restaurant to try Indian food. Food is freshly cooked as you can taste it as this is my fifth visit and I always enjoyed there..."

Manpreet Singh Bains

"Great food, pretty authentic compared to the other Indian restaurants around NZ. Prices are fairly similar as well. Hard to find a table on the..."

Adnan Topiwala

"Indian food - LOOOOOOVE! Why? Well, the question is WHY NOT? Indian food is spicy, full of flavour and curries are my favourite food. Dhal and naan,..."

The Hangry Soul

"Love their Biriyani, love most of their curries. The $8 lunch menu is also great. They have kept the place tidy and the prices are pretty good as..."

EssJay

"Decided to venture out to Sandringham on Saturday for dinner. It was our first time here and was a bit taken back as to how crowded it was. We left..."

Jemimah

"My girlfriends and I dined from the takeaway menu last Saturday night. We shared an array of curries, such as chicken khorma, lamb spinach, fish..."

Rebben

"I had Biryani Chicken, Paradise special chicken masala and garlic naan. I'm not a big fan of Indian food but these food were tasty. They came in..."

Tanz

"Best Indian in town, use to always drive past this place, and there was always a line of people. Decided to phone an order through, ordered the..."

Vitale Eti

"I've had takeaways from here before, but this was the first time I had dined in. (I tried their family pack chicken biryani last time - definitely..."

Rice & Kai

"HELL YEAH! Best Biriyani, by far, ever! Whenever in Auckland we get two boxes, one chicken and one mutton and they are never anything short of..."

Team Thomas

"After long time when my family was craving Indian Food (though we always make indian food at home, restaurant style indian food is different for us)..."

Radhika Nagori

"Well...this place was recommended by my colleague who is an Indian. She said it was one of the best indian restaurants in Auckland and she was..."

Sinae Yang

"By far the best biriyani I've had in New Zealand. I would love to have here repeatedly as long as I as I am in Auckland. The chicken and Mutton are..."

Vaidyanathan Balasubramanian

"I love this place! Always have to wait for 10+mins but I don't mind! Also my dad loves this place as well.I always have palak paneer(spinach and..."

Ririchan

"My favourite authentic Indian joint to dine and takeaway!! Friendly service and good quality food. The chicken chilli here will keep me coming..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"The takeaway service is great and great value for money for some of the best tasting Indian food in Auckland. Chicken Makhani, Hyderabadi biryani,..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"I've been going to Indian restaurants for 2 decades and this one's the best! Recommended by a chef friend. Try the lamb pasinday. It's..."

J Hough

"My partner showed me paradise and we can't stop coming here, Lollipop chicken is the best ! Amazing indian food. My favourite place to get takeaway..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"This place is my favourite after home food and it’s abouttime I give them a review.I have been going to this place since 7 odd..."

Prem C

"One of my favorite spots. Awesome flavours,fast service, good price. Authentic indian cuisine that can not be faulted. A positive of this restaurant..."

Foodiesfeast

"It's not often that my Indian friends will actually recommend an Indian restaurant to me but Paradise is one place they'll admit to having better..."

Lucy Eats

"Exceptional authentic Indian takeaways! Highly recommend the paneer naan with the Indian (I.e not Kiwi) butter chicken. Well worth a visit but place..."

GF

"This place is pretty much my local when it comes to delicious indian food. Their biryani is amazing and their curries never disappoint. 'Nuff..."

Myfoxycorner

"Really nice indian butter chicken the best so far in auckland. The service is bit late may b coz they are bzy always but although the food is really..."

Naman Taluja

"Fantastic place, great Indian food and a bit cheaper than other places. Their chicken tikka is amazing and I love the Chinese Indian dishes too..."

Chris Gin

"Great food! I haven't had a decent Indian meal since I moved to west Auckland a year ago so I was very impressed. I will be coming back. The place..."

Becky Hunt

"Awesome authentic Indian food. Well worth the wait you always get. Can especially recommend the biryani! No idea what the restaurant is like for..."

Rhys Armstrong

"As always, worth the wait. Biryani is simply the best in Auckland. Have been coming here for a while and it never disappoints. Just have to be..."

FoodBin

"We went to Paradise for dinner on Sunday. Food was good, service was quick. You need to get there early as they are crazy busy on weekends. We..."

RJ

"Not a bad curry but not outstanding, great if your looking for a quick curry fix. Definitely better than the Indian chains like Masala or..."

Faroe3456

"The food here is just stellar. I mean which place can boast a massive queue every evening of the weekend. The Indian butter chicken is what a real..."

Kezia Lobo

"It's a good Indian food and the new addition to the list is the rumali Roti... Which is great addition to the menu .... Just love the food and the..."

Vikram M Vyas

"What can I say - the food is absolutely delicious. I'm addicted. I was introduced to Paradise by a friend who said that you haven't had Indian food..."

Ania

"Amazing food.. Amazing service.. We were in Auckland for 3 days. We went to Paradise on the second day for dinner. We loved it so much that we went..."

Rajiv Ram

"An institution in Sandringham!Food: I came for lunch and ordered the Chicken Capsicum Masala and a Paneer Naan. Both were excellent and to..."

Marina Samountry

"Amazing authentic flavours—Great service, great food, one of my favourite places to eat in Auckland. Go and experience a piece of Paradise..."

Jennifer Rajkoomar

"Food is amazing, Indian and Indian Chinese with big portion sizes and a cheap price. Can get a main, rice, naan and coke for $17-$22. Great for..."

Sonam Kumar

"Paradise is always a good experience! Ordered the afghani kebab which was as always delicious along with the yoghurt it's served with, tried the..."

Nazah Ali

"Great place to get your desi food flavor. Order does take time but understandable cause this place at any time ive walked in had over 30 patrons...."

Parik Kansara

"This on 30th August'14 Saturday last week :-)...had a family occasion and had ordered food through the great guy in one of the pics Salah. He was..."

Jerome D'Souza

"You don't need to go anywhere else for biriyani! Paradise has an array to choose from and delicious side dishes to keep you coming back for more...."

Cynthia Vanisha Paul

"Havent been to a lot of indian restaurants in nz, but the food here was great. Good punchy flavours, and the mango lassi is delish. ..."

Charlee Brown

"Great food, good value, and surroundings appropriate for the type of restaurant. About the only negative was the room itself was a bit cold,..."

Pete Kenny

"Personally, I think this is one if the best, most authentic Indian restaurants in Auckland. Fresh, tasty food. The tandoori chicken is a speciality...."

J.T547

"Paradise is a real gem of authenticity. I had the Chicken 65 which was fantastic. The restaurant itself is very open and relaxed. Prices are very..."

Carson L

"My wife and I had Chicken biryani for lunch. It was very good. We will go again. We are senior citizens and we had a bit left over from one serve...."

Ravin Malarao

"Without a doubt, my favourite Indian restaurant in Auckland. The food is always brilliant, I've eaten here pretty much weekly for three years now and..."

David L

"Love it.Authentic Indian food at affordable prices. Feels like being in India. The lamb curry was so tasty and beautifully spiced.Naan..."

Blair Stanford

"Went for dinning out on Saturday, restaurant was pack - waited 20 minutes for the table.Ordered zafrani chicken, lamb pasanda, kadai paneer and..."

Nelson Macwan

"After placing a negative review of this restaurants takeaways about a year ago we decided to try again and opt for a fine in option.We were..."

Hana

"I had my 55th birthday on the 23rd of May, I invited my kiwi friends from the New Lynn RSA where I play 8 ball pool. I ordered my dinner from..."

Michael Diaz

"The made to order takeaway is excellent. Because it exceeds my expectations I will not hesitate to give this place a 5 star rating. Patrons..."

Dean Quate

"I enjoyed the food and service. A nice selection of Indian cuisines. I ordered the afgani kebab for a entrée followed by a chicken tika curry which..."

Daniel Johnston

"I'm not a frequent patron of Indian food, but when I had asked a taxi driver once where a good place to go to, I was told to go no where else other..."

Gabriel Tan

"The best eggplant infused with lime juice dish I've had anywhere in the world. Service was very good also therefore I highly recommend this..."

Doug Thomas

"Delicious take-aways from Paradise Indian Food. Had to wait a while, but that wasn't surprising with how busy the place was. Very happy with the..."

Charlotte

"The best Indian food in town. My experience with their staff, the quality of food was A+.Value of the food was exceptionally well priced..."

Azhar Bhamji

"Wow! Best in Auckland. I've dined in twice and had take out last night. I must be getting soft because the dish I bought last night was soooooo hot!..."

Xeno Vert

"I have been looking for a Indian food place and have found it. What a wonderful feast I had, it was takeaway, I had chicken korma, chicken biyrani..."

Treena

"My friend's son was visiting me in Hamilton and there he comes with a big black plastic bag, I asked what have you brought for me, he said ' you..."

Shiwani

"I love the Paradise mix grill as entree and chicken biryani!I like the fact all the food I ordered are not covered with oil like cheap Indian..."

Satoko Kaneko

"My family and I are quite fussy when it comes to Indian takeaway. Paradise takeaway (we have never eaten in) delivers on taste for sure! You get more..."

Mrs T

"My boyfriend and I were looking for a good biryani place in Auckland. After a quick search and a bit of asking around, we decided to try Paradise..."

D G

"There are so many things I can talk about Paradise, the name itself says it all. It is indeed a Paradise of Indian cuisines. You will not find..."

Rushik Dave

"My family loves Paradise food. We go there almost every week. Everything on their menu is unique. Their Afghan kebabs are so delicious. Flavors are..."

Jasmin Sheikh

"Great service, great value for money, delicious food! Serves Indian and Indian Chinese food. The Onion Pakora was divine, as was the Chicken Tikka...."

Stacey Stormcloud

"Addicted to the food!! Better than back home any-day!! I am there 6 times a week at least .... I tell the owner that he is packing happiness not..."

Analjit Sen

"Great place to eat. Fabulous Indian food, authentic and the service was top notch - my wife and I were recommended this place by an Indian who knows..."

Kevin

"Good food. Timely service. They could do a lot in the ambience space though. But seriously consider going to this place if you are confused about..."

Mazhar

"Excellent food..specially biryani's. I order it every weekend. The fact is most of the Indian restaurants fail to maintain the consistency in their..."

Jaspreet Sangha

"Went here today with ny friend, nephew and nieces, we really enjoyed the food. The waiter gave me an honest opinion about selections. He saw that I..."

Marlee Craig

"Awesome food, awesome staff, as a first time visitor I was pleasantly surprised especially the ambiance of the place, the friendliness of the staff..."

David Philip

"WOW! I love Indian food and have eaten at many Indian restaurants but this has to be one of my favourites! The chicken Tikka Masala was delicious,..."

Sini Boshoff

"I have been here several times this year, I was introduced to this place by a friend and I have not looked back since.The Afghani chicken..."

Anita Farland

"I am a True blue hyderabadi...I have been overwhelmed by the quality of the biryani and kebabs...every time I try a new dish I am blown away....keep..."

Sudhakar Sundaram

"The ONLY fault with this is the space, it is SO popular because the food is SO amazing, that it's always packed out, so quite crowded. They need to..."

Mercypatch

"The best restaurant in town, I love it just your quantity is getting lower every day, last year the chicken 65 was so much that we could eat it for..."

Vishal Anand

"Best biryani and curries in New Zealand...I just keep on coming back! Great ambience, friendly waiting staff.You don't need to look..."

Sakifrancis Agana

"My friend recommended me this restaurant, we went here last week, we really liked their food. The customer service was great, I feel it is the best..."

Huang.X

"We eat out regularly and I am very impressed with this restaurant. Great customer service, polite and helpful. Delicious foods. Most of all is the..."

Mary Yap

"Awesome. I would eat here every day if my wife would let me! We are regulars at Paradise Takeaways and we have tried a few of their..."

Matt Smith

"Hi guys, I highly recommend this place for all events I placed an order here for my 21st birthday Party and people could not stop complimenting the..."

Jawad

"Paradise has the best Indian food I have tasted outside India. And, having lived a foodie's life in the UK, Australia and NZ, I believe that is a..."

Sumit Samant

"I lead the Sandringham Food & Spice Tour through the village restaurants and Paradise is definitely one of the best that we go to. We have now..."

Anita

"My absolute favorite place to eat anywhere in the Auckland area is Paradise. I discovered it through a friend while living in Auckland in 2012 and..."

Amanda Pavese

"Sandringham road is full of Indian restaurants, none of which, in my opinion surpasses Paradise for its flavour, variety, variety and exceedingly..."

Natasha F

"Paradise has the best tasting food I've found so far. Their service is very fast and the food is delicious (especially the Biryani and the Chicken..."

Ron Ward

"Not your standard Indian restaurant. Entirely different menu that is amazing. Need to try everything on it. I'm not a vegetarian but the paneer..."

Neil Walker

"Its very simple, the biryani at this place is without doubt, the best thing I have ever eaten in an indian restaurant and takeaway. Add some of the..."

Hadley Parsons

"Paradise is quite simply a gastronomical delight.It been a favourite of our family since we discovered it through word-of-mouth, several months..."

Anna Marie Scroggins

"Paradise has become a favourite for me and my friends. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The food is incredible and so well priced. I don't..."

Alice Henry

"Best Indian restaurant in Auckland and indeed New Zealand!For one, it's priced cheaply with all mains under $20. Given the quLity of the food,..."

Albert Hee

"This is by far my favourite Indian restaurant! I don't live in Auckland but every time I come up here I make a habit of going to Paradise. Their food..."

Steph Harper

"I was amazed to see how this place was crowded with Indians and the people lined up outside the restaurant. The service was not so great, wouldn't..."

Hailey Tran

"Wow! This is one of my fav cheat meal places in Auckland. Best biryani in town - simply delish. Also tried the chicken 65 and lamb balti recently and..."

Jamini Pulyadath

"The best Indian food me and my wife have tasted ever.Been there twice in a few weeks now and will not go anywhere else from now on.also,..."

Tim

"This is by far the most authentic and high quality Indian restaurant in Auckland. I don't go anywhere else for my Indian food now. Afghani Kebab +..."

Wakachangi

"No doubt that this is the best Indian restaurant in Auckland!! The food is delicious and my fiance and I are frequent diners. Our favourites are the..."

Amber-rose Sampayo

"This is got to the best Indian food place to eat. The Best. Food is awesome. Love this..."

Deahne Lakatani

"Absolutely love the food at Paradise. I've tried almost all the dishes on the menu and I absolutely adore the Chili Chicken and Chicken 65. I live in..."

Serene Chuah

"Been searching for the perfect Indian restaurant from kaitaia to bluff in invercargill. I've tried few of them but I can't find the real indian taste..."

James

"This place may just overtake Top in Town's reputation as the best and cheapest Indian food ever. Loved the briyani rice, the curry was flavourful,..."

Adeline

"Best Indian in Auckland! I have eaten at more than a few and this place is by far the tastiest. Excellent prices too.The Lamb Biryani is..."

Cam W

"Go there for the biriyani. That's the best. Affordable, neat and clean, place for friends and families..."

Manu Viswan

"I was introduced to this place by an Indian who knows his curries. At first I was hesitant because Indian food is not a preferred cuisine in my..."

Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang

"We haven't dined in yet - restaurant always seems packed. But we have phoned takeaway orders through and collected. Order is always ready and well..."

Andrew Tidball

"Went twice..had dum biryani both the times...enjoyed it..good..."

Saiprasad Shetty

"Paradise Indian Food is a popular place. I don't think it's because of the cricket memorabilia decorating the walls; I’m guessing Wasim Akram is..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"At last an Indian restaurant with some Indian flavour to it. Good food and an ok ambiance for..."

AJ - Flava

"Always a treat to dine at Paradise. There are a variety of dishes for you to choose. We always ended up eating too much. The chicken tasted much..."

A K

"Food was great as always. Didn't wait to be seated despite appearing at 7pm without a reservation, as it wasn't packed with customers. Food arrived..."

Kathrine

"Despite the extended waiting times, the patience was truly worth it for the delightful experience we had with the chicken tikka gravy and garlic..."

Mohit Gautam

"GREAT FOOD . BUT THE FOOD WASNT ON TIME! THE PEOPLE WHO WORKED ON THAT SHIFT WERE TIRED OF THEIR JOB! BUT I DONT BLAME THEM AND I HIGHLY RESPECT THE..."

EASYMONEY DAGGER

"Long time ago since i ate here. Nothing has changed the food is superb as it used to be. Great restaurant for to have a beautiful..."

Bart Voskuilen

"Our favourite Indian restaurant in town. Keep ordering Chicken Tikka, chicken lollipops, which are must haves. The naan as always soft and tasty. ..."

Lorraine Singh

"We were 20 of us for a work dinner, the staff went out of their way to accomidate all of us. We were from 8 different countries and cultures but all..."

Abraham Varghese

"Lovely place. Great food. Variety of..."

Jeanette Pillay

"We got sitting outside , which was wonderful experience and Ayushi was the star for tonight. She suggested us best food and served us well. Hope to..."

Avtar Singh

"Finally I was here for the first time, the famous and legendary Paradise! Heard heaps of how good it is. Also I've been eating their meal boxes from..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"Great taste. Spinach Curry had great flavour and the garlic naan was warm and oily in a good way. If you want your taste buds tested, do order extra..."

Richard Liu

"Excellent Dum Biryani! Aubergines are sublime. I always leave satisfied. Service is prompt and attentive. Location at the turn in the road is a bit..."

Leonard T

"One of the best restaurants in Auckland. Didn't have to wait long for food. The service was commendable. The seating arrangement and the environment..."

Pulak Barua

"The best ever Indian restaurant in Auckland hands down! Friendly staff with quick and efficient service. If you're dining in with a large group then..."

Erfan Akhtar Jahan

"Wonderful food. Very tasty. Price are little higher but the quality and quantity are..."

Vipul Jotania

"Very good restaurant. The food is spot on and the helping size is good. One entrée can serve 2 people. The meat could be less bhunna is my only..."

Zainab Batool

"Just had company dinner and the food are within the reasonable prices and so delicious! I'm a very picky eater when it comes to Indian food and this..."

Twinkle Capote

Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co.

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"There were a lot of Christmas parties going on but we were still able to find a table with a water view. The staff was very friendly and worked hard..."

Ted Robinson

"Me and my parents all enjoyed nice foods with wonderful atmosphere! Especially waitress was so kind who recommended spinachy pizza and it was also..."

Jinsue Kim

"Huge local tap list, Amazing staff. Incredible harbor view. Mini bowling on site! Decent flat bread..."

Greg Close

"What a great atmosphere downtown Auckland! There’s tons of room for everybody to sit and have a fantastic view of the harbor. Great food and beer..."

Tristan

"Popped in for a few rounds and some seafood. Busy Friday night. Great views of the Viaduct. Food was delicious. Ordered the seafood platter at $98,..."

Jeanie M

"Amazing service, patient staff and the food was so good :) My fav was the pizza, adding balsamic vinegar over the top was chefs kiss to me :D and..."

Rosa

"Met a Conference group there for function. Excellent food options provided. Beautiful presentation and taste. Very well coordinated with resupplies..."

Dawn Hendrick

"Amazing location on the Auckland Viaduct with spectacular water and boat views. Very busy and vibey atmosphere (even on a Wed) with a mini tenpin..."

Haydi Foster

"Had a groovy vibe with excellent service and food! The atmosphere is perfect for a weekend party night. Had the meat lovers pizza and it was..."

Pula Panamgama

"The view from the top of the restaurant is great. This place is usually full booked, it’s better to book your table rather than just walk..."

Douangtavanh Kongphaly

"The perfect spot to soak in the sunshine and watch the sunset on or near the balcony. Had the smashed beef burger in brioche bun which was tasty and..."

Helen Joe

"The fish burger was honestly the best fish burger I’ve ever eaten!! It was so delicious I can’t even explain. It had the most crispy batter and..."

Joe F

"Popped in for the weekday burger and beer deal. $30 for a burger and a beer. Good beer! Pilsner was lovely! The beef burger was great. Good amount of..."

Ben Kennell

"We held our DSV Christmas Function at Dr Rudi's on Friday. Awesome experience for the team. Perfect location overlooking the boats at the viaduct...."

Tom Rusher

"Great food despite being a bar. Spicy chicken burger had a good kick to it and fries cooked and seasoned well. Food came out quickly despite it..."

Semesi

"A good spot overlooking the Viaduct harbour. Warm service. Nice Savig blanc. Unfortunately my lamb rib was burnt. Pizza was mediocre. Oysters were..."

Roseline Moo

"Where shall I begin? I am obsessed with Dr. Rudi’s! From the view to the food and cocktails, it’s definitely a must-try! We had the Summer Salad,..."

Malina Swanepoel

Baduzzi

90/100 (5135 ratings)

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"First time dining here and was very impressed! Catered for my whole family with meat eaters, pescatarian and me (vegan)! They have a whole vegan menu..."

Charlotte Koerber

"Excellent food at this high end restaurant with a family feel.We tried the restaurant month menu which highlighted their pork dishes. We really..."

Natasha Geo

"Been here five times in the last 10 months and had a great time every time. The staff always make my family and I feel comfortable there and are..."

CARO CONSUMES

"Everything about the place is just amazing. I went online and the restaurant was full booked for a Friday evening. Called up and got a table. Arrived..."

Al Kumar

"Warm and toasty dining experience for a cold winters night. Food was beautifully prepared and presented, and the desserts especially were..."

Rohan

"Baduzzi is one of my favourite resturants in Auckland and has been since it opened. The crayfish meatballs are my personal favourite. The great food,..."

Savannah B

"It was an excellent dinner and wine. Finished off with a very tasty tiramisu. The first bottle of wine we opened was sour and was replaced..."

Darren Big Belly

"Great vibes and service. Food was delicious. We got the vegetarian meatballs, eggplant parmigiana and the saffron and potato tortellini. Portions..."

G

"Really nice place good atmosphere nice friendly staff quick service amazing tarimasu would highly..."

David Thompson

"Torta Caprese: who can resist a dessert with Miann chocolate🍫?! Chocolate with raspberry sorbet 🍨could not be more perfect..."

FoodiesTable

"Recommended...."

Adrianna

"The food at Baduzzi was indescribable. We had the Prawns which were beautiful cooked, the red deer meatballs which were super tender and coated in..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"What a delight this place is. The last time I was here was a few years ago so decided to see if it was as good as I remember and it was. Notable..."

Amindha Fernando

"After a full day around Auckland nothing better than some nice Italian cuisine.The Karitane crayfish meatballs were an awesome suprise. The..."

João Plácido

"What more can you ask? Meatballs (esp the Karitane Crayfish Meatballs) were impeccable. Flat iron steak tagliata was good. Salt baked beetroot..."

Richard Liu

"Second visit to this beauty!Terrific service, food is faultless - an absolute must visit on the Viaduct..."

Kelly Loudovaris

"Pretty crowded during dinner times but loving the food, service and..."

Zein

"Came on a weeknight, but the place still had a great atmosphere. Great Italian flavours and combinations. The cured meat board was definitely a hit,..."

Manz

"Had dinner here last night. Nice place. Excellent staff and service. We had the king prawn, east coast meatballs, crayfish meatballs (special of the..."

Praveena

"Quality vegetarian pasta and good..."

Helen Wu

"Amazing service, friendly and attentive staff and lovely aesthetic when you first walk in - I also love the booths. We ordered many dishes including..."

Shuyi Wang

"Consistently good. It was mid-week in Winter and busy. The maître d' made us feel welcome and our waiter was friendly and attentive. The food is..."

Chas Nz

"Came to Baduzzi for a birthday party and the staff were super friendly to cater to a big table. The starter platters were beautifully presented and..."

Jenny Da

"The first time I came here I really wasn't a fan but I decided to return here for lunch with my family this weekend and my mind has definitely been..."

Karina

"Dining at #baduzzi is an experience in itself, from the #reddoor entrance to the #customwallpaper to the amazing food, everything screams a well..."

Anchal Naik

"Very high quality food and staff are great. I actually like it when they just fill up your water glass instead of having to ask. Omg the tira misu..."

Shanae F

"Baduzzi is an absolute favourite of ours. From their excellently proportioned menu to their friendly and attentive wait staff, you’re almost..."

Tejas Thathachar

"It was full on Thursday 7pm. We had to sit outside first. But the service was so good we actually felt happier to wait. The waiter was so patient..."

Taurus Cao

"Given how often it’s named as one of Auckland’s top Italian restaurants, I was very excited to try out Baduzzi for myself. I adore the super..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Came in on a busy Saturday night. Great ambiance inside. Had a friendly staff member to guide us through the menu, as it was our first time. Waiters..."

Dan Nguyen

"I have been here several times and it is always amazing. Great service and a nice setting. The meatballs are fantastic, full of flavour and the..."

Hilary Campbell

"It’s been over a year since I’ve last visited this restaurant. Again I was pleased with their quality of food. This premium casual diner is..."

Lucy

"Great service and food. Walked in on valentines day and they accommodated us. Would go back to try more items from the menu. Great location as well!..."

Wapatino

"Best tiramisu in Auckland!! It is to die for! Everything tastes amazing. Love the flat iron steak with the mash and their pastas too! The meatballs..."

Kayth Y

". We had an excellent experience. The service was great, and meatballs were the highlight. The goats cheese pasta and duck ragu we also both..."

James Bramin

"This was the best pick for a birthday dinner. Staff were helpful and friendly all night.food was awesome , everybody loved what they had. Ben Bayley..."

Jo Nicholson

"Always here for their tiramisu, hands down best in town. There is generally a wait if no bookings are made, so sometimes a cold 20minutes may be..."

Annie Tong

"The saffron eggplant pasta is delicious. The garlic pasta side dish is pretty great as well. Hubby had the meatballs which he loved as well. Not a..."

Tanya

"Had our work Christmas dinner here and Baduzzi did amazing with the dietary requirements. With vegetarians, Halal, and no beef requirements amongst..."

Randy

"Great service and amazing staff. Food is consistent and everything is made to share which makes it super fun and exciting.Very busy but the..."

Ricky Zhou

"Beef meatballs - 5 starsDuck pasta - 4 starsTiramisu - 5 starsChocolate Torta Caprese - 5 starsService - 5 starsOur lovely..."

Eugenia Nam

"Finally got to go back to Baduzzi! Excellent meal super simple flavours but hold their own. Cured meats and focaccia. Lamb meatballs. Deer meatballs...."

Flippynz

"Our firm had its Xmas Dinner here the other nightExcellent venue/premises albeit North Wharf is quite a hike from the CBDWe cheated taking..."

Glenn Town

"The food is very delicious , especially their meat balls dishes. The taste is very unique. Must try at least on of their meat balls dish. I had the..."

Mai

"Great ambiance and the food is delicious. Service is prompt and a lovely dining space. There is a courtyard which is fantastic because you can dine..."

Pradashnee Odiar

"Don’t think anyone needs further review on Baduzzi. The food was nice and service was good but just something was lacking for me. Guess this may be..."

Siow Fong Chen

"I know Baduzzi doesn’t need anymore reviews with raving 500+ reviews however I feel that my review would be current and to show that Baduzzi still..."

Charissa

" Location: It’s in Wynward Quarter, so went today as it was free parking.Being my debut, my brother took me out for dinner. Being a..."

Asha Shah

"Wifey and I came and ate here for lunch on 22/08/18. What a great set up they have, definitely an Italian vibe going on. Our waitress was friendly,..."

Justin

"My husband and I had lunch on Saturday on the spur of the moment and were so impressed with the excellent food and service that we received. Would..."

Tracey Hardy

"I love Baduzzi, it’s expensive but worth it! I did have a new waitress today who blatantly lied to my friend and got caught out pretty quick and..."

Melissa Chai

"Came here recently for my birthday dinner and we had a great time. Because they don’t do bookings for small groups, our party of 4 came at 6pm and..."

Raymond Tiong

"Came for a mid-week lunch, and it was a lovely experience. Really would recommend the deer meatballs along with the eggplant. Ordered a side of pasta..."

Emilyy

"Great Italian in the heart of auckland. Ambiance is Low key but with charming decorations. The focus is certainly on the delicious food. Highly..."

Bachd3

"Very nice place for a romantic dinnerCant go pass the meatball, juicy, tastyThose handmade pasta, specially the duck is die forDont..."

Khoi Nguyen

"Went here for dinner the other night food was really got the crayfish pasta had so much flavour and tasted really good the portion slightly small but..."

Aman

"Never fails to impress. The pasta is always delicious and the only problem with the meatballs is trying to choose between crayfish, beef, deer or..."

Sjr Sjr

"Came here for birthday dinner. Great selection of pastas and meatballs. The most recommended pasta would be their famous duck pasta, definately worth..."

Smoothie Oeek

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland!Service: 10/10Even though it was a packed night and we didn’t make a reservation we..."

Grace Huang

"Excellent food and service. Had the $65 set menu which was delicious and had a lot of variety. Food portions were decent and came out in a timely..."

Michelle

"Baduzzi is a noisy restaurant that doesn’t take reservations for small groups. Despite this, my parents love it and so do I. The service is always..."

Sian

"Had been planning on going for months, heard awesome things about the restaurant.Finally got here, with another couple for an evening meal...."

Warren

"We have eaten many meals at Baduzzi and it is our “go to” venue for visitors; none have ever been disappointed. Auckland Italian options have..."

Schalk

"Celebrated sons birthday there, what fabulous food! Loved the atmosphere and all the various courses like artichoke flowers, meatballs, seafood..."

Star

"One of the best places for vegetarians I’ve been to recently! I love that they have a vegetarian section on the menu. The vegetarian meatballs are..."

Juportellam

"Baduzzi was one of the restaurants that I had heard a lot about. We ordered several dishes to share. The prawns, artichoke flowers, meatballs, fish,..."

Dxlche

"Great Location. Tiramisu!!! "Must have" recommendation for a very good reason despite being a little unconventional. The handmade pasta and meatballs..."

Roopali Jadhav

"Phenomenal meatballs, by far the best I've ever eaten, good service, good wine ...all round great restaurant! Must try out if your wanting Italian..."

Islarosek

"Came here for its dessert only as we had a late lunch in Depot. We ordered one beer, one jasmine martini, one tiramisu and one chocolate torta..."

Valerie Ma

"Great meal and ambience here at Baduzzi. Came here with my partner and our girl, we were impressed. We shared some entrees of 2 x zuchinni..."

Tarina

"Delicious meatballs. Juicy and creamy. My favorite were the venison meatballs. A bit overpriced though. Lamb ribs were too greasy and fatty so I..."

Lily

"Best Italian I've ever had, great service and environment. The attendent has been well trained and gave us an appropriate suggestion for the wine..."

Abby Liu

"taste good，but service not that perfect compared with the environment and food quality. cocktail is nice,honestly, I don’t know whether I will be..."

Rena

"Everything was good here, in general. I am just going to point out few things. 1) The meatballs was way too small in portion for the price and the..."

Jk

"Tasty and fresh!We were lucky enough to be treated by Frederic Cheng (021 073 9093) Mercedes Benz North Shore! Always buy from him to get..."

Tony Ma

"My girlfriend and I tried a couple of dishes from Baduzzi at Taste of Auckland and we loved it. My gf then took me to Baduzzi for my birthday. Great..."

James

"The food here is great, the best Italian I've had. Light and delicious. They offer some great vegetarian options. Staff are super friendly..."

SLM

"Food amazing, especially the crayfish meatballs and clam vongole. Wine recommendation also went very well with the food we ordered.The only..."

G1k

"One of proofs that Auckland can offer world class food. Everything I had here was amazing, but the pasta with duck was outstanding even in a five..."

Diogo Reck

"I come here every now and then to indulge myself in amazing food. They have a great array of Italian and New Zealand wines perfect for any..."

Thom

"You know you’re dining at the right place if you are seated in direct parallel to Auckland’s one and only Champagne Lady, Anne Burton...."

Medium_Rare

"Stunning food great service. Had a celebratory lunch at badduzzi today. Food was fantastic and service excellent. Helpful staff and wonderful outcome..."

Rebecca Roberts

"Always a treat going here. Love how cosy and relaxed it is with menus that always keep you wanting more.Sharing small plates while sipping..."

Clive Barclay-Sellers

"Great placement, Great food.Been here with my friend and we were very impressed. Selection of wines are very good too.The..."

Peter Chung

"Without a doubt, Baduzzi is the best restaurant in Wyndham Quarter. We went for the first time pre-show on Friday night. It was getting very busy at..."

Ken Morrison

"Amazing Italian and fantastic atmosphere . Busy but speedy service and attentive staff make it a great place for dinner. Tried the duck pasta as..."

Ella

"I had lunch at baduzzi with some work colleagues after a few recommendations. We weren't disappointed. The selection on the menu made it difficult to..."

Chefaldini

"Great vibe, food was divine and customer service was excellent. Would definitely like to come back and recommend it to friends...."

LEE Lauren

"Amazing restaurant with great service and a super wine list.The meatballs here are super, and the duck ragut is an institution in Auckland...."

Jaffa

"High praises for my experience here.We ordered a rump steak and a clam linguine and we weren't disappointed!The linguine although..."

Rishab Koshy

"After hearing many raves about this place I finally got to experience Baduzzi today. I was not disappointed at all. The..."

Christine Yeh

"This place definitely met all my expectations from all the hype!The meatballs were amazing, soft and flavourful. The size of them were..."

Winnie Luo

"Always delicious. The food is top notch, service is outstanding, wine list is awesome. The duck ragu is always a favourite and the meatballs are..."

Petra Pearce

"Came here on Saturday 6pm.Walking in the restaurant we had to wait a few minutes before we were even seen. Waitresses could be a bit more..."

Oksana Zhang

"I came here for my birthday last year and I really enjoyed the experience. The food was seasoned nicely and the dishes were beautiful! I even got a..."

Sharon Louie

"Visited this place on a Tuesday night with my friends. I like the ambience of the place, very romantic and cozy. Service was quick and staff was..."

Linh 💛

"It was a good experience at Baduzzi for lunch. Shaved wagyu tongue, bagna càuda, bone marrow... & wild red deer meatballs, portobello mushroom,..."

STRADS

"Amazing amazing amazing best pasta eva! We ordered carpaccio with creme fraise sorbet, light and divine. Followed it with pappardelle, so tasty and..."

Louise

"Very helpful and friendly staff. The food was amazing and definitely well presented. Easy to find and heaps of parking (free for first hour). Highly..."

SMINT400

"Authentic ItalianoI have to say I'm big on the creamy pasta, but they showed me something so different.The Ragu meatball pasta hands down..."

Lauren Bernays

"Great atmosphere...new waitress judika was amazing! Uniforms look amazing and fresh. The chef glen is also on fine form 😉 i cant get over how..."

Julia

"The interior of the restaurant was beautiful which suitable for special occasions.We ordered many dishes as I went in a big group.Every..."

Chico

"really nice atmosphere and the food was amazing. I got the meatballs and a drink and it was amazing. The meat was really soft and packed a lot of..."

Grace

"This is one of my absolute favourite auckland eats!! must try the meat board to start (so ideal for sharing and snacking on with drinks), along with..."

Cheekychi

"A really nice ambiance! The food is very delicious and the desserts was even better. Booking is essential as this place gets so packed! The food came..."

Nikki Rae

"Food was great, recommend the tiramisu and the pork carbonara. One of the best pork I had in NZ.Service, however was average. The waiter that..."

Heui Jin

"The food was phenomenal and service was pretty good despite it being a very busy night. The highlight for me was the tiramisu- very elegantly plated..."

Polly

"It's a beautiful place with a open kitchen and the best prawns ever! The guy who served us was amazing as well, he for real explained every dish on..."

Heer Kalia

"Loved every dish I have tried here. Not a big fan of sea food but this place has surely changed that with the crayfish meatballs which are my..."

Aanchal Manchanda

"Best Italian in Auckland. If we forget the food for a second, the atmosphere and service you receive from staff sets the bar very high...."

Roxanne Sarkari

"Really cute location and lovely staff. I ordered the duck pasta but was not really a fan. My sister on the other hand really enjoyed it so it might..."

S&G Take Auckland

"What a little gem!Service was very attentive and helpful when looking through the menu and trying to understand the well set out Italian ..."

PK

"Okay, went to this restaurant for my birthday a couple of weeks ago with high expectations from all the positive reviews and the drool worthy photos...."

Marcella

"The service, experience and food here is just delightful and instantly transports you to what you'd hope to experience in a restaurant in Italy. The..."

Melissa Mathieson

"Went there on a Saturday night. It was busy but it doesn't feel packed. Awesome food, great service, great environment! Had the king prawns for..."

Axvin MuChien Lee

"Quite glad I came with a group since we were then able to order quite a few items on the menu to share. We ordered a few items from each to get a..."

Benedict Uy

"Beautiful food, great location and nice service. We had a big company lunch here some time ago and it was a great experience. The Bistecca and Squid..."

Alex Butenko

"Just go to Baduzzi. Doesn't matter what you're in the mood for, if it's a special occasion or not, just go.That's all you need to know. It's one of..."

Nicholas R. Cannon

"I'm not usually a massive fan of Italian as I don't usually like pasta but this was absolutely incredible. I am definitely converted. I very rarely..."

Paige Travis

"Went here for dinner tonight with a girlfriend and 10/10 would recommend! The staff were really nice and really helpful with explaining the menu...."

Jessica

"This Italian is one of the gems of the viaduct restaurant crowd. The atmosphere here is always great, busy.. but so chilled, you just know everyone..."

Where To Next Auckland

"Honestly the service from this Italian resto is superb. As first timers some time ago. Our waiter explained to us our menu and allowed for us ample..."

Ana Kristi Soniega

"The interior of this place was lovely, especially the bar area. Ox Tongue w/ bone marrow - Bursts of flavour.Crayfish meatballs -..."

Teddyfamily.

"We came here for anniversary dinner, oh my, the food was AMAZING!! We ordered the beef tongue and meat balls for entree , clam pasta and deer pasta..."

Tw393

"Have visited several times and have been looked after well. Nice menu and atmosphere. They always manage to find a table for us, even when so..."

Alana Emerson

"This place is highly rated and generally good. They do get very creative with their desserts. However I can help feeling underwhelmed by the service..."

Restaurant Assassin

"I have to say baduzzi has the best meat balls ever! Perfectly executed every single time! And the pasta, oh the pasta is just heaven! We can't wait..."

Christine Lusha Gray

"Hey, what a fab place. Went there for dinner on 30 th Dec and the place was humming. Food and service was fantastic. I had the smoothest Italian..."

Rob Young

"Went there for a work xmas lunch. The place was buzzing with people. The beef was spot on- tender and flavoursome. The saffron rissoto was overly..."

Athena

"This was the best dinner I've had in a while. We shared zucchini flowers, beef meatballs, duck Ragu pappardalle and beetroot pappardalle. All the..."

Monty88

"Picked this place out before we'd even arrived in the country and it was a good choice. Amazing dinner with every meal hitting the mark. Highly..."

Tom Wills

"Who doesn't like the Baduzzi's tiramisu. It's the best ever. All over all other dishes were nice. We went for a lunch instead of dinner. The place..."

LuciferTSN

"Owners of the Grove this team knows how to cook food! We started off with egg plant flower - kingfish sashimi - duck pasta then the lamb..."

Alwayseating

"A few weeks ago, you may have seen that we ran our first competition for our readers. All you had to do was tag three of your favourite Auckland..."

Hungry Auckland

"Definitely a place worth revisiting for a sophisticated flavourful meal. Fast service, nice staff and lovely setting. I would go back to try more of..."

Tastebud Tingles

"best Italian food/ flavor and favorite restaurant in Auckland. food made with a lot of love and very high standards. service was good. pricey..."

Lang Ea

"Had the pleasure of meeting the bloggers from Hungry Auckland for dinner here last night. We had all heard good things about Baduzzi and were looking..."

HJ

"We walked in as a group of 6 on a busy Saturday night and somehow lucked into a table. The staff were all very informative and friendly, definitely a..."

Josh

"Dined here pre-show at the new Waterfront theatre, having not been here for a year or so. Arrived earlier than the rest of my table, which was a..."

Bridgee

"Baduzzi is where you can enjoy a pleasant and authentic Italian culinary experience. We had an Italian feast and tried all four their signature..."

Annie Ren

"Very happy with this place, first time dining here with my family for a bday dinner. Ambiance is lovely and we were seated quickly (booking is..."

Nathalie

"Had some wonderful dinner and wine here last night with a friend. What a beautiful interior! I loved how it wasn't your basic industrial look so..."

Sulin Wang

"Great Italian restaurant with cozy atmosphere and friendly servers. I had duck paste, love their handmade paste, which was absolutely delicious and..."

Di

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and allocated the same waiter/waitress per table which is handy and speedy food service.Can be busy with..."

FoodiePhysician

"Just came back from dinner here. My 5th visit. The food and flavour is pristine. They have decent choices in wine. I love love their duck pate cure..."

Isabel

"Amazing. We ordered a few different dishes and shared the greatness around. Such finesse in their Italian food, every phase of the flavours progress..."

Jasveen Kaur

"My family and other friends/family had a great lunch here, be prepared to spend around $80 per person, though the food is worth it, seafood risotto..."

Cesar Luis

"Been here twice now being a chef I'm got fussy who isn't 😜,but have to say food is amazing great flavours and presented well,could brush up a bit..."

Ayaan

"DivineDined here for my birthday and I was amazedI don't think I can ever pay 26 for an average pasta again when I can come..."

Thegreeats

"My partner took me for a surprise lunch at Baduzzi last year and I'd rank it amongst my all time favourite dining experiences. We were..."

Saskia Yates

"what an amazing experience ! Took my mum for her birthday and we were not disappointed. We shared all meals ,6 in total , and we definitely had some..."

Sophie Allegra Unterhofer

"My boyfriend took me here last night and it was my favourite dinner date so far! The food was perfect and the service was nice. We shared the venison..."

Hana Faleatua

"My wife and I are always looking for new and exciting places to eat out. We found it here. Our waitress was first class. She took us on a journey and..."

Zoè Fay Foster

"Gorgeous food - love it - a new favourite- mmmmmm mmmmm - I don't have a big appetite but had to order more it was sooo delicious- cold night sat..."

Annettetchurch

"Had an amazing time here at baduzzi! Definitely a step up from all the other Italian places that I've been to. The service was great and so was the..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Really enjoyed our evening. Went with a group after work, shared a platter to start, and our mains were excellent. Beautiful beautiful food and..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"We went to Baduzzi on a Friday. Got there at 5:30, nice and not crowded so plenty of tables to choose from.The waiter explained the dishes..."

Jan

" 🇮🇹🇮🇹Italienische Küche! Baduzzi has the most incredible meatballs in town😂! The dining area is kind of dark, but super warm and..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Food is delicious and nicely presented, but the price is a bit high and for the portion served. Other than that the restaurant had amazing food and a..."

Sarah

"Baduzzi is one of my favourite restaurant in Auckland! Whenever I dine there I always recieve fantastic food and service. The beetroot and paua..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Great food and atmosphere. The staff were really accommodating too! The favorites of the day was the beef meatballs, duck ragu pasta, and the..."

Kesh.d

"Very much a dining-in-the-dark experience for us. Lights were perhaps a little too dim, which made it difficult for us to even read the menu. But in..."

Jade Lim

"Tasty, tasty, tasty! We had a selection of dishes along with a delicious Montepulciano wine and the whole meal was just incredible. Pretty attentive..."

Good Advisor

"Amazing restaurant ! Love the atmosphere and friendly staff. We had set menu for 12 people and everyone loved it! Must try their dessert and meat..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"The food here is excellent, but I definitely agree with other reviews that the tables are cramped in. And I have always felt that sitting you at the..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"First class bistro style place doing a fusion that still rings the italian bell. Just g othere. Seriously wont dissapoint , Only vaguew negative is..."

Alan Dempsey

"We came to Baduzzi to celebrate my wife's 30th birthday and we were all really impressed with the food.We were a picky table to serve - I'm..."

Oly Su

"When you have one of the best food in town, why cramp your customers to tiny 500x500 tables that can hardly fit 2 dishes (+4 tasting plates). The..."

Lucia Zhang

"We came here for my Boyfriend's birthday dinner and I can't describe how glad I am that we went. It's a small plate style place and you would usually..."

Rhegan Smith

"Baduzzi has always been on my to-do list so was excited when the day finally came. We ordered the lamb meatballs, risotto, duck maltagliati and the..."

Claudia

"Outstanding!! The duck pasta was beautiful and the tiramisu was the best desert we've had in years. And well done on the kids menu! World class...."

Daniel Bell

"Loved my experience at baduzzi the deer meat balls are to die for and the squid ink pasta was great! The decor is amazing and really sets..."

Sonam Kumar

"One word. AMAZING. Despite arriving at Baduzzi and having to wait 45 minutes for a table (with the Wynyard quarter area not an issue on a Friday..."

Vivek Katial

"This is a review for Baduzzi's $15 weekday sandwich lunch.Sammie of the day was chicken and taleggio and came with choice of San Pellegrino...."

Hungusmcfatty

"Baduzzi is very much a hidden treasure. Located under the ASB building in busy Wynyard Quarter it is hard to tell what lies behind the red..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"After months of hearing about this place, I finally enjoyed a delicious lunch there today.My prawn and crab risotto was very good and my..."

Estelle.verani

"Went here after reading some reviews with a few girlfriends. Absolutely loved the food that we had. Definitely a place worth recommending. We had one..."

Shiksha Sridhar

"Very impressed! went with my partner and fried for an impromptu lunch and was glad to have done so. Menu interesting with something for everyone,..."

Sophie Phipps

"The best Italian restaurant in Auckland. I been in there with my friends, all the food was soooo nice for sure we will come back again..."

Sarah

"Excellent crayfish meatballs. Just those are worth the trip alone. The snapper and lobster angolini is wonderful; so smooth and flavoursome...."

Jessica Donovan

"Me and my husband went to Baduzzi last night for dinner and was surprised to see how busy the restaurant was given it was a weeknight but the food..."

Ridad

"For me Baduzzi lives up to the hype. Went here after work on a Friday, immediately got a table. Had tried to get a table here on several..."

Natasha

"Take me to any new country and you can safely bet I’ll seek out Italian food. After a few days of eating highly prized local cuisine I’m usually..."

Feastwisely

"Have always enjoyed dining here, came here for Valentine's Day and no problem getting a booking. The food is to die for me and the atmosphere adds to..."

Edmond Young

"First time we've been to this establishment. The service was good. Pasta was unique but pleasant. Tiramisu was absolutely devine couldn't get enough..."

Yoyo

"Service: 8/10Food: 8.5/10Cleanliness: 8/10Value for money:6/10Overall: 7.5/10Really impressed by everything here. Would..."

Jack Trav.

"Came here for a Friday night dinner. First time I've been here. I love the passion of the staff here. They recant (in great detail) the menu with all..."

Josh Law

"Came here after the rave reviews Baduzzi has received, ordered the buttered maltagliati with duck and it was really quite salty. Was unable to finish..."

Amanda Teo

"I've been to Baduzzi 3 or 4 times and this review is based on these visits. The service I've experienced has always been fantastic, equivalent to far..."

Ryan Orr

"Great atmosphere and even better food! Loved the crayfish meatballs...!!! And such a great price. Definitely recommend this place, go for a walk..."

Jamiekbing

"This has been on my list to revisit as the previous experience was marred by a slightly awkward work function. I invited friends who have..."

Minily

"This Is a first time I ever been here.I thought I give a try.For starter we add some meat ball and I tell you what this was a best meat..."

Farshid Hakimi

"A plush and peppy little Italian place tucked in the North Wharf. Mostly busy with the popularity amongst the city diners.Found..."

Arpita Mandal

"I am in love with this place. I went there during NZFW and it was packed, but it didn't feel like you were seated too close or that people were..."

Kendel

"Possibly the best Italian you can get in Auckland. Certainly more expensive than most especially for portion size so it has prevented me from..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"We came here last Saturday night. We arrived at about 8pm and the place was full and buzzing. We were informed on arrival that all tables were full..."

MelissaLosesItBlog

"From the moment I read the menu here I knew we were going to be in for a treat and I was right.It's a nice venue, comfortable and relaxed and..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Super nice Italian place for night stay. Lobster meatballs are highly recommended. Bacon roasted king prawn also nice. Venison meatball excellent as..."

