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Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar

90/100 (6911 ratings)

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Mid-range

"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.

Ortolana

87/100 (3378 ratings)

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"Kids love their ice cream, handy when doing shopping in town. Friendly service and tasty..."

Rex Chen

"Loved their food and very nice services from the..."

Al La Carte

"Extremely nice for a lil' date. Excellent food as expected and offering probably the most unique flavours for breakfast. Light, rich and fresh. The..."

Ken Wong

"Rating 4.0 Great fresh modern New Zealand cuisine. A number of my colleagues recommended this place as one of their favourite restaurants in..."

Manz

"Always love the dessert and the ambience in..."

Zein

"Had a lovely Sunday lunch.Market fish was full of flavours. Lamb gnocchi was really good, rich and full of amazing flavours. Gnocchi melted in our..."

PK

"Relatively healthy and very fresh food served at Ortolana. I came here for lunch with my boyfriend and we both left satisfied. We got the piadina..."

Sharon Louie

"Beautiful place to dine in. Very intimate in the evening and looks fresh in its garden setting during the day. Wonderful service and food...."

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"Cosy, felt welcomed by the staff members. Very polite . I have this thing for Gnocchi and it was delicious. Ordered Kumara Gnocchi..."

Michelle Chua

"I took my seat and not long was attended by the lovely staff. Sooo yummy and satisfying! I love this small restaurant, will come again soon..."

Karla Faviana

"Yummy food and good service. Great selection and quality for vegetarian food! Tables are a little small for three people sitting at a table..."

Jammin

"We first paid a visit to Ortolana for a cheeky mid-week dinner to satisfy our pasta cravings, and our (great) expectations were easily exceeded. It's..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Lovely ambience it is a glass house like setting. We came in to relax our foot and ordered two soda. They were both surprisingly delicious,..."

Charis Yang

"Came in tonight after uni to catch up with high school friends. Originally wanted to go to Orleans for their mac'n'cheese and fried chicken waffles..."

Rosanne Choy

"Very nice ambience. Suitable for celebration 🥳 went there on Mother’s Day with my mom for dinner and we are definitely loving their food! The..."

Annie Low

"Spectacular location with delicious food, perfect plating for the start of great instagram photos! The staff was very attentive and friendly, I..."

Jason Su

"I always come to this restaurant for dinner. One dish I ordered the most frequently is market fish. What kind of market fish they served is depending..."

Will Nono

"Went here for me and my partner 1st anniversary; the service by the stuff was really professional and well spoken. Greet us and took us to our table..."

Mandagrey898

"Delicate little restaurant located in Britomart. The interior is modernly decorated with a intimate setting. It’s also lovely sit in the garden..."

Lucy

"My partner and I have been coming here for a while now and love it every time. It is an absolutely wonderful setting with an outdoor space full of..."

Matchstick Reviews

"What a wonderful find!I was walking nearby, I saw the outdoor setting, the fairy lights, the glass tables... and I felt it had a good..."

Arnaud Michelin

"Been here a few times, the food is amazing. It is one of my favorite locations to go to. 100% would recommend. They have a seasonal menu and would go..."

Tong Ly

"After walking around looking for a place to eat for about 40 minutes we stumbled on this place quite by accident and I am pleased that we stopped...."

Saskia Halleen

"Had dinner here a few months ago and I still remember how amazing it was! The ashed sirloin was wonderful with the crunch of the asparagus, not too..."

Stacey

"The location is great and the atmosphere is near perfect - Ortolana perfectly pulls of a beautiful restaurant in a garden sort of vibe. As is to be..."

Jay

"I have been here several times for breakfast and always delicious, yesterday I went for lunch with a group of colleagues, I had the Octopus as entree..."

Cesar Luis

"Met up with my cousin and aunt here and had an early breakfast in the weekend. It was around 8AM when I arrived and there were a few tables both..."

G1k

"Beautiful place for brunches, wonderful ambience with an awesome location. Great selection of brunch food with lots of options for vegetarians. Had..."

Marnelli

"Great spot in britomart. Busy even on a tuesday. Tomato basil and mozzarella piadina was fantastic, if only there was more! Agria gnocci also..."

Flippynz

"Lovely service, great deco, nice and super friendly staff. Great indoor and outdoor seating and delicious cocktails. I had a lamb and kumara meal..."

Amorita Maharaj

"I came here with a friend on a very nice and peaceful Friday midday. We were greeted on entrance and seated by the outdoor heating. I ordered the..."

Aimee

"At the centre of Auckland exists this amazing gem.Amazing design and atmosphere with a friendly and careful staff.We ordered the spaghetti,..."

