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

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Claire Kelly

"I have a great time every time I come here. The food is just lovely - and they are happy to accommodate my allergies and I don't miss out on a thing...."

Janet Walden

"Without a doubt the best italian resturant we have found in Auckland, authentic, amazing food and flavours and very well priced! We will definatly be..."

Ben Gibbons

"A huge thank you for a fabulous night and great food. A Veal Masala made up especially for me – not even on the menu! It was the best Veal Masala..."

Tracey Cochrane

"I don't understand the negative reviews. We too brought a voucher and it was a wonderful evening. Great ambiance. The opera just added to it all...."

Cheryl

"We enjoy the food and Armando is always charming. Been several times and we go mostly for the live opera evenings when it's on. A gorgeous soprano..."

Ian

"I just love Gusto!! I have been there several times and it never fails to impress! Very authentic Italian and friendly staff and awesome service..."

Carla Masciarelli

"I wanted a special place for my 50th birthday, and the people at Gusto Italiano certainly made it that. We had the upstairs to ourselves, and it was..."

Janet

"My wife and I had dinner here last night and the food, wine and service was excellent. We were also treated to a live opera singer that made the..."

Matthew Harley

"We dined here sometime ago, but still could remember the delicious gnocchi that they make! They were amazing. I'm now thinking to go back soon for..."

Selina M

"This is honestly the best Italian I have ever had. I always order pasta when I dine at Italian restaurants in the hope that they make the pasta..."

Miss Kiki

"I'm biased - Gusto is my favourite piece of authentic Italiana outside Italy and maybe even as good as my Ducati Super bike. I eat at Gusto probably..."

Robert Drum

"I love this place,your fell it's like you are in Italy,pasta it's amazing,and pizza i love,and lots of Italian wine really authentic Italian,tiramisu..."

Madi

"It seems by other reviews gusto can be a little hit and miss. well it was a hit when i visited. pizzas and pastas bringing back fantastic memories of..."

Emigo

"Had a lovely family lunch on Saturday. The waiter Nicholas was attentive and made sure the children had their water topped up, making them feel very..."

Caroline Rhind

"great food. excellent service. i only held one star back due to the..."

Sandip Ranchhod

"Excellent food, wonderfully flavourful and very authentic. Even the pasta is home made. We've eaten here numerous times and always been very pleased...."

Joel Hildebrandt

"We had dinner there on Saturday night and the food was divine. The serving sizes are not large but they are beautifully cooked. We enjoyed the..."

Sheryl Blythen

"could not fault the atmosphere service or food we will be..."

Mike

"I just read the review below and am very surprised at the description of the food. My father and I are Italian and from NYC and this was the best..."

Henry Hill

"Gusto is a lovely little Italian restaurant on Ponsonby Rd with good service and a romantic ambiance. I went on a Wednesday night and there was live..."

Rebecca Smith

"Always come back to this place - the food is nice and reasonably priced. Great service, super friendly and great..."

Kai Crow

"Highly recommend. Really good pizza and you can watch it cook in the pizza oven. Had the Diavolina pizza……..🍕 sooooooooo good! They also..."

B R

"Absolutely amazing woodfire pizza. The food was delicious, the service was great and beautiful Italian restaurant, reasonably priced. We highly..."

E R

"The pizza was one of the best pizzas I ever had, and the kids' pizza is so cute! We had tiramisu, but it was a bit pricey and way too small...."

Cristina Costache

"If you are after an authentic Italian experience, this restaurant is the place to go! The pasta was al dente and had nice, light flavours; the pizza..."

Adrian Dela Cruz

"The food was fresh and drinks were tasty. Thank you for pushing me further away from my goal of being a swimsuit model. Woe it’s me! ..."

Sanskruti Bhalla

"Awesome experience… must try tiramisu.. one of the best ones I have tried so far in..."

USHMA SHAH

"Delicious food! The Antipasto platter was divine and the pasta was so tasty! We made a last minute booking and although the kitchen was closing soon..."

Ashika Clarke

"Great food, great service and very reasonable pricing. Looking forward to going back..."

nigel saunders

"Wow! We had a long Saturday lunch here and every course was superb. The platter was generous and filled with really tasty deli treats. The pizzas..."

Andy Smith

"Food was great although the sauce was a bit too salty, the portion of food given was enough for more than one person. Pizza was well priced and..."

Jeffplays2005

"Came here this evening as a party of 4 for our Christmas work dinner. Service was amazing the staff was lovely to deal with. The food was Devine and..."

Debi Barrett

"Absolutely delicious! The perfect cheese to crust ratio, lovely wood fired flavour and super flavoursome tomato 🍅 I was obsessed with the cheese..."

Ashlee Adams

"Good food in a pleasant atmosphere but perhaps a little stingy on the toppings on my seafood pizza. In terms of service one member of our table was..."

John Pedersen

"The food was really yummy and the atmosphere and service were very good. Grab coupons from book me, which gave me 30%..."

Joy Biswas

"Gusto is the right place, if you’re looking for an excellent Italian food. I enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere and delicious food. Definitely will..."

Preechaya Putthawong

"We were lucky enough to randomly find Gusto. Warm, busy and relaxed on a cold evening, they happened to have a table for 2. Couldn't decide among the..."

pandamorgan

"Food 10/10! My pasta special was zucchini and prawn fettuccine, so delicious! The ambiance was lovely, like being in an authentic Italian restaurant...."

Nupur Raut

"Five star rating on their food and service. Had our usual Amanti della Carne pizza 🍕 and it was as expected meaty and divine. Tried the Gnocconi..."

mackoy garcia

Tony's Restaurant

85/100 (2297 ratings)

"There's a reason why they can claim to be the best steak in town. The beef is tender even if customers opt to have it cooked well-done, an admirable..."

Christopher Lai

"The seating was a little squashed but that made no difference to such great service and the food was on point. We had a little one with us and he..."

Nina Skipper

"A one great medium rare scotch fillet 💯 beautiful food. Lunch menu is half the price as dinner menu, I ordered from the dinner menu thinking I..."

Shashi Kariyawasam

"Tried our luck without a booking on a busy Tuesday evening- we were lucky! The atmosphere entering the restaurant was bustling yet nostalgic and..."

Antonia McNair

"I really love the vibe here, remain the kind of decoration in the past. A lot to choose in the menu, they have a few selection for lunch set. Love..."

Audrey L

"I recently dined at Tony's, the iconic steakhouse in Auckland CBD, which has been serving patrons for an impressive 60 years. The moment I walked in,..."

Tammy-Jade Collymore

"The service and atmosphere of this restaurant are great. We tried the Tony's original steak and the sticky pork ribs. The steak was prepared exactly..."

R Katels

"Mum and dad raved about the place in the good old days Has not changed a bit of pawn cocktails are massive The steak perfectly cooked But a you must..."

vaughan carey

"Their steak was good but the meat was slightly overdone for us. Their seafood chowder was the best we had in our life. A must order when you are at..."

G Wong

"Came on a Wed for lunch, am glad I did my reservation, they were def busy. I managed to get a booth seat so it was really relaxed and quiet. Noticed..."

Adeline Miao

Mission Bay Cafe

85/100 (1669 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had coffee here on a trip to the beach and the service was very fast and efficient. The coffee was very smooth and perfectly made as well. Would be..."

Foodaficionado

"Excellent service, great food. I had mixed grill, loved the bread and chutney. Daughter had the buttermilk pancakes, she said they are the best she..."

Libby

"Amazing service, friendly staff, wholesome hearty food obviously cooked with care and passion. Great on the wallet and..."

Iszac Kereone

"The service we received at Mission Bay Cafe was absolutely fantastic. The staff are friendly and professional, and I thought it worth mentioning in a..."

Robert Mccrone

"This cafe has been around for decades. Good ambience however the furniture and settings are pretty distressed. Ordered the MBC..."

Lucy

"Exceptional service and good to match! We took up the offer of $39 for entree and main or dessert and main. We got the Duo of Lamb and Steak and both..."

Natiella

"Food: This is my go to place for weekend brunching! Their eggs bene with bacon is one of my favorites in the city. It's simple, but done so well...."

Where To Next Auckland

"I have been to this cafe a couple of times. It opens early in the morning and closes late at night. Most time I would go there for dinner. And I..."

Chifan Chifan

"Been going here for over 3 years now. Great staff... great service. Always feel welcome.Kid friendly too and nice range of meals on the..."

Hungry D

"One of my favorite and regular places over the years. Dinner dishes has always been great, haven't been disappointed yet after more than 10 years...."

Ben K

"We ordered fish and chips. It didnt disappoint at all, the batter was just perfect, not too crumby, just complemented the freshness of the fish...."

Erika Gualberto

"I enjoyed coming here for brunch. The eggs Benedict were nice and not too expensive and the service was quick and friendly. Definitely a nice cafe at..."

Auckland Foodie

"Nice cafe right in the heart of Mission Bay so expect it to be relatively busy at peak hours. A bit more expensive than your normal cafe but food is..."

Simon Lee

"Possibly the best French toast I’ve had in Auckland, and I order French toast wherever I go for brunch. Service was excellent. Friendly and helpful..."

S.William

"Friendly service the chips hot and crunchy outside soft inner ,had eggs Benedict and salmon with extra mushrooms was excellent. Would recommend the..."

Martin Cribbin

"Very friendly staff. Quick and efficient service. Nice ambience. Tasty food. We had the seafood sautée and chicken ballotine. If you are mission..."

Abimbola.ademola.4lyf

"I had the big MBC grill (big breaky) and it was delicious! Food cooked to perfection, crispy bacon, perfectly runny poached eggs. The chorizo sausage..."

Sabah Smith

"Had Christmas Eve brunch here with friends and I liked my experience. Servers were super nice and friendly. Food was good and filling. Price is..."

Ellynn

"Had a tasty hot chocolate and a hearty seafood chowder for a late afternoon lunch. Decent service and affordably priced vs. a few of the others on..."

Clove

"We came for brunch with my family. It was a warm place, a nice view, friendly service , Great food. we did enjoyed it. We will come back..."

Ivy Ha

"I came here for a dinner party with roughly 40 other people. The place has a chill vibe and nice spot to grab a meal and chill at Mission..."

Brenda Phu

"Food is of high standard. Had the salt and pepper squid. Perfectly cooked. Busy and food might take longer to come out but worth the wait. Staff are..."

Sopha Peter Belmonte

"Popped in on a cold afternoon for something warming and enjoyed the quinoa porridge (pictured) and spicy chai latte. Food was really tasting and..."

Julia Louise

"Food, location, and drinks are excellent! coffee over there is beautiful! nice and strong! but they kinda lack service. went there quite a few times,..."

S2Psycho

"Food was very good, enjoyed the Steak Sandwich. HOWEVER, I was very disappointed when I ordered a Berry Smoothie. All they did was pour it from a..."

Eric Han

"Amazing cafe - friendly staff and yummy food. Definitely recommend going here. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all to die for. And you definitely..."

Rachel

"The cafe is usually packed whenever I come by so thought I'd give it a go. Stopped by for lunch and was lucky enough to get a table on the inside...."

Benedict Uy

"Good coffee, I always order the Long black or latte. Fabulous environment. Always busy, fast service. I definitely recommend. I haven't tried..."

Nina

"I've been coming here for years and I've never had a negative experience. Today I went for the first time since becoming vegan and the staff..."

Stephanie Tan

"Me and my partner arrived for a late lunch, there weren't any tables inside which was to our delight.... Inside is quite cramped for space and it was..."

S

"Whenever I visit it always seems popular, maybe because the service is good but also because of the mantra of always being open. The coffee is not..."

OldGoatsKnowBest

"Not a bad option at all. Nice menu generous portions tasty and well presented food.Nice coffee. Great spot with civilised environment...."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"Good food - good environment- service was slow but food was good after all. Would go again for a nice dinner with my partner. Parking was ok not an..."

Taran

"Bought a Hot Chocolate here one time and as enticing as it was trying to dine in, I had a tight schedule. But the hot chocolate kept me satisfied..."

Tavita Milford

"Called in for an evening latte on Monday 26 Dec 2016 with my friend Peter Tan, we were going to go for a tumeric latte @ True Food but they were..."

David Purvis

"Really appreciate that it's open today(Christmas Day), even though there is public holiday surcharge.My brekkie: creamy mushrooms & my friend's:..."

FoodieCCC

"Friendly staff. Ordered the Southern Fried Chicken burger for both my brother and I, which was on special. Although the bun was a bit plain and could..."

Picky Pete

"Service was amazing!!! Decor was nice. And food was soo good! So fresh!!!! I loved everything. Will definitely be back! For entrees we got the..."

Bonita Tiamo

"Lovely place, the tables are crammed a little close together which would be a bit difficult to navigate if the place was really busy. Delicious food..."

Jessica Lane

"Service was great. Food was great. Company was great. Thanks for a first time experience at this cafe. Brang out another side of me. Awesome work..."

Anon

"Mission Bay Cafe used to be my local when I lived in Orakei and we went almost every weekend. So it was nice to revisit having not been there for..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Came to this cafe recently for breakfast with a couple of friends from Canada. My first impression was that the place was neat and clean. The..."

Tony Wan

"Absolutely love the location of this place . One of the first places that I tried after coming to NZ. Quality of the food is just fantastic and..."

Mansi Trivedi

"My partner and I came here on a sunny Tuesday afternoon to have coffee and a bite to eat. The ambiance is great, friendly staff and the food is yum!..."

Carla

"Had lunch here with Carla. Love their MBC Grill. Enjoyed the Chorizo and Agria Rosti. Their house relish was a nice touch! If you want something..."

Nik Kho

"Absolutely amazing brunch date and service, beautiful food great views good people. Date with one of my girlies to end our coffee date walk around..."

Aroha Kay

"This cafe is on the main strip of Mission Bay. I don't often come here as I find that a large proportion of the restaurants here are targeted for..."

Miss Kiki

"A nice quiet cafe located on my favourite strip in Auckland. Can't really beat the location.You get typical cafe breakfast and coffee here...."

Aabhas Dole

"Excellent food & excellent service!!! Our favourite little local hands down!! We have dined here many times now and it never fails to impress...."

Angel_at_your_table

"Really really nice cafe. The vege works was lovely with the lemon cottage cheese dressing and not over-dressed. The one thing I wasn't keen on..."

Minily

"Enjoyed these two items with special deal. The stake was just exactly medium as I asked. Staff provided good service and showed us their great humor..."

Michelle Hwang

"Great location. Friendly staff and a good variety of foods.. have been here many times now and allways pleased with the experience and..."

Milan Potter

"Just had an amazing brunch at mission bay cafe. My partner ordered the Eggs Benedict and I ordered the MBC Grill. Both arrived quickly. The service..."

Grace

"Found the food good as always and customer service was great also. Always a pleasure to visit this cafe and enjoy the atmosphere. The staff are..."

Alexei Zarya

"This is definitely my go to cafe when I'm in Mission Bay. The range of cakes and slices displayed in the food cabinet look amazing. So far, I've..."

Mat

"My go to cafe whenever I'm in mission bay I always get their seafood chowder it's my favourite no other place can ever beat this one! Staff are..."

Judy Chhy

"A nice bustling cafe on the beach with friendly service and food coming out well timed. Had the open steak sandwich and cooked well for me (medium)...."

Raffi

"Lovely location and the meals are a good size. We had brunch and coffee and enjoyed all aspects of our meal. We sat by the open door and staff..."

Abby Ferris

"I normally don't go for beachfront eateries as they are usually over priced and not very good. However, this place wasn't too bad. The prices were..."

Karen

"The menu looks delicious! But my salmon salad lacked a bit in taste unfortunately. It was a decent portion which was good but I felt like there..."

Jessica Li

"yum yum yum !Entree : lamb meatballs 9/10Duo of lamb: 10/10 everything Cooked perfectly , flavour combination couldn't go wrong. Best meal..."

Foodie Feels

"I've had quite an enjoyable brunch catch up with my friends here a while back. The name of this cafe is pretty straight forward, nothing special, it..."

Where.iate

"Nice place and nice location. We already had our dinner. After that we wanted something sweet for our deserts. Taste is good. Price seemed more to..."

Polash Shariful Hasan

"Bustling Friday night and boy was Mission Bay Cafe packed. Me and a friend had already had dinner so were after something sweet to finish off the..."

Medium_Rare

"I came here for brunch with a couple of friends and was quite impressed by the service and food coming out so quickly. I'm a bit skeptical when..."

Sophia O-W

"We came to Mission Bay Cafe one day during a uni break. The cafe was relatively quiet when we came in with only two other tables occupied. We came..."

Sheena

"Only popped in for a quite dessert but it was amazing. I had the walnut and coffee slice I believe and every bite was like a little bit of heaven in..."

Ceciline Thai

"I come here almost every weekend for the salt & pepper squid and coffee. Best squid I've found in Auckland, and great price! The side salad is even..."

Jasmine

"Stopped in for coffee and cake after an afternoon stroll. We shared the chocolate a raspberry tart and had coffees. Hands down best tart ive had! So..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Come here occasionally for coffee and breakfast, sometimes for late nights! The staff are super friendly and coffee is great - award winning should i..."

Shelly

"A cool place in a cool location. This place has very nice short eats and beverages. Staff is overall friendly and courteous. Ambience is nice. Will..."

#1

"Nice cafe with nice food. Had the potato and Parmesan cake, a little lumpy, but still nice, poached eggs, which may i add were cooked to perfection...."

Jelly465

"This place has been around for as long as I have been to mission bay although I have only visited a few times. Came in for afternoon tea last week,..."

Keith

"Chicken main was sensational. Fantastic service. Staff went above and beyond for our b'day celebration. 😀10 out of 10. Will be back in the future...."

Margaret Kirk

"I would say best coffee around Auckland Amazing staff The make you feel like your having coffee in your own place I would say the..."

