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

Tasca - Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant

83/100 (1668 ratings)

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"very delcious and authentic. nice..."

Daniel

"Dined here a while ago. The tapas were tasty as was the service whether I was alone or with a friend...."

CARO CONSUMES

"Yummy and pretty decor. Friendly..."

Chrissy

"Busy lunch on a Friday, so of course we ordered Sangria! We order the Linguine Al Mariscos, two Vegan Pizzas and Fries. Sadly the Linguine mussels..."

Candy

"Everything was delicious, especially the paella..."

Grace Duan

"The Margherita pizza was divine - full of flavour but expensive for a pizza with no meat. Quality ingredients were used and very fresh - the crust..."

June Robinson

"Love the romantic atmosphere there! Food are delicious. Paella is my personal favorite, meatballs are tasty as well. For dessert, we had chocolate..."

Dee

"Great ambiance with live music on Saturdays!The staff was friendly and attentive and the location is convenient. They have a big space so we..."

Wapatino

"Another amazing atmosphere, food is always tasty! Main dish was slightly on the large side lacking flavor towards to the middle of the beef cheek,..."

Shaun Ross

"When: Friday nightWhat we ordered: Grilled Haloumi Cheese, Chorizo and Migas, Albondigas, Paella Mixta, Market Fish and Sangria.What stood..."

Happie

"Really nice food and drinks. Tasty so yum and delicious,especially the meatballs, my husband loves it. ingredients are all fresh. Service good..."

LuNa The TuNa

"I love Spanish food, this place does it authentic. A great place to come for a light dinner. Their sangrias are super refreshing too perfect for this..."

Food2belly

"Nice atmosphere and the food was delicious. Very welcoming staff members. Made a change having a main course that was substantial compared to other..."

Paul Frehley

"Nothing much to say...Just a really warm and cosy place to dine in. Ordered their Chicken&Spinach quesadillas and speggetti&meatballs,..."

Mesha Nandos

"Mostly go there for dinner but also open for lunch too. Large restaurant with great atmosphere. My favourite items on the menu is the paella and the..."

Rob

"Our go to place for working lunch.The food selection is quite broad, the quality is above average and the portion is generous.I am pretty..."

Andrean

"Great place to snack and have coffee on nuffield.Everyone is always friendly and they have great peach ice tea!Service:..."

Tony Ma

"Dined here yesterday - the food was delicious (though our dessert and hot chocolate did take a while to arrive). We had the mussels in saffron,..."

Pritika

"I like the $7 coffee and savoury scone combo. Scones are always fresh and full of flavour. Meals are hit and miss sometimes but good tapas for..."

Bianca Ratima

"Four of us had brunch here on Saturday amService was very goodAs were the mealsThey did overlook a request for eggs to be done..."

Glenn Town

"Went here for dinner. The service was great and the atmosphere was great, the live performer was awesome. The food was Ok but nothing special, I..."

Fraser Jordan

"Occasionally when I want something different to Cali’s I walk a few metres down to Tasca’s. I’ve been to Tasca’s a few times now, and I must..."

Medium_Rare

"I always have an amazing experience at Tasha and Danielle always makes us feel at home. The Dolma is to die for and the market fish always done..."

Amanda Grace Leo

"Nice atmosphere, nice staff good place for relaxing afternoon. Good selection of drinks. Especially best sangria in auckland by far.Must..."

Arpit Joshi

"We were in the area and after reading some reviews on here/looking at their menu we wanted to give it a go. Service is standard and the ambience is..."

Jeffie

"I had nice diner here. I didnt know the signature dishes .but all of my friends ordered the same dishes (34 dollar one). My pizza n shrimps was..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Really great food! An entire Veggie and entire Vegan menu are provided on request! So much delicious food! Reasonably priced for the amount you get..."

Vegesaur

"Been to this place several times，never let down. Came in Sunday night， ordered signature dishes Paella and Roast lamb shoulder，and sword fish..."

Brad

"I absolutely love this place. The food is a delight and because tapas come in small portions, you get to try more than one thing with each meal. We..."

Mmmfood

"Came in last year after school with a friend for afternoon tea.Delicious moist muffins served in a nice cozy environment by friendly staff...."

Rosanne Choy

"If you've ever been to Europe or Spain, this place will bring back lovely memories for you. :) It really feels like dining out in the Mediterranean...."

Sam L

"Who doesn’t love Spanish tapas? As per usual I ordered way too much for just two people but what we didn’t finish we took home so we can enjoy..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Came here for dinner with a friend and it was our first time dining here. The place was quite full but we managed to get a table with their staff..."

Reenz

"First visit, excellent food and it was flamenco night, delighted. First spanish restaurant that actually feels and tastes like spanish. Lovely rustic..."

Rita Ribeiro

"You shouldn’t miss the gold old Spanish taste at Tasca New Market. Must-try are the Pastrami Pizza, Pepperonni Pizza (which we ordered twice!),..."

XED 🐘

"My friend and I have been to this place (Dominion rd branch) so many times and terms of foods we were always happy with the quality and taste. But..."

Lucia DK

"The service here is really good and the waitress was always smiling and friendly. However the menu itself wasn't very vegan friendly. The menu was..."

Aimee.

"Our party of 4 walked 100 meters to have dessert and liqueur coffee at Tasca ( Newmarket) last night. We were seated quickly, together with the..."

Ken White

"My oh my! Ive been to Tasca, Newmarket a few times. Situated along Nuffield St. Good vibe and ambiance capped with nicely dimmed lights. Food was..."

