Deli cuisine: the best places to taste it in Auckland Central

Federal Delicatessen

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"If you’re looking for a morning fix to start your day, this is the place to be. Starting with their bottomless coffee hot or iced is a great way to..."

Nkz

"We love eating here. The atmosphere, the great service, the reasonable cost, the lovely dishes. We always manage to get a seat. 10/10..."

MataMan

"Wow! Like stepping back into a 50's New York hash house. And that's what I had. Mish mash with a fried egg on top. Nothing special but there was..."

Sonny Gough

"I love Fed Deli when I'm craving solid diner food and friendly service. The milk fed veal schnitzel is an unexpected favourite, crispy and..."

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"Came here for dinner. Chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly. Lemon meringue pie was amazing.Food: 4.5/5Service: 4/5Ambience:..."

KS

"Nice hearty diner food with a bit of sophistication! Loved the poutine (fries with cheese and gravy). Eat it while it’s still hot so the fries..."

Persian Foodie

"Come to dinner with my friend . There is still half of the space available at 5:30. When I finished eating, there was already a line outside...."

Tian Sweetly

"We were only going to order the 3-way combo but the poutine seems really delicious and it did not disappoint us. The Poutine was covered in thick..."

Rachel Luo

"cant go wrong here, abit loud but food is amazing with great..."

Lilly Chan

"Rating 3.5 Casual 50’s American diner set up. The menu read pretty much was one would expect too. Pastrami, bagel, reuben, hot dogs. I got the..."

Manz

"unique in nz... felt like i was back in the states except the food sizes. For the chicken size is small but yum. Sodas were nothing special and..."

Sean Cameron

"Absolutely love the deserts at this place, especially the pies. The drinks are also really good. There isn’t a lot on the menu that caters to..."

Rashmeen Sandhu

"Delicious food and great service especially mr. manager at the day..."

Ekam Panesar

"The Best Ugly Salmon Bagel with an extra poached egg...Yum!!!! Such a chilled atmosphere & a variety of things to eat. Brunch is such a good idea..."

YumTum

"Came here last week on a super hot friday after work. Feds was packed and luckily we got seats outside Was greeted and served by a friendly waiter..."

Jedediah J

"Love this place always have a incredible meal everytime I have been here, the pancakes are a must try for breakfast..."

Christine Hing

"The pies are so good I would definitely go eat them again. Personal favourite is the banoffee pie. Amazing. Love. Love. I think the Duck liver is not..."

Beryl Lian

"Dusty. So dusty. Looking forward to a breakfast here is one thing that will help ease the pains of a late night. Ordered the salmon latkes and..."

Amindha Fernando

"I just love this place!!! I wish there were more american style diners around. I love their filter coffee, delicious latkis, cakes and it's usually..."

Iunki

"Awesome vibe and food here is amazing. Had the poutine and the cheesecake trio combo. The american style cheesecake and the banoffee pie is a must..."

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"Always enjoy coming here! The three cake deal is the go to and satisfies your sweet..."

Renie

"Really liked the poutine, i heard it was nicer if you "make it dirty" which means having patrami added to it, so I'd like to try it next time i..."

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"Wouldn’t have normally picked the fed deli as a place for breakfast, I’d heard about their epic desserts, but we were looking for a breakfast..."

Chan Can Eat

"We came here as a group of three and got a few dishes to share: Matzo Ball Soup, Truffle Cauliflower Cheese, Turkey on Rye, Toasted Reuben, Poutine..."

Vivian C

"I have been here for few times. Its always packed as. It must mean that the food is good right. Absolutely right. The food and bottomless coffee(you..."

Eater

"The only thing you need to know is that they serve the best New York Baked cheesecake. Having been to many restaurants/cafes, even the “popular”..."

Lily

"They always have amazing food here. I recommend the poutine and the fish, the flavors and textures are delicious! If you have room for dessert, try..."

Sophie Wang

"We all agreed that we love their CHEESECAKE! It is one of the best NY cheesecakes that I’ve tried in my whole life. I would definitely go back for..."

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"Nice food, friendly staffs and reasonable price!We had Salmon letkes and hoagies and they were just extra awesome!My most frequent visit..."

KIM April

"Been a while since last visit. This place never disappointed me. Service was warm and welcoming; my favorite “The best ugly bagel” still as..."

Xin Liu

"Came a while back - They serve great coffee and their cheesecake was amazing! Staffs were really attentive and friendly! Nice environment and clean..."

MCP

"This place has a diner style feel with booths for four, and couple tables. There aren't as many big group tables, so maybe more ideal for smaller..."

Gracia

"I usually pop into Fed Deli whenever i'm in the area mainly for their Best Ugly Bagels and Poutine, which i would say are one of their best dishes....."

Luke Rooney

"One of those must go places at least once. The poutine is amazing, the whole lemon sole is cooked to perfection every time and the veal schnitzel is..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Overall the restaurant was nice. I would 100% come back again and try other foods too.A nice fun place to hang out with your friends, the..."

Vanessa Ware

"Fantastic! Great service, lovely wait staff and water always being refilled. Cinnamon scroll was to die for. I wish I’d been able to eat two...."

Nikki Goddard

"Passed this place a zillion times before finally going here for an evening snack. The ambiance is great with a typical 'deli' feel to it. We ordered..."

Parik Andhare

"Delicious!!! First of all. Secondly😬😬kinda pricey but its worth a try. If you’re coming here for a first time i would recommend coming during..."

Angelica Starina

"Yummy pies and friendly service, best combination and perfect place for dessert in this cold weather. The restaurant has very diner vibes, everything..."

Jenny Da

"The foods were amazing, cheese cakes were also really amazing!!!! I think it’s 3 slices for $20 or something, pancake!!! OMG!! Everyone should try..."

Vincent Fang

"We told them that we were sharing so the dishes came out like one at a time which was a bit frustrating because we were hungry but other than that..."

Hannah Zheng

"Forgot to keep the album updated because we were busy eating :/. That was how tasty it was. We had the poutine, the strip steak, and the spit toast..."

Asianfoodie

"Place lives up to the hype, being from NY it's not a pure deli, but certainly nails the deli 'fusion' - 1/2 NY 1/2 NZ, like many places in Auckland -..."

Clove

"Our go to place all the time! Amazing poutine and chicken whether it be spit roast or chicken sandwich we are always thoroughly satisfied! Definitely..."

Nat Patel

"Home of the best cheesecake in NZ! Not exaggerating the NY baked cheesecake is pretty amazing. We had the salmon latkes, Kahawai Hoagie, hot dog and..."

Vaqara_Kana

"The food is so nice and the staffs here are so friendly. The chicken is so tender and the gravy for the chicken and fries are so nice! Everything..."

Chew Sze Lun

"Very nice and a fun atmosphere. The cheesecake is very delicious but can sometimes be a bit much after a big meal. I have never tried poutine before..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"I have been wanting to come here for over a year now after hearing such good reviews about this place.Service: 8/10There are no..."

Grace Huang

"Came here to see the hype!Cute deco and very American vibe.Cheesecakes are amazing but wasn’t personally a fan of the chicken..."

Saasha

"The Rueben is a must-try - probably the best sandwich I’ve ever had. And I love the retro vibe, a nice place to chat as well!! Would recommend if..."

Arabella Ross

"Food : 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5Service: 3/5Federal Delicatessen is a very very popular diner. When I arrived, I Instantly liked the..."

Emily

"Came here for brunch for the first time. Busy and hardly any space left. Luckily a couple left just as we arrived. We ordered their pancake..."

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"This place was quite packed when we went during the weekends. Had the NY cheesecake and poutine. I really liked their cheesecake! The poutine was..."

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"This New York cheesecake is so tasty!The cake is well flavoured and not overly sweet. It’s a little zesty and creamy. I would imagine this is..."

Darren Big Belly

"Federal Delicatessen is the place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The only pity is it's so popular and always got crowded. I don't think there's a..."

Airan

"Went to there for lunch in the weekend. We have ordered Salmon Latkes; Toasted Reuben and Mish-Mush. Mish-Mush was very tasty but Salmon Latkes was a..."

Bright One

"Love the fed and have been here many times! Food is great and so is the service. Wait staff are always topping up your water and checking up on..."

SpoonMe

"Bug fan of the turkey meatball. Not a fan of duck liver parfait. It’s kinda weird taste. Clams are ok. Staff is very very nice and friendly. Been..."

FoodiesTable

"Federal delicatessen is extremely charming. Walk in and you are immediately immersed in the old fashion classic American diner experience...."

TheBearReview

"Was recommended this place by a friend, loved the decor and overall ambience of the place. Big cup of ice cold water on arrival was a welcomed treat..."

Hannah Elley

"Came here on a dinner outing with my cousin. I love the interior decor, classic american diner with some booths, tables and chairs and bar seating..."

Janice McCartain Dagg

"The place is buzzing and its not even 8am. Staff are welcoming and friendly. Order promptly taken. While waiting we entertained ourselves with the..."

Charissa

"My husband and I came here on date night. We ordered the poutine, street dog, veal schnitzel and potato latkes. Safe to say everything was super..."

Hoana

"Popped in to try their heavily raved about NY cheesecake! Had high expectations for food but was instead blown away firstly from the beautiful..."

The Scarfoodie

"We ordered a hot dog, chicken sandwich, fries and cheese cake. It costed us 47NZD. The food was quite good and tasty, the cheescake is a must order...."

Preeti Bablani

"Yum! Yum! Yum! Staff were great and accommodating. Food was delicious and unique, great place to stop for dinner! The ambience really makes..."

Alicia

"OH MAN. How do I review this one and do it justice? Long story short- a friend and I decided to check it out and we found ourselves there every time..."

Elizabethjansenvanrensb96

"VERY good service, wait team are very attentive. Was there when it was very busy and still had a great experience and it didn't seem hectic and crazy..."

Madison

"LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Have been here before but only for a quick bite so couldnt really judge. Well, we went here for dinner the other night and were..."

Jean Hakaraia

"Loved their 3-way that allowed you to have three pieces of cake/pie you want. My son and I and his mate ordered choc-cherry pie, banofee pie and..."

Dave Black

"My boyf and I are here at least once a week because we keep coming back for more! Absolutely love the chicken salad sandwich, schticks, veal..."

Shalene

"Always a great experience dining here. I especially love the 3-way pie, the NY cheesecake and lemon meringue is so good! Also the chicken sandwich..."

Lizzie

"The reviews are true. This place is amazing. Grernpeace bagel was beautiful!!! And so filling! Awesome all American design, and the layout is so that..."

Gem Hackett

"Came here for breakfast the other day. Service is friendly and attentive , and the decor is so interesting and unique. For what the food is, it was..."

Ashleigh Hea

"Nice place, service was fast however slightly pushy (waiters kept asking and asking if you wanted another drink or more food). I ordered the small..."

Hope 🥰

"Great service and ambience. We ordered the Salmon Lox Bagel, Poutine and the Matzo Ball Soup. The bagel was decent and generous with the cream..."

Vita

"Four of us went in for just dessert one night, and we were having a hard time on selecting the cakes for our 3-way dessert. The waitress advised us..."

G1k

"This diner is located on the federal street. I went for a breakfast to relive my fond American breakfast memories and it didn’t disappoint at all...."

Chasingawesomeness

"I mean can you ever go wrong with visiting here. Excellent service and food that makes this lil American feel at home. I will never stop reccomending..."

Terina Choi

"Can’t fault Federal, everything is so darn good. I’ve been here more than a few times over the years. Best New York cheesecake in town hands..."

Taiter Tots

"Have been here for such a long time and there is a reason why I keep going back. This place is full of energy, good vibes and especially super good..."

Yeahggggg

"Definitely my favourite spot to eat. When we can’t decide where to go while in the city this is always our trusted place, and it never fails!..."

Pauline

"Amazing amazing amazing service!! Worth the experience just for that. The food came so prompt and was so tasty and simple. We got the Greenpeace..."

Christine Yeh

"Came here for a birthday lunch with a group of seven on a Sunday and had to wait a little which was expected but only took about 15 minutes! the..."

Sophie Wilton

"Loved their 3-way that allowed you to have three pieces of cake/pie you want. My friend and I ordered choc-cherry pie, banofee pie and lemon meringue..."

The Poor Foodie

"Get the chicken sandwich with crispy skin and gravy! Incredible. Bottomless filter coffee and delicious pies too...it’s a staple and I’d happily..."

Alex Neilson

"The Fed is my go to late night when I’m craving a good dessert or some poutine. The atmosphere of this old school American diner is awesome. Love..."

Andrew Baxendale

"Great food and service. Love the fish dish, the bottomless supreme coffee, the 3-1 dessert, cheesecake is definitely the best. Been here so many..."

Nina Wang

"The service here was lovely, although it’s a bit confusing to not have bookings and make people wait for a seat.The food was great, we were..."

Louise

"One of the best dessert places in the locale, can't really seem to get over the tempting flavours of the cheesecake the memory of it is very fresh..."

Yash Shah

"Came here for dessert. Love the dessert platter where you can try three of their signature cheesecakes.Nicely resented on a wooden board...."

I_like_pickles

"Every time I come here I always leave full and happy. The staff are friendly, the food is fast, affordable and great quality; and it’s an enjoyable..."

Enilorac Rellim

"Food 8/10Drinks 8/10Service 10/10Ambience 8/10Value for money 6/10Came here last Thursday night with friends. We were a..."

Ishmael Chalmers

"This is one of our “happy places” for good food. Love their bottomless tea and coffee. As my hubby and I are creatures of habit, we have some..."

Evelyn Chen

"Funky up-market American diner. Came here on 4th July & they were incidentally handing out free peanut butter & jelly icecream. Lovely bottomless..."

Speccy

"Came here for brunch - first time visiting. Felt like I had stepped straight into a New York diner!Being English, my father jumped at the '..."

Emilyy

"Always like coming here for their poutine and chicken sandwich. Salmon latkes are also very good. The food they serve here are always of high..."

Akym

"Really loved the Smoked Hash. Couldn't finish all of it but it was a good price for such a generous serving!!! Tried a bit of my friend's pancakes &..."

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"If you want to make a quick stop to the USA this is where you want to go.The architecture, the service can bring you to any american..."

João Plácido

"Went to dinner here last night and loved the whole experience! Service was quite quick and the food was AMAZING! I love diner food and the flavours..."

Vic

"A small and tidy cafe with excellent atmosphere here. Good coffee and food. Cheese cake is a must try. Staff are friendly, will come back..."

Julie Allison

"If you wanna go to New York but don’t have the money then come here instead, the closest thing to an American style diner/delicatessen you can get..."