Gareth Sadat

"This cafe is situated right in the heart of mission bay. You can tell this place would be buzzing during summer time with its great indoor outdoor..."

HJ

"Staff here are absolutely great! Lovely atmosphere and the food is great too! Oh and the coffee is LOVELY I came with a friend of mine, I..."

Jacob Black

"Have been here a couple of times, and returned mainly for the $33 two course meal you can get Monday to Thursday. And it what's more, you can choose..."

Tania

"Aura like Wagyu beef, you just a Steak-UmmPaired with shiraz for the taste to serve at table sideMy lyric through the vocal take my palette..."

Gio

"Came here a while ago for a business lunch. I had the salad, which was tasted great. The dressing was very complimentary and not drowning out the..."

Rojas

"A great place on a summer night for a glass of chilled wine and a shared platter. Very nice and great efficient service too. Will be back for..."

Marsha Laskey

"I live close to Misison Bay, and am just sad that haven't I discovered this wonderful cafe before? Superb service, great cofee, glorious and very..."

Clare Gallie

"wow is all I can say about this place, it was fantastic!. Me and my husband have never been here before but it was a really great experience. The..."

Rachel Cubitt

"This is a great place for breakfast. I regularly eat here after a run along the waterfront. Interesting range of breakfast options, always..."

Paul Davies

"I went to lunch at the Mission Bay Cafe (MBC) a couple of days ago. I was very impressed with the attentive and friendly staff even when they hit..."

Rachel Byrnes

"Went to Mission Bay cafe last weekend and wanted to write something here to make mention of such a fantastic cafe this is! First of all, this..."

Rose Michaels

"We have come here quite a few times now and really like the cakes!! It is hard to find a place that offers a range fo fresh cakes! The dinner we had..."

Jenny

"Aw sum place on mission bay, coffees, nice & small menu, good food and very friendly service, great..."

Janak

"Great service, food arrived quickly and the coffee was hot.Food was excellent, we had bagels and they were fresh with lots of fillings. We..."

Greg Thompson

"Just got back from a breakfast there, the food was really good. We have 2 children and although it was quite busy, the staff were great, they bought..."

Ryan

"Best coffee in Mission..."

Cindy Buell

"Five of us from Northland went here for lunch today. Great service, meals arrived promptly and were very fresh. Excellent value for..."

Sue Croft

"Mission bay cafe is located right in the heart of mission bay. Always bustling with people, it's a great place for brunch on a beautiful Saturday..."

Lisa Edgar

"Great food and service. Combo, entrée and main or main and dessert for $49. They are accommodating too. I usually ask to swap my mash for roast..."

Michelle

"Very nice food and really nice staff, however, when you're inside, there's very little space to move around so if you can sit outside..."

Ralf Klis

"Very close to the beach and there's parking lot just nearby. The coffee is really good, strong and..."

Rick Shen

"Update: 25/12/2022-I could clearly see a distinctive improvement from my last review. However, there should definitely be more vegan and vegetarian..."

Som Chakraborty

"Decent lil cafe for breakfast or lunch. Food is good, service can be slow and staff friendliness varies. Limited indoor and outdoor seating. Ok for a..."

c “cfl” lane

"I usually come here with my hubby for afternoon tea but this time with my family - husband, my son's family, his wife and two children for breakfast,..."

Arlene Barraca

"Nice cafe by the beach for a lazy Saturday morning brunch. The staff were friendly and the breakfast menu was good. Delicious food and great coffee...."

Pushkar Dhawale

"Great location with good service. All day menu. Very busy place put still relaxed. Options of inside/outside, sofa/chair/stool seating. Menu is..."

Gerry

"On a wet and 🥶 cold day i googled searched a good rating and review cafe for a morning breakfast meal Mission bay Cafe was reccomended Parking was..."

Dennis Niu

"Loved the view, delicious food and top it off with an amazingly kind & wonderful staff. The view of mission bay beach and Rangitoto Island is just..."

Abhijeet Kale

"We have been going to this cafe for years and the place is just incredible. Love everything about here. Great location and stunning views. Excellent..."

sheeba lamba

"Good cafe, plenty of shade and dogs can sit out like Layla in this post 😊. Friendly staff. Good service. Good food. Vibrant atmosphere plus..."

Yogesh Nath

"A wonderful dine in experience with our amazing hostess Lila who was absolutely welcoming! The dishes were just perfect! Definitely recommend when..."

Regina Ieti

"Talking about the foods and drinks there, they were equally delicious and appetizing, especially, the Orange cake and the garlic-roasted bread were..."

Rubaiya Kotha

Hammer & Tongs Food Stop

"I love this place - if you want wholesome food full of flavour this is the place to go. Every meal that I have had is so tasty and the frozen meals..."

Kayla Hamilton

"My new favourite cafe! Every day the menu is different depending on what’s in season and what people have brought in! If you have surplus in your..."

Daphne Luke

"As a coeliac this place is heaven on earth! Everything is gluten free!! And the food is amazing too. The service is great, definetly my fave spot for..."

Lacey Dentice

"By far the best place to pick up a healthy but delicious lunch or breakfast in the area. When you think about the options around for lunch, healthy..."

Kane Bennett

Karen St John

"Hammer & Tongs have great food- so tasty, so healthy! Such a nice alternative to take-aways, and such an easy meal when you can’t manage to face..."

Kate Neal

"Always looking for good nutritious food whilst out seeing clients and on the road and on the run. So it was a delight to come across this little gem..."

Sandra Batley

"Found another playful gourmet cooking hub in sliverdale! Hahahaha it's fascinating that they can Brian stormed different food every day!! They have..."

Zhe Lun

"Amazing amazing amazing food here !!!! So so so yummy and so so so healthy. On the go or for the freezer. The girls are so friendly and polite and..."

Lisa Loves Good Food

"Found this place when looking for some lunch in Silverdale. I was curious about the row of crockpots on the counter and the small, handwritten menu...."

Karen B

"Fabulous take away food. ... healthy and delicious. ... perfect for a quick bite. We will be back. We live the ecoware and the selection. Feel great...."

Yenegh Badimayalew

"Had lunch here today and loved it, simple menu but very delicious! Kate was fantastic and guided me through my choices! Will definitely be..."

Alexandra Burridge

"Great food, large variety to choose from. Healthy and..."

Ido Hadar

Nikki Bull

Madriz Spanish Tapas Bar

"Couldn't be a better place to have authentic Spanish food! Awesome food, service, environment, and the owners are the friendliest people I know. Plus..."

Regina Hernandez

"Delicious food and great service! We'll be back! An excellent place to drop in for lunch, dinner or a snack. Yummy..."

Chloe Barker

"We ate here for NYE dinner, the food was amazing and paired beautifully with the wines recommended to us. However the most outstanding part about our..."

Leslie Castledine

"Great place reminds me of Madrid. Friendly staff great..."

Clelia Elizabeth Opie

"Hala Madriz! Great spot, nice people, beautiful food! Can't wait to come back on a summer day and have some pintxos and a Estrella outside..."

Alex Vitale

"amazing Place, my favorite Tapas bar In Auckland , excellent food and excellent customer..."

Carlos Avila

"Exceptional place! Great people, great food, great atmosphere! Hope to see you guys again. Thanks for the hospitality...."

Miguel Cervantes

"Found this place in Fort St Lane. We chose the Lamb Shoulder for two. Absolutely delicious. Meat was cooked to perfection. Service was A+. We will..."

Jo Christini

"Delicious menu and really warm friendly atmosphere, reminded me of..."

Jane Christie

"Beautiful people, great food, awesome sangria and very..."

Bill Pollard

"What a cool and relaxing little spot with super friendly service and some tasty tapas..."

Michelle Alexandra Fogarty

"Superb lamb � Amazing roast veg.. Highly..."

Paul Weldon

"Such a warm little spot in Fort lane! It's my new favourite for people watching, churros, and catching up with..."

Tanya Ewertowska

"We loved our dinner at Madriz tonight. Food was superb and the service was excellent. We will be..."

Michael Hanson

"The best Spanish restaurant in..."

Tamis Cairols

"Excelente lugar. Atención y gastronomía. Se llevan..."

Alfredo Linares

"Very good food and excellent..."

Ambre Dall'Oglio

"We love it ! At least 2 times a week on the way home from work .. few wines and some Serrano!..."

Adam Holt

"Saw that they have a $15 paella lunch special and simply could not miss it! Ordered seafood paella, which was very yummy and for extra $3 only..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Had the most amazing take out dinner last night !! So good after all our lockdown food haha. The roast lamb is so tender it’s to die for, we added..."

Rose Cron

"The Spanish tapas here are delicious. The Sangria was refreshing and the food all came out in a good amount of time. Lovely service too and would..."

FoodieOodie95

"Situated downtown Auckland, Madriz is a central location with easy access. They boast an authentic Spanish menu with absolutely delicious flavors and..."

Mashed_Potato

"Everything is ao good, loved the cheese starters!! Great place for drinks and food, with nice music! Fiona and Juanma are great hosters, they are..."

Heloisa Moreira Lima

"Tried the lamb, we wait for around 20 minutes. The flavour is fine, but not over our expectations. Roast potato tastes better, I felt the lamb is a..."

Wendy Wang

"Loving the food. Staff was so helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back. The lamb dish was incredible, my favorite is jamon. Sooooo goooooood..."

Guacamole

"Really love this place and the staff, always very genuine and knowledgeable, beautiful wine list and food on offer. Would recommend to anyone for a..."

Nicole Marie

"I’ve recently been basing myself in and around the inner city streets of Auckland.With new establishments popping up all over the city,..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Roast lamb and authentic Spanish restaurant, good tapas, sangria, the churros must try and if u like paella remember to pre-order:) finally the real..."

Juanma Lumber

"A nice to start the night.Tapas of Iberico and cheese and some bread with tomatoes and olive oil are one of dishes you'll find there and they..."

João Plácido

"Great little tapas bar tucked away in Fort Lane. the food was great - lamb shoulder, meat balls. Good Spanish wines. Friendly staff. Laneway seating..."

Peter Klaosen

"We popped in for a quick drink and a bit of tapas. We ordered a manchego cheese and a Serrano platter and a glass of of the medium priced wine for..."

Austin

"Great people, JuanMa and Fiona! the croquetas was very good as well as the Boquerones! Fantastic Iberico all washed down with Estrella!..."

Eric Mendez

"Fabolous New Zealand Roast Lamb! Spanish Slow cook roast lamb, whole shoulder to take away cook the spanish way...rosemary, garlic,..."

Madriz

"Came by here for some Saturday evening tapas and can swear this place is the bomb. For three people, the $75 deal on tapas is very good value and..."

Bojan Krtolica

"Appart from the slightly lacking atmosphere and waiters being split between two dining room, we had a wonderful evening at the restaurant. Food was..."

Daniel Dausch

"Great tapas hidden down a lane in Auckland but well worth the effort finding it. Super friendly and delicious food. Can't praise the guys here..."

Warren Coleman

"Authentic Tapas & Pintxos Bar Run by the lovely Kiwi and Spanish Couple Manuel & Fiona. Ideal place to share a lunch or dinner with friends and..."

Toby Ward

"Amazing night our with my girls ! Great service. The people were super friendly. Great prices for what you get. Food is very delicious. Will..."

Namfon Kumsem

"The Lamb dish definitely a must try. The prawn tapas was pretty good. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. The only let down was the..."

Jeremy Y

"Me and my husband went there to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary. Upon arrival they greeted us with such warm smiles and great chat. They..."

Monica Adams

"Best Spanish and Mediterranean food in Auckland. Amazing spanish wines and beers. Pintxos are a must with beer. The cured ham is unique! Cheese menu..."

Nicolas Ayastuy

"Massive plate of lamb meat; so tender with an amazing jus. We caught them on a busy day so they apologised beforehand that it might be a little slow..."

Sean Taylor

"Love the food and lovely service. Recommended to everyone..who love Spanish..."

Dr. Subhash Chand

Bodrum Kitchen

85/100 (2224 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Although the coffee wasn't quite hot enough for my liking, it didn't stop me enjoying it. They were also one of only 2 places who bothered to ask me..."

Brian Smith

"Really amazing food every time me and my partner go. Quite authentic and delicious Turkish food. The staff also go above and beyond for your needs..."

Jay Bee

"Had an enjoyable family lunch. The food was beautifully presented, good size portions and delicious. The staff were friendly and very accommodating...."

Alicia Didsbury

"Just had a girls brunch at this place this morning and WOW! Atmosphere is quiet and inviting. Staff were hard at work but made sure to check up on us..."

Skylah Frazer

"Walked in for dessert & drinks. I had the tiramisu & my friend had the loukomades. We both had the gin cocktails - mine was Tokyo Dream. Really..."

E

"Amazing cafe! Friendly staff, authentic food and awesome decorations. Comfortable seating inside or out and very fast to complete..."

Sam Wyatt

"Had Mother's Day breakfast and I enjoyed my meal, yummy as. Well we all enjoyed the food and the staff are welcoming, friendly & accommodating ALSO..."

Evil Delz

"We went to a date there. We got Greek Meatballs, fish and chips and for the cocktail I got "Black Beauty". Outstanding food, fresh and very tasty...."

Bad Advice

"This is my new fav' restaurant. Had breakfast and dinner there this month and OMG the food was TEE-LI-CIOUS😋😍 and the SERVICE was onpoint 👌..."

La Cee

"I have happily changed my review after efficient and polite communication which resulted in an apology and compensation for our group. Very impressed..."

debi hill

"oh it was incredible!!!! the food was absolutely delicious, I could not think of anything that would make it better The team there were so wonderful..."

Tess Smith

"Been a few times for the Turkish coffee but had a meal there tonight and the Jordanian lamb is one of the best tasting things I have ever put in my..."

Nick Brooker

"My best friend and I had amazing assistants, the main waiter catering us to our pick and choose table very kindly and often making sure we had great..."

Laura Hirovanaa

"Went for brunch as a decently large reservation, service was amazing every staff member we saw was so kind and helpful. Food was really good and came..."

Rhiannon Mckay-Day

"Very good service. Enjoy my meal immensely. When I bit into the mushrooms, OMG yummy. Went there again for Mothers day. Ordered the same dish because..."

Vaisolila Noue

"Ups late review went in last month .. Man top to bottom everything was nice. customer service top.. environment clean.. aesthetic check.. food very..."

Juliya Sabu Thomas

Pilkingtons

85/100 (1018 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beef cheek croquettes and the market fish were absolutely delicious! The spinach and ricotta dumplings were mediocre! Lovely decor and lovely..."

Teresa

"Nice place and friendly staff..."

Cristina Luces M

"Been here a few times for after work drinks and lunch and cannot fault the place. The happy hour special is great and it's just a nice spot to knock..."

Amindha Fernando

"Service was great every staff was smiling and very nice when they were serving us. The food taste was absolutely gorgeous! Especially the mashed..."

Robert Jaime Fernandez

"Really nice spot in centre of the city! The food was delicious. The indoor seating is very comfy and cozy (there’s also outdoor seating). Nice..."

Shivank Dubey

"Beautiful decoration, great service and amazing food! We ordered the rib eye filet which was delicious but a bit small, the highlight was the lamb..."

Marcelo B.

"Want to know where to get one of the best lamb rump 🥩in Auckland? You are reading the right post✅! And had the best lamb rump ever! It was so..."

FoodiesTable

"I really like this place for the food and vibe but I just wanna let pilkingtons know that they use plates with lots of little dots on them :( I’m..."

Jenny Jung

"I used first table here and was at the restaurant before it started filling in. The atmosphere and indoor decoration is absolutely lovely. The..."

Vanessa Gao

"Great ambience and service from staff. Menu is good and has ample options for everybody. Food was delicious and drinks were well made too. Definitely..."

Vinny

"Delicious! Worth the wait! Although it took nearly 45mins to bring our lunch out! Very tasty. Small portions. Best for..."

Cushla Foley

"Another beautiful eatery for a romantic night out. Food was yummy and staff was attentive. Always love to order their shoestring fries..."

Annie Low

"Came here for a birthday celebration and really enjoyed the place. Great atmosphere, cocktails were delicious and the nibbles were a great side..."

Dani

"Came here for a friends 21st. The place had been partially booked out (although with almost no one else around we practically had the whole place)..."

Sam Diprose

"ZGold 20% OFF code: SYSTEMService & food is great especially with ZGold!Fries were extremely salty hence the 4/5 but otherwise..."

SystemDC

"Had a great dinner at pilkingtons! We ordered the eye fillet steak and lamb rump. The steak was delicious with the herb sauce. Food was..."

Amit Mehta

"Five of us went to there in the afternoon. Every food is pretty nice. There are also has friendly staffs. We just wait for our food for 15..."

Heby Wu

"Came here for birthday brunch, ordered the scrambled eggs and the omlette! Great service! The scrambled eggs were so delicious and fluffy, perfect..."

Kirsten

"Had dinner with friends. The staff was friendly and helpful, she helped us set up a table next to the heater, but then we moved inside. I love the..."

Carol W.

"New menu is great and very versatile. Both the noodles and the pulled pork sandwich were delicious and we also ordered a salted lychee soda (very..."

Shuyi Wang

"Love this place. I had the eye fillet which was the freshest, tastiest eye fillet I’ve ever had! Better than many I’ve had from steakhouses...."

Stephanie Qin

"Came here on Friday for a pre-birthday celebration! I loved the vibes here, it was quite loud so you do have to talk quite loudly if you want to..."

Louise

"Ordered the market fish and the roasted chicken. The food tasted great, everything was perfectly cooked. The staff were good and the ambience was..."

Jeanne

"Lovely atmosphere. We ordered market fish and lamp for the lunch. Both of them taste good and the fish could be the best I have tried. There also..."