Tanz

"One of the best Italian restaurants in town! Definitely need to arrive early to get a table. The maltagliati gets me every time ❤️❤️ great..."

Tania Li

"Really good. Nice food. Nice decor. Mostly nice wait staff. Was seated at what I assume was the children's table. It was barely big enough for our..."

Richard Sharpe

"Meatballs galore! Stopped by for a quick bite of their famous meatballs. We had their crayfish and venison meatballs. The crayfish..."

Elena Ching

"Went for a schmoozy Christmas lunch with some business associates. Nice venue. Central location not far from parking. We went with tapas shared..."

Janine Henderson

"Great Italian affair! The food was done at a high quality. The menu contains some classic Italian dishes and some not so familiar ones which were..."

Christian

"I went here for lunch today. We decided to share a few of the plates. Started with the piper - found this quite bland. The prawns were nice. We also..."

Angela Trigg

"We came to Beduzzi as a table of 4 on a Tuesday evening, we had tried to call in to book a table however like a lot of places these days, no bookings..."

Kieran

"Best pasta in Auckland!! Located in Wynyard Quarter, this place serves both lunch and dinner. We came here with friends for lunch. Ordered beef and..."

TinaS

"I chose this place for my birthday dinner with family. As soon as we walked in I knew it was going to be good! I asked our waitress to pick some..."

Alana Rose Gray

"Finally I had a chance to go here after seeing the owner in NZ MKR for 2yrs ;) Start from ‘Piccolo’ section - we had flame grilled..."

Tanz

"Very cosy with friendly customer service. Portion sizes were small but the food was delicious! The buffalo mozzarella was nice and fresh! Definitely..."

Priyanka D'cruz

"Lives up to its reputation!!! After great difficulty we settled on a range of pasta dishes, and some of the house speciality - meatballs. The food is..."

EpiCurious

"Outstanding... a group if 10 or so of us shared dinner at Baduzzi on Auckland Marina, we left it up to the staff to order share plates for our entre,..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Loved my evening here, the food was great and the service was fab. Having heard a lot about their meatballs and fresh pasta i definitely wasn't..."

Fleur Cerecke

"If you are craving for hand-made and fresh pasta，Baduzzi is hands down the best place for you. Highly recommended. The mean may contain lots of..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"We came here last night for my sister's birthday and had a wonderful dinner. While we had to wait for under an hour to get in (To be fair, the place..."

Ramon Reyes

"Baduzzi, Baduzzi, Baduzzi. Oh how I love Baduzzi’s!! I had seen so many pictures of their tiramisu through Instagram! I thought it was about time..."

Gemma

"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟so delicious! I went tonight with long time no see girlfriend, we had blessed evening! Crayfish meatballs were AMAZING!..."

Wendy Zhou

"Seriously good food, would recommend trying the tribute to pig while it is on the menu as it is pretty good! We also had the crayfish meatballs which..."

James Firman

"It was my first time having dinner at Buduzzi and it was a wonderful experience. The waiters there were welcoming and they provided blankets if you..."

Angela Tan

"The meatballs here are insane!!! So so good :D Also loved the Risotto Primavera :) The dish itself is so creamy and rich and pretty good overall :)..."

FoodieOodie95

"This place has the best meatballs in town!!! The crayfish meatball and the duck are our favourites. Oh and the Tiramisu...The best so far!!!..."

Dee

"Was planning to have dinner another venue in Wynyard Quarter but found out that it was closed for the day, so decided to try out Baduzzi instead...."

Jihye Kang

"Walked past and it was packed! Always a good sign!First time down in Wynyard Quarter for a while so were not sure where to go but we were very..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"One of the best Italian food you can get in Auckland... Bit on the higher side of the cost... But absolutely worth for each dollar spent here... The..."

Kiran Kanchan

"Baduzzi is decisively the best dining experience in Wynyard Quarter. If you come with a large group, you will be spoilt with a set menu that will..."

Daniel Power

"Food and service is up to its usual great standard they do a great job when it comes to consistency is food and service delivery Another great..."

Bill Smale

"I was drawn to this place because of their duck maltagliati and my craving for meat balls.So my first time here I decide to get here..."

SnobNom

"If you like meatballs and pasta, this place does it so well! Designed as sharing platters, this means you get to try more of the menu. They also have..."

ShoRt

"We experienced amazing service at Baduzzi. Having been here when it first opened and returning again more recently, I was pleasantly surprised to see..."

FoodieNelle

"Positioned in the bustling new North Wharf, Baduzzi is now a favourite for many Aucklanders, including myself! From the moment you step through the..."

Biohazard

"Been here on several occasions. After reading great reviews, I thought it was finally time to pay the place a visit. My first experience at Baduzzi..."

Huli

"Had a late lunch today with Ivan Valladolid. We were seated my lovely staff outside in a great ambiance. The menu was a little tricky to understand..."

Anna

"Dined here twice now. Excellent service and the food here is absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the duck pasta and crayfish meatballs. Love the..."

Lucia Park

"Service was great, the waitress felt like a friend she was friendly and offered her knowledge about the menu to us since me and my friends didn't..."

Judy Chhy

"After looking at the good reviews Baduzzi have at Zomato, we visited the place twice. One by ourself at Lunch and the other time at Dinner with a..."

MommyYummy

"Wow!! No other words. The food - amazing. The service - second to none. We had Sully as our waitress (or whatever the pc term is these days) and she..."

Jaki Dwight

"I have a new mission in life: to try every item on the menu at Baduzzi. Yes, I like this place THAT much. I took my parents here for a birthday lunch..."

Squiddy

"The popularity of Baduzzi speaks for itself when you can see that it is packed on a Sunday night while everything else around is empty. We were..."

Khoa Le

"Food and atmosphere was excellent.Only thing to note is that the meatballs (venison and lamb) were both definitely pink in the middle but..."

Food Eater

"Have visited a handful of times since it opened and the experience is always consistent. Excellent warm service and outstanding food. You can't go..."

Jo Y

"If you want to know Italian food beyond pasta and pizza, this is the place for you. Not an everyday restaurant as it comes under the nifty belt of..."

Winnie

"Absolutely no complaints at all. The pasta was perfectly cooked, every dish looked amazing and had tonnes of flavour. The atmosphere was great -..."

Maia Churichkova

"Baduzzi is my husband's favorite Italian restaurant. Glad to see they have some new dishesWe tried the tuna with fennel salad, good portion..."

YIRU

"Visited last night, 2nd visit in 2 weeks, both Sunday nights and seated outdoors (don't fret, it's very warm, not needing a coat). Decor has always..."

Jemimah

"With only 6 family adults, no bookings were available, so great advice when we rang, for us to arrive early.We received a wonderful welcome to..."

StephAKL

"Baduzzi is an Italian restaurant with an excellent reputation. As you enter Baduzzi it’s warm and welcoming which is perfect for a chilly winters..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Nothing to fault-food, atmosphere, & service impeccable! We were lucky we got in on a busy Saturday night without a booking... Worth every cent!..."

Manda Little

"I have been to Baduzzi once before and loved it so was keen to go again. We went for dinner on a Friday night and it was bustling but we managed to..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"We meet friends for lunch in the city frequently. We had been here before about a year ago..checking out all the restaurants in Wynyard quarter..."

Lynn Hedges

"Been here for the casual drinks and snacks, as well as for dinner. Food is delicious and the wine list is superb. Some staff needs to be a little..."

SSBoots

"After always wanting to go to Baduzzi we finally went, exception service from the minute we walked in the doors. The waiters knew the menu well and..."

Rosa Smith

"Absolutely amazing! I have been back 3 times now and have never been disappointed. Lively atmosphere and fantastic food. Sad that the tortellini is..."

Jacelyn Hughes

"Baduzzi is a seriously good Italian restaurant. It has all the ticks for lunch or dinner - ambience, bustle without irritating racket, excellent..."

Duncan Galletly

"Arrived at Baduzzi on a cold Saturday evening with much anticipation (being a fan of Michael Dearth's The Grove).Initial impression was not great..."

Fylde

"Another fantastic meal at Baduzzi. As usual. Food, the best. Service, amazing (thanks Sully for looking after us so well, your smile, humor..."

Kiwi888

"Baduzzi was recommended by a friend. I tried alot of new food here. we went on a very early dinner / very late lunch after work it was a quiet time...."

Joy Maralit

"Amazing Mother's Day lunch here. Food and service were both fantastic. Would recommend the Gnocchi and Duck Ragu. Will definitely be back..."

Nika Van Wyk

"I love the idea of a walking degustation. Working out South and living on the Shore, I don’t always go out to town to eat. So when I do, I find..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Wonderful dinner last Saturday night for my sons 21st. Food tasted delicious and so well presented. Thank you! Thankful..."

Petrina Grib

"We went to Baduzzi for a work lunch, it is a modern funky restaurant. The food was really amazing, I loved the way you can order each dish as a..."

Kelly

"Came down to Baduzzi on a stormy Saturday night and we had an hour wait for a table for two. Was well worth the wait though. From the bustling..."

Steph Young

"This place is pretty special came on a night I was feeling awful with the flu, the cock tails with flowers in them instantly warmed me up :-) had a..."

Chloe-Mae

"I was excited to go to Baduzzi as a friend had raved about the food and I had also read some great reviews online. Enter Baduzzi and the environment..."

Kezia Lobo

"Excellent food. Amazing service. The meals are hearty and balanced. And the desserts are a work of art. I loved the tiramisu. It was light and filled..."

Tash

"On a mission to find the best tiramisu! ?. Came here after dinner for a treat on a Friday night super pack! We're put on waiting list but were fitted..."

Paris

"Fabulous food, great wine list, fabulous service! Will definitely be back next time we're in Auckland. The food was full of flavour, fresh, tasty and..."

Barbara Thorsen

"3.5 Only because of the small portions. First class food and service. A bit pricey also. Great location. Pity they don't serve pizza.Nice..."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"I went here for my birthday because I hae heard many good things about Baduzzi.The place is always busy and because of that it took a while..."

Noms Burger

"We came here a few weeks ago, we arrived early - we knew they don't take bookings and also that this place gets quite full very quickly.We started..."

Miss Kiki

"Had a wonderful business lunch here yesterday. The lamb meatballs were sensational as was the vegetarian pasta dish I had (and that's quite a..."

Skinnybrowns

"Dined here last night and could not fault the food and service. The wagyu meatballs were one of the best thing I have ever tasted. Unfortunately you..."

Moggie

"Food here is amazing. This is somewhere perfect for a special occasion as you'll be wanting to try EVERYTHING. My favorites are the meatballs which..."

Anna Harding

"The first time I had visited this establishment I found the food to be lacking but I had a friend from overseas come to visit and I thought I would..."

Linny

"Came here for dinner with a group of 10. Had platters and meatballs to share. Lobster and red deer meatballs were outstanding! Ordered a main each,..."

Bobby Anderson

"Lovely, said with a sigh, that sums up Baduzzi.This visit we went for a late lunch, next time we will return in the evening. Mr has already..."

Muffin Mum

"Lovely place with exception service.While they have a no booking policy the staff is very well organize and seats you in a very reasonable time..."

Lisa Wong

"Baduzzi is such an amazing restraunt that we were considering going back an hour later to try more deserts! It is a modern establishment..."

DefinitelyMayb

"This place is awesome! We went there on new year's eve and enjoyed an excellent four-course meal with great service! The ambience was lovely too! A..."

Rosemary Cook

"We went on a busy night so I thought the service was pretty average given that we had to ask for extra menus and water to be topped up. As a group we..."

Bettina Tran

"Damn this place is good! Went here with a friend last Friday night and we shared some meatballs and then two pasta dishes for the main. Firstly, I..."

LucyGoosey

""Food of the People" say the signs outside. Open the big, bright red door and step from the street into the dining room of Baduzzi, where your..."

Ulrich Frerk

"Deserts are great here. Good service although the booth seats on a hot night were a little sticky. I saw Joseph Parker the boxer eating the same..."

Peter Mondosae

"All I can say is that the food is delicious. Would love to eat here everyday if I could! We had a range of meatballs (the sauces were to die for)..."

James

"I last visited Baduzzi a year ago. My friend and I had a very pleasant experience, and so this week I took my partner for the first time to introduce..."

Sophia

"I went to baduzzi a couple of weeks ago with friends. Two of us had been on a low carb diet and if you're going to break it then you may as well do..."

Aimee

"This was a very nice place to eat. The waiter serving us was very informative which helped us to decide what we ordered. Would recommend for anyone..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"I went here for my birthday and was not disappointed. Having heard mixed reviews I was unsure what to expect. The food was delish, with the menu..."

Bella Lily

"Been here twice - both times were amazing. The Duck Ragu has to be one of my faves! Tiramisu is just brilliant!, and there is a version of an..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"Fantastic and thoughtful service, bettered only by the delicious and beautifully yummy food - a delight and a treat! The exotically flavoued..."

Silva Star

"Five words - BEST TIRAMISU IN THE WORLD. This place is something else. Been here 4 times and had the same thing every time and each time spot on...."

Pankaj Kini

"What an amazing night!! Selection of food was great! cured meat platter and veal with polenta so tasty!! Staff where so awesome and helped to make..."

Charlie Dickinson

"From the great people who did the Grove what else would you expect but great food. The star of the show is the meatballs, the Venison or Wagyu in..."

Jason Montreal

"Exceptional service from tk. Food was good, though suckling pig portion size was a little small. Particularly enjoyed the duck pasta. Would go again...."

Alex James

"A solid restaurant. I had the crab meatballs, suckling pork, clams linguine and the valrhona chocolate. The linguine and the chocolate dessert were..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Amazing italian & great service! Have been there about 6 times and love going back. They make epic Negroni's and the stuff are always very..."

Cole Saunders

"Wow, what an evening of great food and atmosphere. Went to Baduzzi for a birthday celebration and received fantastic food and service. Big ups to the..."

Daniel Taylor

"Baduzzi is the second creation of award winning chef Ben Bayly. Serving Italian influenced food, they also focus on serving the finest handmade..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"I can totally understand why this place has so many positive reviews - it truly is amazing. Everything was absolutely perfect & I can't believe it..."

Amy Webb

"I took my mother and grandmother for lunch on Mother's Day and it was fantastic!! Delicious food and reasonably priced for a higher end restaurant...."

J.T547

"Dined here for lunch.as usual consistently great food and service.4 th time to this restaurant in 4 months.is now a firm family favourite.our..."

Fran Munro

"My husband and I went to Baduzzi last month for our anniversary. I chose to go there because I've heard about this place's great desserts before...."

Carolina De Biasio

"I was really impressed with everything about this place. My boyfriend and I wanted somewhere fancy but not too fancy to celebrate our anniversary and..."

Bea Nannestad

"Stylish place with great food, service and atmosphere. I would recommend this place to anybody. The number of people there during the week testifies..."

Mark Corbett

"Absolutely loved everything about this place. The food of course, could not be more impressive, true italian with the twist. Fantastic atmosphere and..."

Penelope Franca

"Absolutely stunning meal. The Red Deer meatballs were to die for as was the fresh pasta with duck, mushrooms and black walnuts. The service was..."

Dawn Meertens

"I went to Baduzzi alone, fairly early on a Wednesday night. First impressions: really helpful staff (I have “special dietary requirements”) and..."

Rob Bishop

"We went to lunch on a whim today, after hearing very nice things about Baduzzi from friends. The food and service was everything I've come to expect..."

Gus

"We went on a recommendation from my nephew who is a real foodie and I also love food.It was Just Divine! I can't wait to go back, Very cool place..."

Tracy Johnstone

"We couldn't fault the food and service on a very busy night. Every dish was totally delicious, including grilled sardines with pine nuts, feta and ..."

Rosalie Bay

"First time here, very enjoyable - pleased we arrived early at 630pm as it quickly filled up and there were people lining up to get in when leaving..."

David Parussini

"What better way than to have lunch on a sunny day at Baduzzi. The waitress was very informative and talked us through the menu with great..."

Kelsey

"Flippin awesome! The staff were super knowledgable and friendly. Food was top notch and presented at a really high standard. Good variety of seating..."

Jeff Mabbett

"This place was wonderful. We walked in and were seated immediately. Drinks came quickly. This is the second time we have been here. We have..."

Manoja St John

"Baduzzi you have got it right! Thank you for presenting us with amazing cuisine and excellent service!! Loved every minute of it. This restaurant has..."

Vanessa Green

"Fantastic restaurant. Knowledgeable staff and great atmosphere. We especially loved the duck pasta and the tiramisu was sinfully good. We are so..."

Tom Fletcher

"A good restaurant serving quality and unique Italian food. The meatballs cost $13.00 to $18.00 for 4 pieces. A main dish will cost $16.00 to..."

Jeffrey Dee

"We went to Baduzzi a couple of weeks ago to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. The whole experience was very nice and we had a lovely time. The..."

Joe

"This place does get busy, so you need to be early for a table if you don't want to wait.The team have a great understanding of the menu and..."

David Boshier

"Love, love, love! Great fit out, saucy knowledgeable staff and fantastic food. Stopped in for a couple of glasses of wine and a snack, now can't wait..."

Nicole Abbott

"Fantastic restaurant. Meatballs are so tender and delicious. The fish stew is one of the best I have ever had (will definitely be back for more) and..."

Jacqui

"This place is amazing. Have just come home from a birthday dinner. Christine the maitre d was charming. The three of us shared entrees, mains and..."

Philippa L

"I was lucky enough to spend my Sunday afternoon down at the newly opened Baduzzi in the Wynyard Quarter. As we arrived we passed a couple just..."

Zinnia Harris

"Baduzzi is an Italian restaurant with an uniquely Kiwi twist. Located in the Wynyard Quarter precinct and always buzzing with diners, this place is..."

EatsByZee

"Came here for lunch with 2 others that works nearby. Was a little intimidated when everyone else in the restaurant was banker-looking, in suits. I..."

Lillian

"Baduzzi is an Italian trattoria under the helm of Michael Dearth of The Grove. This is in a lower-price range, but with all the creativity and..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"I went to Baduzzi for a special occasion, it was a busy night which probably seems to be the case most nights.We had a small table on the side..."

Fridayu

"We had a nice time at Baduzzi, it's was extremely busy but we had booked ahead so after a 20 minute wait at the bar the 9 of us were squeezed into a..."

Frequency

"This restaurant may be named after meatballs, but that is just one section of the menu. They have great pastas and main dishes too, as well as plenty..."

Nom Nom Panda

"I do love Baduzzi, after 3 visits I still want to back for more....of just about everything. Meatballs are star but then everything else is just a..."

Mairi Herbert

"Came here based on a friend's recommendation and various reviews. First impressions are of a slick French/American bistro with very friendly service..."

Kate W

"The staff are very friendly, although most of them have not personally tried the dishes so recommendations are a bit limited. Shaved waygu..."

Two Honest Truths

"been taken there for a dinner for my special night. staff at front house were quite young which i wouldn't mind as long as they do their best job..."

Aoki Astrid

"We are a group of 27 people having a delightful sunny lunch, and we were thoroughly impressed by the exceptional service and delicious food at..."

Ruzanne Keresoma

"Nice food and I love their specials as well. They got some good vegetarian options to cater for some vegetarians in our group. They took good care of..."

kalyan chavala

"Popped here after hitting up a film at the ASB Theatre. I've been here plenty of times and it is consistently good. We were walk-ins tonight but..."

Amindha Fernando

"Excellent customer service, delicious and tasty dishes, desserts were beautiful decorated and prepared. Overall a great..."

LT Trinh

"Wonderful food and service! We couldn't decide which dishes to choose so we ordered extra and had a lovely feast made extra special by the..."

Amy Phillips

"Very Friendly staff , everything tasted good from starters to desserts , will definitely be back to try more..."

Meeshah Alhafidh

"If you're going to a show at the ASB Waterfront Theatre, Baduzzi is a fantastic choice which is close by and has some delicious food. We loved the..."

Ray C

"Cosy Italian restaurant located near the waterfront. Walking in you'll soon notice the many plants decorating in a cool vibe - booths and an outside..."

Caio Torres

"Amazing Italian food, and great atmosphere with excellent service. Nothing is more welcoming than stepping into this place after a wet and windy..."

Kevin Chen

"Had our Christmas Staff dinner. We ordered the set menu where we could try different dishes. They were outstanding. The food was absolutely..."

Luke Simpson

"Food was very good, especially the bread with olive oil and olives as a starter. The bread has a smoked crust! Even though the food was good, the..."

apas

"Absolutely delicious food. Well trained staff. Highly..."

Angela Robinson

"This was one of the most amazing food places I have ever been too , the food was amazing the service was outstanding and they refilled our glasses of..."

Natalei Monika

"Everything was so good and delicious, the in house crafted meatballs are tasty and fantastic. It was our second time and the food was perfectly..."

Tehaunui

"Food quality is consistent over the years. I cam back for their wild deer meatballs and it tastes just like a few years back. Thank you for the great..."

Ele Lu

"Loved the whole experience. Great food and service. Surprised our friend with a dessert for her birthday too 🎂 🥳. Only took photos of..."

Michelle

"I recently dined at Baduzzi in Auckland and had an amazing experience. The atmosphere and service were fantastic. Our server, a young gentleman,..."

Arran Worsley

"What a phenomenal experience 😍 every single dish was as amazing as the last. Hard to pick a favorite! Thank you We enjoyed the deep fried..."

Bee Sweet

Denny's

70/100 (4830 ratings)

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"We came here during a really busy night the other week, every table was packed. But we really appreciated that our waitress (I believe her name was..."

Z Goh

"The best curly fries in Auckland and pretty cheap for the portion size as well. Their portions are huge and their dessert menu is pretty good. Not a..."

Foodaficionado

"Loved the dessert.....yum. We went at 3am its open 24 hours good crowd and amazing place to hangout...."

Divya Jyoti Saldanha

"Life saviour❤..."

Lavannya Iliger

"Visited Denny's with a work colleague for lunch. Nice atmosphere nice food and friendly waitress. The seating was comfortable with a lovely city view..."

Desmond Chan

"We went here for breakfast, and it was actually really good. Had bacon and eggs with a hash brown. Generous serving size. The hash browns are the..."

Ben To

"This place was very pleasant to eat at, the staff were nice and kind and the food was so delicious. Served piping hot and huge portion for the prices..."

Food Loverrr

"Another feed after a night out! It was surprisingly good for the low expectations I had. The bangers and mash were good and the cheese toastie..."

SpoonMe

"This Denny’s been here for like forever!! Good late night eatery in the CBD. Personally we don’t have any complaints about their food or service..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"Nice little booths! I'm always attracted by the breakfast menus but I decided to try a meat lovers skillet, the curly fries as always and a banana..."

Persian Foodie

"Not sure why this place has such a low rating. I think people’s expectations are too high when it comes to a 24/7 diner 😂 They have a high..."

Sydney

"Came here and had chocolate mud cakes for dessert one night. Thoroughly enjoyed the dessert and found the service and cleanliness of the restaurant..."

Bailey

"Our expert was good, service from friend staff who took our order was great. Because we wanted our food to come out altogether waiting time wasn’t..."

Tessa Cumorah Vaimalu

"I really like the burgers here. They’re not oily, and the mushroom burger comes with nice crispy vegetables. The chips were also light, not oily...."

Sandi Tsai

"We tried 9$ lunch menu and butter&bread pudding, the butter bread pudding was amazing and the rest of the food was ok. Their services were great too..."

Đg Nguyen

"Unlimited brewed coffee is one of my favorites! I always order the pancake & bacon breakfast meal and never able to finish it since the serving is..."

AngryWhenHungry

"The place is equipped with very friendly staffs, and the best thing I had there was the hot chocolate fudge, must try it! And also the millennium..."

Charishma Chennakeshav

"I like that this place has some form of parking but if you have never been to the parking before you may get lost and confused. It is a small walk..."

Brooke Tokana

"Curly Fries - highly recommended!I had the Vegetarian Breakfast, it was good. Husband had the Chicken Fajitas and said it was..."

Minakshi Gupta

"Gotta love a good 4am dennys run after a night in town. First time having the hot fudge cake and it was revolutionary honestly so yummy and curly..."

Charlotteraju

"My first time back in months, lovely staff, casually Dennys, nothing has changed. Menu has been updated just a bit which was nice to see. Wasn't busy..."

Sunema Tuifao

"Was apprehensive initially given the reviews but recommended by mates and must say the burger and curly fries was amazing. 10/ 10, thanks..."

Chris

"Loved the bacon pancakes with ice cream and extra bacon!!!! Cant wait to come back again. Amazing service as always. Love how its relaxing atmosphere..."

Perdita-Louise Meikle

"Their hot fudge is the best😍 do try the hot fudge as well as the chocolate lava. Dennys have the best desserts and their pizza is obviously a..."

Aats Rockbottom

"I like that they open 24 hrs and that they have tabasco sauce available even for a takeaway :) good to try if you're sick of other franchise fast..."

Foooood

"Nothing ordinary though with my breakfast. Pancakes were fluffy and soft. Just the right amount of texture and thickness. It was served hot and fresh..."

Izureiru Koi

"The customer ratings (between 1 and 5 stars) here on Zomato made us curious, so we had dinner there on Wednesday evening and gave it a try. We..."

Blue Fantail

"The food were very pricey considering. We loved the curly price. My friends go here for their fries.The staff were friendly and..."

Liksya

"Late night sweet fix. Gooey chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. So good when the Aussies come over they go looking for it. My Aussies that it ;-)..."

Ann R

"Denny's is always a reliable place to get some good food, it might not be the best looking place to walk into but the food is good and its 24 hours..."

George Diego

"Been here few times after leaving from work at 4 am morning the bset part about Denny's is its open 24/7 and serves big portion of american food...."

Bhagyesh Prabhumirashi

"Great service and restaurant very clean/tidy as wellOrdered Millennium burger which was good,fries with that were nice and crispy..."

Lena Kupa

"The was so great I bought more than I should have. The burgers were and so was the pizza. Wouldn't mind coming back for another time with some..."

Tavita Milford

"Is okay. Dont like their steamed veges! Sort of gross. I love the buffallo wings and satay chicken. Also the molten mud pudding is delicious. The..."

Gemma Leigh

"Danny's doesn't offer that much in terms of variation but the food is nice enough. I often get an Oreo Shake cause those are soooo yum. I've ordered..."

Charlotte

"There was a lovely boy starting with A i think. He seemed like he was learning the ropes but his customer service skills were great. Impeccable smile..."

Brianna

"The food was good. I loved the wings and almost all the apps we ordered. Staff were nice but they took quite awhile to serve us our food. Overall..."

Anna Fajardo

"We went here to eat dinner because we were so hungry and we were at sky city so might as well. We celebrated my friend's birthday and got her the..."

Marggie Pascua

"Been there late night as its 24 hours open. Nice and well organized inside. Food taste was good. Service good. Parking is a issue here. They have..."

Polash Shariful Hasan

"Evening stop over after a concert. Ordered the breakfast menu, pizza bread to share was delicious. My two buddies went hard out with other delicious..."

Tuku

"Food was good. Service was good. Waiting time was okay for the amount of people there at the time. Staff was kind and took all orders correctly...."

Jason Prasad

"Went there with the families after 11pm.it was a good experience...food was ok .their service was good overall not a bad place to dine in or..."

Zilly

"Best place for cheap eats, any time of the day or night! The food quality is fitting for what you pay for and the serving sizes are very generous!..."

Charli Naufahu

"Even with Denny's reputation, we've always had a decent feed and pretty good service. The food is nothing spectacular but if you stick to desserts or..."

Ryan

"Been there after exam with friends to celebrate, their service is really nice, friendly staff and good presentation of food with fast delivery to..."

Anna Zhuo

"Denny's is a great place to go in the middle of the night or when you're drunk. It's a 24 hour diner so you can't set really high..."

Aniva Huang

"I must say i have just finshed my break fast in demmy's auckland seriously the quality and quantity of food is mind blowing the space and place is..."

Sachin Shrimal

"Went with my partner yesterday, just to have a late lunch before shopping... And it both made us real full. Good service and great food. Food was..."

Miriam Badilles

"This is probably the best dennys in auckland. The service was amazing they always checked on me. Parking was a bit of a mission as you had to go down..."

Brooke Prasad

"Denny's is American styled cafe which also offers Asian and Italian dishes. Denny's is 24 hours operating cafe, good place to have late night eats...."

Vineel Babu Gutta

"You know those times when you crave for certain dishes and make sure you remember spots for an instant fix? Danny's is my place for pancakes, chicken..."

Cynthia Vanisha Paul

"Imagine hubby Harold and mine surprise to find that Denny's had finally opened a location in New Zealand!After my husband nearly scratched..."

Ethel Cox

"I have been a regular customer of Denny's for the past years. During my visits, the customer services and food has been not up to par. But recently..."

Fyrea Anna

"Have been there several times now.It's great for somewhere to go, the food is reasonably priced and the staff are friendly enough. The food..."

John Hughs

"I've been to Denny's Hobson Street a few times now, and I have to say it's my favourite of the Auckland Denny's. The staff are polite and friendly -..."

Cruz Johnson

"Dennys Auckland CBD, well, me and my friends used it a lot, it's a cool place, it's bigger than some Dennys, the food is better than most Dennys, and..."

Curtis Chan

"Went for breakfast very affordable, not particularly exquisite food, just a good hearty breakfast with everything you'd expect and free coffee and..."

Erin O'Meara

"Great place for brunch! Not amazing but good; the service was nice the only time I`ve been there and the food was decent at a decent price as well...."

Javier Yebenes

"This is hands-down the best Denny's. We're possibly talking worldwide here, as even in America, nothing could compare to this CBD chain store (IHOP..."

Mina Ross

"Denny's is one of my all-time favorite places to eat with family. I love their American decor and diner-style layout. The seating is divided into..."

Zetin Moza

"There Alot of mixed reviews seen on here. Don't be expecting a fine dine experience. But you get what you pay for. With all the inflated prices..."

Saia Funaki

"As always with Denny’s the food is on the pricey side but it’s a good once in a while restaurant to go to. The food was quite nice to have, I..."

James Devereaux

"Came for breakfast. Honestly these meals are huge. You get value for money here. We took home alot of left overs and containers are easily accessible..."

Aroha O'Brien

"Best burger trending for me a little on the pricey side being $26 but it's well worth imo. And waffles are to die..."

Luke Tangi

"It's good for a Denny's. My deep-fried snapper was full of scales though, which was a bit yuck. The food is a bit inconsistent in..."

Daemon Zito

"Food was good. The curry served was indian curry. I got a shock when my fish and chips was served. The portion was big. Service was good though we..."

Joween Yeo

"Like the other reviews here, I do think Denny's could use more staff. While the entrance (by the stairs) kind of smells like urine, and the quality..."

Pat Satji

"Nothing flash but relaxed atmosphere, lovely waitress. Food was average, as..."

Michelle Hartman

"The food was tee-lee-zious 😋 Service was on point. Friendly staff. The only negative thing about my visit was the carpark (underground carpark)..."

La Cee

"Treated my girls to late Dennys dinner and they were not disappointed. Our waiter was lovely and the food was good. Also the toilets were so clean..."

lashawn graham

"Food was great - serving sizes are quite big. Service staff were very friendly..."

Steffany XY

"All their dishes are good and well priced for 24x7 restaurant. Typical American ambience.. I like it. Pan cakes and those poached veggies are..."

Adrian Mathias

"It’s been about 3 years since my last visit to Denny’s in Auckland CBD. It definitely wasn’t known back then for their service but came through..."

M L

"This place is amazing. You can drop by and order from an absolutely huge menu any time day or night. Generous portions at reasonable prices. Friendly..."

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The Crab Shack

78/100 (4815 ratings)

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"Delicious seafood, fresh and tasty, friendly service, generous portions, reasonably priced, conviently located by the water..."

Rex Chen

"Hubby and I have been to The Crab Shack on multiple occasions because I loooove crab! Their service standards were consistent I would say and food..."

Kendra Solomon

"Love this place, great vibe, great..."

Ben Elliot

"nice food, really cheap during..."

Shelly Ward

"I along with 10 close family and friends went to the crab shack on a Sunday for my birthday lunch. We were promptly seated in the outdoor area (which..."

Kim Alexander

"Love the daily specials here + $5 beer & wine is good. The fish is really fresh & cooked to perfection with crispy batter, come here just about every..."

David Purvis

"First time there. Tried the mussel and clam fritter and mussel pot (white wine jus) (so many other dishes I wanted to try too). Love both of my..."

Colin Taylor

"Went on Boxing nite with 8 others for a family dinner, table was right by the windows and views over the harbour . Our server was Drake? He was..."

Grant McAneaney

"I like their steak &rosie pasta!! But pork belly is full of fat and too oily..."

Foodfaker

"I’ve been here for dinner twice and have enjoyed the seafood here very much , this time I am here for the afternoon tea special , they have..."

May Hung

"The food was excellent. only thing we didnt like was the table they gave us. we order so many dishes and table was too small to fit all dishes. we..."

Nukualofa

"Came here for restaurant month offer. Got off to a slow start as trying to grab attention of the staff to order was a bit of a mission. For the $25..."

Alma Eats

"Great place to get messy. The 1kg crab pots are the way to go. The sauce is amazing. The Cobb salad is also good to get a bit of greens in your diet...."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Great atmosphere and warm, it has a couple bars where you're drinks can be made so they come quick. The was interact and that's being modest if..."

Taron Ah Chee

"First time at crab shack. Ordered crab of the day, tiger prawn, seafood pasta, King crab leg and mixed shell fish. The food tasted good especially..."

Becky Kuang

"Thank you to Reece and team for having us at the crab shack.We had the mixed pot of green lip mussels and assorted cloudy bay clams in..."

Hungry Diner

"We ordered calamari rings as appetizer, shack steak and seafood marinara as mains with 2 sides of 200grams king crab legs. good food, friendly staffs..."

Erika Gualberto

"Awesome place for seafood lovers!! We ordered Fush ’N’ Chups, Tacos with blackened fish and Tacos with tempura soft shell crab...."

MissFoodRaveller

"I love here for casual dining. If u r into crab or other seafood, then u should go! I went there and ordered steak though. It turned out steak was..."

Jason Wang

"I wanted seafood for my birthday dinner so to The Crab Shack we went last night — and did not regret it! For first-timers, we ordered 1/2 pound of..."

Ginger Taduran

"Crab of the day was fantastic. Heaps of flavour and really easy to eat.Chook flavour was fine but it was overcooked so meat was a bit..."

Tony Shi

"A group of us went here for lunch. Friendly staff and service was exceptional, the fish and chips are perfectly cooked and the burger tasted fresh..."

Desmond Chan

"The Big Aucklander was a pretty good burger. Standard sizes for its prices. Fairly nice relaxed vibe. The wait time is on the longer side though. ..."

G

"The clams and mussels cooked in white wine, chilli and garlic is always my favourite option. I recommend ordering some of their buns to soak up the..."

LiLi Bee

"If you want to satisfy your shell fish cravings, come here. They do different deals everyday so make sure you check it out. They dont do bookings so..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"had a "dinner" with my friend at 5pm. The daily deals is $10 rib which is super awesome! fresh oyster is $2 each. It's good to see they have Chinese..."

Hongjun Wang

"Last time we visited this restaurant. We ordered crab a day, steak, lamb burger and fettuccine. The food there are tasty especially the crab is fresh..."

Chifan Chifan

"I am a seafood lover. This restaurant is located in harbor and popular for its crab. Customers could enjoy the food while having a good sightseeing...."

Paul McDonald

"Not the freshest crab, but at least flavour is good. Waiting time a bit long, staffs are nice and friendly.Quantity 3/5Flavour ..."

LuNa The TuNa

"THE BEST CRAB IN TOWN! We enjoyed everything😊 Especially their Chili Garlic butter sauce. TO DIE FOR! We’ll definitely come back to try their..."

Jinky Jimenez Cruz

"Popular place. So glad our team here for an early dinner! Like the 80~90s music, decor, prompt customer service, fish and chips.I ordered..."

Adrianna

"Went to the crab shack for a birthday lunch with family and we all enjoyed it! Menu had options for my fiancé who doesn’t particularly like..."

Jessica Whitten

"Crab shack for my lunch birthday cause i’m craving for seafood.. so ordered mix clams (500gr) where i got green mussel and clams, then pork belly..."

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"Really love the crab shack! The most amazing chicken tacos and fried chicken here. Seafood chowder is amazing, tiger prawns and shrimp cocktail. Love..."

Preeti Kaur

"Love coming to Crab Shack. Me and my family have been here like 6timea we cannot get enough of it. The staff are very kind and the food is amazing ...."

TahleeeeeK

"My wife and I had a great time at The Crab shack,the staff were very friendly and helpful, one staff member forgot to order my crab legs, so offer me..."

Shane Naera

"My friend and I had a great first time dining experience here! The place looked really cool and felt cozy. The staff who attended to our table was so..."

Sime Cajot

"Great place for seafood. We had couple of drinks then fish of the day along with some burgers. Very helpful staff. The ambiance is quite comfortable..."

Ali Suhail

"The $15 fish and chips deal on a Friday is really great value. Super tasty and large portion size for the price. Unfortunately it only runs until 6pm..."

Shannon

"Came here for my mum’s birthday after loving our experience in Wellington. It’s safe to say that we thoroughly enjoyed everything - including the..."

Helen Wang

"Have visited the Crab Shack before but after Wellington’s experience I was itching to visit the Auckland spot again. I ordered the Seafood Marinara..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"I’ve been here more than once already but I decided to try out their Restaurant month menu and for 2 courses at $25, it didnt fail. Everything was..."

Mari Flores

"Friendly and lively service and atmosphere from the beginning. We got the 2 entrees and two mains for Restaurant Month, plus a drink and oysters. For..."

Heidi Chapman

"Nice friendly service with great view n lively ambience.Food was good n their signature dish The king crab was great. Full of flavour n the..."

Naziminator

"Like the atmosphere of the restaurant and how we can have free popcorn whilst waiting for the ordered food to be served. Like how we can see the..."

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"Love this place. Service was great and food was even better. All you seafood lover's, make sure to check out this place. Love the view as well of the..."

Sia S Falaniko

"After checking out their Wellington location, we weren’t expecting that much but was surprised at how great this location was!Service was..."

Miffy7

"Been to Crab Shack in Wellington few times, finally got to try the Crab Shack in Auckland. Good Food like we expected. Service a bit slack but..."

Ryan Wong

"Great food, fast service, nice staffwhat else can you askI can say that crab shack is one of the best bar/resto in..."

Rafael Del Rosario

"Went here for lunch last October.Usually don't eat crab but Crab Cobb Salad was amazing! Fries were crispy and at the right thickness. Mocha was..."

Rosanne Choy

"First place I ate upon arriving to Auckland and it was exactly what I needed! The chicken wings and soft shell crab with a serve of chips was a..."

Janay Tahlia Casas

"Great spot and friendly staff.Went to the crab shack with the Mrs, immediately greeted then seated by a friendly host.We ordered..."

My Food HQ

"I love Crab Shack. Seafood is one of my favorite food. Crab shack is one of those restaurants which is hard to find in Auckland that specializes in..."

LisaH

"The food are nice,while services are not good enough. Staff are too busy to serve us.Crab and mussel&clam are 'must order' every time. The..."

Mimir Yu

"Two years ago, we went to this restaurant to eat crabs. It didn't feel good, but we're happy with the service. Not long ago, we went to this..."

Amy

"Second time I've come now and i would say don't come during the holiday season. They explained to use that due to the christmas and new year season,..."

To Be Honest

"we ordered a 1 kg bucket of muscles and they weren't shucked properly, They still had seaweed bedding in every single muscle, not one of them has..."

Kara

"Went here several times with friends. It's a pretty good place to have anniversaries and birthday dinner. The location is good, outside is harbour,..."

IMwatermelon

"Dined at the crab shack last night for dinner and the location was awesome! Customer service is 5 out of 5! The ladies were so lovely. The food was..."

Millyvanilly

"Came here at around 8pm. They're usually busy but the staff are friendly and accommodating. A little bit pricey but the food's nice. We ordered..."

Honey

"I real love strawberry and lime cider～the king crab so nice and i love it so much❤️harbor's view enjoy sunshine and heard seagulls～relax..."

Rico Shao

"Great dining experience when you dive into crab with dirty hands. Crab of the day is always very satisfactory. Sangria is nice as here, and other..."

Thom

" Indypindy05 and I came her on a Monday evening and we were excited to see what the menu had to offer. We were unfortunate not to order any crab..."

Kwin Dela Torre

"Food is to die for literally.. tried crab for the first time and i love it! Bit pricey but worth..."

Soph M

"Awesome place to go to, staff had on their Disney costumes for Halloween. The staff were friendly. The scenery of the wharf is beautiful. The food..."

Sid

"Today, after we attended The Very Vintage Day out, we were asking each other if we prefer to call in to The Crab Shack or New Orleans for a bite. The..."

Little Borneo Girl

"Came here this afternoon for lunch. Always like the venue and service. The wait staff were all dressed up in costumes for Halloween which was nice...."

Kaizeen Kolah

"My happy place! Love the service, FOOD, and environment they have.. really relaxed ! Prices are a little high but you forget that because of the..."

K Osai

"It's a great atmosphere, like a cleaned up American crabshack. I absolutely loved the decor with all the nets and traps hanging above. It reminded..."

Nummynum

"This place has an amazing variety of seafood! The spicy wing are stunning 👍🏻 the clam and mussel are so tasty 👍🏻 and the main which is..."

Adventure Foodie

"Nice place to hangout with friends. Visited on the weekday night and it was crowded. Waited 20-30 minutes for table. Staffs are friendly and very..."

F00dL0v3r

"Been here twice! Really love their seasoning/flavours. So so good! Best seafood chowder. Clams are great! Blue swimmer crabs seem overpriced but id..."

GreeneggsnHam

"The best Customer service that my partner and I have experienced. We sort of dreaded going there, as we have a 6 year old but the waitress made our..."

Sunema Tuifao

"I really like this place! It's in the heart if the buzz around the waterfront and its got a great rustic ambiance. The staff are very aware that they..."

Audacity 2 Write

"Will definitely be going back again soon! Absolutely loved the atmosphere but esp the food.. even the staff were so friendly! Highly recommended..."

Beyon

"Went here with my partner. Lunch with a great view was nice. Steaks are good, and love the sauce. Its very tasty. Burger and Chips is pretty big...."

EAT Girl 👑

"Came here for weekday lunch deal and the food was great! Had tacos for entrees, chicken dish and fish dish for mains. Full of flavour and cooked..."

Adeline

"Best crab in Town am I wrong? Everything is just perfect! Very good and tasty food. The atmosphere was perfect. The crab was delicious. Great value..."

Alisunny92

"My first crab experience.Started the meal with chicken wings - my fav.Did all the justice to the name. Crispy skin with soft juicy white..."

Winnie

"This place maybe the best seafood restaurant in the Auckland CBD. They have full serviced bar with an amazing atmosphere. It really makes you feel..."

Ravi

"Just showing some family around town and as they like seafood, this place came to mind.Ambience is cool, laid back and a fitting..."

Jeffie

"We loved this place. The mud crab and sauce were amazing. Had fish and chips which was also done well. Lots of cool drinks. Quite noisy and full of..."

Missk Khan

"Food was really yummy, seafood pasta was delicious absolutely divine pasta sauce. Steak was also nicely marinated. Portion sizes good enough to leave..."

Crystal

"A vibrant restaurant with bright lights and chirpy waitresses and with the head chef shouting orders in the kitchen. Reminded me of some reality..."

Chris

"Had the 1kg pot of mixed NZ clams and mussels with coconut curry sauce and loved it! Goes well with the Green Beret Indian Pale Ale and side of..."

Cheewong42

"Came here for dinner with friends. When we searched the crab theme restaurant, "The Crab Shack" was definitely the only and best one on zomato. It..."

W.H.Y.

" Came here for my birthday dinner and were blown away by the service and food here. The ambience here is really good and the drinks are..."

Neelam Chandra

"Went crab shack with my partner to celebrate our anniversary and they didn't let down at all! It was our first time there & we dined around 2pm on a..."

Ingaa Pahulu

"It was a cold blustery day outside today. The restaurant was buzzing with glorious plates full of huge claws and more passing out of the kitchen at..."

Amanda Jane Prior Williams

"Went the Saturday 24/6 with a table of 7, the place was chocka was told there was a 20 minute wait, waited less than 10.The staff were great..."

Kylie McIntyre

"I wish Auckland has more places serving crab like this. Highly recommended the tuatua/ clam with white wine sauce or garlic butter sauce. The star of..."

Bella Luv Food

"Food and Flavour: 5/5Ambience: 5/5Seating: 4.5/5Service: 3.5/5Value for Money: 4.5/5Oh man...The Soft shelled crabs are the..."

BonZ Loves Food

"We came here for dinner with a group of my friends. Our waitress was so friendly! We ordered crab tacos, mussel fritters, mussels and burgers...."

Mandy C

"Scarlet Shen With lovely Miss Scarlet. Congratulates to your last semester in uni. Wish you a bright future in SH♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ) I will miss..."

Yuki Ding

"The crab dishes were great, especially the spanner crab as it has lots of fragrant flavours. But can't say the same for the Caesar salad or the..."

Sarah

"Be prepared for your hands to get dirty - but it's well worth it ! Ordered : battered fish taco, crab taco, seafood marina, blue swimmer! The tacos..."

Try_something_new

"The seafood chowder is bomb. Honestly after the first time I tried it, I was back in the restaurant 3 days later eating it again. 5 stars for the..."

Danielle Riethmiller

"Food was great! I love the crab and half chook! Excellent service and we were very enjoyed, thanks a lot for a wonderful night!FYI their..."

Jaleh

"If you love seafood, you ought to love this place. We ordered mussels and the blue swimmer, absolutely loved the food. Can't wait to go..."

Roopali Jadhav

"Lunch menu was solid! We went on a Sunday and the kids are free so extra bonus. Cool concept and food was tasty came out fast and great service...."

Claude VanDamm

"Amazingly delicious food. If you want some decent fish and chips, definitely worth a visit. The location is also great and the service is friendly..."

Dinah

"Excellent service and waiters are very attentive. Portions are decent and filling a little surprised that there is a lack of desserts. But all in all..."

Fare Henry

"Okay fans a change of scenery, decided to turn seafood and chose this joint to try as per yer reviews.It's not everyday i get to eat crabs as It..."

Diner8Here

"Came here for a second try when we were told to wait 40 minutes last time! It's always so packed! Came here for lunch, ordered the Crab Cobb..."

Oksana Zhang

"Not too crabby. Having wanted to check this place out for Aaaaaaaages we finally made a reservation. The fit out is typical for a viaduct..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"To be honest, overall an average experience. I personally found the Wellington one better in comparison.The food was good, their..."

Winnie Luo

"Been there for dinner with my mates. Full marks for the crabs and couple of starters what we had. Everything was just spot on. Even the service was..."

Chef Nishant

"My family and I had a pretty good experience at The Crab Shack. The decor is great, a little different to their original Wellington restaurant, but..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Great ambiance especially the outdoor tables. Fully packed when we went on a Sunday lunch but we were able to have a seat anyway. We had the Crab of..."

Karen Vivar

"It's the only restaurant that's a crab theme in auckland. I love crabs. -a lot! These crabs aren't the freshest, but they are good for nz..."

Tony Ma

"Ahh I love this place!! Although they always seem to be super busy and we did have to wait quite awhile for a seat, but we just walked up and down..."

Vicki Ko

"Food 3Service 4Ambience 3This place is overrated. Had a steak meal, it was ok at best. Server was friendly but was a little lost..."

Pania George

"Friendly service & great atmosphere. Food was nice - we had the calamari, a 1kg scoop of mussels/clams in white wine/garlic cream sauce and the soft..."

Auckfoodie

"Best seafood dishes ever!! Plus a great view from the wharf.I love how they cook crabs with chilli butter.The mussels and clams are..."

Kay Trinh

"Work dinner here last night. We shared fries, 2 x onion rings, 2 x edamame as starters. Drinks were 3 x tokyoes, 1 corona & 1 prosecco. Mains were 2..."

Zaatarbella

"Wonderful dishes!My first lunch in Auckland, love all varieties seafood, they are fresh and delicious!Besides, the sauce in the pasta is..."

FoodieCCC

"Went with fam. Pleasantly surprised. It was a bit of a wait for the table. And had a bit of a wait for the food after we ordered. But to be fair the..."