João Plácido

"Great place for breakfastLoved the food ( the omelet was the pick for me) and the service was fast and friendly. I’ll be back next time I’m..."

Tim A

"Best place for Italian food in town. I fall in love with their market fish no matter how many times I have it. The atmosphere and interior design of..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Loved the food - prepared with pride and love and lots of focus given on fresh seasonal produce. Every single element in the dish is well thought..."

R-Dee Roche

"This is one of my favourite restaurants – the menu changes often and the quality is always amazing. Kitchen is open plan and the flavours that..."

Vicki Corless Brown

"Ortolana is just gorgeous. A cozy interior with spacious, adequate seating in the heart of Britomart. Dusk was an accidentally wonderful time for..."

Raj Singh

"Part of the Hip Group, this location is very similar to the other restaurants in that it focuses on fresh seasonal produce.Menu is well thought..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Incredible place. The service is really good and the ambiance is amazing. Its a casual, light and bubbly vibe as well as very pleasing to the eye. I..."

Veronica Te

"Came here for lunch and was blown away by the meal and service. The lovely lady at the front of the restaurant accommodated our last minute..."

Stacey

"Food is excellent here, always used to go there for breakfast not to busy in the mornings so could get a seat inside. Atmosphere is..."

Soph M

"Came here for resturaunt month for the past 2 years! Very delicious and excellent service. The atmosphere is also quite chilled and welcoming...."

Angela

"Went their on a Friday for after work drinks. Had some snacks. The place gets real busy. Music was good, service very friendly n food was..."

Naziminator

"Love the seating and the decoration inside this wooden restaurant. Staffs were nice. Ordered a glass of home made chia seeds soda which was good. It..."

"Beautifully decorated. I love the touch of olive oil, pepper and sea salt given to us so we were free to season. We got the Chicken Cotoletta,..."

Oksana Zhang

"I love the ambience of the outside dining here. This is such a pretty place to eat. I only ordered the kale and apple smoothie while here but it was..."

Cardyff Hill

"Love the place in Britomart. And food were great but quite expensive. Ortolana's drinks are lit! 👌🏻 My favourite was their shakes. Very..."

EAT Girl 👑

"Came here for the 2 course $25 lunch menu for restaurant month! It's better if you book because it does get busy during lunchtimes. Had the chicken..."

Jason Zhang

"We went here for a birthday meal. Over all I loved everything about this place. The atmosphere hummed but not overly loud throughout the evening, the..."

Becks Fielding

"Great food and customer service. We waited for not long and our food was right in front of us. Awesome decor both inside and outside, especially the..."

Tanvi Kumar Rao

"Have dined here several times and it's consistently lovely. My boyfriend and I love the chicken cotoletta dish, especially with all the kale piled..."

AucklandEater

"Great service. Great food. End of story. The gnocchi changes seasonally, the second and last photo are two different seasons of gnocchi...."

Dxlche

"This is a place where my bestie and I come for celebrations or when we have an URGE to spoil ourselves 🤣. It's somewhere that's top of my list for..."

Charmaine

"Dropped in here for a coffee on a rainy day. Do ask them about the coffee of your choice as it may not be listed on the menu. I had my favourite one..."

Deepinder Bahia

"Food quality and presentation were very good. But it took looong time that my partner's dish was served for some reason. It finally came when I..."

MAYA　

"If you are into European fusion food, you should go here! The service was perfect and the waiters were very attentive with you. This is a..."

Lewiaga

"''Twas a Fridate for and we just wanted to have good place to eat. The staff who greeted us is nice and welcoming. Although the outdoor seating was..."

Vino Noir Zuniga

"What a lovely place! We came for an early dinner. The ambience is relaxing and service great. We ordered the market fish and short ribs which both..."

Sasha Williams

"Lovely atmosphere, cool lighting and tasty food about sums up this place. I had the pan roasted fish and it was quite good. The wine pairing was..."

SDeans

"I took my mum here on a Sunday for brunch.Atmosphere was lovely but you are sitting very close to the other table.Food was excellent and..."

Shell

"Ortolana is a high class Italian restaurant with a fantastic layout and comfy furniture. The food was great given that this is a high end restaurant,..."

Sylvester Kuo

"This is another one of my favourite go-to places. The Hip Group have really got their restaurants down to a T. Great ambience, great staff and great..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Ambience was good, service was friendly and quick. Had a great time with friends. The dessert was nothing spectacular. I should have stuck with a..."

I_like_pickles

"Been there with friends two month ago. It was a great experience overall. My friend made a reservation and when I reached there 10 minutes earlier,..."