Sophia-Sun

"Great food and polite staff, has the fish dish, which was pan fried and was completely delicious... great place to catch up with workmates over lunch..."

Edwin Khor Yeu Sheuan

"The food is has different level of taste. Slightly over priced. Toilet is very unique and good design. I like the interior vibe. Will go back..."

Foodie

"Watched the rugby and had a friends birthday here, atmosphere was great, staff very friendly and helpful. Took a bit of time to find..."

David Harvey

"We had an amazing dinner here using Zomato Gold, we got one of the main meals for free. The jus on the steak was amazing and my friend said she loved..."

Aucklandcityfood

"After walking past Pilkingtons and longingly looking at its beautiful yet simply elegant ambience while walking down shorthand street for a while, we..."

Tejas Thathachar

"We ordered the Szechuan pepper and salt squid and the prawn dumplings for a late arvo nibble with an iced coffee on the side! The batter on the squid..."

Satiam Sharma

"It's late Monday morning. We only had small dishes with drinks at Pilkintons. I had the marinated prawns with confit garlic; they were fascinating -..."

STRADS

"A work group attended for pre-Easter drinksit was hummingGood vibe including live musicA bit loud to chatBut very..."

Glenn Town

"Love the atmosphere of the restaurant! I think this place is usually busy but when i went, it was raining and so quiet.Staffs were really..."

Kn25nn

"Lovely food and vibe. Used my zomato gold and get a dish for free. Excellent service as we booked for a leaving party and it was raining. Staff..."

J Li

"Nice experience here on my birthday. Good food, good quantity and a very romantic ambience with good service. I recommend this place for those..."

Netra

"Good food and service here.Only let down is that I left behind some belongings and the staff were quite rude about when I could come and..."

Saasha

"Had a great Zomato Gold experience here. The process was hassle free and there were no exceptions from the menu. We had two $34 mains, so we got one..."

Hasini Ratnasekera

"Friendly staff and nice food. The deco is brilliant and the place is just awesome! Friend and I work nearby and came for a drink. After we saw..."

Taurus Cao

"Came here for dinner on a Friday evening. Worst timing probably as there were two company groups here for drinks which made the whole place very..."

Smoothie Oeek

"Food was amazing! Both pan fried chicken and linguine was full of flavour 😋 the lovely lady who served us recommended us perfect wine to go with..."

Chanmi Park

"Came here for lunch. Great ambience friendly staff. Ordered the eye fillet which cost $42. Other than that being a bit steep for a lunch price the..."

#fatlyfe

"Beautiful atmosphere. Yummy omelette and well made scrambled eggs.Omelette only 2 eggs and is $18.50 retail which is quite pricy. The..."

Tony Ma

"Very beautiful place. Staff was very friendly, deco was pretty cool. It's better if presentation more creative. Quantity 2/5 Quality 5/5 Service..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Came in today for brunch with a friend. We ordered a beef burger with fries and the herb and avocado smash. There were 4 minutes left before the..."

Rosanne Choy

"Came here for graduation dinner. This place is decorated beautifully and is definitely perfect for a semi formal celebration. The waiter /..."

Dxlche

"The place that’s always filled with the office people during lunchtime, we came here for dinner at a quiet time around 5.30pm. There wasn’t..."

Jason Zhang

"Went to celebrate my friend’s birthday last Friday night. The restaurant wasn’t empty but it was surprisingly quiet when we first came in, which..."

G1k

"Gave this place a second go after the Manager contacted me and offered me 50% for lunch. The service this time was top notch - the kingfish sashimi..."

Lizzie

"Really enjoyed our meal here. We ordered the steak which was tender but it would have been nice if the portion was a bit bigger.The lamb..."

I_like_pickles

"Visited several times already. Good spot and nice setup. During summer, please take the outside seating. Atmosphere is just nice, relaxing situation,..."

Edi NT

"The food was not as good as I expected but the waitress provided us with an excellent service! Their gnocchi tasted super good. The pumpkin puree was..."

Foooood

"Food: 3.5/5My partner and I ordered the cheese board with a glass of wine each. The selection of cheeses were good but the selection of..."

Christine Lee

"Went to a wedding last night and was very impressed with the service. The wait staff are fabulous, great and to the highest level! Each and everyone!..."

Banana Pancake

"Really like the ambience of this place, service is great and food is good, overpriced unless you are a Shortland street suit man, but it's obvious..."

Diogo Reck

"I used to live near Pilkingtons and had the chance to dine here when they first opened for business. I fell in love with this place. There is no..."

Linh 💛

"We went on two different occasions and we thought to give them a review. On our first visit we ordered waikato aged beef which was cooked nicely and..."

Gorgeous_mojo

"A top fine dining restaurant with amazing vibes and decor and top notch food! :) between the three of us, we had the kingfish crudo and two type of..."

Annie Ren

"Outstanding food, service and ambience! The décor attracted me to this place and it was such a great find. The food was fantastic. We had three..."

Rosemary Cook

"We had a very short window for lunch, so a proper sit-down restaurant probably wasn't the most sensible choice, but being a wheelchair user in a rush..."

Janice Lester

"Climbing up the marble stairs with the letters "Pilkingtons" stamped onto the wall to your left, even the entrance creates a..."

Two Dark Coffees

"I had my 21st here and it was great. The place itself has a beautiful atmosphere and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I had canapés on the..."

Ceara Burkhardt

"Well, we finally got along to Pilkingtons. Thought it was only fair that we gave them an opportunity to redeem themselves!Service - prompt,..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"This place is probably the best decorated restaurant in cbd. It was absolutely beautiful inside. However, it was quite noisy. We had braised beef..."

Bella Qian

"Me and my bf came here for our 2.5 years anniversary on a wednesday. The restaurant decor was very chill. I like the greenery around the place. Its..."

Joanne Chiang

"Was here on Saturday night for a friend’s engagement party and we were really impressed with the service and our experience here. The interior is..."

HJ

"We dined here for my birthday last month. The service was very good from the start. Very attentive but yet not intrusive. Water topped up frequently..."

Miss Kiki

"Total 5 star rating! Went here for dinner and it was one of the best meals I've ever had. Steak was perfect, charred cauliflower was amazing. The..."

Gabriel Long

"We were a large group (30+) and we were all happy with our meal and service. Good effort for a smaller establishment. Ate from set menu and was..."

Alex James

"Went there for dinner on a Friday night, had the rib eye steak and salmon salad. Also had the jersey bennies and spinach salad as sides. All were..."

Callum

"Conveniently located right in the center of the city (and across the road from the office), Pikingtons ended up being our pick for our team..."

Danny

"I had heard alot of good things about this place. I was excited to go and it didn't disappoint. The atmosphere and lighting really transports you..."

Vivek Katial

"I found this place by chance when I was walking around Shortland street and I decided to give it a try. One of the things I really liked on..."

Eduardo Dias

"Lovely setting and environment with nice background music. Food is a little bit on the expensive side. We have 3 people dining. Ordered a bottle of..."

Vanessa

"Absolutely divine food and decor. We came in a large group (hen's party!) and the patience and grace of our waitress was outstanding. Have been again..."

A

"Hmm. Food was good but did not blow me away. The best dish is the beef. Cooked beautifully and very tender. The rosti that went with it is different..."

Travels4Food

"We went to Pilkingtons for lunch and we really love the environment and friendly staff. I like the taste of raw beef which is fresh and melting in..."

Tiffy W

"We popped in here for a late lunch and was very pleased that the kitchen was open ... The restaurant is lovely with a great selection of seating......"

Donna&Shane

"Brekky on the way to work, the fit out of this place is tight I loved it. Super friendly staff, reso expenny but hey this is Auckland I guess...."

James Ford

"Went here last night for a drink with my partner, function inside so we had to sit outside. It was a little chilly but we were next to a heater which..."

Claudia Serra

"A beautiful restaurant with good atmosphere and friendly staff. I went here with my friend, because it was close to her apartment. We ordered share..."

Thanya

"Pilkingtons located on Shortland street has a cosy garden vibe to it. We went there for a late lunch and ordered the sharing platter. It came with a..."

Jenny Da

"I went here with my partner and friends for dinner on Thu night few weeks ago. It was a great dining experience: beautiful food, good wine,..."

FoodLover

"Excellent addition to the Auckland food scene. This place does it well all day from early morning breakfasts to coffees, lunches, drinks after work..."

Fylde

"We had a Great dinner last night!We came following Alex (Executive Chef) from OSB and were not disappointed. His food is great looking..."

Geena PerezGomez

"We came in for a long lazy lunch and had a fantastic time. The garden atmosphere was like a mini holiday away from Auckland in the middle of..."

Caroline Carpenter

"A really beautiful place with a great, warm ambience. Staff are very friendly and provide excellent service. Didn't have to wait too long for the..."

Caroline Kasmara

"In love with the interior design in this place! Good food worth every dollar! Service is on point as well love the waiter guy we had he was just the..."

Fila Bruland

"Beautiful establishment with artistiy designed upholstry. A bit sad to say I did not capture its beauty in photos on my visit. Since there..."

Where.iate

"Really tasteful green oasis in what used to be a concrete jungle. Helpful and friendly staff. Lamb shanks were best I've had anywhere...."

James Butterworth

"I Went hear for a work function. The staff were very accomodating and the food was great. Pricey food but good value when you bear in mind the..."

Josh Law

"Came in last Tuesday night for hubby's birthday. What a wonderful experience the staff were spot on and made you feel comfy from start to finish. The..."

Donna McGregor

"A botanical oasis exists within the confines of Auckland's CBD. Featuring an array of charming floral upholstery, indoor greenery and chic bubble..."

Monica

"Pilkingtons, a crown jewel on the otherwise very corporate looking Shortland St, is one of the latest additions to Auckland’s dining scene. One of..."

Aucklandholic

"I just found a new place in the city for lunch with the accountant and dinner with wife. Great food with a wide beverage menu. Friendly and..."

Kevin Senior

GJP

"Great Venue and atmosphere. Food was amazing , the cocktails beautiful.Defiantly a must for anyone to check out who are looking for somewhere to go..."

Russell Hodgson

"The setting and service you just can't fault. The breakfast ,an order of poached egg and bacon on a white sauce however was underwhelming. The..."

Matthew Moran

"Every time I went to Pilkingtons I had a great experience. Awesome service and food. I take my clients there for lunch. The atmosphere is just right,..."

Jack

"Came in for Drinks and Dinner on Thursday night, We hadn't booked but the helpful and professional staff got us through to a table in the bar to..."

Paul

"In for a Friday lunch meeting and simply put in one word - Amazing. I visit Sydney frequently and must say that it reminds me very much of our..."

MJC

"The restaurant was fancy and nice! Even the food, eyefillet, was perfect! It was tender and juicy but ravioli was a little salty for me. I wish they..."

Jim

"Trendy restaurant, bar and brunch spot in downtown Auckland. We had dinner and cocktails here and enjoyed the space, vibe and food. The focaccia and..."

James Theakston

"Went for some dinner with some friends and it was quite a lovely experience. The staff were accommodating, food is a bit pricey and according to my..."

Angela

"Finally got around to dining at Pilkingtons through first table! It was a great experience honestly. The vibes were immaculate, the waiter and..."

Darsh Kumar

"10/10 service! Got a walk in for bottomless brunch ($65), which was excellent value for 2 hours of non stop drinks, and delicious food. Vegetarian..."

Shelley Carlyle

"Really nice spot in centre of the city! The food was delicious. The indoor seating is very comfy and cozy (there’s also outdoor seating). Nice..."

Mansha Dubey

"Had an excellent experience with our party of 13 during their bottomless lunch! Communication was thorough and so helpful beforehand, despite needing..."

Jen

"I visited Pilkingtons during Restaurant Month 2020 and was excited to dine here after hearing many positive reviews. Upon arriving, I was warmly..."

Taylar W

"Held an event last week at Pilkingtons and can't rave about it enough! Gorgeous venue and atmosphere with an inside area & the outside terrace..."

Susan Rayfield

"Been twice of late; a bottomless brunch for a friend's birthday and today for my birthday! Amazing service, food stunning and thanks to Vanessa for..."

Stephen Grogan

"Beautiful atmosphere. Yummy omelette and well made scrambled eggs. Omelette only 2 eggs and is $18.50 retail which is quite pricy. The presentation..."

Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前

"Great bottomless brunch! Service was outstanding, so much food we couldn't eat it all, drinks kept coming steadily. Can't fault it and great price..."

Jack Morrison

"One of the best European style bistro dine-in experience. My friends and, I loved everything about this place. Beautiful customer service, lovely..."

Taz Karim

"The food and service were exceptional - the snapper and gnocchi were delicious. The ambience was lively with lots of positive vibes. Highly..."

John Cap

"Such a great intimate venue for a wedding! in the heart of Auckland City too... a warm inviting place with friendly staff and great food. I really..."

Emily Chalk

"Very nice atmosphere and beautiful place. Just alittle bit busy at dinner time but the waiters handled well. all food dishes were great. Highly..."

Jasmin S

La Vista Cafe Restaurant

84/100 (1556 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Very friendly staff. Kitchen can slow when half full but with a view to kill, you will forget the..."

Dummer Dum

"Third time for dinner here this year and we will be back again. Comfy service, comfy spot, fantastic food. They aren’t pretending to be budget..."

Campbell

"It's a wonderful place to celebrate birthday here and mother's day. The best restaurant with delicious and fresh food. Really happy with the food..."

Sherlie Chan

"The “My Breakfast” is so delicious! That Marsala cream sauce *drool*! Service was amazing and fast. View is outstanding. Would go again, over and..."

Lauren James

"They have the BEST pork ribs in Auckland. Flavour is absolutely amazing and they just melt off the bone. We usually order two ribs cause we don’t..."

Bonnie Hu

"Have just had a fantastic lunch with my Valentine.Food sensational, service great, fantastic outlook across the bay. We are most definitely..."

PamTony Melbourne

"Lovely meal and warm friendly service. In a suburb that can be snobby and pretentious the environment was very pleasant and welcoming. Children..."

Cookingkenny

"Everything is reasonable priced and made to a high standard. There coffees were delicious and there dark chocolate brownie was incredibly moist and I..."

Ezekiel Webster

"Wandered in for a bite before the rugby. All tables were booked but they could fit us in at the end of the bar. Great seats right in front of the..."

Ian MacDonald

"Excellent service, delicious food, beautiful setting. Have been here for lunch and dinner. Chicken liver paté with cubes of balsamic jelly is..."

MC In Auckland

"Ice coffee in a hot coffee cup!I love it when ice coffee are in these cup during the summer time. Great stop for coffee with sea..."

Tony Ma

"We popped in here for a bite.... staff were very friendly... nice atmosphere ..we ordered classic cocktails & tapas platter.Cocktails were..."

Donna&Shane

"One of the few local restaurants that I feel comfortable in recommending. We have been there a number of times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and..."

Yzette Van Der Westhuizen

"We ordered the mussels to start with that comes together with a light saltish sauce. The mussels were pretty well done, but we actually would prefer..."

Alana

"Had an awesome visit at the La Vista :) The food was tasty and everyone had a good time. Live music was on and made the experience even more..."

Полина Ща

"Love this place, I find that they always have great steak deals on Thursdays! Their wait staff is extremely nice and their steak is cooked to..."

S&G Take Auckland

"My partner & I have been here a few times over the past year and always enjoyed our meal. On Saturday night we had a group booking of 16 and while..."

Nicole Parker

"A couple of days a go we went to La Vista for a Spanish food experience where we ordered many tapas. The service by the lovely staff was exceptional..."

Larissa

"I've been coming here for years & it's great to see them go from strength to strength in recent years with various renovations & menu changes.It..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Amazing food! Amazing dessert! Service was good. Must get the lamb rack - so mouthwatering. Will definitely be back and have told everyone about your..."

Chelsea Abel

"My partners family and I actually stumbled upon this place late at night after unsuccessfully driving around mission bay trying to decide where to..."

Victoria

"Good food, reasonable price, great atmosphere, we went there on a Saturday night, old music was playing in the background, it was an enjoyable night,..."

Sarah

"Have been here a few times a local. Super friendly. Good atmosphere right on St Heliers Beach..had tapas and mains all nice hearty full flavoured..."

Pamela Hutchinson

"We had a very enjoyable meal here on a wet Saturday night. The restaurant was busy and had a nice ambience enhanced by the duo quietly playing..."

Philip Jellyman

"Came in for an early breakfast today and went with the crepes, simple enough but these were extraordinary. Obviously a fresh mix as they were..."

Berj Panossian

"Very good food atmosphere and attention from the staff. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Food was well presented and proportioned. If you..."

Keith Davidson

"Review 2017 (most recent x 2)I'm increasing my rating as this place seems to have really improved recently. Excellent service, high quality..."

MrGodHimself

"Visited with 3 others. This place serves a fantastic rack of lamb. Ordered to have it done medium rare and though the lamb itself was a bit on the..."

Leigh

"On Monday night me and my friend wanted to have diner somewhere, we heard about La Vista before from our friends, so we decided to check it out. We..."

Lana Shatonova

"The blazing sun has almost killed off our appetite, but we had a dinner anyway, seated close by the window & enjoyed the lovely sea view. 4 of us..."

STRADS

"The atmosphere is lovely and the waiters are friendly. The food is divine. We had the lamb racks and the eye fillet. For dessert we had the Dolce..."

Grace

"This was our local before the bistro cameIn. Great coffee, great pancakes, friendly staff friendly owner who is always aroundTo help. Great..."

Chloe-Mae

"Nice morning spot with great views, attentive staff.Coffee was a bit weak and served as single shots so asked for double shots but still..."

Michael O'Brien

"Have eaten there now several times. Such an improvement on the previous owners. Had tapas with my daughter last week which was fabulous. The Empanado..."