LilMSunshine

"Came here just before the lunch time rush on a Saturday and was seated straight away. Between two people we got the kumru burger, spicy meatballs,..."

Lucyeatsakld

"I was hugely impressed with the Tasca on Dominion Road, however, this was my first time visiting the New Market branch.The layout is quite..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Had a lovely night last night... ordered the oxtail, mussel, beer. Service was good, nice lady with kind services. Did not have any issues at all...."

Edi NT

"Loved this place, went here for my friends 21st birthday a while ago and the staff were so kind and friendly to us. The food is delicious and tasty...."

Sid

"Really enjoyed my time at Tasca the other night, have been here several times and the food is always delicious. I just think its a little expensive,..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Just popped in for a quick moccachino and ordered ahead. Lovely service thanks for the wee chocolate surprise. I'd like to try the lunch next it was..."

S&G Take Auckland

"I like coming here on a cold night -the decor and atmosphere is really warming- especially nice if you manage to get to sit by the fireplace. My..."

HayShanna

"Such a beautiful interior and nicely welcomed by Spanish waiters, full of vibrant dishes and really filling and delicious! Had such an amazing time..."

Chuchueats

"Tasca is a fantastic restaurant for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or just coffee! I've done it all. Of all the menu dishes I've tried, I would..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"Delicious, well made food with heaps of flavour and variety. This is a great place to come with a big group of people. Everyone was raving about the..."

Roni Ramone

"Had the squid. Great aioli but could have had more squid. Simple menu. Restaurant a little dark inside and cluttered. Table wobbly and cutlery a..."

Pedro

"Had an early lunch her with my wife and one of my daughters. We had the cheese scones (excellent texture and flavour), the fries (fresh oil - very..."

Austin

"Tasca, this place always brings a smile on my face. Newmarket has a lot of character and this place totally adds to bring that out. Very well thought..."

Disha

"Stopped by for lunch. The wait staff were really friendly and showed us to our table and gave us time to wait for our last friend. They were fairly..."

Benedict Uy

"Amazing food amazing service, first time here with my family won't be the last. highly recommended, try it out for yourself good good good..."

David Gaines

"I was around new market this morning and looking for a place for brunch. I've always liked tasca for their dinner and decided to try their brunch..."

Joanne Chiang

"Called in here for lunch Thursday 25 Aug 2016, nice Spanish fell, I did make a phone booking and inquired about the fish in there Pallea - I was not..."

David Purvis

"That dreamlike cosy fireplace with the mint tea and cake from the other day? That was actually Tasca in Newmarket. It's bigger than what you see from..."

Vivi S

"Great food at reasonable prices! Waitress was very friendly ..however the owner seemed a bit confronting? So after our food we ordered a..."

Thegreeats

"It had been a while since I'd eaten at Tasca, so we were keen to try their menu after being regulars there in the past.We were lucky to score a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"It was a Saturday night, we were a bit hungry but not starving, thus we decided to go out and find a place we could have some bites. We were not..."

Eduardo Dias

"We ordered Moorish Eggs, Tapas lunch, Carbonara and Steak Sandwich. The meat balls in the moorish eggs were dry maybe because of reheating. The..."

Mira Sri

"We had the grilled tomato bread and moorish eggs - they were good, tasty and no real complaints. Coffee is great. Oh I did feel the meatballs were a..."

Jayce Huynh

"We dined at lunch,the place wasn't packed but it took a while to get service for placing orders and getting extras like drinks. The tasca lunch we..."

Tet

"Tasca is my favourite restaraunt in Auckland. It has a nice ambience, service is exactly the way I like it, really great pizza (one of the best in..."

Helen S.

"Really good food, I ordered a salad and it was really delicious. This is my second time here and enjoyed it again. Really fast service and friendly..."

Taran

"We came here for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised. We ordered the baked eggs and spanish eggs and they were both very generous with size and..."

Breadzania

"Awesome Spanish restaurant!!! I bought a breakfast voucher on Granone, which was a good value of money. I ordered moorish eggs and a glass of latte...."

Di

"Ordered the bacon and eggs benedict for brekkie and it was delicious. Service was great and I loved the atmosphere of the place. Overall, I..."

Iluv Pandas

"Onethe eggs Bennie mission once again, this time went to Tasca, the place is awesome; cool vibe and great location. Purchased a voucher for $10 which..."

Chris Fernando

"I've been here a few times. The lamb shanks and oxtail are amazing. The churros are amazing. They even have a Greek night. My favourite place to dine..."

Karl Swart

"I was pretty damn chuffed with the service and food here. Came here for a light lunch and ordered the soup from the El Cheapo menu (love that they..."

Shannon T

"Had the Margherita- was absolutely delicious. The el cheapo menu on weekday is pretty reasonable compared to the full menu prices. Lovely staff...."

A

"We went tonight after finishing 10 k pink walk , 5 of us we shared tapas was very tasty and filing , we enjoyed the food and would love to try brunch..."

Fiona

"As you walk in, this place definitely depicts a Mediterranean vibe, which is a good start when you're visiting a restaurant that specialises in..."

Mat

"Came here for a friend’s birthday dinner during a weekday. The atmosphere in the evening here is super cozy and has a great vibe. On the night that..."

Helena Chen

"Came here with a small group for a coffee. Coffee was yummy and looking at the other tables I will definitely come here for a bite to eat aswell...."

Katrina Dodge

"This place is so good! Both times I have been there I've had the chicken wrap. Good sized meals and well priced considering lots of places in new..."

Claire Emily

"Really great food, came here with a grab one voucher and you can't go wrong. Food was fast and delicious, service was good. Can't fault it!..."