Aleana Fernando

"The desert platter is the stuff of dreams! The lemon meringue and banoffee pie are truly amazing. Love the retro diner vibe too. A good place to feel..."

Selina Y

"Give me bottomless coffee or nothing. But really that is my favourite thing haha. I recently had brunch here with my friends and the service was..."

Marnelli

"We have been here several times and it has now become a tradition when we are in Auckland. It is consistently good food. There was a wait for a table..."

FurryBrownGuy

"Wow wow wow so delicious. Me and my partner ordered three salads, the greenpeace bagel, the poutine and the ny hot dog. We were blown away by how..."

August Hislop

"Two of us had a long lunch here yesterdayAfter a short wait we got a boothWell done Fed staffGreat startWe shared..."

Glenn Town

"Had a good time catching up with friends.We ordered several dishes and the poutine was definitely our fave! So yummy..The second best would..."

Kho Lidya Merina

"How do I put it. This place reminds me very much of Katz's Delicatessen in NYC. I've ever only seen it on TV, however I've always wanted to go and..."

Harmunny

"It’s a must to try their dessert - pies and cheesecakes! My fav was the toffee banana pie. It was so so GOOD! I always come back for the pies..."

Annie Low

"the poutine here is so good, also the chicken sandwich was really spot.on. 👌👌👌👌 pricey for a student like me but definitely worth it. ny..."

Kylie

"The service was great, good food. The pouteen was a tasty starter, while dessert being the Banoffee pie was a highlight. Would definitely go..."

S. Charlotte

"Fed has always been my cousin’s favourite. So one evening we decided to visit Federal for a hearty American meal. This place is casual and fun. The..."

Pooja Kalyanpur

"Came in last year.I love this place. Everything about it reminded me of New York. Street dogs were amazing. Fries were delicious. Would..."

Rosanne Choy

"On a busy Friday night, we decided to come here for a birthday dinner and luckily we got a table for 9 people as they don’t take bookings. The..."

Jason Zhang

"One of my favourite places of all kinds of food in Auckland. The real diner.Breakfast and brunch: bottomless black Supreme is just my kind of..."

Thom

"this place is always the best I honestly would on and on about it. but the steak is to die for, also get the mush pea and ham schticks those are a..."

Ayesha :)

"Coming into Fed Deli, the layout is dramatically different to most New Zealand establishment and the layout is diner like with its close seating and..."

Medium_Rare

"Popped into this funky place for breakfast today and was pleasantly surprised! Great atmosphere with staff dressed in cute outfits, many interesting..."

Irina Milana

"This is one of the best restaurants that I have been to in my lifetime, everything was great! The setting is beautiful and the staffs are more..."

Pengzhe Chen

"Came here for dessert the other night.We ordered the trio (banana & toffee, NY cheesecake and lemon meringue pie) for $20. My favourite had..."

Mun Clair

"I love this place, the hotdogs here are my absolute favourite and the overall service and atmosphere is always kind and welcoming. 100% recommend..."

Abby

"Lovely atmosphere and lovely customer service. Food is good but not for the price we have to pay for. Dessert was absolutely amazing - highly..."

Foodieee

"Yum! There’s so many things that I would like to try!! I had the cheesecake over the weekend.. it was well worth it. DELICIOUS. 5/5 will come..."

Heather Logan

"Yum! Is all I have to say about this place we had the chicken salad sandwich the toasted rueben & poutine the rueben was deelicious! the chicken..."

HeyItsDollo

"When you have no idea what you want to eat in the Auckland city, federal deli is the best place to go! Great service and staff always helpful..."

Tastewithtingaling

"On a busy Saturday morning, Federal's doors were open and an early lunch beckoned. Federal Delicatessen is what I imagine a New York diner to be:..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Great service from Nayla. Recommend the lox latkes and treyf! Bottomless cold brew also was a perfect choice. We also got a table immediately and..."

Ed

"BETTER THAN DENNYS ACROSS THE ROADMy last review for this eatery was 2.5/5...I have to say this time round I tried more dishes..."

Tony Ma

"Absolutely awesome!Great food and everything in perfect keeping with the deli style. Couldn't fault the service, the Joe, the pie, the poutine..."

August

"Buzzing atmosphere and great service. I have been to this restaurant several times and have left happily full each time. My absolute favourite is the..."

Jay

"A great little place tucked away near SKY City.My Partner and I came here on a weekend after a long eventful day all we wanted was some..."

My Food HQ

"Wow! What can I say about Federal Delicatessen? A whole new sensation for my taste. That chicken salad sandwich was so good I literally had to slow..."

Carlo Enrique

"Lovely atmosphere and decor, and amazing service.A perfect rating is well deserved for Federal Delicatessen. Service was impeccable as the..."

Vanessa Chong

"Federal Delicatessen is such a cool spot! When you step inside you are transported to an old American diner! All the staff are dressed up too and..."

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"The Fed forever ❤️❤️❤️ not a bad word to say about this place, at all. Incredible food, amazing drinks, fantastic service, coolest vibes..."

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"Super handy location, quick and friendly staff. Ordered to takeaway. Great turnaround time, not too fast (so you know it hasn’t been pre-prepared),..."

Zina Govaerts

"One of my absolute favourite places to go to! There is a dairy free and gluten free menu, the atmosphere, decor and outfits make you feel like you're..."

Dini

"Situated close to busy Queen Street and right across from Casino Hotel, this cafe’ is a gem for both classic and modern reinventions. Having a..."

Sam Kc

"This is my favourite restaurant in the whole of Auckland! You MUST try the poutine and the NY cheesecake! Everything else on the menu is amazing too..."

Anna Maria Stringfellow

"Came here with my partner for dinner!! We ordered poutine fries , chicken sandwich with crackling and a fish sandwich with dessert trio of three..."

Gnxsta23

"One of the places I like to eat at when i'm in town. The seating is really nice and cosy especially the booths. My favourite food items are the..."

JJ Jenkins

"Conveniently located next to SkyCity. Serves scrumptious breakfast. Mind you their portion is huge but you can ask for half portion. Had..."

May Li Koo

"Went here for dinner with a fairly large group (11 people). Service was really lovely and quick. The poutine was amazing with a good amount of sauce..."

Emma

"Food was really good, better than I expected, for the meat dishes you get to choose large or small. Portion of the food were big, for a really good..."

Leonie An

"We got the NY cheesecake and lemon meringue pie! The cheesecake was rich and flavourful but not overly rich that it was sickening and the base was..."

Heojoseph99

"One of our fave brunch spots in Auckland! We love their smoked hash, and the whitefish sandwich - they accomodate to a lower carb option by serving..."

Chomnomnom

"Had a dinner gathering with a small group of friends on a busy Saturday night. Luckily we were given a table quite quickly and the staff were nice..."

Sharon Kan

"This place has a great vibe! Very friendly staff and amazing food.We had the half roast chicken, veal schnitzel and some fish cakes for starters..."

Julie Ginjoo Han

"Come here for poutine every now and then- always super amazing + good vibes but other menu items never quite live up to the sides. Overall always a..."

Sophie

"Definitely nice food but experience with service is mixed. Last Sunday we were greeted by a blonde girl at the entrance. We asked for a more..."

Laura

"Love their desserts, especially the caramel popcorn and their cheesecake! Poutine was a bit bland and too salty. Overall a great place to go to if..."

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"Amazing food and service. They take pride in ensuring customers are well looked after. Staff are incredibly efficient and hard working...."

Christina

"Went on a Sunday and the place is packed. The griddle pancakes were fluffy but moist and dense. The cinnamon butter and strudel nut crunch..."

Kate

"The wee wait for a table was worth it. Truly felt like we were in a NY diner. The food delivered. Again and again, we kept asking for the menu to..."

Jocheli015

"Federal Delicatessen doesn't do bookings and I've been trying to go but has never been lucky enough to snag a table. On Sunday night, I finally was..."

Gerhard Joseph

"When you walk in, it's another world. It's busy but the staff are efficient and look cool with the retro uniform. The Ruben sandwich is delicious...."

Miura Elikana

"The restaurant looks great, just like a 1950s New York deli might look, right down to the uniforms of the staff. Classic American deli menu, I had a..."

Gus

"The service was second to none. The waitresses were very kind and accommodating always making sure we were comfortable. Had the best ugly bagel which..."

Kasanita Kini

"Such a shame the well recommended pumpkin pie was taken off the menu some time ago.Ordered combo three way including NY cheescake, banoffee &..."

Vivienne_Moo

"Our family comes here as a treat and everything we have had has been absolutely scrumptious. The steak! The fish hoagie! The roast chicken! The..."

LSnag

"Amazing amazing fries they have! Everyone in our group couldn't stop thinking about it after! Hands down the best fries in Auckland! I'm pretty sure..."

Saphic Chan

"Came here again looking for the best New York cheesecake in town, for my own taste.The ambience is cool, have yourself a Seinfeld sitting..."

Jeffie

"Fantastic service followed up with great food. Was busy when we got there so we had to wait, was touch and go as it was our first time here , but..."

JPule

"Amazing, delicious food everytime deff my top for all restaurant. The staff are feiendky and always there when ya need them, your glass of water is..."

Elaine Bird

"One of my favourite places for drinks. Love to be here once or twice a month. Amazing ambience. Friendly and quick staff. Highly recommended....."

Deepinder Bahia

"My go to place for cheesecake. Their classic New York baked cheesecake is a must try! The biscuit base is lovely and crunchy and goes perfectly with..."

Dxlche

"My number one stop in Auckland. Service is awesome and love the chicken and stuffing sandwich. The fries are so good with gravy and cubes of cheese..."

Sharon Harvey

"Such a cool place! We went on a Tuesday afternoon at 11:30 pretty much perfect timing before the lunch rush happened. Really nice food. Love the..."

Sarah-Ann Hardacre

"We have been eating here since it opened. Federal fills a big hole in the market for eateries that are consistently good but down to earth. We are..."

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"I've sat on this one a while in purpose. The concept is perfect. It's the only place in ANZ where they have got the concept right, a true deli style..."

Rebecca

"Traditional American street food. NY Cheese cake and spit roast chicken is a must try. Nice waitress with cute uniform. Would come back try some..."

AKL Food Lover

"Love this cute little American styled diner. The chicken sandwich is a must but you have to get it toasted it's so much nicer!! Rueben sandwich is..."

Samantha Gemmell

"My friend recommend us to this place - didn't know such a fancy place in CBD. Just like you are in US when you get into the restaurant :)Good..."

Kombie Stanley

"Who doesn't love the Fed Deli? It is what it is and it does it well. Staying wired on a the bottomless Havana $4 filter coffee always makes for a..."

Mysticmojito

"Wonderful place to have a quality dinner! I love the cucumber cocktail, and the lamb goulash was extremely amazing, would love to visit again if they..."

Jaleh

"Federal delicatessen is a very well know place by most of Aucklanders. It's located right in front of the sky tower on the CDB.The place..."

Eduardo Dias

"Whenever we stay in the city we always come here for a late breakfast or lunch. My favorite is the crispy chicken sandwich , coffee goes down well ,..."

Turei Smart

"Federal Delicatessen is a casual American style restaurant with a menu serving sliders to smoked meat. Be warned, this place does make you feel like..."

Picky Piggies

"Get their pie platter of three pies for just 18bucks instead of 9 bucks per piece! Pies were heavenly good and a must-try chicken sandwich as well as..."

Mindylow_

"This is our favourite deli in town. Their chicken sandwich ugly bagel fries with gravy and cheese curd to die for. Always really busy but staff are..."

April

"Been to this place with my friend and we got a booth to seat. The atmosphere was like a typical American Diner with an open kitchen. And we..."

Jade0289

"Searched pumpkin pie and wah-lah! Where else but a classic American eatery to find not just one but three! Their dessert trio is to die for. I'm a..."

Ann R

"Walked in on a busy Saturday brunch hour, didn't get a table at first so was told to 'come back later' but the friendly lady called us up within 10..."

AJ

"Very friendly welcoming service & a clean & tidy restaurant. Not so keen on the filter coffee but the food is always fresh & delicious and there are..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Great service and atmosphere! Never disappointed with the food. Usually busy so you may need to wait for a table, although it's definitely worth the..."

Helen Mach

"Delicious for takeaway or dine in. The desserts are the star items here. The only thing I've tried that hasn't been awesome is the poutine. Thin..."

Violet

"First time we ate here we were blown away with the quality of food and service. Best place to eat if you are near Sky Tower. Everything was delicious..."

Carlo C.

"Delicious! Loved the smoked meat (or pastrami whatever u like to call it). Similar taste to the ones I had in Montreal a few years ago. Poutine is a..."

Lambie

"My first time at the Federal. Located just across from Sky Tower so as expected, it was packed. Great vibe and friendly staff. Tried the Best Ugly..."

LilMSunshine

"I'm yet to have a bad experience at The Fed. The staff are amazing -. always going above and beyond to make your experience a good one. Food never..."

Erin Berryman

"Food 5Service 5Ambience 4I absolutely love the food and cocktails in this place! I have been here for both dinner and breakfast...."

Pania George

"Breakfasts are on priced on the high side, but the blueberry hot cakes, salmon with hash browns and breakfast bun were all very good. The place..."

Hooray4bread

"I loved this place. It's got all the friendly vibes of a classic American diner bar. The fries that comes with gravy and cheese block was so good...."

LuciferTSN

"I've been here many times. Every time I've had great service & great meals. Today I had the fish sandwich washed down with a cola & lime soda. It was..."

Ms Jones

"The atmosphere of this restaurant is amazing. American diner inspired and even the waitresses dressed the part! Prices were pretty affordable...."

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"Updated review: had the buttermilk pancakes recently. Absolutely delicious and big portions too (3 full pancakes). Came with peanut butter and syrup...."

Ffionachua

"Perfect restaurant size and atmosphere, caring yet not invading staff. Incredibly good tasting and sized food, for much more adequate pricing than a..."

Marcel Rocked

"Visited this place with my boyfriend and I found it to be a neat place! The staff were all super friendly and helpful, and the thing I loved most..."

Yujin Song

"This place never disappoints! I always go back for their poutine which is always superb. It is good to go with more people so you can get lots of..."

Bella Qian

"Went here last night for dinner with my best friend and we both loved it! I had the chicken salad sandwich and she had the turkey on rye. We shared a..."

Jessica

"I love dessert pies, and having heard a lot about FedDel's sweet pies I knew I had to have a go. Stepping into the location was quite breathtaking,..."

Cheapster

"Hubby and I enjoyed this place very much! We were seated right away despite it being a busy Friday night by awesome staff. Our spot at the bar..."

Siobhan

"Warm, outgoing staff, delicious and bottomless coffee, unique and quality food. The salad with orange in it was a taste revelation to me. The food..."