M

"Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Breath taking view. All for a good price. We both enjoyed the lamb rack. Highly recommended...."

Bryce Morgan

"Fantastic place away from all the noise of the city. The ambience is ultra cool. Classic beverages. Staff is well trained and polite. Service is..."

#1

"Superb location over looking the beautiful Rangitoto. We arrived on a Sunday morning for brunch. The place was very busy but we were able to get a..."

Cupy Dee

"Wow! This place really surprised me. I stumbled across this place while walking around St. Helliers and I am thankful that I did. The service is..."

Monique Porteous

"Good foods, good price and nice staffs :)One minus point was they kept me waiting too long. From the Appetizer to Main about 20 mins (or..."

M.d. Pawinee

"I came expecting an OK meal, having been here once for coffee. Instead I got exceptional cuisine! Very impressed. And no I'll not even give The..."

Mike Bellamy

"Approaching La Vista, my husband and I were excited to see the sumptuous interior. With lush banquettes and candle-inspired lighting, the restaurant..."

Sweet Mama M

"Amazing food, great service! I would totally recommend for a romantic meal out. We had an entre, mains and dessert. All were perfectly cooked and the..."

Lisa Helmling

"Beautiful place. We had a strict vegetarian with us who was really happy with her paella. Can personally recommend the Tiramisu. The staff go out..."

Emma

"Been there ONCE.Nice place yummy food. ..."

XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx

"Great experience tonight... the food was great, the ambience was great all in all a great dining experience. Tonight there was a trifecta playing..."

Local Foody

"Almost perfect. Great food. Nice taste light ingredients. The desert was not perfect though but overall a great experience. Only 4..."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"This is one of our "Go to" places when we are looking for somewhere to eat during the weekend. They have so many yummy things on their menu. On the..."

Katie

"Delightful spot on Tamaki drive near the last block. This is a main stay being situated here for well over 12 years to my knowledge. Seated outside..."

BeeQueUU

"Great restaurant the food was exceptional, we all throughly enjoyed the service and hospitality from all the staff. The children ate all they could..."

Connie Johnson

"We went to La Vista for dinner on Wednesday night. The place looked very pretty in the night with all candles were lighted and red lights were on...."

Nipun Sajith

"Went to a Spanish dinner to La Vista. Live music set the right mood for a romantic dinner. Service was friendly and cheerful but the strongest..."

Alyx Shepard

"A very healthy fresh food. We are from Europe and can recognize the real Spanish cooking. Very happy of the quality of the food and the customer..."

Maria Ivanova

"I was in La Vista yesterday with my family and we had excellent night. Friendly staff, good wine, delicious meals, nice design. Ideal balance between..."

Vasilisa

"I have visited La Vista with my girlfriend the other week. Restaurant has great view at St Heliers beach and Rangitoto island. Staff was friendly and..."

Igor Petrenko

"Lovely atmosphere and great interior design. Service was ok. Unfortunately my lamb shanks were a bit tough. Otherwise, a great little spot in St...."

MissMegan

"La vista is greatly located on the main road, easy parking, great view. Lovely setting, clean and enjoyable decoration (love the cows). Stuff are..."

Anastasia Vdovina

"Our favourite cafe in Auckland. Always delicious and fresh food and outstanding customer service. The owner is a lovely lady who takes care of each..."

Maria Batista

"Came for happy hour 3-6pm Mon-Thurs. Stayed for dinner and so glad we did. The market fish was snapper and when it arrived was a picture on the..."

Kathy Weston

"Absolutely made the right choice when I walked into this cafe randomly on a Sunday morning. Great vibe! Great Food and amazingly friendly staffs. We..."

Gurvindar Singh

"Absolutely lovely! What a gem, a neighbourhood joy. We came from the inner city, here on business, and we were not disappointed. This could have been..."

Michela Zanata

"Last Friday night, my family and I went there to celebrity my daughter's 16th birthday. It was superb. Food was wonderful and the staff were amazing...."

Joanna Chien

"Beautiful location on the waterfront in St Heliers Bay...lots of the lovely things to choose from on the menu including many Spanish style..."

stu b

"Great food. Excellent atmosphere & the staff are fabulous. Great service. Highly..."

Natalie Gash

"Hadn’t been to La Vista Cafe & Restaurant for a while however nothing really has changed apart from it still holding good ground in St Heliers of..."

Lance Alexandra

"We enjoyed a very nice morning tea. The lemon slice was slightly warmed and my friend was very happy with her large scone. Tea for two, fast and..."

Dora Green

"Close to the beach and good coffee. Grab one and sit down enjoy the beautiful views just across the street, the sunset is..."

Rick Shen

Altura Cafe & Roastery

84/100 (1689 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"We came for the coffee as roast their own. We also had some food from the cabinet. They have variety of savoury options and surprisingly all we had..."

Airini

"A great spot on the north shore that specialises in good coffee (roasting their own coffee beans and sells specialist coffee items). Cabinet food..."

Ju W

"Been coming to this cafe since I moved to the area and has been a staple for my wee fam! Great food, friendly service and they always have water for..."

Zara Booth

"First time we went to this cafe last weekend. A lot of my friends recommend them and their coffee beans! We ordered french toasts and long blacks. It..."

Kaye Galperina

"Excellent food and nice coffee. Omelette was awesome. made my day! I'll be back again for sure. Thanks team..."

euijeong KIM

"Found this little gem in the industry area. The coffee was good and the food was tasty. The staff were so friendly that we feel delighted. We..."

Sarah Murray

"Really good coffee and food. Service is fast. They are so busy that popular food items may run..."

KM

"Great food and great service. Love their coffee menu. You can also try manual brew coffee. Had their breakfast burger which was totally on..."

Ben Lau

"Very fast delivery i was shocked ever knew a company can deliver the coffee tomorrow-of the day pf order. Love the coffee beans. From one time..."

Somaia Hassany

"Great experience here with the family. Kid friendly and plenty of room. I had the mince on toast and it was as kiwi as it can get. Service was real..."

Odyssey L

Parnell149

84/100 (1299 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I came here for the first time with my coworkers for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The staff were helpful and friendly while the..."

Vanessa Gao

"Great start to the evening when greeted by name as we walked in and shown straight to our table. Food was great (Recommend the eye fillet) and good..."

Elliot Lewington

"I think amazing food by the restaurant tasted like dammm nothing negative feel like home food everything have completely pure tasted I thought visit..."

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"One of the strongest but great tasting coffees I have had in a while.Perfect spot, great inside and chilled environmentService was..."

Scott

"One of the better restaurants in Auckland - the food is a high standard and the wine to choose from is wide and varied. Fresh , quality food that..."

Col Short

"Great value food and excellent service very polite and attentive. Had the $20 lunch which include break, a main and a drink. We also ordered some..."

Ming Wu

"Great food for $20 lunch! Lamb rump is delicious!! The lunch also includes juice, garlic bread and salad, what a great deal! Also tried beef..."

Rachel Lau

"This is our go-to lunch place at least once a week - the staff are amazing and great for a laugh (yet still professional). The lunch deal of $20 for..."

Kim Thompson

"Had a delicious lunch here yesterday. Great food, fabulous and funny staff and probably the best wine I've drank for a long while. Well worth a..."

Sylvia Howieson

"Bit limited on the menu compared to some of the other areas but that might have just been because we went on valentines day so I think it was a..."

Dyana Metson

"I have been here many times!! Very well priced and so close to the Parnell business district. Christmas time is best as for $30 you et bread main..."

Sam Smith

"A lovely place to sit outdoor in a summer day like this. The ambience of restaurant comes across lively. The service was great and love the jokes the..."

TinaS

"I came here with a friend for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The service was perfect to the 'T'. The waiter actually let my friend taste..."

Priyanka Victor

"Working in Parnell I love lunching at The Parnell.$20 is outstanding value, not only for the quality of food- where you have a choice of..."

Louise Woods

"The Parnell is a very nice restaurant mainly because of its' owner, Brian. He is very entertaining especially to his little guests. He makes my..."

Cindy Ong

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

Pablo Andres Retamales Carreno

"A group of 10 of us dined here the meals are really good. I had the fish and my husband had the prawn kebab skewer. nothing was to much trouble for..."

Jane Nelson

"Went in on off-chance after being told by phone they were fully booked. Service wonderful and attentive. Noisy inside yes- thank goodness we were..."

RM

"I recently went to The Parnell restaurant with my Grandmother. The waiters, Shiva and Brian, took great care of any special needs we had (empty wine..."

Kate Taylor

"Welcome home Brian and Errol, and thank you for bringing Shiva along for the ride.Your new restaurant “the parnell” is a tremendous..."

Blommaert Bart

"What a fab night! This restaurant far exceeded our expectations. The service was friendly and professional from when we first entered. The food was..."

Ian Littleworth

"I have been here 3 times now. Twice for dinner and once for lunch.The menu is varied and they have a great variety of dishes. The tapas are..."

Troy Norrie

"I have found a restaurant for overseas travellers who want to taste ‘Kiwi’ food. I can recommend to visit this foodie place.I was there on my..."

Krissh

"After a run of good but not wow restaurants, we found The Parnell. It is a new restaurant and the food is quite simply spectacular. You are..."

Mandy Lewis

"This place is fast becoming our favourite `local' - friendly staff, good service and excellent food. What more could you want? We've been three..."

Jean HH

"What an amazing restaurant, lovely atmosphere, excellent food, great service. We had the pork belly which was deliciously tender and the risotto and..."

Glenn Nummy

"Perfection! Delicious food, beautifully served with attentive service makes this restaurant top of our list in Auckland. We have been a number..."

Dee Whitby

"Had a lovely lunch here today. The pork belly was scrumptious with caramelised apples and mustard cream sauce. Shiva the duty manager was attentive..."

Kath Hay

"My new favourite restaurant! Just go! You won't regret it. The service is always fantastic, they always go the extra mile to please, and..."

Adele Nummy

"We dined at The Parnell for lunch. The service was great, and the food was even better. For $20.00 you get garlic bread, choice of main with their..."

Charlene Stayte

"Being vegetarian it's hard to find a restaurant that can customise a dish for you and have incredible flavours that have u coming back for more. The..."

Rochelle

"The food, service and atmosphere was so good! We came here because of first table but was really happy with everything. Would definitely come back..."

Ruth Alesana

"I absolutely loved this restaurant. The service was amazing, and the food was for dying for. We had the natural oysters that were really fresh, the..."

Jesiane Queiroz

"Really great place to chill on the streetery tables and grab oysters. The staff were very friendly and accomodative. Highly recommend if in area. The..."

Girish Nair

"Very happy with our meal at this establishment. We had the 5 course degustation and each of the five meals were tasty. The portions aren’t the..."

Luke

"Both the service and the food are amazing. Jazz and his team looked after us like we were royalty. The food was well presented and really tasty. We..."

Mark Barlow

"Fantastic lunchtime experience. Crab lasagna and fish were superb. Plenty of gluten free options. Reasonably priced wine..."

david mallett

"We had our dinner with 3 courses set menu. The manager is friendly. The waitress should be more careful when serving drinks. He spilled drinks a few..."

Jessica Chao

"When I came to know about this restaurant, I saw the photos on their website and wanted to try it. The pieces of bread were crunchy and soft and..."

Dharun Arasu

"Seriously delicious food! Duck Ravioli was incredible and the scallops too. The lamb on ratatouille was delicious. Great service. A la carte and set..."

Marina M

"Delish seafood meals for $22 each, entree size was big enough..staff were in training so we had to be tolerant. Got two mojitos that were wayyyy too..."

Kim Seaward

"First high tea at Parnell149. Exceptional taste and service we have come to..."

Shawn Ras

"Fresh and delicious seafood and very good service. Unfortunately, no scampi to try today. Recommended for lunch or..."

Amy Cheung

"One of the best restaurants I’ve been to.. Nice cosy restaurant with beautiful ambiance and the owner Jass is very polite ,friendly, most welcoming..."

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Parked Up Beer Garden & Venue

"I was lucky enough that my 40th Party was able to held at Parked Up between the Lockdowns of 2020 - Nick, an Auckland Hospitality Industry Veteran..."

Dane Faesen Kloet

"I had my 21st here and I cannot recommend this place enough. I wish I could give a rating higher than five stars. Such a great atmosphere and amazing..."

Bianca Malone

"Since I first been to this place aless than a month ago I came back 5 times. Most of my visits were business meetings (non peak hours tho). The staff..."

Sofi Rosales

"Had the pleasure of having my 21st here and I can’t recommend it enough. It is a 10/10 venue with a great ambience. They have a great array of..."

cmb 369

"We hosted a fundraiser ball here for around 80 people on Saturday and could not recommend Parked Up more! So accomodating, amazing venue and Nick is..."

Becs Oppert

"Had my son's 21st here and can highly recommend Parked Up as a great venue. The outdoor setting made the night and all of the team from the bar..."

Kathy Dryden

"Came here for a 21st and the bar staff were so welcoming and friendly! The venue was absolutely phenomenal as was the service, would absolutely..."

Grace Turipa

"I do not have words to express how amazing ✨️ this place is. Super communication from the host! Super food! And Super beer 🍺 I was I heaven...."

Paul Addy

"We came upon this place buy accident - but will be back. Just the best. Had fish and chips from the menu - gurnard pan fried and the best crispy..."

Tricia Macpherson

"Went here for a 21st, was the best time with the best staff cannot recommend it more. Absolutely loved it..."

Kaia Holborow

"Great experience! Great hosts would recommend to everybody. Owner was very helpful with our event and made us feel like royalty! Had an amazing night..."

joel herbert

"Good location next to Victoria Park. They also make a mean bbq. Good food, friendly crew, a fun spot. Plenty of beer you get to tap yourself. Great..."

Haydn Murdoch

The Attic Bar And Restaurant

84/100 (1584 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Party of 4 came here for the first time and was blown away by the great service including looking after my toddler straight away with a choice of..."

Ashleigh A

"First time here, the place was averagely busy, staff were great with accommodating us with adding a extra person to our table and moving us to a more..."

Roman Thomas

"I’m coeliac and they took extra care when serving the food. It was an amazing atmosphere. Definitely coming back...."

Viviana Hermida

"This place was fantastic for a group or family as it is a spacious venue. When you enter ,you wait for a staff member to show you a place to sit or..."

Dennis Niu

"Owners were very friendly as always, customer service was excellent waiter checked in to see if our meals were good, Food was too divine to capture..."

Valerie Kumitau

"Was very clean and presentable and lovely staff. But.... Took us over an hour to get our food we were a bit of a big group of 12 but even the kids..."

Crystal Bennett

"So impressed! Eating out when you are gluten intolerant can be a daunting experience, but not at The Attic! They have the Celiac Tick and can make..."

D Menzies

"As a coeliac we went to their original restaurant in Mission Bay and found they know and understand this health issue. Food was absolutely fantastic..."

Lee Sutton

"Great place for dinner. They catered for our Gluten free needs extremely well and seemed to have a great understanding of cross contamination. Food..."

Hugh Hucklesby

"Nice restaurant with nice staff. Food is good and presented well, but a bit expensive. May return for another special..."

Yen Luong

Up Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hands down the best eggs bene in Auckland CBD!! Food is always tasty, fresh and made with love. The owner is also super friendly and makes a mean..."

Makira Cornish

"Cute cafe up one level of a hotel. It's quite quiet, but my coffee was exceptional and presented very nicely. Would be happy to go back, they also..."

Crackerjacker

"I went there with my girlfriend, her family last 7th April, It has a nice atmosphere that we spend a good time together. The long black was the best..."

Yamamoto Kotaro

"I've been wanting to go for brunch in the city and this Cafe is one of my favourite go-to-brunch places in AKL! Oh I just love their coffee! The..."

Jessa Etang

"I usually can't go anywhere and have a brunch on a weekend with family due to my weekend work.But thanks to UP cafe. ☕I made it on time..."

Mercy Fantonial

"Have been many times and excellent service, excellent food and good prices.Food quality is always fresh and delicious whatever you order. Treat..."

Annette Chan

"Lovely owner who made our orders perfectly. Food was delicious. Not in an obvious location but definitely a hidden gym. Also open on Sundays which..."

Lauren Carruthers

"Up Cafe is conveniently located in Auckland City. The staff here are incredible with equally amazing coffee and food to match. Whether it's for..."

Emi

"Up Café is situated within the Sebel Quay West Auckland. It is run by warm and friendly staff, who if you are dining with small children, will go..."

Amy Molyneux

"The staff are very welcoming, the food is amazing and the atmosphere is great! The wait times vary between 10-15mins. There is also a bar available..."

Kirimiria Herewini

"A massive thank you to Lisa, Aaron & to the amazing team at Up Cafe for making Andys 50th Birthday a memorable occasion, the buffet, the wonderful..."

Dee Pioiva

"I have been to this cafe many times prior to the pandemic but visited again recently with a good friend for brunch. Their food and service is some of..."

Mike Bailey

"Had an excellent mince on toast with poached eggs (std is 1 but I asked for another) breakfast on my way to jury duty at the District Court. Very..."

Kevin Drinkwater

"Our first meal after arriving in NZ did not disappoint! Our party had both lunch and breakfast, everything was delicious. And the owners came out and..."

Kristine Chapman

"The food was absolutely wonderful, the atmosphere was lovely and although the inside seemed busy, the little lady in the front worked her butt off to..."

James Liem

"It's morning your family says, "we're so hungry", you know finding a "good" breakfast for a diverse family is tough in the city. Well look no..."

Matthew Adams

"Very tasty food with great service. The staff was super friendly and even gave us tips on what to do in the..."

Michael Dewes

"Up Cafe & Lisa were the caterers for our Pink Ribbon 🎀 charity function today. Her menu, attention to detail n our colour of choice pink was..."