Stevie Clutterbuck

"I forgot what these are called. Went there for lunch the other day, superb quality love the meatball thing, the bread was pretty nice, thought they..."

Jim Lu

"Came here with some friends for lunch and it tasted great. The interior was colourful and the vibe was alright. A little music would have made it..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"I would give them credit for their nice and spanish feel interior, but i did not really enjoy my meal. I ordered the calamari. My partner liked..."

AngeLi

"I'm not very fond of Tasca's food, but their baklava and Turkish tea is quite nice. The decor is lively and there's tons of seating options. Whenever..."

Jaya

"A great place in a very convenient location. The tapas is a typical preparation and is good. The ambience is great and staff is overall friendly...."

#1

"we went here on a Wednesday's night，they are very busy. Service are not following up since customers are keep coming. The food are good，love the..."

Megan Yang

"Been coming here for years, and it's been amazing every time. Great staff, food and even better service. Awesome friendly atmosphere and pretty much..."

Tom

"Time and date: Weekend breakfastFood and beverages ordered: tapas lunch(meatballs and chorizo on beans), french toast and..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"Was absolutely starving after a hard days work and I decided to visit here with a close friend of mine for dinner today. Since we made early..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Always a good option for an early dinner after a mooch round newmarket. Relaxed atmosphere in an informal setting. Bit pricey but very tasty tapas...."

Sheena

"Zomato notes this restaurant is BYO but last night (Saturday) it was not? However food and service were quick and good. Great spot for after dinner..."

Damaris Swinburn

"I love Tasca. I have been here on various occasions and I am always very happy with the food, service and prices. I would highly recommend the..."

Juliet Ede

"Visited Tasca on a Saturday night with a few friends - absolutely loved it. The food was amazing, and the feel/vibe of the place was very bright..."

Mel Cope

"Lovely place with a great atmosphere. However my only experience here wasn't great. I ordered bacon and eggs on toast and received beans?! Then when..."

Aimee R

"I first tried Tasca at the end of last year when we had a staff function. We tried most of the tapas (my favourite being the patatas bravas) and had..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"If you're stuck in New Market for the day and bored of seeing Remuera housewives frolicking in their fluoro Nike attire or the hordes of teenage..."

Monica

"This place was amazing I loved it , went for breakfast staff were super cool and friendly ordered egg something it was incredible forgot to..."

Harri Well

"Came here for lunch the other day with my friend, not sure if it's because we ordered the wrong thing but it was pretty average. We ordered the tapa..."

Trin

"I met 4 relatives for lunch on Friday at Tasca. The restaurant /tapas bar has a warm friendly atmosphere and the staff are most welcoming and..."

Lochbuie

"Tasca is one of my favorite places to have coffee/tea time in New Market. It's one of the coolest places to hang around in Nuffield Street. The..."

Ninjunkie

"We walked by and came for curious and we were happy with it. Very nice place. Waitress lady is very nice. Dont know much about the menu but that..."

Han

"We were after something Spanish and stumbled across this place and what a great decision to go inside for lunch...in fact we went back the next day..."

Ian Littleworth

"Just had the most amazing eating and relaxing experience at Tasca! I'm on work business and eating alone and find myself on a couch, in front of the..."

Esther Consedine

"I love this place. It is a bit expensive but you would expect that in new market. Has a great atmosphere an the food and drinks are great. Such nice..."

Emily

"The food was really delicious and the service was incredibly fast. We got four tapas and the desserts and they were all fantastic. In particular, the..."

James Tum

"This restaurant has been one of the best ever best breakfast I have had out of home. Everything fantastic. Perfect coffee. amazing calamari was..."

Luke Crowley

"Went to Tasca on a Sunday for a casual catch up. With our coffee, my friend and I had a savoury scone each which was surprisingly delicious (I..."

May Wang

"Really great!. We went for a birthday party and had a treat! Real Spanish tapas, good selection of wine, even live music. Much more than we expected...."

Jason Prendergast

"Went there Saturday morning for breakfast! Bought some daily voucers for a meal and a hot drink! The staff was very friendly and helpfull! Service..."

Jacky Stiekema

"I revisited Tasca Newmarket recently after a very disappointing meal with a large group when we ordered tapas platters.This time we were a group..."

Alison Craig

"We were a party of 5 last night and had a lovely time at Tasca in celebration of a colleague's birthday. The service was prompt and friendly, our..."

Mimi Yang

"Wow, just wow! We have always enjoyed the food from Tasca, both Newmarket and Dominion Rd, but honestly this was one of the best experiences we have..."

Leyla Johnson

"Had a great night at Tasca. The food was just lovely. The chorizo tapas was delish though the haloumi one was a bit plain and bland. Lamb Cordero for..."

Jamini Pulyadath

"Went for the 1st time tonight to watch the flamenco dancers, but must say myself and 2 friends were impressed with the dancers, the service, the..."

Lynne Glover

"I really enjoy coming here, have been for dinner and breakfast and both were delicious. Can recommend the haloumi, oxtails, moorish eggs. The..."

Jimmy Joe

"Purely by chance we were passing Tasca the other night looking for a place to eat before going to the movies.I have lived in Spain and..."

Julie

"The food is always pretty delicious. I have ordered almost everything on the menu. My favourite would have to be the kumru burger with chorizo..."

Angela

"Fantastic food. Friendly, very fast service, and generous portion sizes. My wife and I were in the mood for European food with more options than..."

Jordan Jordanson

"I’ve been to this restaurant twice now – once for breakfast and another for dinner. I enjoyed both experiences. The atmosphere is really good in..."