Joey

"This place is so cool! The atmosphere and vibe is exactly how a restaurant should be and everyone is friendly and in theme! A group of us shared the..."

Tessa Hall

"Sometimes you just need a bit of Americana in your life. At times like this you either want to head off to a drive-in movie or plonk yourself down in..."

Hungry Auckland

"One word: POUTINE 😍 Seriously if everything else turned out to be gross (it didn't) my review would stay as is because of the amazing chips,..."

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"This american themed diner speaks volumes with its attention to detail: the vintage interior, the waitress uniforms, the beautifully made food. The..."

Fiona

"love the food here, fast service, great staff and yummy finger food. Quite cheap, fed the 3 of us for approx $80.The Cheesecake is very nice. overall..."

Manoj Patel

"I think that everybody, foodie or otherwise, has an eatery which they feel really taps in to who they are as a diner. For some it may be the quick..."

Saskia Yates

"Dined here Sunday night and the place is packed! We were fortunate enough to get a table for two. Nice vibe and ambiance, fast service and great..."

Nathalie

"Only been here once but the meal is so so memorable. I had ordered roast chicken, potato salad and latke. All 3 dishes were cooked to perfection -..."

Angela W

"Traditional place in the heart of Auckland, Federal Deli was one of those places that could live out of its fame. But that's not the..."

Diogo Reck

"Good food. Lorde came in and walked past, that was cool. Really helpful staff, even went as far as to suggest we not order the large portion of the..."

Food Plz

"Really like the American theme of the place, the waitresses walking around refilling up your coffee really was a scene out of an American movie! Food..."

Eugene

"When we arrived at the place it was full so we had to wait for 15-20minutes for a table. I ordered the root beer while I waited and it was amazing. I..."

Ellynn

"Amazing! The fed delivers each time I dine here. Their poutine is the best in town, hands down the best gravy! The chicken is heavenly and also a..."

Winnie Luo

"Went for the $25 "Restaurant of the month" special menu for 2 courses include chicken and dessert pie, chicken was cooked to professional and dessert..."

Chelsea

"First time to visit this place and had one Auckland Restaurants Month special 2 course meal for $ 25.00 last night. Normally, the total price for 1/4..."

Michelle Hwang

"Been here a few times and can't help but keep going back for more. Food is ALWAYS amazing, no matter what you order. Service is mostly good. You must..."

Fiona Ong

"Coming back to Auckland for a quick visit, I was dragged by my sister to check this place out. It was one of those cold nights but when did that ever..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Good food. Good ambiance. I can highly recommend then Turkey Meatloaf. And the Pumpkin Pie with a Root Beer finish was just the perfect..."

Nadim

"I come here pretty often for their poutine. Their poutine is better than other places I've tried. NY cheesecake was delicious! Very good..."

Potatomatoes

"Food is OK, but the cheese cake is the best ever in the whole Pacific. It bring tears in my eyes from delightness.i never cry over food.that is..."

Sash Grigo

"I went here for lunch on a weekday and had the best sandwich ever (whitefish), love the endless coffee too, can't wait to come back and try..."

Lucy

"AMAZING!!! Toasted Reuben (pastrami) was fantastic!! Poutine was outstanding. Great service & adorable ambiance. Veal schnitzel was really good as..."

Krista

"Love the idea of an american diner theme and how the staff dress up as well. Would definitely recommend their pies/cakes (really enjoyed the pumpkin..."

Carmen Yong

"Came here for dinner after work on a Thursday night. The place was very full, we had to wait for about 10 mins before we could go in. I ordered the..."

Julia Zou

"Love the atmospherr, the food, the service, and the uniforms. I usually come down here for desserts (esp the banna&toffee pie). The only downside of..."

Sabrina Chae

"I've always wanted to go to an American deli, with the huge stack of pancakes and the bottomless cups of coffee. So we finally went to Federal..."

Mezza

"If there is such thing as a food obsession mecca I have found it. Federal Street Deli is dangerous, and I'm hooked. Let me start with my favourite..."

A Libra Perspective

"Delicious food, awesome atmosphere & friendly staff.. What more can I say? The poutine is amazing and so are the sandwiches. Cannot wait to go back!..."

Samantha

"When we got there, i was very busy but out of all of that we were looked after instantly. The food was so tasty and the service was 10/10... Always..."

Andrew Woods

"Great social place for lunch and not to mention it's really cute inside.Service is always good here and I love the outfits or should I say..."

Maye Elle

"Came here the other day for dessert with a friend. It was pouring outside and as soon as we stepped inside, a friendly waitress took our umbrellas..."

Carolyn Kim

"Great atmosphere, fantastic service - all the staff seem genuinely thrilled to be working here. I cannot compare to authentic NYC delis, but we came..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"First time at Federal Deli and upon entering, I was straight away acknowledged and give a set. The atmosphere within is an awesome, retro American..."

Becca Callaghan

"This place rocks. I have been here twice now, once for dinner and once for breakfast. The food was magnificent, coffee divine and the service..."

Marc Mostert

"I had a rare free morning today so decided to head back to Federal Street and try out Al Brown’s other restaurant, Federal Delicatessen. It is..."

Cedrin Law

"My personal favorite in Auckland, everytime I come to NZ, this is a must. The Food is simply divine, Food orgasm like. The pastrami left me..."

MrJan

"We came here for dessert the other night. I couldn't make up my mind about what type of cake slice I wanted, as there were four choices to select..."

Mat

"Pastrami heaven! Myself and my partner started with the schtix before moving on to the Montreal poutine and the toasted Reuben. The meal filled us up..."

Simmo

"They say American diner though, as far as the music was concerned, a spliff and rasta hat would go down well in there.Food was good, staff..."

Tommy Ocean

"Been a couple of times now so thought I'd write a short review. The coffee although made from Havana isn't anything spectacular. The food however..."

Vivek Katial

"After our visit on Sunday afternoon I'm kicking myself for not coming here sooner. We had to wait about 20-30 minutes for a table but they took a..."

Michele

"Wonderful place to grab a bite and drink with friends.Lovely selection of beers and cocktails. My friends thoroughly enjoyed their fries..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Got here for breakfast with friends. The pan cakes is soft and tasty, blueberries are fresh. I love the beef one more than the fish. But everything..."

Kiky Eng

"The food was very tasty one of the best I had in Aukland. The price was reasonable and the service was very good. Everything come very quickly. The..."

Nikki

"Food was amazing. Chicken sandwiches all round with the poutine. We loved every bite. The wait staff were a bit over the top, not sure if someone was..."

Trish

"The poutine was really good and it was my favourite that night. I also had the best ugly bagel, street dog & roast chicken. I didn't really like the..."

S

"This place is close to work so very convenient. I have been here on numerous occasions and service is always great. Their selection of smoothies is..."

Ridad

"First time going to The Fed and it was amazing, nothing could be faulted! We were seated straight away (although was prepared to have to wait as they..."

Philip Doyle

"Best sandwiches in the world!!! I love everything about this place... the stylish decor, fantastic service and amazing food. Definitely order the..."

Maggie Law

"Judging from the times I've been here - fed deli can do no wrong! Food is great, people are nice.We were sitting up on the bench and could see..."

Natasha

"What a little treat this place is! The American Diner interior and theme is very cool, keeping it nice but casual. My only time eating here was at..."

Kelsie Smith

"A classic American setting. Good comfort food. I particularly love sitting on the bench and watching chefs preparing the food. Do try their trio..."

Christian

"My go to place :) we went to Federal Delicatessen to grab a bite, again it didn't disappoint. This time we ordered the roast chicken in..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Fed Deli is somewhere that I have been to many a time as it is one of the few places that offers late night food that isn't Chinese or fast food. The..."

Ash.

"I really cannot find anything to fault about this place, hence the rating! I was so excited to visit the Fed after trying their chicken hoagie at..."

Victoria

"Visiting from Melbourne and wanted to try this food establishment that sounded quite hipster.Cafe was quite busy on a Thursday afternoon but..."

Avolette

"Oh my giddy aunt 😍💕 I have a sneaking suspicion my life has been changed forever from coming here... Decided to finally try this place out..."

Monique Porteous

"I'm new to the city and after having heard so much about this place, I had to go see for my self what the fuss was all about. I really like the small..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"Their poutine and NY cheesecake are the things that make me keep going back to this place. The atmosphere is like a traditional diner. It is a great..."

Issie

"I went to the Federal Delicatessen when I was entertaining a Canadian friend. She heard that they made poutine, so we had to try it out. Naturally...."

Kendel

"Delicious food and reasonably priced! Poutine and pumpkin pie are divine and I definitely recommend! The atmosphere is cute too, a really nice place..."

M-J

"We come here regularly and the staff are always friendly and attentive. They constantly fill up our water and we never have to wait long for service..."

Yoonikorn

"The Federal Deli is one of my favourite late night hangout spots. Located right outside skycity gives you a nice view of the skytower and the..."

Edmond Shen

"Yum yum and double yum.Bustling and full of American diner style with swanky pizzazz.The service was friendly and attentive to detail with..."

Caroline Williams

"Amazing atmosphere and friendly service. Obviously popular because they were really packed lol. Had the NY strip steak and the lemon meringue..."

Temi Taio

" With.over Three hundred plus reviews written about this place,with most people goin "ga ga" about the food and products,with most reviews written..."

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"Located opposite the sky city hotel. This unique restaurant is set up like an 80's American diner, even the waiter and waitress are dressed the part...."

Hungus Girl

"Stopped by since a friend was hankering for some poutine. We came by around 1300 but we didn't have to wait long for a table. lots of interesting..."

Benedict Uy

"Every 3 or so months I have to go into Fed for lunch - the reuben and poutine are just too good to resist ! The service is great and the beer..."

Ryan Orr

"LOVE LOVE LOVE this Auckland joint and always try to go when in town.I have never had a dud menu item and there is something for all..."

Philip Reeve

"Cute place, love the atmosphere and vibe. The decor is nice and how the waitors/waitresses dress is awesome.Food is always good, service is..."

Alexandrea Maxwell

"As the brainchild of Al Brown it comes as no surprise that this place is excellent. I have never had a bad experience here, the staff are always..."

Sasha McCormick

"Have been here for both late night dinner and early morning breakfast and while both experiences were different, they were both fantastic. Get the..."

Hannah Wilson

"The American diner inspired restaurant is always packed, so make sure your friends get there on time, lest you get kicked out for overstaying your..."

Vivi S

"I would definitely recommend this place for dinner. Fantastic food. Located right opposite sky city casino. We had the fried cauliflower, veal..."

Josh Law

"When I conjure up some "friends", we come to this establishment and eat the food here because they have food here and it's pretty good.My..."

Cookie

"YUM, YUM, YUM! Stunning meals. We popped in there yesterday felt like some lunch! I had the Chicken Sandwich, which is something i would never order,..."

Food For Thought

"Dinner at the Fed Deli last night was wonderful. The ambience was lovely with many American touches. The menu was extensive and had plenty of..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"I've been here twice and have chosen a variety of dishes, both from the brunch and dinner menu. The decor and atmosphere is relaxed, authentic and..."

Janice Zumba

"Really yum food although a little expensive for what you get. The Reuben is delicious and the pies for dessert are delicious!! Definitely a great..."

BrianWilliams

"Great service, very friendly staff, have been looking forward to coming here for a very long time and I have to say our sweet tooth picks were just..."

Charlotte Olofai

"First time at Federal Delicatessen. The place is very busy as we went there around 12ish. The restaurant have a very retro and vintage feeling to it..."

Joanna

"Federal St Deli never fails to impress, awesome good food and the cheesecake has to the best in Auckland. Has a great buzz and the staff are all..."

Josie Lu

"My quest is to find the best cheesecake in Auckland, so I've been researching and eating but I've only just started today.... Anyway, I went to order..."

Justine Klassen

"When you walk in, from the cosy NY diner atmosphere and busy workers with their cute uniforms it is really a unique dining experience in Auckland. I..."

Thegreeats

"The toasted reuben, chicken salad sandwich (for dinner no-less), and the Montreal poutine were all pretty good. I think however the highlight was the..."

Food Baby

"One of my favourite places in the CBD for lunch or dinner. I always try to order an old favourite and something I haven't tried before, very rarely..."

Emma W

"This one had to be a 5/5. Perfect experience. We were attended by a friendly waitress (a good start). We ordered a chicken roast gravy, turkey loaf ,..."

Live2Eat

"This place is themed like an American diner. All the women are dressed as if they were transported back into that era. Nice and clean and definitely..."

Linny

"I fell in love at The Fed and his name is Chicken Salad Sandwich..he was a mouthful but I could take it!! Generous portions of crispy skin chicken..."

Manic Diner

"Now officially one of my favorite European (American) restaurants! The staff are friendly and know what they are doing, the set-up is beautiful and..."

Heidi Chapman

"An amazing selection of unique foods, great for breakfasts! Some of their specialities, like breakfast griddle cakes are well worth the..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"Have been wanting to go here for a while now and made my way after a gig last Friday night. By the time we got there they were only serving the late..."

Tarina

"If you live in Auckland and haven’t heard of this place, you may want to check it out. Federal Delicatessen is in front of SkyCity and besides..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"I came here for my brother's birthday dinner on a Wednesday night around 6:45pm and it was buzzing. The restaurant doesn't take booking unless for..."

Olivia C

"Fantastic customer service. Had ordered pastrami, salmon bagel and turkey sandwich. Excellent flavor of their pastrami. The turkey sandwich very good..."

Lawrence Lun

"Breakfast was a treat. Griddle cakes with berries, crumble and cinnamon butter! Yep - that's a good start to the day. The rhubarb and muesli with..."

Laurie Ellul

"Came here for dessert as Depot had a 1.5 hour wait, couldn't decide which dessert - thank goodness for the choice of three. The banana toffee pie was..."

Miss Persistant

"Best New York cheesecake (with strawberries) in Auckland city! Do try it if you love a rich cake.Ambience is amazing!!!! Diner style where..."

ShoRt

"Packed with hearty flavour which the bread stick soaked up. The clams and fish was cooked well and not overcooked which I often worry about. Nice..."

Travels4Food

"We had such a good time eating here! The food was delicious and the crockery was funky and very clean. I enjoyed the taste of Montreal with the style..."

Jamie Cameron

"Intended to visit for breakfast a few weekends back but ended up doing lunch in this beautiful restaurant/diner with a few friends. Deco is..."

Marlanda Mar

"Friendly staff and we got the famous strawberry cheesecake and banofee pie with caramel popcorn which was very yummy ! We were at the federal street..."

Richie Chewy

"Six of us went to Federal delicatessen for breakfast before we go on hiking today. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff are extremely..."