Sharene Temple

"Ordered their catering platters for office lunch and it was a mega hit!!! So we absolutely had to try them out in person and they did not..."

Charlie Leni

"Up Cafe is my go to whenever I am in the city! I bring my friends here, catch up for lunch and drive in from West for brunch on weekends sometimes..."

Agness Stowers

Caffe Massimo Newmarket

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the best cafes in Auckland. Friendly, efficient with great coffee and food. True European vibe and great..."

George Adam

"I worked here for a few months while travelling. Hardworking family run cafe with friendly staff. Get there early for a blueberry muffin or blueberry..."

Courtney Gemmell

"Iv been going to this cafe for years and the owners are just kind and there staff they have are always great . Best coffee I could ever have and the..."

Dan Fisher

"Our new fav... Friendly staff, great coffee and amazing food... Highly..."

Adrîhaña Ayîdeñ

"I was there yesterday. Everything was sensational. The Staff were rather friendly. The food was divine. I was so glad to be there. Specifically the..."

Mehmet Şifo Başaran

"I come here daily for a green tea before work. The service is always impeccable and on the odd occasion I get food it's always..."

Rosie Leonard

"Amazing food amazing service will defiantly be back thank..."

Lauren Lum

"Delicious breakfast. It was good to get out of the stormy weather and experience expert service. Thank..."

Dermot McQuarrie

"For a cafe to be great it first needs amazing coffee - Massimo's roasts it's own so it's always fresh. You can also buy a bag of freshly..."

J Went

"My favourite cafe when I’m in Newmarket. The food is great, the chai is always hot (not always the case in many cafes) and the service is great...."

Scott

"Yum!! Stumbled across this gem when wandering through the streets of New Market and boy, am I so delighted I found this place. Highlights include the..."

Claudia

"Been coming here regularly for four years now. Service is always very prompt, and food is consistently good..."

Ross Clarke

"Love this place. Friendly staff really makes my day. I love the fireplace and amazing coffee. Being a picky person when it comes to coffee especially..."

Tea Vastag Zang

"Love this place, the food and lovely staff. The atmosphere is SO nice with the fireplace in the winter. Coffee is fabulous . They won me over now I..."

Ria

"Relaxed friendly atmosphere and good service. The food is very acceptable also. Coffee has great flavour. The furniture is conducive to business..."

Damon Pooley

"Great friendly staff, go here weekly as work in the area, tasty food and awesome coffee, beautiful warm fire and cozy feels. Would highly recommend..."

Frankie

"I loved the experience going to Massimo, food was excellent, clean and comfortable venue with lots of room and service was friendly people happy to..."

Nick Allan

"Great coffee spot with friendly staff. Always a good experience here.The food is ok, but I like the location on nuffield. They make good..."

Tony Ma

"Their coffee is great! I’ve tried almost cafes in New market and only their coffee didn’t let me down. Aromatic, not sour at all, just..."

LilianMonaghan

"Had a lovely (5/5) coffee in a relaxed atmosphere by the fireplace. Definitely recommended. It usually gets pretty busy at the weekends so book or..."

DC

"This cafe is just the best! Yes sure, probably there are cafes with even better and more sophisticated menu, however the food here has never..."

Vanya Simeonova

"Outstanding Cafe and service very inviting and a great place to do abit of work as well. Often come here and always a pleasure, food is fantastic..."

Marti Amos

"Have been going to Massimos for a few years now. Cafes in Newmarket come and go but it's clear why Yasin and his friendly staff have been here..."

Pich Copeland PT

"Massimo serves consistently great coffee, with friendly efficient service. Nice muffins and the express breakfasts are an economical option to kick..."

Gareth Neilson

"Great spot with parking out the front for convenience. Amazing warm atmosphere with staff that smile and are attentive without being in your space..."

Shane Arnold

"Coffee is always made to perfection, I go to Massimo for breakfast every Sunday, the breakfast bowl is amazing. It's really clean, fresh, and..."

Miss Monkey

"I had such a wonderful experience here after a bootcamp workout session. The Breakfast bowl is to die for, all the best quality ingredients and the..."

Anna Faber

"Good food and excellent service. The owner Yasin serves the guests himself and he is lovely. Been a few times and he remembers faces. Great location..."

Angela Soh

"Amazing service from the staff and amazing food lovely setting as well perfect for lunch was very impressed will defiantly be back! I had the..."

Lauren Lum

"Ordered the Massimo Beef Burger w/ Fries. Generously sized burger, didn't wow me but I still enjoyed it. Could've done with more fries, but then..."

Raj Singh

"We got the express breakfast. I got avocado dip, mushrooms and hash brown for only $10. (Vegan). However my friend got the same as me with extra eggs..."

Aimee.

"Loved this desert - was nothing left on the plate so lucky l took a photo of it 🙃 l think they might be doing take away as well so its worth..."

Razvan Gradinaru

"Delicious and huge portions!! I ordered the pancakes which were very good! The bacon and fruits were a great addition and the fruit taste so fresh!!..."

Heidi

"What a hidden gem! Theres not many good places to go in Newmarket for a great breakfast but Massimo ticks all the boxes! Stumbled across this..."

Laura Ind

"Amazing! I really love this place. Definitely a great choice for breakfast or lunch if your in the area Food is top notch and the service is..."

Truce Arcane

"Food was very yummy but what made it even greater was the service, it was although the place was packed. We had multiple mains, smoothies and coffees..."

Teara Levy

"Every time I come in they take such good care of me. The staff are incredible and the food is amazing! Truly would recommend this place to anyone..."

Clyde Toelupe

"I've been here several times and absolutely love it. Massimo is the perfect embodiment of a traditional cafe. The coffee drinks are strong and rich...."

Casey Persson

"I have been a customer at Massimo for so long. They do great job. First of all they make amazing coffee as well as their food is also fantastic. I..."

Mercan Kazankiran

"My partner and I come here almost every Sunday. Love the food, love the coffee, love the people! We like to try out different breakfast places around..."

Katie Koerber

"This is my favourite cafe in Newmarket. I love this place for it's GREAT coffee, relaxed, warm vibe and the delicious food. The staff here are always..."

Richard Lambert

"This place is awesome - not only is all the food totally delicious, but the man who makes the coffee is suburb! Cafe Massimo in Newmarket has a great..."

Diana

"Great place for weekend brunch, good range of choice for food and drinks. Friendly staff and interesting decoration. There are plenty of street..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Got the Grab One deal for Massimo and found it good value for money. We both ordered the Hash browns for breakfast and really enjoyed them, I only..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"I came in here today to had breakfast. They had a delicious special which included a breakfast option and a drink for $12! I was able to change my..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Good lunch place, tried different dishes, quite liked all of them. Service is friendly and quick! Little fire place inside makes it cozy especially..."

Iris Iris

"Just so love my coffee here every morning,such friendly staff, great selection of food and they open so early.Many regulars keep it up Massimo..."

Franhorsman

"A few of us dropped by for the first time. Nicely sized to assure a seat. Well positioned for both drivers and those on foot. Enjoyable surroundings...."

OldGoatsKnowBest

"Came here at about 10ish while waiting for my car being fixed nearby. Ordered Mocha, and Creamy Mushroom. I like the way they put the smiling face...."

Patrick Tong

"Have enjoyed my lunch visits here. Customer service was very lovely. Came here with a friend and then again with family. Both times we were treated..."

CJ

"This is a great place to grab a bite if you're in Newmarket! With a varied menu for breakfast and lunch you're sure to find something to feed you're..."

Where To Next Auckland

"Came here for breakfast with some friends. The service wasn't very good, waitress seemed a little rude really. Food was good, nothing spectacular...."

Vicki Ko

"Fantastic place, nice food with warm and friendly service. It is an owner operated place and, seems like, this dude has twin brother as his always..."

BarbaYani

"Haven't been here in years but needed an early breakfast & they are open before 7am.Great to see that service is as good as ever - quiet but..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Served with a smile, and quickly. Ordered a Massimo Breakfast plate, good amount on it, though the mild chizoro was actually quite spicy, a touch..."

Don C

"Great quality ingredients. Very tasty. The cheese in the lamb salad was very fresh and the lamb was very tender. I was very impressed and enjoyed..."

Jing Kha

"Have been here a handful of times and love it! Staff are very attentive but not overbearing and service is quick but not rushed. I order the all day..."

Aimee R

"So yummy!! My boyfriend and I were looking to go out for breaky and needed somewhere central and open at 0730 in the morning! This was our stop. Such..."

Jojo B

"Great service friendly staff who are genuinely interested in how your day is going. The new breakfast menu is something definitely worth..."

Bryn Morgans

"Awesome spot. Great coffee, amazing breakfast. Would recommend to anyone. I generally get a long black and their big breakfast and they near perfect..."

Oliver Such

"Awesome place to go have a coffee by the fireplace on a cold winter morning, excellent service and very reasonably priced food. Savoury scones are a..."

Shabbir Gin

"Came here for brunch on Sunday morning, moccacino was made perfectly, ordered the homemade hash browns with bacon, delicious! Would highly reccomend ..."

Nicole Jana

"I came here yesterday at lunch time, it was quite full. I had the pan fried chicken livers with poached egg, spinach, bacon, and mushrooms. I thought..."

Di

HJ

"I am a very regular visitor to Massimo's, 30+ visits of dining in for breakfast or lunch, or just a lazy coffee.I keep coming back for..."

Tim Johnson

"Another consistently good spot in Newmarket. Good lunch specials and a MASSIVE brunch menu. The same guy has been here for years and he genuinely..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Had an excellent breakfast on the morning of the rwc final win. The eggs Benedict was fantastic and quick fast service early in the..."

Matt Tieu

"The staff are super friendly and welcoming and the food and drinks are really good so my friends and I always find ourselves here after shopping, the..."

Kathy Xu

"Very nice. Went here for breakfast with my boyfriend, I ordered French toast and it was so yum! Lots of cinnamon which was tastey! Shame about..."

Sumner Elliott-Moore

"Brought my dad and family here for Father's Day brunch and this place holds high standards. Great food, quick service and a great, warm, family vibe..."

Katrina Dodge

"Massimo makes very nice coffee and hot chocolate. The displayed counter has some eye catching desserts and the Eggs Benedict is cool. Ambience is..."

#1

"One of my favs in Newmarket every visit has been amazing both service and food! Never disappoints ever and will continue to go especially for good..."

Fila Bruland

"Strolling down New Market, We decided to try Massimo. J was craving mushrooms so he ordered the creamy mushroom. I ordered the homemade hashbrowns..."

C & J

"If you refer to the photos, it is needless to say that I am now a regular. Massimo is a great cafe. They serve wonderful food in a wonderful..."

Tiffany Sua

"Go hear for brekkie with work most months and it always delivers on expectations. Very good and a great variety of dishes. I really recommend this..."

Mitchell Wellesley Todd

"We visited with our 1.5 year old today and while they did not have a kids menu, they were more than happy to adapt the pancakes for our son. And we..."

Nicola Hoogenboom

"Wasn't anything great from the street, in fact we tossed up going next door. But we were pleasantly surprised by amazing coffee and friendly fast..."

Nicole

"Brunch | Sunday 7th August 2011 | Superb coffee! The food was good but the hollandaise could have been a little more tangy but the rest of the..."

Kathryn Price

"My partner and I visited on our way up north for a wee holiday and had eggs bene and the creamy mushrooms, the portion sizes were very generous, the..."

Tarina

"Pleasant surroundings and staff I had nice chicken liver and mushrooms and my partner had lentil soup. Generous servings. Coffee was smooth I was a..."

Rebecca KEENAN

"Heard this was the place to eat. Very impressed , it was absolutely delicious. Full of favour and a great environment. I decided to wonder to the..."

Muhammed Alibashev

"Decent cafe with nice interior and decoration, welcoming atmosphere, feel relaxed. Had lunch twice here, the Thai chicken Red Curry was terrible (I..."

Terry Wang

"Food was really good, the hollandaise and home made hash brown were great! My mum also really enjoyed her lambs fry. Staff helpful and..."

Phoebe Ellis

"Such good food, lovely space and vibes and service! Lots of stuff on the menu, and I thought the drinks (as in the alcohol) were much cheaper than..."

g k

"Best spot for breakfast in epsom/newmarket. Great coffee, yummy food, fast and friendly service. Will be..."

Amelia Granturco

"Great to come back to and old favorite of the family. My livers were really tasty!! We will be back..."

Jason Durey

"Top notch. Friendly staff, warm fire and great food and coffee. The blue cheese creamy mushrooms are seriously excellent and eggs Benedict were..."

Tim Carr

"I enjoyed a most delicious brunch, the serving was massive and very fulfilling. Also absolutely loved the coffee, the staff and the atmosphere. Will..."

Leondra Roberts

"Simply superb. Fire side seating, quality food always well presented, great coffee, but the best thing is the staff. Owner is onsite and has high..."

Steven Farrington

"Friendly staff, good food and a relaxed atmosphere. Chicken satay salad is a..."

Josh Ming

"Fantastic cafe that produces amazing coffee, great service right in the middle of Newmarket. Every time I get a consistently amazing coffee. It's a..."

Dan Richards

"I am quite picky when it comes to my coffee so I love when I find a place where they can really live up to my expectations. Simply love the place...."

Tea Vastag

"Great coffee spot with friendly staff. Always a good experience here. The food is ok, but I like the location on nuffield. They make good coffee..."

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"Massimo utilizes excellent espresso for its coffee, and I am never disappointed by their service. Some items are overpriced and the atmosphere is..."

Spark Vulpa

"I haven't been in years but Massimo's continues to surpass expectations. Quality, care and a warm welcome sum up this quintessential cafe. The..."

Nicole S

"Best almond croissant I've ever had. Their service felt very personal and water was brought over just as I finished a delightful coffee. Absolutely..."

Sez Flynn

"Good consistent coffee and meals. The service isn't always the best, but there's usually at least one staff member who rescues your faith. They have..."

Darryl Mcleod

Leafe Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Vie Lounge & Eatery

Wheelchair Accessible

"I visited for breakfast and had a delightful experience. From the super friendly service through the warm and friendly service from the awesome..."

Reuben Simpson

"Had dinner with friends tonight and the service was exceptional. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food and drinks are well priced. Portions..."

Alexei Van Rensburg

"I went to this restaurant with my girlfriend for a friend's birthday and we were satisfied. The food was delicious and the server was awesome!..."

Gab Cel

"Really enjoyed the buffet on the Christmas night, very generous portion size and a whole range of delicious foods. The ambience was lovely. Very good..."

Delia Yang

"I had the butter chicken for lunch and it was very delicious and the service excellent. The atmosphere was..."

Paul Chin

"Friendly mood, optimum welcome by Abraham, good..."

Marie Chéreau

"We went to restaurant at 8:30PM. Kitchen has been closed already. But staff welcome us and provided dinner. They are so nice and kind. They will give..."

Denda Kayo

"very helpful, good advice and attentive to the customer, thank you for your availability, I can only recommend ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)..."

Pascal Baratout

"First time dinning the service and food was amazing but the second time dinning we were told that we weren't able to order 3 of the same meals and..."

Hyunyi

"Came here on a Friday night and there was live music performance, which was very enjoyable. This place is full of good vibes and has a relaxing..."

Hungry Bear🐻

"Promotional food items were delicious and service by Abraham, Lata and Eileen were awesome, thanks guys! A socializing hub near the bar area is a..."

Patricia

"The food, service and atmosphere are amazing!!We enjoyed a lot the..."

Filipe Moreira Alegretti

"Ordered pork ribs with fries and coleslaw. Was really nice and tender to eat. The ambiance of the hotel was also great. Nice place to dine..."

Aravind S

"This is the most welcoming homely warm rustic restaurant I've been to.the hospitality is lovely and the food is great!! And so worth it! Would..."

Jhasmyne Leigh

"Very good food specialy the snapper. The staff is really nice and full of good advices.I recommend it!Très bon repas (le poisson snapper..."

Stéphane Retailleau

"I've been staying at the Auckland City Hotel which is attached to this Eatery, I have eaten here multiple times during my stay, for the convenience..."

Bec Scerri

"Very glad to have discovered this hiden gem recently, located on the end of Hobson St. The friendliness and warmth shown by the two gentlemen in..."

DMONEY600

"So happy to have discovered this place thanks to Zomato Gold. The service here is second to none with two extremely polite and kind gentlemen. We..."

Mareat

"I like the fried rice with fried chicken. Really delicious and very big portion. The place also really comfortable and have life music on every..."

Angellia Angellia

"Great food, friendly services, charming environment and great value for money. Baby Ribs bbq and Moroccan Lamb shank my all time favourites...."

Arden Khoo

"I have a breakfast all it’s good, the staff is so kind and friendly. I really enjoy the..."

Ranihei Kehauri

"Very nice place. I must have walked past here a hundred times without realizing it was here. I had the ribs and a friend had the lamb. Both were good..."

Julian McCracken

"A lovely meal. We came via GrabOne and were impressed with the quality and quantity of food. From the delicious pumpkin soup to start (which was..."

Karrie Sampson

"I visited for breakfast and had a delightful experience. From the super friendly service through the warm and friendly service from the awesome..."

Reuben Simpson

"Good breakfast buffet. The staff were very friendly and good..."

Sarocha Licence

"Delicious meal. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Our meal was taking a bit longer so they gave us complimentary fries while we waited for..."

Julie Whyte

"What a fantastic little gem, hidden in the middle of the city. First time here and it won't be the last. Everything looked so delicious but I had..."

Tim McLeod

"We really enjoyed the salmon and the brisket burger with the squid appy. Also, we found a painting class in progress which was a lot of creative fun..."

Mel S

"great..."

Viktor Majzik

"it was great place to go for dinner with family. i love the food and the service. my wife like ribs and i had snapper it was so good. i will..."

kelvin LI

"This is a gorgeous restaurant! The service was incredible, the waiter was super friendly. The food was so nice and we really enjoyed the experience!..."