Stephanie

"We visited Tasca in Newmarket as a treat for our daughters 13th birthday. It was a bit of a trek across town using 'Auckland public transport' as we..."

Tim Errington

"Having not enjoyed my experience at Tasca in the city, I was not massively enthused about the idea of going to the Nuffield Street branch. I was,..."

Bonsai

"Very friendly, great atmosphere and lovely food! Have been back several times and will go back..."

Marcelle

"I`m originally from Spain and I don`t normally eat at Tapas bars out of my country, but this one is very acceptable and the decoration an environment..."

Javier Yebenes

"We walk past Tasca almost everyday yet had never tried it so when a grabone voucher popped up I was eager to check out what they had to offer us...."

Amanda @ Move Love Eat

"With a lovely Spanish vibe, Tasca offers a bit of European charm in the middle of Nuffield Street, New Market. Serving a good selection of tapas and..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"We've been there for lunch with our kids. Very nice latin atmosphere. Good food for everybody including alfajores. Nice talkative staff!Will..."

ERIC GAUDILLAT

"The food is so delicious and the servings are well presented and generous. Really like this place and will go back. Service is meh, luckily the..."

Ran W

"Food was good but service could be better.. place was not very busy, but took some time to attend to us.. nothing bad, but could be improved.. we..."

Kesvin Vegadharan

"A great place to get together, have a catch up with friends and grab a bite. Service was really great, the staff were all very attentive and..."

E R

"Amazing Espanol food.. really loved the choice of cocktails and tapas. Delizio Abondigas, chargrilled walnut chicken, Sticky Beef cheek though was..."

Adrian Mathias

"The signature Cordero lamb is utterly delicious, with meat falling off the bone and dripping with flavour from the red peppers, harissa and..."

Rich A

"If you like Spanish food, come and try this restaurant, in the heart of New Market at Nuffield street. They have a good selection of vegetarian and..."

Maggie Chen

"I was there for drinks and dessert in the evening. Probably one of very few in the area that offer tea, coffee and cakes till late. Cozy and comfy..."

Julia

"Literally some of the best food I've eaten. My tastebuds went to heaven especially the potato..."

Kylie Koh

"It's a classic! Great food at reasonable prices. Good service. Hopefully this precinct will come back, as it's looking a bit sad at the moment. We..."

Andrew Tan

"I imagine Tasca is known more as a bar than a morning coffee joint, but I popped in for an iced latte this morning and was mightily impressed. The..."

Hamish Dorrington

"The consistency and good quality of this restaurant has lasted trough the years making one of the best Spanish cuisine you could ever find in..."

Rebeca Rojas

"Went here with my girlfriend. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing, the service was great. We mainly had the tapas which were delicious, I..."

Darren Patterson

"Awesome food and lovely atmosphere. The staff were friendly and there was a nice selection of cocktails. If you park at Westfield Newmarket it’s an..."

Bonnie

"Friendly service and delicious food. One of our favourite breakfast places. Make sure you check it out as the new mall has shut down the local..."

Nikola Jaksic

"If you are looking for a nice and pleasant dine in experience then this is the place. I went for a quick snack b and had their apple tea and avo..."

Manisha Singh

"There was some mishap with the order so we had to wait a bit longer but they quickly owned it and delivered these amazing dishes. It was one of the..."

Santhosh Chendrathodi

Mezze Bar

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"I think about this place a lot. The sauce on the potatoes are everything, a great mix of slight acidity and creaminess with a sprinkle of spice. The..."

CARO CONSUMES

"Such a lovely cosy dining room, their hummus is amazing, last time I had the 'lunch plate' which has haloumi, mushroom, tomato, grilled tomato bread,..."

Nicola Richards

"Mezze Bar is the go-to for cozy post dinner dessert and drinks. My favourite dessert is definitely the sticky date pudding. Generously doused in..."

Lizanne Gomes

"The food here was sooo delicious. Every dish was great and their menu is full of choice. Came here for dinner and drinks. Can’t wait to be back..."

FoodieOodie95

"love mezze bar. never fails to disappoint every time i go..."

Esther

"The moorish eggs was delicious. Flavor was perfectly balanced. I would come back just to eat..."

Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)

"I had some time to kill so I came in for some tea and when I sat down the lady in in the other table was having the same Turkish tea. You know it’s..."

Dianne

"The Mezze Bar pronounced as meh-ZEH) was created 23years ago. It was a creation of 3 kiwi friends who travelled through the Middle East,..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"I have been to Mezze Bar before, but the hospitality I got this time was par excellence. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. It was my husbands..."

Frimz.r

"Lovely place to stop over and stay late on friday night. Their food and drink are very nice. Cant stop eating Lemon cake and regreted to order half..."

Coriander Lover

"Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Overall: 4/5Really cosy environment and dessert:) the almond tart was amazing. Discovered this place when..."

The Poor Foodie

"Mezze Bar is a fabulous place to come for tapas and sharing plates- there is decent of vegetarian options to choose from and the dishes are always..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"I always like having lunch at Mezze. The food is of good quality and I think the prices are just right! The Moroccan mint tea is fabulous and I..."

Karen Chow

"Down Durham Lane just a stone’s throw away from Chancery Square, I came here on a recommendation from a friend who lives next door. We had..."

TheMʌverick

"This is our go to place for a work lunch. The lunch menu is good, I’ve had the grilled chicken salad and the fish and chip butty. The fish butty..."

Abbie Gavin

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Annie Tong

"Good atmosphere and perfect spot for coffee or afterwork drinks along with a few tapas to share.It's also a perfect place to have a proper meal..."