Silvia Fang

"Went here last night with a big group of friends for dinner for a hens night. The restaurant itself is really nice and open with a gorgeous outdoor..."

Alysha Bower

"Absolutely love this place! They have great food, with fresh produce and amazing drinks to match! It's simple and delicious and it was..."

Pareen

"Went here for a late night dine on Thursday night. It was still very busy even though it was 8pm (always a good sign). The decor was beautiful and..."

Bella Qian

"Another one of Hip Groups successful ventures. Ortolana is such a beautiful restaurant, with a European flair.I love Hip Group restaurants..."

Charlene Weaver

"Really nice light lunch in summer. They used to put too much salt in pasta so I asked them to make the pasta without salt this time. And it was..."

Poppingcandy

"Food: last time I had a beef agnolotti dish which was delicious, with complex and delicious seasoning. All food was beautifully presented and..."

Will Scalioni

"You can always count on this restaurant to serve up delicious, quality and fresh dishes. Together with the great ambience the britomart place..."

ShoRt

"Meaning ‘market gardener’ in Italian, Ortolana which is situated within the hustle and bustle of Britomart is an elegant, contemporary space...."

Hungry Auckland

"The food portions were very small and expansive. But tasted good.We ordered a beef, a pasta and a chicken. Only 3 thin slices of beef..."

Cindy Ong

"Even the restaurant is just sitting beside the milse, I haven't got chance to try it before. I loved the Beef pasta, thanks for the cute waiter's..."

Megan Yang

"Went to try the "restaurant of the month" special $25 menu include beef short rib with agnolotti & Gelato on a stick, the agnolotti is basically a..."

Chelsea

"One of the coolest places in Auckland. Love the architecture and the way they deal with the ingredients, using local and fresh products.I..."

Diogo Reck

"Feeling particularly opulent, our group decided to adventure past our usual budget of $10-14 lunches for Ortolana.We ordered the Market..."

Medium_Rare

"Had two dishes for $ 26.00 as a light dinner. Corned beef is a special dish, I tasted sweet flavor of red cabbage and strong flavor of mustard from..."

Michelle Hwang

"I went here on my last evening in Auckland and it did not disappoint. It had very fresh produce and you could tell the produce used were in season as..."

ItstartswithaC

"You must go here. Food is beautiful, healthy, tasty and looks as pretty as a picture. Big sis & I went favourites were the fig dish & the handmade..."

Louise

"The "fancy" dining @Britomart.Great customer service, the best wines, food.🌿You can experience the modern dishes in nice and..."

Mariko Sakurai

"I liked the taste of food but the portion was not enough for me starving. I had to eat another dinner at home. If you have enough money to eat out..."

Lisa Kim

"Great service and lovely atmosphere. Five of us had lunch here along with a bottle of champagne. All really enjoyed our meals. I had the gnocchi...."

I Love Food

"Enjoyed breakfast there. I had the older and it was fantastic. Good selection on green teas. Nice atmosphere and speedy service. What else to say?..."

MrJan

"GOALS AND DREAMS 💕😍✨. It's been a 4 year dream of mine to go here and I finally achieved that, I was worried I had hyped it up too much in my..."

Monique Porteous

"Wonderful place, beautiful desserts (I had the cherry chocolate cake!), and my friends and I could not be happier with our cocktail & peach and..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"I came here in the weekend with a friend for brunch. I've been here once before but it was a long time ago. We first ordered drinks and we..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Went for brunch with my family today and the service and atmosphere was lovely! Coffee was superb! The only down side was our food, the food was..."

Eléna MacEwan

"Much like it’s nearby sister properties Rosie and The Store, Ortolana delivers healthy hipster cuisine with ingredients sourced from their own..."

Zoe Bowker

"Had a lovely overall experience here last weekend. Wait staff were excellent, serving us sparkling water on arrival and seating us quickly and in a..."

Jess

"I regularly visit Ortolana. It's always busy, charming and the staff are well equipped for the footfall. It's lovely to sit outdoors in the..."

Michal Rebecca

"Beautiful space, fresh and modern menu. House made bread was dense and delicious, and the service was personable and warm. There are woollen rugs..."

Brunching Around

"I really want to love this place I really do. first time i went with my friends and the waitress was very kind and explained to us the whole menu...."

Issie

"This review is based on coffee alone. We have been here for coffee meetings several times now. It is a gorgeous cafe in the Pavillions in Britomart...."

Fiona M

"We had been wanting to visit this wee restaurant for some time. We had been put off by the thought of finding parking, but it was incredibly easy...."

B D H

"Second time here in 6 months and if anything the food seems to have improved. The fish taretare starter was an excellent combination of freshness,..."