Dipinto

"Very good restaurant, good place because it's located in the middle of the city. The food also very affordable price but the taste is really good...."

Silvana Hohakay

"Fantastic staff, brilliant food (squid entree, snapper and ribs main, chocolate fondant dessert). Would recommend and will eat..."

Dylan Davies

"Excellent meal, great atmosphere, prompt friendly service. What more can you ask for! Will definitely be..."

C F

"I absolutely love this restaurant. Amazing food, great team!!!! Will definitely come back..."

Amanda N

"Love their $9.99 take aways especially the buttered chicken. Tastes amazing in such a cheap..."

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The Engine Room

Wheelchair Accessible

"Celebrated my sister's belated birthday last Friday (19/07/2019) at the Engine room. We were pleasantly surprised by the ambience and interior..."

Gloria Ching

"Never disappoints - super friendly service, great venue, delicious food. You have to try the triple baked goats cheese soufflé - absolutely..."

Tanja Jujnovich

"Brilliant place, awesome atmosphere, found the blackboard menu a little tricky to use but food was good, perhaps a little dear for what it is. Worth..."

Brendan Abel

"Hadn't been for years, so 3 of us decided to make the big trek across the bridge to try them again. Hadn't been since the refurbishment so was good..."

Bridgee

"I went this place with my gf.Well... such a great wine selections.I had ordered duck and my gf ordered beef cheek.AMAZING. The portion..."

Foodie

"Went here with my Fiance for 5 year anniversary after this restaurant was recommended to us as one of the best in Auckland Excellent friendly..."

Ben Young

"The best food in the world.....just a bit expensive but you have to treat your self now and then. Every part of my steak perfect and desert to die..."

Maurice Fenton

"We went here to try the steak since it was listed at @urbanlist as one of the best steak. We were not disappointed though. Tried the pork schnitzel..."

Maverick

"Amazing food, great atmosphere. The young girl serving us was fantastic she knew the menu and was very pleasant and helpful. Highly recommended..."

Gina Snow

"Went there on Friday for lunch and had a wonderful time. My favourite was the snapper which was cooked to perfection! Super fast service and..."

Misscocolitten

"The staff were friendly, but the service was a little slow (it was a busy Saturday night). Our group was happy with the meals; I had the terrine..."

Gus

"I can see why this place was rated one of the top cafes by The Metro. The presentation of the food is absolutely stunning and so intricate. The food..."

Aimee.

"Absolutely perfect food. Had the Goat's Cheese soufflé to begin followed by the Japanese Salmon and finished with the churros. A perfect..."

Willdalzell03

"We visited here for the first time after our friends recommended it. We were not disappointed - the food was delicious and the service was excellent...."

Jasmine

"Dinner was beautiful, the service was brilliant and the dessert was absolutely divine! Can't believe I have not been there before. Would highly..."

Sarah McLean

"Fantastic experience. The service was absolutely fantastic, great atmosphere and some of the best food I can remember eating. Would love to visit..."

J Phipps

"I'm a vegetarian so the options were very limited. There was one veggie starter but no veggie mains. It was a lovely restaurant, great atmosphere and..."

Katie

"The best service I've ever had. Every single staff member was so positive and friendly, smiling and attentive and very knowledgeable on the menu and..."

Mercypatch

"Really enjoyed it. Great service, good humor, simple menu but so good! In such a cute area, right opposite the cutest cinema (Bridgeway) that it..."

ShoRt

"The entree with peach and cheese was so yummm. Refreshing，sweet a great combination of flavours. Soooo good. The signature cheesy souffle was a bit..."

Poppingcandy

"We went to the Engine room for dinner last night as a belated birthday dinner and it was amazing. Unfortunately I didn't get any pics of our mains -..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"I would give it a 4.5 but it's too expensive for its location. Food is very good and some inspired combinations. Book ahead as often hard to get a..."

Restaurant Assassin

"Great service, great food, good portions and nice atmosphere. I had the steak and chips for a main (no complaints but if you are a snob about eating..."

Petra

"Nice restaurant, great atmosphere, top notch service but I have 2 problems with this restaurant. The first is their menu. When we first..."

Charle Megala

"Highly recommend this place. Really good food reflect by an almost full restaurant on a weekday night. We shared a selection of entry of clam curry,..."

TinaS

"We have dined there a couple of months ago with some friends and definitely LOVED it. The best stake we have had in a while and great drinks..."

Bubbles & Squeak

"Impressed enough and definitely will be back. Had my birthday dinner and really loved the clams in broth as entree -- wanted more! My veal schnitzel..."

YellowBlankets

"I had the beef cheeks - super tender. The steak frites 'Hereford Scotch' was apparently very nice with lots of flavour. The veal schnitzel was okay..."

Kirstin Lucas

"Good fine dinning restaurant but not the best. A little bit disappointed with snapper fillet as 2nd time I went thereService:..."

Francis Lockwood

"Went here for a work lunch.I wasn't that hungry so ended up ordering a starter and a main; the prawn salad and doris plum tart.My prawn..."

Ryan

"Great food excellent service and nice atmosphere Have been there many times and have never had a bad experience so would Highly recommend to..."

David Thompson

"I remember dinning at The Engine Room many years ago when it first opened and being well impressed. Great to see the place has only got better! We..."

Sam Cottrell-Davies

"Managed to get an early last minute booking so arrived about 6pm. Good attentive service so we ordered a couple of pre dinner drinks. I ordered a..."

Moggie

"Fine dining at its best. Great food choices, amazingly prepared food and exceptionally knowledgeable staff. Fairly pricy but well worth it. Entrees..."

Ayden Barnett

"This is hands down the best restaurant I've ever been to. It's our special occasion spot, and even though we only go 3 or 4 times a year, they..."

Kelsy Fletcher

"Have been on a number of occasions both for lunch and dinner. Always an outstanding experience. The veal schnitzel Holstein with slaw and rosti is my..."

Jo Y

"Had read the reviews on this restaurant and when a friend suggested we go for a lunch I was excited.I looked at the menu and it was not a cheap..."

Deidre Anderson

"Auckland's best shoestring fries (fried in duck fat.) Nice mains. Nice ambience especially with Bridgeway just across the road. Makes for a good date..."

Meaghan Aureguy

"Took my partner here for our anniversary and were blown away by the food quality and service.We had oysters and a whitebait fritter for..."

Megasupernerd

"Divine food. The kingfish first course was excellent. Not really a fan of pork belly until tonight. Great service, we felt well looked after and..."

Vivienne Walker

"We were tended to as soon as we walked in, guided to our table and handed the drinks menu. Dining at the bar, there was always an offer for a refill..."

Paige Eriwata

"The Engine Room is my new favourite restaurant. Every dish we received was delightful and our waiter was very attentive without being intrusive. A..."

Lucy Eats

"My wife and I went to The Engine Room last night on the spur of the moment. Natalie and the team managed to squeeze us in. We had the Terrine and..."

Austin

"On the spur of the moment to have dinner out last night (and in a hurry), my friend and I decided on the restaurant on the corner i.e Engine Room. ..."

Tracee

"Been a while since I've eaten here and I didn't enjoy it as much as last time. Still, it's good... it just seemed a little flabby. Started with..."

Sarah Waite

"Not sure why it has taken us so long to come to this place. A very vibrant atmosphere in a relaxed dining environment.Hard to go past the..."

David Boshier

"The new renovations are brilliant, hard to believe they could make an already amazing restaurant any better but they have. We dined at the new bar..."

Victoria McPherson

"We had a fantastic night at The Engine Room. The service was great, very attentive but not over the top and the food was..."

Tanya Langenbach

"We have eaten at the Engine Room about 6 times in the last 3/4 years love love love it. The service is attentive without being OTT, the food is..."

Celia Eggleston

"Wow. From the amuse bouche through to the dessert this was an amazing meal. Certainly one of the best five I've had in Auckland in 12 years here...."

Andy Ballard

"We had a lovely experience at The Engine Room. Our waiter was very attentive, the food was amazing, and all very reasonably priced. The goat cheese..."

Gerard Ward

"This place is definitely in my top five fave restaurants. Always fantastic food, great service and I love their wine list. On our visit recently our..."

Amanda

"We have eaten here twice in the last few weeks and had a wonderful meal both times. The Engine Room has a lovely atmosphere, very professional and..."

Rose

"Had a family dinner at the Engine Room last week and had a very nice time. The food was tasty, although the amuse bouche a deep fried stuffed olive)..."

C Brown

"went about 2 months ago, was fantastic and reputation is well deserved. Prawn salad for entree was a highlight, mains & dessert both with lots of..."

Kiwi8

"Heared mix reviews about this place so thought we would give it a go ourselves. Food was lovely. Would definitely recommend the goat's cheese..."

Kathryn Johnson

"Recently visited the Engine Room in Northcote which has remained both popular by Aucklanders and loved by locals for many years.The Engine..."

Mark Gregory

"We went to the Engine Room for the second time last Tuesday night. The service was outstanding, our waitress was so patient with me as I quizzed her..."

MBB

"Definitely one the best restaurants on the Shore - a jewel in an otherwise sea of bland that is the Shore. I have dined here twice and both times the..."

Missy Davidson

"The food was fantastic. Great flavours and very fresh and original. Good portion sizes.The service was really good and atmosphere was..."

Ashley Trang

"I thought the restaurant was great. We had great pumpkin soup starters, delicious mains and yummy dessert. They even brought us goat cheese pastries..."

KateP

"I ate there a while ago (probably 18 months ago) and thought it was delicious. I had a pomegranate and rare beef starter which was fantastic, and I..."

Naomi

"Back in the hoary days of yore, Devonport was the place to dine out - the Low Flying Duck and Porterhouse Blue drew hoards of diners across on the..."

Flyingkiwi

"The food was really good but the reception left us cold. It was a very busy night and we were placed right at the door meaning that everyone that..."

Brunchalicious

"Came here for our team Christmas lunch and have to say it was one of the best meals I’ve had in a while! I ordered the crayfish salad to start..."

Anna

"Amazing food as always, I had the goats cheese souffle as I always do and it consistently impresses me. It tasted a bit different this time, but..."

Finn Theodore

"Finally made it to The Engine Room..it was a busy Saturday evening and we were seated near the kitchen end where we could see the kitchen staff..."

Priya Kumar

"Enjoyed the experience. Tasty food, good service, and a cozy atmosphere. Beautiful both inside & outside. It was the right decision to cross the road..."

T Z

"Everything is perfect here. The taste and appearance of food. my best restaurant. All the staff are so kind. I was so happy while staying here. ..."

Jiny Baek

"Beautiful ambience, exceptional cuisine and staff that take the trouble to explain the menu to you. Tried almost everything on the starters and main..."

Raul Cardoza

"Funny enough, I was thinking that this was going to be a fine dining restaurant and our friend joining us said it's more like a bistro, and sure..."

Geoff Wilson

"Oyster and duck were really good !! But steak was very..."

Eunice Choi

"Our food was exquisite. The beef cheek special was next level. They do a simple, solid menu at the Engine Room but it's done really well. Must make a..."

Spencer Willis

"Nice food. Above..."

Oliver H

British Isles

"Great place and great staff! With Damn good..."

Brendan Slee

"Warm welcoming traditional pub, great to relax with the family. Awesome pint of..."

Jason Strange

"Great local pub on the north shore.Food is good they have a good selection on the menu. staff are very friendly.They hold good venues there .st..."

Michelle Chessell

"Amazing food and great service, would definitely recommend..."

Mark Garratt

"A good old fashioned English pub. It was a cold night but super nice and toasty inside. The friendly staff looked to be enjoying the busy night as we..."

Gavin Vail

"Fabulous venue for our after gig ukulele function.The staff are super friendly and the owner is always around checking all is well.European flair to..."

Avon Hansen Beadle

"Had a meal with family here after reading reviews. Got to say we were not as impressed as other reviewers. Basic food and not really that British...."

Elizabeth

"Fab place to eat! Had no problems with anything and service is excellent. Avoid on Pub Quiz night unless you're quizzing as the tables are..."

Cpl

"Standard British Pub type menu where you get quality meals and decent sized portions. Excellent friendly staff and good vibes from other patrons...."

Raspberry Beret

"Great service despite the place being very busy.. food isn't too bad either. Family atmosphere or with friends- your choice. The way a pub should be...."

Faisal Hassan

"Hi UweJust wanted to say thank you for a great day on Sunday.The food was great, everyone had a good time. Thank youfor..."

Uwe Dorr

"Great place with friendly staff. Great food and is vegetarian friendly, the haloumi salad and vegetarian pizza are amazing! Was lovely and warm by..."

Joanne

"Have dined here twice with the wife and kids. I can't fault it.I had the pork ribs - falling off the bones goodness and shared..."

JaimeC

"My family and I had a delicious meal at the British Isles. We went for my father's birthday and it was a really lovely experience. Apart from the..."

Amber Holyoake

"WOW just WOW, I had been told how great the British Isles was by numerous people and finally went and experienced just how Warm and Cozy the..."

Mr.G (OFFICIAL)

"Uwe and his team are always great hosts. Always good times to be had. Great bunch of people to have a beer with. Great value meals. Had an awesome..."

Grant Duncan

"We live in the area and really enjoy the atmosphere of the British Isles, it's very family friendly for our preschooler. Uwe and his staff are..."

Paul Lockwood

"Brilliant menu for traditional food, great service and a lovely place to bring the kids. Great selection of draught beer from all over the world,..."

Katie Alice Coles

"The BI is a traditional pub, unlike many of the bars around Auckland. It has character, good bistro-style food and friendly and efficient staff. It's..."

Paul Dolan

"A great pub....friendly staff, great beer and the food is good and reasonably priced.We dined there recently for our anniversary....we will be..."

Jan Murie

"A good authentic British pub - classic Pommy brews on tap, and a good selection on the menu. The staff were great and the food was top notch!..."

Todd Neivandt

"Had a fantastic evening here. Lots of beers on tap, including a fantastic Guiness. The place had a great atmosphere with very friendly staff, and was..."

Brian

"The British Isles offers a great british pub atmosphere with pleasant staff and a great selection of food and beer. Tuesday nights quiz are great..."

Gillian Goodinson

"AGreat place to visit has the best Guinness in NZ really freindly traditional english pub with excellent choice of food . From the moment you step..."

Caztrader

"Great pub atmosphere with pleasant European cuisine. The staff are efficient and friendly. Quiz night on Tuesday's are great. Great happy hour every..."

Ciara

"Great service, love the friendly staff. Tuesday quiz night is always good for a laugh! It's my favourite place to catch up with everyone for a beer,..."

Todd Hinchco

"Run by the funniest German I've ever met! Wonderful, friendly staff, great pub grub. Regulars can become part of the BI "family" if they're..."

Greg Skinner

"This is "Cheers" and the Publican better than Sam! if you feel like a cold beer.. which one of many, a good hearty pub meal, with friendly staff and..."

Vyvie Kyle

"Authentic English pub in the Bay's, great atmosphere, Uwe is a great publican, terrific friendly staff and awesome value meals. My go to place for..."

Fraser Collins

"Had a really nice meal here, pork belly recommended. Staff very natural, friendly and charming. Kilkenny on tap as a real bonus. Will..."

Simon Upton (Simon G Upton)

"Four of us Aussies dropped in for beer and a chat with Uwe and a couple of locals. Nice cold beer and a good atmosphere ! We would visit again if we..."

Scott Bradbrook

"Very classic bar with friendly people and good food. Beer selection is..."

Leon M

"The steak meal is one of the best I've had in The area. Cold beer, great staff and fun trivia even though we're just participants..."

Sammy V

"Foods are fantastic and the prices are reasonable.best..."

Wu Simon

"Such a great vibe and awesome meeting place for friends and we love the indoor, plus outdoor option for seating. Very happy with how the manager..."

Rene Lind-Steyn

"I loved the place as they served delicious foods and authentic Irish beers. Friendly staffs and professional services. Highly recommend to stop by..."

Chaedoo Jun

"By far the greatest pub I have visited. Uwe (the owner) is the most amazing man I have met. Be sure to visit any and all days you get free..."

Jakob Leech

"Went up on St Paddy's for a couple of pints and a meal with a mate and was thoroughly impressed. The staff were still friendly and efficient despite..."

Andrew D

"Lovely atmosphere at this place. We often go there as a group after we have had our ukulele group play out. Sometimes we have had been offered the..."

Maria-Theresa Kare-Ariki

"Great friendly family pub! Excellent host (Uwe) and very helpful..."

John Hansen-Beadle

"Want an actual pint of properly poured Guiness? Then this is the place to be. The food is great (and well proportioned) and, despite being 12,000..."

Karl Craig-West

"The perfect local pub. Excellent food, wine and beer list is extensive for any picky drinker out there. Sports screens. And fantastic British..."

Mitchell Potts

"Some friends and my wife and I had dinner at your lovely pub last night (Friday 31st October). We all ordered the beef burgers, but my wife and I are..."

Alf Wood

"Spacious and had great atmosphere. Had nice British beer that I can't often find in NZ on..."

Gene Lee

"AB Electrical just had a social function at British Isles Inn - their snug room was the perfect size for our Poker/ Black Jack night. The food was..."

AB Electrical

Bodega Eatery

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really delicious local restaurant. Great for dinner with a nice outdoor area and great service. Definitely recommend most of the tapas and the pizza..."

Katiejwilson2

"Very nice welcome on arrival, and the service continued all evening. C ordered the filet mignon and I ordered the lamb. Both meats were perfectly..."

Glenn Grigor

"Went here for a birthday dinner and would rate this place 6/5 if I could. The place definitely has a Spanish feel to it. The food is absolutely..."