Rob

"Came by for a congratulatory drink. They have quite a few options for both food and drinks. We ended up sharing a few carafes of the sangrias. They..."

Benedict Uy

"An amazing and beautiful bar to dine at during day or night! Mezze Bar is my all time favourite place for desserts and coffee! Cakes cannot be..."

Kirsten

"We use to come to Mezze for our morning work meetings. Really relaxed place with lots of seating. Found the food to be a little inconsistent at times..."

Shannon

"Tiramisu was soft and creamy goes well with iced americano. Loved the ambience and decor. Recommends for couples and friends. Tried chocolate cake..."

Sonia Son

"I enjoyed my breakfast. The place is so nice and relaxing. The food is good too. Staffs were very polite and friendly. Will come back to try the..."

Ronagrail Totanes

"Mezze bar is an ideal option for lunchtime coffee, client meetings, post-work drinks, and larger parties. The Mediterrenean inspired establishment is..."

Roira Tarei

"My husband and I have stumbled upon this slightly hidden gem just looking for a place to have an enjoyable lunch. We love trying to places, but being..."

Edwina - Let’s Eat!

"I tend to visit Mezze Bar almost once a week. The slices never fail to amaze me: my all time fave is the buttermilk chocolate cake with cream, but..."

G1k

"Nice and warm atmosphere. I get a tiramisu everytime I visit Mezze Bar. Soft, moist layers of coffee-infused cake. I've also tried their affogato and..."

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"We don't often come to Mezze Bar for their meals, only the hot chocolate, chai latte and oh.. their mind-blowingly delicious Orange Almond Cake which..."

Vita

"Good sangrias, but the food is hit or miss. I've been a few times and certain dishes (like the chorizo and mushrooms, gambas, chicken liver pate,..."

Tina Lee

"Whenever i go city at night, i go Mezzy bar for drinks. Today i had hot chocolate. was really big lol i love this space. Just middle of city n quiet..."

Alice In New Zealand

"First time we’ve been there because of a Groupon voucher! Wonderful place, fantastic food and most of all very very friendly staff. Thanks guys,..."

Willem Van Der Velde

"Had the vegan mezze lunch plate today which was so delicious and filling. I loved the eggplant, the carrots and the hummus. I also love the..."

Purita Mok

"Mezze has a great atmosphere both for lunch and dinner. Dishes are familiar but authentic and full of flavour. They do great dessert cakes, coffee..."

Matadors

"very crowded and noisy but neat and organised and the staff were friendly.we ordered lamb skewers, chicken kebabs and mezze lamb burger with a couple..."

Foodaholic

"Absolutely love this place! I could eat their market fish and lemony couscous everyday... And the flaky chocolate cake is to die for. Great vibes and..."

Abhiruchi Mehta

"For small dishes, we had garlic & chilli prawns with Turkish bread, garlic mushrooms with chorizo sausages, mini roasted chicken drums, and ceviche..."

STRADS

"Only tried their drinks and sweets here so far, but I really loved their iced coffee and iced mocha. I love the scoop of ice cream in it! I need to..."

Mocha

"Not sure where to begin with this review. Came here with a group of 5 people for a nice dinner. The service was lovely, you pay at the counter before..."

Emma

"This is by far one of my favorite spots in Auckland and I’ve had consistently great experiences every time I come to eat here. The food is right up..."

Miss M

"Came here with my colleagues. Nice cosy bar with refreshing sangria and drinks.Friendly staff, crazy DJ, nice atmosphere, good..."

Jamelika 22

"Came here for a simple dinner and loved the atmosphere and food. If you walk further inside you will have couches that are available to sit in, super..."

Vanessa Gao

"Came here for brunch and it was great. The atmosphere is intimate yet friendly. The staff are all attentive and make sure to meal check. The food is..."

Aimee.

"Lovely tapas, and drinks menu. Ambiance is great, always buzzing, whether in the evening or at lunch. Dairy free options are pretty great as well,..."

Dini

"Great place for a first date or the catch up with the special one. The atmosphere is intimate yet informal and the food is really good. Theres good..."

Jay

"I feel like my obsession with this place will never end. I've brought so many people here and they've all fallen in love with it too! Situated above..."

Sophie

"Lovely and cosy place for either day or evening dining.I personally prefer it for brunches. Although if they are busy it is still such a great..."

Thom

"Has a small dinner here on a Thursday evening and it was buzzing but we were greeted and seated promptly. Had the koftka meatballs and chorizo plus..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Atmosphere and the vide to this place is amazing. very cozy and warm. drinks and food are great but abit on the expensive side. service provided by..."

S2Psycho

"Simple lunch here, really popular in heart of the city. I like the way they cook potato chips, and the sauce for the burger is yummy too. The pulled..."

Flora

"I used to come here when I was in high school 10 years ago. And they still have the same food, same vibe. And I couldn't be happier. Tapas are..."

Kelly

"Late Friday evening dinner. I had the Spanish meatballs. No photos as it was quite dark, but I loved the tomato sauce that the balls came in. It had..."

Charmaine

"The atmosphere in Mezze is very calming and a nice place to rewind and chill for the night. Even though it was quiet, it was hard to get the..."

Michelle S

"Mezze barMezze bar has a great vibrant atmosphere and is nice during winter, as it's warm and cosy inside. It does get quite noisy and full..."

Ffionachua

"Love the decor and the atmosphere. It's tucked away on Durham St and surprisingly spacious inside. I had been there for afternoon tea with a friend..."