Orchid

"I was there with my cousins last year. Crabs and the sauce were simply orgasmic in the mouth. Lots of flavors coming in, would absolutely go back..."

Neel Boppana

"Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night, the venue is massive & the place was pumping, we arrived around 6:30ish & there were no tables, however..."

Sarah S

"Service: outstanding, our waitress sabine took really good care of us and made my brothers birthday special. Impeccable service, if anything wasn't..."

Praneeta

"I really like the coastal theme of this restaurant. Very spacious and friendly staff.The Crab Shack does daily deals and lunch..."

I_like_pickles

"The best thing going for the Crab Shack is the location. Right by the water front at the heart of the harbor - location-wise it doesn't get any..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"This place has really amazing crab. We ordered the blue swimmer, buffalo wings and the pork belly. Buffalo wings and pork belly was average but the..."

Bella Qian

"Very nice had the crab and lost myself in flavour and food heaven. The service was fun and and attentive and even though the weather was rubbish the..."

Neil Fibbens

"Their specialty is crab but their mussels and clams are also really good. The price is a bit higher than most places but the food here is good...."

Emma Patricia Katili

"Our group went there on Saturday night. Two of us had never been there before and did not know what to expect but wow what a place. The food was..."

Pattie Robinson

"If you like seafood and don't mind spending a bit extra, this is a place to visit. They specialize in crabs but also do clams, mussels etc. They have..."

Clee

"Monday's hot and spicy chicken wings specials ordered before 6pm is a great treat. It cost $0.50 a piece and it's really delicious. Made with blue..."

Amorita Maharaj

"I went last week because it was August Restaurant Month which had a very good deal! The setting was very good with good lightings however the..."

Sharon The Foodie

"Came here onFriday night after work with a group of friends. Enjoying crab takes forever to eat and whilst it is tastey it isn't filing by itself...."

Shanzay

"If you go here, you have to ask for a guy called "Phil"! He is one of the best hosts we've ever had! It was because of him, my first experience here..."

Rohit Victor

"Possibly the best value Restaurant Month menu -in fact we felt like Crab Shack was getting shorted so left a tip (which is not the norm here in..."

Hungusmcfatty

"We waited a long time for food but it was restaurant month + a Saturday night so we understand! The waitress was so lovely and she even sang us..."

Thegreeats

"Came here with the partner after our wet jet boat ride in the viaduct. Obviously we had to go home and get changed cause I didn't want to walk around..."

Samantha Young

"I had my birthday on Thursday, my Waitress Kat was amazing and attentive, the food constantly good, so good my friends were eating my food lol, Big..."

Chris Lisala

"We went for the special August 2-course menu which includes a taco, main & wine or beer for $25. The tempura soft shell crab, miso mayonnaise & slaw..."

STRADS

"Have dined here 3 times in the last month for different occasions. Each time service was great and so was the food! I have tried the snow crab,..."

Miss Kiki

"Staff were very attentive and knowledgable, bathrooms were clean and tidy. Snow crab was fantastic, beef burger was good not great, over all a really..."

CaraJean Molloy

"Restaurant month gave us an opportunity to try this place out. As they don't take bookings, we arrived and were told that a table will take 15..."

Hannah Gear

"I enjoyed the drinks more than the food to be honest. The burger had too much beetroot on it which ruined the entire burger. The rest of the food was..."

Phee Nicks

"Great service and atmosphere, the food was average. We ordered the the spanner crab and buffalo wings, the flavor of the crab was average, we thought..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"I like the portions that they had and the seafood was ofcourse AMAZING! bt the seafood Marinara was a little bit salty but nothing like a good 'ol..."

Tan.ned

"Although it was busy at the time we arrived, the staff was very attentive, and friendly. Food was great. Environment was good. Overall, we had very..."

Patrick Tong

"Lunchtime special - $15 and if your don't get it in 15 minutes its free (Monday to Thursday only). The options are fish and chips (2 quite big..."

Debbie Lockart

"First thought was wow, love the decorations. A girl waitress was a bit rude, but the waiter we had for the rest of the night was superb. Full of..."

Christine Li

"If you like crabs then you cant go wrong here! 😜Good decent crabs served in some nice broth and good service in a relaxed atmosphere. Cracking..."

Jayce Huynh

"Most memorable dish I've had: Alaskan King crab, my friends had the mud crab and loved their dish. Service is is amazing and personalised definitely..."

Ryan Wong

"This is a good seafood restaurant. The staff were friendly and chatty, service was prompt and there was a nice atmosphere about the place - great..."

Tom

"Tried both big crab dish and small crab dish there. Staff forgot to bring us the tool for big crab, and we were been there the first time, so we had..."

Michelle Hwang

"Considering the love for seafood especially for crabs, we revisited The Crab Shack today to treat our taste buds with the lovely crabs that this..."

Ruchita Choukar

"I love this place!!! The flavours are great. I always get the Jonah crab with chilly and lemongrass. The service is great. It gets really busy and..."

Savanna

"We had brunch on 14 May 16, and were not disappointed. We had varied fare - calamaris, fish and chips, catch of the day - snapper, nachos, crabcakes..."

Narayanan Valadi

"First time dining here with group of people (8 of us) on a Friday night. Place was very busy but service was excellent! All staffs were very..."

Nathalie

"I heard a lot about the food at crab shack so when we decided on this place for a lunch do I was very excited to try out their food.I ordered a..."

FoodLoco

"It was great dinner with my partner. Nice service as well! Ordered crabs, drinks and some snacks. The drinks were served with little umbrellas which..."

Cici Liu

"This was our second visit to The Crab Shack - the first being over a year ago, with such slow slow service we had been hesitant to return. With a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came here with mum sister for her birthday dinner. We were just walking along the waterfront deciding what to eat when we came across the crab shack...."

Becca Callaghan

"Really good service at this place. Love the mussels - they were cooked in this divine creamy white wine sauce! Delicious. A great place to hang and..."

EC

"Came here for Sunday lunch and beers. We had crab legs and chowder :-) chowder was sooooo yummy. I duno if I should have mixed beers with it but it..."

Chloe-Mae

"The place has a good ambiance. You get a great view of the wharf and the city and looks great at night. The staff who served is were very..."

Chumq

"Dined here few days back when my parents arrived to auckland. We had an incredible experience. We ordered pork belly, steak and some crab. Everything..."

Joanna Marie Francisco

"Our first time to visit here last night and the food was amazing... I ordered medium rare steak and it was really soft, juicy and tasty... I even..."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"Came here for a dinner and went through the interesting reservation wait list routine. They gave us a call when our table was ready and we sat down...."

Josh Law

"This place was a pleasant surprise. I was slightly dubious about having a catch up here with some old mates following numerous mediocre reviews from..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Been here a few times.The first time had calamari and lamb. The calamari was soooooooo good, best calamari I've ever had. Was served with three..."

Natasha

"Went to Crab Shack for lunch with friends who were craving to have seafood. I don't really like seafood apart from fish so I had no choice but to try..."

Gerhard Joseph

"Located in one of the best spots in Auckland, Crab Shack offers several options of good seafood. In spite of the fancy location, it's not expensive..."

Diogo Reck

"Just like Wellington this place is great for a fun night out. The menu has a great selection of seafood as well as dishes for non fishy..."

EpiCurious

"Overall the entire dining experience was lovely. I definitely recommend the deep fried soft shell crab, it was the favourite entree of the night. It..."

Priscilla Khang

"My partner brought me here for my birthday after I had been asking to go for months. The atmosphere inside is great; I loved the on-theme decor...."

Stango

"We were here for the red king Crab, however; hmmm, the best dish of the night was the steak😛 juicy & meaty, great atmosphere but that was it....."

JJJiiiiAn

"Always walked past this place on my nights out but never thought to try it out, well I'm glad I did! The waiting list was kind of long but what can..."

Monique Porteous

"Been here twice already and each time was great. The live music was so good and the food even better. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be back for..."

Temi Taio

"Visited The Crab Shack yesterday evening for date night. We couldn't have made a better choice. I actually only eat Fish so any other seafood does..."

Kershia

"The first time I visited here the food was amazing and I was 100% satisfied with my selection. My second visit recently... was disappointing. They..."

Amanda Teo

"Crabs crabs crabs! I love this place. Staff are friendly and accommodating. And the soft shell crab is so good!best one i had so..."

Nef Rosales-Palanas

"Can get a little messy but it's kinda fun at the same time! The portions were a little smaller than what we expected but the food was very..."

Rubyn Park

"If you love crabs you have to try this place out! My friend introduced me to crabs in a whole new way today.. usually I'm not a fan of crabs as can..."

Hungus Girl

"Been wanting to come to the crab shack for a while and finally got the chance to try this place out. This place have chilled atmosphere, service was..."

Joanne Chiang

"This place is stunning. One of the very few places where I enjoyed sea food to the fullest. Haven't had any better customer service experience in..."

Mrun Godbole

"This restaurant is amazing! I really liked the scenery and the setting of the restaurant. Inside it was very cozy, nice service and a overall clean..."

Henry Gao

"This is our first time having dinner here. We two ordered one tuna tardard, one mixed clam and mussel with gralic and chili sauce and one blue..."

Victorianchester

"The place is awesome I love the feel they're very accomodating. She got my drink wrong but its wasnt a big deal. I ordered the king crab cuz i hardly..."

Karen Stephen

"Superb services and amazing Crab. Ordered the Alaskan king crab and it didn't disappoint - it was soooo good. Most definitely going again!! ..."

Lukas

"This place never disappoints, with its nautical atmosphere, friendly staff and great food, The Crab Shack is the place to go for fresh seafood!..."

Sophie Oliver

"Obey the claw and enjoy some crab! Have been hankering to come here for a while, finally had an excuse to meet some mutual unqualified diners and..."

Frank

"Highly recommend!In a beautiful location with very cute decor! With the glass roof and nets around, really sets the mood, complete with..."

Karen

"Wonderful Saturday night, food and service was good, definite back again. ..."

Craig Knox Lee

"Seared tuna was lovely. Fush and Chups very nice as well. Great atmosphere on the harbour. The vibe was very upbeat with friendly staff. Quick..."

Laurie Ellul

"Back again and enjoying some alone time with my beer while waiting for dinner. While I really don't enjoy eating alone the Crab Shack is vibrant this..."

Robbie G

"Went there for my boyfriends birthday. The service was amazing and loved the delicious food. Would definitely go again for a special occasion. Nice..."

Thesweetestthingalive

"I've been wanting to try this out for so long so I arranged a time to go here for lunch. I emailed them before hand to see if I could book a table..."

Razelle Icaro

"What a fun-filled atmosphere this is. Unfortunately because it was a Saturday night there was about a 45 minute wait, but because this has become..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"Just finished having dinner with 3 of my friends and well, I've got mixed feelings about the place.We started out with some drinks of course...."

Nia T

"Great food and great atmosphere. Got welcomed by enthusiastic and very helpful waiter. Awesome view of the harbour. Food was which was quick and..."

Brett

"Superb place for a Saturday night. The staff here make sure that it's not just another dinner for you but indeed is an excellent experience. I..."

Aabhas Dole

"Really good crab! I've been a fan of this place since I went to Wellington for the first time! Food well presented and really good portions! So hard..."

William Vilas Boas

"I've been wanting to try this out for so long so I arranged a time to go here for lunch. I emailed them before hand to see if I could book a table..."

Razelle Icaro

"Great Atmosphere,enjoy the moment I walk in, steak was delicious and so the seafood chowder. The crab we ordered not so much, it's funny the name is..."

Lisa Wu

"My husband and I are crazy about seafood especially crabs. This fabulous crab theme restaurant just comes in and feeds our needs well. We ordered 2..."

Regina McDad

"Great food , good service! Had the spicy chicken wings and the mussels. Both had a very subtle flavor, which actually brought out the..."

Nitesh D'Souza

"Food was delicious...but price to quantity ratio cannot be justified. I had ordered their specials for the day which was a platter of clams, prawn..."

Bhavya

"Food was delicious, waiter was amazing "thomas" I believe his name was. Young guy with tattoos, he had a great sense of humour and knew the menu..."

Jotori

"Finally had the chance to visit. Chose this for my boyfriends birthday celebration as he loves crabs. The staff were extremely nice, they were going..."

Shazia Khan

"The location is great, the service was fast and waiter was helpful i ordered the market fish with teriyaki sauce, blackened potato and the calamari..."

Heidi M

"We had a great evening at the crab shack on Saturday night, wait was only about 30 mins for a table so we sat at the bar and had a few drinks and..."

Kat M

"Awesome place with excellent service. The food was yummy. Would definitely come back for a special occasion. Nice place to socialize and get your..."

Shweta Singh

"The onion rings were quite nice, they were cooked well, a lot of places I've been to the onion inside has been quite raw. I had the calamari as a..."

Maddie

"Cheerful and fun dinning . Great seafood and ice cold beers, what's not to love? You can not go past the crab! Consistently good service and food...."

Emma-Jane Bates

"We had a great experience. The offering is unique with crab and seafood truly being at the centre of it. We enjoyed the half pound of prawns in an..."

Jo Y

"i bring my mum whos love sefood to there, Perfect place to come for dinner with a big group~but we have been wait for 45 mins,slow meal:( I..."

Rae Rae

"Went here for dinner with a group of 8. Dinner was pretty good, lots of great dishes, some not so great. My dad ordered crab and said he wasn't very..."

Meg McGimpsey

"Nice place and it has unique ambience. We went here for lunch. Food was good. Rayweenah bread is soooo delicious and i had the shack stack which was..."

Dee

"Don't know if I really really liked this place, I felt like it's more of a dinner party venue as opposed to a lunch time sort of feed! The crabs were..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Great atmosphere and this is good place to go hang out with few people and have good time. I enjoyed the food and the service however it didn't wow..."

Las Akurugoda

"Came here with my friend who happens to be the opposite gender and the waitress was like "you guys are such a cute couple" ew we are not a couple but..."

A

"Somebody said dishes slow coming but ours quiet quick! Somebody said the crab is not enough weights but ours is quiet big, enough for 2 people...."

Xiaoyu Candy Wen

"Went to The Crab Shack for lunch today, we ordered the Jonah Crab and Mixed Clams with a few hot steamy bread rolls. All food tasted great but I felt..."

Chanelle Barlow

"I'm updating my previous review of 3.0 stars. Was here with parents as part of the Restaurant Month deals. We hugely enjoyed our evening! The service..."

Jihye Kang

"Went here for lunch on a Saturday, first impression was nice and there was a good buzz and atmosphere. There was 4 of us and I thought we wouldn't..."

Edmond Young

"What a lovely place for lunch! Our waiter was extremely vibrant and very full of personality. We tried the fish cakes which were delicious along with..."

Chloé Manihera

"Have dined here a couple of times now and I have to say the food has been top notch every time. The prices are a bit higher than what I would..."

Yo April Smith

"Went there for dinner yesterday to celebrate my special moment with my girlfriend. Although we had to wait for a while because they said no need to..."

Mũm Mĩm Ken

"What an awesome atmosphere! Such a fun, lively place to dine. Outdoor heaters placed all around which really kept it nice and cosy! We had the most..."

Cararmel Queen

"Perfect place to come for dinner with a big group on a Saturday night. I ordered The Shack Stack and it was amaaaazing and cooked perfectly. Will..."

Caroline Barrett

"I went with my gf at around noon and the seats were half full. The environment was great! The service was beyond what you would usually get for other..."

Chris W

"Having eaten at Crab Shack in Newport, CA, my wife was excited to try Crab Shack here in Auckland. The flavours of the broth accompanying the crabs..."

Foodie Traveller

"Love this place! Went here for fathers dad couldn't make a reservation bc they were fully booked but they said the wait was an hour, which we were..."

Tee

"Third time lucky, we finally obtained a table tonight. Our waitress was friendly and catered to our needs throughout the night. We started..."

Mat

"Just dined this place. The mussel and clam are amazingly tasty however the blue swimmer is disappointing. The pot is watery not flavorsome. Also do..."

Mineralh2o

"Went there for after work dinner. Ordered the bread and wings for entree. The bread was very soft and flavoursome, similar texture to a brioche. The..."

Lena Guo

"Exceptional food with the choice of where you would want to be seated. The most friendliest staff with awesome and fast service. Food presentation..."

Maria Joanna Bella

"Had the most wonderful night here, recommend visiting on an off peak night like we did, as the waitlist builds up very quickly! We were..."

Lara Custance

"The wooden crate decor, lightbulbs hanging low from the ceiling and the vintage crab nets all contribute to the wonderful crab shack vibe! As soon as..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Been there a few times and they never disappoint me. The food is very consistent, always perfectly cooked and taste delicious. The staff is polite,..."

Cath

"Excellent. Friendly staff, great food what more could you ask for..? recommended!! Make sure you come and try, lovely views. My burger was very..."

Tate L

"Food ordered: Ray-wen-nuh BreadTempura Soft-Shelled Crab (x2)Messy PigCalamariBill: $93Big tummy: We had..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"We were there celebrating my sister in law birthday. The lunch was wonderful. We had crab, clam, pork belly and lobster. We enjoyed the foos so much...."

Cindy Ong

"One of my go to places for a casual meet up with friends. Their service is good, polite and attentive. My fav from their menu the Shack Stack paired..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"At last a place to eat crab and lobster, great staff and good atmosphere, had the lobster which was great and good selection, definitely will go back..."

Stuart

"Friendly staff, helpful with menu..perfectly cooked clams, lamb to die for and small selection of cold beer from tap.. Made my evening after a 10..."

Brekky Bikers

"The service was fabulous. Great staff. The food was scrumptious. Soooo good. The surprise free round of drinks from the manager was an awesome value..."

Jaki Dwight

"Went here for my dad's birthday. Upon entering the restaurant, I am quite pleased with the interior and the vibe of the place. Service is splendid..."

Jeanelle Isidro

"After three tries we finally got to dine here. We had the chili garlic a messy delightful eat. The rowena bread we ordered was good but not really a..."

Bubut

"I dined at Crab Shack for a Zomato Foodie Meetup, having been once before for a business lunch. This particular foodie evening was filled with 5..."

Lennie L

"Mint atmosphere! Waitresses & waiters are defs good! Food was perfect, a bit too much chilli in most foods I tasted.. The best Aoili sauce &..."

Nicomkl13

"Nicely themed shore side restaurant.The service was excellent, they were charismatic, polite and attentive.The food was well flavoured and..."

Brenda Phu

"V good grub but overpriced for the type of restaurant it is. We also had a pretty annoying waitress who kept asking if "we" we're ready and if "we"..."

Kate W

"All I can say is sort your heating guys it's fricken baltic!!!! cold cold ice freezer artic polar bears penguins orcas is this the ice..."

Faroe3456

"Yes it is pricey but crabs in NZ are pricey. The great part don't like crabs there is other seafood to try don't like the seafood try the pork belly...."

Kezia Lobo

"Great atmosphere service from the door to the table is good and been able to see kitchen and hear the chef yelling the calls for new dockets makes..."

Garry Trewin

"Dined here last Friday with work friends and ordered the messy pig which was exceptional...and that chipotle slaw ---yum!! Now, I had initially..."

Manic Diner

"We came here for my birthday dinner. We had booked a table for 8pm but unfortunately they were so busy we didn't actually get seated until about..."

Lenka Veza

"Went here before a concert in town and couldn't have been happier. Food is very good and the atmosphere is excellent. Very fun and friendly staff...."

Tyler Nehring

"Met a friend here for lunch. Was nice food and the service was ok. Really friendly staff but food took ages and there didn't seem to be any sense of..."

Amanda B

"Great atmosphere. Menu is a bit pricey. Ordered the bucket of clams and mussels which were in a delicious sauce (there was only one sauce option) a..."

Shell

"Finally a place to eat crab! Waiting time for a table was around 40mins, cooking time was around 20mins, the large amount of space and many empty..."

Rachel

"20.6.15 the best gift ever from my nephews and their partners, a celebration bday dinner for me. Very busy night, we all had a very delicious entree,..."

Tuku

"Went there for dinner with my girls Jennifer Rong. A really nice place with good atmosphere and decorations! The waitress was really friendly. We..."

Ezzz

"Maybe it was the time we arrived (around 3pm) but service was initially a bit shaky as we had to wave someone down to take our order, drinks were a..."

Minily

"I came here on 2 Friday's ago with my boyfriend after work. The Crab Shack has been open for quite a while now, but I just haven't had the..."

Nicole Melchor

"Located on the wharf, long waiting list on weekend.. Food was great and cant get enough if you're seafood lover! Check their chef special and daily..."

Fransiskus Kiky

"The king of crab is the best! The sauce from the shack stack is really delicious! However the service is somewhat slow. But its a great place near..."

Michelle

"Where to start? ! The amazing menu or the fast friendly service? No waiting and being left unattended here you are well supplied. A really..."

Ryan The Lion

"We had an enjoyable experience at the Crab Shack.We ordered the Crab & Crayfish cake, Crab Cobb Salad and Kilo of Crab.The Crab cake was..."

Cindy Wu

"It was fantastic! I loved the vegan burger and the desserts 😍 However it is a bit pricey 💸 But overall I enjoyed having dinner here, it made my..."

Stella Pan

"My wife really wanted to try this new resto and with her birthday coming up, the family tried it today. Wasn't bad. Kids loved their..."

Eric Mendez

"After much anticipation, and a few of my zomato buddies recommending me to come to this place, me and my partner headed down to crabshack to..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Went here to treat my hubby to his surprise b'day lunch- great service by wait staff, and absolutely satisfied our seafood cravings! Hard to come to..."

Eonapeony

"My parents had come down to Auckland to visit me and they wanted to try a new restaurant along the waterfront so I decided to take them to The Crab..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Great to know that the kids dine free sunday will be permanent as the price is on the high side. The food was tasty but a lot of the dishes we wanted..."

Candii Cao

"For a Monday night it was pretty busy, waiting time for dine in was about 30-45mins so we were given the choice to eat in the bar area. With the high..."

EpicEats

"Came for my birthday in a group of 12. Service was very good, our waiter was upbeat and helped the dining experience enjoyable. Portions were alot..."

J.M-S

"Walked in on a busy Saturday afternoon & they looked hard to fit a group of 7 in who had no booking. We were seated within 5 minutes. The atmosphere..."

A Different Critic

"Went out for an amazing dinner with my boyfriend and family. Had tremendous customer service and food to die for. Would definitely be a must go if..."

Yazmin Knight

"When faced with the task of choosing somewhere to eat at the Viaduct, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to eat here, as I have heard nothing..."

Tania

"Was hungry did my search on here for great place to eat the crab shack was the one to gorocked up 730pm full house left my name went back an hour..."

Elinas74

"Great food, ambience and service. Went for a Friday lunch and really enjoyed the crab and fish. Great way to end a hectic week. Will definitely go..."

Rosemary Cook

"Came here for a mid week birthday dinner and was blown away. Loved anything seafood on menu! It was just really good. Anything non seafood..."

Esther Song

"Went to CS with one of my best friends and we loved it! The bread a stuff recommend was surprisingly good and we really enjoyed the atmosphere of CS...."

Clarence Zhang

"So where do i start 😄 we just had dinner here tonight and everything was amazing! From customer service to ambience to food! If you are looking..."

Alyssa Yalong

"The back story: We were searching for a place to dine with a large group and unfortunately many places in town would not take bookings. Luckily for..."

A Culinary Affair

"I was craving some meat but didnt want something too overpowering. There was a good choice of seafood and salads but one dish caught my eyes,the Kiwi..."

Cynthia Vanisha Paul

"I love this seafood, we had order Jonah crab , this one is a little bit spicy for me. And we ordered Nelson padde crab, this one is 1Kg.and..."

Joyce J

"Finally had the chance to try dine here tonight! Place was packed but we were seated within 10 minutes. A fun and cool vibe the moment you walk in!..."

SS

"Yummy yummy! Highly recommended place to get your crab fix! The crab pots are easily shareable but can also be eaten solo which is what I did..."

Kelly

"If you're keen for a big feed then definitely head to The Crab Shack! There were heaps of great seafood, and non seafood dishes, to choose..."

Table For One

"We weren't very hungry when we came to the crab shack but we just had to come try it out!The decorations reminded me of spongebob..."

Aniva Huang

"We came here early for dinner and got seated straight away... Yay... Totally worth waiting for though... We didn't get any main meals but instead..."

Donna&Shane

"after a much anticipated wait I finally have tried this place last Friday.. took my mum and and her friend as I knew they would appreciate this..."

Grace Sifa

"Really exciting night gathering with my high school friends! We chose the Crab Shack as it locates near harbor and the view is really peaceful..."

Shirley Yu

"AMAZING!!!!!!! Been here twice and service is great friendliest waiters and waitresses and the food is great. Some may find it pricey but where can..."

Sonam Kumar

"Went to lunch with a few mates during the week. I found the place a bit pricey for what you get. I had the rainbow burger and added on a beef patty...."

Juanine

"The food and service was amazing. The food was delicious especially the clam chowder! Although it was quite pricy for the amount we got, it was worth..."

Helen Liang

"We dined in this restaurant a while ago when they were just opened. It was a good experience. I liked the decor. The service was good and the food..."

Feisy Seaver

"Had a great night out. Dinner was amazing, the best calamari I've ever had, totally recommend it. There was a bit of a wait but Kaylin the manager,..."

Eating Party

"On hindsight, I didn't need to ask where The Crab Shack was, because the giant gleaming neon sign is visible for miles around, like some kind of..."

Lawrence Mikkelsen

"Good experience, staffs are friendly and helpful. Had Atlantic Golden Crab, vege burger, colsaw, bread roll and apple cider, initially thought..."

Jeff Yeh

"I came here for a friend’s graduation dinner. The atmosphere in this place was amazing! Really friendly and very welcoming. The restaurant itself..."

Yutika Tiki Anturkar

"Been here twice over the last couple of weeks once for lunch and once for dinner. Very friendly staff, from the phone call to the meal service...."

Leanne Kumar

"Went for dinner, had a wonderful time. Really gud tasty food and great service! I had the lobster special and hubby had the tuna steak. Both were..."

ET

"Went to The Crab Shack for my birthday with a friend and the food was amazing I loved how you had to really get into it with your fingers etc. The..."

Kelly

"Disappointing night. Great looking place, musics fab and the whole vibe is one of excitement but the food and drinks weren't up to the dollars spent..."

Donna Bray

"Simon Gault's newest Auckland dining experience sure did not disappoint. While I do admit the location of The Crab Shack at the old "Float" nightclub..."

EatsByZee

"Excellent service...... Food was good with a range of prices.. Wanted to try the fish burger but decided against paying $40 for a burger.. Clams and..."

Stephen Galt

"Visited here last night - a table for 7 was ready when we called in. Was quite busy for a Wednesday night. We had a lovely waiter who served us the..."

Jean Lee

"As an avid fan of seafood I was very excited to taste the raved about meals at the crab shack. I ordered some classics: Nelson crab with garlic..."

Mariamjafer

"We came here tonight for dinner. When calling beforehand, we were told we didn't have to book but got there and was told to wait around twenty..."

Sheena

"I went there to celebrate my birthday. Food was awesome. I ordered the canadian crab plus half pound of shrimps. the waitress was very..."

Flor Yazmin

"Brilliant place for a long unwinding Friday lunch. Great food & wine, friendly & prompt service, cool music selection, super views - somewhat..."

Mani

"The Wellington venue has been a long favourite of mine so I was keen to try their new Auckland location. I wasn't disappointed, the quality food,..."

Cheyneismyhero

"Great place for lunch. Heaps of atmosphere.. Kiwi spin on Louisiana cuisine with great touch of kiwi casual.. Staff well trained. Left hand side..."

Paul La Franchie

"Great quality food. Good service. Serving sizes a bit small and a few mix ups with our order but was when first opened so that's expected. Great..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Had amazing crab and prawn here. Staff was very friendly and help us to choose the food. Also great place and beautiful view. Very recommended for..."

Stifanyanwar

"The Crab Shack and Matterhorn - the best of Welly has come to Auckland in the first half of 2015!I had been to the Crab Shack in Orleans when..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Superb food and accommodating staff! Will surely go back to this place to taste other food. The messy pig is really a good choice.???? Very nice..."

Jennielyn S. Joaquin

"awesome energy and decor. the staff were great and the food tasty and well presented. portion sizes were very small and quite a lot of money for the..."

Amanda Anderson

"It was great to have finally been able to eat at the crab shack.The crab pots were tasty. I ordered the kilo of Nelson paddle crabs. If you..."

Jannyannyanice

"Awesome location and decor. The resturant is illuminated with nifty lights, fishing and crab nets. The food was extravagant! The seafood was fresh..."

Annette Wong

"We were fan of crab shack in Wellington and were very excited to know they opened a restaurant at AKL. Went there on our anniversary day:-) Lovely..."

Hedy Huang

"Went to The Crab Shack for lunch with my wife. A very well presented eatery. We selected three dishes to share which entailed a Crab pot,..."

Johann*

"A weekend trip last year with my friends was the first time I tried The Crab Shack, the one in Wellington. So naturally, we were really excited to..."

Where.iate

"Finally a proper crab spot in auckland! The most divine crab I've ever had amazing atmosphere on princess wharf and staff that makes you feel..."

Sam Jones

"I was so excited when I heard that crab shack opened in Auckland CBD, finally crabs in town! The restaurant is located in the wharf which offers a..."

Nikka Aurea Borja

"Great casual dining in good location. Did not have to wait long for table for 4. Service prompt, friendly and efficient.Particularly recommend the..."

Margaret Bryers

"Loving the south american vibe they throwing of without even trying. Awesome food. Awesome service. Different and very nice ambience of the whole..."

Gawan Bakshi

"Grilled Tuna Steak great preparation fresh and really..."

Sandri

"I came here while a cruise ship was in town so it was really busy in the city and I had luckily got in before the huge rush of people came through...."

Linny

"In all a fun experience. Had the atlantic golden crab as our main dish along with clams and other small starters and was fully occupied from start to..."

Skim911025

"I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and I was quite impressed. Really good service and a nice atmosphere. We got the shack stack and..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Wide variety of seafood with some hot sauces on the side. The calamari was amazing as was the prawns. We gorged ourselves on crab. The butter..."

Dominic Rajendran

"Great food! I dined at The Crab Shack today for lunch with some work colleagues. The restaurant has a great vibe and very well presented. Its got an..."

Jess Keen

"If your looking for a great atmosphere with flavoursome food then the crab shack is for you. The food is great and comes out pretty quick but..."

Michael Ferreira

"Celebrated a special day at Crabshack yesterday and I can say that the food was excellent! However, there was a bit of a wait for a table...."

Ninjunkie

"Aucklanders no longer have a reason to be jealous of Wellington Crab Shack fans. After years of hearing great things us big city dwellers finally can..."

Kirsty Cardy

"Great Location, Delicious food , Beautiful View of the waterfront and excellent service from staff. I've been here a few times with Family & friends..."

Teta Fanualelei

"A well deocrated family friendly restaurant. The staff were friendly. Price is reasonable. The clams is still one of my favourites. The seafood..."

Alice

"We stopped in here for dinner on our first night in Auckland and were sure glad we did. The service was fantastic, especially our waitress (I think..."

Mark Burgess

"We really enjoyed our first visit to Crab Shack over the weekend. It was fairly busy around lunch time, and we sat outside where you can look out to..."

James Jones

"Great decor. Mussels was top notch. Fish n chup (as per menu) was pretty good as well. Chicken taco was tasty. Chicken burger was great but sadly..."

Michael Koh

"This is a lively, music filled restaurant with lots of activity and high energy. The food was really good, service was attentive and the location on..."

Sheryl Guth

"I love the food!! We ordered crabs of the day which was Australian blue swimmers and was cooked really good in garlic sauce. 👌🏻👌🏻 One..."

Donna Fe Ferrer

"We went to eat after a long wet day of touring around. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were a large group with different dietary restrictions..."

Faye Fulton

"Had the best lunch here in recent months. Excellent snow crab, fresh and meaty. Even food from kids menu are awesome. Attended services and staff..."

Winnie Zhu

"$2 Oysters and $2 Wings!!!! Oysters were delicious and wings were nice maybe just a little spicy and would've been nice with like a yoghurt sauce or..."

Chevonne Whakaruru

"If you want to get your hands dirty and enjoy crabs with seafood pliers and picks, there really is only one place in Auckland. We came here after..."

Jerry Wong

"Had a great evening and dinner! Happy hour value is amazing and the staff were all awesome. I just want to acknowledge the staff member who came to..."

Riki Paewai

"Good place to have seafood. Clams were fresh and tasty. Steak was cooked right. Plenty of seats. Good selection of beer on tap. Even had TV for us to..."

Dean Ching Yee

"Went here for Valentine's Day. Ordered chowder, cheesey garlic bread, squid rings, 6 wings, two steak meals with extra fries. Food came out fairly..."

Aaron Vaofanua

"Great food and great service. The green mussles We're especially good and they were even the daily special so we got an amazing deal on them. This..."

Simon Newberry

"Nice place, nice food and friendly service. I had the tempura soft shell crab, seafood marinara and a cocktail of the month. Unlike an earlier..."

Yew Chung Chee

Texas Chicken

76/100 (4602 ratings)

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"The new spicy recipe is too spicy!!!!!!! Really like the old spicy chicken!..."

Yucheng Yang

"Much nicer than other greasy fast food..."

Susan Ball

"Easy 5 stars, however I religiously stick to the chicken (i.e. not the burgers) and go spicy 100% every time. I think they have the BEST option for..."

Mat Randomplay

"honey bread is definitely the best bread i’ve had. crunchy and sweet. i would recommend! but most of the chicken were not juicy, they were dry...."

Sophie

"Everything's bigger in Texas, (bigger and better).Texas Chicken, hands down the best fast food chicken place! I had the Spicy 3pce Chicken..."

Darin Joe

"If you want some chicken tripping then this is the place to be as they sell something bigger than chicken buckets where you have options to have 20,..."

Ang Sarap

"Came in for breakfast today. Really wanted to try the honey butter biscuits and they were honestly amazing. The outer layer was super crunchy but the..."

Rosanne Choy

"Chicken is always juicy! So much more so than KFC.I wouldn’t call the spicy chicken spicy. Not Asian spicy anyway! But it taste great.The..."

Darren Big Belly

"The staff are always friendly, always have a great drive through experience. I love getting the spicy chicken and they are always big pieces unlike..."

Crystal

"We both like fried chicken (especially one of us) and as we were out west last weekend we took the opportunity of trying Texas Chicken, of which we..."

Lochbuie

"KISS KFC GOODBYE. Man what have I missed out on all these years. I used to think KFC was the gold standard when it comes to fried chicken but this..."

David Sylvester He

"Very nice chicken burgers and chicken pieces. The food is not as greasy as other chicken places can be. The bun had a nice sweet taste but the inside..."

I_like_pickles

"The chicken is way better than KFC, not for the coleslaw and the fries though, but hey they sell chicken, if they have good coleslaw the would called..."

VinZ

"Food is great, like this better than KFC. Only let down is their coleslaw. Their gravy and honey buns are yum. Chips could do with a some seasoning..."

Manoj Patel

"Visited a friend around the area and we ate here.I'm always a fan of Texas Chicken, and it was great that the taste of the flavor here is..."

Rafael Del Rosario

"This place is epic! Beats KFC in taste.. the chicken is fresh, juicy and hot. Love the taste. Just need more locations! Pretty economical as well....."

Hharkirat Siingh

"Their spicy chicken and wraps are amazing so much flavour and they are so fresh and the crunch is amazing 100% would recommend going here !!!..."

Aman

"They NEVER get my order wrong at this joint ❤ Spicy chicken is the bomb! Nice big crunchy pieces. Staff are well mannered and seem really mature...."

Harley Broughton

"Delicious chicken - crispy with just the right amount of spice. However, gravy was a little too salty and the coleslaw was very dry and bland. It..."

Dotxfood

"Always come here whenever craving for fried chicken.. tender, super crispy, and not too oily like any others... try to clean the table/ wipe it..."

Billy Chandraa

"Best Fried Chicken in Auckland! The Spicy option has more flavor and very juicy. Absolutely loved it!Service is ok. A bit slow, and they..."

Nitesh KP

"My friends and I happened to be in Henderson, so we decided to check out Texas Chicken. For obvious reasons, we judged their food in comparison to..."

Raymond Tiong

"Best fast food fried chicken in New Zealand. The quality of chicken and chips are always top notch. Few things that disappointed me is inconsistency..."

Jungyunee

"Everything I love about a spicy fried chicken ticked all the boxes with Texas Spicy chicken - Crunchy and crispy with just the right spice. The spicy..."

888bing888

"The best fried chicken I had ever have. 🤓🤓 I think I am addicted to it. The chicken is very juicy and fresh. Love it. Recommended for fried..."

❤️Irene

"Spicy chicken is good. But not that spicy. Chicken always seems juicy. Feel like its injected with saline solution. Potato gravy is better than KFC...."

Alas

"Amazing service and food. Staff was incredibly friendly and talkative and gave us the option of waiting a few minutes to receive fresh fries. Doesn't..."

North Cowper

"I've been wanting to come here for a while and i kinda liked it! Although the chicken was a big bland, I was almost just like KFC, but I really..."

Tinos.adventure

"Texas chicken is my favourite American-style fried chicken in Auckland! Only it! My partner and I always order the spicy one which is pretty juicy..."

I'm A Foodie

"Wanted an easy dinner and this was on the way home. Nicely updated (think this place has been opened for about a year now) good amount of dine in..."

Janice McCartain Dagg

"The best chicken I have tasted in a fast food franchise. Succulent and tender pieces, including the breast. The combos are very filling and tenders..."

Timena Muna

"Just open recently and nicely setup, still clean 😅. Most of time, just for take away. Only dine in once. The spicy chicken is the favorite. The..."

Edi NT

"Awesome chicken and mash potatoes! I am absolutely in love with their biscuits.. their hot and spicy chicken are so good! Crispy on the outside and..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"My life has changed after trying Texas Chicken! My friends and I all got a Texas Sampler each. The chicken was so succulent and juicy, and..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Lin on road Texas chicken was busy but only one till was open and it took a while to find somewhere to sit. Good chicken though. Totally worth..."

Bambi

"This is my first time to have Texas Chicken, yes first time. I was curious how it is different from KFC, McD, Burger King and other fast food chains..."

BAbyWin

"Clean interior, fast and friendly service. Came at 12:15 which is peak lunch hour but wasn't that busy which is a good thing for me. My..."

Oksana Zhang

"Their prepared chicken tastes as if cooked with fresh oil and the oil is drained out making it feel healthier. It makes me feel less guilty and never..."

Naweed Qadir

"I'm glad they don't have many branches otherwise I'd be eating their chicken daily! The chicken is much better than KFC's. The coating is gorgeously..."

Squiddy

"We ordered food via drive thru and ate it once we got home.. was about a 20 minute drive and the chicken was still super hot. Chicken was delicious..."

Sharon

"I went there last night. Awesome customer service, well trained staff. I felt very comfortable when i was giving order. Fresh and clean..."

Josh

"Not the kind of place I usually go to, but must admit it's chicken (mine was the spicy one) is quite well seasoned and moist. Apart from that, the..."

Diogo Reck

"Lovely service through the drive through, there was quite a wait for the food but well worth it as all the food was cooked well.I would advise if you..."

Kieran Waters

"The second Texas Chicken I've been to so far, the first was in Manukau back in '15. I ordered the 3 piece spicy tenders in south side, which is the..."

Tavita Milford

"Spacious clean interior, adequate serviceFinally got to try the famous texas chickenI must say it was good but a tad over-ratedThe..."

Thegreeats

"Texas Chicken is far better than KFC. (food, ambience, service) it's simply incredible. They are real humans serving you and not any computers or..."

Ashish Bijwe

"Absolutely fabulous! Far better than KFC. The chicken is so incredibly juicy. the honey bread roll is simply superb and the staff were extremely..."

Jane Brebner

"I don't usually review fast food places but decided to review Texas Chicken as the service was amazing! The server was so cheerful and friendly on a..."

Anna Hinehou

"gave this place a go, just had a sample chook only to test taste and is similar to kentucky fry chook, less juice than them and without the..."

Diner8Here

"Since it was my turn to cook, lazy me decided to get takeaway.Good deal for a 3 flatmate home.. I ordered the 6piece chicken with slaw and..."

LoveEatLive

"Yummy! I love fried chicken and this fulfilled my fried chicken cravings. I thought the spicy chicken tasted so good (more peppery flavour) and the..."

ShoRt

"Better than KFC. I'm from the North Shore but have gone to Henderson specially for Texas Chicken. I like that they have hot n spicy as a permanent..."

Geoff

"Service is a bit slow. But the chicken is so tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Really enjoyed the garlic butter chicken and sad that..."

Natasha Kumar

"This is a positive place to visit. I base the review on value and will confirm it is nice and great quality in its leagueIt appears other..."

DontScrewWihMaFood

"For takeaway food quality, this joint meets all expectations. Tastes so many choices better than KFC, without all the fat and oil leaking out with..."

Jack

"Service could have been faster for a fast food joint. I had the Texan bugger and two price chicken. The burgers were alright but the fried chicken..."

Topi

"Amazing, love this place. Always spicy, always hot and fresh. KFC lost a customer!Highly recommend this place. Texas Chicken which is called..."

Kyle Denning

"So, we were wondering what to have for dinner on the night of Saturday 23rd January. We decided to try the chicken place on Lincoln Road. I..."

Fi MacCats

"i loved it, and its much much much better thank KFC. keep the good work, definitely i will go..."

Juju Meera

"We purchased the 8 piece family combo which came with sides which was large fries and a large coleslaw. We bought on top a large potato and gravy..."

Gaffarsplusone

"Food ordered:8 Piece Group Meal1.5L Coke3x Honey Butter BunsBig tummy: Being a fried chicken fast food joint, the comparison..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"First time trying their chicken, it's actually nice and massive. Chips are nice too. I just hope that they'll make more parking spaces because it can..."

AK Lorenzo

"We tried the Mexican wrap combo and 2 pc pack upsized (with honey bun, mash, chips and drink). All up it was only $23.80 for the two of us. It was..."

Stango

"Brand new store that just opened along Lincoln road West Auckland. They serve fried chickens with biscuit buns and chicken burgers. The chicken..."

Frederick Juan De Leon

"So I gave in and followed the ever growing hype of the latest fast food joint to join Lincoln Road, Henderson. After all who doesn't love juicy..."

Lemonslimesoranges

"The cashier is very friendly and handsome 🙌! My colleague told me the fried chicken here is very tasty, so I had to try it! I ordered spicy mega..."

He Xu

"Nice fry chicken especially the spicy flavor. Very juicy both wings and large fries. The meat very fresh because the bone and meat stick very well..."

Kitty Yw

"Very big and delicious pieces of chicken. Gravy is also flavourful and pairs well with fries and even the chicken too. Sad that they don’t have a..."

Jakol Zhang

"Always an excellent experience here. Staff are super-friendly and efficient. Store is clean and well kept. Large and airy enough to comfortably have..."

Vinita Sean Rodrigues

"Great value when comparing with KFC. The pieces are massive and the crispy skin is tasty. It is less oily than KFC too. Some of their combo meals..."

Crytos

"One of the best fried chicken outlets. The taste is much better than many of the competitors. A decent amount of parking slots are available, and..."

Chathuranga Chandrasekara

"I am currently visiting from Canada and I decided to come visit the Lincoln Road branch this afternoon and I am very impressed. The food was amazing..."

Mr Khan

"We did an online order and picked it up at the shop. We realised that they forgot the honey butter buns after returning so we had to go back. The..."

Benedict Uy

"So much better than KFC. Chicken is not greasy, it's actually crunchy, its hot and fresh. Burgers have real cheese. Gravy in potato gravy actually..."

Mantra2 yo

"Awesome customer service. Huge thank you to the curly haired young man who helped us out to carry the fifty chicken to the van! When I saw how many..."

Private Danielle

Tony's Steak & Seafood Restaurant & Bar

87/100 (4512 ratings)

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"I love it here its so relaxing people here are really friendly.. awesome..."

Bennii Tumarae

"Extremely friendly service even when full house. Very busy I think due to media saying they are closing down soon. Had to try it out myself. I..."

Tony Ma

"A original steak house that opened many years, still maintained very well. Clean and hygiene environment, super friendly service, steak Taste nice,..."

LuNa The TuNa

"My partner and I stumbled upon Tony's recently when we were wandering around the city, looking for somewhere to stop for lunch, and woah were we..."

Anabelle

"Stopped by here just before a show at the Civic. Have always walked past here and finally got a chance to give it a shot. Ordered the Scotch..."

Amindha Fernando

"Came in for lunch and dessert today. Tried the scotch fillet, lamb rank and dolce vita dessert. Used the niesh app to get a student deal for a $10..."

Rosanne Choy

"We got the Tony's Original Steak and Fillet Mignon as well as deep-fried calamari. Loved how each steak comes with two sides of choice. The steak..."

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"It's said that this restaurant has opened for half a century already. One of the oldest restaurants in Auckland. So I have to give it a shot. I..."

Pig Cat

"Great food and excellent service. I tried the seafood steak and the crispy skin salmon with citrus hollandaise is an excellent choice. The..."

Sunil Nataraj

"The interior of the restaurant could be alittle dark for some people but is very clean. Has the retro look. Food is good. We had steak, love the..."

Brandon Li

"perfect is the word to describe this restaurant so happy :0 i love the food it is soooo deliciousit is a definite go to after the..."

Izaak Church

"I went a few days ago with a friend and it was very lovely. The atmosphere is quiet and really nice. The waiters and staff were so nice and friendly..."

Sing4grace

"Really love this place! The enviro is nice and service is friendly. Ordered the Beef and Seafood(sorry, forgot the name of these two dishes, my bad..."

TLY

"It's been a while since I last visited Tony's so I was surprised when they didn't have their $10 lunch deals when I went last Thursday. Although..."

Lala

"Tony’s is your classic family steak house. The staff are friendly and polite. The 70’s (?) old style English Pub aesthetic with the booths are..."

Drew Deakin

"I love this place so much. The staff is awesome and they lunch deals are fantastic. So convenient being right in the middle of town too. I love..."

Katyanne Hall

"What an amazing place! One of the best well-done steaks I have had. Pepper Steak and Calamari rings along with some red wine was the best decision...."

Sehaj Mehra

"Very friendly staffs are warmly welcoming us. $1 oysters are a little bit skinny but worth them. The seafood chowder was amazing. Excellent..."

Pukeko

"Had the most delicious carpetbag steak which was eye fillet stuffed with oysters plus a couple of sauteed oysters on top of the meat. Cooked to..."

Penny Harrison

"Enjoyed Tony’s Service was really good, we didn’t wait long for our food. Pacific steak was real delicious especially with the filling..."

Gwen Tai

"$1 Oysters OMG with Great beer and Great service. I can eat and drink here night. Oysters are fresh served on a plate of salad. Oyster and great beer..."

Steven Le

"Was able to get a late booking for a group of 15 - excellent service and food was on point. Recommend to those who are looking for a hearty and..."

Mia U

"I went to Tony's alone as I craved for steak during the weekends. The customer service is superb from the time you stepped onto the door. Oriented me..."

Carlo Manio

"Good service. We ordered steak, seafood platter and a pasta. The pasta is a bit dry. Highly recommend the steak, it was juicy and tender. Highly..."

A Foodie

"This place has ample seating inside, it has a nice traditional bar setting. Staff extremely friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious, I..."

Miura Elikana

"This is the second time I've been to Tony's and the restaurant is exceptional.The restaurant is large and busy but waiting times are as..."

Johnson Lo

"$10 deal for steak - a solid 10/10Came in with Niesh app special deal ($10 for ordering anything on lunch menu)I ordered petite eye fillet..."

The Poor Foodie

"My friend and I were there for Christmas Eve dinner. Overall, it was a great experience. Nice ambience and friendly staff. The warm lamb salad was..."

Charis Beh

"I really like it here ...you couldn't ask for friendlier staff...tables cleared quickly ..water refilled and service was top notch..We had the $10..."

Kyles

"Pretty good experience. Nice vibes and reasonable fast service. Food was pretty good too - 3 of us got the fillet steak, one got the chicken breast..."