Crackerjacker

"I was having lunch in this restaurant, the location was a bit tricky to find as it is a bit far from the busy road. The place is very nice..."

Kicky

"A nice little hidden gem in West Auckland sharing the grounds with the Oratia Saturday Farmers Market. The building and indoor seating is not large..."

Allan Ong

"On a sunny afternoon, a wonderful location. Good selection of menu items and a good wine list at very reasonable prices. I am glad we found..."

Neil N

"Beautiful location, great decoration (and well-looked-after space), attentive staff, delicious food and fabulous cocktails!! Fast becoming a..."

Jess /

"New eatery nestled in the heart of Henderson valley. Beautiful Mediterranean dishes and quick and friendly service. Booked a table for 7 and we were..."

Waiata Tucker

"Got the special deal from grabone so we go try it out. Small eatery but nice big outdoor garden, but weather not allowed us to enjoy outdoor space...."

Ryan Wong

"Exceptional service paired with delectable food! This bodega eatery surpassed all expectations with its friendly staff, quick service, and..."

Davis Thomas

"Lovely place, fabulous food. We enjoyed a lovely view while eating. Staff was really friendly and kind. The croquetas were my favorite. Really..."

Liliana Andrade

"Beautiful place with a great atmosphere. A group of us from work decided to come here for dinner and the food was amazing! The staff were friendly..."

CasNat Devadas

"Five stars all the way. Snuggled in exquisite grounds in Henderson. Bodega is a beautiful restaurant /Cafe here in West Auckland. Super welcoming and..."

Cantabwestie

"Great spot very pretty - away from noisy roads. Service was great but the food took a long time - they were quite busy but seemed a bit disorganised..."

Jay Gardner

"Our favourite restaurant out west! Love everything about it. Staff are helpful, friendly, attentive and always smile. Can't wait for next..."

Rachel V

"A lovely place tucked into Glen Eden, with delicious food and a great deal. My sister and I got the lunch deal, which is $28 for garlic bread, a..."

Srikandi M

"Great spot, food was excellent, wine selection has variance in choice - local names / good quality. Food had large portions while still maintaining..."

Kieran

"On a sunny saturday arvo, a delightful safe haven was found. Drinks selection plentiful, food..."

Protassium Bros

"We came here after reading the great reviews and were not disappointed. The staff were attentive, friendly and professional. There are several..."

Helen Foster

Tony's Lord Nelson Restaurant

84/100 (1270 ratings)

"The detailing to decor from the outside to the inside of the restaurant is incredible. I really like the how cosy and intimate the restaurantcan be..."

I_like_pickles

"Went to Tony’s for the first time as it is known for its steak and I loved the food. I ordered the fillet Mignon, which had bacon and mushroom..."

Jenny Da

"If you're looking for less expensive bill while dining out for steak, this place is the one. I believe Lord Nelson has been around for a while now,..."

G1k

"Dinner with friends were a fantastic experience here, although the restaurant is on the romantic side, not too crowded, staff recommendation is good,..."

Foodie In Progress

"Love the rustic and vintage decor here. We ordered Caper steak( fell in love with the rich caper and blue cheese sauce) and Scottish steak..."

LilianMonaghan

"Nice place and friendly staff. Ordered Scotch fillet, Pepper Steak, New York Cut and Seafood Chowder. Food taste very good and cook at a good..."

Janice Chiu

"Saw the steak meal special ($15) outside on the blackboard and was very happy I went in for my 40th birthday lunch... I love the decor and the..."

Rachelle

"I had the best Salmon Fillet so far. A very rustic restaurant with retro interiors and excellent service. It was a dinner experience and the..."

Sunil Nataraj

"Prefect place for dinner just a few doors up from our accommodation. Cheese stuffed chicken breast for husband and chicken schnitzel for me. Tiramisu..."

Ailsa Mitchell

"Great little steak restaurant tucked away in the heart of the city. Right next to the city countdown or opposite the atrium bungy ball ride. The..."

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"Good place for an excellent steak in the classical sense - historic decor, tables and menus. The food is pretty decent and the service is excellent...."

Jay

"I tried the minute steak from the express selection section of the menu and it was great! Generous piece of steak with salad and fries for $29! It..."

Wapatino

"Tony's is always packed with food worshipers, their decor is a nice homey American style diner, filled with bright lighting. Their steak..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Amazing food. Been here on a birthday dinner of a friend. We were showed to our seats right away. Ambience wise, very nice. Food was..."

Iris Joy Ebasco Edic

"This place has good service and friendly staff. The steak was good and I loved the grilled verges they served with it. We also tried the lamb brains..."

Bella Qian

"Quite Sunday Evening Family Dinner.Ambience, Service, Food and Price everything's excellent. Would recommend and will visit again for lunch..."

Akshit Chopra

"Dined here with my partner last night, love the vibe and decor of this place. It's all very vintage & something different. The staff are friendly, we..."

Sarah S

"Thanks for another delicious dinner Lord Nelsons! We got the garlic bread and crumbed scallops to share for starters, scallops have always been a..."

Sarah Jane

"If you enjoy a good steak then this is the place to be. With dim lighting and dark red undertones spread throughout, there is a pronounced warmth..."

Mr.G (OFFICIAL)

"I can't believe it has taken me this long to write a review. I have been coming to Lord Nelson for so long I can't even remember how long it has been..."

Lisa V

"I went with my family yesterday at dinner time. The whole place is decorated to imitate a carriage. The whole place was dark lit up by lamps which..."

Helena

"Go here for lunch probably once a week and am never let down. Great steak cooked right, great value, great service. Staff are friendly and helpful...."

Ben Smith

"The best steak i have ever eaten. Very tender and tasty.Highly recommend the mushroom sauce with the steak.The seafood chowder is very..."

Fussy Eater

"I love this place! The food isn't fancy, creative or complex, its just simple, quality ingredients cooked well. The interior is old school..."

Charlene Weaver

"G.............R...............E................A.................T....................FoodServiceLocation, central..."

Loriana Devoe

" We decide to give it a try on Valentines Day as they stated they have the best beef steak in the whole Auckland. I got myself a XX Bag (forgotten..."

Zoe Huang

"One of my favourite restaurants! Probably because this is the only place I know that stuffs steaks with fresh oysters! And that is exactly what I..."

Where.iate

"This is by far the best place I have ever been to in my life!Do you wish you could ever go back in time? Do you miss the tasteful decor of..."

TONELSON

"Where do I start.....I walked in and instantly felt like I was taken back to the 1800's the décor really did weird me out. We we greeted..."

Lord Gaz

"Enjoyed the food it was simple but well cooked and very reminiscent of traditional steak house meals. I think the prices are fair and the alcohol..."

Leesa M Robinson

"I have been going to Tony's Lord Nelson's restaurant often when I'm in Auckland. The fare is the sort of thing you would order back in the '80s --..."

TheFoodGonzo

"A long standing excellent dining experience always good value and top notch food. The food is still as good as ever anx thd experience is worth it...."

Neil Jones

"The waitresses were friendly and experienced. The atmosphere was a welcome suprise. The cast iron decoration and old wooden furniture made for a..."

O0zeroh0o

"Had dinner many times here. Food and service are amazing. Probably best in town so far. I like their cashier till. :)Service: 4/5Wait..."

Pauline

"Had a great time at Lord Nelson's! The ribs were great and the portions were very..."

Schalk De Wet

"Exceptional service, steaks that are the best I've ever had - never disappoints!! HIGHLY recommend!!! Great selection of steaks and other dishes...."

Jess A

"Just went again on Saturday night and yet again was not disappointed - it is by far the best steak meal I have ever had - and I have had a few, love..."

Mandy O'Sullivan

"I come here quite regularly and they never fail to get it right. The steak is always cooked perfectly and everything tastes wonderful. Service is..."

T Pritchard

"Came here for dinner with my workmates. First time here so I didn't know what to expect, and I assumed that it was a small restaurant from just..."

Donny Chai

"I would travel any distance for the amazing steak they serve here!Perfectly cooked every time and the pepper and brandy sauce is to die for...."

Gerry M

"Probably the only place I could give 5 stars to. I have been dining there for years and have NEVER been disappointed. You always know you are going..."

Mrs Osborne

"Been there a couple times before. It is a brilliant restaurant Nice sirloin steak. I love the deep fried or tempura..."

Matt Bao

"Never displeased with the chowder and plates are big and hearty. Paying over $30 I expect a big steak and was not let down either. TOTALLY ENJOY THIS..."

Mark Lee

"have been here once and loved it. was great service and nice environment. am going there this Saturday to celebrate mine and my boyfriend's 3 years...."

Jasmine Nilson

"My wife and I consider this to be our favourite restaurant. We don't eat there as often as we would like, but when we do, we are never disappointed...."

Keith

"most memorable steak meal ever,had great service and wasnt bold over by the prices for..."

Dugald H

"Have been dining at Lord and Nelsons for years, great food & decently priced. Always been meaning to try something new however always end up..."

Caroline Delamare

"Tony Lord Nelson Restaurant in Auckland offers a delightful dining experience that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. The standout dish for me was..."

Alex

"We had a 6.45pm reservation on a Fri evening and while settling in, realised the place was filling up! Nonetheless, we were well attended to. The..."

Peter Lye

"Absolutely love coming here. Food is always great and so is the service. Nice casual place with a great..."

Joel Curley

"Fantastic food with very comfortable environment.. Lord Nelson Rib is of very high value and chowder soup is full of fresh scallops/mussels...."

Jacky Chen

"The food was delicious. Friendly staff. The beef was perfect. Seafood chowder was great. Highly recommended. Make sure to make reservation..."

Joween Yeo

"The place was much bigger than I thought, quite suitable for large group / family dinner. Many choices included in the menu, you can always find..."

Kero Chan

"I was very hesitant about going just because I'm use to Tony's steak house but....I absolutely loved it! I love my steak medium rare they did great,..."

ezmeralda arvallo

"Had dinner on a lazy Wednesday night here. Rack of lamb cooked wonderfully. Green lip mussels were well presented and tasty though one or two of them..."

Stephen Lu

"Ambience is really nice and rustic. Had the peppercorn filet steak, medium rare, as well as the garlic bread and chocolate mud cake and blue..."

Jaime

"One of the best seafood chowders I've ever tasted! Not only were ALL our meals exceptional in taste, the size was more than expected too. Fantastic..."

Nolan F

"First time here from out of town. With a small group and we really enjoyed the food. So many different steak meal options it was hard to decide. Yes..."

David Sells

"Amazing service and steaks! We were impressed with every single order, and the booth seating is intimate. Ambiance - wonderfully old..."

Jenn in her castle

"I was very hesitant about going in because the outside vibes was not it was a little dusty and stuffs. But the moment they opened their shop I..."

Juliya Sabu Thomas

"Great experience at Tony's! My husband had the Lord Nelson steak medium and he got medium-rare which was what he was aiming for. I had the soup..."

Jan Macdonald

"The dining area of this restaurant is simply amazing. I really like the olden style windows out front mimic the amazing olden interior. There is an..."

Benedict Uy

"Great place to hide from the hustle is bustle of Queen Street. Food was..."

Liisa Wharepapa

"Lunch in Tony’s Lord Nelson restaurant was so great!! I’m so sad there’s only 5 starts for maximum in google review. I ordered daily special..."

전정연

"You need more stars if you want to rate this place. We stayed at the sky city but dined here. I thought the food was better. Nice, more cosy..."

Damian Aimers

Montrose Cafe Bistro Bar

84/100 (3432 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time having high tea, it was a good experience, the person who served us was good but someOf the treats that was served I felt was not to..."

_foodfanatic

"Really enjoyed Montrose. Lovely breakfast and wonderful service. Thank..."

John Meaker

"Awesome food at a very fair price great service and friendly staff and owner never had a better experience at any other eatery go there food lovers u..."

Steve Blank

"Wonderful and delicious food .We ordered a prawn cutlet and a scallop wrapped with bacon salad .Were so tasty too .Michelle the duty..."

Meng Tan

"I have been here many times and every time I go it never fails to impress me! The food is amazing and the service is great. Love the new summer menu..."

Jess Yock

"Very tasty. You can tell the chefs put their heart into making the food. Highly recommend the pork belly served here. The taste is impeccably well..."

DL Chong

"A hidden gem tucked away in Mairangi Bay with a different twist is how I would describe the Montrose Cafe Bistro & Bar. With plenty of choices on the..."

Mark Cranney

"The house-smoked salmon was aromatic and not too overpowering so it complimented the salmon really well. I tried the salmon hash and it was a very..."

Coogie

"My family went there on Sunday night, It is great to see the owner come out and talk to people, he is obviously a true professional and the longevity..."

Julian Snelgrove

"A wonderful dining experience. Food is always good and the desserts are to die for ❤️ staff are friendly and welcoming..."

LP 123

"Authenticity is at the heart of..."

Sonya SULAIMAN

"Lovely place , relaxing , great food and delicious vegan options..."

Zaid SULAIMAN

"Great service, very friendly staff. The food was very enjoyable. Lots of maple syrup on the French toast. Fresh tasting smoothies. Will be back again..."

Lukas Albiston-Murray

"Lovely cafe close to water. Exceptional service, friendly and very attentive. Food portion was generous and deliciously cooked. Had the Montrose..."

Erin Tan

"Great Food. Unique...."

@C

"Food and service was fantastic. Can’t recommend enough. Great place to eat out for dinner. Occasionally I will pop in for coffee and it’s always..."

Adam Whybro

"Discovered this lovely place after a nice walk on beautiful mairangi bay. We were greeted with friendly staff and took a seat by the fireplace. Our..."

Giorgia Hughes

"I was completely blind sided by the quality of the food!!! Passing by and thought let's go for quick bite, we walked in expecting the standard burger..."

Stefan Van Staden

"Three of us had lunch their today. Choose 3 of the street food dishes, breads, salmon hash and beef skewers. Great range of flavours and textures and..."

Rick Dowling

"This a real jewel in the Mairangi Bay crown a must visit with the combination of very tasty street food and traditional resturant food a great..."

Caztrader

"Great service and a beautiful high tea meant a very enjoyable afternoon for us. Thanks Montrose. We'll definitely be back to discover what other..."

SJ

"Excellent service and great food. The coffee was exceptional and the thick hand cut chips were a great side to the correctly cooked medium rare..."

Abhi R

"Great food and friendly service. Can definitely recommend the pork belly. The deep fried crumbed cauliflower was a really nice addition to our meal..."

Zheran Li

"I’ve dined at Montrose at least 6 times, from brunch with family to business lunches and staff dinners. I took a client out for lunch yesterday…..."

Paul.hebbink

"The services was good. The waitress was friendly, knowledgeable and proactive on taking away the emptied dishes. The food were great. I got the..."

Chang-Yu David Huang

"Great spot on the side of the wharf with views of the harbor bridge. Food was well thought out and service was exceptional: Friendly staff give a..."

Yang Jie

"Very friendly services. We were impressed that the restaurant have gone the extra mile to prepare a very nice ginger latte for us. The ginger syrup..."

Posttoted

"This is a cosy cafe. My friend and me enjoyed a quite chat with Delicious pork belly, Rocket salad, nice owner and definitely will go back. In..."

Alice Nie

"we ordered the eggs benny with mushrooms, omelette and a chicken burger.. everything was amazing!! I would have loved the option to have more..."

Zee

"We came here with another couple. We really enjoyed the dinner. The staff are friendly, the foods are well prepared and delicious. The services are..."

Aili Sun

"Great cafe to chill out on weekends, relaxing ambience and friendly staff. It’s a great place to go for a coffee catch up on a lazy weekend..."

Tony He Tongzhou

"Such an astonishing place for a cheeky lunch out with a couple of mates, amazing service and lovely food for its price all fresh. Outstanding all..."

Kseniya

"Friendly staffs, we had a pasta each and an Entree. The Salmon mousse is so good with the bread. Pasta was amazingly tasty and decent size...."

Queenie LaCroix

"It looks like a common café without suprise but actually not at all. Great food, impressive presentation, very friendly service. Like my friend says..."

CocoOnFire

"A lovely cafe for brunch. The potion is generous and flavour is nice. I recommend eggs bennys since they use croissant as base which is light and..."

Anita Lee

"Nice food both presentation and quality. Good service and nice place for gathering. I've been there for brunch of my family with four members. Very..."

Kitty So

"Ate here a few weeks ago. Food was good, and a reasonable size serving - we ordered the duck legs and pork belly dishes and an entree. The entree of..."

Brad

"Great food, exceptional service. Went for high tea, good selection of food that are filling and delicious, The only criticism is that the cafe..."

Grace

"Friendly and fast service, amazing food and good atmosphere... the perfect combo to a great meal out. We ordered the chicken burger, and chicken..."

Aadila

"We loved the pork belly and seafood pasta. Great use of fresh ingredients for both dishes. Decor could be better, but we appreciated the small corner..."

JT

"Relaxing atmosphere friendly waiter and nice food. Great location in Mairangi Bay with easy car parking. Definitely worth a visit. Good selection of..."

Chris L

"Went with the parents while over visiting. Dad had the chicken burger - so huge he had to slice in half. Mum and I had the chicken- the sauce made..."

Rosemary Martin

"My friends and I went to the Montrose cafe on a Thursday night, I was really tired. However, the waiter (manager) was so friendly, fun, and helping...."

Foodie Dudie

"My favourite cafe on the shore, friendly service with a nice vibe. The new menu is fabulous, lots of scrumptious vegan and vegetarian options now...."

Margot Keegan

"Been here a few times and every time amazing food and service, definitely worth visiting if you’re after a relaxed atmosphere, will be visiting..."

Heather Dobson

"Amazing food as always, havent been in a few years and everytime i come back im wowed by the wonderful food and awesome service! Keep up the great..."