Rochelle Holland

"One of my all-time favorite places - warm and inviting, it's cosy interiors make it ideal for catching up with friends over coffee and cake. Their..."

Tastebud Tingles

"One of the usual haunts and for good reason. Great cosy atmosphere, excellent service (although you do have to order from the bar which is a bit of a..."

Scully

"Absolutely love this place! Came here for the first time for dessert. The atmosphere is cozy with dimmed lighting. Perfect place to hide away on a..."

Anna K

"A friend introduced me to this place.Food was better than what I expected.I ordered a tomato salad that had fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, basil..."

Bryan Chan

"I love it . They made a nice coffee. Stuffs are very good. I went there in the evening. I had coffee and my friend had chocolate. It was..."

Mabusta

"I love it . They made a nice coffee. Stuffs are very good. I went there in the evening. I had coffee and my friend had chocolate. It was..."

Mabusta

"This place is quite a hidden gem upstairs. Wine is great and the food is always delicious, and service is excellent. Staff are very attentive...."

Sara V

"Me and my girlfriend went here last week as we both wanted to try something new, the environment is nice and welcoming, music in the background etc...."

Kieran Masters

"Nice place if you are into the wonderful Spanish cuisine. Menu has a lot of options, vegetarian, seafood, meat, lamb, and more for a reasonable..."

Diogo Reck

"Went there for an afternoon snack and was not disappointed. We tried their mint tea and apple tea which they served on traditions Turkish trays. For..."

Bella Qian

"A versatile spot with a lively vibe and wide appeal. Mezze isn't the newest hot spot but offers warmth and character. The wine list is interesting...."

Hungusmcfatty

"My favourite working lunch spot. I often come here specifically for the ceviche- it's that good. So good I get quite disappointed when they have sold..."

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"I have been to Mezze several times over the years and failed to write any sort of review. I am a frequent visitor from Perth and Mezze has been one..."

Janice Bryner

"Mezze is such a great space that I find myself popping in at all times of the day - I don't think there are many places in Auckland that you can say..."

Paul O

"I hadn't been here for years. I loved the mezze platters then but ventured in this morning not realising they did breakfasts. First of all the..."

Mary Underwood

"I know!! I went again!! I will always go back, until I find another favourite. It won't be for a while though, because I am waiting patiently for..."

Vivi S

"We had a family celebration here a few weeks backNice and relaxedLovely wines and beersSome shared platters which were..."

Glenn Town

"This place is awesome. Modern interior, friendly waiters, I can sit for hours & doesn't matter about time spent.They serve good coffee &..."

Robert Liong

"Amazing atmosphere, super service, great menu choices and Delish cakes!! Went for a glass of wine after work and will be back again. Really cozy..."

Ivayla Tzvetkova

"Excellent evening meal location, the food was very good and well presented, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend you book a..."

Bill Oliver

"Mezze is a fantastic place to get lunch during weekdays or an afterwork wine. The venue is large but there'sa very cozy vibe that make you feel at..."

Javier Yebenes

"This is one of my favourite spots in the CBD, it's consistently good and I love those big windows. My daughter fell in love with their chocolate..."

Kerryj

"Definitely my fav Latin bar!!!Had a wonderful time there with my friend Claire. Service The waiters are nice and kind in short. The one who..."

Stella Lin

"We ordered an upside down plum cake which was amazing!! Their freshly whipped cream went really well with the cake too! I highly recommend this cake..."

Lazypandah

"We came here for lunch and were instantly attracted to the beautiful interior decorating. My partner and I both ordered the mezzo plate which..."

Veganista

"Lovely fresh tasty cakes and tiramisu! Also very flavoursome spiced middle eastern food! However very oil heavy! But still tasty especially the..."

Paris

"I don't know about their food but their cabinet cakes are so good !Their buttermilk chocolate cake and almond tart is to die forServed with..."

Thegreeats

"Food was great, we had the ceviche fish. The lemon tart was amazing. Service was quick and friendly, excellent place to meet wig friends or..."

Advantageous

"This place has been around for yonks, I used to frequent this place when I was a uni student & hold quite fond memories here of my friends and I. ..."

Jayce Huynh

"Had a quick lunch here. The menu is quite extensive (more than above) and they have a separate bar/tapas menu if you want something lighter, but you..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Lovely atmosphere, super friendly staff and very prompt service.Loved the vibe and the deco. Been here twice now with friends..."

R

"Lovely atmosphere for a late lunch. We ordered a Greek salad and a smoked chicken salad which came in decent sized portions. The wait staff were..."

Jenny Da

"Had a farewell for my boss last week on a Thursday lunch time. It was very busy, the queue was long to order. I thought because of this, the food..."

Lisa Pearson

"Asked a friend to suggest a place and she suggested Mezze Bar, saying 'they have good cake'. Soooo true!!! This orange cake was amazingly good! This..."

G

"Have been here often at different times of the day. Love the hours. Great atmosphere for a place in the inner city it is another haven to stop and..."

Suzanne

"Always order too much food because there are so many options and want to try everything. Great for big groups of people so you can share tapas, and..."

A

"Food here is always good, i love the bread and dip platters, which is what I always order. Service is average. My friend also loves the caesar salad...."

Shelly

"Our usual place for a late night hot drink and dessert. But dining here is a good idea also. The chicken risotto is the bomb, moist and citrusy...."

Jenane Jenny Krishnaraj

"It was a nice place. It's a good idea to book a table so you wouldn't have to sit next to the kitchen. I liked the food. But I didn't enjoy the vodka..."

Lily

"Highlight of the night was definitely the lamb burger, succulent and tender pulled lamb with a haloumi cheese plus a bunch of other things that just..."