G

"We dined here on a busy Saturday night for my birthday, and certainly were not disappointed. Began the night off with drinks and some starters- we..."

Laura Eats Out

"Had a lovely meal here. Love the cosy booths and feel of the restaurant. Service was lovely and quick.Food was well presented and the..."

I_like_pickles

"great customer service. steak i ordered was medium rare and it was PERFECT just how i like my steak. food was prompt and will definitely recommend..."

FuamatalaRachel Siaosi

"While we came here to eat steak, the wonderful surprise was the crispy calamari. The calamari was PERFECTLY cooked. It was tender and not rubbery at..."

Nico B. Valderrama

"Been here so many times the seafood chowder is amazing , last time i have the best seafood chowder was in Sf usa . The steak is remarkable. The best..."

Stephanie Magbag

"We went for dinner at Saturday night but couldn't get space as we were 9 in total and it was already full. Went again the other day for lunch...."

Ali Suhail

"I went for a dinner tonight with another person.I bought a first table voucher which gives 50% discount to the whole bill (food..."

Jay

"My wife,my daughter and I decided to have a pre movie dinner here tonight,I am lost for words to describe the excellent experience we had. Our..."

Ralph Jameson

"I just tried their 10 dollar meal,which is steak, chips and salad. it is really good and the place is quite nice. the ambiance and the theme of the..."

Appol Marion Abay

"Great lunch! The ten dollar deals are so good and you're food quality is way more than what you pay for. Very satisfying. I recommend you go for..."

Ysabel Taya Regino

"Came here on the Wednesday $10 Niesh deal, ordered the venison sausage bangers and mash. They have great deals every lunch and the food is lovely...."

Aislinn Yu

"Steak was really good, all it needs is fresh cut chips and a vinaigrette on the salad which would be an easy fix. Service was really friendly and..."

Darwin Chan

"Really friendly staff with cosy atmosphere and great food! Would definitely recommend eating here if you are in the area as they have got some good..."

Patrick Lasham

"Visited this restaurant back in February while on a trip to Auckland. Had purchased a first table coupon so the restaurant was dead during our visit..."

Liam Heath

"Place was great for lunch those 10 dollar deals are top notch. Good value for money. I Like that eye fillet 😍. Good customer service, very..."

Tan.ned

"Once again me and my girlfriend went here once she came back from her trip, as i'm a englishman the establishment to me gave off an english pub on a..."

Kieran Masters

"Amazing steak, so tender and cooked to perfection. I had the fillet minion, medium rare, and it came with a bold herby sauce (generous amount of..."

Kelly

"Amazing food!! Everything was really fresh and full of flavour. Friendly and helpful staff. Don't overlook this place, it's definitely worth a stop...."

Megan Gadget

"Dinner last night prior to the show. When we arrived it was quite empty, by the time we left the place was humming. The meal was nothing short of..."

Dave Koefoed

"Had the $10 Rump steak lunch special today and was very satisfied with the quality I got for $10. I had the steak cooked to medium and the chef..."

Kathryn Zhou

"As a meat and seafood lover this place has totally won me over! Our starter was the seafood chowder of course. Followed by mains - Eye fillet..."

Miss Savy

"I had the $10 lunch fish and chips. Very average meal. The chips were undercooked. But for the price and location it is acceptable for a reasonable..."

Deen Khan

"Such good service and amazing lunch deals !!The beef burger was $10 and this generous portion of delicious mushroom fettuccini was $12We..."

Thegreeats

"Great restaurant - very attentive staff and the host was a sparkle of joy! We went with the First Table discount which gives 50% off. We both ordered..."

Holly D-T

"I had the $10 rump steak for a lunch some time ago. I have to commend the lovely staff who were very friendly and accommodating on my..."

Frank Lin

"Ten of us went to Tony's for a birthday lunch which enabled us to take advantage of their $10 special (e.g a half sized rump steak with chips and..."

Austin

"Always like steakhouses and it's even better if they have special lunch menus. I went with one of their popular dishes the rump. Beef cooked as..."

Benedict Uy

"Tony's has been around for so long, but nothing has changed! The quality of the steak, the atmosphere and the quality of the serving staffs are..."

Cupy Dee

"What a great place to stumble upon. We were booked in for a show and just popped in here first. Glad we did, we were greeted immediately and shown..."

Tina Coles

"Tony's has been serving the most tender, succulent steaks to us for over 40 years! Even the decor is nostalgic with good old fashioned friendly..."

Irish Eyes

"Good choice for a steak in the middle of CBD. Friendly and helpful staff. I was confused between seafood and steak when the staff recommended the..."

Zoheb Gafoor

"Great place for a steak. The pepper steak was delicious and fillet Mignon equally so. The sautéed beans with bacon and onion was inspired! Staff..."

Laurie Ellul

"This place has been around for a long time and still has great service and even better steak. The solid wooden decor is unique in a good way with..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I love the interior of the place! It's so antique and gives this place character. The service was friendly which made the whole experience better :)..."

Jessica Li

"came here for a birthday dinner on a saturday night still got a table since we went early. for starters we got the bread of the day and oysters, the..."

Betty Diao

"Had their $10 lunch special today. I ordered rump steak and my partner ordered squid ring. They are both $10. I liked the rump steak very much. It..."

Zoe Huang

"Awesome place! I loved everything about it. Steak was cooked perfectly and would recommend it to anyone. Also the service was on point and everyone..."

Luka Zubčić

"Fantastic food, one of my favourite steak houses. Have tried the Fillet Mignon numerous times, fantastic! Great service, English pub set up, parking..."

DarkSister

"Today I visited Tony's for the first time with a friend for lunch and I got very surprised. We both had a $10 steak with chips and salad and..."

Javier Yebenes

"Love the vintage decor of the place. We went on Monday at 5pm, very quiet but that's to be expected. The place is actually huge! I like how the..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"Good deals at Lunch Time. Is a well know steakhouse. They have good space, I have been there at Lunch and Dinner both times we were satisfied with..."

MommyYummy

"went here with my partner recently, my last visit was about 6 years ago! I remember this place having memorable steaks, cooked really well and the..."

Holly Grey

"The stake was big and yum even if we only avail the $10 promo during lunch time. Me and my friends liked the ambiance even if the place is quite..."

Chay P Rosales

"A number of work colleagues pop in here for lunch as it is so close to the office and have recommended the food, so I was looking forward to going...."

LouLou

"Been here twice for dinner, both were superb; the food cooked just right and served accordingly, and the service always friendly. It gets a little..."

Stephanie J

"Exactly what you expect. With a modern English menu bordering pub style presentation, come here if you're craving unpretentiousness, steak and chips..."

Victoria

"Been going to this place quite a lot, mainly because of their winter $10 lunch meals. The service I received everytime i come to this place was..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Had lunch there today with my family, taking advantage of the limited-time $10 of rump steak and beef burger, as well as the seafood chowder on the..."

Cheapster

"This place wins for its ambiance.I'd go back again just to bask in the wood-based decor and homey, rustic feeling. The food is..."

Jessica Harris

"First time at Tony's and I guarantee I will be there again.There were six of us there and we had an awesome evening. The service and..."

Ria Frost

"Have been here a few times ... When you want a steak and chips then this delivers... Service is very good and the steak has always been enjoyable..."

Donna&Shane

"Had dinner with our two kids in tow, our l 7 year old boy enjoyed a lot as did we.We had 2 of the Tony's Special, Spaghetti Bolognese..."

JaimeC

"Having lunch at this place for the first time. I didn't have much expectation but the food blew my mind, great flavour, good quality ingredients &..."

Andrew Felix Ferdaus

"The best Steak restaurant in all..."

Alberto

"Having dined in Tony's many times throughout the years, our experience at Tony's was enjoyable as usual. The portions are always generous, in fact,..."

Jannyannyanice

"Always excited to try new restaurants. Wasn't disappointed at all. Food was Devine. Great hospitality. Good little drive to get out of home. Would..."

Jordan Murray

"Delicious food and really friendly wait staff. It was really money well spent. The only thing I would complain about is probably the main portions of..."

Deanne Janice Pereira

"We had lunch at "Tony's Original Steak House" this afternoon. The place was old-fashioned, quiet and cozy just like home. The Eye fillet steaks that..."

Ruslan Gariev

"Proper served steak , good spot for dinner date. Love the pepper steak , cracked pepper marinated eye fillet cooked really well served with your..."

Shharukh Issani (Sharkx)

"Had the special $10 lunch. The burger was thick and juicy. So..."

Nisha Patel

"Dined at Tony's with my partner and son, and thoroughly enjoyed the steak which I ordered and my partner had the spare ribs. Absolutely great service..."

Oliver Paul

"Got taken here for a date night with my man. Excellently cooked steak, wonderful service, nice drinks. We got seated in the window which was a bit..."

Tiffany Miller

"By far one of the best value for money places - possibly in the whole world.. great staff great service - have been going there for the last 5 year..."

George

"My favourite place for eye fillet.Since I'm a meat-lover I haven't tried any seafood meal here, but my friend who had it loved it.I always..."

Jennifer

"First time dining at Tonys Restaurant and it was fantastic. Eye fillet cooked to perfection. We were looked after by the waitress and left feeling..."

Laurie Ann Engels

"I like Tony's as a casual dining place - my favourite is the ribs. They're quite saucy and juicy and fall off the bone! Steaks here are pretty good..."

Josie B

"Ribs are nice and staff were..."

Thomas Douglas

"This is my favourite restaurant; they do the best steaks. I can't fault this place. Our family has been many times; before show events at the Civic..."

Kym Vickery

"Great restaurant, great food, great service. I enjoyed my t-bone steak "well done" and my friend also enjoyed her spaghetti.Only downside..."

Hayden Do

"Service was good and the food was great the nachos as entree were massive would def recommend they only problem was a huge group of ridiculously loud..."

Jess

"Very pleasant staff great service. Excellent food quickly delivered. Will definitely be going back when ever going into city to see a show. Would..."

Peter Bridger

"Had dinner at Tony's last night before a show. Wow, was the place buzzing. The scallops I ordered were fab and I've not had a full dozen ever, so..."

C Brown

"Went to Tony's last December for my birthday dinner. The whole experience was excellent. The staff were very helpful and informative. Had a cocktail..."

Bartholomew N Trego

"Went to Tony's before a theatre event and because of the mid-week Auckland traffic only ended up having 30 minutes. Checked with staff before hand..."

Chris

"Without a doubt the best steak I have had in Auckland. Tony's proved to be a great place to take my girlfriend for our one year anniversary. The food..."

Owen Black

"Had a great meal while I was there in Auckland. The staff are all really friendly and helpful and good fun, and the food is amazing!! Try the Pacific..."

Peter

"My wife and I wanted a simple night out and thought we'd give Tony's a go... what a delight. Quite busy even on a Tuesday, the lady who greeted us..."

Alan Gordon

"The lunch is excellent and well-priced.I also really enjoyed the dinner here and the Fillet Bernaise was excellent.I will definately go back.The..."

A221

"Tonys beatifull hospitality and beatiful food thanks tony's for a wonderful..."

Janet

"Spent the night in Auckland @crown plaza hotel. Me & my partner went for a walk to see what we could eat. Didnt have to walk to far to turn up at..."

Charlie

"Had lunch here last week. Excellent customer service and great steak!!I recommend..."

Iam

"This my favourite restaurant in the whole wide world. My hubby & I had our 1st date here :) & we have been dining at Tony's for nearly 10yrs..."

Kathy & Kiri

"Tony's is my favourite! I choose to have my birthday meal there every year (and a few in between). They cook beautiful food, especially the steak!..."

Neka

"Had dinner here a few weeks ago with husband and a friend. Wonderful atmosphere - loved the small rooms as it felt cozy rather than huge. Meals..."

YumNZ

"The food at Tony's steak and seafood restaurant is awesome. Beautiful food and really nice people who work..."

Rangi

"My absolute favorite restaurant! Great food at a reasonable price and the staff are always lovely!!!! Have been here 4-5 times now..."

Shan Hooper

"There's a reason why they can claim to be the best steak in town. The beef is tender even if customers opt to have it cooked well-done, an admirable..."

Christopher Lai

"The seating was a little squashed but that made no difference to such great service and the food was on point. We had a little one with us and he..."

Nina Skipper

"A one great medium rare scotch fillet 💯 beautiful food. Lunch menu is half the price as dinner menu, I ordered from the dinner menu thinking I..."

Shashi Kariyawasam

"Tried our luck without a booking on a busy Tuesday evening- we were lucky! The atmosphere entering the restaurant was bustling yet nostalgic and..."

Antonia McNair

"I really love the vibe here, remain the kind of decoration in the past. A lot to choose in the menu, they have a few selection for lunch set. Love..."

Audrey L

"I recently dined at Tony's, the iconic steakhouse in Auckland CBD, which has been serving patrons for an impressive 60 years. The moment I walked in,..."

Tammy-Jade Collymore

"The service and atmosphere of this restaurant are great. We tried the Tony's original steak and the sticky pork ribs. The steak was prepared exactly..."

R Katels

"Mum and dad raved about the place in the good old days Has not changed a bit of pawn cocktails are massive The steak perfectly cooked But a you must..."

vaughan carey

"Their steak was good but the meat was slightly overdone for us. Their seafood chowder was the best we had in our life. A must order when you are at..."

G Wong

"Came on a Wed for lunch, am glad I did my reservation, they were def busy. I managed to get a booth seat so it was really relaxed and quiet. Noticed..."

Adeline Miao

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"Love coming here for a drink. Great atmosphere and great staff. Love the strawberry beer..."

Effie Mcfall

"Went in to have some mussels for my relatives that came over from overseas.There was 8-9 of us, lucky we went in a little bit later (around 8PM)..."

G1k

"I love this place! It has a nice chill vibe and the food is amazing. The mussels are good - steamed or grilled - with a variety of flavours and..."

Renie

"The Occidental has been around for decades & is a popular location for all occasions. What impressed us on this visit was not only the fantastic..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"This place has been one of the best places for mussels for a long time.Great selection of European beer, good food and good..."

FoodieBeast

"Service is a highlight as well as the seafood platter. We couldn't decide which sources to go with. The waiter who is nice enough just brought two..."

Taurus Cao

"Nice place to hangout and spend time with friends, great crowded and also they served amazing beer.. i love this leffe dark beer.. nice and best..."

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"Visited a month ago. Always busy and packed so its good to make a booking beforehand.Tried the taste of the land platter and was amazed at..."

Asianfoodie

"This place has authentic Belgian beers to offer (as the name suggests) but what I would recommend if you do go here, would be the mussels. They have..."

Flames And Skewers

"Nice place and great collection of beers. Expensive though. Make sure to get some xtra money to spend coz it is not possible to stop after couple of..."

Venkat

"Came here quite a few time for lunch and drinks. Always been a fan with their food, very delicious and fresh. There will be live music also on..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"They are open on New Year’s Day!! This is my must go place for mussels. The mussel pot and grilled mussels are so fresh, yummy and to die for!..."

Cheryl 🍒

"The cafe is in an old historic building, really good location where easy attracts tourists. The seafood are fresh and nice but the waitress looks a..."

Yi Pan

"Went on a Monday to try it out mussel. Ordered chips, grilled mussels and ribs along with the cherry beers. Food portion were big and the food was..."

Sonia Son

"Always busy, giant glasses of Stella on tap. Have really good live music on the weekends, staff are excellent, ample outdoor seating. Food is decent,..."

Clove

"Good food, good service. Went on a Wednesday and used a Grabone coupon. Although they were out of gluten free bread the waiter offered and supplied a..."

Art Green

"I have been here 3times in a month:) i really like mussels n cherry beer here:) whenever i need to recommend good restaurant to someone, i just say..."

Alice In New Zealand

"The place was actually like an old historic building in Vulcan Lane including the tables/chairs and the bar.Ambiance was good, staff were ok...."

LilMSunshine

"Went here for breakfast. Overall pretty good but nothing amazing. Partner had the "big breakfast" which was good although the tomato and toast split..."

Sjr Sjr

"If you dont get here in time, you might find yourself waiting in line. Yesterday thankfully we managed to get a seat easily. Polite staff, warm cosy..."

Gummobear

"Customer service was immaculate and the food spoke for itself! It’s a nice and warm environment, very cosy indeed. I would highly recommend. My..."

Monica Maua'i

"Great place tucked away in Vulcan lane. The menu is vast and the food is of high standard. The service is also really good. Their drinks list is..."

Jay

"Went here with my ex to have lunch and I got a salmon dish which was amazing. Then when i went back with my friends, they enjoyed the beer very much!..."

Ellynn

"Perfect location, nice atmosphere, friendly staff.Big variety of beers, well done pork ribs :-)It is better to make reservation ahead,..."

Jamelika 22

"Yammy! Friendly staffs and good mood.I had three dishes. Food was good (one of the dish was little bit under cooked but that’s..."

Jane

"cocktail's were nice. Had cheese cracker board was good. Wedges were good. My favourite cocktail was the Blue Hawaii. Good place for mussel lovers...."

LoveFoodWithApassion🥗🍸 (Ngata)

"First ImpressionsThis is not my first time going here and everytime I end up here there is a queue which is usually a great sign for a..."

RouxVlogs

"We had a l;ate lunch/early dinner here on Saturday afternoonA great atmosphereFelt welcomeLots of touristsEveryone seemed to be..."

Glenn Town

"Went there with a friend around 4:30 so it as only starting to get busy.Food arrived in a reasonable amount of time and it was delicious. We got..."

Florence Lai

"Had an incredible hot chocolate here, hands down best hot chocolate I have ever had. I don't remember the price but it felt worth it. Also had some..."

Calli Bates

"The seafood chowder has a great saltiness to it. The mixed platter mussels are a great way to sample all the toppings - I preferred to miso, lime..."

Garcon ...

"Very delicious😍😘 I really like it!! I like house smoked salmon🐟 next time I will come back again and try a new manu😘 I will try a Fish..."

Urassaya Tanongsaksakul

"Solid comfort food. Portions are amongst the biggest you'll find in Auckland and has a wide selection of international craft beer. Had the Belgian..."

Ethan Pakii

"The food is fabulous! We ordered a mix plaster and one kilo steam mussel and could not finish. I love the mix plaster with different flavors. The..."

LI Jiao

"This place is great!Great beer, location, and ambiance! Staff is very friendly and prompt! On one of my visits I went on a Sunday afternoon..."

Wapatino

"I've been craving seafood chowder for months while away in France. The Belgian cafés in Auckland do them best. It's a massive bowl, filling enough..."

Vivi S

"5 tiny girls and one kilo of mussels per each. I had grilled mussels with garlic, butter and herbs! Amazing! The bartenders are so friendly and..."

Sleepybird

"I love this place! :) :):) good food, beer and music.. Sunday afternoon is my favorite day! Music live, jazz is amazing and very..."

Roberta Jimenez

"Better to book a table since it gets a little crowded at night time. They will need to see ID before they bring you to a table but that means once..."

Heidi Chapman

"Great hangout place to have belgian beers. Ordered tasting beer and ribs. Good combination for tasting beer. The ribs sauce was the best so far i've..."

AA

"Excellent food and good portion sizes. The fries are a bit too salty, but when eaten with spear ribs (which comes with a really nice sauce - no..."

Imperius Malekith

"Hired out their Tin Tin room last year for my 22nd birthday for a murder mystery party. I had phoned around to hundreds of different venues and every..."

Holly Shaw-Fowles

"Excellent...fantastic selection of Belgian beers outside Belgium...the ambience is superb, the wait staff are very friendly...and oh yes the food is..."

Globetrotter

"Well I'm really surprised at the last review which was complaining about burnt waffles and small portion size. You must be kidding. The best waffles..."

Trev30

"I bought vouchers on GrabOne, which were good values of money. I and my friend shared a small platter of mixed mussels and Caesar salads, my friend..."

Di

"If you love Mussels then I would highly recommend visiting The Occidental where the mussels are fresh and served in a variety of ways. We tried the..."

Michael Powell

"Oh.. great service first of all.. the food was amazing.. with the price and a nice place to hang out with your crew with some chilled beers and..."

Shehan Irundika

"The steamed mussel with creamy sauce was great but slightly salty so I had to eat all of the chips with. The interior looked so traditional and..."

Lisa Kim

"Lots of years passed by since I came herethe last time and I ordered the same dish....Steamed Mussels (creamy white wine and garlic) served in..."

Sandri

"This place has a good selection of beers and a good environment to enjoy them in. The food is also quite good but the beer is the highlight. The salt..."

Peasant

"Loved our evening ! Had a bunch load of different beers and the place was vibrant lovely and most importantly not absolutely loud I love the..."

Globalfoodlover

"The busiest store on Vulcan Lane, always packed 😊 Not only do they have a very colourful and interesting selection of alcoholic drinks but they..."

Linh 💛

"My friends have been telling me about this place and i decided to try on my 4th visit to aukland.the place was so full when we entered.yet the..."

Fonda Love Nutella

"We went here for lunch and a few drinks the other week. We ordered tapas and shared it between us. We had the arancini, squid and sliders. The..."

Fiona M

"Visited there with a $20 for $40 lunch voucher. Just spent a few but enjoyed stake, creamy steamed mussel and chips there. What a awesome..."

Michelle Hwang

"Food is great, portion is quite big. They are well-known for their mussels. We tried the steamed mussels with creamy white wine and garlic which was..."

Jess S

"Came here in the evening for some casual drinks along with some food. It was really busy and it took us about 15 minutes to get table, usually I..."

Edmond Shen

"Belgian Beer Cafes are becoming increasingly popular in Auckland. And this one is pretty solid. We went here with a voucher a few weeks back. My..."

Danny

"Great beer tasting and plate. Very delicious. 200ml 6 beers to taste. We were not particularly hungry, so this was just perfect. The muscle and other..."

Poppy

"Went here for some lunch and had the mussels in white wine sauce with a Leffe. Really good amount of food for the price. Wasn't expecting so many..."

Sarah M

"Very nice and cozy. Perfect for some drinks and catch up with friends on a cold night or sunny afternoon. Wide variety of beers. Muscles are too die..."

Sam Kuek

"Great vibe with super friendly staff. Perfect for any beer lover. I'm not the biggest fan of beer but the cider and food kept me happy. Bread and dip..."

Rona Dalgleish

"Went there today for lunch with some uni friends, as I got the voucher on grabone . The interior decor is just like the Belgian beer cafe in mission..."

Jak Chang

"This place has it going on for them! great location and really does feel like a little bit of Europe on our doorstep. The food is good ol pub food..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Typical pub like atmosphere. Good cross section of food on the menu. The mussels are what they are known for so we had to try them and they are..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Great ambience, great food. We waited for almost two hours for two tables. But it is totally worth it. Particularly, their white wine mussels...."

Eat.eat.eat.

"Went there twice.Monday is "Mussel Mania", all mussels are cheaper than usual. We had to wait bout an hour to get a table but it was..."

ARIJIT SAHA

"Came here for lunch on a weekday with two other friends ( I think a wednesday) as I had purchased a voucher from grabone :D We had decided on the..."

Kellie Lee

"Great spot that always has good food and service. Be careful though - the place is so popular it can be super hard to get a seat at peak times! Tried..."

Claudia Serra

"Good spot in the city, always busy around dinner time. First time I was there, I ordered large plate to share, 'Taste of the sea' which was..."

Tanz

"Òne of the best restaurant to drink Belgian beer with their famous mussels and their tastiest chips. Coconut cream and lemongrass curry is the best,..."

Ashish Bijwe

"Have been here a few times and really enjoyed the food. Most recently visited with a grabone voucher and found the menu had changed and didn't..."

Keith

"Came here a few weeks back on an in between uni study break with a friend. I ordered the salt n pepper squid which was really yum, friend got wedges..."

Holly Grey

"Am a big fan of Jupiler and Belle-vue-kriek so a big thumbs up to that! I have visited this place numerous times so is hard to pinpoint one..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Went there on Queens Birthday weeknd service was quick & friendly, all the food was delicious, steak cooked to our liking, seafood chowder was good. ..."

Yayleen Pao

"Been here quite a few times but less so than previously. Nothing wrong with the place but the range of beers is limited - suggest they offer more NZ..."

Fylde

"Been coming here for many years now. My friends and I are regulars, and why not? Good food, friendly staff, and they even do live music. The menu is..."

@KeraBearEats

"All meals I've ordered from here have been great but the place could do with a huge spring clean as it smells worse than crusty. It seriously could..."

Sungsam7

"호가든을 마시기위해 물어 물어 찾았던곳 분위기 좋고 젊은 사람보다 다소 30대 후반?이 주 고객 층이었으며..."

Renor Kay

"been here a few times now for breakfast and lunch.. the caeser salad was delicious and the prawns done in butter served in a small hot pot were..."

Grace Sifa

"I've always enjoyed their extensive food menu options and interesting atmosphere. Love the sausages menu and the popular baked mussels. Good for a..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"I've eaten here a number of times over the last few years and have always thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. Most recently in August 2013, I..."

Luke

"This place is great for after work drinks. Quite packed on Friday night but worth the weight for the great Bellevue cherry beer and muscle pots. A..."

Rojas

"I am not a mussel fan... But WOW, that changed when I dined at The Occidental! I had the mixed platter of grilled mussels and each flavour was..."

Tami T

"The best mussels I've ever had. The place seems a bit dodgy and dirty, doesn't look like much other than a regular pub but the mussels are beyond..."

Benjamin Founes

"Love this cute little alleyway pub in the central business district. It has become my regular for lunch and after work drinks on fridays. Love the..."

Sue Smith

"Delicious food. Laid back yet professional service. Food and beer is reasonably priced. Great location and nice decor to..."

Isaac Dewstow

"service 3/5environment 4/5food 4/5cost performance 4/5drink 3/5My order ( 1 kiro mussle white wine &..."

Mira

"Great surroundings.I like the rustic look. Very few drinking place has this yesteryears charms.Nothing unusual on the menu. Good..."

Nicole Tremain

"Great place for Belgium beer, and not having the need to drive to Ponsonby or Mission Bay.Their beers are superb for an after work drink..."

Tony Ma

"Update: Decided to go here again and was pleasantly surprised. The salmon was melt in your mouth good! Good service too! Definitely would go again..."

Anna Nayyar

"This is my #1 choice for Friday drinks. It gets really busy but if you can find a seat it's worth it. I hardly order food because beer + frites is..."

Deena

"Came here during a public holiday, even with the huge holiday tax it was a pretty good experience! My meal wasn't that amazing (salmon with kumara),..."

NYNB

"Great food, great beer, great prices.Have been here a few times now, and it has not disappointed me yet. Great service, the staff are..."

Mac Wilson

"Excellent place to go. Good value for my money. Great Food and fantastic range of Belgian Beers. Staffs were friendly and efficient. Live music on..."

Pivon

"Great Food, Fantastic Beers!!!!!The staff was really friendly though they are super busy....Highly recomended, absolutely my favorite..."

Susan

"1. Great mussels2. Great service3. Great location4. Great pricesSix of us arrived and sat at a small table because it was so..."

Míss Anna-May Graaf

"The food at Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe is always great and their belgian beer is always nice and..."

Cristian Rosescu

"Beautiful food and beverages . Needa work on th air con..."

Frinah Ofaniva

"Really popular little bar/restaurant in the heart if Auckland. Every Friday evening you can bet that this place is buzzing with music and people. The..."

Dog Eats World

"I came here as part of a group of six for breakfast, using GrabOne vouchers. We ordered coffees, which weren't bad, and most of us ordered waffles..."

Neala

"This place is definitely occidental. Once upon a time, me and my mates while walking on queen street; stopped at this beautiful lane called..."

Nz Foodie

"✈️If you’re an airline employee (flight attendant or pilot) for any airline, they give you a 10% discount on your entire bill!!!! Despite the..."

Christopher Villegas

"Full disclosure, an American visiting New Zealand, reservations recommended. The Occidental has a certain charm that is unique. From the old..."

Benjamin Huey

"A must-visit restaurant in Auckland! I love their mussels, it’s tender, fresh and juicy, sifferent flavours to choose. Steak, calamari n fries..."

Gabriella Lu

"Popular pub serving crafted beers and mussels and other pub grubs. Can get crowded during dinner time. Service was friendly and good. We were..."

Mike Javen Ng

"This is THE place. Food is amazing. Drink selection is phenomenal. It does full up quickly so if you are planning to eat here for lunch or dinner it..."

Converge801

"Came here on a Saturday to eat some mussels. They also sell oysters, but mussels were cheaper. Place has a nice vibe and great selections of drinks...."

K T

"Met friends there for dinner. Place was very busy (always a good sign). Ordered the Fish Chowder and was able to get GF option too for the bread...."

Dawn Hendrick

"Cannot go past this place if you want good food, great service, impressive drinks menu, and superb atmosphere. Tourists and locals both enjoy this..."

Nirmal Grewal

"This place is AMAZING!!! I've been here a few times and my bad for not writing a review earlier. The food is so incredibly YUM! This time I got the..."

Gaia Grazi

"Found this place by accident walking back to our hotel. Had a great schnitzel special for a Wednesday night, and the food being served around us..."

Anne Dobson

Casablanca North West

86/100 (4433 ratings)

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"Wow! Just wow ! Taste explosion. Food was indescribably delicious. Service was perfect. Friendly, communicative, helpful. Food arrived pretty..."

Pam Browne

"Casablanca! Absolutely amazing food! Extremely friendly and helpful staff, checking in frequently to make sure we were ok/enjoying our meal/needed..."

Nicky Williams

"Loved the food, the atmosphere, and the very very friendly service... it was a great experience...the lamb bedouin was delicious and my husband loved..."

Saweela Saad Dar

"First time here definitely won’t be my last! Lovely setup so warm and inviting Food is Devine I had the lamb shanks meat � just melts off the..."

Ashley Efaraimo

"A little apprehensive as we recently ate at the new Devonport restaurant (same group) and had a really bad experience. These guys just ticked every..."

Stuart Hartley

"Great atmosphere, lovely staff, delicious choice of vegan options. Highly..."

Rom Marinkovich

"Excellent coffee and cake. Can't wait to return for dinner as the meals looked amazing too � Attentive staff, lovely atmosphere for a week night...."

Madelaina Adams

"Lovely service, fantastic decor, yum food. We really enjoyed the full dining experience. Will be back for more, already kind of chosen our next order..."

Sarah Rennie

"We have been here 3 times now and every time we have just loved it. Great food. Fast service. I feel this will become a regular place for us to..."

Tara Osborne

"A bit of a late “check in” was here yesterday for a delicious lunch, super nice service and of course perfect prosecco! Thanks guys it’s always..."

Toni Morris

"It is a small shopping mall with Countdown on one and and Farmers on the other. They also incorporate the main road to promote some of the shops..."

Benedict Uy

"Awesome Building. Good stores but need to expand and bring some more fashion brands. Great place to hang out with friends and family. The new..."

sheeba lamba

"Great place to shop. Lots to see snd do, great cafe's, heaps of parking available and mall is very roomey. Has Costco Mitre 10 and all the stores you..."

Kathleen Platt

"Ample amount of stores. There are many school holiday activities, which are very fun. The stores are also quite good. The food court also has many..."

Tomi Adamchevski

"Really nice place lots of food types and shops and large Foodcourt area for eating, nice place for shopping if that's what you want to..."

Renee Anderson

"You can get just about anything you need not only in the mall but the surrounding shops. Beds, furniture, craft, office and school supplies, Cafe,..."

Lyn Carlisle

"A great collection of different shops with a lot go offer, we always find what we are looking for visiting this shopping centre. Plenty of parking..."

Nadav Mumford

"Just popped in , good food places, nice shopping, plenty of..."

Rhys Davey

"Clean & very tidy delicious varieties of foods, easy parking, easy access great layout of..."

Renee Kellett

"Yeah, na, I fluffin love this mall. Few words to describe. It’s snazzy, classy, with trendy stores & brands. I was impressed by the..."

Alex Milne (Alex)

"So great shoppingmall. Many shops and great facilities. It also has spacious park..."

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Goode Brothers Botany

83/100 (4349 ratings)

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"Tried out the bottomless brunch and didn’t even have to wait a minute after our cup was empty, quick with the refills. Special mention to Georgia..."

Aprylz Solomona

"Had dinner here with hubby, food is very tasty and a good portion. The staffs were all friendly and attentive too. Hubby ordered a medium rare steak..."

Janus Lee

"Had a great dinner with the family. Kids enjoyed their meals that came with drink and ice cream. Pizza and pasta for the adults. Pizza was fresh and..."

Thingy Lok

"Had a great time, food was lovely. Finlay was very sweet. Greeted us at the door immediately and served us promptly with meals and drinks. He had a..."

Takiora York

"My best restaurant experience so far! I came here for the bottomless brunch for my birthday, Kavita was so attentive and helpful! Georgia looked..."

Hera Takimoana

"Great place! Excellent vibe and very friendly staff. Food we ordered was delicious and came out in a timely fashion. Highly recommended and will be..."

Stephen Tan

"The food was delicious. My favorite main was gnocchi pesto flavour. The service was welcoming and exceptional. Our waitress was Shewta, she was..."

Hanna Sefo Singh

"I love them herbs on the tables. Just water them please😁 Dessert was divine and compliments to the head chef for accommodating us at last minute...."

Deevanyah Frost

"Love the food here, favorite is the Famous#6! Atmosphere is lovely and comfortable to be in. Got served by Shweta who accommodated us well... being a..."

Jade Monk

"The ambiance was perfect for a fun evening with my girl friends. We were a group of 15 ladies and the entire experience left us with smiles on our..."

Shazneen Irani

Soul Bar And Bistro

90/100 (4262 ratings)

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"Beautiful view, fantastic service and nice food! The staff members were exceptionally accommodating and friendly. They provided right service and..."

Michaela Kim

"Get the Caesar!!! I’m food indecisive but came in knowing what I wanted. We opted for a bottle of Pinot Gris and the Caesar to start. Yummy yummy..."

Patrice Evans

"Had a fantastic team dinner on our visit to Auckland! We were maybe slightly underdressed in casual, most were dressed up. The place was buzzing,..."

Bernard Shen

"I had a wonderful experience ! The staff were incredibly friendly, the cocktails and food were simply awesome. I'll definitely be returning for more..."

Rovin Noronha

"Really a beautiful spot by the water, great for people watching and enjoying good quality food! We enjoyed the local oysters of the day - huge and..."

Emily Guile

"Classic fine dining resturant. Friendly and welcoming staff. Good ambience. Could walk in without reservation for early dinner at 5.30pm on a..."

Abraham Varghese

"The front of house Steve is ever so understanding. My friend and I came for lunch and the food came quickly but we were able to be at ease, stay and..."

Aneez Nabi

"Awesome view, excellent atmosphere, great service, yummy food🩷100% love..."

Missy Ouyang

"Delicious food. Excellent service. Mains a little pricey $50-$100 Only complaint would be a lot of background noise and hard to hear the conversation..."

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"I celebrated 🍾 my birthday 🎂 🥳 at the Soul Bar on 11.11.23 The food was delicious, especially birthday cake 🎂 Chocolate is gluten-free ...."

Maria Chueva

"Just a fantastic experience. Our waitress was amazing, unfortunately I don't know her name but she was working on 03/11 at 8pm For starters,..."

Amelia Horton

"Being vegetarian options were limited but really loved the atmosphere. Staff is friendly. Would really recommend Green goddess salad. It was..."

Divya Agarwal

"Right at the harbour with a really nice ambience. Scampi as starter is absolutely recommended. Ragu Pasta was one of the best I have ever had. The..."

Hakan Demirel

"I've been to Soul multiple times. Their menu is quite extensive and uses good quality ingredients, and the food is prepared perfectly. Would..."

Lili Mann

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland, Soul Bar who consistently delivers on all fronts, be it the delectable cuisine, impeccable service,..."

Basil Basil

"Gorgeous location in the Viaduct with super friendly staff, excellent choice of wine and amazing food...the squid was sublime and the skewers were..."

stu b

"Great location. Not your average eatery. We had a vegetarian and a gluten-free person in our party. They could cater for everyone. Food was decent...."

Darren Ren

Mexican Cafe

78/100 (4258 ratings)

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"Love coming here to satisfy my Mexican craving!! They never disappoint and the food is always so delicious!! Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is..."

Dominique Koloamatangi

"Came in here late for dinner after a busy Friday. Such a delight. My chimichanga was hot, fresh and tasty. I'd say this is probably as Mexican you'd..."

Daksh Gupta

"Grabbed the $10 lunch deal with my friends and ordered the devils nachos. The food was really yummy and I wished the portions were bigger, but I..."

Vanessa Chong

"Awesome place to get your margherita fix especially during happy hour. However, they need to specify which drinks are excluded for the special. I was..."

Bella Qian

"If you happen to be in Auckland CBD and craving for Mexican cuisine, Mexican cafe is the place to be in. It’s situated at the busy streets in main..."

Shreyansh Patni

"Fantastic place in Victoria street for after work drinks. The cheese dip selection is..."

Benna VR

"It never fails, great Mexican restaurant with amazing food! Love a good Taco Salad not to..."

Josh Hill

"If you work in town, you have heard of this place. It is an institution. Came here for lunch and for $10, its pretty hard to go wrong. Service was..."

Amindha Fernando

"Of all the establishments I featured here at Ang Sarap there is only one place as of this date that I had visited more than three times and it is..."

Ang Sarap

"Delicious Spinach and cheese enchilladas and Matcha Cocktails, will happily return here next time i'm in Auckland!..."

Octagon Pie

"We came bang on the dot at 5pm for the happy hour specials. We ordered pineapple virgin margarita jug, a fish taco, prawn taco, two beef tacos,..."

Vivian C

"I love Nachos and Black beans with olives and cheese makes it an amazing dish to eat anytime either lunch or dinner.And must mention sauces are..."

JPK

"Value for money! Good size food portions, consistent service and quality. Great happy hour options and combos. Veg friendly. Used to have $5 parking..."

Neesh

"Always tastes like what I think authentic Mexican would taste like. Good hearty sized meals with a lot of flavour and super tasty frozen cocktails..."

Sam Hurley

"Always a good time here. Cheap food cheap drink just make sure you go during their happy hours. The nachos were great, we tried every option, beef,..."

Crackerjacker

"Delicious Mexican food at affordable prices! Been coming here regularly for a couple of years now and their food, service and ambience haven't..."

Lala

"Great tasty food, excellent service & atmosphere, and great prices for the portion size! I suggesting getting a meal with rice and beans, it just..."

Jazz Dos Santos

"The biggest asset of this food joint is the chef and his team. Food here is superb. What drags them down in rating is their service -..."

Hemal Jani

"Food is always great here, and service is good too. Waitress was quick to seat us and take our food and drinks order. Devil nachos is my favourite..."

Foodislife

"Have to say the service here was very friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in the door. Had the new years set menu and enjoyed every course...."

Marianive

"Had the garlic bread, burrito, nachos and quisedilla! Really good value for money! Lunch menu is $10 each and a great portion! Ambience was nice, we..."

Persian Foodie

"A nice Mexican restaurant in the heart of Auckland. The ambience gives you a feel of being in a typical Mexican restaurant. Service is excellent and..."

Sunil Nataraj

"This place is great for lunch. We ordered the beef nachos and a salad bowl and both meals were only $10 each off the lunch menu and one of the meals..."

Charlotteraju

"So damn good. I’ve gone here 5 times now, love it. Such great prices, not the most amazing tasting Mexican I’ve ever had but still super good...."

Samantha Green

"If u love Nachos n alcohol so it is definitely your place! They have really cheap house wine, and incredible Margarita cocktails. Nice food &..."

Marita Huynh

"I think I found my favourite Mexican restaurant~ Delicious and affordable cocktails; and nice food, $10 lunch meals~ Glass roof with view of..."

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"honestly this place is my one of my favourites I've been coming here ever since I was a infant actually, the atmosphere is super nice. THERE..."

Ayesha :)

"When you are in the CBD, you don't think that you can find such a great place with this very particular ambiance! The staff is absolutely lovely! My..."

Matthieu Ferragati

"I’ve always wondered if Mexican food in New Zealand had been fairly represented. Having conversed with traveling Americans and those who have been..."

Medium_Rare

"I came here with my friends on the 24th of February celebrating my birthday. There were 5 of us there and all of us enjoyed the ambience of the..."

Melissa Paet

"A nice place in the city to have mexican food. Staff are friendly and food was good as well. Would recommend the devils nachos with those jalapenos...."

Tanmay Jauhri

"Mexican Cafe has $10 lunch specials. Each table gets a complimentary starter of corn chips with a fresh salsa - it's really good. I got the filling..."

SLM

"Great place to eat .love their food and service. It’s such a cute place love their drinks always get offers on my email.they always have something..."

Amy Brar

"The restaurant is super cute!! Those long staircase adds the extra mysterious touch and the inside decor is yellow and red and blue wow it was a..."

Ezzz

"Value for money. Cultural sometimes have sala dancing in the bar area. Food is delicious and the cocktail margaritas are yum! Highly recommend..."

Pinny Quinlan

"A simple but decent place to grab a bite to eat. Staff were generally friendly, prompt and attentive. I ordered one of the Taco Salad..."

Johann Go

"I love this place! I think it's great that I never leave feeling hungry. The menu is great, and you can easily get some great offers on the daily...."

Brooke

"One of my favourite places to get Mexican and the food here for the prices are 10/10! I've visited this place on numerous occasions mainly for lunch..."

Ashvini Chelliah

"Really nice and good atmosphere. Does get quite busy after 6.30pm. Food was nice and good service. Would recommend for a nice meal. In photo: back..."

Tay

"My favorite of all time....we come here all the time for $10 lunches ...the devilled nachos are so nice ...the salsa they serve is the best ...staff..."

Kyles

"Went out for dinner with a large group of friends... for there being so many of us, service was reasonably fast. Had a vegetarian burrito for $15, a..."

Amy

"Went here for lunch today and got the beef burrito combination with pineapple juice for 15$. The burrito was really good but I was surprised it was..."

Ellynn

"It's simple yet tasty Mexican food. It's a decent joint , not too fancy when it comes to presentation, but typical Mexicsn food. I would go back for..."

Nina

"My friends and I came here during their $10 lunch special. The stairs lead up to an upstairs restaurant and bar. So the disabled might have trouble..."

Kaylene Jessin

"Came here for a lunch with my work. Lunch specials are great value, not sure how they compare to dinner prices etc.I had the extra special..."

Miss Kiki

"Been here few times ! there chicken nachos are my fave ! such great size and awesome price for what you get could never get sick of there nachos lol..."

Christine Nand

"This place is fantastic. Location is good if you don't need to worry about parking. I love the fact that it's so secluded and when you get upstairs..."

Anna K

"Had an awesome girls dinner out here the other night! The service is incredible and the atmosphere is great. All the decorations really spice this..."

Amesirv

"I know the owner Bruce here. Mexican Cafe is his baby and a damn good one. My partner and I both enjoy coming here for an evening meal, their $10..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Good spot in town, basically across the road from sky tower.Has $10 lunches! What a great price and food is yum! Also get free nachos..."

Raeanna

"Been here so much times in the last few months!My favorite dish is the vegetarian lasagne - they give you so much and it fills you up! (So..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"It's very good specially when you go there during happy hour.Cheap but big size and also yummy.The atmosphere is very Mexican too.If you like Mexican..."

Namie Arai

"Based diagonally opposite the sky tower, this place has a very different kind of a vibe.We went here for a work catch-up & had reserved a..."

Aabhas Dole

"Totally charming ambiance with great authentic Mexican food and to make it better...the happy hours! Must try - Chicken Quesadilla. I can not stress..."

Christina Linette

"Mexican cafe has great ambience. The food is really good as well. Especially, their chimichanga with bacon is really the one I love to order quite..."

Arvin Raymond Dsouza

"Great nachos. The only thing i've ever had here are the nachos for their $10 lunch. Excellent value, tasty and filling. Does well compared to other..."

Geoff

"Lovely Mexican style deco and friendly staff. Quite busy at times but love their food. Especially their $10 lunch specials, great meals always..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Loved the ambience...Food was authentic...We went to this place on Saturday evening...Extra Special Nachos starter was..."

Sourav Dey

"Hands down my fave Mexican restaurant in town! Being a student on a budget, the $10 menu is just the bomb! The portion is pretty big and can easily..."

Sarah Suyat

"I think this is the closest thing Auckland has to the real deal of Mexican food... comparing to my experiences of growing up in California which has..."

Lisa McDonnell

"I always go there with a friend or my sister for lunch , I love the $10 lunch special! My favourite dish is the taco salad, waiting staff need to..."

Alexandra Gosling

"Been a regular diner as long as I stayed in Auckland. Never had problem with their food or service, even during the busy hours of the weekend nights...."

Marty Byrde

"Food was affordable and it was REALLY nice . loved every bit of my meal A+ Staff was super friendly. I am going back to this place for..."

Semisi

"Mexican Cafe is popular restaurant located upstairs in Victoria St West. Mexican Cafe is true to its name, providing a lively Mexican ambiance with..."

Jayden Campbell

"I have visited Mexican cafe a bunch of times but haven't had a chance to write a review. I dined here with my sister tonight, the place was pretty..."

Sarah S

"As always fresh simple mexican food. served quickly plenty of staff to take your orders and a great price For the hungry person. Extra..."

Mike G.

"Had a lovely dinner here with a friend and it was seriously good. Had some sort of chicken salad taco thing and it tasted delicious. We were greeted..."

Kershia

"Enjoyed the atmosphere, we were seated in the enclosed outside balcony which was still warm. I enjoyed my paradise margarita very much. I chose for..."

Jessica Lane

"First time trying authentic Mexican food! Their $10 lunch deals are definitely worth it, so I ordered the Chicken Tacos. The guy who served us was..."

Kirsten

"I don’t think I will ever get sick of this place.We ordered off the happy hour menu x2 chicken quesadilla and one vegetarian and veggie..."

Ghost Reviewer

"Gotta love this place.Since it is on the second floor, it is not the easiest place to find (though there is a sign outside). But once you..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Mexican cafe is an institution, don't think menu has changed in years but why change a good thing? Good food and atmosphere, you can't beat their $10..."

Foodathon

"The Mexican Cafe looks abit iffy from the street entrance door but once you walk up those stairs you are in a completely different place. An outdoor..."

Samantha Brown

"I love Mexican food and this cafe is definitely my recommendation!! They have great variation of meals and alcohol beverages! They have $15..."

Mariko Sakurai

"Visited here on Saturday night before our film after a friend recommended it to us. Atmosphere was wonderful and buzzing, reminded my..."

Jennifer Holland

"Been here lots of times and they never failed to disappoint, as they said consistency is key! their $10 lunches are a steal especially to university..."

Carmela Paule

"This is the absolute best eatery in the world. It may not be authentic Mexican style food but it's still amazing. For the massive portion sizes the..."

Devan

"Date night on a weeknight. This place always has a nice buzz to the atmosphere. We had a really nice and polite waiter, all the staff in general were..."

Jan

"One of my favourite place to grab a quick lunch on a work day. The $10 lunch menu they offer is great value. The Margarita is always a nice treat on..."

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"This place is always great for a quick and cheap bite, especially when you're a student and after some authentic Mexican with good portions! I had..."

Sophia O-W

"Considering the price you pay for the food, it is an absolute steal. The Mexican Cafe is a regular spot to grab a quick bite to eat with friends. The..."

Ashlee

"This place has been my lunchtime favourite for a while now. The food is really homey, I'm always both satisfied and full when I leave, and i don't..."

Lee Marshall

"Lively atmosphere and great staff. Came on a busy night and it did take a while to seat us, but the food came super fast. If you're rushed for time..."

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"My favourite Mexican restaurant! Great prices, amazing food, awesome sangria and margaritas!! Staff has always been polite! Been here multiple times..."

Alessandra Ackroyd

"Love this place and I visit this place often!! Great customer service and the food is delicious. The 10$ lunch deal is such a great deal especially..."

Rithika Reddy

"If you consider the price and the food you get, this is one of the best places to eat in Auckland.Tried some lunch there and for only ten..."

Diogo Reck

"Epic experiences every single time i visit. had quite a bit of the vegetarian food and it's really nice. Sometimes they miss one or two ingredients..."

Umang D

"I love this place, every time. Its fun decor, its taco salad bowls, its salsa night where you're likely to have an awesome night and even meet..."