Lee Marshall

"Quality over quantity Plates seems small for the price but it's seriously so delicious Usually very busyFriendly staff and..."

Thegreeats

"For entree - the dry cured pork with fried bread has a super delish tuscan butter spread, and was much tastier than the more subtle summer squash..."

Food Baby

"Great service and nicely presented organic breakfast! The portion kinda looked too small but it was just enough to feel full! Seasoned perfectly and..."

Jay

"Ortolana is always a nice place to sit down for a light meal if you aren't feeling too hungry. The dishes are fresh and always very green. However if..."

Jenny Da

"So modern and elegant - Ortolana is definitely a place you can't walk past without thinking you must go there next time. During the day, the outdoor..."

Misty

"We went to Ortolana for lunch early Dec with a couple of friends. I was very much looking forward to visit since I had heard such nice things about..."

Anne F

"Have been here for the second time and had the omelette with ricotta and zucchini, which was nice, but a little bland. The middle seemed a lot of egg..."

Isi

"nice spot in the heart of Britomart, went with old colleagues for dinner, we ordered fish, chicken and beef, the food is sensational. I've ordered..."

Chelsea Chian

"I use to love ortolana when they first debut. Sadly I think the creativeness and standard of the place is not as good as it used to be. I..."

Travels4Food

"Went here last night for dinner. Second time I have eaten here. Service was excellent. Food was all very tasty. Setting very pleasant.We..."

Avi

"I am in absolute love with this place; its very rare for me to give out 5 star ratings but I have for Ortolana. In the heart of Britomart amongst..."

Caroline Barrett

"Lunch here was so good! Tried the organic Crumbed chicken an kale with lard roasted potatoes! and gnocchi was very fresh also and spring veg, grains..."

Paris

"Have been to ortolana for breakfast but not for lunch. I'll admit I was a bit intimidated by the fancy names for most of the dishes but I decided to..."

India Shores

"Yet another stunning eatery by HipGroup. I can't believe it took me so long to visit but I'm so glad I finally did! We arrived mid morning..."

Laura Hunt

"Amazing service and cute quiet setting for Britomart! It's one place you can eat outside or in and still hear the conversation at the table.We..."

Jaffa

"What a beautiful restaurant. Been here twice and both times was amazing! A stand out dish was the fazzoletti with cumin roasted beet, feta whip and..."

Julia

"Ok, we have eaten here 12 or so times during the day (mostly brunches/lunches). The space is beautiful and the staff very attentive. We have both..."

Stu

"Foods great service great. Atmosphere very nice. Just the outside, I wouldn't recommend it if it's windy. Otherwise would go back! And it's a nice..."

Jun Lau

"I have always been a huge fan of Ortolana (and to be quite honest.. All of the Hip Group eateries) and dine here frequently.Ortolana is an..."

L.E.N.S

"Love Ortolana for a late brunch or early lunch! While my friends tend to go for a main I can never pass the organic millet & nut granola with yoghurt..."

Kezia Lynch

"One word : flawless. We popped in here for breakfast when we were up in Auckland for work - totally worth every single cent. The service was..."

Anna Garland

"Imagine a restaurant right in the heart of the CBD serving delicious, locally grown food, plus desserts from Milse (my favourite hangout), with the..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"I have been here a few times before and really enjoyed it each time. We came for a work lunch today and again, it was great. The portion sizes..."

KitKat

"Food was yummy! Love the setting! Surprised how busy it was for a Tuesday. We were able to sit outside under heaters & keep warm. I had rigatoni with..."

Erin Brown

"Great feed. Love how most of the produce comes from their own farm. Had the smoke hay butter pasta as awesome. Bit slow serving the beers but it's no..."

Steve Brown

"I loved this place, the vibe, the seating and both the interior and exterior decorations were just all 5/5. The only reason that I'm giving Ortolana..."

Annie Ren

"Great place for brunch but found it a little expensive for what I received. Lovely staff and wide range of dishes on offer to suit all tastes and..."

Rona Dalgleish

"This review is from the 31 May 2014 (only just started this account)We came here for my brothers birthday!This was my first time eating at..."

Gemma

"Gypsy salad? Goddess dressing?? Yes, please! Ortolana has an interesting and whimsical menu, a lovely food and a very cosy vibe—indoor and out...."

Campbell Ecklein

"This place is generally packed and for good reason. I tried the market fish garden harvest, the fish was beautifully cooked. The soy latte was a..."

Rojas

"A great place for dining. Certainly one of the best restaurants in Auckland. I walked into this place because the other restaurant I wanted to go was..."