Jojobaby

"Have dinner with my friends here. Fantastic atomesphere and service. Ordered salmon latkes, cured salmon is very nice but the potato is a little bit..."

Leon Jin

"It’s 10.30 am, you have a lunch time restaurant reservation at 12.30pm but you’re feeling hungry after staying up during the red-eye from..."

Theycallmemaggie

"This restaurant have been on my watchlist for a while and was definitely worth the trip. For appetizers we got the duck liver parfait, it had a very..."

Betty Diao

"One of my favourite places to eat in Auckland, food is sensational!!!!!! LA DINNER in Aucks plus more - Al Brown you've done it again. Go in and soak..."

Alwayseating

"What a great concept! We went here for breakfast and in typical al brown style found a menu packed full of originality while staying simple. The eggs..."

EpiCurious

"I don't know what it is about them, but I love NY Delicatessens. And the Federal Deli has brought that whole vibe into Auckland.Friendly..."

The Wanderer

"I love The Fed so so so much!!! the atmosphere is amazing, they have done amazing in recreating an American Diner!! They can get very very busy at..."

Sophie Ly

"This place is a little on the expensive side of average pricing but the menu is super good! The times I have been here, I always order the poutine!..."

Tbroadley

"BEST CHEESECAKE EVER'!!! I think apart from the price. Everything else is perfect. A lil bit overpriced for like mains etc. I had the potato..."

Ezzz

"Excellent food and coffee, and great looking little place, you can very easily imagine you are somewhere in NYC instead of the middle of..."

C F

"I have been here for brunch and lunch a number of times and will continue to return! While the menu isn't that exciting I always find the food to be..."

Kezia Lynch

"Funky, hip, classic American styled diner. Have been here a few times and always am satisfied. Chicken sandwhich with crispy skin and a gravy dunking..."

R & A

"The staff a very attentive. The food was really good I think it's great but not 10 out of 10 but still 9 out of 10 for perfection that is big. Ask....."

Jonathan Towers

"I was very impressed with federal delicatessen. They have tried to create an American diner style eatery and got it right with the filter coffee..."

Lucy Wills

"Been here with my long time no see friend. It's a nice place to stay and chat for long time, really. Last time I order 3 way combo, with cheese cake,..."

Anastasia

"The fed sets out to provide a specific archetypal dining experience and it delivers on point. It smacks of careful consideration and the finer..."

Goldilox

"Came here for lunch with my friend yesterday, the atmosphere here is very American and relax. We ordered salmon latkes, a chicken sandwich, a street..."

Di

"Went here for a work lunch yesterday and I must say it was really good! The atmosphere is really cool though it is extremely loud inside so we sat..."

Alysha Bower

"Walking in you can immediately feel the cool American diner vibe and the staff are friendly and super attentive! I got the gridle cakes (blueberry..."

Stephanie Ly

"What a refreshing difference to the same old same old. The atmosphere is certainly addictive and the customer service out of this world. And of..."

Bronwen Anne Wilkinson

"Located two doors down from the Depot, this American diner style cafe is hit for breakfasts and a quick bite to eat. I didn't expect much when i went..."

Biohazard

"The american diner vibe and service was excellent but the hotdog was too small for the price. The banana toffee dessert was delicious though. Would..."

Lucille Sia

"Came here for dinner the other night! I got told that you can't make reservations for less than 8 people so I was worried it was going to be full...."

Razelle Icaro

"Al Brown has done a great job with this place and I totally loved the pastrami sandwiches with mustard! great vibe and ambience about the place and..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Sunny evening, ordered Smoked Kahawai Cakes with red wine. The best feeling. Friendly staff, fantastic environment and quality service. Not..."

Sharan Dhanala

"I had heard a lot of hype about Federal Deli and so was skeptical that it would deliver, but I was completely wrong. The service was friendly and..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Good service. Food was good too nice to share with a group of people. Got the hot dog, roasted chicken with gravy and the steak. Prices are quite..."

Judy Chhy

"Super impressed by old mate Brown's get up here. American/deli style food is a well documented favourite of mine and I felt these guys hit the nail..."

James Ford

"The poutine... Keeps me coming back, amazing every time! This place has attitude--it's a time-warp, quite true to a classic New York-style deli. The..."

Campbell Ecklein

"Another spot with a cool selection of food on the menu. I liked the Reuben sandwich and poutine. Really enjoyed the 3 slices of pie 🍰 Always has..."

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"NEW YORK.This place is NY style/themed which is a nice change from the usual cafes around. I came here over a year ago and tried their most..."

Melissa

"Came here for a late dinner with the work mates as we had heard good things about the place. The food didn't disappoint, bit pricey for the amount..."

Charlene Weaver

"I came here a few weeks ago on a weekday for breakfast. I had heard a lot of good things about this place and I definitely wasn't..."

Ryan Lal

"This place is really strange: it's not like a genuine Canadian (or US) deli, more like a movie set or like somebody's imagination of what a deli..."

Solarflare

"First time here. I think it's a really good place to relax and have a desserts. Really love the atmosphere. The staff here are very welcoming...."

Michelle Chua

"Quirky place to eat in SkyCity- traditional American dinner with great friendly wait staff, bottomless coffee with 2 choices and great classic food! ..."

Jaffa

"I'd been wanting to go here for so long and o boy it did not disappoint eh. It was a tues but still so busy ??? Definition of goin up on a tuesday I..."

Gemma

"Food was delicious! Service was pretty good we just had to wait a bit for our food as it was busy but well worth it as it was yummy. The desserts..."

Erin Brown

"We went here on a busy Sunday morning for brunch, and since they don't take bookings the wait time was supposed to be 45 mins. We were pleasantly..."

Denise D'Sa

"I really enjoy the theme here. It has an American diner setting, which is a new look to the Auckland restaurant scene (or so I think). It is hard to..."

Tevita

"Dined with a friend and elected to sit outside. Although it was a chilly evening, the benefit of the overhead heating was a very welcome addition...."

Mary Underwood

"This is a pretty cool & unique place, like an American diner. I heard the poutine is a must try so we ordered it, but it was really salty. I'm keen..."

Misty

"I love the experience of dining at The Fed. The waiters and waitresses are always presenters well and nothing is too hard. They go the extra mile to..."

Ricky Jack

"Why not grab a seat in deli to have breakfast in weekend morning. Nice supreme coffee, sandwiched with pickle or have ny cheesecake.Vintage..."

William Chiu

"Wish I could have fit more in! The Rubén was fantastic, but managed to get my spoon in my husbands Motza Ball soup a few times too - give the..."

Bianca Lazar

"It took me much longer to get to the Fed than I would have liked. It really does remind me of a traditional deli. The sandwiches are..."

Paul Evans

"Every time I have come here the staff have gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure we had a good time. They are always willing to move..."

Lucy Anderson

"The home of Filter coffee only! Lucky that it is very good and a great start to the day. If you are looking for something different for breakfast..."

David Boshier

"Winning dish - poutine. The chicken was also a delight.Full review here:..."

Jo

"Fed St Deli as we call it, has become our regular especially for "The late shift" - Fridays and Saturdays the kitchen stays open til 1am. Perfect for..."

Lisa Reynolds

"Consistently good. Two words that ensure that the Fed remains in my sure fire goodness eating list. Curds and gravy on fries? Yes, am a convert...."

Auckland Foodie

"This is one of new and absolute favourite places in the city :) Went lunching last time and shared a large poutine between two and two other dishes...."

FoodieOodie95

"Checked into the Rydges this afternoon on our "Facestuffing tour of Auckland" and wandered down Federal st looking for the Deli. Only a hop,skip and..."

Simon Kearsley

"So I wanted to try this place out after reading reviews online.I dragged my partner here one day for dessert because I wanted to try the..."

Miss Alesana

"Potato on potato?Everytime we go here I order fries and mashed potato with gravy we dip the fries in the mash and eat em might sound a bit werid..."

FoodLoco

"My friend and I went along to The Fed after, what shall we say, a "big" night out after the rugby. We shared a plate of poutine, I had the white fish..."

Anna Hinehou

"Bannofee pie is crack! Everytime I feel like having dessert, I always think about that lovely slice of banana and toffee pie or the lovely cheesecake..."

Erika Bayangos

"Came here for my 21st food crawl😁 we had a half chicken and poutine. It was like heaven in my mouth....almost had a heart attack. The staff were..."

Shelly

"Came here once for dinner and dessert and the other time for breakfast. Both so impressed with the restaurant! REALLY reminded me of new..."

Xtina Cassidy

"Love it here. Took my sisters who was so excited to go to an Al Brown restaurant. They had breakfast salad morning glory. I ordered off sides. Good..."

Louise

"A nice American style diner right by SkycityWe decided to dine here for my birthday and we left quite satisfied. It was a busy Thursday..."

Mandy

"As soon I walked in, I was speechless at how amazing the restaurant looked. I havent been to America before, but it looked just like the classic..."

Jen Lin

"Amazing food and service, with the exception of the pumpkin pie, which is rather bland. Seems common that the pumpkin pie is a bit of a..."

Stephen Sheehan

"A fantastic place for a quick bite to have in a very New York style sitting. The hot dog was delicious, but comparing it to the price was expecting..."

Raffi

"- Very cool theme (NY Jewish Deli inspired)- Every dish was delicious- Highly rec the cauliflower salad and pastrami- Must try the..."

Foodarella

"I seriously love this place! We ordered:- fried cauliflower - poutine- NY street dogs- iceberg wedge saladI..."

Anna Daley

"This was an amazing find! The American theme - decor, uniforms and menu really works. Great service, ambience and food. This is a popular place and..."

Rosemary Cook

"They have best desert so far I had.Best customer service and amazing vibe. enjoy having food there.If you looking for American food it's a..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Pastrami is unbelievably good. Better than NY! Big call i know, but... So good.All this place needs is an espresso machine to make it the..."

JS

"Been here twice. Really great service. Food is bit pricey but totally worth it. I would recommend to plan well ahead as this place is always busy...."

Salvin Singh-Prasad

"Federal Delicatessen is one of my absolute favourite places to go to for dinner ( as you can see from the photos, I've tried almost everything..."

Kellie Lee

"I've been to Fed Deli a few times. I really love the atmosphere; the staff are so friendly, the place is warm and comfy. The food is really worth the..."

Charlotte

"Went in for a late lunch early dinner and experienced great customer service from the minute I walked in all the way through. Honestly the best..."

Simone Halstead

"Loving the vibe here! Really liked the overall combination of warm yellow lighting, bubbly waitresses and cute seaters on the side! Entree: Didn't..."

Annie Ren

"Really enjoyed every experience so far. Sat inside for the first time and the booth was quite tight for 4 people. Luckily the wait staff let us put..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"Great food and great atmosphere. I found the food a tad salty though but overall very good. The service was good and staff was very..."

Jessica Li

"I ate went in a fried chicken crawl with my sister o her birthday and decide to try this place. We lived the vibe you get in the restaurant. The food..."

Lucinda Thai

"OH MY GAWD. Hands down one of the best desserts I've ever tried. Customer service is excellent and staff are friendly! Affordable food prices. Not..."

Tan.ned

"It was ok, we came here for a late night bite. Tried the hot dog and a slice of pumpkin pie. Nothing extraordinary, hot dog was small but relative to..."

Victoria

"I've been here a few times one for brunch and the last time was for a late lunch.I love the diner theme of this place. From the decor to..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Tried convincing friends to come to the fed many many times but because of what the menu says they were a bit iffy....HOWEVEROnce they saw..."

Stephanie Balsom

"Amazing setup, awesome customer service and yummy food. Ordered poutine and a hot dog...so delicious! Was a bit disappointed with the size of the hot..."

Doreen Milo

"Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. I have been here nearly once a week. I always get great service and the booths would be my favourite..."

Amanda B

"The back story: I first went to "The Fed" with a friend who was keen for bagels and milkshakes. Indeed a salmom bagel and a peanut butter chocolate..."

A Culinary Affair

"Super place. Food is great and it is matched by the ambience. Staff is full of energy and accommodative. Been here a number of times. Will go again..."

#1

"I have always wanted to eat here but didn't realize that I've walked passed it everyday for the pass year on my way to Uni; it's right opposite the..."

Brenda Phu

"We had a fantastic experience at Federal Delicatessen!The atmosphere of the place was buzzing and lively, and our staff was very friendly and..."

Cindy Wu

"Delicious food, good service and pleasant atmosphere. The chicken sandwich has included cartilage last couple of times though...Pickles are..."

Vika Dorokhova

"Next level Reuben Sandwich and authentic Poutine. This place has been one of my highlights of my NZ trip! Will definitely be coming back again every..."

D

"One of the best restaurants in town. Great service, interior design and very cool American theme. The food is also really good. Especially love the..."

Woo-Min Lee

"To be frank, it was quite a delightful experience. In saying so however, for those who loathe loud and busy environments, dining here may be a poor..."

Audric Kam

"We like the place the decor is very New York deli .good pastrami and very good rye bread.The lemon meringue pie is a winner..."

Gaetano

"Good service and good food, portion sizes are good. Only dish that was not a standout was the Turkey Meatloaf. The Bloody Mary's here are awesome!..."

Emma-Jane Bates

"Never heard of this place until my friend took place and it was great! Really nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend the turkey rye..."

Beth Owens

"Their dessert and fries are recommended. Other dishes are average. Quiter environment than depot. Dont need to make reservation. Average $30-40..."

Zoe Huang

"The service here is exceptional, staff are so friendly and attentive We had the 3 pie combo and it was mind blowing Highly..."

Brooke Wilson

"Amazing ambience, friendly staff! Must try the Chicken Sandwich and the super awesome pan cakes! Top it off with the Filter coffee (Havana)..."

Anupam Singh

"Had the griddle cakes and the supreme bottomless coffee. Very delicious and filling! Service took a while but it was peak time. A few vegetarian..."

A

"Nice brunch at federal delicatessen! We arrived at almost 1:15 and we thought we had already avoided the crush, however to our surprise, we still had..."

Shirley Yu

"Whilst in Auckland for the weekend, I had far too much choice when it came to where to eat. For brunch with some blogger friends on Sunday morning, I..."

Lulacorn

"My partner and I both agreed these were the best cooked meals we'd ever had, the meats melted in the mouth and neither required more than the..."

Paige Eriwata

"Excellent customer serviceYummy foodWe ordered a lot of dishes including dessert between 3 people and ended up only paying 25$ ea. So defs..."

Gianina Castro

"I love American Food - I have been meaning to come here forever - well, since it opened, so this was the perfect opportunity - the pre-movie dinner,..."

Bri DiMattina

"Really great experience. Love the food and the busyness of the room. I had the Reuben which filled me easy! Great flavour and loved the bottomless..."