Vivi S

"Had such a great experience at Mexican Cafe for a hens party with 20 people in the function room. The staff were super helpful leading up to and on..."

Leanne

"The restaurant is awesome! Authentically decorated, and has a great vibe. I had the vege fajitas made vegan, which they were more than happy to..."

Veganista

"For start they had a good and friendly customer serviceFor starter I had cheese dip and garlic breadIt was amazing. You go there decently..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Reservations are definitely recommended at this very popular cafe. We had to wait for a while to get our seats but the wait at the bar was well worth..."

Hemant Kaushal

"We went here a few year back now and I've been here a few times for dinner. Love love the atmosphere and all the tequila (I'm a tequila fan). The..."

Miss Alesana

"The Mexican Cafe (or the Mex as it is often referred to) is an institution. Before franchises such as Mexicali, Mad Mex, Zambrero, etc. came along..."

Danny

"This is one the best places for "value for money". The lunch menu is for $10 and dinner is around $15.The food is great and almost every dish we..."

Parik Andhare

"Went to have dinner here lastweek, first time trying a Mexican restaurant. Good service, friendly staff, lively atmosphere. Food tastes great..."

Maria May Dauni

"Good tex mex food, with $10 and $15 lunch specials. Large portions, stock standard Mexican cuisine, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos etc. nothing..."

Believeinyourself

"Always a favourite, one of the places we chose between before heading to a show in the city. Prompt service,delicious food and such a bargain, what..."

Emma W

"I enjoy the food here, although they could work on their glass and cutlery polishing. competitive pricing of $10 lunch meals, I usually either get..."

Stef

"Great atmosphere. If you want to eat here it is advisable to either come early or make a booking as this place is very busy. Lots of waiter staff and..."

Anthony Lim

"Mexican Café is an absolute favourite of mine, their happy hour prices are unbeatable and the food is tried and true but always good. Best nachos in..."

Rebecca Davies

"Been here a few times over the years... Hidden Mexican gem.... Good food... Good prices.... Great atmosphere ... A must to try if you like Mexican as..."

Donna&Shane

"You feel you in cancun or Cozumel when you enter The ambience makes you feel welcomed, good Mexican musicWe started with a pitcher of..."

Globalfoodlover

"Amazing atmosphere and lovely food! Thanks for the yum cocktails ! :) me and my partner ate the fajitas with prawns and the Plato Grande. Was so good..."

Kannazawa

"Love this place!! I tend to get the same thing each time.. Chicken and bacon chimichanga! The cocktails are also amazing - they have great specials..."

Holly D-T

"I love the Mexican Cafe! it is in an almost hidden spot on Victoria street up so many flights of stairs and if i weren't taken here for the $10 lunch..."

Sophie Ly

"Very nice environment! Their decorations and copious amounts of alcohol really set the mood! Went there for their $10 lunch and ordered the..."

Deliciousness

"the taco salad was alright but felt a bit sick afterwards though the chicken taco salad was good the service was alright and the free nachos and..."

Rose

"You would probably miss this place if you weren't paying much attention. Actually, you'd probably miss this rad cafe even if you were. Tucked away,..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Have not been here for years and years. Hasn't changed at all. Still the fun place that I remember.Great meals really tastie, service was..."

Tracy F

"The $10 lunches here are awesome and they also have specials if you go for an early dinner. They have the best margaritas!! Nachos, fajitas,..."

Misty

"Such a fun place with alot of history. The ambience is so lively, pits you in a good mood! The perfect definition of good food and goos vibes!! What..."

Shelly

"As a Christchurch local, the loss of the Mexican Cafe in the earthquake was indeed tragic. Having my favourite chicken nachos for lunch up in..."

Duckman

"Nachos Nachos Nachos..I love their devil Nachos perfect for winter lunch and dinner! On weekend night they get quite busy and they have..."

FoodLoco

"Great place for a casual bite. I love the mexican vibe everytime I got from this place. Chicken chimichanga- You always gave me a reason to visit..."

Nickgill88

"A typical Mexican bar restaurant where the night is filled with customer and live performance (mostly music but occasionally Selsa dance groups). The..."

Zoe Huang

"I finally had the courage to try a different cuisine and randomly went for lunch to this cafe. I ordered the veg quesadillas. It was a decent portion..."

Purnima Sudha

"Great place for a cheap, no fuss Mexican meal. It's not the most authentic or anything fancy at all, in fact it's probably a step up from a Mexican..."

Ryan

"I'm a mad Mexican fan and luckily every single Mexican place that I've been to has been 10/10 and the Mexican Cafe is not exception! I would..."

Annie Ren

"Came here for my hens night and we had the BEST time. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing staff. Amazing food. And ERMAHGERD amazing alcohol. Will always..."

Maria Foy

"An extremely compelling Mexican place to dine at. The ambience is outstanding. The staff is friendly and courteous. The food is overall great. Will..."

#1

"I always have a good time here maybe it was the drink HahhaI had the martini glass of passion fruit blendedness not so nice as it was..."

Michelle Huynh

"Love this cute place especially in summer!We were greeted by lovely staff and was well looked after.Meals were fast and efficient.I..."

LASARA

"Awesome cafe, gives you the feel you are really sitting in mexico. Amazing food, tacos, nachos, streaks and my friends couldn't get over the..."

I'm Hungry

"Staff: Always welcoming and friendly, sometimes they even remember my order after being away a couple of months!Food: Have dined here..."

Michael Ellmers Smith

"The main meals are large in quantity (I can never finish them)!! However, I would really say there's anything that really stands out from other..."

Where.iate

"I like the complimentary nachos. Went here with a few friends after work and it was pretty good. Ordered the seafood chowder. It was a huge portion..."

Tan.ned

"Great experience every time! Had the taco salad while the rest of the group ordered a combination of burritos and nachos. Extremely filling and..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"The vibe in this bustling restaurant is what keeps bringing me back. Great Mexican decor gives the place a real party atmosphere. Go during happy..."

Sean Ford

"I have been to many different mexican restaurants, as it is my favourite cuisine do thought I would try out mexican cafe. Happy Hour is a great idea..."

Justine Doody

"Mexican Cafe's burritos are amazing. A few friends and I regularly go here when we crave burritos! The best burritos we have tired. Staff are..."

Preeti Kaur

"I absolutely loved this place! Such an amazing atmosphere and incredible little space utilised really well, best time was happy hour between 5-7pm...."

Jess Edwards

"It's nice to find a Mexican place that actually offers good tasting Mexican food. Going in I was hesitant because my last few Mexican restaurant..."

Lily Green

"What's not to like? It's Mexican!Good food. Good vibem l. Good service - even in peak times. Love the $10 lunch menu. Burritos are superb. Love..."

Cesare Lang

"Had a good lunch with mates at Mexican cafe and not once they failed. Cheap, affordable lunch deals, nice food and awesome casual atmosphere - is not..."

Anna Smith

"First time here. Came with a bunch of my colleagues. Great atmosphere. Got a complimentary serving of nachos and salsa dip as we were seated...."

Queena

"Good food. Used to have amazing alcoholic beverages but I find quality is lacking these days (maybe too watered down?). Also the happy hour food..."

Jamie

"Great Mexican food, authentic and well priced. Great atmosphere and were accommodating to us with a young child. Will be going back for sure...."

Mark

"Went here for lunch and my first impression when i entered was it's so authentic, atmosphere was great, i honestly felt like i was in a barrio in..."

Shirlzwhirlz

"I can't remember what we ordered exactly but it was bloody good and well worth the price. wasn't dear at all good atmosphere friendly service only..."

Kunal Kumar

"Can't beat free chips and salsa, although the chips were pretty bad. The burrito was pretty small as well, but good! A little expensive for their..."

Chelsea

"It is always the best option when you are meeting with in the city and want a delicious but yet cheap lunch. The $10 lunch plates are not to be..."

Daiana Cordoba

"Old reliable, always delicious authentic food and an upbeat, festive vibe. The margarita jugs are a must-have, particularly during happy hour when..."

Paige Eriwata

"I have been there first time on day before yesterday. There I experienced Very good food, very good environment, and very good staff. Nachos is so..."

Gurpreet Singh

"Never, ever fail to disappoint me with their delicious Mexican goodness. I love going for Happy Hour - and my favourite dish is definitely the..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"Loved it, we've always walked past and dismissed it as a cheap rowdy bar. Decided to give it a chance and might be a new local..."

Victoria

"A must try for Mexican fanatics. IT was frankly the best Mexican place in the whole of New Zealand on our vacation there. A must try, highly..."

Siddharth Vora

"Great location. Service was very attentive. Ordered chicken enchiladas, vegetarian enchiladas and beef fajitas. All dishes were good. Not exceptional..."

Aucklandeats

"My partner and I visit Mexican Cafe in Auckland's CBD quite regularly as it is definitely one of our favourite restaurants. Their cheap $10 lunch and..."

Matt Worboys

"A perennial favourite, having been here now for 31 years! Has awesome character filled interior, and great upstairs deck. The lunch menu is superb,..."

Frank

"Hello Mexian Cafe :)We'd like to share our deepest gratitude for hosting our wedding reception this year at your restaurant here in the..."

Amy E. Matarese

"Mexican Cafe is a quaint, cheerfully decorated and popular restaurant located near the Sky Tower, and it's not hard to predict why it's been such a..."

MissEstherZ

"service 4/5environment 4/5food 3/5cost performance 4/5drink 4/5My favorites: soft shell taco ( prawn), ceviche, fruit margarita, sangriaRecommend:..."

Mira

"All these years, quality never drop! A little taste of Mexico. If you're craving for a good drink and good Mexican food, this place certainly won't..."

Cupy Dee

"I really enjoy going to the Mexican Cafe for dinner. It has a neat vibe. The food is delicious and the prices totally reasonable. Staff are always..."

Will

"One of my favourite restaurants, food is great, service is always good. The lunch menu is particularly good..."

Zac Rathbone

"Great food, absolutely amazing service and drinks that packed a punch while still tasting amazing. Good on ya..."

Dan

"Only been here once. It was very good the service was very good. But I think other people might not think the service is adequate because it's so..."

Neila

"WOW this place was YUM YUM YUMMY! Thank god we found you little beauty. Fresh, tasty, authentic. Great start to a huge drive home. Would give 5 star,..."

Tyler Ritchie

"Because some of the reviews not sounding very good about this place we nearly did not go .. . We saw someone had mentioned a Happy Hour 5-7pm and..."

Angela

"Lovely ServiceLovely Food ~ tabasco sauce.. T.D.FoR!Lovely Lunch Specials Daily at $10 p/pGreat Seafood Chowder very..."

Thai Qn

"Went there on Fri 1st of June for dinner with 7 others. Ordered drinks which were very good and with complementary baskets on the table to help..."

Jemimah

"Some of the poor reviews here surprised me, we eat here regularly at lunch. Staff are friendly and know our orders off by heart, amazing margaritas..."

Jessica

"Great atmosphere, attentive staff, reasonably priced and yummy food. Need I say..."

Adeline

"I read a good review for this place in my university's student magazine (Craccum of UoA), and I was looking for a cosy restaurant with a good..."

Rinka L

"A great atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. Would be back again especially for the mojitos and flauta..."

Nicky Davis

"Regular place we love to dine - great food, great prices, great cocktails, great..."

April

"I went in for lunch today and ummmmmmmmm yum yum yum. An absolute experience to remember. Whats more the staff were friendly, polite, very funny and..."

Fiona Best

"Went to this cute little place this arvo and loved it!! the guy who took our order was very polite and relaxed.i will be going back and..."

Melissa Clapp

"Great food, fantastic margaritas, friendly, happy service and awesome ambiance - really could you ask for more?ooh and happy hour every..."

Emily Gerson

"We had a meal here and thought it was awesome! A great atmosphere, seemed very authentic. We ordered drinks and had a complimentary snack. Meals came..."

Anthony Eyles

"Great food. Long waiting..."

Karuna Govind

"Just as a response to the previous reviews about service:The Mexican Cafe is a busy restaurant and on most nights has a waitlist - often up..."

Leane

"We went to Mexican Cafe for a quick drink before dinner elsewhere and I have to say that I was impressed. It was warm and inviting with a..."

Samantha Lines

"Went to Mexican cafe for a work lunch, I had the chicken fajita which was really reasonably priced for the amount you get, my workmates had nacho's..."

Lisa V

"Really cool place! Good food and a reasonable price, will be going back! Recommend the chimichangas chicken & bacon..."

Tessa Hall

"I'd heard of Mexican cafe well before I moved to Auckland through the joy of Social Media. When my ex-colleagues came up to Auckland to work for a..."

Amanda @ Move Love Eat

"Hello people!!! Are you planning to visit Latin America to taste authentic Mexican food while experiencing the Mexican lifestyle, you have an option..."

Kshitij Garg

"I had Mexican cafe tonight for dinner for the umpteenth time. As always the atmosphere was great, music was pumping, people were drinking. Was great...."

Dog Eats World

"We had a good experience at the Mexican Cafe in Auckland CBD! We arrived without a reservation on a bustling Saturday evening and were seated..."

Marcel Tornow

"Great lunch here today. Food was really flavourful, kids meals were great. Very vibrant and bright..."

Key Man

"Mexican Cafe is my go to when I visit Auckland. I've been a dozen times over the last 3 years and it's always good. I took my brothers and my dad for..."

Nathan Culevski

"Delicious food, especially the cheese dip. Large amount of vegetarian dishes. The drinks were also good, not many beer options but a few different..."

Ashleigh Pearson

"We found this place on the first night we landed in Auckland from Australia. Place looked amazing, fully decorated just like in Mexico, with a full..."

Muthumal Perera

"Came for the happy hour specials and was very pleased. I got the margarita and taco and my partner got the beer and nachos. Margarita was very..."

Annette Wolfgram

"Food was delicious, we ordered a chicken Chimichunga with spicy cheese sauce to share between two women; with a nice kick of heat at the end of each..."

Wiki Hirini

"We stumbled upon this great restaurant and were extremely impressed with every aspect. The atmosphere, the service, were tops and the food was..."

HM S

"Great little Mexican restraunt slightly hidden away. The food was delicious and came very fast!! Highly recommend! Great sangria, the service could..."

Sarah K

"Love this cafe. So used to Taco Bill set menu it was nice to see chimichanga and different other choices. We got a table on the balcony no worries..."

Jayne Rout

"Happy hour was great! The atmosphere was incredible. When you walk in you feel like you’ve been transported to a different country. Margarita jugs..."

Katie McAlpine

"Great place, it’s awesome that it’s open until late and the waitress was lovely. Beautiful atmosphere and very tasty..."

Tamara Rienzi

"Mexican cafe is an iconic Auckland restaurant and really famous one as well. It totally lives up to its reputation. The food is great. And the staff..."

sheeba lamba

"Really enjoyed a wonderful evening here with a great atmosphere. The food was very taste and good sizes. Prices were average. I would highly..."

Tanz L

"Had an enjoyable experience in this restaurant. It is located on the second floor so take the narrow staircase up. The place is brightly decorated..."

Isabelle Tran

Elliott Stables

80/100 (4213 ratings)

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"Delightful eatery in a very unassuming venue. We ate from two different restaurants, ordered a seafood gumbo which was very tasty, fresh, plentiful..."

Ann Katz

"Kiwi Rozitiv is in touch! I really enjoyed the mango milkshake for $13. an employee brought it to the table. I see a wide range of prices from $9 to..."

Maria Zhuk

"Elliott Stables is a must-visit place in Auckland. My husband and I visited Elliott Stables twice during our Auckland trip. The first time we had..."

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"Our go to place in Auckland city. Gorgeous atmosphere and great food. The Italian restaurant as you walk in, has fantastic food at a very reasonable..."

Catharina Strydom

"This has been a favorite for lunches for many years. Choose from the interesting variety of food options and eat at a food court like no other - made..."

Annaliese

"So so food. Too many places to choose from and would probably not have Southern Fried chicken again but it was edible. Looked dry but was actually..."

Young Leo's Helensville

"It has changed a bit in the last couple of years, in a good way with a couple of new places. There are still a few places that are empty so looking..."

Shashank Kurma

"Second time visiting Elliott Stables and loved it again! Beef tacos were my faveee from Hop In Latino. Dumplings from Bao Baby Bao we're yummy and..."

Montana Lee Ratana

"A group of us grabbed a feed from Bonz Cajun Kitchen, Smash Bros & Hop In Latino. All good food. Experience of different cuisines makes this a cool..."

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"We ate lunch here as a family (parents and two primary aged kids) and it was so yum and well priced and food for everyone. Our daughter had a $14..."

Jenn Gilbert

"Brilliant alternative food court in Auckland city - grungy decor with neon lights and dark stone. Cocktails & Cajun, pizza & pints… burgers & bao!..."

Syd Eats

"The lunch special steak and fries deal tastes so good and good value! The sauce in pan fried tarakihi is so yummy 😋. First time trying the French..."

WT

"This place is loaded with variety of restaurants for variety of taste palettes. It's always crowded and this place has a pleasant surrounding. It's a..."

Taz Karim

"This was a great establishment. There were several restaurants with seating in the middle. So if you have a party of 1 or party of 10, everyone can..."

Melinda Mata

"So much variety. This place is always busy yet always fun. There are so many options to choose from. So many different cuisines to choose from. All..."

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"A beautiful place which serves up food from most nations.Ambiance for this season is a delight to experience.Top Class Level Of Service.Highly..."

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Orbit 360° Dining

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"The view from here was amazing and the fact that you can just sit at your table and view the whole 360° while having delicious food is great! The..."

Foodaficionado

"You can enjoy fine dining with fantastic panoramic view. I ordered steak, it was tender that it almost melted in my mouth. Staff members were also..."

Kara Lee

"The view is indomitable, romantic atmosphereTasty food and friendly..."

Rex Chen

"I completely love the food that is served there, the plate is hot when it comes out of the kitchen. But I do hate that service is very slow, I had to..."

Kyle Jin

"Great view and place to dine. Loved the dessert. Good staff. Great Ambience . Fish Snapper must..."

Divya Jyoti Saldanha

"Went here with my partner for our anniversary. It was our first time going and we both loved it! The view was obviously incredible and the steak was..."

Sara Khandan

"Brought my family there last week and they really enjoyed the food and the view. Had dinner at 6ish so it was still quite bright and couldn’t see..."

The Poor Foodie

"I love how it rotates definitely the highlight especially if you’re up that high it’s lovely to see the whole surroundings from uptop not only is..."

Lsanalio

"I had a lovely dinner with several friends here on a friday night. Food was near faultless. I had the squid, lightly battered and so soft. For main I..."

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"Food was delicious we had a big group that evening different meals and all enjoyed, steak was cooked..."

Kjjkagugu

"Was taken here for my birthday. The view of the city is spectacular from here. The restaurant looks very clean & fancy however that’s where it all..."

Evaline Shandil

"Absolutely delicious, very good there, it was a little bit loud there. But the food like almost drowned the noise a bit. Nothing to say, completely..."

Eun Kim

"It’s absolutely fantastic! Big improvement from half a decade ago!Great ambience, and most spectacular view. The food is very cheap at..."

Tony Ma

"I ordered the eye fillet steak garnished with creamy spinach with truffle. The chef cooked the steak spot on medium rare. The marination was just..."

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"Taste # 5Quantity # 4Price # 4Service # 5Ambiance # 5Anniversary, I had nice and beautiful anniversary dinner with..."

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"Had a family members birthday lunch here and wasn’t too “ wowed “ by anything here but the view really. When we got here we wandered around for..."

Yana Petrenko

"Great food and great service. I do wish the portions could be bigger but hey it is fine dining - so you get what you get, which is probably the only..."

FoodieBeast

"Had the 3 course meal. I thought the bread was too over priced. Should have been complementary. Food was very delicious and wine selection is vast...."

Louisa Ferry Dayot

"I’ve been here twice already. You need to book ahead to avoid headache. That time i was able to get their 79NZ$/pax promo, & i was happy. The food..."

Samodalteovir

"Absolutely AMAZING! Came here for dinner to celebrate my boyfriends birthday and we had the most phenomenal experience. The food was extremely..."

Healthy.as

"Really lovely evening at Orbit. The view of course was wonderful but the food was also really delicious. A three course meal for $80, I had a sublime..."

Alice Lindsay

"Came here to celebrate my partners 30th Birthday. Arrived half an hour early and was welcomed by the entry staff, and directed to the observation..."

Chris Gorringe

"Great service! $80 3 course meals on a Thursday night isn’t too bad. Started with the fried squid which was nice, for mains I had the eye fillet..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Love love the food there! The view was amazing and the staff were so friendly. My boyfriend took me there for my birthday and it surely made the..."

Sital Kumar

"The most stunning views in Auckland! Totally worth going for the experience.But as always- food is the most crucial part- and I was a bit..."

Shreeya Jayaraman

"If you come here for view. That's fine. If you want nice food, theb you might be disappoint. Food is average, i rather go sugar club. But their..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Lovely experience for a good birthday date, wished we had the window view as you cant ask or request for same. The food was good no..."

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"We came here for New Years dinner celebration with family. Reservation at Orbit 360 allows you access to the main observation deck and a unique..."

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"Unique in the sense that it's New Zealand's only rotating restaurant. Stunning views of the city 52 floors above ground, a very romantic dinner for..."

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"Amazing view and prompt service. Fine dine experience at its best. Complementary visit to the sky deck also adds to the experience. Food is a bit..."

Dipesh

"We went to Orbit 360 Dining during July 2018 and despite giving a few (or a few more than a few) five stars out, this is the only restaurant I would..."

Ati

"Dined here on hubs birthday evening. Orbit 360 is truly an experience, worth having ones. Friendly staff and great food. Rotating ground and romantic..."

Annette S Chirayil

"Food is AMAZING. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, Picture doesn't do any justice (could wait to start eating!) would come back for sure..."

Chelsea

"The scallop and vension taste pretty good. The only thing I don’t like is the fish :(( i always order the scallops and vension. 😊 also the view..."

Georgina Wang

"My friends and I have booked here for a farewell party. The setting was beautiful and luxurious, overlooking Auckland City and the Bridge. Food was..."

Alexis D.

"Wonderful views with delicious food! The service was perfect and the price is affordable. Must go place at Auckland! Such a good experience. High..."

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"Came here for my birthday the other month - the food was incredible. The meat was extremely tender and the flavour was astounding. Have been here..."

Sarah Grey

"The views here are obviously outstanding; however the vegan gnocchi main leaves something to be desired. However I’m really happy that they were..."

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"Visited Orbit for dinner date with my hubby on occasion of my birthday and was worth visiting.We had Seared highland venison served with baby..."

Purnima C Nair

"First time dining at orbit 360. Spectacular views especially at night with friendly staff. Good ambience. Servings may look small, but food is..."

Maesian

"Came in for a prebirthday celebration with my friend today for lunch. Atmosphere was amazing. The floor was orbiting and view was incredible. Dining..."

Rosanne Choy

"Great food, great service, good selection of wine. Seemed like the head waitress/manager wasnt keen on being at work that night but otherwise overall..."

Fai Fairoa

"Amazingly friendly staff, the service was great and absolutely incredible food. Food came out fast each course and was beautifully presented...."

Alex Kay

"Wonderful unique restaurant with its rotating 360 degree floor. Amazing views! And So was the food. Especially loved the fresh tuna tartare entree...."

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"Had a great lunch today at Orbit, haven’t been here for awhile and I have chosen the right day to come as the weather was perfect. Great views..."

Brandon Li

"I have been to this restaurant twice, and I have to say the views are amazing! The food, not so good.. Its well presented, tastes great. But the..."

Angelique Henry

"I was a bit skeptical about trying the food here because from experience, view restaurants tend to not have great food and are all about the..."

Wapatino

"Went here for my birthday dinner. We had the three-course dinner for $80+ and I must say it is definitely worth the money. Service was very friendly..."

Yashie L

"Good place for food and celebration.Wonderful food with a stunning view in a sunny weekend. Service is good and the food is yummy. Have a great..."

WoodyPenny

"Absolutely delicious food! Lovely service, and amazing views dessert took a wee while to arrive as it was very busy! But they were very apologetic..."

Marly Keet

"Went for lunch, all three courses were delicious and well presented! And of course the views were great. Portions are not huge so best to have more..."

Alicia

"Was great high tea with awesome view :) not crowded so could take a good rest in there. if there is a latte art on my coffee, would be more great!..."

Alice In New Zealand

"What an amazing experience! Form the entreés to the desserts, everything was top shelf.And I reckon there's nothing to say about the..."

João Plácido

"Food was good quality - portion sizes slightly bigger than what you would usually expect from a fine dining restaurant. We complained about the dark..."

Mona Pamplona

"Came here for my birthday a while back - service is super nice and the view is amazing!! We had a three course special for $70. The food was pretty..."

Angela

"Amazing view, service was okay, food tasted average, we had lunch here, the experience worth the price we paid. Highly recommended if you have a..."

Flay Loo

"We had our lunch there to celebrate birthday. Though the occasion was mentioned on the booking form as requested, no special treat received (then why..."

Grace

"Have been here a lot food is alright above average but wouldn't give it a premium rating apart from the vanilla parfait with lychee sorbet they had a..."

Chris L

"We had high tea at Orbit over Easter for a nice family get together enjoying a selection of savoury and sweet treats. The savoury bites included mini..."

Annie Ren

"Had Cambridge Duck Breast and Manawatu Eye Fillet.Pros: Really nice rotating views of Auckland, really good food, mostly very attentive..."

David Wright

"We had dinner here and the views were just spectacular...lucky it did not rain that night. The food was good and the service was great as well...."

Marie Bacero

"a great dining experience! such a great view overlooking the city. enjoyed the mealls a lot; mushroom and spinach gnocchi with added chicken breast..."

Becstasy

"The Orbit is a beautiful place and something for everyone to experience, especially with the view. I came here for my birthday and so we were..."

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"Um... it’s a not brainer for anyone visiting sky tower that you would come up for a meal to Orbit 360 as part of that visit. The very fact that it..."

Espy Eats

"If you want to enjoy a great view of Auckland, then I suggest you pick a sunny day with little or no cloud and get there just before sunset. The..."

Eric Anderson

"Lunch on a Sunday in November and the views spectacular. I enjoyed the atmosphere, place had a calming ambience about it. Seated promptly..."

ChoMpR

"Came here for dinner, got the three course meal. We had the scallops and pork belly for our entrées and lamb for our mains. Our desserts were black..."

Desiree

"Food is alright, view is stunning but the highlight were the cocktails so DELICIOUS that the food does not not matter lol Staff are great and..."

Johan Kauhega Milika Taumalolo

"Orbit restaurant is definitely worth going for the view and atmosphere. It is unique experience and when you are lucky enough, you may sit next to..."

Jamelika 22

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"Well worth it! Definitely will come back! Lovely food & great, friendly service! We had a bread starter & fish of the day (Snapper) & Chicken Breast..."

Michael Smith

"The view and the food were great. Definitely worth it. Went here with my family to show them around the Sky Tower and have an experience of the..."

Marggie Pascua

"Came here for my partner birthday celebration. Upon reaching, we were greeted by the friendly host and assigned a waitress whom never fail to deliver..."

Adventure Foodie

"This is a great place to have Dinner and see the views of Auckland harbour and city, Family friendly , Price is reasonable for the location..."

Jasmine

"Came here for dessert. If you don't want to pay $30 just to go up sky tower, book here for dessert and get up the top for the equivalent of the..."

Jamez Hill III

"Came here for the high tea and Sky Tower package and it's well worth it if you're showing someone the sky tower for the first time.Ambience..."

Jeffie

"360 ORBIT DINNINGTHE FOODOLOGIST RATING:-Food:- 4.9/5 (Well Presented, Fresh Ingredients, Well Cooked ,Limited Menu Even Though..."

Saahil Cherieth

"Cannot ask for more. For me everything was sooo good. Today was my second time to have lunch there, every meal is yum and the service always..."

Veronica Dharma

"Dining at Orbit 360 is a MUST!!The staff are lovely and the waitresses are very pleasant easy to build rapport with and greeting you with..."

Emma Tippins Fanueli

"What a view! Kind of expected but still breathtaking. The food lives up to expectation as well, and surprisingly not overpriced at all. Had the tiger..."

Chris

"Came here for high tea a while ago. You're really coming for the view and the spot, but as expected the food was very tasty. The savouries..."

AucklandEater

"Incredible views of the city. Perfect for any tourist looking for a great snap! We went for the brunch menu as we were on a budget but..."

Dessertislife

"It doesn't really matter the food to be honest! People go there to rock it off their list of things to do in Auckland and for the view which I think..."

Rena Holstein

"We decided to have lunch at Orbit on saturday afternoon and opted for the express menu ($55per person) and you can choose whether you want an..."

Blackpearl

"Had a really great experience for the first time at Orbit recently in Auckland. We had the three course meal for $75 per person and thought it was..."

Sharon Harvey

"Dinner at Orbit.Hand fed chicken. Well cooked. Croquettes nice touch and the broccoli El denteordered a side of roast potatoes.small..."

Mike G.

"I had friends over from Australia who suggested we visited Orbit 360° for dinner in a Friday night. We had not planned ahead so was pleasantly..."

Mark Richards

"75$ per person for dinner, including 3 courses l. View was amazing, and the service was very good. 2 my friends and I came late 20 minutes after our..."

Fahmi Muhammad

"Came here for my birthday with my wife. Got greeted by friendly staff. The atmosphere is great ofcourse, giving a complete 360°view of the cbd. Food..."

Nabeel Deen

"Awesome meal. The views are fantastic and the food, wine and service definitely equal this once you are seated at the table. The reception..."

Sandi

"Went here and did enjoy it. Got the set menu organised with nice options to choose from. The resto is revolving overlook Auckland. Nice experience..."

Edi NT

"Come all the way to New Zealand and not dine at the Sky City? Another tick in the bucket list, dinner at Orbit 360°, it was a Sky touching..."

Colonel Jude Mayne

"The $75 three course option is really good value. I had the trio of duck entree which was nice with different flavours. Then the duck for a main..."

Cherie

"Every time I come here it's always been good been coming here since I was a kid with my parents. They also have set menus for a cheap price for lunch..."

Annie Wilson

"As u would expect , good food . Not the best of the flavours but the views and the whole experience makes up for it . Price is reasonable..."

Leo Dilshan

"Lovely place to dine, I mean who wouldn't want to sit up in the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere and a floor that rotates around while your..."

Kylie Graham

"I really enjoyed my experience here. The meals my friends and I ordered were delicious and cooked to perfection. The waiters had no issues locating..."

Miura Elikana

"What a fantastic experience...great food , great service and the 360 degree view was absolutely remarkable. One of our most memorable experiences in..."

Nick The Greek

"Have dined here many times, and service & food is consistently good. We tried a range of dishes & all were good. Stand outs were the pork & tuna..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"I came here for a work dinner with a group of 6. The service was excellent. This is a place you have to go for the view and atmosphere, it was..."

Shell

"Been here three timesGood food, but not impressive actuallyService 5.0 ratedIt seems like any city has a 360' dinning...."

Rachel Shen

"Service was super fast but not particularly friendly. Our waiter was better than the front desk crew who took our money stone faced and didn't..."

Cardyff Hill

"Delicious food plus a very good view from the top. A bit pricey but all worth it! You need to spend $40 each to get a reservation. Make sure to book..."

Lovelea Ho Suarez

"We were on a holiday in New Zealand and we happened to stay at the SkyCity hotel. We made our reservations much before probably while making our..."

Arjun Narayanan

"This is kind of a must do thing if you live or have something visiting from overseas and want to take them somewhere special for dinner. Being in the..."

Jessica

"Came here for a birthday. Got seated by the window. Restaurant slowly rotates giving you a 360 view of Auckland. Dining comes with a 30 minute..."

I_like_pickles

"The view from this restaurant certainly is the best you could get in auckland. The food is also quite good which is a pleasant surprise considering..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"What a cool experience - a rotating 360 degree restaurant at the top of Auckland's Sky tower; there really is no better place to eat. Really enjoyed..."

Caroline Barrett

"Amazing view and great food. Tried the $75 set menu and it was worth it. I had the pork belly for entrée and it was melt-in-your-mouth tender..."

R J Y

"Good views of night of Auckland , it is a good experience, food was average, may be starting to expectations for it was quite high, lead to a bit..."

Big Rabbit

"What a treat! Came here for my birthday and ordered the 3 course special for $75. For entree I had the ravioli lunch, which i highly, highly..."

Angela W

"Going to Orbit is definitely more of an experience than anything. We came here last Sunday for lunch and opted for the express menu which offer a..."

Rebecca

"I have a group of girlfriends from uni and we catch up every 3 months or so, usually over high tea. It's a great routine and we try different ones..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Tried their Auckland Restaurant month menu which offers 2 course for $ 40.000 only. Oyster and scallop was very fresh and tasty. Service was very..."

Michelle Hwang

"Great views of Auckland! Came here for my graduation dinner. Found the place very family friendly. Suitable for a big group including very small..."

R-Dee Roche

"What an absolute treat! This is the ultimate celebratory establishment. The view is absolutely everything, apart from the Sugar Club - there is no..."

Monique Porteous

"ORDERED the set menu at $75. I'm not adventurous when it comes to food and I'm easy to please, so my reviews are usually ok as I base my reviews on..."

YaMarnis

"Dined here with my family for a special occasion and we were very impressed. We each ended up ordering all three courses which turned out to be a..."

Emma W

"View is obviously amazing. Got the $55 main and dessert deal which I thought was reasonable considering you get a ticket up the skytower included in..."

AJ

"Got a booking on the sane day we went which was great! View was amazing on a clear night. We ordered the (entree) pork belly- as main and market fish..."

Tet

"This place is all about the view - it's a beautiful place to spend the evening.The food is good, wine list is good and very well priced, service..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"A meal here is always a night to remember. The food might only be rated "good" but the staff are friendly and the view is everything. Another..."

David Butcher

"Amazing experience. Went with my partner as a date and he sure enjoyed it, fine dining and good drinks. Quite pricey but worth it for a special..."

Kayla McMinn

"Been here twice both times were perfectI ordered seared Salmons for entrée, beef eye fillet for main and egg nog desert it was recommended by..."

Sadie Pereiha

"Celebrated Mother's day here today with my whole family. We had the mother's day set menu and ordered Scallops for entree which was really flavorful...."

Joanna Marie Francisco

"What a fantastic experience, breathtaking views and awesome set up. The food is amazing and delicious. A must see. This diner made our visit to New..."

Richard Coetzee

"Orbit is an iconic restaurant in Auckland. The food is pricey but it's definitely worth it to celebrate a special occasion or bring family members..."

Misty

"Our main reason to go here, as always, is the excellent 360° views of the city. We had a couple of overseas visitors with us this time and..."

Sonia

"Fine dining at it's best... The best one in Central Auckland... Revolving 360 degrees restaurant... Stunning view... Great food... The food was a bit..."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"Very impressed with our visit to 360. We had the expectation that the main attraction would be the view with food coming second. Unfortunately..."

Rowley242

"Went here for a birthday dinner on Monday night - we were seated straight away at a great table and were able to order soon after.The wait staff..."

Natasha

"A venue perfect for romantic dinner, this rotating restaurant offers u a 365 degree view of Auckland. Food was amazing, service were impeccable! We..."

Vicki Guo

"The steak was nice. I guess the prices reflect the setting you're in more than the Food itself. If you're keen to spoil yourself and have a reason to..."

Sheiar Al Osachi

"If you're looking for a stellar view with a pleasant dining experience then 360 is perfect. You get free entry to the observation and sky decks..."

Phee Nicks

"We went for my 40th in Sept 2015 and ordered for 3 course meals. My entrée was the seared tuna which was delicious as much as top notch..."

Vera Hermawan

"Dined at the Orbit with friends. The hosts were exceptional and the service in the restaurant was faultless. The food was very tasty and the creme..."

Ashlee

"We dined here on Wednesday lunchtime for my gran's 80th birthday. $49 for 2 courses is a great deal! We all chose to have an entree and a main rather..."

Miss Kiki

"Very good service and fresh food. Amazing plating skills and very caring and friendly staff. Fish was unique and saute prawns ..yum. Will go back..."

Mark Mclaren

"Lunch at Orbit for New Years Eve. What an experience: the food was equal to the 360 degree views of Auckland; service by Miss J was welcoming and..."

A

"Beautiful service, food and view!!! For an islander family, we were pretty skeptical when it came to our portioned sized meals but boy do they fill..."

Liaxo

"We came here for dinner with a group of 7.... Beautiful day so the view is spectacular as you would expect... Service was good and food came out..."

Donna&Shane

"We had a lovely time here. The service was great and the food was nice. The view was spectacular!!! It was a clear evening when we were there and to..."

Dee

"I came here in a group of 8 for a celebration. We used the 3 course dinner deal which I think offers fantastic value! I had pork belly for entree,..."

Tarina

"The absolute best dinner experience. The lamb, chicken and duck were juicy and delicious. Presentation was spot on as was the view. Would highly..."

Jasmine Sandhu

"I dined here on my birthday earlier this month and loved it!Our booking was made online a week in advance as we find that weekends are..."

Where.iate

"The view is beautiful , the foods pretty but tastewise I didnt enjoy the main or entree Desserts were very good though . The service is just above..."

Kaaaaaailah

"I came here for my 21st birthday. I thought the layout of the resturant was so great but because i get quite dizzy easily just looking at the floor..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"Dinner with a view! Excellent way to fit in the Sky tower viewing with a meal. Menu offered about 6 choices for mains. Service so fast that the meal..."

Emily Devine

"I’ve been up the Sky Tower a number of times before to see the amazing views of Auckland City. On Sunday, I didn’t go up to bungee jump off, I..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"I really wanted to include some Hotel high tea’s to get some good variety going, so the Stamford was our first hotel choice for a review. Upon..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"Meh alright. Parents wanted to see what the fuss was about. Booked and went up 30 minutes before. The whole $40 per person rule makes..."

Michelle Huynh

"Our restaurant reservation gave us access to two other observation levels which we thought was good value. We were warned of minimum spend..."

Thirdwill

"Food just fine here, but mostly people here for the view, right? Cleverdon oysters and tuna is on the special menu as restaurant month in Auckland...."

William Chiu

"I came here for the high tea on a Saturday afternoon, where I was blessed with a beautiful day in winter! They allow you to go up to th sky tower..."

Hungry Hippo

"Dining on the 52nd floor sure is something. Food was fine and all but you really are paying for the view aren't you. The eye fillet was a bit tough..."

Lisa

"I went to Orbit last night for dinner with a friend. The food was great. I had the lamb rack and it was perfectly cooked, served with a wonderful..."

Jordan Jennings

"We have been here once only. Although the price is quite on the extreme end the view and the experience is what you are actually paying for. The food..."

Gopala Lucken

"A while back, we came here to celebrate my 21st birthday. We thought this place would be perfectly appropriate for a sophisticated/special dinner and..."

Mat

"I rate 5 out of 5 for amazing view which is the only thing that will take me there again! I've been there for dinner. The food taste was average and..."

Hoori

"Went there on my birthday, me and my boyfie had pork belly as the entree.. rabbit leg confit as the main course for me and beef brisket for boyfie!..."

Angelina Stefani

"Vegetarian high teaOrbit Lamb burger swapped with pesto and capsicum sandwich and salmon swapped with a fruit salad and plain salad...."

Amy Hola

"I’ve been up the Sky Tower a number of times before to see the amazing views of Auckland City. On Sunday, I didn’t go up to bungee jump off, I..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"Service: 8/10Food: 6/10*Cleanliness: 7/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 7/10The food were really average for the price..."

Jack Trav.

"A really nice place for some classy high tea with the girls. Nice food with a 360 degrees of Auckland view was a great experience. We had a range of..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"The back story : Towering above Auckland city at 328m, the Skytower is hard to miss. An iconic building located in the city centre, this popular..."

A Culinary Affair

"If I could, I would rate this restaurant 5.5. It has great service and the best food. My lunch companion had the salmon and I had the steak. I tried..."

M.K.

"This is definitely one of the best view place in town! Located in level 52 of Sky City. The food overall are good but the proportion is a bit small...."

Julia Nguyen

" get good service here and i love its simplicity of menu.sucks how im afraid of heights tho thats probrably the reason why i hardly ever come..."

LASARA

"Food was served quickly which is rather pleasant. Food is well cooked but is what you would expect! The desserts are delicious. Try to request a..."

Elle

"The place is so amazing. Food is high class. The waiters were friendly. Everything was right for our first anniversary last 2012. Highly..."

Princess Norain Luzon-Marcial

"Dined here last night as part of a party of ten. Service was amazing, waiter was friendly and attentive, even picked up that there was a birthday at..."

Sarah S

"Orbit offers a great value for money High Tea from 2.30 to 4.30pm. Forty dollars includes a trip up to the 52nd floor and three tiers of delectable..."

EatsByZee

"It was my friend's birthday and we celebrated it at orbit 360 dining. There's no doubt that the environment was perfect. But frankly speaking, the..."

Shirley Yu

"I've been to Orbit twice and have throughly enjoyed both occasions. I would recommend going in the daytime if possible because of the stunning views...."

Lee V

"?Rocket your way to Orbit for a 360° experience.Being a student (again) means I have a whole new appreciation for the finer..."

Cheesyweesy

"We had the the lamb & it was to die for! Great service, very helpful & friendly, amazing food & the view obviously amazing. Love this place, well..."

Sarah Thomas

"The view was definitely the best part of the dining experience.. The service was fine but not amazing. The food was okay but not as good as I was..."

Kala Maria

"Such an amazing place dined here last night and had a great experience. The view is obviously one of a kind and we realised it takes an hour to..."

Brooke Prasad

"My husband and I are from the UK and visited here for our 5 year anniversary. The view was magical and the food faultless. The only reason this isn't..."

Cazza Holland

"This review is mainly for the view. Came here on my best friends birthday, but the food aint that great, but the atmosphere in the restaurant is just..."

Snedden Dcosta

"My husband took me to this lovely place and I loved it. It's almost like a scene out of a romantic movie...it's no wonder lots of people get engaged..."

Kershia

"This is a fine dining restaurant, however I don't feel I was charged for one. For such a beautiful restaurant with incredibly professional service, I..."

Paige Eriwata

"This place made us go wow. The view ... the meals ... it was worth the waiting time. I would have enjoyed my visit here but if it weren't for the..."

Miss Terry Foodie

"Chose Orbit for dinner on my one year wedding anniversary. Right from the beginning, the service was perfect, we didn't have to ask or check on..."

Benji Ryken

"Went here with a group of 13 people for dinner just before Xmas and I have to say that the table seating was quite tight and close to each other, in..."

Jackiieboii.wang.jw

"We went here the other night, and everyone enjoyed what they ordered,including the children with the children's menu, which includes 3 x courses...."

S B

"Accompanied with a great view, Orbit high tea is probably one of the best in Auckland. Their high tea even surpasses their menu offered for dinner...."

Rachel

"Love it! Its totally worth it! The lamb is really good and i love the polenta cake! The dessert is pretty good... Overall, one of my best dining..."

Michelle

"We enjoyed a 3 course meal the presentation was very nice the staff were very attentive however i was a little put off with the food i had salmon on..."

Genevieve Van Eden

"Best view in auckland no doubt!! Service was great, food was great but portion size so small so therefore ended up being quite expensive because I..."

Amber

"I had the four pepper calamari which was outstanding. Patric Turnock had the pesto gnocchi which was nicely flavoured. The gnocchi to me was a bit..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Amazing experience.. super fast service (alittle quick between meals) plus amazing views!.. otherwise alittle pricey..food wasnt amazing - below..."

Holly D-T

"Amazing eye fillet steak. You can't beat the view either. Nothing bad to say about the experience, it's just amazing. Wouldn't recommend if you get..."

Joshua Allan-Sloper

"Great food,professional service. Slightly expensive. The view is great whilst enjoying your meal. Overall, with the exception of the pricing the..."

Isaac Dewstow

"Had my birthday date in orbit. The view is awesome and breath taking. Food was nice. I ordered the fish with potato mash. Right amount, creamy taste...."

Perlie Hu

"I can't remember my main. My entree was a goats cheese pastry..pretty full on. The restaurant itself is worth the experience but id say your paying..."

Jazz Wilson

"Me & my partner went to Skycity Hotel for our 6 year anniversary & dinner at the Orbit come with the package that we got. We could either spend up to..."

Marina Harding

"I went to Orbit Revolving Restaurant last year for a family dinner (five of us in total). I was lucky enough to have won a voucher which basically..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"We went for high tea on Mother's Day. The food was delicious and beautifully presented but there was no choice about what you got. Obviously the view..."

Rozanne D

"Definitely a must with guests from overseas. Start at the Sky deck 220m over the ground with breathtaking views just before sunset. Then dine while..."

Peter Mathis

"It's my 3rd visit because it has the most spectacular view and great food with reasonable price! We had lunch there to see the view and it was great...."

Shannon

"We dined for brunch in a group of six over labour weekend. The weather was amazing and the views fantastic. The waiter was attentive and very..."

Helen Gyde

"The food was excellent and the atmosphere was great. My seafood dish was superb, yum yum...I highly recommend this restaurant and will be..."

Christian Chambers

"been here once before and i have to say this restaurant is nothing short of excellent because everything was just right, the food, the staff and the..."

Charlie

"The food are just above average, not that great for the price we paid, but the atmosphere is the best, we went there in the evening time, great view,..."

Yvonne Choo

"Spending a weekend afternoon having luncheon in a revolving restaurant high above the finest cosmopolitan vistas in the country, seemed not a bad..."

EarnesTaster

"Visited Auckland last week. Had dinner here. The view and service are superb. The price is a bit expensive for the food. Anyway it is a good..."

Kristin Lee

"Amazing three course meal 'great service and beautiful menu very reasonable price ' views were stunning highly..."

Pauline Kennedy

"Been here 4 or 5 times now for dinner, we keep returning for the views as it really is one in a million. Each time we come the food is always great..."

Tania Lee

"high tea up high - the 3 of us had too much good food on offer, and too many good views spinning around - we left on a high! a very happy..."

Mistler

"I went to orbit on Saturday 18th this month.I was impressed with the service, our waiter always had a smile on his face, greeted us quickly and..."

Mario Shellier

"I went to Orbit a couple of years back, and it was really impressive, the fact that you can eat, look at the scenery and it changes next time you..."

Curtis Chan

"I dined in orbit last night with a friend, the View was fantastic and others are right in saying that they no longer rely on just the view. The food..."

Jake

"A unique experience. The atmosphere and view are thrilling, the food was top-notch and our waiter was very helpful in matching our wine with our..."

Darian McChompski

"On reading some of the reviews left on here we were a little hesitant on going but glad we did! Sure shows how different peoples opinions can..."

Grant

"$40 lunchh set menu was great, service to match and veiws to die for!! what a great place to dine...."

Isaac Valach

"Myself and my partner dined here last night for our two year anniversary. We had the 4 course option as it was a special occasion. $79 p/person was..."

Jess Swingler

"We had brunch here on a Saturday and the service and views were excellent. I ordered the 3 course set menu, and to begin with was served with danish..."

L L

"I recently went to Orbit for their High Tea to celebrate my daughters birthday. The food was outstanding and we thought represented good value for..."

Diane Bicker

"Last Friday I went to Orbit with a group of 5 and the food was fantastic. I ordered the steak with hollandaise sauce and it was cooked perfectly for..."

Roz8

"I and 5 friends went to Orbit few months ago and everyone was impressed. The food and the atmosphere were fantastic. Their waiters and waitresses..."

Paul Nash

"Pricey, yes, but what else would you expect from the most prominent landmark in Auckland? Views, obviously insane! The food was incredible...."

Pauline Napole

"Lovely food, very helpful staff and a beautiful..."

Todd

"Very nice restaurant, great location and views, good service and good food. Not bad value for money all things..."

Ian

"Went last night as a suprise.And it was Fantastic.I had the rare beef carpacio and my partner had the eye fillet.Sides were..."

Sarah

"The first time I came to Orbit was for my daughters 13th birthday in 2003 - the staff were great and the chef was very accomodating with the kids..."

Anna

"Well this one is a crowd pleaser. From uncle bill who complains that there is never enough food on his plate, to those who just like something a bit..."

Timothy Maifeleni

"I'd also recommend going to the Orbit in the middle summer so you can have dinner during dusk and watch the city turn to night. It's just an awesome..."