Punith Gowda

"Lovely restaurant. Owned by the same people as St Heliers Bistro (which is wonderful).I love how they have their own farm for their amazing..."

Craig Ck Koning

"I ordered some canapés from Ortolana on Tuesday for an event here at my office. The whole booking process was so simple and easy. I spoke with them..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"I have tried to come here quite a few times, and being successful only once as they are so popular and do not take bookings (only a waiting list that..."

Helena Chen

"I usually come here at night towards the end of th week, it's a lovely resturant that is ways lively and full of people, it's a great atmosphere and..."

Hungry Hippo

"Sure you are on the pricey side my dear Ortolana, but my admiration for your offerings doesn't seem to abate. Your green salad with goddess dressing..."

Auckland Foodie

"I have been a couple of times before and it was amazing and when we went last night it didn't disappoint. We had the 3 courses for $55 restaurant..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"My rating goes strictly to food and the environment as I dined outside. However the down fall was my bad costumer service I experienced that..."

Duyen-Kim Nguyen

"Yum yum yum!! First time here and I will be back very soon! The place is so warm, cosy and inviting, we were very comfortable while enjoying our..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"Flawless. The interior is beautiful, it's nice to be able to sit outside and people watch while enjoying the britomart atmosphere. Service has been..."

Ryan

"Went here for the very first time with a friend. Thought to try it out as it looked different to places we've been to. Seating was no sweat didn't..."

Seamus M.

"Everything about Ortolana is to die for. The decor is beautiful, and the food is somehow even better. The staff look after you extremely well, and..."

B

"Finally managed to have dinner with the wife minus our two kids which was quite an experience and we chose to dine at Ortolana.We were..."

JaimeC

"Delicious creative food right here. Interior design is to die for and the atmosphere is simply brilliant. Love the open kitchen and the kind and..."

PancakePanda

"Love it here, everything from the menu to the service is spot on. Interior is also really nice, can get busy though - so get in early. Will be back..."

Victoria

"After walking around Britomart we found this place... it was late afternoon and abit busy but we got a table easily... We were given the dinner menu...."

Donna&Shane

"This has got to be my favourite restaurant. I went there earlier tonight with my better half (and no Austin). You can't book but they fitted us in..."

Austin

"Great food, great service, great interiors (and exteriors), safe to say Ortolana is one of the best places to eat in the city. I had the special of..."

Jaya

"I've been here so many times and as always they are packed! But the food and service still remain consistency. Love the food and its plating...."

NhatLinh Ng

"Amazing setting, surprisingly comfortable bar stools, friendly staff and last but not least amazing food. Our table of 5 enjoyed three starters to..."

Meaghan Aureguy

"If you live in Auckland, you know this place. If you’re visiting Auckland, add this to your list. I had read about it before we made the trip..."

ElsewhereBriefly

"One the of best restaurant in town. Love the food and drinks. Also you can order the dessert from Milse (just next door). Staff are friendly and it's..."

Julia Nguyen

"Ortolana is a beautiful restaurant serving incredible wholesome food right in the heart of the CBD. I love all of the hip group restaurants as the..."

Jess Pendergrast

"I've been to Ortolana only twice but I loved every bit of it each time, from the stylish decor to the beautiful food, without forgetting amazing..."

Estelle.verani

"This is my first time trying the dinner menu here. We were a bit slow to be greeted and seated upon arrival, but the service during and after the..."

Jing Chen

"The atmosphere at Ortolana is absolutely breathtaking - beautiful lighting, heaters, comfy chairs and knee rugs. The staff were incredibly attentive,..."

Gem McLeod

"O is an absolutely beautiful restaurant and I'd been wanting to dine here for a long time. It was absolutely humming for a Wed rnight and even though..."

Vitale Eti

"Fresh , mouthwatering food . the organic chicken dish and their raw fish my favour arid dishes . The kids can order from the specialist desert..."

Shane Philiips

"Went for breakfast Sunday AM. Really outstanding service! Needed one breky really basic and not on the menu but were staff were super helpful and..."

Ian

"The food here is all about quality not quantity. The portions are quiet small, but I am always left satisfied when I've finished eating my meal. This..."

Eden Howard

"I used to shy away from this kind of place. Not sure why. Not a huge menu but everything i've tried has been fantastic.Service too.Im not..."

Panda Eyes

"Ortolana Britomart does beautiful food in a really nice casual dining kind of. area. The menu can be a bit difficult to interpret, but the service is..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"The Hip Group has really helped raise the bar in Auckland with a winning formula of good service, simple but nice food in trendy locations with..."