Love The Experience, Love The Brand.

"A group of us enjoyed the Deli Man Dinner before heading to the Deli Man screening on Saturday night.The Fed is a popular place and it’s..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I have been wanting to go to The Fed for so many years now, particularly after being told about the 3-way combo of pies. I grew up with true American..."

Asad Naseem

"Definitely a cool place for the young crowd! I can see why it's popular... The soup was very tasty... But we probably picked the most plain thing as..."

Donna&Shane

"I've heard nothing but good about this place, so finally ventured into the cold to check it out. We went in for coffee, and ended up getting a couple..."

Amanda Hailwood

"Finally someone had opened up an American diner styled restaurant!!Their poutine is sooo good!! The fries are crispy yet soft in the..."

Aniva Huang

"We went to "Singin' in the Rain" last Thursday and had decided on post-theatre supper at Federal Deli (after checking out a few places online) as it..."

Lochbuie

"My wife and I went to the Federal Delicatessen late last night (9.30). The place was humming but they found us a table immediately. We shared a..."

Austin

"Fed Deli is a bit of a no brainer. The drinks, the staff, the food – no trouble. It’s so good to have a place to fall back on for consistency. It..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Definitely one to save for your cheat day, federal deli is somewhere you simply cannot go easy. The food is absolutely delicious. Casual, yet..."

Laura Hunt

"Ordered clam soup, chips with gravy and cheese and the turkey sandwich. The soup could've used less onion. The chips were tasty with the creamy..."

Jamez Hill III

"I love the trio of pie! That and the milkshake are excellent. I'm so glad they've reopened. The waitresses are really lovely and friendly too...."

Tash

"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Came here for the famous trio of cakes! We had NY baked cheesecake, pumpkin pie & banoffee pie with popcorn. It was $18..."

Jean Lee

"Was here last night for a business dinner. Service is excellent. Food comes out in good time. The dessert ? of banana n toffee pie was the best..."

Jay

"This place was amazing. The food, the atmosphere and the service. I really liked the style they had going on there, me and my party were very..."

Chris Fernando

"This is the perfect place for when you want something tasty but don't want to go anywhere too fancy. I love how simple and honest the food is and the..."

Shannon T

"Very nice environment and lovely staff. I had the poutine and would recommend one. Is not as good as the original Montreal poutine, but almost..."

Tarcísio Pinhate

"The Fed opened at 5pm last Saturday serving the all-day menu on reduced hours as construction continues. I trust the Late Shift and weekend brunch..."

Johnine @ HaloHaloAtbp

"The Fed is a staple weekend and late night eatery. I've been here countless times. Everything is great but you can't go wrong with lox or any..."

Chloeeatsitall

"This place is amaze-its a shame it's closed due to fire- on a big night out or before going to events in town this is a wonderful place to start or..."

Chloe-Mae

"Have been here twice now and have really enjoyed the atmosphere, thought it might have been a tad try hardish but it was actually really cosey like a..."

Sophcrp

"A good breakfast with a nice cocktail. A chef name PJ made a lip smacking sandwich for me and my brother. Nice ambience and the..."

Sumit Rawat

"In search for dessert, I had heard along the grapevine that I would not be disappointed by this place.We took a seat outside, near the..."

Lennie L

"Myself and my partner were in Auckland for the day to attend a meeting - We used the Zomato app to find a good place to have lunch. Federal stood out..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Tasty tasty food. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for simple yummy meal. If you thought chips and gravy couldn't get any better, try the..."

Jane Smith99

"This place blew me away. I honestly felt like I'd walked in to a 60's diner in New York. The decor was authentic, the music was exceptional (totally..."

Eden Wood

"Best cafe in Auckland!. Amazing food.. We went here twice during our 3 day stay in Auckland.. I wish there was a restaurant like this in..."

Renata

"A decent crack at a New York deli concept. Popped in for a late night meal after arriving in Auckland. The server was very nice and let us know we..."

Jason H

"Well executed concept. They've spent some coin and it delivers serious restaurant quality deli food. Not cheap but the quality is there. One of the..."

Hung Dong Long

"Loved my brunch at Federal Deli! As it was a beautiful sunny day, my partner and I chose a table in the outdoor seating. To begin, we had salmon..."

Sophia

"It's always good to have a place that is consistently good It's very cool to step in the door and you already feel like you're in an..."

The Incredible Edible

"Awesome place for a casual catch up dinner with mates. We got a bit greedy and managed to get the waiter to order us a 4 way dessert platter from the..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Seriously good pies. The lemon meringue is damn good. The pumpkin pie requires a particular set of taste buds...I recommend the poutine...."

Moon

"The Federal DelicatessenThis is the place you go to when you’ve done bad on a test or had a horrible day, it’ll never fail to lift your..."

Richard Tran

"Great place to eat. Loved the food! All of it! We will definitely be back - the service was friendly and not too pushy. Would love to take more..."

Pete Nicholls

"This place never dissapoints. Food is always good, no matter what you get. Tho, I do prefer the full menu compared to the break menu, both are good..."

Iamcii

"Love the American feel to this place the atmosphere is great and even the outside seating is great the food is so good defiantly American :) I've..."

Phoenix Brown

"Awesome theme and awesome food! The Reuben sandwich is always a go to for first timers here with a side of the poutine:-) the grilled cheese with..."

Anna Harding

"Went and had lunch here on Weds. Great experience and an excellent choice available. We had the fries with gravy and cheese, a salad and the turkey..."

Moggie

"I've tried this place 3 times and yesterday was the first time I was a bit disappointed (first time tried it for dinner). My schnitzel just didn't..."

Candy Boy Food Journey

"Been here a few months ago for a late night treat.Great service, funky atmosphere. You will feel like you have been transported to an..."

Where.iate

"excellent food. Great ambiance. Loved it!Reasonably priced and great setting. specially enjoyed the cakes there. If you want to visit a busy..."

Ankita Maheska

"I have been to the Fed five times now and each time has been an absolute delight. The staff are always amazing - perfectly attentive and a little bit..."

Elese

"Heard so much about the place that we decided to give it a go. The food was yummy despite being disappointed with an all-day brunch menu-..."

JaimeC

"I'm a big deli fan and was hugely disappointed with this pastiche. We dropped in for lunch during the week. The home-made pastrami in my Reubens..."

Flowergirl69

"My husband and me came here one night before we went to a comedy Event at the sky city,We hadn't eaten all day and thought we might have dissolved if..."

Chloe Franklin

"Loved it the minute we walked in. We had an aisle table near the counter and could see everything being made fresh and it was great. I went with the..."

Muffin Mum

"Came here for brunch alone and the atmosphere is fantastic. The waitresses and waiters are friendly and aptly dressed. It's quite busy around 12 so..."

Kenzi Yee

"Can't even put into words how bad ass this place is, the decor , the theme , the service , the food! Omg the food! 10/10! I'm drooling thinking of..."

Big Cheese

"Not offering espresso in my book is not a go these days but there very busy which is a good sign....the staff are friendly. Great atmosphere and nice..."

Coffee Lover

"i love the whole retro american diner theme of fed deli. everything is super interesting to look at and the whole concept flows through the place,..."

Michelle Tan

"Excellent breakfast menu, think I've tried them all at least twice. Enjoy the coffee, Havana :-). Good service friendly staff and a great..."

Chomp

"Came here for breakfast last week and as usual was not disappointed. This is our favourite spot for Sunday brekkie. Thoroughly enjoyed the morning..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Yum yum, such a cool restaurant, you instantly feel relaxed when u walk in and the staff are so lovely, the food is just as relaxed but packed with..."

Marilyn Moore

"I dined at the Fed on a late afternoon and was seated promptly by friendly staff. The waitress was very accommodating when my companion and I wanted..."

Angela Liu

"This place is great and a favourite for a lunchtime eat. The Poutine and Ruben are great to share. We always have one of each between two and a soda..."

B D H

"If you want that "American/NYC feel" while dining, go to this place. It's full most of the time but we were able to get a seat right away. We had..."

AngeLi

"I think I've visited Federal Delicatessen before, like few years ago I forgot now, upon my partner's recommendation, since he loved the Poutine and..."

Charica Roche

"I have never been to an 'old-school NYC Jewish delicatessen' before, but if they are anything like Federal Delicatessen ("The Fed"), then I am..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Recently I was at a conference in Auckland and took the opportunity to sample the Federal Delicatessen. I was impressed on my several breakfast..."

PeterMS

"A crowd favourite, Fed Deli has got to be one of the trendiest locations in Auckland's CBD. The service is impeccable and very friendly, making a..."

Marina S

"Overrated. It seems like from the moment you arrive, their job is to extract as much money from you as they can, and get you in and out the door as..."

Neil Young

"I like that you can turn up to this deli at any hour of the day, and there will always be something there to delight you. Yesterday we went at 3.30pm..."

BMG

"I have had their poutine a few times, a really yummy side dish. Besides that, I have tried their lemon sole and chicken mains,really enjoyed the..."

Thefoodloverrr

"Pleasant surprise to find it lives up to it's reviews! Great Smoked salmon ugly bagel and Latkes, bottomless coffee and a tart lemon meringue pie..."

Fiona Moore

"Really cool place and theme throughout, service calibre very high as well. I would suggest this to local people wanting to get an idea of Montreal..."

Jason Montreal

"Updated review: 4.5O Ok, I got it wrong, kind of! Since my last review, I have been to Federal Street Deli two more times and have now given my..."

LucyGoosey

"Went here for lunch with friends Place looked great nicely decorated .I had the greenpeace bagel it was very nice good..."

William Shah

"This place is an absolute gem. First time here and everything was on point. I ordered the mish mash which had fried potatoes peas corn beef and a..."

Dondon3000

"It's not Thai or Indian that's the latest craze, but Americana, with a number of new places transplanting American style diners and restaurants here...."

Frank

"food, service and environment are perfect inside! food is awesome! love the caramel banana pie, the hot dog and the chips! very nice place! will go..."

Perlie Hu

"I finally popped into Federal Delicatessen for breakfast on Saturday morning (along with the rest of Auckland). I wasn’t initially planning on..."

Oli Dowthwaite

"The Federal Deli is one of Al Browns delicious eateries in Auckland. It's a take on an old school NYC Jewish Deli open early and closed late. We came..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Most amazing bagels that i have ever had...."

Elina.m

"Al Brown certainly knows how to do it. Fed Deli is always a favourite, especially for late night foodie adventures, open until 1am Thurs-Sat. Never..."

Jemimah

"Every joint that Al Brown has opened has been embraced with fervent adoration and it’s no surprise why. Dining is casual but with a certain flair..."

Heartshrooms

"Came here on a weekday for brunch, but they didn't seem to have their usual brunch menu for some reason.Service was good, albeit a bit slow even..."

Oisin O'Reilly

"service 3/5 ( one of waitress was rude for us. And she forgot my order)environment 4/5food 4/5cost performance 4/5drink 5/5My order : clam cioppino..."

Mira

"Been there twice. The decor reminds you of an American deli. Service is fun and friendly. Food there might not be the healthiest but it's so good!..."

Bettina Tran

"I have been to Fed Deli many times for drinks and dessert but tonight was my first time for dinner. I am always so impressed with this place, from..."

Amy Webb

"Food was excellent. I had the pancakes and they were delicious. Too much for me so a friend polished off the third one. We had to wait..."

Jacqui Murdoch

"We visit Federal Deli every time we go up to Auckland and will be visiting again this weekend coming.We love the vibe, the service, the..."

Ellen Place

"Went for dinner. Then went for dinner the next night. Wanted to go for breakfast next day. My One True Love is USA born and our other dining..."

Annie McD

"Came here in a whim when we didn't quite know what we were in the mood for, and we weren't disappointed. We had the reuben sandwich and the..."

Jasmijn Liekens

"I went for dinner/date there last night we sat in a booth and I could talk easily unlike Food truck… it was cold and rainy outside the welcome was..."

Bradford J

"I love this place. The Mish Mash Hash is a regular treat for us on the weekends, along with a great Bloody MAry. My only complaint is that the..."

Cindy Buell

"Had an early dinner here on Friday, and it gets five stars easily from me. Lovely friendly staff, huge ambiance, a great menu, what's not to love? ..."

Wolfie W

"I love this place, have been there three times and I'd definitely keep going.The pancakes are delicious, thick with a yummy topping. The..."

Nicky

"It's hard to rate something a 5. I have to for this place though, because after several visits, I can't fault them on anything.Food was..."

Fleur Peps

"I would give this place a strong 4. Atmosphere: 5/5 - Everyone eating here are happy, casual and enjoying their meals. ..."

Rachael Marie Gee

"While The Fed seems to be part of the "American diner theme" fad, it does it damn well. The waitstaff, dressed in 1950s(esque) atire, add..."

Chris Baldock

"Lovely, tasty, quick-serving meals. Attentive, friendly waitresses - all in all - perfect service! Highly recommended to all as a place to get your..."

Adeline

"Really enjoyed the lunch experience with my mates today, had the pastrami sandwich, great decor and ambience, really busy - first day opened I..."

David Parussini

"I came here for the first time and was really impressed. We ordered the veal schnitzel, fries with cheese curd and gravy and the slaw which were all..."

T Pritchard

"I love this place!The service was excellent and friendly, and showed us to a seat after only a 5 min wait on a busy Saturday lunch time..."

Nicole Coles

"The Fed - A reason to wake up for breakfast/brunch on a Saturday! :)You'll love their: 1. Old-school NYC deli style..."

Jade Lim

"I have never had poutine fries before so a can't compare but as far as The Feds fries go these are DELISH! Spit Roast chicken nice and..."

Bernadine Phillips

"I've wanted a real Reuben sandwich ever since I heard of their existence. I wasn't disappointed. Homemade pastrami and plenty of it, (think smoky,..."

PhilOS

"Totally authentic New York deli feel. Really interesting food options. My latkes were beautiful. The coffee is very good and bottomless! But best of..."

Rozanne D

"Nice ! good food, and nice ambient . Just like the name delicatessen. Will definitely go again..."

Amanda Choong

"Delicious reuben sandwiches, amazing desserts, spectacular service. A really great experience and after having just been to the famous Katz's Deli in..."

Carol

"Went a few days after opening. A welcome addition to the Akl dining scene. Only gripes - Pastrami was great but would have been good if more thinly..."

Bob

"Well done. Pretty much perfect. Excellent environment, great service, well needed concept in Auckland. Food, well what can I say, excellent choice..."

Lisa Garrity

"I have been hanging out for the Fed Deli to open - and the first visit on opening day did not dissapoint :-)The hardest thing was to decide..."