Karuna Govind

"Have visited the orbit several times over the last 4 years and have always had good meals there. Basically if you are visiting this restaurant you..."

Nick Sambrook

"360 degree view of Auckland City while you eat. What more do you need as a tourist to the city?The meal is pricy but it is worth it. With a..."

Onkar

"Great experience, food was tasty and presented very beautifully. Price is in the high side, but the experience is unique and satisfying. Dinner time..."

Bo

"On my Birthday this year the BF surprised me with a dinner reservation up the top of the Sky Tower in the revolving restaurant. I'm not usually one..."

Amanda @ Move Love Eat

"Me and my friends decided to visit this revolving restaurant last week, as we had heard a lot about the awesome views it offers of the Auckland city...."

Kshitij Garg

"There is no doubt that this restaurant is the best in Auckland if you're looking for amazing views. However, although it has great view it lacks in..."

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Casablanca North West

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"It is a small shopping mall with Countdown on one and and Farmers on the other. They also incorporate the main road to promote some of the shops..."

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"Awesome Building. Good stores but need to expand and bring some more fashion brands. Great place to hang out with friends and family. The new..."

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"Great place to shop. Lots to see snd do, great cafe's, heaps of parking available and mall is very roomey. Has Costco Mitre 10 and all the stores you..."

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"Ample amount of stores. There are many school holiday activities, which are very fun. The stores are also quite good. The food court also has many..."

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"Really nice place lots of food types and shops and large Foodcourt area for eating, nice place for shopping if that's what you want to..."

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"You can get just about anything you need not only in the mall but the surrounding shops. Beds, furniture, craft, office and school supplies, Cafe,..."

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"A great collection of different shops with a lot go offer, we always find what we are looking for visiting this shopping centre. Plenty of parking..."

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"Clean & very tidy delicious varieties of foods, easy parking, easy access great layout of..."

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"Yeah, na, I fluffin love this mall. Few words to describe. It’s snazzy, classy, with trendy stores & brands. I was impressed by the..."

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"Fusion Vietnamese restaurant about 7 blocks from the cruise terminal for those coming off cruise ships which I was. The grilled Hanoi pork was the..."

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"Had the set menu, overall great place for an intimate work lunch, service was good and they allocated a dedicated wait staff for us, which was great...."

S Lau

"Great first dinner in auckland! It's a little hidden but not too hard to find. It's modern vietnamese food. We got a few starters and mains to share..."

Nicole Spoljar

"I really liked Gin&tonic🍸with green peppers 🥩I didn’t take a picture of the Eye fillet but that’s tasty. Octopus was tender and the sauce..."

Yuyu

"Great place to eat that was well priced for the quality of food. Around $100 per person with two drinka each. Food was over all outstanding with the..."

D1LEMA 0666

"Ventured to Cafe Hanoi for a special dinner date and opted for this month's $75 per head special course menu. The evening began on a high note with..."

Michael Kang

"Staffs were friendly and vibes were good too. The prawn was the best dish I guess. Compared to the high reputation, other foods were quite average...."

J Sung

"I have got to say I am a little bit disappointed as Cafe Hanoi has a very high reputation. Vibes are good, staff are friendly and restaurant was..."

Caidi JIANG

"Fancy Vietnamese food, great interior and service. Beef pho tasted very flavourful, doesn't seem to contain any MSG! Didn't get a photo of the..."

J M

"You must go to this place, everything is exceptional. Service is great, food is delicious. Loved the the shaking beef, the tiger prawns, the raw..."

Anna Pomeroy

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"Had the Degustation meal last night here with a friend which turned out to be a special Birthday Dinner. The staff professionalism in their attention..."

Shayne-Louise Johns

"Went there last night for my birthday and absolutely loved it!! The food was amazing and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. Highly..."

Chloe Kernot

"Took my husband for the 6 course tasting menu and decided to go with the 5 wine option recommended for the various courses. The waiter was extremely..."

Karen Purnell

"Blown away by the attenteness of the wait staff and as for their knowledge of the wines, just astounding! We had such an amazing evening, with..."

Diane Hingston

"5 plus this is great restaurant in all respects. Great staff and chefs.All very professional. The only down side is the water wasn't as cold as would..."

Peter Clark

"Amazing food and such good service. I ordered the pork belly as my.main and it was absolute Devine. Strongly recommend one tree grill as the ultimate..."

Megan Aitkenhead

"MAGNIFIQUE!!! From beggining to end.. service, staff, style, food & wine..absolutely devine!!.. thank you for a beautiful experience & wonderful..."

Simone Mamo

"The best, most informative, yet unobtrusive, table service I have ever experienced. Delicious food, beautifully presented, perfectly matched...."

Joanna van Sprang

"My wife and I celebrated our marriage at this amazing restaurant. The food was absolutely first class and the staff were excellent and very..."

Kathy Hutton

"Consistently great value for money, high quality ingredients, expertly put together along with professional service in a cosy and luxury..."

Claire Coakley

"Been dining here for years. Service is faultless, food delicious- wouldn't hesitate to recommend this..."

Melanie Gaynor

"Food and service were better than great. Had the rib eye on the bone and it was delicious..."

Anthony Menzies

"My partner and I had an incredible night dining here last night! The food was sensational and the service we received was second to none! The best..."

Leigh Burton

"Never let's you down, gorgeous food, great wine and fabulous staff. Wish I could go more often..."

Ruth Dale

"Sensational eye fillet - best restaurant steak I’ve had, and I’ve had a..."

Darren White

"We. Ate. A. Lot.Worth every cent.There wasn't anything I could fault with what I ate so I'll save you the reading and tell you:Food..."

Darren Big Belly

"Very impressed, wanting to go back already!Arrived this evening first table. Staff were professional and onto it. Courses arrived quickly..."

Tony Ma

"Have been here twice. The staff we're very friendly and entrees we're soooo yummy...."

Hongwei Tan

"More like a 4.5. Scallop entree was great, partner had mushroom pasta which was good and I had the pork belly main only downfall was the fat was..."

Connor Toner

"Went to One Three Grill with my girlfriend for a relaxed Saturday dinner and at the end of the experience there is no words to describe..."

João Plácido

"Quality food made with quality ingredients. Good Selection of wine and great service.Serves better steaks than top steakhouse in NYC...."

Sahitya Anand

"So god to have 5 star dining in the suburb. Everything was amaizng, the service was great and cool iPad menus with beer and wine matches. The food..."

Elise Litchfield

"Taste - 4.9/5Service - 5/5Ambience - 4.9/5I CAN FINALLY SAY I'VE BEEN TO One Tree Grill after all the rumours of how good this..."

Sharon The Foodie

"Some of the best dishes I have ever eaten. Already want to go back..."

Kristie Barber

"Have been a couple of times. This time by far was the best! Beautiful Atmosphere. Comfy chairs. Lovely service. And the food this time was a 10👌..."

Keriata Peters

"All the dishes are well presented and tasted nice, nothing new or exciting but a safe 8/10. Visiting here is like you know you’ll have a great..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"Highly recommended. Been here twice last year through first table deals. Absolute loved their food, wine selection and services. One of Top 10..."

Becky Kuang

"Had an amazing dinner last night - have been here a few times and it has always been top notch. Had the scallops and then the market fish - snapper...."

Gail Tasker

"Great menu, food and very good service. However it did take longer than expected for food to be served. Nice atmosphere in restaurant but a bit..."

Brent Mattock

"Sophisticated fine dining restaurant, resides on Manukau Road. The beautifully designed interior provides elegance and an intimacy and conversational..."

Lucy

"I love how this place occasionally does @grabone_nz vouchers for their degustation menu, which is great for a poor student like me who also wants to..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"One of the bests restaurants for fine dining. When we think of good food and best service, One Tree Grill is always in my mind. This is my fourth..."

Food Tripper

"If you are in epsom, you could stop by One tree Grill for dinner. Food and services are both really good here. Ambience also very warm and perfect..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Staff are really friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing. Definitely recommend ordering sides with your main, the roast potatoes are heaven on earth..."

Sydney

"From the underground cellar to the tablet menus, One Tree Grill set the scene! We had a fantastic evening, and enjoyed the modern yet relaxing..."

Chomnomnom

"A iconic restaurant. The food lives up to it's reputation too. The staff really knows their wine and have great customer service skills which you..."

Rob

"Most beautiful restaurant!! Service amazing and staff so friendly! The food is out of this world and well worth the $$$! We had the raw kingfish,..."

Beccs

"The most amazing experience at One Tree Grill a few months ago. Greeted with an inviting ambience from the moment you step inside to the warmth of..."

Laura

"Came here for my birthday dinner. This place blew me away on all aspects. The location is easy for parking, the service was top notch and even their..."

Jamez Hill III

"I always thinking about to try this restaurant and finally we made it. They food and service is very good here. And I like the way they use iPad for..."

Jewel

"Fine dining restaurant voted one of the top restaurants in auckland. Lovely ambience, excellent customer service and quality of food.They..."

Hungus Girl

"Came here for dinner with a friend and my god it did not disappoint. To start with, I ordered a virgin mojito which was decent, relatively light and..."

Emma

"Food is special, the ribeye steak was amazing with sides of roasted potatoes and beans more than enough for the two of us to share. Staff are..."

V C Blanco

"Tried the 6 course degustation menu. The kingfish and venison looked and tasted similar. It was a busy night for a Wednesday evening. Service was..."

3leos3

"i’ve heard so many good reviews about this place! and i knew why! food and service was great! can totally recommend this place! it was a bit pricy..."

Miko Cañada Lapasaran

"Best meal in ages. Great mix of textures and flavours and a superb wine list (with recs). Will definitely be going back. Great service. Thank..."

Richard Morris

"We have eaten here many times and as always the food was outstanding. The crispy duck melted in my mouth but wasn’t at all crispy. Although the..."

Pamela

"The food was amazing! The lamb was delicious and soft while the steak was probably the best steak ever, it pretty much melts in your mouth. The baked..."

Chary1235

"I loved loved loved this place! Everything I ate was 10/10. The gnocchi for entree and Hawkes bay lamb for main were absolutely amazing. Would highly..."

Anna K

"The lamb is cooked to perfection. Generous portion with a great mix of flavours.The ambience of the place is lovely, warm and cozy...."

Shell

"Service very attentive and the atmosphere is great with a fireplace. Food was great except the pork belly. Can give that one a miss. Other dishes are..."

I_like_pickles

"Amazing ambiance. Service was attentive and we were suggested wines to suite our taste buds.The entrees of scallops and lamb belly were..."

PK

"Went here on a whim on a Thursday evening. Staff were very accommodating and we were early so the place was empty. Overall, this place is what..."

Jasveen Kaur

"I have been here twice now, once just picking from the menu and getting the matching wine.. the other doing a 6 course degustation using a voucher..."

Alix King

"One of the best pork belly I have tasted in NZ. The flavor is quite good for people from eastern countries. Presentation is good and the source and..."

Haochenjob

"The food provided at this very fine restaurant is amazing. The overall experience is pleasant, partly due to the staffs and the ambience of the..."

Phuaphu8792

"Had the 6 course Degustation for my boyfriend and I’s anniversary and it was so good! We’ve come to One Tree Grill a few times already over the..."

Alex Ando

"Last time I came here was for a work function many years ago but the place is just as swanky as ever. Having a degustation menu we had to give it a..."

Jeffie

"From my experience restaurants with a "Grill" on its name have well served portions of average food, bu I had a memorable night here.Tried..."

Diogo Reck

"Food was aight, a lil overpriced for something my mum can make at home lolService was amazing, really sweet and attentiveAmbiance was super..."

Dana Faith

"We have visited here for a second time inside a few months and once again it did not disappoint. Food and service are excellent, staff are..."

Leanne Schou

"From the moment you walk in and greeted by the dimly lit bar and wonderful staff you know you're in for a treat. The degustation delivers on..."

Clive Barclay-Sellers

"Great food, excellent service. Although on the pricier side, worth it for the quality. Great staff, attentive without being intrusive. Only negative..."

Jasmine

"53% Chocolate- This desert is amazing! The right amount of chocolate, caramel and sorbet brings about exciting flavours for your taste. Would..."

Garima Talwar

"We really enjoyed the steaks in this restaurant. It is reasonable for the quality of the food and the staff is knowledgeable about what they..."

Chefaldini

"Ordered: Degustation MenuCelebration dinner with family, and was definitely the perfect choice for that. Service was..."

Jsun819

"We came here and had the degustation. I think it was eight courses. The restaurant is very trendy and modern. The menus are on iPads. The staff are..."

Aimee.

"Attentive service. Knowledgable staff. Friendly staff. Simple food cooked well without a lot of wankery. Great wine selection. Pricey but when food +..."

Dean Quate

"Lovely staff and atmosphere really enhanced what was a magnificent dining experience. Stunning scallops, succulent rib eye accompanied with exquisite..."

Anna

"We had a superb meal here on Friday night. The ambience so welcoming with a fire to sit by while we waited. The food was of a very high calibre and..."

Pat Cosford Celebrant

"Was every single last thing exactly how I would want it? No. That doesn't mean it wasn't amazing beyond belief though... no place that exists could..."

Sara Sergejew

"My partner & I have been here a few times. We love the service, the waitresses are lovely and make our experience better every time. The food is..."

Annie Wilson

"Have eaten here a couple times and each time the dinner has been great along with the service. Last time we were here we had the degustation with..."

Turei Smart

"Had an extraordinary experience here one night. Had a large work dinner here so we were in a private room. We order from an iPad instead of..."

Ezzz

"The best restaurant in Auckland, no joke food was incredible the scallops were to die for and the lamb belly was out of this world. Couldn't fault..."

Hayley Powell

"Came here last night to celebrate my birthday with my partner. One Tree Grill is such a beautiful place. It's modern but also professional. We were..."

SHIKA 🍇

"This was our second visit to One Tree Grill. My wife had raw Kingfish with cucumber, kimchi, etc. & I had venison tartare as entrées. For the..."

STRADS

"Second time coming here and this place is still amazing. Came here on a weeknight and the place was busy and had a great atmosphere. We ordered..."

Claudia

"Spur of the moment dinner choice by my partners parents. Is quite a fine dining place although we were able to dine in with casual clothes 👍..."

Samantha Young

"My partner took me to One Tree Grill for my birthday last night, every year she wows me with her restaurant choice and this year was no exception...."

Peter Mumby

"Lovely ambience. Waitstaff very attentive. Moët rose champagne, and 2006 Moss Wood Cabernet both delightful. Music and lighting moody but not..."

Peter White

"Beautiful food. The wait team were very attentive and ensure glasses were kept full. Four of us had 3 courses each and all were 10 out of 10. The..."

Trish

"Amazing! I came here as a birthday treat using a voucher for the 5 course degustation. From the moment we arrived the service was attentive but not..."

Chloé Manihera

"My girlfriend and I having 6 courses degustation at One Tree Grill for the first time. The meals flavor was well balanced, even its small portion but..."

Ryan Wong

"This is one of our favourite dining places- sitting perfectly between fine dinning and cosy night out. The food is always good and staff were..."

Christian

"Wow, this place definitely blew me away.Came here for the set valentines dinner menu which came with 1 entree, 1 main and 1 dessert for each of..."

Marcella

"We came here for our anniversary dinner, and it did not disappoint. Appetizer, entree, main to dessert, everything was perfection.As we..."

Corena

"It was a fine meal me and my wife had on my wife's birthday. The place felt a little more easy going & casual than i had expected but its not a bad..."

Daniel Kim

"Amazing food, and fantastic service! We shared 4 desserts in the end and the 53% salted chocolate was to die for! I would also come here just for the..."

Perthperspective

"Went here for a late Christmas celebration with the bf! We had a 6 course degustation voucher from grab one. What a great way to spend an evening! My..."

Lacey Thompson

"It's glad that we choose one tree grill to have our team Xmas lunch. Nice staff and really felt welcomed. It needs to order set menu if the order is..."

Flora

"Great Ambiance! Me and my partner had a good time, decent atmosphere. We had clear fish, Steak and it was nice. Staff could've been more polite. All..."

Neel Boppana

"This would have to be one of my favourites. Beautiful food, great service and good wine.Both the food and wine selection is great and I would put the..."

Lisa Borrie

"We arrived to a wonderful ambiance & atmosphere -& we actually able to talk ! The menu wasn't too long ! The meals were delicious & fantastic service..."

Suzie Duthie

"My favourite restaurant for a good evening dinner or for business lunch. Located near the One Tree hill a famous landmark in Auckland. You never get..."

Rajeev Dadhe

"NOTE: This review is from April 2015, but the menu doesn’t seem to have changedIt was our first time dining at this restaurant. It had..."

Gemma

"I went here for dinner, and I absolutely loved this fine dining experience! Amazing service, with high quality food and very professional, from..."

Aj Maglaqui

"This place is amazing! I like how its not amidst the busy hussle and bussle in town or ponsonby, instead tucked away in a more relaxed/quiet suburban..."

Charlene Weaver

"Very nice fine dining experience for my entire family. Took my younger siblings out for their birthday here - service and food was excellent. We got..."

Priscilla Khang

"I have been to One Tree Grill a dozen times and I have been a happy patron every single time. From the greeting at the door, to the friendly waiters,..."

Biohazard

"What a wee gem in the heart of Epsom. Never having even noticed the restaurant the million times we've driven past the traffic lights - finally..."

Adeline

"After reading all the great reviews I was intrigued to try out One Tree Grill. I finally dined here and I have to admit that I was left a little..."

Caroline Barrett

"Just simply look for a restaurant and decided to try this restaurant..surprisingly the food quality is extremely awesome and amaze..service is..."

Rachel Cullen

"It's been a while since we were last at One Tree Grill, and we enjoyed it just as much as the last time we came.They have certainly been..."

Rice & Kai

"Went here to celebrate the Bear's birthday. First off, it's quite an intimidating place but absolutely exciting place to dine! The interior is very..."

HappyTummiez

"This place was absolutely devine. I can't believe I've been living in the neighbourhood for over 15 years and haven't even gone to try this place...."

Iamcii

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: I don't get to dine out with my immediate family much, so it was a nice surprise when mum and dad decided we would go here to..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Only been here the once as its a special occasion kind of place but it was so worth the wait brilliant flavour combination wine list to die for had..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"One of the finest establishments in Auckland in my opinion - you do feel very special here, and the service makes you feel like it too. A tad tacky..."

Gentlepig

"We used a grab one voucher. $35 for 2-course A la carte lunch. It was really nice, worth it! The pictures tell you everything, is it possible to find..."

JJJiiiiAn

"We got just what we expected when we ate here tonight - excellent service and excellent food. Monday night, so easy to get a table but we..."

RH

"Make sure you block out your evening and take your time when visiting One Tree Grill. We came here for their degustation and thoroughly enjoyed every..."

Brian Chan

"OTG is lovely. Even though it's been in Greenwoods Corner for years it still manages an air of coolness and sophistication. The food is exquisitely..."

Vitale Eti

"Tried this place with a group of friends. This is one of few fine dining I have been. I had vegetarian 5/6 course dinner. It was..."

James

"I’ve passed One Tree Grill many many times on the way from and to the airport. As solid as a Meredith or French Café, it’s been standing for..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Amazing food and service, thoroughly enjoyed it. Good range of food which include the pork belly which was very tender, the Angus beef steak which..."

J

"One of the best places to go for fine dining for a special occasion .... The selection is wonderful that it's a must to try from each course... The..."

Donna&Shane

"I had dinner here a while ago with my husband! Was very impressed with the settings and the electronic tablet menu. The bar is a nice touch too and..."

Khoa Le

"Had lunch with a girlfriend and it was most enjoyable. Good consistent friendly service. As a long term One Tree Grill customer (nearly 15 years!) I..."

Jo Y

"My husband chose One Tree Grill to surprise me for date night and I have to say that I think it is one of Auckland's better kept secrets. Situated..."

Sweet Mama M

"So good. Service was amazing!! Food was amazing. Atmosphere was amazing. It was just amazing overall! A really good place for a date..."

Joanne Chiang

"OTG is a great business meeting venue as my offices are in Central south. Dinner is probably where they excel. Twice here for degustations. As as..."

BeeQueUU

"For my 100th review, I decided to go to One Tree Grill, a restaurant I have had my eye on for a long, long time. Needless to say I was very excited!..."

LucyGoosey

"Last week, I was invited by Zomato to One Tree Grill for a five course degustation dinner with wine matches. Now, I know that there are some people..."

Heartshrooms

"From the generous hospitatlity of One Tree Grill and Zomato, six Auckland foodie bloggers including myself enjoyed a phenomenal five course..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I was lucky enough to be a guest at a Zomato Meet Up at One Tree Grill earlier this week. All I can say is everything was amazing! The decor was..."

Jennifer Manalo

"I was honoured to be invited to a Zomato Foodie Meetup at One Tree Grill where I dined as a guest of One Tree Grill and Zomato. I arrived early for..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"A night with a sommelier from maison vauron, every pairing was on point and none of the dishes could be faulted, watermelon and mint creme brulee was..."

Benjamin Weeks

"Came here on my first date, quite an expensive fair, but well worth the money. Awesome creations and combinations by the chef, exquisite wine and a..."

Snedden Dcosta

"Amazing food! I am not usually one to go for steak in a restaurant but I got the Black Angus eye fillet with sweet corn, herb mash & black garlic,..."

Foodie Feels

"If you're looking for somewhere that epitomises quality local dining, this is the place. May be a bit pricey to become a regular, but sits in..."

Stu

"One Tree Grill provides excellent service and amazing food. Would not hesitate to visit again. Each dish was tasty and surprising but also has a..."

Rachel

"It Was a great experience in Epsom area staff delivered great customer service with high exceptional standards. well organised and established..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"Visited One Tree Grill last night. Overall the service was good and the food satisfactory without being spectacular. My lasting impression was that..."

Ken Morrison

"Yumm yumm! Went here for a birthday celebration upon someones suggestion. Service was awesome.. the glass floor - what a great idea! The private room..."

Holly D-T

"Good food and great..."

Kelly Wu

"This is a bit of a late review, went here with a group of eight, had a fantastic night, the food was brilliant , the iPad menu was a nice idea, the..."

Captain

"After enjoying a business lunch at the One Tree Grill some time ago we decided to give it a go for a Saturday night dinner. We were not disappointed...."

Dee Whitby

"We came here for our anniversary the other day and it was absolutely outstanding. We got the 6 course degustation deal voucher and it was great value..."

Briana

"This is a lovely quality restaurant with fantastic service and excellent food. The fact that their menus are brought to you on iPad Minis with..."

Adrian Jenkins

"Went for dinner with friends, the restaurant was busy on a Friday night but the service was very smooth. My starter was the tea smoked wild boar..."

Gus

"Went for a company dinner. Food was good, I ended up with fish scales on my plate, quite a few of them. My plate was taken away and they cooked a new..."

Missk Khan

"Went there for dinner and I must say I was thoroughly impressed. The waiter was attentive and knowledgeable, made sure we had everything we need. My..."

Hannah Gear

"We dined at One Tree Grill for the first time on Friday night. We had a voucher for the six-course degustation, and were thoroughly impressed with..."

Catherine D

"I really enjoyed our anniversary dinner at One Tree Grill.The place is very nice and the staff are 1st class. We ordered entrees and they..."

Nickmard Khoey

"Don't normally write reviews but our meal was good enough to warrant one! Arrived into a very nicely presented restaurant and welcomed by a friendly..."

Sharlene

"Excellent night at One Tree Grill, yet again. We dined last Saturday and have been once before, with both the food and service hard to fault...."

Rachel

"One Tree Grill is consistently good in both food and service. Love the glass floor over the cellar in the basement and the overall ambience of the..."

Shelly

"Great atmosphere, great service, awesome food. I went for the first time last night with my fiancé and tried the 4 course set menu. I would highly..."

Luke Paine

"We went to One Tree Grill on a voucher deal and had an excellent night! We had always wanted to go to One Tree Grill and the voucher was a great way..."

RaeRae Johnson

"Superb!!! Great food, great service, warm and inviting atmosphere. I had angus beef which was cooked perfectly, the recommended wine to accompany my..."

Amanda Campbell

"Smart restaurant, fantastic food, knowledgable and helpful service, comprehensive wine list. Chef even changed one item of our tasting plate to suit..."

Ngaire Crampton

"Sorry the food didn't taste much special. But glad to have a good service and I like the..."

Michelle

"Yum! Service was very good and food delicious, especially the bluff oysters. These were not on the menu but knowing the season had just started I had..."

Vicki Ginders

"Very nice, well set place with friendly staff. Service was good and meals came at the right time though it wasn't too busy so I can't speak for a..."

Monica

"Was taken for a business lunch. The food, service and atmosphere was so perfect we stayed till late afternoon. The hot rolls were just the trick to..."

Jennifer

"My girlfriend and I decided to have a splurge after watching so many great looking meals in my kitchen rules we decided it was time to see what an..."

Caleb Kennedy

"Went here for my Birthday last year and OTG is definitely memorable in a positive way. The steak I ordered was tender and juicy, the sauce was great..."

Hank Bao

"We went for a family celebration. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were struck by the ambiance, friendliness and close attention of..."

Geoff New

"Superb. It was exactly what we were looking for to celebrate our 5th anniversary together. We felt welcome, being only two. Despite several large..."

Karla

"Yummy!!! Service excellent, food well presented, very tasty and reasonably priced. Would definitely go..."

She N

"Love this place! I often take Clients to One Tree Grill for a business lunch on a week day. I went last week and the food and services was just..."

Johanna

"Went to the One Tree Grill for dinner with friends and visitors for the RWC. We had a lovely meal, brilliant food and exemplary service, but..."

Linda Kendall

"Food is fantastic, the restaurant itself is very nice and service is not bad.But price seems a bit too expensive compare to other..."

Richard Wong

"Have always loved this place and love the feeling of walking and looking down on the wine cellar!! Food was good except for the pork belly but the..."

Charissa

"Best meal I've ever had out. Everything about the food was spectacular, as was our bottle of wine from the extensive wine list. The staff were..."

Danielle

"Absolutley fantastic food and service! My partner and I first received complimentary bread rolls with butter and olive oil which was nice... I would..."

Roz8

"Recently had the pleasure of having lunch at this restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The only gripe I have is that the Squid and Chorizo..."

C Brown

"Food was fantastic, service was exemplary and the atmosphere, as always, was bustling without being intrusive. Knowledgeable, friendly staff and a..."

Darren

"Totally dependable good quality food and service. I use it for business meals and I've never been disappointed. I shan't lose any weight while the..."

Eric Harding

"One Tree Grill is one of our favorites for special occasions and we have been there a number of times over the years. Not once have we been..."

David Boshier

"A party of 4 we cruised pass and stopped in without a reservation on a Friday night and where warmly greeted, coats taken and promptly seated in a..."

Kevin Lepper

"Every time my partner and i drove past this restaurant we said, 'we must go there' we liked the look of it. When we did it was great, the service was..."

Nicole

"One Tree Grill has been a favourite of mine for more than 2 decades and I would consider that this is my top 3 restaurants of all time. One Tree..."

Tony Shih

"This restaurant is exceptional. Such an all-round wonderful experience. Our main waiter was terrific. We were in a side room (six of us), which..."

Libby Sumnz

"Our recent return to One Tree Grill in Auckland solidified our positive past experiences. The inviting ambiance, sophisticated decor, and attentive..."

Naren Mahant

"I had a very pleasant meal here with my family. The staffs were attentive and the food was fabulous. The lamb was tender and the cheesecake was..."

William W

"Best Restaurant in NZ! We had our wedding reception twice (family & friends separately) here at one tree grill because we could not think of any..."

L S

"The food is delicious and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly and the meals came quickly. While not a cheap night out, I'd highly..."

Alan Brash

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - you can tell a lot of thought and effort goes into the service and presentation. Food: We ordered the six course degustation. High..."

Joe Hull

"Fresh ingredients with sophisticated cooking technique that weaved all the right flavours together. I like how the right food energetic is put..."

Tzu-Ming Wang

"I was so lucky to have my birthday dinner at One Tree Grill. It would be the best choice ever! I couldn’t count how many times we said “Oh My..."

Vivi Wang

"Me and my colleagues had the pleasure of dining there last night. From the moment we walked in, we were treated as special guests, experienced..."

Karen Day

"The food was delicious - The best gnocchi I have eaten in New Zealand, followed by very tender venison and a rich chocolate dessert. The comfortable..."

Cheryl van Dijck

"The menu here is so appealing we had to choose the degustation menu to get a little taste of a lot, and we were not disappointed. The presentation..."

Rebecca Meffin

"Absolutely an amazing place. Was recommended to me as I was looking for something special to entertain clients. Amazing staff and service that made..."

Greg Carter

"Overall, the main course was amazing, easily making it into my top 3 favorite foods. However, the dessert didn't quite reach the same level of..."

Amir Paziraee

"Top notch dining experience. I could not fault the food, wine or service. Food was delicious and the quality of service and attention to detail was..."

Helen Joe

"Service was really good and the food in general were cooked nicely. The only let down was the dessert, it is usually the final dish that ties the..."

Dana Young

"Food and service was absolutely spot on! I love that i got to celebrate my birthday here. For starters, we were welcomed very warmly and led properly..."

Penny Chua-Ong

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"Went here for a friend's birthday, food was so amazing and awesome customer service. Really recommend this place. Did not have photos of food coz we..."

Nessette

"Some of the best Asian food I have ever tasted. Authentic- real leaves and spices floating around in the food. Music was a bit loud that..."

Sheryl Gartner

"I had my birthday lunch today with my girlfriends. The service was stunning and the foods were yummylicious...."

Teresa Kaori

"Food is great, amazing vegetarian options..."

James Wilkinson

"Wow, this is my new favourite restaurant! The waitress was so brilliant, listened to my allergies, totally got what I said and relaid it to the chef,..."

Sam L

"Enjoyed an early dinner and drinks with a friend last week at Mekong Baby. It was my second time there and it did not disappoint. I was greeted by a..."

Makira Cornish

"Awesome service. Great food and cocktails, pricey but worth..."

Monica A

"First time at Mekong Baby, and I was completely surprised by the version of Asian fusion cuisine we received. The flavour combinations were..."

Keziah D

"Our first time at Mekong baby was a great success. Manish looked after us and made us feel really special. His wine recommendation was spot on. And..."

Paulus Post

"Once them doors fly open at midday Mekong is booming! Me and my team came here for our Christmas break up and secret Santa gift exchange, luckily we..."

TheMʌverick

"Had a great experience. We thoroughly loved every dish that we ordered and we had a lovely experience. The beat tasting dish was the the red beef..."

Nick

"Awesome food, great service, lots of gluten free options. Highly..."

Sarah

"OMG the pork belly was to die for!! Food is Asian Fusion and every dish was delicious. I also liked the marketfish dish and the soft shell crab green..."

Maesian

"Excellent food here. Everything tasted wonderful. They were more like sharing plates but two big and two small plates were enough for 3 people. Very..."

G

"Their pork belly and lamb ribs are seriously to die for! Their papaya salad is pretty amaze too! I’ve always loved Mekong. It’s slipped a little..."

Chan Can Eat

"Excellent food. Very creative. We went with the lunch special where you and your dining partner share 5 courses. Each course complemented the other...."

Salmaan Toor

"Definitely a must do on Ponsonby road! Three star dishes worth trying - Braised Pork belly (four large sized pieces) caramelised chilli and Asian..."

HJ

"Food was beautiful. Lots of it too. Decor was stunning, service was good and drinks were..."

Dini

"I love Mekong baby. Their customer service is outstanding always. As well as that, there food is amazing. They have the best pork belly so if you..."

Aj Maglaqui

"Came here on Friday evening for celebration. The sirloin and curry are so yummy . Very busy and packed at that time so reservation is recommended. I..."

Aurora Lim

"Mekong Baby has amazing food! I love the red beef curry, madurese goat curry and braised pork belly. The service is also fantastic every..."

Teresa Lee

"Came here during lunch for my partner's birthday. A large restaurant with a cool, artsy vibe to it. Service was great and food was delicious. It is..."

Ana

"Mekong Baby is my top restaurant to go to whenever I am in the mood for something a little more high end and fancy. The pork belly and the fresh..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Friendly staff and one of the best services done in Auckland by any restaurant. The food was extremely tasty and in the right amount. Loved..."

BelaIna

"AMAZING. Not only does Mekong Baby innovate new ways to embrace South-East Asian fusion cuisine, but they are also one of the main protagonists in..."

Brendan Chun

"Possibly one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. We came here as a celebratory lunch and the food was delicious. Staff are nice and..."

Saasha

"Just amazing. The service is amazing, the food is amazing. We had the Let’s Eat menu which let’s you sample a little of all the tasty delights...."

Lina K

"The Pork Belly is the tastiest thing you've had in your mouth since that Tinder date you had last week.The rest of Mekong Baby is made up..."

Kieran

"Best food, best service, best atmosphere. All round best everything, my absolute go to. I can't fault any of the food. Pork Belly is too die..."

Larissa Edwards

"Recommeded by a collegue who visited. Spacious venue with street side seating as well as indoor seating. The lamb ribs are a must try super tender..."

Flippynz

"Great food and ambience with friendly staff! Will definitely be going back to try more of their dishes. Wait times were also minimal considering how..."

Arjeezy

"First time at Mekong Baby last night and was very impressed with their food. The pork belly was a highlight and would highly recommend...."

Anna

"One of my faves. Never fails to satisfy. Get the madras chicken curry, be prepared for the chili to blow your face up but it’s delicious! The..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Love this place, their food never disappoints. We’ve dined here a few times and the food is absolute perfection, highly recommend the pork belly..."

Hana

"This is my favourite place to eat in Auckland. Everything about it is just PERFECT. The cocktails are incredible, and the wine list is interesting,..."

Sarah Katherine

"Couldn’t decide what to eat so went with the banquet where the chefs pick for you 😍 so many delicious things we would never have tried, and an..."

Bayley

"Love Mekong baby! Had the let’s eat option and it didn’t disappoint! Please make sure you are extremely starving if getting the let’s eat..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Great asian fusion food, my favourite was the Sashimi. Me and my friends tried the “Let’s Eat” $65 pp from the menu. Everything was full of..."

Tania Mannotra

"Here goes a shoutout to one of the finest #restaurant s that I have come across in #auckland @mekongbaby in Ponsonby.. wonderful #ambiance mouth..."

Shruti Gudadhe

"Just on our way home from Mekong Baby after dinner with another couple and had to do a rave. Mekong Baby has surpassed our already high expectations...."

Kathi Schofield

"Had a good time in mekong baby. Cocktails are outstanding, food is quite good as well. Some young waiters is really nice and friendly, but the..."

Brenda_a

"The food here is amazing! The flavours are so strong yet work together perfectly. I had the Pad See Ew and it was amazing. The meat melted in your..."

Shenée Geaney-Jones

"This place is truly a gem! The ambience was great, the staff were friendly and helpful and don’t get me started with the food! They are delicious..."

Dee

"WOW!!! All I can say really!! Absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pork Belly was succulent, kingfish sashimi was mouth watering, and this coming from..."

An30nz

"I've been here thrice and it never fails to disappoint... Food is awesome, my favorites are the papaya salad and the braised pork belly. For dessert,..."

Charmant_lady

"Mekong Baby is located in Ponsonby and is one of the most popular restaurants along the road. They serve Asian fusion dishes and unique cocktails to..."

Jenny Da

"Food was amazing. Went with a group of 12 and had the $75pp set menu, they bought out heaps of food, all which were very delicious . Reasonably..."

Brett

"Went there for team dinner with my colleagues!Was greeted with warm hospitality and staffs were very friendly. We had banquet menu and everything was..."

Annie Low

"Great ambience. Ordered the red beef curry and braised pork belly. Both were very very nice, the beef was slow cooked very well that made it melt in..."

Ken Hendricks

"Had an excellent dinner here with workmates recently. We had one of the function rooms and had the banquet. So much food we couldn’t eat it all,..."

Natalie

"My family had a fantastic dinner here for my son's birthday (17). The food is exceptional. The goat curry is not to be missed. Service fast, friendly..."

Jennifer Wilkins

"A friend booked us into the Opien Den. We had our own private space and feasted on the Reed Southeast Junction Menu. My goodness me, the lamb ribs..."

Linlin

"What an experience! Different flavors, textures and feelings. Vietnamese prawn rolls for a small beginning, the Balinese chicken and the roast duck..."

João Plácido

"Been dying to try this place forever, and read reviews that this place is a must. It didn’t disappoint - despite the rude man who saw us in...."

Holly Swallow

"Restaurant atmosphere is amazing. Perfect for dates. Staffs are very approachable and friendly. Love how they really look after their customers...."

Michelle Chua

"This has got to be the best restaurant I’ve been to. The food was simply amazing. The menu is a mixture of different Asian cultures with a European..."

Gavin Ng

"After having booked a table on a Sunday for lunch, we arrived on time. We had the quail egg dumplings, Wagyu & lemongrass grilled in Betel leaves,..."

STRADS

"Went to this little place with friends and decided to take my husband there for his birthday. Food was good overall, the pad see ew was a bit to..."

Moli Nhem

"Came here on a weekend for dinner with workmates. The food, the ambiance and the service of the place is awesome.Ordered the green fish..."

Zohara

"Awesome food and Superb Service!I think I found my favorite Restaurant in AKL! Food was divine and the service was amazing. You’ll never..."

Happy Tummy Adventures

"I went here with a couple of mates without a reservation and did not have to wait that long to get a table. The whole dining experience in Mekong was..."

Hero Valeroso

"My favourite restaurant in Auckland. Favourite dishes - caramelized pork belly, goat curry, mango salad... actually there isn’t anything on the..."

Frances Juinio

"Mekong baby in Ponsonby has a modern and busy atmosphere. Asian fusion style menus with truly mouth watering flavours packed to the brim. Some of the..."

Matadors

"Love Mekong baby!! I think it’s my 4th visit now. Great cocktails, great service and delicious Asian fusion food! We had more food than this but..."

Kesh.d

"The food here is so flavourful it's worth going in a group and ordering their $65 banquet menu so you can try a lot of their dishes. The cocktails/..."

Kimberly Westerlund

"We had no reservation just walk in, a lady greeted us let us seated by the bar, we waited for 30 minutes, a friendly bartender help to lead us to our..."

CocoOnFire

"Mekong is probably my favourite place to go for dinner! The prawn cakes, soft shell crab and pad Thai are my favourite things ever! The only annoying..."

Jess Marsden

"I've been to Mekong Baby about 3 times now and it never fails to exceed my expectations! The caramelized chili pork belly is a must have, and I'm a..."

Cleo

"Favourite place in the world, and Liam makes every experience so enjoyable. Miss Saigon is the go to also the crab betel leaf, apple and miso tart..."

Izabella Pinker

"A great meal. The calamari and pad se ew were delicious and a fantastic vibe in the restaurant. Our waitress was super friendly however the hostess..."

Lizzie

"Nice vibe and food but the curry is too salty for me😂😂 beef is really good as it actually melted in your mouth. Cocktail is absolute a..."

Valerie Ma

"Great quality food attracts the crowds and Mekong Baby has enjoyed being awash with Ponsonby-ites for a number of years now.All time favorite is..."

Dale Spencer

"I come to Auckland for work every 3 months and I ALWAYS make time to visit this fab restaurant. It rivals some of the best Asian Fusion in Melbourne...."

Antoniette Santoro

"Some of the best Thai food I’ve had in Auckland. Often heaving, there’s often a wait (even if you’ve booked) but the service is great & the..."

Louise Ngaei

"My friends and I came here for dinner not long ago and we ALL agreed that the curries we had were hands down the best curries we have ever had!..."

Eilish Emery

"Mekong Baby is my favourite wee spot if I am venturing into the CBD. It’s got a cool, quirky vibe, ample seating after their wee facelift & a..."

Hana

"This place is a hidden gem.Food is amazing with spicey fusion flavours.Papaya salad wad so yum.Bettle prawns were good but cold.Lamb was so moist and..."

PK

"We were fortunate to have been able to make a booking for 8 people on New Years Eve and ended up in a private snug. The Chef prepared our banquet and..."

E T

"Awesome place! Great environment, friendly service and delicious food.Been there with Asian friends, had five dishes and everything was..."

Diogo Reck

"I’ve been here a few times now and I can confidently say that I am never disappointed at this restaurant. The food is Asian-fusion, however most..."

Aimee.

"Food was tasty and drinks were good also. But a little bit on the pricey side, and didn’t help that you couldn’t take away when portions sizes..."

Stephanie Kourti

"Perfect! Thanks for hosting a wonderful night out for my girlfriends and I. Food was outstanding -fragrant, tangy, bursting with flavour! Great..."

Thao Nguyen

"Amazing food! We had the hot wings, prawn cakes and the duck dish. The hot wings were definitely our favourite. It tasted Korean style and was the..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"We had a fairly large group and opted to share plates for the whole table. The waitress was really helpful in suggesting food to go with..."

Benedict Uy

"I really liked this place went there for my friends 16th. The atmosphere is great there is a nice warm feeling you get when you enter but not good if..."

Isabella Penrose

"Been here twice now and both times got the famous pork belly 😍 it’s to die for and just melts in the mouth! Very rich though so recommend..."

Hester Gabrielle Colmar Pierard

"As always, friendly service, hip atmosphere and Fantastic food!!!! Had the calamari as appetizer and crispy hapuka and pork belly for main...."

TonyF3

"I would highly recommend the green fish curry if you can handle some heat; generous portion size too. Service was efficient and the staff were..."

Zainab

"Had a memorable night here to celebrate my friend’sbirthday. Food was delicious and well presented, service was very..."

Yuting Yin

"The place, food and staff is amazing. We had pork and that was mouthwatering. The goat curry was perfect as well. Being asian, i love that Mekong..."

Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang

"Friendly staff, GREAT atmosphere and DELICIOUS FOOD! This restaurant is a great venue for catching up with friends, work colleagues etcThe..."

Katrina O’Shaughnessy

"Been there for dinner with friends. All dishes are awesome and super delicious. I was enjoying with Hapuka and pork one. OMG it's so delicious. ..."

Zhang Bin

"The pork belly is to die for! We also had the lamb shoulder which was incredible too. A great place to go for an end of week dinner. Possibly not for..."

Michelle M

"I came here for a work dinner with 12 of us. We had a banquet type meal with a taste of everything off the menu. 3 entrees, probably around 12 mains..."

Stu

"delicious duck curry, authentic papaya salad with mind-blowing heat, tender but springy fish cakes, excellent roti, tasty drinks, i think everything..."

Mojo Jade

"The mrs was recommended this place by her friends, so we went. The ambience is warm, slightly dim but very noisy. The service is just a little below..."

Jeffie

"Mekong Baby delivered top quality dishes. Service was snappy (for a group of four) and the wait staff were happy to inform us about plenty of vegan..."

Samantha Addison-Saipe

"I went with my grandad this time and we ordered hot wings, soft shell crab and the pork belly.the hot wings was perfect it wasn't too spicy and..."

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"I went back twice now. First time we had the banquet menu $65pp, and the amount of food was just TOO much. So the 2nd time we ordered ourselves. The..."

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"The food at Mekong baby is amazing.I have been here twice and I had great experience. I love their drinks, its so cool to watch the staff to prepare..."

Happy

"The food here is delicious and the service is great too. We came here on the recommendation of a friend. The soft shell crab is worth as well as..."

Dxlche

"I celebrated my Birthday 2016 here. My husband brought me here where he booked in advance. I'm not a fun of pork but when I tasted their crispy pork,..."

Joan Blackburn

"Friendly and attentive service, really tasty food! I really enjoyed the night and the ambiance of the restaurant. Can't wait to try other things on..."

Karen Huo

"Great cocktails and quite an inventive food menu. Suited towards sharing plates, match it with an espresso martini and you're set for a good..."

Justin Boswell

"Went there for the first time the other night and the food was great! The staff were amazing as well as the food. Was good to see that it was busy..."

Mina Dervishi

"One of my favs 😁 just two of us so we ordered 2 smalls being prawn cakes with dipping sauce and some.sweetcorn type fritters . They were great and..."

Carmen Franich

"A good night out, had heard good things about the pork belly here, and finally got along to try it.We ordered the wok fried squid, pork belly,..."

Steve Hall

"Really good food and service. Specially the tuna was just served as I wanted. One of the best Asian restaurant in town. Highly recommend to all the..."

Chef Nishant

"On a recent visit to Auckland my husband and I were recommended to eat at Mekong Baby in Ponsonby Road by three different people, unprompted...."

Joanne Guilford

"Great food and great atmosphere. Staff are very friendly as well. Although I hate the fact that in NZ food is never served all together, at..."

FoodLab

"The food is amazing! We ordered wok fried squid, spiced lamb ribs, braised pork belly and smashed green papaya salad. All of them were delicious and..."

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

"I went to Mekong Baby with two of my friends. It was fully booked even for Tuesday night and I knew why after eating food here,I had had Lamb..."

MAYA　

"We came in one eve for a birthday meal, and on the most part the staff made it special. Cocktails were nice, but don't order offer off-menu, general..."

Mysticmojito

"Yeah Baby! oh behave. This place just rocks. Great atmosphere and very welcoming staff. The fusion food is to die for. We had prawn cake and spicy..."

Al Kumar

"Good food. We had a set menu so there was heaps of things I wanted to try that I didn't get to. There was too much food and $65 was a bit pricey. The..."

Victoria Jenner

"A girls dinner here left us full and very happy!!!! We pretty much ordered almost one of everything to share but the goat curry was effen amazing!..."

Claude VanDamm

"Came here for my 23rd birthday dindin and I was pleasantly surprised because I'm usually pretty skeptical about fusion food - Not every place can do..."

Melissa

"I love this place! Staff have always been accomodating. They make pretty nice drinks. There is also brown rice as a healthier alternative. We cannot..."

Leonardo Law

"Food was amazing, decor was divine, service was average.The braised pork belly was beautiful, as was the pork larb salad. We also had the..."

Penguin93

"Been here last Saturday. We went in an awkward time (3pm ish) but still managed to have nice late lunch. The staff member recommended to have roti..."

Shazza

"My girl friend and I went to Mekong baby for dinner on Friday night and OH MY GOSH!!! The food was amazing, the service was great also. We ordered..."

Foodlover

"Such amazing food and service! Best food!!! Flavours are amazing!!! Nothing like I have ever had before so authentic and original! Highly recommend..."

Annabel

"Fantastic experience. The food was amazing, service was good and restaurant had a nice ambience. With 6 people we had 3 small dishes, 3 mains, 1 side..."

Laurie540

"Cocktails here are delicious. The food has so much flavour.The Crispy Rice Flour Crepe with the chili jam was heaven. The dish was a favourite..."

LAC

"Christmases at Husk is always a bit special and 2015 was no exception. Seven of us trundled along to Mekong Baby, South-East asian fusion at Ponsonby..."

Husk Creative

"Came here with my parents to check it out before my sisters Hens night meal and OMG!!!!Everything was SO tasty, bags of flavour & perfect..."

Annie

"Love this place! We enjoyed everything we ordered... 2 things, i believe the side Roti serving is based on how many per table.. notice we only had 2..."

AppetiteBliss

"A popular favourite in Ponsonby serving up delicious fusion asian food. We had the hot wings to start. The waiter wasn't kidding when he warned it..."

Elena Ching

"Not sure if this is normal but all our food was so spicy we could barley eat it, also had quite small portions for the price you pay. atmosphere was..."

Angel

"*didn't get to take any food photos as the lighting was very darkAbsolutely love this place. Went here with my group of friends for dinner and..."

Aleana Fernando

"Perfect food, drinks and service. This place really is as dope as it's hyped up to be. The duck curry was fire, the braised pork belly was even..."

Tyler King

"This place is 110% one of the best places I have been to eat in Auckland! We went here as a large group and got the $65pp function menu and it was..."

Sam Smith

"Mekong Baby serves flavourful South East Asian food in a fun yet elegant atmosphere. Overall, I was happy with the quality of food. I'd say it's a..."

Raymond Tiong

"food was great - very tasty full of flavor.its may be a bit stressful for the staff due to how busy the restaurant is, however they still need..."

Lang Ea

"Is very pricey but the food is amazing we tried a variety of foods and all were very high quality and delicious it's definitely worth it and the non..."