Fylde

"I have been to Ortolana several times for drinks with friends, the service has always been great, the staff checked on us and kept our water glasses..."

Ken

"Three or four times Ortolana has provided me with the perfect lunch when shopping in Britomart or at that end of the CBD.. A sophisticated little..."

Duncan Galletly

"I love ortolana!! I find myself craving ortolana every week!!The food is so fresh tasting and leaves me feeling full but not stuffed...."

Aniva Huang

"We weren't too hungry to start off with. The service was great and the waiter explained the menu really well. The food was good for its'..."

Joanne Chiang

"After reading a lot of reviews and been wanting to try Ortolana, I finally had a chance to try it on Saturday. I had a hot chocolate and..."

Miss Kiki

"Dined here on a wet windy day before a show at Vector Arena. So chose inside - very noisy with hard surfaces, tables very close together.Service..."

Pat Lythe

"Last night, I went there to celebrate birthday with my boyfriend for dinner. Friendly and attentive services but the food, market fish with garden..."

Ameri Lim

"Beautiful setting. We sat in the courtyard, had a great view of all the lights and surrounded by the grenery. Couldn't fault the service. Great food...."

Nicola Sherrock

"Nice staff. Great coffee. Great breakfast - sausage, eggs, tomato. But where's the bacon? Had to order as a side. Forgivable.Definitely a..."

Dino Bambwino

"A mate from Auckland said to check this place out, good food and great service. Can't beat..."

Food 2 Run

"Good simple tasty food. Love..."

Yumtum

"A wonderful breakfast. A delightful experience that provided excellent service and food. I would return again if I was ever back in..."

Grace

"Delightful Surprise. Whilst waiting for my hotel room to be ready, I walked around Auckland's CBD and was fortunate to find the Britomart complex...."

FarmrsMarktsFan

"Bright and early for breakfast. Service was absolutely lovely and the generous servings of food was very welcoming after landing at 6AM. The..."

Rosely

"Comfort. Stopped by for coffee and "cakes", which come from Milse next door. Unfortunately the coffee here is insipid and cold. Next time I will get..."

Teri Isorsum

"Where has the sun gone? To New York, apparently, according to Y. To Rome, too, R tells me. Well, certainly away from Aotearoa/NZ, where it has been..."

Vivi S

"One of my favourite places to dine great service outstanding food this honestly delivers consistently as a great place for brunch, lunch and..."

Girlygirl

"I went here for lunch today with 5 colleagues. I rang earlier in the day to book but they said they don't take bookings but that they are pretty..."

LucyGoosey

"Had the pan fried gnocchi with the parched egg and really really nice pea sauce while my friend had the ravioli ! The potatoes looked so..."

Michelle Huynh

"This place is so chic! Wear your designers as this is the place to be seen. I loved the vibe and the food. I had the ravioli and it was melt in the..."

Missk Khan

"What a gem of a place this is in the hussle and bustle of Britomart. Food selection was simple if not a little lacking in description via the menus..."

Russell Charman

"A beautiful spot with an interesting decoŕ... I always get the chicken here. The sauce on this dish is what makes it. It ties everything..."

Jacqui Crawley

"I need to give this place 5/5 for three reasonsDoes a flat white get anymore velvety? Smooth? Balanced? I doubt it.. Its so perfect and..."

Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter

"I couldn't understand anything on the menu and the very understanding wait staff painted a picture of each meal as she explained each item. My lamb..."

Katie Pidgeon

"5 hours and she would be off for a trip of a life time around Europe. Wanting to squeeze in one last catch up just before she jetted off we tossed a..."

Two Dark Coffees

"What a beautiful little place! I have been meaning to pop into this restaurant for a while but haven't been able to get around to it and had such a..."

Linny

"Im not one to make a point of going to the trendy parts of town for dining. So no surprise I walked up and down Tyler St looking for 21 Tyler St...."

BeeQueUU

"Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Ortolana. I like that the menu is split into dishes of varying styles and sizes to cater for all levels of hunger,..."

Connie Consumes

"Best meal in a long time! Excellent service, excellent tasty food. I'm coeliac and they were great at catering for me. Highly recommend..."

Rachel Firth

"During my birthday trip to Auckland, I of course had to stop by one of Auckland’s hottest new restaurants: the stunning Ortolana at..."

Sophia

"We had a meeting here, a few times and we ordered coffee and tea. The service is good; the staff really looks after you andconstantly tops up your..."

Marjolein Drenth

"We were strolling around britomart and decided to have a meal somewhere nearby. We decided to check Ortolana out due its high rating, and we..."

Thefoodloverrr

"I came here for brunch recently with a large group of friends and it was great. My food was delicious, fresh and presented beautifully. The fresh..."