Elle

"Turkey anyone? Probably the only place in New Zealand that offers turkey meat sandwich. This place has the feel of an authentic diner that you would..."

Tyla Shi

"Came here on opening day with seriously high expectations: as a devotee of Schwartz's in Montreal I knew The Fed would have big shoes to fill...."

Olivia Fogarty

"Great place if you want to sit and chill and have great dessert. Does have the best banoffee pie and all cakes are to die for!!!Would go..."

Esther Song

"I could come back to Federal Deli every day if I was the type of person who could eat the same thing over and over. The food is so good. My favourite..."

Lisa V

"The very first time I visited The Fed, it was to catch up with an old colleague from work. I was so impressed. The service was great - we were..."

Kershia

"Wandered up to Fed Deli for dessert one night fueled by a craving for pie & a promise from my colleague of Mad Men atmosphere. The deli did live up..."

Fain Feasts

"There are so many American inspired restos at the moment. One of my faves is definitely Fed Deli which has that fun American diner feel to it. This..."

Jennifer Manalo

"I'm a frequent dinner in Fed, love the bottomless Coffee, the best Cinnamon Rolls in town, very good Chips with Gravy. I was surprised when I saw..."

Andre Cesar Botelho Vidoto

"Came here for brunch with one other (12pm, Sat) and were seated quickly (phew). We got one of the free standing table in the middle, which felt a bit..."

Lillian

"Good food with such a great service , nice ambience , late night open on weekends .Must visit once..."

Jasjeet Singh

"This is a cozy restaurant just across Sky City. I asked my friend to go here for a catch up because I knew that they serve NY cheesecake and I was..."

MS LKDG

"What can I say? The nuts and bolts of this great new addition to Auckland's dining scene have been very well outlined by previous reviewers. I ate..."

Flyingkiwi

"Fed Deli's desserts are to die for. Go for the triple cake combo where you can choose a selection of 3. This place does consistently good..."

Jenna Wee

"I have wanted to try out Federal Delicatessen for awhile and headed along there this morning with a friend from brunch.It is an Al brown..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"This centrally located eatery opposite the Sky Tower never looks as busy as Depot next door, but behind the closed double doors lies a hive of..."

Nom Nom Panda

""The Fed" is a great place for the classic American diner food with a kiwi twist. I recommend this place for a late night feed and/or dessert date...."

Lisa Edgar

"Federal Delicatessen is a charming little diner in the Auckland CBD. interior is stylish with the 1950's touch it gives a great feel to your..."

Fridayu

"My current favourite. It probably should have a 5 but that means there can never be an improvement even if I have no idea what it could..."

JustOneMore

"Federal Delicatessen is an American style diner restaurant. I almost felt as though I was in the diner in Twin Peaks, the waitresses outfits are..."

Rebecca Smith

"More restaurant than diner, Al Brown has come up with another winner on Federal Street. Go for breakfast or lunch if you are eating on a budget. ..."

Cheap Eats

"Al Brown is the Midas of the re-invent in the Auckland restaurant scene; everything he touches turns into gold. Depot has set the standard for casual..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"If you thought you'd need to buy an expensive plane ticket to visit Katz Deli in New York in order to recreate 'When Harry Met Sally' then think..."

Eat It Auckland

"Stepping into Federal Delicatessen was akin to stepping back in time. Although it doesn't take bookings, the wait isn't long as there is plenty of..."

Lucy Eats

"Stepping into Al Brown's latest culinary venture - Federal Delicatessen - is not quite like walking into any other restaurants in Auckland. Designed..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Have been there twice for lunch. Pickled pork tastes fantastic and special! With a crispy crust and tender texture of pork. Hot dog is very..."

Daisy H

"Service & the atmosphere is great. The food is nice enough but they are tiny and a bit overpriced. The NY strip steak is nicely cooked (medium rare)..."

Johnny Montoya

"This restaurant was very enjoyable. The servers were friendly, the food was delicious and the vibe was very eclectic. We had a tuna melt, a bagel..."

Margo Prodan

"Fed Deli is my go-to for poutine in Auckland. I always order a small plate and a sandwich (either the reuben or the chicken salad sandwich). The..."

Karyn Ann Udanga

"Great menu options here. We're a fan of the fish option, when will Al bring a seafood restaurant to Tamaki diners? The quality of produce is..."

Braam Compton

"Auckland's Katz Deli. Nearly the same ambient as in NY's famous deli. Well, the Pastrami sandwich is way smaller but a bit more delicious. I had to..."

MkkPyro

"Perfectly located next to our hotel, Federal provided a perfect stop for quick bite before exploring the city. An open kitchen gives a great view of..."

Mitchell Bidois

"Best cheesecake in town unmatched by any other place! Ordered two full cakes for an event and everyone agreed that the cakes were the highlight of..."

Annie F

"American diner vibes with a nice selection of food. Food portions are slightly smaller compared to elsewhere, but otherwise normal sized for Asian..."

Edgar Wong

"Love this place would defs go back. Different food then what you would usually find in Auckland. An American vibe and staff are great. We loved the..."

Sarah K

Amano

86/100 (6864 ratings)

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"Got recommended this restaurant. It did not disappoint. Service was great. The dishes were suburb. Will definitely be going back...."

April

"We booked for a birthday celebration, and the food was super yum. It’s a bit pricy but understandably so - you pay for what you get. It was a bit..."

Marnie

"Between 2 of us, we shared the following:-Burrata (fantastic and so fresh and flavoured nicely you won't get sick of eating this whole bowl of..."

Marie T

"Nice Italian restaurant, friendly service and delicious dishes, good selection of cocktails and..."

Rex Chen

"Great service. Delicious food and a wonderful vibe...."

Rob

"If you live in Auckland & you haven’t been to Amano yet...well...better try this place out! Even though I love this place (esp their bakery ahhh..."

Cranberrycrackers

"Been here a few times before. I have to say they are still on the standard level, but not impressed me anymore. But I like bakery so..."

Chelsey

"Truffle & riccota croissants @amano_nz available on Fridays of the truffle season only 🖤 have been wanting to try them since last year (especially..."

Pandadrools

"We love the ambience and staff are friendly. Their breakfast menu is nice & tasty especially the croissants and coffee! For lunch, we especially..."

Carla

"The fish was so..."

Eatateeaten

"The best pasta in Auckland! This place never fails to amaze me. Staff were very nice and so accommodating. We were able to make our original booking..."

Amy

"Very atmospheric. One of my favorite places in Auckland. Food is amazing, service is wonderful, prices are worth what u are getting. I always go for..."

Sophia Ignateva

"THE BEST. THE YUMMIEST. THE GREATEST...."

NEMZ

"loved everything there! coffee was great, staffs were friendly and quick service… always came back and make sure everything went great for us! food..."

GNUEL

"Burrata 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Espresso trifle 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Definitely coming back..."

Jas

"This restaurant is mind blowing. The food is ridiculously good and it has top notch service and a fantastic atmosphere as well. If you haven’t..."

Holly

"The meals were fantastic, service was great and food came out together and timely. All in all a great..."

Catherine V

"Overall a good experience, just a bit annoying the person who served us kept suggesting alternatives for our orders cause we were all set on what we..."

Mnie579

"Best Italian I've had! Modern and romantic vibes, staff were very helpful the whole night, and although they forgot the drinks they apologized (a..."

Doris Ma

"I went here for my birthday dinner and it was amazing!!! The food was great, champagne was really good, service was really good too. Our waiter was..."

Marggie Pascua

"What a cool place this is! Great vibe, you can come here on a romantic night out or with your mates having a nice feed and making it a night having..."

Haroos

"I really liked the pasta. Love them! Will visit again. Need to reserve tables otherwise need to wait long..."

Alice

"We had to wait about 15mins for our Booked table. The staff were very attentive and checked with the kitchen twice about questions with the..."

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"Have been here twice in the last week because it’s just THAT good. Had the Scampi pasta on both visits and holy heck, it is the best dish I’ve..."

AK

"Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our waiter was respectful and very attentive. (Thanks Richard.) Decent portions, flavorful and seafood beautifully..."

Anna

"It's up there compared to most restaurants in terms price but it's also my favourite in the city, so there you go. Absolutely amazing..."

Louis Sinclair

"I love this place so much that I want to give 1000/5 instead of 5/5! Brought my family here for my birthday lunch one day and loved the food. We..."

The Poor Foodie

"These Agnolotti from Latina are yummy. They seem to have a decent amount of filling and we even like to eat a few of them plain straight after they..."

C Caroline

"The scampi pasta is my all-time favorite, as good as always! 5/5Beef carpaccio was perfect in texture and seasoning. 5/5Octopus was the..."

Kate Ouyang

"Awesome and vibrant atmosphere! Especially serving sparkling water is an amazing introduction and..."

Amit Kumar

"Beautifully made and presented food. Top quality ingredients as you would expect. One of the best restaurants in..."

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"We recommend the granola, but also feel a wee bit more flavour could be added to the sweetcorn fritatta such as a salsa or green onion. This..."

S B

"One of my favourite places to dine!! They have great service and great food - nothing more you could ask for at a..."

Joohee Grace Park

"Rating 4.5. There’s really not much to fault with this place, great atmosphere, causal yet classy & hip. I got the sit at the bar, and great to see..."

Manz

"Al dente spaghetti cooked to perfection, lovingly embracing tuatua in shells, gently caressed by an butter/olive oil garlic white wine chilli..."

Andrea McMath

"Exquisite cuisine, incredible and great service, friendly..."

Jon Dinglasan

"We had a group booking of 14. My guests and I enjoyed the food, wine, service and ambience...."

Junior Aranui

"Food was very nice! I loved the interior and decorations. Would definitely go..."

Renie

"We came here as a party of seven for a graduation dinner. After hearing how popular they are, I made sure to book well in advance for this busy..."

Vivian C

"This place is so amazing. I loved everything. Cannot fault a single thing..."

Hannah

"Finally managed to dine at Amano and I was not disappointed - the food was to die for!Uses asparagus a lot in their dishes (no complaints..."

G1k

"My favourite place to get pastry in Auckland! I love their doughnuts, almond croissants, pain au chocolate and the canelés. Always grab one of those..."

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"Wife took me here for my birthday. It was certainly a wonderful experience. Very intimate and inviting vibe, we saw families, couples, and..."

Ming_Angela Y

"My favourite restaurant hands down in Auckland ~ everything is good here , can’t go wrong ! Always very busy though so if you do want to go ~..."

Natalie QP Chen

"Amazing food here! Everything in the menu we tried was Devine. The interior is fitted out beautifully too. Great for a work lunch, dinner, date,..."

Chan Can Eat

"Amazing pastas and wine, enjoyed every bite. Steak was perfectly cooked. Flavours on point. Service was great...."

Ninahooo

"Amano is my happy place. I love everything about it, from the decor, the ambience, watching the kitchen staff at work, to the coffee and food...."

Shannon

"Definitely the best restaurant I have been to in New Zealand so far. Did a last minute walk in for my birthday and the restaurant catered..."

Sam

"Love the food! We visited for a family dinner and tried about 10 dishes - ended up just digging in and forgot to take more photos! Each dish was..."

Chomnomnom

"Very good experience, busy evening as always but we booked in advance and had the table ready straight away.A tiny bit slow with the mains but..."

Evgeny Pozdeev

"I came to Amano on a Friday night without a reservation. My bf and I were quickly seated by one of the friendly staff who worked there. We started..."

Sharon Louie

"Always a great experience dining here! The vibe is so cool, the decor is great and the food delicious! Had the mushroom and pancetta tagliatelle..."

Lizzie

"The best restaurant in New Zealand.Every food is simply amazing and the word “disappointment” just cannot coexist with Amano.Beautiful..."

Mathetes

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland. Lovely industrial interior and open kitchen design.The chargrilled ox tongue is rich and..."

Lucy

"Firstly this is one of best places to eat, the atmosphere is really relaxing and stylish. The food is really flavorful and moorish. I definitely rate..."

Quinton Wong

"Never disappointed when ever I’m here. Either for a date night or take the family and wee bub... food is simply extraordinary along with their..."

Toar Dotulong

"Come here at least once a month for breakfast and its always a gem! Service and food are always perfect. Their bakery side is also perfect for quick..."

Amindha Fernando

"It was perfect brunch at Amano on Sunday. Pasta was chewy and delicious. I enjoyed watching there cooking. Love to go open kitchen. Staff was..."

Alice In New Zealand

"5/5 highly recommend. Cocktails were amazing to begin with. Food was delicious and service was good. Highlight of the night would have to be the..."

Conor Murphy

"I have never been to Amano and been disappointed, this is one of my favourite finer dining restaurants. The atmosphere is always buzzing and the..."

Lila Broome

"I’ve always love the ambience and the space in general, and the food is always amazing no matter what you choose! It’s the perfect place to enjoy..."

Clarice Natasha

"Food was great yet noisy restaurant. Good for casual dining but not suitable if you are into an upscale Italian one. Ordered pasta. Food was served..."

Jason Wang

"Fine Dine with a casual, comfortable feel. Pleasant lovely staff that made our lunch even more delectably enjoyable. Our meals were cooked to..."

Findlinc

"I am a regular visitor of Amano Bakery but it was my first time to have lunch there. I took my husband to Amano for his birthday, we ordered clam..."

Cherry Qian

"Had the buffalo mozzarella with basil& tomato for starter and the duck breast with yoghurt& lentils + crayfish pulsante for main. Cheese was..."

Kealy Mathews

"Great food with good service and overall a lovely place to dine in. These guys take pride in their food and what they serve.It is pricey..."

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"Amano really never does let me down. How one restaurant can do breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee AND baked goods to such a high standard is beyond me...."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Amazing pastas, dessert and smoothies, should definitely try, the staffs are also helpfull, I love how they do the open kitchen and it’s really..."

Vincent Fang

"Hard to go past this amazing restaurant! A definite must eat! Flavors are endless and the quality is superior! What a way to do food! For anyone..."

Shaun Ross

"If you had heard good things about this place, then let me tell you, what you heard are all true.We went to amano for simple lunch today, and..."

Zinan Mo

"Highly rated, one of the highest and for good reason. Food is hyper fresh and always consistently on that level, service is always friendly, almost..."

Clove

"Amano is a place that meets almost all aspects perfectly. Its tucked away in britomart underneath the fairy lights scattered throughout the area. It..."

Matchstick Reviews

"Got the clam sphagetti, beef carpaccio, tuna and mozarella. Favourite was the clam sphagetti - wonderful infused flavours from the cherry tomatoes..."

J Eats

"This was such a fantastic dinner. We got the focaccia, clam spaghetti, and crayfish filled pasta. Indulgent, rich, and filling - wow! Dessert was two..."