Elena Olive Fanene

"Love love love this place. This was my first time at Mekong Baby. The food was tasty, the salad were fresh, light, full of flavor. There is no..."

Jenny Ingram-Tung

"Great menu. Lovely service. Eating upstairs which was nice but couldn't see the food. Not really my thing but I just like to see what I'm eating...."

Love The Experience, Love The Brand.

"Food was delicious here! Came with a group of 7. Service was fast and efficient, atmosphere was great and music wasn't too loud that we couldn't hear..."

Fi Smillie

"Gorgeous food, interior design and service. It was a fun experience trying the dishes, great place to go with a bunch of friends and share/try quite..."

Fiona

"Absolutely fantastic! Have been a few times and each time the food, and service were great! Oh and the wonderful array of cocktails! Can't go past..."

Elouise

"Love the atmosphere here the bar guy was helpful in selecting a cocktail and food was good. Enjoyed my wagyu beef and loved the coconut sago black..."

Monique Roberts

"coriander haters beware, as all they fish are garnished with it!!! Second time here and hand down my favourite fusion restaurant in Auckland...."

Ethan Liaw

"This is my go to in Auckland, fresh, clean Asian flavours at its freakn finest!You have to have the Pork Belly main with slaw it's off the..."

Alwayseating

"Went here for lunch on a Saturday with my husband and a friend. Interior is nice and ambiance is good. The bar is at the center with tables and high..."

Patriz De Leon

"Mekong Baby is a complete experience when it comes to dining out. Service is always spot on, ambiance is great and food is consistent. In ordering..."

Larry

"Out of this world delicious food!! The banquet menu is the best because you get to try an array of meals and it was all fantastic. Courses are spaced..."

Cee

"Had been here after the first day of blueprinting for a project. Best way to ward off the stress.Small place but very good food. We were 5 of us..."

Rohit Adarkar

"This place is fantastic ... And the food is amazing every time we've been here. The "let's eat " set menu is stunning.... The food just keeps on..."

Annemarie M

"Before I can say anything, they do a really good job organising their staff and managing their time with the amount of customers they have. I am..."

Anastasia Lee

"Really enjoyed dining here! Have had the fried squid, papaya salad, lamb ribs, red beef curry and roti so far and boy were they all scrumptious!..."

Eonapeony

"Wow! What a great place to dine in. Don't know how they cook the food but it's pretty damn good. Loved all the dishes we ordered and cannot decide..."

Cristina

"Been here about half-dozen of times now (birthdays, anniversaries, pre-wedding) and we always order their banquet menu $60pp. So worth it! You get..."

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"Mekong Baby has to be one of my fave Asian fusion restaurants. They have less changes in their menu than other places (would be good to see some..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"food amazing...just disappointed that cant take doggy bag?? Very strange.But one of the best restaurants we have been to in Auckland and we have..."

Sia Tulia

"Very nice food. Not the usual fare at all. All the food had a great mix of strong tastes. I loved the Asian influence Hapuka. The duck curry was..."

Mark Greene

"Always amazing! And this time was as good as every otherI know I will be 100% satisfied and so will all the people I takeAlways a..."

Anna Petchell

"Dined here soon after opening and wasn't very impressed. However, went again last week with a large group. WOW - this is the best Asian dining..."

Kiwi Foodie 123

"I have been here a few times so I thought I would write something about it. Mekong Baby is AMAZINGGG! The food is always so fresh and delicious! The..."

Lilly Christine

"Went here for lunch and the food was REALLY GOOD. Auckland has got some real nice Asian food joints lately and Mekong is definitely on the list. We..."

Vivek Katial

"Ordered duck curry tonight with sides of greens . All food was amazing. The service was incredible from bar staff and waitresses however the lady who..."

Debbie Sugrue

"Came down here on Sunday specting to be quiet however it has been super busy.Amazing customer service we had from a half Maracan /Italian..."

Farshid Hakimi

"One of the best restaurants we have been to for a very long time. The cocktails were excellent and so was the food.We just had entrees (7..."

Peasant

"Today I enjoyed one of the set menu's here. It was close to around 10 courses that were shared with our table. The food was Stunning and there was..."

Mia Hendrix

"I really enjoyed my dining experience here. The place is great, the decor colourful and funky and the food really nice. Service was good, the bar..."

Hayley Turner

"Mekong Baby oozes style and funk from the prints on the walls to the plates on the table, they really have set the tone of Southeast Asian fusion..."

Philip Doyle

"Food was of high standard! Great wait staff that helped to advise meals to share between 6 people. Food came out relatively quick and was gorgeous!..."

Sarah Young

"Totally addicted to this place! Been here three times in the past month and I just can't get enough 😍. The location is awesome (just a little bit..."

Monique Porteous

"Probably the best south East Asian fusion restaurant I've tried. Such a beautiful menu and everything was so fresh. The cocktail..."

Aniva Huang

"Mekong Baby does everything right, which sadly means it's impossible to just walk in and expect a table. Their food is both delicious and..."

Andi Jandal

"Wow! Absolutely fantastic! In my opinion, the best restaurant on Ponsonby Road at present! The food is delicious - Slow cooked lamb dish was..."

Kennyg

"Mekong Baby is probably one of my favourite Asian fusion restaurants in Auckland. I've come here a few times with friends and have always enjoyed..."

Rojas

"Lunch on our final day in Auckland and wandering into this busy humming restaurant. Really quick and friendly service and a good explanation of how..."

Philip Reeve

"I came here for my work Xmas dinner last year. It was my first time coming here so I didn't know what to expect.We had a set menu for us so..."

SHIKA 🍇

"Great cocktails and atmosphere but let down but slightly slow service and the roti bread! Went with a larger group which is always difficult when..."

Jaffa

"Mekong baby is probably my favourite restaurant in Auckland. I love every dish. We keep going back for more!! Pork belly - best I've ever had...."

Alix

"Came here with friend for his birthday with 10 people so got the banquet menu, he ordered Red southeast junction - 10 foodies plus 2 desserts. Food..."

Saber Xie

"We had dinner here with my friends for our Christmas catch up. We arrived on a busy December evening and our table was not ready yet. We were..."

Miss Alesana

"We were thinking ti visit this place from last few day and today we visited Mekong baby. I must say food was amazing at this place. We order some..."

Rohan

"Very delicious food. The entrees were amazing. We tried the prawn cakes, chicken wings, short ribs and a beef baguette thing. Only down side was the..."

Gaeth Al

"I've had the Vietnamese pork rolls twice and I guarantee I will get them again and again- bursting with tender pork, loads of fresh veggies freshly..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"Have been here a number of times & the food is always delicious!Our faves were the Khmer Beef Skewers, Braised Pork Belly & the Roti. I did..."

Grace Macalincag

"Top spot at the corner where it used to the GPK pizza back in the day but this time it's Asian fusion with a kick ! It's always busy and need to book..."

Richie Chewy

"Went for dinner a couple of nights ago having been here once before for a quiet lunch previously. The vibe of the place was great but the hectic..."

Ivan Koay

"Nice decor, casual vibe, nice staff and exciting food! Really enjoyed dining here and would recommend to others! Just get in before it gets too..."

Max Sobels

"For a couple of days my friend was quite assertive on dining at Mekong Baby, so tonight we decided to come here. From the moment we approached this..."

Mat

"Amazing lunch last week. We loved the Betel Leaf, Crab, Kaffir Lime and Chilli (top) and the Roast Duck Salad with Lychee. My favourite dish was the..."

Bigfatdada

"Delicious food and wine.Great service.Had the set menu, huge amounts of delicious food for $60.Had a really lovely evening, though I find the food..."

Sophie Rachael

"Bustling hip and exotic! Food is fresh , spicy and unique. Not suited for a quiet private conversation at least not on a Wednesday evening. Great for..."

Brunchalicious

"Stunning melt in your mouth duck curry packed full of spices. The roti is flaky and buttery and soaks up the curry beautifully. Fresh and tangy green..."

Travels4Food

"We popped in here for a quick dinner to try it... It was on a Sunday so luckily we got a table ok as it did start to fill up after us! If you like..."

Donna&Shane

"The food is very nice and the restaurant design is very beautiful! All the staffs are friendly and helpful as well! Will definitely come back here..."

Erica Huynh

"First time having dinner here. The atmosphere and the staff was really lovely. Def would recommend this place. And of course I will come back to try..."

Berna

"I have come to Mekong Baby a few times and each visit has been exceptional. The food comes out very quickly and is fresh and bursting with flavour...."

J.T547

"We got the Hot wings, beef tartare, the special which was roast duck with mushrooms and greens, Asian mixed greens and some drinks. In total just..."

Wanderlust

"Everything I tried here is fantastic, and every time it never fail to please. The dishes are mixed Asian flavor and European presentation.Calamari..."

Flora

"Amazing. Seriously. When my bf and I walked in I instantly knew I'd enjoy my night. I was surprised at how busy it was for a Wednesday night, there..."

Laura Hunt

"Well done Mekong you are doing a marvellous job here ! exquisite food and great range of Asian cuisine! these guys are busy for a reason and they..."

Gidz Khalifa

"Lovely Thursday lunch. Little cold at this time of year out front but nice to sit outside. Ribs as a starter were fantastic melted off the bone and..."

Melissa Pond

"Wow! Went on a date here and the food by far was outstanding. The wine they gave us with the food worked incredibly well. The staff were so friendly...."

Sarah Parke

"We went there for my daughters 21'st today. The staff were amazing I think we had the most excited wait staff in creation.I had enquired about..."

Tina Harrison

"We arrived at Mekong with a reservation for 10 people. We were there celebrating my friend's birthday & I really had no expectations for mekong baby...."

Pearl

"Second time coming here and it was better than the first. Came here for Father's Day and the service was still top notch. Had the papaya salad, goat..."

Edmond Young

"Love Mekong baby! Always busy but staff are very quickly and friendly. Great fusion flavours and price range. Portion sizes were also great! My fav..."

Nathalie

"This place is buzzy and a complete care taker. The cocktails- Mekong Mary and Ginger Mojito are fabulous. Some great retreat for your palate if you..."

Disha

"Food ordered:Prawn CakesBraised Pork BellyKaffir Lime & Ginger Chocolate MousseSteamed Jasmine RiceBill:..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"Yummy starters and awesome quality of food but after tasting everyone's food it all started to taste very similar. Definitely worth the price, huge..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Every time i've come here it's been absolutely divine. I love places with sharing plates because it means more variety which gives mekong mega..."

Tanya Kerr

"This restaurant has a great ambiance to it. The service is good and it has a nice feel to it (you'll have to make reservations beforehand though)...."

Katia Collins

"Food was absolutely amazing, went there for a birthday and had banquet of 13 courses and every dish was delicious, the pork belly was mouth watering..."

Shannon Stensness

"Well worth a visit. Probably the best south East Asian in town. Had the crab betel leaf for beginners and roasted duck for main and both dishes were..."

Adam Jumaiat

"Been to restaurant on my friend's birthday. We all think the food here is really good and it could be one of the best Vietnamese restaurant in..."

Julia Nguyen

"Pork belly and fire chicken are definately the two amazing dishes that I would reorder for next visit. Also a relaxing place for friends gathering...."

Iris Peng

"We arrived and it took some time for the staff, who seems disengaged, to seat us. However once seated our waiter was attentive and the food arrived..."

Jamie Lyons

"Ive been here twice now and and both times I was absolutely blown away. The food is delicious and the place has a really cool atmosphere. Its..."

Russel Dias

"Been here multiple times and it never fails to impress me. Great service, wonderful atmosphere and fantastic food and drinks! Ideal for sharing lots..."

Georgia Forde

"Great service from Cara and the team. Excellent food and a lively, vibrant atmosphere that was both classy and fun. I would highly recommend the..."

Sam Nouri

"Amazing food and outstanding service, the head chef has got everything on this menu spot on! The busy atmosphere is testament of the quality of the..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Incredible ! The flavours are like nothing I have ever tasted, this place has great atmosphere. Would recommend trying the pork belly! the service is..."

A

"Great food, service and advice when ordering. I am gluten free and was able to order a number of things to share with everyone and we found that..."

Natalie Janet

"The food, service, decor, ambiance everything is 10/10!! Seriously couldn't fault Mekong Baby if i tried. We tried a couple of items between two of..."

SS

"Love Mekong baby. Their shredded chicken salad and pork bellie us amazing. The only issue is you have to plan and book in advance rather than walking..."

Amber McIver

"Really cool spot always improving and the staff always deliver it really speaks for itself on a great level with its food and drinks list don't think..."

Dave Son

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and vibrant flavours! Mekong Baby is one of my local favourites for a meal or just popping in for a drink...."

Pia Crawford

"Awesome atmosphere! LOVED the food, fusion food with authentic roots from Asia. We ordered the spicy chicken and if red beef curry, the chicken was a..."

Judy Chhy

"Mekong baby is really good!! I fell in love with this place through instagram. My sister and I were very excited to go here, as we saw photos of..."

Seamus M.

"Teenage favourite restaurant & didn't disappoints. Tried the beef curry for the first time just melted in your mouth. Crab beetle leaves never..."

Louise

"I went to Mekong Baby with a friend few months ago and it was a great experience. The décor and ambience is very well done, eye catching without..."

Natasha Kapoor

"Mekong Baby is such a treat. Went along last night with my partner and family and most likely had too much to drink but that was just because I was..."

Blaine Stevenson

"If you were honest it would be hard not to like Mekong Baby. Billed as a “clever recreation of South East Asian fusion”, I’m not certain what..."

Duncan Galletly

"Our first time at Mekong Baby....what a pleasant and exciting experience! Highly recommended for people who love food bursting with so many flavours..."

Bindu Sethuram

"I'm a huge Asian fusion fan and Mekong Baby is honestly the best Asian restaurant. The food is full of flavour and every meal is beautifully..."

Mariamjafer

"Was very excited to try this place. The food was amazing, full of flavour. We ordered two salads and two small plates between the two of us. It was..."

Lena Guo

"Mekong Baby is always full of energy and has a fantastic atmosphere. They are another restaurant doing fusion cuisine well. I have been there a..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Lovely restaurant, lovely atmosphere, lovely food!Bustling with energy, this place really lifts your mood up as soon as you walk through..."

Where.iate

"I was pleasantly surprised with this dining experience. There are a few fusion places around and when I viewed the menu online I wasn't that..."

Lisa Whyte

"Absolutely devine! Have been a couple of times with a big group of friends and we get the banquet menu. Excellent value for money! You get so many..."

Lauren Cluff

"Just had dinner here with friends was outstanding. Kingfish sushimi, pork Vietnamese rolls, squid then pork belly and slow cooked lamb shoulder..."

Girlygirl

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland! Love the food, bang on point. The menu is flavoursome, unique and diverse. Service is great and staff..."

Nick Stuhlmann

"Amazing food, great service.....banquet options were splendid......loved the quail egg, goat curry and pork belly ..... can't wait to go back..."

Pooja Pamula

"This place never disappoints me. Great service and atmosphere. Braised pork belly and goat curry both have lots of flavours and fragrance but also..."

Poricasol

"Beautiful south east asian-fusion food here. A must try is the pork belly, amazing flavours and just heavenly. Every time my bf and I go, pork belly..."

CD

"Been here once with the family. Not a big choice of kids dishes and all is spicy. Definitely worth it on a date or with friends, but not with kids...."

Franck Hesse

"We've heard about this place from friends and they raved about it, so we thought we better try it for ourselves. We came Sunday night..."

Don Shrimpton

"Food at Mekong Baby was delicious, I'm always a fan of restaurants that encourage sharing plates; everything I tried had excellent flavor and was..."

Toni Wilson

"After reading a few not so great reviews and then experiencing MB for myself, I give this estab. a 5. Yes it was packed and yes we waited a little..."

Vitale Eti

"Well u don't have to wait long for a meal here. 10 min and our food was already hitting the table ??Staff were friendly and knew what to..."

Myles Mulder

"WOW WOW WOW!!! I haven't had so many original dishes served up to me in years! Literally! This food was SO deeply flavourful I nearly wept with joy...."

Larissa Denton

"Must try : Kingfish Sashimi for entrée and Pad see ewOne of my favorite restaurants in Auckland.Good ambience and great selection of..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Another exotic option presented by the same owner of Moo Chow Chow and Blue Breeze Inn. Full flavor of the East, not for the weak palette, infused..."

Rong Shi

"Went on a Thursday night, was in a large group so had the upstairs to ourselves. Would have preferred to be less excluded but logistically I guess..."

Ross Matthews

"Mekong Baby is an absolute favourite restaurant of mine.The decor is divine ,with seperate areas for groups ,great bar,and outside..."

Sarah Jane

"Two words...Pork belly ✋????????☝??????????➕✔️? (and a whole lotta emoticons!). ..."

T!N@ss

"My 2nd visit even better than the 1st, fantastic food , great service, a seamless experience..cant wait for the 3rd visit.. Oh and one last word....."

Julia Foster

"There’s something satisfying about finding a restaurant that ticks all the right boxes, at least in my books.Fusion cuisine has taken New..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Love this place. Great atmosphere, lovely food, awesome service and yummy cocktails. The spiced lamb ribs is a favourite of mine - still tasting it..."

Adeline

"Mekong Baby sits on the slightly higher end of the overdone, illustrious flurry of Asian fusion restaurants hitting Auckland. Taking inspirations..."

Monica

"I'm personally a huge huge hugeeee fan of Asian Fusion and when I saw the menu for Mekong Baby, I knew I had to try it out and boy did it exceed my..."

Kellie Lee

"We dine at Mekong Baby a lot and I've decided it's the new favourite! The restaurant is large, busy and buzzing with atmosphere. The food is a true..."

Philippa Bannerman

"Great restaurant and great food and drink. This was our second time here the first time we had ceviche and 2 curries all were delicious and 5 out of..."

Marilyn Moore

"Been here a few times for lunch and dinner and I am obssesed- after hearing John keen ate here I was like I have to try this and went back 2 times..."

Chloe-Mae

"This is one of my favourite restaurants and I love dining here. This restaurant is specifically great for sharing food with many people as the menu..."

J

"Wonderful cosy seating, with just the right amount of light for all those wanting to take Instagram pics. Food portions are made to be shared, whilst..."

Alex Wong

"Had the "let's eat" option where they bring their best dishes. We all got soo full at one point that we haven't even received our mains yet. Highly..."

Seth Loch

"I had the pleasure of coming to this restaurant with my wife. It was a first time we visited and we were both amazed with the decor and the food of..."

Tony Edelsten

"I must admit, I was not a fan of fusion cuisine until Mekong Baby. Whilst the menu sounded appealing, I was still feeling rather apprehensive with..."

Heartshrooms

"Amazing service from the wait staff and the variety in food and taste was superb! It is expensive however, but I guess that's what you get in a place..."

Alex

"Every time I've been here I've enjoyed it. The food is simple and delicious and the cocktails are a revelation. They know what works for them and..."

Richard Matthews

"LOVE this restaurant! Best Asian Fusion restaurant I have ever been to. Friendly staff and can't really fault anything! We had one of the set..."

Trin

"Good meal. Nice atmosphere. I found a few of the dishes a bit salty, especially the hapuka. J love salty food but this was over the top. Tartare was..."

Angela Trigg

"First time here this evening with a mate after wanting to try for a long time, the 630 sitting suited and we never felt rushed as the food arrived..."

David Parussini

"We were a group of 8 and decided to do the banquet meal. Food came out really quickly and we had already finished the starters before we were served..."

Claire

"Vibrant place and great food. The manager and the staff connects with their customer which is a good thing. And allow me to say that the braised pork..."

AngeLi

"I have been here a few times, and honestly because the pork belly is so delicious I can't stop my craving for it! If it weren't so bad for me I..."

Linny

"Awesome restaurant in the heart of P Rd, rated extremely highly by everyone I talk to and also from my own experiences. If you want great service and..."

Frank

"Have been here a few times now! Me & my partner loved the calamari & the goat curry the first time we came! Also the iced tea cocktail was super..."

Gen Middlemiss

"had a lovely afternoon at Mekong today! after getting a fabulous cocktail recommendation and nice friendly service. food was yummy the prawn cakes..."

Clarke Bovaird

"Fabulous Feast. I took a group of 12 and we had one of the banquets. An amazing variety of tasty dishes with fabulous flavours. We were all very full..."

Olive Lady

"This local is loving the new Southeast Asian addition to the Ponsonby strip. Mekong Baby hasn't failed to impress, whether as a twosome or a large..."

Tania McRae

"Awesome lunch today today! Great service and the squid was some of the best I've ever had!!! Will definitely be..."

Graeme Clarke

"This is a place I'll be spending my summer days at, the cocktails are to die for and the staff are efficient at keeping them flowing....looking..."

Amelia Story

"Exceptional value and qualityI've been there a few times with friends more recently with a tinder date. She loved the place it was a really..."

Jamie Foster

"Food was incredibly tasty and well presented and portion sizes were reasonable. Will definitely be back with more friends so we can try more plates. ..."

Faroe3456

"A friend and I went to Mekong Baby for lunch on a saturday. The staff were very attentive right from the staff, very friendly and knowledgeable about..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"I thoroughly enjoyed the food and wine and the staff were really helpful.Always seem to be able to get a table pretty easily for a place on..."

Will Wood

"Very spice,nice chicken worth driving there ..."

Reema

"I took a group of 10 to Mekong for a celebration.The table was great and plenty large enough for our team.Our waiter was very fast to..."

Steve Caplan

"A perfect mix of authentic Vietnamese cuisine and a urban ambience that works for lunch or dinner, very few places can make the crossover, Meekong..."

Paul

"I value food quality over service, which is lucky because the food at Mekong Baby was excellent overall and superb at times. The waiter service was..."

Gus

"I was looking for somewhere interesting to eat on our last night in Auckland, and came upon Mekong Baby. Loved their website and thought, well, if..."

C Myers

"My recommendation would be to come with three or more friends/family, this will ensure you can sample more items from the menu.The food is a..."

Sean Appleby

"First time experience was through recommendation from regular Mekong Baby diners. A great choice; loved the food well chosen from a good menu,..."

Neil

"This review has been editedBelow is an outline of our initial experience.Since then I have been contacted by the restaurant owner. Mr..."

Nicole Obrien

"My partner and I went to this Viet/fusion eatery last night. I had read that some found the staff rude, but we were happily greeted and seated. Our..."

Kacie Stetson

"Great Food! Great environment, a massive step up from the previous restaurant there. Went with the Duck Salad, it was amazing!Great wine..."

Nathan Muller

"I have been to Mekong Baby 3 times. Twice with my company and once with my friend ....love the food and the staff ! I would highly recommend it..."

Jasbir Kaur

"I have been here twice now and both times the food was really good. My favourites have been the Braised pork belly, red beef curry and the Duck..."

Miss Kiki

"Very good enjoyed every single dish that came out and the cocktails which were recommended by the staff were totally suitable.Nice relaxed..."

White

"I was recently in Ponsonby with friends and we had to go looking for a place available that didn't require that we booked a week ago. Mekong Baby..."

Billy The Kid

"I must confess that I was a bit wary of eating here due to the "hype" about the food by a few of my workmates who have been here before. Lets just..."

Meagan R

"I went to Mekong Baby to celebrate my birthday with a bunch of friends. I made no reservation and more friends than what's I expected turned up...."

Cristina Magni

"We arrived without a booking on an extremely busy Saturday and somehow only managed to wait 5 minutes for a table. Looked like we were going to have..."

Mezza

"A group of 3 walked in on a Friday evening - no wait and served immediately by a friendly waitress. We ordered drinks and appetizers - I recommend..."

Catalina Espinoza

"Unexpected 'Ladies Lunch' - I was working in the area but my friends were on holiday so I suggested somewhere close as I had to return to..."

Linda Walsh

"Exciting, fun and vibrant - and that was just the cocktail list! We had an excellent night there recently and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Maybe..."

AndrewAs

"Had a dinner at Mekong Baby as a Christmas celebration with friends. The food was delicious, lots of it, and really enjoyable. However, was unaware..."

Adele Taurau

"Walked in by chance on Friday afternoon with a client from Brisbane. Each mouth full was a treat. The flavors and taste sensations were divine. The..."

Linda Pope

"Twice in one month, two totally different occasions and both absolutely superb. Early October, private room booked, birthday celebration planned,..."

Frances Little

"This was fantastic dining when I went there for my birthday. Not only was it authentic food with great atmosphere, the food was fresh, fast &..."

Pene Milne

"Cheeky girls night out!!! Toss up between Mekong Baby or Blue Breeze, and cocktails won in the end. So we headed down to Mekong Baby arrived around..."

Tina Harris

"Went for dinner to Mekong Baby last night with work friends. Service was friendly and efficient, drink orders taken quickly and served soon after...."

Henry Page

"I arrived at mid day for a quick lunch, and already the restaurant was filling up. Had a delicious Papaya Salad..a recommendation from a staff..."

Shelly Gray

"We arrived Thursday night @ 6.30 hoping we might fluke a table. The restaurant was fully booked but we were able to sit in the bar. This was a great..."

Melanie Vermont

"I went their for the first time for lunch with a friend and I have to say was 'blown away' by the food.We had Kingfish Sashimi which had the..."

Rachel Huband

"Went for dinner early on a busy Saturday night with a large table of 8. No one was prepared to take the lead and order for the table so we left it..."

Kirsten Crossan

"Went for lunch with a couple of friends Friday - great food and service and getting a table was no problem this place is big so plenty of seating..."

Doris Day

"Busy Friday night, a large group, our own fault for a mistake on booked time. But they accommodated us until a table came up.Superb food,..."

Robert Steele

"Dined recently on a busy Friday night. The food was excellent value for money and service excellent. Quick with the meals. Waitress accidentally..."

Sam

"Went to Mekong Baby for first time last night a group of four the early sitting. Excellent fusion food, attentive staff, busy atmosphere,..."

Michele Wade

"We had a great evening at Mekong Baby. The floor staff are well trained, friendly and efficient and we felt very welcome.The food was..."

Rosalie Bay

"WOWDined last night this was superbGreat Decor Great Service , although a little glitch to start with Wine prices at realistic ..."

John Todd

"We tried Mekong Baby for the first time on Saturday night, a group of us that enjoy great restaurants a lot.......all I can say is wow !! what a..."

Luke Fisher

"Wow. The food was sublime. We thought we would give it a whirl as it was once upon a time not so long ago our regular haunt - GPK. But..."

Jennifer Austin

"OK - let me first state I'm a fan - having been four times now. But went last night (two couples) and was disappointed...and very annoyed. The food..."

Peter Brown

"Was finally given a chance to try Mekong Baby when it was announced that our mid-year work dinner was going to be held there. Having had fantastic..."

Grace Hall

"Mekong baby is one of my favourite places for group dining. Not only do they offer 3 very unique private function rooms with fantastic banquet set..."

Lisa Edgar

"Love this place! We had the lamb shoulders, pork belly, fire chicken and prawn and mango salad. All beautifully presented and amazing..."

Tessa Hall

"We visited Mekong baby for a family lunch on a warm day and wow my mum loved the place. She couldn't help taking pictures of the restaurant. The..."

Fridayu

"Having scheduled a catch up lunch with my Mother who's freshly back from spending my inheritance for three months, I thought it only right and..."

Flyingkiwi

"The increase and development of modern Asian cuisine in Auckland has been going strong and with restaurants like MooChowChow, Cafe Hanoi and now..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Oh baaabbbyyy! We had a fantastic long lunch. The service was consistent and attentive. We had several dishes to share and all were very, very good...."

Mercari Limited

"Beautiful place with nice atmosphere and friendly staff, our lovely server was happy to give us recommendations on food. The apple tart with salted..."

T Trifonoff

"We celebrated my birthday at this restaurant. It's a fusion Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant is quite chic and very popular. Although we went there..."

Corinne Coutinho

"We had pleasant experience. The food is asian fusion. The popcorn prawn is a must have. It was spicy n crispy. The madras chicken curry with yoghurt..."

Lakshmi Dhana

"Great restaurant. Awesome quantity and bug portion! Love the..."

Dozer Ponsonby

"Great times had here with my fellow colleagues. Gawjizz & adorable settings within this cute & cosy space. A great range of deelish meals in the..."

Ms Tuipulotu

"Delicious flavourful dishes in nice ambience. Food comes out incredibly fast and the staff is very attentive. Every dish was full of flavours and..."

Linda A.

"Just the most amazing restaurant. The food is stunning Southeast Asian fusion, every dish we had was mind blowing! Highly recommended the popcorn..."

Becky Celia

"So far the best "small sharing plate asian" restaurant we've eaten at in Auckland! So good we came twice within a month! PROS +++Asahi beer +++..."

h bax

"My friends and I had a fantastic dinner at Mekong Baby! The restaurant had a great atmosphere and the food was really tasty. We tried several dishes,..."

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"Staff very helpful and efficient. Maybe because of this Covid19, wish they have more choices in the kitchen. Wild variety in the..."

Patrick Tong

"We went there today during our visit to butterfly creek, it was great, food was surprisingly good! Was busy but food still came out fast which was..."

Yvonne

"We love butterfly creek/dinosaur kingdom so it's always nice to stop for a bite to eat & drinks, there's plenty of choice for seating both inside &..."

MamaBear

"Ate here 3 times over 2 years. Pretty decent meal, competitive prices, large portions. Enjoy the big breakfast, coffee is so-so but its the only..."

Mojo Jade

"Went here for my birthday lunch and ordered the minute steak open mila sandwich. Food was great. Portions were good for price. Would definitely..."

Atara Jeannette Viniki

"I came here for a baby shower which was set in a private room away from the cafe. It was great! Big space, private bar (not that we used it) but the..."

T.B.F

"Was impressed by the choice of food. Had a deli style feel to it.I had the orange and poppy seed gluten free muffin. Yummy!My friend had a..."

Bex

"The food was good, nicely prepared whether it was cabinet or freshly made. Coffee was also very good, the frappe was very unpleasant. The atmosphere..."

Adzkporter

"I prefer to go there for the cafe. They have good place to sit inside and out as per your liking. It's more about the atmosphere of the place rather..."

Sumit

"Good range of dishes, a menu and a lot of variety in the display cabinet, very pricey though. Good was fairly average, pretty greasy lasagna. ..."

Georgia Vossen

"Came here for my daughters birthday and the food was OK but the service was amazing. We had an elderly gentleman serve us at the counter and he was..."

Emily

"This cafe has a great cabinet range . But we ordered off the menu of course . Both our meals were great. Ribs and hot cakes . Was so full after..."

Js Kitchen

"I love this place. I have Coeliac Disease and a mild to serious sugar addiction and the lovely folks here usually have several gluten free options..."

Maria Foy

"BC is a magnet for parents and their children and rightly so. There are so many activities and attractions there. Being a newly termed "DINKY", I ..."

Vitale Eti

"Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and great steak meals. I would definately go back and I highly recommend this place. Good place to take the..."

Riiah

"Been a few times & it's really hit and miss. I had the soup of the day once which was below average and tasted like can soup. My partner ordered..."

Tarina

"Lovely place to go wondering. Butterfly enclosure, all kinds of animal to see. The dinosaur area is one of the best I have seen. Farm area where you..."

Nicola Jane

"We arrived just in time for our train trip, went around twice. And then managed to catch the croc feeding which was cool to watch. Butterfly house..."

Sarah Pullman

"Been coming to Butterfly Creek for years and I was impressed on our last visit with how much it has developed and provided even more things to see...."

D&C Lambert

"Located right beside the airport, is a lovely affordable attraction! They have a butterfly house, various reptiles, gators/crocs, a kiwi!, lots of..."

Kay Liew

"A truly great way to waste a few hours when you’re stuck at the Auckland airport. We spent 4 hours there, which was probably about an hour too..."

Haley

"Easy to navigate around. Highlight: The Butterfly 🦋 house was awesome. Enjoyed feeding the animals at the buttermilk farm special mention: the..."

Samoan Grappler

"Went to the otter experience, it was sooo good. Lovely guide and up close and personal with the otter family. Got to feed them behind the scenes. ..."

Kim Cuttriss

"Great wee train ride, and animatronics. Butterfly house was very hot, so if you're allergic to heat, be warned. Lovely butterflies..."

KiwiTea

"Great learning experience for kids and fun as well, workers were nice and well presented, first time with the kids and they loved..."

Kon sole

"My daughter had her 6th birthday party in the Bud Room at Butterfly Creek. The whole event was well run and set up nicely. The kids and parents..."

Ryna Ali

"A fun day out for families and people interested in wildlife. It has a really cool dinosaur and mythological creatures section. The train that goes..."

Letha Rangard

"Butterfly Creek is an absolutely stunning and wonderful experience. The exquisite collection of butterflies is just amazing, and the way they flit..."

S W

"My first time visit..😁 .The butterflies were beautiful. It was so nice to be able to walk among them... 🦋, I must say I was impressed with..."

michelle powley

"Nice day out for the whole family. The butterfly enclosure was beautiful. Train ride was a added..."

Dulani Rupasinghe

"What an amazing adventure! We paid $55 for our family of 3 and had the best time of our lives. Nothing short of a Zoo trip. Beautiful butterflies, a..."

Avikil Nadan

"Celebrating our 3 year old boys birthday here today, great experience for the little ones they loved it.☺️ Can't wait to go back & watch them..."

Derik Riki Gifford

"Went there today not bad at all, the butterflies floating about are so pretty..kids had fun, great for school holidays & tourists, visitors from..."

Mandy Talamaivao

"Fantastic large zoo with a great range of animals. Obviously not on the same level as Auckland zoo, but great value for money. We saw the giant..."

Luca van Gorkom

Saravanaa Bhavan

77/100 (5597 ratings)

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"Very excited...."

Nirmala Madhavan

"Thank you Uma and Kamal Hassan, Excellent eating experience.. from walking in the door and being greeted by employee, seated and drink order..."

Dheeraj Uppunda

"Great place to have vegetarian food (South Indian breakfast). Fast service and customer service by the staff KAMALAHASAN was really friendly and..."

Bevin Joseph

"loved the service by Janvi..."

Patel Mit

"Delicious food, amazing service by Aishwarya, Uma and the team!..."

Shailkaushal

"Great service by Kamal Hassan! The food was so yum and tasted authentic! My taste buds took a trip back to India!..."

Ambily Sukumaran

"Fantastic food and great customer service. Kamala Hasan was serving us and he was great...."

Vince

"Excellent Customer Service. Especially by Kamalhassan. They Treat Customers as their own Family...."

Girish Karthi

"Great place to get authentic South Indian food. Awesome service by Mr.Kamal Hassan. Will definitely come back for more!..."

Mounish Kishan

"Food was amazing. Chettinad dosa, pongal, filter coffee and specifically sambar was really good. Service was good too. Kamal hassan was friendly and..."

Neethi Ratawa

"Great food! Fresh ingredients, tidy and well laid out dining area with a tasteful decor. Prices are reasonable too! Their range of dosas is endless..."

Anant

"I just had the most delicious uttapam here, crisp and yummy and very affordable at $11.90 lovely staff..."

Shonagh Lindsay

"We went for dinner on Thursdays. We ordered poori and dosa among many other things. Food is absolutely delicious and the service is very good...."

Premudhi Tennakoon

"HSB has been the quintessential family restaurant for residents/regular visitors of Chennai/Tamil Nadu, and the Auckland franchise does some justice...."

Gastronomic Trails

"Loved the decor. The food was really yummy,absolutely upto the expectation. The service was far and friendly. Highly..."

Divya Jaiswal

"Great service as usual, everything on this platter was delicious, always consistent with the quality and taste. This is my second time getting the..."

Bella Miriam

"The best authentic south indian restaurant in Auckland !! Loved the food and customer..."

Arpit Dhupar

"The best restaurant for south Indian cuisine in Auckland. Tried a bunch of things from their menu and every dish was delicious and..."

Foodaficionado

"Yummmm...being in a western country and getting the taste of southern india in this amazing restaurant is just a treat....the staff is really..."

Dev Samra

"Delighted to find Sarvana Bhavan in Auckland. We had the Idli-vada Sambar combo, a mango lassi, Mysore masala dosa, Chana Bhatura, Rava Kesri and..."

Manish Arora

"Awesome food and great service . Thanks so much for a wonderful experience on New Year's eve. Thanks so much..."

Surbhi Doda Kaushik

"Sarvana bhavan is my go-to place in Auckland. I frequently visit here for breakfast or quick lunches. Best filter coffee, great South Indian food as..."

Chhavi Kohli

"Firstly, I was amazed by the ambience the restaurant shared. It completely had the Indian aroma and the outlook of an Indian restaurant which is the..."

Sneha Wadekar

"Love it, great food and service is good. Thanks for having vegan options but more vegan curries would be appreciated! Also great prices...."

Michael Lawry

"It was an amazing evening celebrating my husband’s birthday. What was even more amazing was the staff. They took an extra effort to bring a special..."

Reena Kant

"The staff was friendly and the food was quick and delicious, apart from the onion uttapam which had a little too much salt.Would visit again to..."

Shreyansh Shah

"Lives up to their promise of providing a true South Indian experience. Their watermelon juice is so refreshing 4/5. Gobi65 is delicious but make sure..."

Ishwarya

"Yum! Went here for dinner on Friday night and it was delicious. Food arrived in 15 minutes, the chutneys are very authentic too. Filter coffee tasted..."

Foodiewoodie

"I love their food. Idli and vada are to die for. Best time to go is 11.30-1 pm as the food is absolutely fresh at that time. South Indian..."

Rekha Nevatia

"Lip smacking sambhar served with fluffy idly's. The Mysore masala dosa was really crispy, reminded me of what I eat back home. I would go back again..."

Nita Rani

"We were pretty excited to eat at this place because of all the hype as it is one of the leading south indian food chain in the world. We were happy..."

Mizna Afzali

"We went yesterday night for dinner. We ordered 7 different variety of dishes, all were delicious. Food is fantastic, worth paying money for all..."

Ramapriya Ramaiah Krishnan

"Most of the south indian cuisines we tried was good but didn’t quite like the indo-chinese food, it was bit bland especially the hakka..."

Lalit

"This is hands down the best Indian restaurant that me and my hubby have been to in NZ. First of all, the menu is so extensive, I have never seen this..."

Evelyn Chen

"Awesome food and great service! Tasted quite a few dishes, all of them tasted perfect! Maybe could have some combo offers so it can be reasonable to..."

Neesh

"Awesome and authentic south Indian food will be more happy if it's added to Zomato gold happy food worth for spending. Recommended to my..."

Charanya Mohanakrishnan

"Love eating South Indian food here.Feels like going again and again.So far tried Medhu Vada, Masala Dosa, Milgaipodi Masala Dosa, Coffee,..."

JPK

"My friend gushed about this place so we had to visit. We went before rush hour which was a good decision. Food was great, service was fantastic but..."

Dini

"The highlights of the visit were that the waiting time was negligent, the staff was courteous/ friendly, and the food was flavoursome. The filter..."

Prashanth Pavithran

"Amazing food, ultra fast service, in-house bar and superb service. Saravanaa Bhawan iseverything that I want from a South Indian food place and..."

Flames And Skewers

"Saravana Bhavan - there's more than just good food and beverage. The experience in there, the flavour, the atmosphere makes it absolutely memorable...."

Dannie Oommen Raju

"There are things which make this restaurant best among all Indian restaurants in not just Auckland but all over New Zealand.- 100% Pure Veg..."

Sujal Shah

"Have been here thrice after it’s opened,a review was overdue. Saravanaa Bhavan is Chain of restaurant all across the globeserving south..."

Kaushikc_32

"Amazing food! Great service! Will be back for more! The uttapams were scrumptious and the dosas were thin and crusty! Couldn't have asked for better..."

Sumedha Garg

"We were very excited that this store was opening and we wanted to go as soon as it opened but we figured it would be busy and crazy and so we thought..."

_foodfanatic

"I had read so many negative comments before I chose to go here, but all were false.Though you might have to wait in a queue to get through, the..."

Sehaj Mehra

"adding to earlier review - since my first visit in May, I have had nothing but incredible experiences here... so changing my review from a 3 to a 5..."

Anitha Narayan

"Highly recommend this restaurant as food is wow & service is amazing. Variety of the menu is fab, I would also like to mention incredible service by..."

Kanika Sen

"Authentic north Indian cuisine. Giving 4 stars because they really need to sort out the ordering systems. We ordered 11 dishes for takeaway, and only..."

Lambo

"Went here with seriously high expectations as I’ve had saravana bhavan in India and overseas. Did not disappoint. It’s clearly a favourite among..."

Anjana Iyer

"Finally after two weeks i went to this place. Such response from Auckland this hotel was housefull from day 1. Let me tell you this one is much..."

Sreejith V Pawar

"+A great place to have southern Indian food at reasonable prices. In fact the best vegetarian South Indian food I’ve ever had in..."

JDM

"Best food. So many options to try from.Any issues with food, see the manager, staff may be new.. but good food, try authentic South Indian..."

Aniruddha.junnare

"Excellent food. Below average service. They should definitely increase their staff and also start taking phone bookings rather than making people..."

Vivek Thirani

"Worth the wait. Food was just awesome .. amazing taste. The only problem being everyone was taking orders and that’s what is causing confusion...."

Ambrose

"Awesome authentic Tamilian food. Had heard a lot of negative reviews about the service, but queues are expected when the food is as tasty as they..."

Rajiv Ram

"I was waiting since the board was up on Hobson Street almost an year ago. Been here today during lunch time and contrary to all the reviews here, the..."

Rahul Bannai

"Went to this place yesterday for the first time.I must say I have had the best Mysore Masala dosa in NZ for the first time.Great..."

Ekta

"Before visiting I came across lot of negative reviews about the waiting hours but When I had being here I could realize that It must have been just..."

Purnima C Nair

"I was so excited to visit this place and it finally opened up. Was a little nervous on seeing the reviews initially on how the service was bad and..."

Foodaholic

"Authentic South Indian cuisine which are reasonably priced. The owners and staff are friendly and curteous. The food is just mouth watering YUMMM!..."

Vivek Sambamurthi

"awesome food. clean place. people who are complaining about long wait time, need to understand that this is their first week of opening and all..."

Landge Likhil

"This is a lovely place.. have been there thrice within the opening week...best South Indian food in NZ.. have maintained the taste and quality......"

Apurv Doshi

"After living for nearly 7 years outside India here comes a blessing. Feeling the authentic flavours of South Indian cuisine now in..."

Raisa Infreda

"Amazing food, lovely staff, fabulous owner. There was a little while longer wait on our north indian thali which we had to do TA. Owner was extremely..."

Damini Verma

"Food is amazing. It’s authentic South Indian food. We loved it. Ambiance is good. Feels like India. Nice experience. Really keen on trying their..."

Priya Dalvi-Bhoge

"Awaited since I came here. . Got a chance to have food on the first day. . Great taste as at Chennai. . Keep up your consistent taste and quality..."

Great Taste

"I loved my dinner here tonight. Having been to Saravanaa Bhavan in India I already knew what to expect from this place and it definitely did not..."

Netra

"Have been to this place recently after the first day visit (which was a disaster). This time we had decent 3 different items. We ordered for Rava..."

Ameya Bantwal

"The overall experience was good. Staff is polite and helpful. Food is tasty, mild spicy food was served for my 4 yrs kid, he was very happy 😊 We..."

Amardeep Yadav

"I was really happy with the food and thankful for the staff for taking on board my preferences of the palak curry to be vegan and mild. Really..."

Purita Mok

"My soul just satisfied with this authentic south Indian breakfast buffet. I loved everything they served and good service as well. Try to skip the..."

Sid

"I highly recommend trying this restaurant for an authentic South Indian culinary experience. During my visit, I had the pleasure of ordering the..."

Sachin Jodhani

"South Indian flavours in Auckland! Quality has improved with food since my last visit which was 2 years ago. Madras Filter Coffee is good but there..."

Shankar Shashi

"My husband and I walked past this restaurant and thought why not have early dinner there. It's the best decision we made during our 2-night stay in..."

Vanitha Loganathan

"Visit to enjoy an authentic South Indian delicacy. Had awesome..."

Vikas Tyagi

"The overall dining experience was satisfactory, with the food being of good quality. However, I found the pricing to be on the higher side in..."

Mahesh A

"Recently, my husband and I spent 4 weeks in Auckland and surrounding areas. Food has been a disappointment for the most part. Thankfully, Saravanaa..."

Margaret Au

"We had a nice lunch here. The service was a little bit slow but delicious food. You have to wait to be seated and then there’s a QR code at the..."

Thiviya Sri

"Went there for the dinner today and the experience we had totally deserves a review. Why am I saying that?? Well, to begin we ordered poori, idly,..."

Manilka Shehan

"Food was amazing as always. Costumer service was the best as well. Trying their best to bring authentic Tamil Nadu cuisine (South Indian Cuisine) to..."

Juliya Sabu Thomas

"Best South Indian in town! Mysore dosa is to die for 👌🏽 vegan& healthy&..."

Anastasiya Kozyryeva

"We were passing through this restaurant and suddenly it started raining. We were hungry and we thought to give it a try to restaurant while it was..."

Yuvraj Modi

"The place is amazing serves vegetarian Indian food. Specialist in South Indian food. Taste is awesome. Prices are very reasonable. Must try their..."

Vipul Jotania

"The best south indian restaurant of all time. The taste just feels home. Ordering at once saves you time. The order takes little longer time to..."

Divya Anandganesh

Butterfly Creek Cafe

83/100 (3856 ratings)

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"Lovely place to go wondering. Butterfly enclosure, all kinds of animal to see. The dinosaur area is one of the best I have seen. Farm area where you..."

Nicola Jane

"We arrived just in time for our train trip, went around twice. And then managed to catch the croc feeding which was cool to watch. Butterfly house..."

Sarah Pullman

"Been coming to Butterfly Creek for years and I was impressed on our last visit with how much it has developed and provided even more things to see...."

D&C Lambert

"Located right beside the airport, is a lovely affordable attraction! They have a butterfly house, various reptiles, gators/crocs, a kiwi!, lots of..."

Kay Liew

"A truly great way to waste a few hours when you’re stuck at the Auckland airport. We spent 4 hours there, which was probably about an hour too..."

Haley

"Easy to navigate around. Highlight: The Butterfly 🦋 house was awesome. Enjoyed feeding the animals at the buttermilk farm special mention: the..."

Samoan Grappler

"Went to the otter experience, it was sooo good. Lovely guide and up close and personal with the otter family. Got to feed them behind the scenes. ..."

Kim Cuttriss

"Great wee train ride, and animatronics. Butterfly house was very hot, so if you're allergic to heat, be warned. Lovely butterflies..."

KiwiTea

"Great learning experience for kids and fun as well, workers were nice and well presented, first time with the kids and they loved..."

Kon sole

"My daughter had her 6th birthday party in the Bud Room at Butterfly Creek. The whole event was well run and set up nicely. The kids and parents..."

Ryna Ali

"A fun day out for families and people interested in wildlife. It has a really cool dinosaur and mythological creatures section. The train that goes..."

Letha Rangard

"Butterfly Creek is an absolutely stunning and wonderful experience. The exquisite collection of butterflies is just amazing, and the way they flit..."

S W

"My first time visit..😁 .The butterflies were beautiful. It was so nice to be able to walk among them... 🦋, I must say I was impressed with..."

michelle powley

"Nice day out for the whole family. The butterfly enclosure was beautiful. Train ride was a added..."

Dulani Rupasinghe

"What an amazing adventure! We paid $55 for our family of 3 and had the best time of our lives. Nothing short of a Zoo trip. Beautiful butterflies, a..."

Avikil Nadan

"Celebrating our 3 year old boys birthday here today, great experience for the little ones they loved it.☺️ Can't wait to go back & watch them..."

Derik Riki Gifford

"Went there today not bad at all, the butterflies floating about are so pretty..kids had fun, great for school holidays & tourists, visitors from..."

Mandy Talamaivao

"Fantastic large zoo with a great range of animals. Obviously not on the same level as Auckland zoo, but great value for money. We saw the giant..."

Luca van Gorkom

Headquarters Viaduct

70/100 (3776 ratings)

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"A fun and loud place to start off your night. Their food is also great, loved their pizza and fries. However, they are not vegetarian or vegan..."

Bella Qian

"Always a good vibe here service is pretty good great pizza good cocktails I keep coming back so must be..."