J.T547

"Had few brunches here at Ortolana and loved all of it. The first time was with my partner and enjoyed it so much that we went back just after a..."

Ninjunkie

"Came in one evening with a large group of friends, we really didn't know what to expect. The service was great, the atmosphere was lovely and we..."

Jen Hilford

"My favourite place in Auckland. No matter what you order you can feel assured that it's clean healthy and delicious! Beautiful food & friendly..."

Max Clark

"Last time I went to Milse to have desserts, I found out that there were so many people waiting outside Ortolana. With curiosity, I planed to have a..."

Shirley Yu

"Great food , really tasty with quality ingredients , great service really friendly and accomodating and an awesome atmosphere would Definately..."

Kathleen Joyce-Reweti

"First time at Ortolana tonight. Went with a group of 9 and was easy to get a table just before the rush at 6.30. Ordered the tangelo soda which was..."

Simone Cooper

"Recommended. The food fresh and delicious. crayfish ravioli dish of the night. Not too loud and loved the lighting. service very attentive and they..."

Tom Jones

"So me and my girlfriend was looking for a cute cafe to eat for brunch on a lazy Sunday, and ended up coming here to eat. Needless to say, this place..."

Gill Chang

"Ortolana is one of the rare few places that absolutely deserves every bit of the hype surrounding it. I was initially skeptical when I first read the..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Been here a few times and food is good ! Love the vibe esp in the summer ! My only pet hate is that The tables are way to close and feel like I am..."

Charissa

"Came here for lunch and had the Grapefruit Kingfish salad which was very fresh and nice, it was pleasant to look at too! beautifully decorated. It..."

Sarah

"Ortolana is a rare breed of restaurant. It rates my top category of restaurants I'd move near. It's that good. I haven't been to Auckland before but..."

Anya Jenkins

"The tastes here are amazing love the complementary flavours each dish endures.. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to going back ..."

Sarah Leakey

"Ortolana is a gorgeous light-filled space with a menu that emphasises fresh produce (and big words). Staff are friendly and accommodating. Sparkling..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Had a lovely brunch :) They were so accommodating, my fiance is allergic to Egg and they made him a beautiful meal. I ordered a Pimms and i have to..."

Kannazawa

"My first visit to Ortolana was for a birthday coffee/lunch with the boyfriend and the second one was for a catchup with some old girlfriends...."

Grace Hall

"We have gone to Ortolana twice now – once for dinner and once for brunch. The food is great and tastes super fresh. For brunch I ordered the..."

Ashlee Mccormick

"Best restaurant we have been to in a long time. Food was fantastic, would go back again any day! Staff were very informative and the place is..."

Joe Bloggs

"The food was melt in your mouth and the service impecible. I love the complimentary sparkling water. The seafood and pasta is very light and fresh. ..."

Miss Surfer

"We brunched at Ortolana on Saturday morning. The food and ambience were fantastic, but the service is what really transformed our visit into a..."

Holly

"Like many restaurants in the area (apparently...), Ortolana does not take dinner reservations, so we turned up at 6.30pm to ensure a table. Though we..."

Peter North

"It has been my favourite place so far. Beautiful fresh quality food and friendly services. Portion is just right for girls but I knew some guys may..."

Diana

"This is the second time we have visited. It was wonderful.We were greeted by the chatty blonde Maître D who was informed and helpful with..."

Manoja St John

"What a hip bistro by the renowned hip group. Though it's hard to decode half the things on the menu, there is no questioning the food is divine. We..."

Monica

"Had an amazing dinner here! The food was divine, I had the beef carpaccio with beetroot which was incredibly tender and a generous portion for an..."

Charlie

"Fantastic food and great service.Went for dinner and was surprised at the relatively well priced menu, and even more so when the food came..."

Jake Wratt

"First time dining here with hubby after walking past it many a times whenever we are in the CBD. spatchcock - SUPERB! SUPERB! SUPERB! And the..."

Lynn Josephine Lim

"We have been for brunch and dinner and on both occasions it has been a fantastic experience. The food is fresh, well presented, and unique...."

Tristan Gielen

"Loved the entire experience here a couple of weeks ago – you can’t make a reservation so we just turned up on the off chance on a Friday night..."

Wolfie W

"Most amazing place ever. Superb food quality, professional customer service, High hygiene standard, fab location, what more could you ask for really!..."

Surferin

"Ortolana is delicious. I came here for breakfast on Friday, the restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere and decor, the staff are friendly and..."

Catherine Bannister

"Wow. If you're looking for an in your face dining experience don't go here. Ortolana is sneaky good, the food was clean and fresh but oh so tasty..."