Brandon Huang

"Vibe is soo good! Food is good as well!!! Especially the cheese! I do recommend everyone should try their cheese, which is the best I’ve ever had..."

Riputation

"10/5 stars if possible! This is hands down one of my absolute favorite restaurants to dine at. Where do I start ❤️ They have the..."

EM

"Went to Amano for brunch with a friend as it’s been hyped up by a lot of people on Instagram. The food and pastries here are honestly amazing. I..."

Jenny Kim

"Come here for a quick lunch often.$9 sandwiches are quick and delicious!They fill you up and are amazing. Even grab a sneaky..."

Saasha

"Best Authentic Italian Spot. Presentation of the cocktails are amazing. Ordered one Expresso Cocktail and Aperitivi. Drinks flavours were good. Food..."

Nikki B

"Excellent food and service, well decorated. Good location.We ordered the lamb, it was very yummy.The pasta with clams was..."

Sammiii

"We ate here yesterday for my birthday. It was pretty busy but the staff were very accommodating and friendly. The foods are a bit pricey but the..."

Kikay_klaudz

"3 of us had lunch here on a Tuesday and were seated immediately! Our table was in dark, high traffic area so wasn’t exactly the nicest ambience but..."

Siobhan

"Italian food in Britomart Auckland.High rating restaurant in Google and TripAdvisor.Very busy even around 3:00pm.We ordered..."

May

"Came to Amano for a quick brunch few months ago. Love the rustic but modern atmosphere and decoration. Don't be surprise if you've seen a photo of an..."

Bella Luv Food

"Their meals are amazing! The prices can definitely be justified with the skills displayed in their meals. The service was also very professional and..."

Tan.ned

"love love love Amano!!! The clam spaghetti is just amazing, something i crave for very often! Customer service is always great! Only downside is..."

Yinya Shi

"Every time I come here I’ve had an amazing meal. Recommend the focaccia as an entree and share your food! Their portion sizes reflect the..."

SpoonMe

"This restaurant was amazing. One of the best meals we have ever had. The beans side was divine. We ate the Sirloin Steak which as cooked perfectly,..."

Mark Quadrio

"Enjoyed brunch at this location in the city with some colleagues. Surprisingly busy around 9:30am. Ordered the below dish. Although quite expensive &..."

Kai Mai

"Amazing. Friendly welcome, exceptional service. Loved the high ceilings, airy spaces and mix of table types. We sat at a huge big table with another..."

Lina K

"I just love this place. The ambience is amazing, service is amazing, the food is amazing...."

888

"We went for brunch about a month ago and ordered the granola, pork shoulder and prosciutto with potato hash. Everything was delicious and it was such..."

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"| Soy Latte |-I was never one to tell good or bad coffee. However @amano_nz coffee was so smooth and not over powering! They also have a..."

Food2belly

"Nothing to fault about this place. Been in Auckland for 5 years now and this is the best restaurant I have been to, everything is perfect. Staff and..."

M-J

"Very nice location and environment！also got the best bakery. Staffs are friendly but they forgot to order my pasta. Other food all good. Delicious..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Definitely lived up to the hype! Went there for the first time and the service was so personalised and the waiter really helped our big group choose..."

Donna Xu

"The food was incredible. We went to Amano for breakfast and dinner and loved the food both times. The waiters are friendly and attentive. I initially..."

James Bramin

"I had been waiting to try Amano for almost a year and finally went with great anticipation. I was not disappointed. I had the lamb shoulder as a main..."

Gemma Burke

"Me oh my this is the best meal in AKL! I can’t rave about this place enough. As a coeliac there were plenty of gluten free options and the staff..."

Sasha McCormick

"Excellent food and the customer service. The staff was attentive, helpful and lovely. We tried the Pappardelle and Pork and they were both delicious...."

888bing888

"Took me a while to get to this place but it was certainly worth the wait. Impeccable service heightened everything. The food was stunning, the..."

Faye Stubbs

"So what I absolutely LOVE is the service- WHAT EXCELLENT STAFF! Congratulations to Amano’s for a lovely courteous set of people who took assiduous..."

Shreeya Jayaraman

"I was really excited to try Amano for dinner having only been here for brunch, and was unfortunately underwhelmed. Most probably because I had..."

Holly Swallow

"Amazing food and service! Definitely recommend their steak and also their scampi pasta.Not feeling the decor but it's a future institution so..."

Ricky Zhou

"Busy busy ambience with delicious food. Ordered: chargrilled kahawai and crayfish egg dough pasta. Everything about this restaurant is fresh! The..."

Try_something_new

"Just can’t fault this place (yet and hopefully won’t) I’ve been there couple times and every time the food and service were good! Photos from..."

Tanz

"I reckon this is the best Italian restaurant in town! Went there many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and still loving it! Definitely worth the..."

Annie Low

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"Good food, nice presentation and good taste. A special lunch in the city, love the surroundings and decoration. Just a suggestion: improve the..."

LisaH

"Amano never disappoints! It was my second visit last night and the service was exceptional. The octopus dish was to die for if you are a seafood fan...."

Claire L

"I have heard Amano Restaurant is very good.So I tried to make a booking but it was hard to get. I had attempted 3-4 times for a dinner booking...."

Chico

"Always wanna try this restaurant and didn’t get disappointed. I ordered the chargrilled lamb which was just amazing! The juicy meat came with the..."

LilianMonaghan

"Went here for a farewell dinner with friends. We got a big 16 seater wooden table reserved for us in a corner near the entrance of the restaurant...."

Adrianna

"Bloody amazing place. The place to go in Auckland. The pastries are incredible, diverse and tasty. They have amazing fresh juices full of complex and..."

Debby Palti

"truly amazing!! me and my friend have been dying to come here since last year and that finally came true. and all I can say is it has exceeded our..."

Angel Cueva

"Had an amazing time here! The service is amazing and the food is even better (if possible). There’s also the Amano Bakery next door/on the..."

Louise

"Everything was wow! The only so-so dish was the chicken that wasn’t as moist as we thought it would be. Both lamb dishes were crazy good (the lamb..."

Nicola

"Can’t fault this place on anything. Superb service, food came out very quick despite being observably busy and very high quality tasty food. Highly..."

MAD

"Went to Amano on a hunch and was blown away. Buzzing atmosphere great food and great wine. Tried the crayfish tortellini and a cured meats dish with..."

Flippynz

"Amano, another great discovery in Auckland. Fresh made pasta, freshest seafood. Delicious. Cooking that respects and celebrates produce. Great space,..."

Rogue Spoon

"Amano, ti amo; Amano, I ADORE YOU. I’ve always been a little proud of myself for first discovering Amano and buying its pastries back in the days..."

Annie Ren

"Great atmosphere, trendy and busy. We were lucky to grab a seat for two of us during brunch. I’d recommend calling to reserve a table if you have a..."

Shar Young

"A very cute place for brunch! We visited around 12pm and it was very busy, luckily we got a seat. I really enjoyed the mozzarella, seasoned..."

Kelly

"Great food, great service! Very attentive and friendly staff. We were served by Zoe who did an amazing job. Highly recommend this restaurant...."

Matt Cornish

"Love the food there, a very good environment to have dinner with family and friends. Everything is really fancy and really well decorated. The..."

Lily Chu

"A chic place which was surprisingly full at around 11 am on a weekday. It seemed like most people around us were in for breakfast meetings or their..."

Yash Gupta

"This is by far the best restaurant I've had the pleasure to enjoy in Auckland. Finally an NZ restaurant that understands that flavour and texture are..."

Hylton White

"I had heard Amano doesn’t take bookings (could be wrong) so I decided to try my luck and wander in for lunch one day. The waiter was very lovely..."

Jenny Da

"I had the most amazing pasta here. I chose the Lamb Ragu Papardelle and it was absolutely delicious. Service was outstanding and the atmosphere was..."

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"Have been to Amano a few times... coffee catch ups, brunch, lunch, etc. The service is always excellent. Their staff are an asset to their brand. The..."

Korosha Naidoo

"Excellent service and staff. Constantly making sure the customer is happy. We ordered the half chicken and The Tagliatelle. Both delicious but the..."

Nina

"Glad I finally ate here. It was nice but I wasn't blown away by the food. Excellent service and great atmosphere. There are def other places I'd try..."

Tarina

"Great food and perfect service. We ordered the Lamb Ragu and the Scampi Chitarra. Both were exceptional and flavourful. Definitely don't skip..."

Zamily

"Been to Amano reasonably regularly since they opened. Brilliant food & great service. Good food cooked and served to perfection. Absolutely nothing..."

Nade

"the best decision to bring our family friends who were visiting NZ for the first time! it was our first time as well and it did not disappoint. we..."

Miko Cañada Lapasaran

"Called in for a juice & takeaway sandwiches. The atmosphere was awesome and although my visit was short I’ll definitely be back again. Service was..."

Kaitlyn Tyler

"Best food in Auckland! Came here on a cold Thursday evening and was welcomed with open arms into this warm, vibrant restaurant. Service was fantastic..."

GeoPanda

"Nice vegetarian food, Had Gnocchi , it's difficult to find good vegetarian food with lots of flavorBut this place totally nailed itLittle..."

Deepali Dhingra

"Charming, welcoming, a true feast for all your senses.Design, staff, mood is all top shelf.The good..to die for.I suggest the gnocchi,..."

João Plácido

"Everything is perfect, except speed. We sat down at 11:10, finishing ordering three dishes 11:15, waited and waited, finally got our dishes ready..."

Tanz

"knock！amazing flavour of the Crayfish tortellini！very fresh and smooth，especially have it with sauces n cheesecarpaccino cooked by a very..."

Rocky Guo

"Fine ambiance and great food. Such a unique and classy interior to keep your eyes busy. If you want a restaurant that provides an experience that..."

Wanderlazed

"Christmas is iconic at Husk for being one of the most memorable Husk lunches of the year. Reasons being a) the locations are always epic, b) Husks’..."

Husk Creative

"What a fine example of what Auckland needs to see more of and people are voting with their feet as the place was pumping on a Monday lunch. Got a..."

Birdman

"Half of the tables are for bookings and other half are for walk ins. Which is great because they’re almost always booked out all the time!..."

Darren Big Belly

"Hosted a business dinner here tonight. I've never had so many staff welcome me in and say goodbye, the service was amazing and the Staff:Patron ratio..."

Jay

"My friends from Chch came to visit me last weekend, and we had the best time there ever in Auckland. Great food, great service, great atmosphere even..."

Aria.zhou.nz

"Stopped by on a Friday without a reservation and managed to get a table after a bit of a wait with drinks. We opted to eat at the counter instead of..."

Benedict Uy

"Went for dinner on a Wednesday night around 6pm. We had booked thurs/Friday the week before and already they could only secure our table for an hour,..."

Riddhi

"The restaurant is very stylish and has a great feel to. This place is always full which is a great sign. The food here is incredible, have yet to..."

Arlette Goldsbury

"Had wonderful dinner at there. Everything was nice except i wasn’t quite full after the meal lol recommend side dishes when you order. ..."

Cookie Dough

"This place is absolutely gorgeous, in an understated, elegant kind of way :)They only do bookings for half of the restaurant, so by the..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"This place is does not disappoint. I’ve been here for a few dinners and the food has always been incredible. I know when you go to Amano you have..."

Marnelli

"Amano has the best atmosphere in any restaurant in Auckland. We loved the food, though the cocktails and staff left a little to be desired. We would..."

Christopher Pearce

"Tried Amano for the first time last night- what an experience. Incredible ambience, excellent, excellent service (truly outstanding) and delicious..."

Elizabethjansenvanrensb96

"Been here twice for dinner. Attentive service. A nice open setting - both times I was seated at the high table that is right opposite the kitchen so..."

Golden

"Coffee is Great, food excellent, and the staff lovely. Great place with wonderful ambience. Recommended for lunch or dinner or just a quick coffee..."

DC

"Amano is in a beautifully open space with vintage decor with varied seating (table, by bar) available. The dishes are of good portions, cleanly..."

Matadors

"The food here is impeccable, excellent food and excellent service but I must say the big bald chef is definitely the main attraction. What a hottie..."

Lola

"We came here for breakfast and OMG what an awesome experience!!! Such a cool building! Friendly staff😊 Beautiful coffee. They make everything on..."

Steaksammie

"One of the best place in the city. We ordered octopus and kitchen. Sooo yummy!! The chocolate desert is also tasty. The best is the service...."

LI Jiao

"Went here for anniversary and the food was amazing. I ordered a Angus steak in rare and it was amazing. I loved it and it stunned me with the flavors..."

Anriena Zen

"All four of us had a fantastic meal at Amano. Very friendly and attentive staff from the moment we walked in until we left. Excellent value for..."

Egon Ronnie

"Great service, great ambience and decor, great food. They have a great seasonal menu, I had the tomato, basil and ricotta handkerchief pasta and it..."

Petra

"Loved the food here. Everything was cooked to absolute perfection. The spaghetti was tasty and the pasta was nicely cooked through. The steak was..."

I_like_pickles

"Took one of my best friends to an unplanned birthday dinner at Amano and I am glad we did! Outstanding service with outstanding food. Staff were..."

Linlin

"Been here for the New year dinner with my co-workers. A good vibe in the heart of the city. To be honest, I'm not a fan of European cuisine but this..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Ambience and food is perfect, they have super friendly staffs too! Went there for my birthday celebration, the night was great! On a side note, the..."

Hallie Low

"I had lunch here for the first time today and I am overall very impressed with the place. I love the interior and the food is delicious! I ordered a..."

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"I’m really enjoy their opening kitchen and vintage decoration which allow clients clearly seeIng how their food be completed. They fully use any..."

Yafenxu123

"Major Fan. Major.Baby-cake free night so we legged it to somewhere we knew would feel classy, adult and serve amazing food that we could..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"A busy weekday evening where the generosity of additional seating at the bar and kitchen catered for those extra diners who enjoy this atmosphere...."

Maree Brogden

"Best pasta in Auckland! Entree were great and cocktails were yummy. Loved the ambience and fit out. Service was also good. Will definitely come..."

Tashee

"Amano is officially my favourite restaurant! The interior design is beautiful and makes it a great place for romantic dates. Each time I've been..."

Heartshrooms

"A business lunch on a very hot day. Amano was 90% full and the air con was straining. Impeccable service loads of free sparkling water and we were..."

Fred Ade

"Deliciously Satisfying. Craving for more. After a successful start to our January housing market. We decided to celebrate this evening...."

Tony Ma

"Ambience is what we instantly fell in love with as soon as we entered the restaurant. Great service and the food totally lived up to our..."

Pooja Pamula

"This was on the list for a long time and we finally managed to get a reservation for Wednesday. Amano is more accommodating than it seems in the..."