David Thompson

"I went there first time with friends. The ambience is great with large comfortable seating. Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly and fresh...."

Nikki B

"Cool vibe, fabulous food, family friendly and the staff are..."

Ax Ax

"Have been here a few times for dinner, quality food, really good. Have also been during the day for a few wines and some nibbles, again really good...."

Jade

"Amazing food, great staff. I would definitely come..."

LEE Lauren

"Absolutely loved this place awesome atmosphere!! Great vegan options too match also, Thanks..."

Coopina McFadden

"Happy hour is great here, $5 wines till the sun goes down. The wine isn’t good but it’s cheap. Great for summer day..."

Charlotte

"Lovely place, has been there for a Sunday brunch! The outside sitting was really beautiful with the view of the bay! The food was just perfect!..."

Shivam Nangia

"The ambience was really cool!!! I feel like I’m in a different country! Staffs were very attentive and service was fast. Love their mojito :)..."

Annie Low

"Went there for family lunch. Amazing view and very friendly and polite service.Food was very yumm and good quantity, there are also few games..."

Smriti Gaur

"Amazing dining experience! If anyone gives a review below 4 - they are definitely expecting a royal service.Waiting staff were really..."

Sagar Acharya

"I’ve gotta 5 star this place! What’s wrong with you other reviewers?!?!Obviously not trying the food. This place is sooooo underrated. The..."

Chan Can Eat

"Great place to go for an afternoon chill. Outside there is heaps of sitting space and people watching. Bar staff are quite fast. Awesome way to spend..."

Dumba

"Ayoo this place was mad lit. Came here with my work mates and man this place was popping on a Thursday night. Great music and good seating available..."

Jedediah J

"An Auckland hotspot! While the place is always buzzing, there is always service and timely food delivery. The prices were a but above what I'd expect..."

Mashed_Potato

"Lovely food and good view, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of noise and music. We ordered lamb, salmon, whole fish and market fish are all..."

Charis Yang

"Been here for lunch & drinks on a few different occasions. Love the atmosphere it is always pumping, old school music on a Sunday. Also love the..."

Tee

"I love the ambience and the lounges outside near the water. Definitely a great spot for summer. I got the Lychee Aperol Spritz which are two of my..."

Marggie Pascua

"So packed here on a Friday after work - the $25 bottle of sav is the go to. The fries and pizza are delish - just wish they had more umbrellas..."

Lizzie

"We ordered the cheese on toast and the kingfish sashimi as an entree. The cheese on toast doesn't actually come out as cheese on toast its toast with..."

Little Foodie

"I’ve ventured into HQ a few times now and the food always leaves me smiling. Not large portions but elegant comfort food that warms the soul. The..."

Bex Ellis

"Food is much better than expected. Really good. We had the Whitebait fritters and ugly tomatoes to start followed by meat board for two. All very..."

Sarahappleton10844

"The service was amazing, and the people there were so friendly and kind! The food was great and the view was beautiful. I would definitely go..."

Angela Park

"Awesome place, can get a bit loud but the staff is really helpful in accommodating you. Very nice ambience and decor. The staff does makes an effort..."

Rakesh Sethi

"Good atmosphere, nice staff n delicious food. But the level of lamb n hanger steak quite lower than medium rare which be written on the menu. Really..."

Haihong Wang

"One of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten. The meat platter for two will give you a great taste of the best of their meaty goodness. In fact, one..."

Daniel

"Love the beef taste at this place the way they make them has that long lingering after taste but a very nice one. The waiters are friendly they like..."

LoveFoodWithApassion🥗🍸 (Ngata)

"Food and service would be a 3, but I bumped it up one just for the spectacular décor. Really cool place to take instagram pictures of. Food was ok,..."

Holly Bailey

"My partner and I had a great time at HeadQuarters. Our server was quick to seat us and checked in on us to make sure we were enjoying our meals...."

Nom Monster

"Excellent place for Dinner, amazing atmosphere, excellent food, friendly staff. I had the skotch fillet (medium) and it was amazing. Other..."

Saif Nouri

"We popped in for a quick bite to eat on our way home.The setting is rather quirky with a sports bar on one side and a restaurant on the..."

Austin

"The food was good but some of the staff members were very unfriendly and looked like they were sucking on lemons for the entire service. This put a..."

Michelle Forte

"Awesome vibe and restaurant decor! The chorizo sausage wood fired pizza I ordered was absolutely delicious. Good value wood fired pizza right on the..."

Kelly

"Good view, good service, amazing food! Ordered the steak and it was cooked perfectly. Quick service to even thou we went at lunch and they were busy..."

Sonam Naidoo

"The John Dory was really delicious. Nice vibe and great service. Balinese interiors creates a lovely tropical atmosphere and the copper bar is..."

Gabi

"I love the place, can't say anything about the food because we have coffee, beer and chips but still the atmosphere of the place was really..."

Cristian Baldassarre

"Came here for lunch with my family, we booked a table of around 10 people and tried to make sure we got one of the comfy table seats outside. We..."

Crackerjacker

"Dropped in to HQ for a drink first time. Pleasantly greeted by staff. Restaurant was full. Atmosphere was bustling nice vibe a real mixture of people..."

Pamela Hutchinson

"Amazing new place, beautiful food and drinks. Helpful staff, couldn't fault at all.The location is incredible too, looking out to the viaduct -..."

Harry William

"Awsum place to hangout!!!! Good staff..., ambiance 😍 location..... like everything...... worth a spend to chill out..... must for everyone..."

Koliyogesh9345

"This place has really good food and a prime location. The atmosphere is great and the staff are super friendly and helpful. It took over an hour to..."

Anna K

"What? Open three weeks already, hottest place in the Viaduct and no reviews?? Where are you all my fellow unqualified amateur diners...? Taking..."

Frank

"I've never been to this bar before so had no idea what to expect but on arrival there was good music and the setting was lovely with lots of lush..."

Lindara H

"Wow! That's the sum up word. What we really enjoyed apart from food and drinks, is the service. Highly appreciate Ben who served us and the young..."

Rahim Mardhani

"Charming place with an opulent and luxurious atmosphere. Really loud music but staff is really patient and friendly (just miss a smile but understand..."

Gilliane Jean Marie

"Excellent fingerboard, great staff. Well organized for the event of the Pet Refuge Charitable..."

Chrissy ihaia

"I have been here a few times now for drinks and dinner. Really awesome venue right in the Auckland viaduct. Great spaced dinning areas and..."

Phillip Egen

"The ceviche was really fresh and delicious, the meat was accurately grilled, the pizza was disappointing that the truffle flavor was light and the..."

Jiny Baek

"Yum, yum, yum and great location to boot. We went for an early dinner (with a child) but still busy at this time of year and it was a sunny day. We..."

Kelly Al-Haddad

"Great restaurant overlooking the water. Can be busy when the cruise ship comes in. The lamb chops where excellent and also the chicken sandwich was..."

Robert Havey

"Defs coming back! Had a wonderful night and the food was just 🤤! Don’t get me started on the desserts it was DELICIOUS! Went to celebrate one of..."

Natasha Setefano

"Great food and excellent service - had a nice view from one of the tables in the covered deck area and just really enjoyed the vibe here. We had..."

Bruce Wayne

"Genius menu with killer wood fired pizzas. Great choice of NZ wines. Service is friendly and casual. Wonderful beach club vibe and night club music..."

Geoff Trimpol

"Very vibrant and lively even on a weeknight! The service was superb, we felt very looked after eventhough the place was packed. The food was..."

Celia Chan

"A great social venue located in the heart of the Auckland Viaduct. With ships docked within reach, the City Sails is on full display at HeadQuarters..."

John Loau

"1st time to spend friday late night at this place with my daughter in law, son and his friends. Was a good and satisfying night, food and drinks are..."

Arlene Barraca

"Great spot overlooking the viaduct. Fantastic food that was enjoyed by all. Well catered for our kids too. Our staff member who looked after us on..."

Glen Raven

"Went there on a Friday night and I thought it was gonna be super busy but it was alright. Had a really time there with my..."

Ximena A

Headquarters Viaduct

70/100 (3773 ratings)

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"A fun and loud place to start off your night. Their food is also great, loved their pizza and fries. However, they are not vegetarian or vegan..."

Bella Qian

"Always a good vibe here service is pretty good great pizza good cocktails I keep coming back so must be..."

David Thompson

"I went there first time with friends. The ambience is great with large comfortable seating. Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly and fresh...."

Nikki B

"Cool vibe, fabulous food, family friendly and the staff are..."

Ax Ax

"Have been here a few times for dinner, quality food, really good. Have also been during the day for a few wines and some nibbles, again really good...."

Jade

"Amazing food, great staff. I would definitely come..."

LEE Lauren

"Absolutely loved this place awesome atmosphere!! Great vegan options too match also, Thanks..."

Coopina McFadden

"Happy hour is great here, $5 wines till the sun goes down. The wine isn’t good but it’s cheap. Great for summer day..."

Charlotte

"Lovely place, has been there for a Sunday brunch! The outside sitting was really beautiful with the view of the bay! The food was just perfect!..."

Shivam Nangia

"The ambience was really cool!!! I feel like I’m in a different country! Staffs were very attentive and service was fast. Love their mojito :)..."

Annie Low

"Went there for family lunch. Amazing view and very friendly and polite service.Food was very yumm and good quantity, there are also few games..."

Smriti Gaur

"Amazing dining experience! If anyone gives a review below 4 - they are definitely expecting a royal service.Waiting staff were really..."

Sagar Acharya

"I’ve gotta 5 star this place! What’s wrong with you other reviewers?!?!Obviously not trying the food. This place is sooooo underrated. The..."

Chan Can Eat

"Great place to go for an afternoon chill. Outside there is heaps of sitting space and people watching. Bar staff are quite fast. Awesome way to spend..."

Dumba

"Ayoo this place was mad lit. Came here with my work mates and man this place was popping on a Thursday night. Great music and good seating available..."

Jedediah J

"An Auckland hotspot! While the place is always buzzing, there is always service and timely food delivery. The prices were a but above what I'd expect..."

Mashed_Potato

"Lovely food and good view, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of noise and music. We ordered lamb, salmon, whole fish and market fish are all..."

Charis Yang

"Been here for lunch & drinks on a few different occasions. Love the atmosphere it is always pumping, old school music on a Sunday. Also love the..."

Tee

"I love the ambience and the lounges outside near the water. Definitely a great spot for summer. I got the Lychee Aperol Spritz which are two of my..."

Marggie Pascua

"So packed here on a Friday after work - the $25 bottle of sav is the go to. The fries and pizza are delish - just wish they had more umbrellas..."

Lizzie

"We ordered the cheese on toast and the kingfish sashimi as an entree. The cheese on toast doesn't actually come out as cheese on toast its toast with..."

Little Foodie

"I’ve ventured into HQ a few times now and the food always leaves me smiling. Not large portions but elegant comfort food that warms the soul. The..."

Bex Ellis

"Food is much better than expected. Really good. We had the Whitebait fritters and ugly tomatoes to start followed by meat board for two. All very..."

Sarahappleton10844

"The service was amazing, and the people there were so friendly and kind! The food was great and the view was beautiful. I would definitely go..."

Angela Park

"Awesome place, can get a bit loud but the staff is really helpful in accommodating you. Very nice ambience and decor. The staff does makes an effort..."

Rakesh Sethi

"Good atmosphere, nice staff n delicious food. But the level of lamb n hanger steak quite lower than medium rare which be written on the menu. Really..."

Haihong Wang

"One of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten. The meat platter for two will give you a great taste of the best of their meaty goodness. In fact, one..."

Daniel

"Love the beef taste at this place the way they make them has that long lingering after taste but a very nice one. The waiters are friendly they like..."

LoveFoodWithApassion🥗🍸 (Ngata)

"Food and service would be a 3, but I bumped it up one just for the spectacular décor. Really cool place to take instagram pictures of. Food was ok,..."

Holly Bailey

"My partner and I had a great time at HeadQuarters. Our server was quick to seat us and checked in on us to make sure we were enjoying our meals...."

Nom Monster

"Excellent place for Dinner, amazing atmosphere, excellent food, friendly staff. I had the skotch fillet (medium) and it was amazing. Other..."

Saif Nouri

"We popped in for a quick bite to eat on our way home.The setting is rather quirky with a sports bar on one side and a restaurant on the..."

Austin

"The food was good but some of the staff members were very unfriendly and looked like they were sucking on lemons for the entire service. This put a..."

Michelle Forte

"Awesome vibe and restaurant decor! The chorizo sausage wood fired pizza I ordered was absolutely delicious. Good value wood fired pizza right on the..."

Kelly

"Good view, good service, amazing food! Ordered the steak and it was cooked perfectly. Quick service to even thou we went at lunch and they were busy..."

Sonam Naidoo

"The John Dory was really delicious. Nice vibe and great service. Balinese interiors creates a lovely tropical atmosphere and the copper bar is..."

Gabi

"I love the place, can't say anything about the food because we have coffee, beer and chips but still the atmosphere of the place was really..."

Cristian Baldassarre

"Came here for lunch with my family, we booked a table of around 10 people and tried to make sure we got one of the comfy table seats outside. We..."

Crackerjacker

"Dropped in to HQ for a drink first time. Pleasantly greeted by staff. Restaurant was full. Atmosphere was bustling nice vibe a real mixture of people..."

Pamela Hutchinson

"Amazing new place, beautiful food and drinks. Helpful staff, couldn't fault at all.The location is incredible too, looking out to the viaduct -..."

Harry William

"Awsum place to hangout!!!! Good staff..., ambiance 😍 location..... like everything...... worth a spend to chill out..... must for everyone..."

Koliyogesh9345

"This place has really good food and a prime location. The atmosphere is great and the staff are super friendly and helpful. It took over an hour to..."

Anna K

"What? Open three weeks already, hottest place in the Viaduct and no reviews?? Where are you all my fellow unqualified amateur diners...? Taking..."

Frank

"I've never been to this bar before so had no idea what to expect but on arrival there was good music and the setting was lovely with lots of lush..."

Lindara H

"Wow! That's the sum up word. What we really enjoyed apart from food and drinks, is the service. Highly appreciate Ben who served us and the young..."

Rahim Mardhani

"Charming place with an opulent and luxurious atmosphere. Really loud music but staff is really patient and friendly (just miss a smile but understand..."

Gilliane Jean Marie

"Excellent fingerboard, great staff. Well organized for the event of the Pet Refuge Charitable..."

Chrissy ihaia

"I have been here a few times now for drinks and dinner. Really awesome venue right in the Auckland viaduct. Great spaced dinning areas and..."

Phillip Egen

"The ceviche was really fresh and delicious, the meat was accurately grilled, the pizza was disappointing that the truffle flavor was light and the..."

Jiny Baek

"Yum, yum, yum and great location to boot. We went for an early dinner (with a child) but still busy at this time of year and it was a sunny day. We..."

Kelly Al-Haddad

"Great restaurant overlooking the water. Can be busy when the cruise ship comes in. The lamb chops where excellent and also the chicken sandwich was..."

Robert Havey

"Defs coming back! Had a wonderful night and the food was just 🤤! Don’t get me started on the desserts it was DELICIOUS! Went to celebrate one of..."

Natasha Setefano

"Great food and excellent service - had a nice view from one of the tables in the covered deck area and just really enjoyed the vibe here. We had..."

Bruce Wayne

"Genius menu with killer wood fired pizzas. Great choice of NZ wines. Service is friendly and casual. Wonderful beach club vibe and night club music..."

Geoff Trimpol

"Very vibrant and lively even on a weeknight! The service was superb, we felt very looked after eventhough the place was packed. The food was..."

Celia Chan

"A great social venue located in the heart of the Auckland Viaduct. With ships docked within reach, the City Sails is on full display at HeadQuarters..."

John Loau

"1st time to spend friday late night at this place with my daughter in law, son and his friends. Was a good and satisfying night, food and drinks are..."

Arlene Barraca

"Great spot overlooking the viaduct. Fantastic food that was enjoyed by all. Well catered for our kids too. Our staff member who looked after us on..."

Glen Raven

"Went there on a Friday night and I thought it was gonna be super busy but it was alright. Had a really time there with my..."

Ximena A

Monsoon Poon Akl Ltd

86/100 (3756 ratings)

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"Had a fantastic night last night with my husband's colleagues. The ambience of this place is nice. Even though it was busy, service was prompt and..."

Snappy Panda

"nice location by the viaduct and convienently next to the downtown parking building. Food comes out fast and we enjoyed the wontons and tandoori lamb..."

bobbyanderson10

"(Visited on 20 September 2023, reviewed on 21 September 2023) My friends and I went for dinner at this place. It has beautiful decor, and the food..."

Hasha Samarasekera

"Love the decor of this restaurant. The food was ok. Service could be better. Eg, topping up our wine and..."

Jo Yap

"If you want to have a get together with friends , then this a very good place to be in Auckland CBD . Food was average , Service was good , staff was..."

Haneet bhardwaj

"The atmosphere was lively and it was such a a great place to have a catch up with friends and family. Great Décor, welcomed by a lovely member of..."

Duncan Tang

"Great food. Lots of variety. Service needs improvement. Food was great with a menu for..."

Mani Kaul

"Terrific food and bar Great staff. Must visit for full kiwi..."

Greg Close

"Had a lovely meal here. Absolute fantastic service. We had Alanah who went above and beyond to make our night enjoyable. The food was exceptional, I..."

Joanne Hosie

"Yummy food and mocktails. Wonderful vibe. Singapore noodles with firecracker chicken is amazing. Try the colonial mocktail..."

Shadiya Shaleen

"Been going there for years but not many times a year. Every time the whole group raved about the delicious food and the good friendly service. A must..."

Andre de Wet

"Delicious food with great atmosphere. The staff were great. Food was incredible and most of our dishes had spice and yummy flavors. They..."

Sam Julian

"This place is so good I’m leaving this review as I eat. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is definitely a must..."

Noor Gharbo

"hopping lil spot in the CBD that makes decent bowl of laksa and perfectly poaches prawns. their kitchen has a wok side and a tandoor side which is..."

Andrew Kumar

"AMAZING FOOD AND AMAZING SERVICE. -WILL I VISIT AGAIN? YES -WOULD I RECOMMEND OTHERS?..."

EASYMONEY DAGGER

"One of my favorite places to eat! Food is absolutely amazing and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. Would give 10 stars if possible! Can't..."

Jessica Philpott-Green

"Best food we have had in Auckland yet. Definitely recommend. You won’t..."

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Prego Restaurant

88/100 (3722 ratings)

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"My husband and I love Prego! Every time we have been here we have never been disappointed. The pizza and pasta is delicious and the sticky date..."

Emmaus Courtney

"Haven't been to Prego for a couple of years now, but nothing has changed - the quality here is top notch - both food and service. Perfect place for..."

Adam Chui

"Came here for lunch on a weekend. Was happy to see a fullhouse. Staff was very attentive, service was excellent. Beautiful food as we have expected...."

Ken Wong

"Love love love! One of my favorite restaurants in Auckland! Food, drinks, prices, service. Amazing at everything...."

Sophia Ignateva

"After so long, we finally came to Prego for a late lunch.We ordered the surf&turf and the pappardelle for mains and the bruschette as..."

João Plácido

"Was expecting this to be a casual dining experience based on what I had read and the prices but wow I was amazed this place is fine dining with..."

Sacha

"Absolutely tasty Pizza. Worth it...."

Parth Amit

"I've already lost count of how many times I've come here. I live and breathe for their duck risotto. All their dishes are superb. I recommend ALL..."

Bella Qian

"Loved the surf and turf, pizza is always amazing, wonderful spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary! Staff are also super on to it..."

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"The first time I visited prego was on my birthday. We ordered pizza pasta and market fish risotto. Serving sizes were great and the staff were quite..."

Courtney Shalls

"Amazing pastas! Everything was so delicious. Their belini is heaven! Definitely coming..."

FoodiesTable

"Consistently delicious food here. Their pizzas are amazing and the service is impeccable. Great tasting Italian..."

Chan Can Eat

"Had a last minute dinner here when our initial dinner venue choice closed early. We didn’t have too long of a wait for a table but the restaurant..."

Riddhi

"Dined here with a group of five friends. Since Prego doesn’t do reservations I was a bit concerned there would a long wait time, we arrived around..."

Kelly

"The Zuppa di Pesci soup tasted amazing! Every else very..."

Richard Liu

"Being an new runner on Metro Top 50, I was very excited to try out Prego.Arriving at the courtyard, I was surrounded by an energetic..."

Lucy

"Everything just perfect. It was so..."

Kiki

"I make my review based off what you get in the same price point and in the location. Good food and service, which is what you'd expect from this..."

Rao

"I came to Prego for lunch with my brother and my boyfriend. The man who was at the front of the house was extremely considerate and a lovely person..."

Sharon Louie

"Our favourite local spot, great service, never fall in standard, except one time, I think she is a intern last Saturday lunch time. It's not that..."

Foodie Album

"Had the pie it was amazing! My partner had the calzone, such a generous portion. Great food &..."

Charlotte

"Prego is an Auckland instituion. It's reliable and consistently delivers outstanding food and service. I've always had a 10/10 experience at Prego on..."

Ziggyscratch

"If you love italian food, this one is a must! Beside food is amazing, the service is spectacular and you just feel like in heaven! I loved the..."

Heloisa Moreira Lima

"Great service and environment. Food is great, but quite salty for me and friend as well. In terms of price, it is a bit pricey for it's amount. For..."

Charis Yang

"Valentines day dinner @prego_restaurant_nz 😊 ordered the fettuccine alfredo, roasted duck risotto and a garlic bread on the side. Hands down the..."

Guilty_eatsnz

"Was invited to dinner at Prego with a group of friends and we all absolutely loved it! The calamari is delicious and the calzone is a must..."

Mashed_Potato

"All too often when you order Italian in NZ you get a balls up that is often no where near what you would get in Italy. Not at Prego in Ponsonby. I..."

Dave Williams

"Prego never disappoints. Returned for my birthday and the servicing was amazing. They even came out with a candle on my dessert which I thought was..."

Little Foodie

"Had the squid and duck risotto and my partner had the pizza. Partner absolutely loves the pizza from here and I can say the exact same about my..."

Kealy Mathews

"Went to Prego for lunch.The food was amazing! I had the chefs special, grilled Kingfish risotto with a pear and parmesan salad.I..."

Brizzle

"Where do I begin? Had a lovely evening, and it only kept getting better here! The bartender was very friendly and recommended the right drinks to..."

Vasundhara Krishnan

"came here for the first time a few months ago and was highly impressed. amazing atmosphere, staff are very friendly and food comes out pretty..."

Samuel

"Was a little disappointed when we got there to find out there was an hour wait on a table, however this place is definitely worth it! If I am back in..."

Erin.monckton99

"Best risotto in town! Melted Parmesan mixed with duck and mushroom created a godly taste, damn yummy. Their oysters, meatballs and Italian wines were..."

Tanz

"Amazing food and amazing service!We weren’t too sure what to get when we came but the staff were really nice and helped us with our..."

Prashant Datt

"Prego in ponsonby is always super busy and we were quite lucky to get a table without a reservation. I always enjoy coming to Prego as they..."

Jenny Da

"Amazing food and service. Such a beautiful place.The food was a little bit salty (my own doing) but still delicious.Will be back..."

Saasha

"I was sceptical about Prego. I heard so much hype that I wasn’t too sure why. But I can now understand why! The staff at Prego are lovely and..."

Karen

"Looking for authentic Italian? This is the place! Would definitely say their pasta is better than the pizza even though both were really good. The..."

Food.review.nz

"Food: 4/5Ambience: 3/5Staff: 4/5Service: 4/5Went on a week day for a quiet dinner after being referred by a friend who is a..."

Simon Lee

"Came here in a group of around 10, I had the Seafood Linguini. The photo doesn’t give the dish enough credit, it was generously packed with fatty..."

Emily Gossen

"We came early to grab a spot and it was a good thing we did. The restaurant became busy very fast as the night arrived. The food is top notch quality..."

Vanessa Gao

"Came by for dinner. We didn't book but it wasn't too full since we were able to get a table outside. Really interesting items on the menu which made..."

Benedict Uy

"Delicious Italian food and a nice wine list. Went here with a friend of mine and we shared some mains. Our stake was cooked perfectly and melted in..."

Alex Butenko

"My friend and I went in during lunch break and it was a full house! Just managed to get a table inside this day. We didn’t plan to get..."

G1k

"With the lively atmosphere at Prego, stepping inside instantly calls for a lovely dining experience. All the staff were extremely polite and..."

Carley Peng

"Great food and service! Request a table outside, as inside gets very loud.Plenty of vegetarian options which was great, not much vegan for my..."

Lara Jacobs

"But, like, have you had the duck risotto? You should. Like, 100%. You should definitely try the duck risotto. Have you been to Prego? ‘Cause I..."

Nicola Alice May

"Love this place because it's relaiable. Open from 12 till late so good for late lunches! Parking is good. They don't take..."

Katerina

"Best place for the Alfredo chicken pasta, it’s yum. Good service and also good place for dining. One of my favorite spots on Ponsonby. Casual and..."

BelaIna

"Popped into Prego to see what the fuss is about. Ordered garlic pizza bread with aioli. Alot of alioli.... but the best i have ever had. Polpette..."

Flippynz

"Went out with family one night for my brother's birthday, so good!Food was great, had the gnocchi and it tasted perfect! Lovely ambience and..."

Nikki

"Great place for some delicious Italian food! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent food, really enjoyed the fetuccine and bianco..."

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"I hadn’t been here for a long time. Prego impressively has never changed the quality of food and service. We all had pasta and they were delicious...."

Chico

"Absolutely love this place - by far one of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland. The place is always packed but their service is consistently..."

Evelyn Chen

"The Duck All'Anatra will change your lifeThe Duck All'Anatra will change your lifeThe Duck All'Anatra will change your..."

Ryan Gibb

"Prego has been a Ponsonby staple for quality Italian for at least 2 decades and never fail to deliver . A friend of ours from overseas decided to..."

Richie Chewy

"We went there last night for my birthday first time dining there due to all the great reviews ! They don’t take small group bookings wish..."

Foodie5

"Be far one of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland! The service was amazing and the ambiance was 10/10 (strongly recommend sitting outside for..."

Annie Ren

"Anyone who knows me knows that I live to eat Italian food. I will eat it, drink it, snort it, and ingest it pretty much any way I can. I have eaten..."

Audacity 2 Write

"Most flavourful italian food ive ever had in New Zealand. The location it great, service is Amazing, and just the food was good! everything on the..."

S2Psycho

"We came here last night for hens dinner and truly enjoyed our experience .I would say the highlight is their super wait staff. In..."

S&G Take Auckland

"It is one of my favourite italian resturant. Every time I visit here they don’t dissapoint me with the quality of their food. Love their creamy..."

Yuri.kim479

"I have been going to Prego for over 20 years and I would have had over 250+ meals there in my time....The service is exceptional... the..."

Campbell Spencer

"Had a work dinner there. Was a decent place, gets very crowded. I enjoyed their garlic bread. Was very soft and fresh. I ordered the Spaghetti Agaloi..."

Nidhi

"Prego is a long time favourite. We went today for a leisurely ladies lunch and catch up. The food and service was amazing as usual. The weather..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Went here last night for my friend's birthday. The service was great, the place is very busy and the food was amazing. Takes me back to Italy! Prices..."

Marggie Pascua

"Always busy place but always top service and amazing food there. Their pizza is one of the best in Auckland and their pasta and linguine always die..."

Feiran An

"I'm always on the look out for a good pasta.Service here is your usual standard and the ambience is nice and modern. We had the pesce,..."

Jeffie

"We arrived at 7.30 on a Saturday night and it was full , told we would expect a hour wait we left our number and headed up to Mekong baby . Well I..."

Emma Somerfield

"Very pricy but delicious, but i still dont really remember what I ordered... I can't find it on the menu but it was a pasta which had potato and beef..."

Heidi

"My go to Italian restaurant. The food here is absolutely delicious and the service is always really good. Their garlic pizza bread is a good bargain..."

Dxlche

"Absolute favourite. We go here regularly and always love the food. The staff are fabulous and always attentive. Good selection of wines and a menu..."

JP

"Really enjoyed my meal last night, first visit to this institution in maybe 3 or 4 years and pleased to say the standard hasn't dipped.First of..."

David

"One of my absolute favourite restaurants in Auckland. Not only are the staff constantly helpful and friendly, but the food is amazing. I've never had..."

Justin Boswell

"Great ambience, amazing food and great service (special mention to Jason). Loved the garlic pizza bread, duck risotto and the pizzas. One of the must..."

Pooja Pamula

"Prego The service seemed to start out shaky. We walked in and stood in a lost manner without being greeted until we happen to see the rest..."

Fiona Holden

"I had soup of the day. It was delicious. My partner had spaggetti bol. We also ordered the garlic bread it was so flaverful! The service waa great..."

Gemma Leigh

"Having visited this lovely restaurant for two valentines days in a row now, I can safely say I enjoy the experience each time. A wonderful place..."

Hangry Viz

"Very busy place but the staff dont forget to serve you. The waiter was awesome. Very entertaining and knew everything about the menu. Delicious..."

Pooja Karan

"Yummo!!! We came on Saturday night which was really busy. Got a seat after a half hour and ordered our food. I had the lamb ragu tagliatelle -..."

Thekittaysmeow

"I am so sad I forgot to take photos. Just amazing proper Italian food with beautiful flavours and not so rich that it makes you feel sick. I had the..."

Jasveen Kaur

"It was busy when I went there and the food came to me less than 20 minutes which is very good for how much staff were working the people in it. Very..."

Pauline Abeleda

"Went here for lunch. It is an experience I will never forget. The wait staff were amazing. Very friendly and attentive. The food was to die for! The..."

Payal

"Luv pregos pizzas but if your always left with pizza left over order a kids size if you are a fussy eater like myself, pro tip. Noise level can be..."

Jess-Louise Holmes

"Pregos very popular so get in quick if your hungry. Very lucky to have got a table at 6pm on a Sunday night...yes a Sunday! But it's easy to see why..."

Caroline Barrett

"Yum ! Service 10/10Food 10/10Atmosphere 8/10Delicious food and great service. What more could you ask for ?I had a..."

Foodie Feels

"We visited Prego for the first time on Saturday August 13th. We've been local for more years than we care to count so couldn't believe it's taken us..."

Tony Harper

"Would have to be the best Spicy Prawn Risotto I have ever experienced. Service was great, quick and clear. Had a yummy glass of cloudy bay sav to..."

Rachel Benge

"Consistently delicious. Great service - the staff seem to know whether you're in a hurry or on a casual business lunch and adjust their service and..."

Chelsea

"Have visited this place a handful of times now, definitely one of the best Italian restaurant in Auckland. Everything from the cocktails, to the..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Little place in Tuscany (sort of) in Ponsonby,.Great food, Gnocchi was amazing and being a total duck obsessed freak the duck was perfect..."

Alwayseating

"I've been to Prego twice now and I am going again. Of the Italian staples Auckland has I would keep this in my book for a long time. It's a strong..."

A Libra Perspective

"Last weekend I had a bit to celebrate, so we had to choose a special place to go to. We chose Prego based on a dish offered on their menu, which was..."

Vivi S

"I absolutely love Prego. 5/5 always for me.Despite its aesthetic, it's actually a casual family friendly restaurant. You feel at home and..."

Louise MacNaughton

"I have travelled in Italy and to be honest Prego's food was better then a lot of food I tried in Italy. The service was excellent we went for a..."

Lilly Christine

"The food is ALWAYS great at Prego, dinner or lunch we have never had a less than perfect meal. Love going here, there is a lovely welcoming family..."

JP

"Went on a Saturday night and got a table and served straight away. The waiter was really helpful and explained the menu as required. Ordered the..."

Natasha

"I wasn't blown away by Prego the way I expected to be.After reading the rave reviews I definitely thought the food would be tastier.I..."

Britney Beeby

"Enter Prego, one of the finest Italian bistros located on the Posonby strip in Auckland since 1986. We arrived around 8pm on a Friday, the music was..."

Misherue

"Prego had been my go to resturaunt ever since my parents took me here as a kid. The place is always buzzing, great atmosphere and the staff are very..."

Harrison Davidson

"Just a great place to go we sat in the courtyard and it was fantastic.Food quality is very high , the waiting staff are enthusiastic , fun ,..."

Richard J

"An institution on Ponsonby Rd, what more can I say. This place has old school style, friendly waiters who introduce themselves by name, a classic..."

Frank

"Prego is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland with an awesome variety of wines and spirits. The food is absolutely delicious and fresh. Is..."

Nfp

"I noticed today the date on Pregos menu - established 1986 - so they will celebrate 30 years this year & I can see why! This can't be said for many..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland - we couldn't find a fault in our experiences here.Last time we visited we got a table..."

Zamily

"Obsessed with this place. The garlic bread with aioli spread is to die for. Then the pizza. So much great pizza. I don't even look at non pizza..."

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"Have been here twice. First time we went the food was amazing so we ended up going again. The wait staff the first time we went seemed very boring..."

Ryan Megson

"I come here often with my family. Food is good every time but I would never come on my own or with my partner as its slightly pricey but that's the..."

Caitlin Snodgrass

"Wow! Had dinner two weeks ago with my parents :-) lovely service ammmmaaazing meal. I had the oven baked snapper - wow simply wow! So Devine a little..."

Holly Southworth

"My partner and I came here tonight for dinner and drinks are we were very impressed! We sat outside under the heat lamps with fairy lights above us..."

Maddie

"Prego is located in central Ponsonby and is definitely a place people in the area should try! Normally very busy, we managed to grab a table straight..."

Sophie Ly

"Located in the heart of Ponsonby, Prego is an Italian fine dining restaurant serving authentic, traditional Italian cuisine. Last week I was lucky..."

Sophia

"Consistently good food, ambience and service. Thanks for a yummy lunch yesterday. Snapper and risotto was delicious! Date pudding and ginger ice..."

Thao Nguyen

"Came a couple months ago. The whole not taking bookings thing is a little annoying but that seems to be quite common among restaurants now. Garlic..."

Maia Churichkova

"Lucky enough to be able have been here a few times. Service was warm and welcoming. Calamari is a big YES! ! so tasty and perfectly seasoned. Steak..."

Jotori

"Great lunch and service even with little Thomas in tow. Kids menu, colouring in and including in all without hassle. Food amazing as usual had to..."

Melissa Pond

"Always love dining at Prego! Service is top notch and food is always delish. The waiter got my drink order wrong but it was quickly remedied. I had..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Came here for a family lunch- Great spot food was very rich but I ordered something out of the ordinary for me. Will be back was pretty good..."

Chloe-Mae

"Amazing Italian food ! Best in Auckland by far! Had an original margarita pizza! Yum ! Also went and had the special pie they had on their winter..."

Tafara Chaparanganda

"Legendary dining spot! Great Italian done right! Good for a good summers evening ! Top selection of wine and still has the best pizzas by farSarah..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"One of those places you can always depend on! Great ambience and good service. It's constantly busy at Prego so don't be surprised if you have to..."

HJ

"Prego is a long time family favourite and home to the worlds greatest lasagne. We've tried most of the menu and have never been disappointed with our..."

Paige Eriwata

"My friend and I decided to dine here tonight as we wanted to know what the hype was about. Prego is arguably one of the best Italian restaurants in..."

Mat

"Good place for lunch. Nice looking restaurant in a great location. I had the duck risotto which was delectable even if a tad too salty. The staff are..."

Meg McGimpsey

"I went to Prego with a friend who was visiting from overseas. We decided on prego after searching for a place we hadn't been to before. The service..."

Lisa V

"Amazing! The atmosphere hits you as soon as you walk in. Buzzing with people, you're pretty much ensured immediately you're going to have a good..."

Laura Hunt

"LOVE LOVE LOVE! This place is an absolute gem, I have never in my whole life in New Zealand, had Italian food this amazing. I had the spaghetti..."

Monique Porteous

"I had been wanting to go to Prego for some time after hearing really good feedback from colleagues and friends.My partner and I decided to..."

Ali

"This is a favourite 'Go to' spot for our family Birthdays. Love the Fettuccine Alfredo! Never had a bad meal here! Sometimes there's quite a wait and..."

Laura And Peli

"I've dined here over 10 times and it's great every single time. Also get takeaway since it's just a small walk from my place. Pepperoni pizza and..."

Blaine Stevenson

"Hopped over to prego after dinner at Blue breeze Inn just cause I heard rave reviews about their desserts...and they do live up to it. The ambience..."

Jay

"Ponsonby has so many new eateries that its easy to overlook the old ones. Prego is an example (It started in the 80’s). I went many years ago and..."

Duncan Galletly

"After dinner at Ponsonby's new Street Food Collective we headed to Prego for dessert.As usual they were busy, & there was a 30 minute wait for..."

Andi Jandal

"Friendly service, quick to make and a good atmosphere, a fav place of mine to go! Calamari is done really good and their desserts are super..."

Sinéad Rose Stayton

"Going to Prego is like going to an Italian house on a Sunday afternoon. Busy and loud, warm and cozy, comfortable and friendly and full of every..."

Gabriela

"Went here last night with one of my cousins. We ordered the Spaghetti Bolognese, Fettuccine Alfredo and bruschetta (can't remember which bruschetta)...."

Tiffany Sua

"A great atmosphere here, with exceptional food and service. Last time it was incredibly busy, so we ordered takeaway pizzas. We ordered the pollo..."

Emma

"If your after something more than mainstream Italian this is the place for you. Good fast fresh food that consistently impresses. I love any version..."

Samir Ranchhod

"Delicious Italian food!! Came here a while back to celebrate my anniversary and it was a lovely evening. The lasagne was delicious - quite easily the..."

Anna Ho

"Nice food and atmosphere, think will come and sit outside in summer. Most importantly, really enjoy the service! Recommend Italian foodies to..."

Elise Tan

"So cold / windy! My 3rd time at Prego. The entrée (Salmon ?? Forgot the name) was a bit salty for me. The main lamb loin and steak were quite nice..."

JJJiiiiAn

"The service and food we received at the restaurant were great. Our waiter was quick with his service and he constantly made sure everything was going..."

Hala Caco

"Prego is the closest thing to an Institution of the Auckland Dining scene having been in business at the same site since 1986! Consistency of..."

Tane Nui

"Prego, one of the finest Italian bistro in Auckland, has been a long standing eatery on the Ponsonby stretch since 1986 and it is still a popular..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I can't think of anything to fault them on. My wife and I went on a busy Saturday night for her birthday and even though it was fully packed and..."

Benji Ryken

"We had a wonderful experience here! Waitstaff were all very onto it; our waiter, an American, was very helpful in explaining to us the dishes we were..."

Juliet Ede

"Prego is my all-time favourite restaurant. It has the best wait staff I have experienced in Auckland, the most delicious food, generous portions and..."

Petra

"We had a delicious marinara pizza - my partner raved on and on, ...pressure on for me to make one at home..nope we will just come back to pregos i..."

Tracee

"Best Italian restaurant in Auckland. My family and I come here a lot and the food and service has always been so consistent. The calamari is to die..."

J.T547

"After seeing all the lovely reviews on here me and my friends decided to go there for lunch. We were very happy with our meals! Will definitely go..."

Trin

"I'm always so excited to come back to Prego. It's my go to Italian restaurant and this will probably sound weird but I kinda love the fact that they..."

SS

"Extremely good service and great food! Received a gift voucher for this place from a family friend, and was beyond impressed! Such a great atmosphere..."

Nikita Kumar

"Amazing service great wines I only had pizza and salad but still pretty top..."

Jazz Wilson

"Up to Prego tonight with the kids for a quick dinner. Calamari entree for the adults; ham & cheese pizza for the kids; fish with lightly herbed..."

David Savidan

"One of the best dining experiences we had. The semifreddo is amazing. Also well priced meals and drinks for the..."

Sonam Kumar

"Went here to celebrate mum's birthday as she loves italian food. Every one enjoyed our experience here although my broadbill fish was not very nice,..."

Celeste

"Prego has been around for a long time and I can see why. The food is consistently good and can always be depended on for a delicious Italian meal. ..."

EatsByZee

"After seeing many good reviews and happening upon the area, the boyfriend and I decided to have our shared birthday lunch at Prego.We..."

Grace Hall

"I've walked past Prego many times, but haven't actually eaten there before. Zomato were kind enough to send me a voucher so we went along for lunch..."

Rice & Kai

"Brilliant. Best place in Auckland for lunch on a fine day when one can sit with friends in the spectacular courtyard.Inside can get a bit..."

Marty C

"Awesome lunch again today Prego ! I would eat the Seared Tuna and Veal with mayo and crispy capers on a weekly basis if I could !! Always a fab..."

Jenni Doherty

"Wonderful service from our waitress and delicious variety of food. Highly recommend for a catch up with friends over good wine and atmosphere. Had..."

Ashleigh Green

"Prego: A CLASSICTo quote fashion designer Ingrid Starnes “with so many new restaurants opening in town we are spoilt for choice, but the..."

Geoff Lawson

"The world's best Tiramisu in my opinion! I have been here several times and had many dishes. They food is more or less a hit and a miss but I..."

Halmen Lore

"Food is amazing with a very reasonable price, had the Lamb shank and was cooked perfectly with a side of pumpkin and feta salad, unique yet pulled..."

Neepz706

"Went for a dinner on Sunday night, had Garlic bread, pan fried John dory fish and glass of wine.Fish was cooked perfect, very moist, just what I..."

Janak

"Have been coming here since I was a kid, must be almost 20 years now. It was a treat then, and still is to this day. Always a lively place, have..."

Gabriel Long

"Went with a group of committee members for lunch on Saturday 10-8-2013. Understandably it took a while for the meals to arrive - however once they..."

Shaye Hakaraia

"My partner and I went to Prego on Saturday last week for the second time in three years as we were going to an event later the same evening and had..."

Maryana Hamilton

"Visited for a work lunch with a large group and overall had a really enjoyable experience. My main was the lamb dish which was easily one of the best..."

Donutsam

"Prego is the most consistently fantastic restaurant that I know of. I have been coming here for years. I can never go past the calamari, it truely is..."

Biddy O\'Keefe

"Prego deserves its reputation as an institution in Auckland. Long a feature on the strip in Ponsonby this pace is always consistent and always meets..."

Steve Macdonald

"I have been going to Prego for 15 years now and it has never failed, either in how wonderful the food is or how knowledgable and helpful the staff..."

Kimlash

"I went to Prego for the first time in July 2011 with my family for a leaving dinner. There were 5 of us, including a 12 years old boy. Prego is..."

Stass

"I had my birthday here recently with a group of 13. The restaurant was humming, they don't normally take bookings but reserved a table for us for 15..."

Saleem

"I've only had the pleasure of dining here twice, the second time 2 weeks ago. The food is always fresh, well presented and very tasty. The pizza's..."

Lou

"Such a great place! I always know that the food will be perfect and the specials are always to be tried! (love the pies! Fish and beef both great!)..."

Joy

"The food was absoutley awesome - probably the best I've had! and the service to match was awesome too!Go here for a dining..."

Tracy Leanne Love

"Always a favourite, service has always been fantastic and we have never had to wait as long as we are advised. Food is great and so reasonably..."

Food Critic

"Went a couple of weekends ago with some friends for dinner. We didn't have to wait the advised hour for a table, and the food was excellent. OUr..."

Sarah Bronte

"You can't fault the service and the is food excellent. There was a group of six of us including two kids who ate off the kids menu. Our..."

David Boshier

"I have been eating at Prego since about 1986. We have been there at least two or three times a year ever since. We have celebrated numerous special..."

Rob Clarke

"Good quality and authentic Italian menu , much much better than your "typical" tried and tested worn out Italian cliche menu.Very good service ,..."

JulieB

"Love Prego! Service great, Food delicious but unpretentious. Can be a little loud during peak times tho but i think this adds to the "vibe". Also..."

Catherine

"Have been slowly working my way through Prego's wine list every week for the last year. Have just finished the stickies.Starting on the menu next..."

Janine Dodd

"Was lucky enough to go to Prego on Saturday night, enjoyed every minute from the funny bartender to every last drop of the Grasshopper Rock Pinot..."

Sarahj

"Prego is about as old as my wife's car and still continues to achieve a level of excellence day after day.Having eaten there at least 4..."

Love Food

"Absolutely delightful!I went to Prego for lunch with my boyfriend yesterday and took the only free table for two in the courtyard. The..."

Theresa Chan

"The best Italian place in Auckland.Me and my bf are a regular.Never had a bad meal.Always excellent service.Georgous fish..."

Sarah

"I went to Prego with my family last year. It was a fairly cold night, and because it was so incredibly busy (you are not allowed to book), we had to..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Prego, one of the finest Italian bistro in Auckland, has been a long standing eatery on the Ponsonby stretch since 1986 and it is still a popular..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Best meal I have had in Auckland! Got the chicken scallopini dish and ordered a side of beans with feta and almond. Little bit noisy but the food is..."

Tessa Hall

"I never thought too much of Italian food, I always believed it to be rustic home cooking, but Prego definitely shows you how great Italian cuisine..."

Auckland Food Tours

"With all the distractions of the new and exciting restaurant openings, I had forgotten about an old favourite. A voucher from Zomato was the perfect..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"I came here for lunch with a friend and we ordered the Vitello Tonnato- seared tuna, roasted veal, crispy caper and mayonnaise, and the Buccatini all..."

Heartshrooms

"I had a good dining experience at Prego - well presented Italian food, the restaurant was very tastefully decorated and the service was excellent...."

Danny

"Stunning starter of fresh whitebait on diced potato and capers. Extremely tasty and a more generous portion size which when eating those little..."

Patsy McIntosh

"We went for team lunch and the place was buzzing and had a great vibe. The staff are nice and attentive, no complains on service, even though they..."

Hitesh Patel

"Went today for hubby's Christmas do. Ihh what a day. Lovely company we had and great food. From thw wine to the dessert. Thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Thembie Nkosi

"I've had one of, if not the most amazing dining experience in Auckland, here in Prego. Everything is perfect, the ambiance is intimate but not too..."

Falencia Naoenz

"One of the best restaurant in Auckland. As they don’t accept reservations and have very limited on site parking, we have been put off to come. This..."

Kevin

"Parking: 2/5 It's Ponsonby Rd, you can't really expect much parking besides street parking Food was amazing and comparable to the pasta I've had in..."

Emi Lee

"4 dishes for $104 for 2 people, both me and my friend are quite full. My favorite is the entrée, different layers of flavors combine together and..."

Huang Laura

"We had the most scrumptious food and service. Definitely going back, didnt even have to wait that..."

Eva Paton

"Walked by on a Monday afternoon looking some where for lunch with my partner and saw they were almost full on 1:00 pm Monday LOL. So we decided to..."

StayAwhileandEaT

"You have to wait for 30-40 minutes if you choose to sit inside, but it's worth your wait. The last time I visited was a crazy rainy run, and the..."

John Chiu

"Loved the food here! Pasta is one of the best in Auckland. Ordered the seafood linguini- really fresh and great combination of seafood. Pizza was..."

L L

"Thank you Prego ! We were a large group of handful girls and usually not easy to keep all happy. But I can say everything was great. Lovely yummy..."

sepideh Delavari

"Ambience is great. Food was fantastic. Service was excellent. What else can I say? Highly..."

Andrew Wu

"The best Italian food in Ponsonby! Extremely busy place but food was great!! Excellent customer care, waitress was very caring and efficient, and..."

Thilal Pandith

"Will come back every time. They are not cheap, but the food is heavenly, and the staff is super..."

Shaun O'Reilly

"Amazing food well priced and the staff were really friendly and happy. Will definitely return..."

Michael Larman

"I had an amazing dinner date at the popular restaurant "Prego." It was a Tuesday evening, and despite the day, it was a bit challenging to secure a..."

Michael Kang

"It was such a great dinner we had here. The food was amazing, and so were the staff. Super friendly, very attentive and very professional. The..."

Mansour Ganji

"This restaurant is a MUST! The best food I ate in Auckland. Everything we tried was wonderful and delicious. It has gluten free options. Try to..."

Sophie Magnalardo

"Dinner here was an absolute feast! Extremely busy for a Monday night but everything was worth the wait. The cocktails were also extremely tasty and a..."

Jina Hong

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