Gus

"Food quite good and the location is nice. Be careful with the wines though - NZ already has some of the highest wine prices in the world (even though..."

Mab

"Came to Ortolana for brunch on a Sunday. Waiters/waitresses were really friendly and happy to explain the menu (although there were a few obscure..."

Himmy Lui

"Always wanted to try this place but never got round to it despite being smack in the middle of cbd, just behind britomart transport centre. After..."

Peifen Chua

"Great place to have a special evening! We sat at the lounge! Also more variety of food could add to the experience! However all the food and drinks..."

Juan Hazley

"Ortolana is a little slice of paradise in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Auckland City. The garden-esque surroundings are pretty and..."

EatsByZee

"Expensive - yes ish, Worth it? YES ! Service was amazing, food left me a bit hungry but superbly impressed by the presentation. Such on-point-ness...."

Maye Elle

"wonderful! My bf and I love this restaurant so much, it's very healthy and efficient! The verges are very fresh and..."

April

"Ortolana really is deserving of all of their amazing reviews. I'm always looking for new brunch places and have only heard good things about Ortolana..."

Rebecca Smith

"In an attempt to actually make sure we got in (this is another Hip Group place and as such doesn't take bookings) we went on a Monday night...."

Kristy Sorrell

"Since my first visit to Ortolana I have been back many times & it has never let me down. Breakfasts, a few celebratory birthday lunches, a food..."

Mairi Herbert

"Ortolana, situated amongst the garden-esque Pavilions complex is run by the same people that is behind the successful Takapuna Beach Cafe. Ortolana..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Ortolana – meaning market garden has indeed lived up to its name and raves, many of the ingredients I believe come from the Hip Group’s own..."

Two Honest Truths

"Ortolana easily makes it up my top 5 restaurant experience for the year. Both times that I have been here, the setting, food and service were..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Amazing food, service and atmosphere. The house-made bread and ricotta gnocchi were delicious! Beautiful restaurant, lovely staff, can’t wait to..."

Whitney Newlove

"Keep seeing this place flow with people either for breakfast or lunch. We have had our breakfast and everything went great. We ordered folded eggs..."

pong pong

"Recommend by one of the colleague and went there yesterday. Had a seasonal grilled fish dish. The fish was cooked to perfection and the skin was..."

Ebrahim Bham

"Best place for coffee and brunch. Love the setting and the..."

Royal Reed

"A solid favourite for many years now. I went back after a long break and wasn't disappointed. Ricotta and asparagus gnocchi were..."

Mary Binney

"Went there for breakfast. The house bread and sour dough was really value for money and so tasty. The peanut butter and conserve was so..."

Serena Yeo

"Came in for breakfast- it’s a very cute restaurant. We were able to walk in and get seating for 2. They are able to accommodate to gluten free..."

Christina L.

"Cleanliness:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Customer service:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking:na Food..."

Hayley J

"Service was great, recommend to book beforehand. The lamb was tender and ricotta surprisingly complement the broccoli really well. Would love to dine..."

Sandra Aw

"Nice restaurant near downtown ferry terminal. Dishes are not 100% veg as the name could suggest, but they are rich of fresh ingridients. Beers are..."

Enrico Poli

"Friendly and intimate setting for a beautiful meal. We hosted a 21 person dinner here on a Friday night and the service was outstanding. The staff..."

Andrea Sergeant

"Highly recommended. Very friendly and appropriate service. Food is creative. The highlight is hazelnut paste with beef sirloin. I have never tasted..."

KEN CHEN

"Ortolana is our new favorite place. Their dishes are no old school. New ideas. New flavor profiles. Refreshing in taste and enjoyment. Love..."

Kevin

"Just lovely all around. The food was full of flavour - I had the potatoes and warehou fish with fried egg and salsa verde. The coffee was smooth and..."

Dalia Gala

"What an amazing find, the food was exceptional, the service was great, the tastes were divine! The ambience is super cool too, we had a beautiful..."

Janie Stone

"Haven't been here in years and it didn't disappoint. In fact, I think it's better than ever. Had the folded eggs on the recommendation of the waiter..."

Nicole S

"Had a vegetarian pasta today. It was so delicious! Liked how mint and peas match well. Staff is super friendly. Also the chef who made my pasta is..."

J

"We stopped here for lunch on a Saturday. It was surprisingly quiet. The pastries had been recommended to us however we ended up having pasta dishes..."

Ben Johnston

"Amazing brunch place with huge servings and bigger in taste. Coffee was also exceptional. Staffs are attentive and always around to serve and also to..."

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