HJ

"Hav been here twice and had very different experiences. Lunch time the food is more bland and takes far too long to arrive. Dinner time it's Yummy..."

Cazza Holland

"Awesome atmosphere, amazing food, friendly staff, and a good selection of drinks.Expect to try several different sharing platters. Each..."

KST

"An oldie but a goodie! Has been around for ages but so have we. Consistently delivers great relaxed atmosphere, yummy food & wine. Hard to beat for a..."

Mike Avery

"Mezze is one of the easiest places to catchup with a big group of friends in the city. They open from morning to late at night - convenient for that..."

Lucia Park

"All the food here is delicious. I've come here quite a few times now because it's not too far from uni and every time I've come here I've enjoyed the..."

Justine Weake

"I love this place! So far to find somewhere with lots of loungy space, that's open late and isn't a noisy bar or club. You can sit here and enjoy a..."

Victoria

"Had a truly wonderful meal here, with a roast beetroot salad that was filling, delicious and by no means one of those tasteless 'vegetarian option'..."

Mark Webster

"Mezze has been one of my favourite cafes in Auckland CBD for nearly ten years. Nestled in Durham Lane above Glassons it's a warm and comfortable spot..."

Madicattt

"Just going through and doing a few reviews for my favourite places around Auckland and Mezze springs to mind immediately. I have brought many friends..."

Amanda B

"I've loved this place since the old location. The ambiance is great, the tapas are tasty and the staff are friendly. If only other people would..."

Nadia Kennington

"Good food, very accommodating to my dietary needs. Only real negative was the blonde who worked there didn't wash her hands as she left the loo. ..."

Michael Dutton

"A buzzing atmosphere down a little lane way and was recommended by the hotel concierge. Kingfish ceviche was delicious and so were all of the breads...."

Krishna Brannigan

"Mezze bar is one of the best eateries out CBD!! The tapas, desserts and breakfast foods are definitely worth trying out!!!I highly..."

Haro

"Fantastic food and fantastic staff! Went here more for coffee and a muffin/slice than I did for mains. Used to be a regular but moved jobs so I'm not..."

Claudia Serra

"Great food and ambience. Love the vibe out here and the wine list! Highly recommend the seafood on the menu, the feta cheese starters and a few other..."

Ishita M. Mendonsa

"This is one of my go to places for brekkie and lunch. Eggs bene is great and they always accommodate my slight variation of this meal ie sauce on the..."

Sungsam7

"Mezze bat is a great place to go if you're after a relaxing lunch with friends. They have great coffee and salads and the staff are fantastic...."

Rojas

"Ordered Lemon Tart and chocolate cake. Those two are always the best combination. Lemon Tart was smooth and very nice. Chocolate cake was so nice..."

Melody Sujin Lee

"Nice food, great atmosphere. Will eat here again :) The Lamb kebabs were well cooked and although it looked like it wouldn't fill me when it came..."

Shyam Maharaj

"Went here for brunch and it was great. The food was very tasty and were the right portions, not too much and not too little. Loved how there were..."

Seth Blissworth Baguion

"We jus happend to go there by chance for breakfast and it really did pay off well... the food ws excellent... the decor was old school and simple yet..."

Mitali Mohan

"Amazing place.. A very good feel you get when you enter. Im a veggie so options were less.. But the food is amazing.. Try the 'Rose Wine Sangria'. A..."

Nilesh Manihar

"I've missed being in such dim lit cafes that have character.This restaurant quenched that thirst.Mezze bar is a jewel in the city.We had the..."

Sahitya Anand

"Little hidden gem! Good coffee, friendly staff! And great wine! Great place to catch up with friends! Unfortunately, the music gets quite loud so it..."

Marjolein Drenth

"Had an amazing dinner at Mezze Bar tonight. As a matter of fact, it is a perfect place for couples to date here cuz the surrounding here is so nice...."

Shirley Yu

"Hidden away in a little alcove on Durham St, Mezze Bar & Cafe serves Mediterranean-style food – cafe meals for brunch and lunch, and tapas for..."

Kiwi Foodie

"We love Mezze - it's one of the city's best kept secrets. Lovely Turkish style food - the bread is divine. The wine is very well priced. The..."

Jean HH

"Mezze Bar is a great place to go to for a work function, a casual lunch or for a spot of cake and coffee. They serve predominantly Middle Eastern..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Character cafe tucked away in a hidden enclave off Durham Lane that exudes olde worlde charm. Coffees are great, plenty of seating, and always an..."

Frank

"Every time we visit mezze we enjoy our experience. The cafe, bar, restaurant is brimming with ambience and we love the big windows and decor. The..."

Carla Mardell

"Really nice place to relax, good food reasonably priced.Lots of variety and small as well as large dishes to choose..."

Charles Graty

"Absolute gem of a place. I really love the decor and mood of the place. Stunning food, I had the French Toast and it's certainly up there in quality...."

David Hardy

"I like the atmosphere, and the beverages they have.I would normally come here for coffee or hot chocolate after having a meal at another..."

Jennifer

"What a fantastic venue for a party. The mezze tapas group menu was awesome. So much fresh and tasty food and the service was above and beyond. 30..."

Kylee Dale

"Great place for coffee and cake , drinks and tapas or a meal. Mezze bar has a wonderful atmosphere and great place to go with a group of friends to..."

Taryn Saggese

"This place has good food and a cool atmosphere. not many in the city like this I reckon. The staff were pretty good and did a good job considering..."

Kate

"Love this place! Their dishes are great and their coffee especially cappuccino are great too. Love their atmosphere at..."