Ruchita Choukar

"Walked past last night wondering where we were going to get dinner at 10pm and got greeted by a big smile and a very friendly man. Through the whole..."

KJ Johnson

"I must say Amano fully deserves its high rating,Came for lunch and was definitely not disappointed. We were promptly and civilly greeted..."

Linda Lin

"Came here for New Year's day lunch. What a great way to start my food adventure for 2018. Food was scrumptious and the service was excellent. It's a..."

Liza Cosme

"Really good mains, we had the slow cooked pork and and the handkerchief pasta. The entree was okay and the sorbet was decent. Extremely fast service..."

Barney Rathnayaka

"Amazing place, one of my best meals in Auckland.From entre to dessert, everything was great. My main was pasta filled with lobster,..."

Diogo Reck

"Truly amazing!Took my parents out for dinner, as my mother was requesting Italian food. We were seated at a high table among some lovely..."

Jihye Kang

"Judging by its high rating, is Amano a restaurant every foodie in Auckland should visit? Let's find out. It was 11:10. I had chicken liver with..."

STRADS

"The decoration is superb. Nice staff. We had a Xmas meeting here and the vibe was so awesome. This place probably has the most impressive bathroom..."

Quinn Mai

"This place has an amazing interior design- super old school yet also classy and simple at the same time. The staff are extremely help and friendly...."

Aimee.

"Very happening brunch spot on a Sunday morning. We strolled by and decided to pop in for a try. The bakery pastry counter was filled with delicious..."

David Hewitt

"The food was awesome, and nice presentation, just the drink, not my type of flavor, too salty for me. I have recommended many friends to come here,..."

Stella

"Came here for our anniversary dinner. Had a very nice and elegant vibe inside. Ordered a chicken liver patê and ceviche for entrée...."

Queena

"We came to Amano for the bakery and whilst we ate our desserts we had a glimpse at the restaurant. The decor is what drew us in first, it was rustic..."

Dxlche

"There were 3 of us who made an impromptu visit to Amano, after an exhausting meeting, feeling thirsty & quite famished. Two of us have visited Amano..."

Shirley Swan

"The atmosphere and food here is simply incredible. Best coffee in Auckland and the interior is beautiful. We had pasta for mains I had the crayfish..."

Alexandria Norgate

"Amano has well and truly positioned itself among Auckland's best restaurants and for good reason. It continues to perform, and the service is..."

Kate DEatz

"Came here on a Monday afternoon at a awkward 4pm as a celebratory meal after our assignment. The interior is absolutely breathtaking; the..."

Oksana Zhang

"The chicken liver was a breath of fresh air. Such a beautiful blend of flavours and texture. A must try for food lovers!! Bucatini pasta was lovely..."

Bambi

"My overall rating: Food of happinessMy partners rating: perfect, found a real Italian restaurant now!Service: great! The night was..."

Angela Reys

"Nicest staff i've ever met.I come here for coffee and lunch all the time, Love the decoration. Staff are always friendly and..."

Tom T. Kelly

"Came here for my birthday dinner! The service was excellent and our waiter was very friendly and good to talk to. I had the gnocchi which was very..."

Angela

"Loved it! Service was great and the charred octopus was so tender!! My friend had the gnocchi and they were like little pillows in your mouth! Our..."

Lily Kang

"Amano is beautiful place to go to with friends or professional meeting . It’s always been a great experience. Staff extremely friendly & calm .love..."

Amy Brar

"We had a lingering lunch during the week. Everyone really enjoyed both the food and wine selections. Between us we tried the char grilled..."

Gail Pollard

"Amano is a beautiful place to hang out and have a few drinks. The ambiance is quite clever, use of aged mirrors and the decor makes you feel like..."

Penelope Chua

"Isn't this place just AWESOME!? I had their smoked warehou pate with sourdough and it was amazing followed by custard with apple and oats. Loved it...."

Deepinder Bahia

"This place was still packed at 9:00, so it’s better to make a reservation instead of just walk in. My girlfriend and I ordered Paccheri, Spaghetti,..."

Clarence Zhang

"Amano is popular for a reason. The whole ambience of the place screams fancy and romantic. Service is always great every time I visit. They have an..."

Linh 💛

"Great atmosphere, layout and serviceAlways have the crayfish tortello and scampi chitarra; both amazingly rich and slightly..."

FoodiePhysician

"A great venue for lunch - plenty of hustle and bustle but impeccable service. The kingfish crodo was a highlight as was the chilli kahawhai. We..."

Sailesh Budhia

"The crayfish tortellini lived up to my expectations and is definitely worth trying - although I did find the pasta portions to be small for the..."

Zainab

"There was quite a bit of a wait to get a table but it was definitely well worth the wait. Customer service was great, food was amazing and the..."

Lila Beth

"Enjoyed the set up / ambiance of this place it was a really nice choice for a late night dinner. The service was on point with attentive staff. The..."

TP

"Had lunch with a friend here Monday as we were craving pasta. She had the ricotta and yolk raviolo, which was very pretty to look at; she was happy..."

AucklandEater

"Came here with a friend today. It was very busy even though we came on a Thursday and it was raining outside. Servers were really nice and attentive..."

Xuening Dang

"Had seen this place during the day and noticed it had a steady flow of customers so thought to give it a try for dinner.My partner and I were..."

Benjamin Flintoft

"Amano is simply stunning and perfect for every occasion. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the staff are attentive and friendly.I have..."

Nikki Lockwood

"When I go to what I call "Hyped-Up" restaurants, I try to go with lower than high expectations. It's Auckland on a wet and cold Friday lunch time -..."

Nummynum

"Dined here Saturday night for a bday celebration (ps u need to book at least 3 weeks in advance!) first impression ambiance was lovely and very..."

Nathalie

"One of my fav britomart restaurants. Pretty, friendly and delicious. Came here 3 times in one month thats how much i like it here :) if ur wanting..."

Emily

"Awesome place with great food and service!The atmosphere and setting is so relaxing, it's amazing. Huge selection of fine foods served to..."

Chelsea Vuong

"Everything incredible from food to drinks to decor but the staff around was a bit of let down (no greetings or smiles ,no one explained the menu and..."

RsheNZ

"I thoroughly enjoyed my first time at Amano last night. In addition to friendly service and an upmarket vibe, they do an excellent job of beautifully..."

Raymond Tiong

"The vibe is good very good services. Offered a convenient and quiet area to sit because of the baby. Food was delicious except there were some egg..."

SMINT400

"Love Amano! From its baked goods to the actual sit down menu food, everything here is great!For dinner we tried the Carpaccio,..."

Wapatino

"Loved everything! From ambience to service and definitely the food! From handmade pasta, to seafood selection and side options... Nothing to fault...."

AppetiteBliss

"I have been wanting to try this place for a while after hearing all the raves about it. It definitely lived up to the hype...."

Mona Krsteva

"The place was still busy when we arrive about 8:30 so definitely pay to book in advance. The restaurant was beautiful with a good balance of old and..."

Christian

"A dinner so good that no photos of the food was taken (minus one). As a table of four we ordered plates to share, the menu changes everyday depending..."

Lisa Reynolds

"Amazing food Service averagePrice on high side but justifies.Great decorFinally made to this place and i absolutely loved it we..."

Bhansal Boy

"Amazing food-worth the wait! They only take 50% reservations so simply go early and put your name on the list.They have shared table..."

Jaffa

"Came here on a Friday night, place was packed and you definitely, 110% need to book a table in this place in advance. We were told there was about an..."

Samantha Young

"Amano take reservations for half the restaurant each night but after attempts on several days we decided to turn up and wait for a table. The..."

Gus

"We have eaten here for breakfast, lunch & dinner.From the breakfast menu we have tried the frittata, prosciutto, pork shoulder & bran loaf. They..."

The Food Reviewers.

"Finally a Place that does tasty food and not more plate than food. Ordered Brussell Sprouts Dish and Roast Potatoe dish. Such a large..."

Coz I Can

"can't fault the food, had the gnocchi and flounder and carpaccio, both spectacular, perfect and absolutely faultless. not just hype but delivers the..."

Whiskyncigars

"If you are anything like me and love fresh pasta and seafood cooked to perfection then you will love Amano.I have noticed the pasta a few times..."

Miss Kiki

"I absolutely love the fit out here! The place was bustling and there were just two of us so we sat at the bar. We had a perfect view of the pasta..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"I am on the fence about Amano - well, both legs over but my derriere is lingering on the edge.Edibles: The fish crudo was very..."

Anh Doe

"Popped in here today for the first time to catchup with a friend for coffee. I was impressed!It's light, roomy and very inviting. You almost..."

Chai Paani

"If I could name one of my favourite restaurants this would be it! One of the waiters there (Jono) is particularly amazing- he always gives me a big..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Britomart is becoming the epicentre of Auckland's gastronomic venture and Tyler Street one of it's main players.One of it's latest..."

Two Dark Coffees

"I visited Amano on the weekend with a group of friends (about 10 or so). They were very accommodating and the service was wonderful. This is a..."

J.T547

"Another fantastic offering from The Hip Group - each restaurant or cafe a little different which gives good variety.It's a busy place so..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Amazing food at Amano with a rustic, European feel to it and an Italian inspired menu. Super busy, I definately recommend booking a table..."

Charlene Weaver

"Made it to Metro's Top 50 restaurant. And really impressed by the overall presentation. From the interiors, food service and the menu was absolutely..."

LilMSunshine

"I went here on Friday night, I was trying to get reservation in the morning but it's fully booked and tried to walked in, we wait for around..."

Anastasia Kadir

"My work team and I visited Amano for breakfast - it's located in the hip and happening Britomart Precinct, and like all other restaurants in the..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Outstanding service and ambience. Food was good, fresh and flavoursome. I had the egg noodles with scampi, tasty flavours but small..."

Ronald Blunt

"I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is not in a hurry to go anywhere because the other day my friend and I really needed to go somewhere..."

Lilyroselondon

"I went to Amano with some friends for dinner and had high expectations that were let down slightly. The service was average with wait staff not being..."

Philip Doyle

"Amazing space, rustic but classy. The bathrooms had cloth hand towels which was a nice touch. The service was amazing, everyone was super helpful and..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Love Amano! This is my favourite restaurant at the moment, the food is delicious, the decor is beautiful and service is great too. I love Italian..."

Nicole Jana

"I have nothing to say because it's delicious. Love their dishes! Just go! 😁 and eat and enjoy the food Staff is very welcoming and..."

Michelle Chua

"WOW! Everything I hoped it to be and more. We arrived with no booking just before the rush and was happy to get a table for two. Complimentary breads..."

Hannh Peters

"I absolutely adore coming here! Third time coming back in a short period of time because I just can't get enough of this place. I had a special..."

Majingi

"Honestly loving the decor and vibe to this place! It's bare ceilings with beautifully hung dried flowers. Classy! We were sat by the bar in..."

ShoRt

"I like this new restaurant in britomart, fresh food good service a great addition to the hip group. We had the crudo with was so good, Straciatella ,..."

Gaetano

"The latest and most inspiring new restaurant in the Britomart precinct! With it's beautiful decor and inviting charm, this place simply entices you..."

Frank

"So after eating in Melbourne and Sydney, there was no motivation to go out to eat anywhere in Auckland. Food is just so so much better over there..."

Melissa

"Ordered one wagyu stake and one grilled whole mackerel as my dinner meal. Both were served with pretty looking and wonderful taste. The waiter forgot..."

Michelle Hwang

"Great restaurant with fresh food and a wholesome cooking style. Although we ate till we were full, the meal itself felt light and not a tad..."

Ffionachua

"Like like👍Great serviceGreat foodGreat interior and atmosphere..."

JungYun Lee

"Undeniably stylish and sophisticated, we entered the restaurant and were blown away by the lush yet cozy ambiance. Terrazzo marble, rustic wood,..."

Sophia

"Decided to try out the new Hip group restaurant having eagerly anticipated it's opening for at least 18 months. As always, their fit out is amazing..."

Bridgee

"I'm abit confused about writing a review on here as we came here for lunch yet on zomato it says it's closed with the hours being 7am-12midday..."

Donna&Shane

"Visited for dinner tonight (22/10/16), a week since opening and can say I am impressed.We arrived around 6pm, as walk ins as we weren't..."

Jemimah

"One of the nicest restaurants I've been to in a long time...stunningly stylish fitout in a fantastic location, the staff were lovely and attentive to..."

stu b

"I only stopped for a quick breakfast before a flight but the cinnamon bun I had was immense and the espresso was good quality too. Helpful service..."

Alastair Jones

"We had breakfast in a very nice atmosphere on a Sunday morning. They have an original take Avocado toasts adding almonds and seeds. Eggs were very..."

Andrea Massimo De Angelis

"The food was well-prepared and flavorful, especially their burrata which is my all-time favorite. The quality of the food has always been good and..."

Samantha Lee

"This is the prettiest place I’ve been to so far. With aesop soap & hand cream in the bathrooms, marble bar tops and delicious noodles, it was a..."

apas

"Extremely satisfied with our meal, 10/10! -Steak was perfectly cooked, very soft and juicy, and the sauce is perfect too! -Coffee was good too,..."

Tan Qi Zhi (Tomo)

"I usually have a coffee and a lemon tart to take away from Amano, and today I had first dining experience there. Food was so good, oysters were so..."

Cathy Walshe

"Very nice food, as always, cooked well and high quality, staff were great and very helpful. It was a bit loud, which made it quite hard to have a..."

Finn Theodore

"Delicious food but slow service. Could have been because they were busy. For starter I had straciatella with asparagus and almond which was..."

Dalia Gala

"Pretty place, great vibes and service from the staff. We were lucky to get a table within 15 minutes during dinner time even thou we had no..."

Saranya A

"Nice place: Beautiful interior design & a good atmosphere. Friendly waiters that refill your water every few minutes. Food is beautifully served and..."

Helene Sophia

"This was a delicious place to visit for a tasty work lunch. Attentive service, not too loud and great food. Will definitely be..."

E Lee

"Delicious little coffee and breakfast spot right on the north shore bay. Nice views, better food and cheerful pleasant staff. The ambiance is neat,..."

Nick Smith

"We came to this restaurant Bc it was recommended by the 36 h piece in the New York Times and it lived up to the recommendation! Definitely order the..."

Kassandra Solsrud

"Amazing, the decor is so beautiful and the vibe is just right. Service is 10/10, such friendly and personable staff, always filling up your water (a..."

Sarah K

"Excellent, high quality food with service to match in chic setting with a very chill vibe...."

Joy Schaefer

"As someone who has been disappointed with Italian restaurants lately, I decided to give Amano a try, and I must say it exceeded my expectations. In a..."

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