Jenice Aston

"Great place to go in town for food. I particularly like the Mezze dips with bread and lamb kebabs together which are both delicious and very filling...."

Monica

"This is one of best places to go in Auckland City.Great ambience, friendly staffs, delightful beverage options.Strongly recommend..."

KSW

"What a place! A cafe, bar, restaurant, everything you could ask for in a very cozy and welcoming atmosphere, and just in the middle of the city. We..."

Beto França

"I absolutely love this place!After getting very disappointing patatas bravas and sangria at the Spanish restaurant in Mission Bay, I knew..."

Aiman Bagasra

"Absolutely love this place. Never disappoints. Great for brunch, a coffee & cake for afternoon tea or tapas style dining in the evening..."

Louise Bartlett

"Went there for coffee and cake with a couple of friends today.Coffee good, but the cakes are so so so good! We had the chocolate cake,..."

Amy

"Great place for a coffee on one of those rainy days in the inner city that we are about to have lots of..."

Sallybrown

"Have been here more times than I can count, as they are the only decent cafe style, sit-and-chat-in-pleasant-surroundings place in the city, really...."

Ellie

"The only place I go for iced coffee. Truly the best in Auckland city - ice cream and real coffee. I've never tried their selection of tea before, but..."

Nyl C

"This is quite a find and a really fantastic place to have coffee, chocolate, or lunch in town..cosy, good atmosphere, with a bit of a view over Queen..."

Selina Chan

"The Mezze Bar is one of my favourite places to eat in Auckland. I've been going there almost since it opened, way back when it was next to Real..."

Bonsai

"This is my partners favorite place and I LOVE this place now too... Yummy tapas... Great, friendly service... Lovely atmosphere :-) This..."

Maree

"Love the vibe in this place, always busy, never full of people young enough to make me feel I should be out with my Zimmer frame! Gotta love that! ..."

Wolfie W

"the best place in..."

Orly Bar

"My boyfriend and I went to Mezze Bar yesterday, a Friday night. It was packed and good to see that they do really reserve tables for people who..."

Theresa Chan

"Now this is what I call a great restaurant with delicious food. I've tried several meals on the menu, and so far they've all been really great. The..."

FP

"We went to Mezze Bar last week after seeing some good reviews on here. Luckily we booked a table as it was super busy (being a Friday night), but it..."

Laura Hunt

"This bar is nice and cozy. It makes you feel like you are disconnected to the city. The food is average but the place really got..."

Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang

"My friend recommended this place when we were looking for a quiet place to unwind that late Sunday night. We just finished a late dinner from Red..."

MS LKDG

"I was delighted to visit Mezze Bar today, which was tucked away just off Queen Street. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming with a hip vibe. The..."

Meagan Kerr

"Just had this for dinner tonight. As always the food was yum, we had tapas and we still managed to get full despite not spending that much. The..."

Dog Eats World

"I was very pleased with Mezze Bar. After a day of walking around the city, my two companions and I were in need of some food for a very late lunch...."

Neala

"Mezze Bar was a great dining experience combined with a causal evening outing. We chose this place on a whim and were able to secure a table without..."

R M

"Mezze Bar is my go-to place for dessert, the almond tart is a favourite! I recently went with friends to celebrate a birthday and the staff were so..."

Sarah

"I love the atmosphere and vibe. The service was amazing, surely will come back for..."

Thomas Andrianto

"I’ve tried Tiramisu, almond tart, carrot cake and chocolate buttermilk cake. For me almond tart was the best!! It was fantastic! Highly recommend..."

Jim

"The place and the staff are at 5-star quality. The taste of the food is delicious to my Asian preference. They said the lamb was halal and that is..."

Muhammad Taqiyuddin

"Excellent spot. Great selection of gluten free..."

Hugh Hucklesby

"Beautiful space to sit and relax and best spot for breakfast or brunch. Loved their customer service, hot chocolate was perfect and their cheese and..."

Tanusha Shakti

"Mezze Bar has my heart. It’s the rare kind of place that really has it all - delicious food options that will please just about anybody, late night..."

Erin Thomas

"So cool that this place has lasted all these years, and is still going strong! fantastic range of delicious food. Great cozy atmosphere, good for..."

Eden Bray

"The cakes at this place have been bringing me back for yonks! Usually come here for a night cap or a night cap and dessert. When I do have a meal it..."

Rachel Spencer

"Awesome food and atmosphere, the staff are really nice and helpful too. Good options are available for all. We still could not go past the Vegan..."

Black Hawk

"4/5 atmosphere (one downside is it is veery very noisy. If you don't mind that, you can't go wrong) Toilets are shared by men and woman, and the..."

Joseph Kim

"This is one hell of a place for any event that involves food and chilling. Love everything about this place. It's so economical and the food is..."

Raunaq Bhogal

"We had our team dinner and the food simply amazing.. Right in the middle of a busy city, a hidden gem bar in Durham and you can find comfort in their..."

Faye O

"My most favourite place for Mediterranean food in town. This place is such a gem ! From the tapas to lunch, dinner, desserts, and drinks, everything..."

Rosie When

"Came here on a Saturday for brunch. Food was absolutely delicious and well presented. There was a good mix of sweet and savoury dishes on the menu as..."

Bonnie

"The chill and charm of a jazz bar with a vibrant and bustling yet relaxed atmosphere, but be forewarned: it gets loud enough to make conversation..."

Colin Maxwell

"Wheelchair accessible if someone sees you and opens the door. Great people, food and service. Being a wheelchair user was surprised to see the..."

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