Kruse Hughes

"Awesome, polite and friendly staff, fantastic and delicious food! Partner ordered the duck and I definitely had food envy! Would definitely recommend..."

Georgina Harris

"Great customer service and nice food. I was recommend the pork belly and it was absolutely divine. I would definitely love to come again...."

Sol

"First time visiting here. The smoothies were absolutely exceptional. All staff were polite and happy for us to be there. Top quality service would..."

Daniel Bell

"The staff were friendly and provided great service.The food was amazing - had the salmon dish which was cooked perfectly, however their..."

Jerry

"Excellent service - the staff were very welcoming as soon as we entered the restaurant. And the food was delicious! The scotch fillet was cooked..."

Sarah

"Had the chicken burger and fries, was delicious and good value for money. Service was lovely and presentation was nice too, would recommend...."

Joel Wong-Toi Knight

"We visited on Friday afternoon for high tea with some elderly companions (for her 85th Birthday). The Staff we so accommodating, we had a lovely airy..."

Dominique Elliott

"As always, great service and great food. Ordered up a couple of gourmet burgers, Caesar salad and the lamb salad. The youngest has a standing order..."

Pauline

"Wow, today was my first time here and everything was absolutely amazing. From the time you walk in to the time you leave. Great server and tasty food..."

Hardeep Macfarlane

"Excellent food and service. Mum in law is visiting from South Africa and was very impressed. High chair and toys for our toddler. Enjoyable lunch all..."

Singo

"We had the Chicken Ballottines and Beef Skewers. Both nicely done...esp the Ballottines! Not the usual fatty pub meals and the servings were..."

Ceecee Mars

"We enjoyed a superb high tea this afternoon served with a wide choice of food all gluten free The bacon and egg soufflés,and spinach and feta quiche..."

Rae Anita Cox

"Great food! Fantastic service and super friendly staff that always go above and beyond to make it a lovely experience. 👌 the calamari salad is a..."

Janic Swart

"I often pop in to Montrose for a wine (or two) and a specially designed bowl of fries (just for me) before a regular appointment that I go to in..."

Anabelle

"Just been to Montrose to celebrate my brother’s birthday. Food, service and atmosphere outstanding. Staff were very friendly and they went out of..."

The.hunter

"First time visiting this lovely cafe this morning and highly recommended. Had mince on toast which tends to be a hit or miss at cafes but this was..."

Mele Foliaki

"Went to Montrose for dinner. Thoroughly enough the food and excellent customer service. Would highly recommend it. Had the morccon lamb belly which..."

Nic Schofield

"Awesome place. Caters awesomely to Coeliacs. Will be here as often as I'm in Mairangi bay! Friendly staff and a nice bright comforting..."

Darcy Cullen

"It is definitely one of the best restaurants that I’ve been here in Auckland. Server was really friendly and explained every dish and recommended..."

Akhil N Naik

"This is one of the best places on the shore! I often drive all the way from Coatesville to eat at Montrose! They have the most delicious food on..."

Madeline Brown

"Came here for breakfast with the family, love the food and the service. We got the mushroom soup, omelette and the benny with bacon, the quality of..."

Beth

"Had the lamb belly slow roasted on a bed of potato mash with pea salsa. It was yummmmmms! The staff are very friendly and efficient. Nice quiet..."

Hannah Chiam

"Attended a group dinner at Montrose, and had an absolute blast. Staff very friendly, and service was exceptional.Street food was amazing - we got..."

Natasha Cooper

"Absolutely amazing restaurant, great food, great service, nothing is ever a bother to the staff. Relaxing, warm & vibrant place to enjoy a meal,..."

FoodiePro

"Had brunch here on Sunday 08.07.18 - fantastic meals - yummy food, great service, friendly staff and amazing smoothies, even offered a..."

S Antunovic

"Great to enjoy interesting food, different from the usual cafe food, beautifully cooked and presented, and prompt friendly helpful service. Also,..."

Murray Donovan

"This place was a pleasant surprise and far exceeded my expectations. We went for high tea, and the selection was great not only savories and sweets..."

Sjr Sjr

"Excellent food and excellent friendly service! I had the lamb salad which was packed with flavour and the lamb was perfectly cooked! My partner had a..."

Emma Kinniburgh

"Never before have I known joy on a comparable scale to the please brought by the cocktail of the week here. The service is nothing short of..."

Daniel Bercich

"I came here for a Flat White coffee; The service was fast, the staff were friendly and the coffee was beautifully made. The restaurant has a warm..."

Kester Bennett

"Popped in before a massage upstairs. Because of the time I really didnt think a coffee would be on offer. Was that weird time between coffees and..."

Mary Underwood

"This has been our local for many years and the food just keeps getting better. The service is always great too. We have two family members that have..."

Fiona M

"The chef at Montrose just knows the fillings to put into an omelette, always a great experience with good food. The venue is personal with touch of..."

Jerome Jacobs

"Went with a party of 20 and a few of us ordered steak. Unfortunately there was a lot gristle in the meat, more than one would wish. However the..."

Jillian Miller

"Friendly laid back with a great selection of craft beers. The Jimbalaya pasta is my favourite. Like to sit outside under the heater and watch the..."

John Showell

"Came to a birthday High Tea and it was absolutely delicious - great service and friendly staff. Had a wow of a time. High recommend. ..."

Elaine Utting

"My salmon dinner was absolutely delicious .It left a lingering smokey taste in my mouth ,which I really enjoyed. My husbands scotch fillet was..."

Pauline Norris

"We went here for high tea. We love having high tea and have tried a lot of high teas around the city. Montrose had the best service, fantastic food..."

Jordan Curtis

"First time eating here and what a little gem of a place! We ate from the street foods menu and it was delicious, especially the Turkish cigars - yum!..."

Jenny Williams

"Have dined here many times over the year and I absolutely love it EVERY SINGLE TIME. I remember when the street food was introduced it was so..."

Rose

"Fabulous service! Im a fairly fussy eater, chef was more than happy to make serve something to my request. Excellent vibe the place. The lamb I had..."

James Harvey Gibbons

"My family went here on a Sunday to discover a new "street food menu" and now it is very hard to choose from the great selection of dishes. We decided..."

Julian Snelgrove

"Came with a grabone voucher and was able to upgrade to an item from the street food menu for an extra $2. The salmon trio sounded really good and..."

Lucyeatsakld

"The staff are friendly and the food was delicious! We particularly enjoyed the Apple and Blackberry Crumble. The place is just off from the main..."

Christopher Chong

"We had the best family dinner out in long while. Delicious food at an affordable price for a young family, lots to choose from too, we got several..."

Andrea Martin

"Montrose is a great and atmospheric restaurant with amazing cuisine. Furthermore than just the flavors, Montrose empowers those with allergies by..."

Christoan Wheeler

"Amazing food. Great staff. Many gluten free options and chef is happy to adjust non-gluten free meals where possible to ensure everyone can enjoy..."

Courtney Coe

"Smoked salmon bagel to die for.... YummyGreat coffees and breakfasts, love feeling so welcome every time we visit. Thank you Bruce, great..."

Gwen Woolgar

"On a blustery winters day we ventured out to breakfast at Montrose.Service was excellent...Food spectacular.. Great well priced..."

Fleur Griffiths

"Their trio of salmon is worth a rave review - best I have had in a long while. Lovely colours and textures as well as flavours - and fairly priced..."

Diana Moorhead

"We had breakfast at Montrose Saturday morning, having been at the establishment many times before for other meals. One of us enjoyed the Big..."

Pat Burney

"Recently visited Montrose to try their new street food menu. We were very impressed with the dishes we received (Tuscan Pork and Beef Skewers). The..."

Chelsea

"Great food and awesome service. Like the new street food menu. Meat balls and the lamb definitely my favourite. Cheers for the meal, will be back..."

Alex Lowen

"The breakfast/ lunch and dinner menus at the Montrose in Mairangi Bay include fairly standard fare, but they have a very appealing "Street..."

Lochbuie

"Food is great,service is excellent,the place is so cozy. Definitely will come back. We had a dinner with 5 kids and all the staff are super friendly..."

Whitney

"Very enjoyable, after ANZAC Browns Bay dawn service, breakfast for 6 at Montrose. No Public Holiday surcharge = great. Efficient cheerful..."

Karen O'Connor

"Enjoyed dinner here with a group of friends recently and really liked the food. The lamb was exceptional! Would definitely recommend to..."

Lauraquilter92

"Great coffee and good friendly service. Good for vegans in terms of drinks. Helpful staff. Free fast wifi. Will definitely be making it a regular..."

Lydia Paynter

"Went here on recommendation from some close "foodie" friends and the experience definately did not disappoint! Loved the street food menu especially..."

Nathan Niha

"Just up from the beach, with great food and the staff can't do enough for you. If you want a variation to the menu or a special or gluten free..."

Roger Carter

"My wife and I had a really lovely meal here on Wednesday night. The service was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The chef..."

Tony B

"Sunday morning breakfast, food was good and everyone enjoyed it but for the first hour I would say the service was terrible, the service only started..."

Eric

"Went here for breakfast this morning with 2 others. Thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast. Was very impressed that they offered half portions AND when we..."

PAULINE M FISHER

"I love going to Montrose. I have always enjoyed the atmosphere. Its a great place for that lunch time meeting. The staff are very accommodating..."

Bernie Bekker

"Wonderful breakfast Good and fantastic coffee, ove the Montrose breakfast plate, Service was remarkable--friendly. great place, good food, good..."

Robert Peel

"Wonderful breakfast & lunch! Very accommodating of GF needs for our daughter. Fantastic coffee and pastries (inc GF). Love the Montrose breakfast..."

Anne Kress

"Montrose was the perfect venue for our group function, there were fifteen of us in total which is never easy but the young yet experienced staff..."

Tanya Stain

"I went to Montrose this afternoon for my birthday dinner with my husband and I can say that I had an amazing time, we had the John Dory and bangers..."

Helen Harre

"We had celebrated my sons birthday at Montrose and as usual the food was exceptional. It's a very quaint and cosy atmosphere, with great food, great..."

Carl Ellish

"Just had an amazing dinner here! I won 2nd prize in a competition and hadn't been before. Was so impressed! Beautiful food, lovely ambience and..."

Sarah Showler

"Went there for dinner. Service was fantastic. The staff were friendly and paid great attention to detail. The food was yum. Everyone at our table..."

Michael Woolsey

"Had another wonderful meal at Montrose- a gorgeous staple of Mairangi Bay. Great atmosphere and staff- thanks so much to Bruce and team. Another..."

Joanne Martin

"Nice lunch after walk on the mirangi bay beach. there was a blackboard outside stating iced coffee is served inside so I tried their sweetened iced..."

Flora

"Nice atmosphere // relaxed // good food // beautiful presentation // friendly serviceCame here for lunch today and not disappointed. I..."

Gabriela Glory

"I am disappointed! I am disappointed I had not been here sooner! Goodbye McDonald's breakfast bagels for your breakfast bagels are no match for these..."

Mr.G (OFFICIAL)

Esther Ayres

"Lovely place, Good attention and very friendly people. I needed to work, go out there, I decided to stay and I loved it. I recommend. The food looked..."

Mariajosemvw

"Montrose is our "go to" place for a weekend brunch. Our regular order is scrambled eggs on toast with bacon and tomato - they are the best..."

Jan Mottram

"We had an enjoyable evening meal at Montrose (vegetables were included). A very cosy and and relaxed environment. Loved the gas fire that you..."

Chris Howell

"Great service. Good serving sizes. Nice food. The olds love the seafood chowder. I would recommend popping in for a coffee or a wine if..."

Jonathan Chen

"Fantastic spot! open fire, glass of Chocolicious Pinot Noir and a big slice of chocolate cake :-) have just spotted they do Sunday lunch we will be..."

Ruth Holden

"Fantastic food, coffee and service highly recommend very rare to find a place that goes the extra mile for customers, and great to see the love and..."

Im Batman

"This i reckon is one of the cutest little cafes around. Loved the environment and setting of this place. The food's presentation was remarkable. The..."

Adline Shandil

"My fiance and I hosted our engagement party at Montrose in January and only had great feedback from our guest about the restaurant and atmosphere! As..."

Megan Diamond

"We love Montrose. This is our go to place for family meals out. Something delicious for everyone. And the knowledge and care that Bruce has that..."

Geoff Tracy Wilson Dyson

"We had brunch here last week, and had a nice eggs florentine on a tasty croissant. Friendly efficient staff allowed for a relaxing meal, and it's not..."

Cristian Rosescu

"Montrose is a pleasant surprise, European sophistication in the heart of the Bays. The young staff are eager to serve with a smile, something lacking..."

Iceman

"For me, Montrose never fails. I am surprised to see some bad reviews on here, truly, as I have always found the customer service to be above anywhere..."

Hayley Greer

"I have been a regular diner at Montrose for a long time now, and i think it is fair to say that given my numerous visits, i have a well seasoned..."

Dan Sander

"I am a regular here at Montrose, I come in during lunch and dinners services. I am always greeted with a smile. The food is great but if it's not to..."

Jeremy Newson-Brown

"Montrose has a snug little bar with fire that is great for after work drinks. And I like the gluten free biscotti that comes with your coffee, nice..."

Sandra

"We recently dined at Montrose Café with a group of 10+ people.The service was absolutely amazing and we were well taken care of by all the..."

Bronwyn Patterson

"I usually dine at another local restaurant, but as usual was busy, so opted for Montrose for breakfast. Jacob was our waiter, he was very pleasant..."

Vicki Niethe

"Dined on Wed April 02 2014 . Two staff (both young) including duty manager. Enjoyed the exchange of humour with Manager. Food served was excellent..."

Des Trigg

"Took the family last to Montrose last Thursday and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Great Atmosphere, nice music the staff were friendly and very..."

Kerry

"Went for the first time on Saturday night. My husband and I were really impressed. Great food, amazing service, good value for money what's not to..."

Helen Gyde

"I have been here a few times in the last 3 months. I will review the most recent on Sat 6 July. We were a party of 12 and apart from a bit of a..."

Lisa Molloy

"Visited this establishment yesterday for the first time, for lunch. First impressions very nice atmosphere and quite intimate - not too big and not..."

Unem Weiver

"I have dined here many times, and again on the weekend. It is consistently good, with attentive service, and simple food made well. I have always..."

Yum O

"I have been a regular customer of Montrose for the past three years and have enjoyed everything from brunch through to just drinks. I have always had..."

Gabrielle Murphy

"We have been going to Montrose for years now and each and every time, it has been fantastic. The wait staff are great- friendly and attentive, and..."

Kelly

"In all the times that I have been, I'm yet to be disappointed. It is the local restaurant you go to knowing the food is always consistent, and the..."

Ben Chamberlain

"I dined here on Sunday lunch with my family around 1pm. The place was packed but we were lucky enough to get a lovely seat by the window. Despite..."

Joe

"Popped into Montrose for dinner on Friday night... mainly because I had an entertainment voucher to use.I haven't been to Montrose Cafe Bistro..."

Melanie Dixon

"Discovered this local gem a few months ago and have had several exceptional visits since. Dining out as a celiac can be fraught with dangers but at..."

Ross Taylor

"My wife and I went there for our anniversary the staff were so friendly and the food was awesome, steak was perfectly cooked even though we both like..."

Ben

"We had High Tea to celebrate Mums birthday. The food was lovely and the service was great. We would highly recommend for a special outing or just..."

Cheryl Mundell

"Just popped in after work for a fast dinner and received excellent service with quick food preparation and tasty food. Would definitely recommend the..."

Josh Peachey-Hale

"Where to start. The service is always impeccable. The chef’s creations are delightful and sumptuous. The Swedish meatballs: incredible. The..."

Thomas Hendricks

"We tried this bistro for dinner and we were very impressed! The food was beyond scrumptious and the customer service was exceptional! We ordered a..."

Yolisha Grotius

"I've gone here with my friends a couple of times, the staff is a joy to talk with, you can make jokes and have fun. The food takes the normal amount..."

Vlad Volkov

"The food, staff, and atmosphere are excellent. This place has a super Chef. We highly recommend..."

Kiwi Aucklander

"Very good atmosphere. Thanks again for letting us enjoy our time there. We really enjoyed the drinks and food and would definitely recommend it to..."

Melissa Cotterill

"Absolutely love Montrose's vibe and atmosphere. Throughly enjoyed my brunch here. The vegan breakfast was actually so satisfying. Always love the..."

Jesse Nixon

"The atmosphere was so calming and great (went around midday) and the waiter/front of house was so friendly and nice! My partner ended up getting the..."

Tiffany Cooper

"We had a great breakfast. Delicious, fresh and generous portions. Kids and dogs..."

Tali Rose

Romani Cafe

"A very nice place. The pizza is delicious and they have chilean food as completos and empandas . A real recommend..."

Carlos Camilo Torres Alvarado

"We love this place....the food is always on point and the service is absolutely amazing. Friendly authentic dining recommend to..."

April Smith

"I liked it very much. the girls are very kind .. I highly recommend it ... Sergio Italia..."

Sergio Stabellini

"Amazing place with the best Italian food in the city..."

James Auger

"Best pizza downtown !! Amazing friendly staff love it..."

Alessandro Braz Moreira

"Gracias por hacer de este lugar un hogar! Creo que este año que estuve con mi Working Holidays probé casi todos los platos y postres... muchas..."

Macarena Páez Aranda

"Nice place to stop by and grab a cup of coffee.. desserts are superb.. service is awesome.. First time but will definitely revisit...."

Harlene Harl Dominguez

"Un lugar digno de una italiana, acogedor y muy agradable. Su dueña es muy..."

Luisa Billini

"Great food great service :)one of the best pizzas in city..."

Shareen Mudaliar

"Simply amazing! Both the food and service are great. Maria and Yuli always make sure you feel at home at Romani..."

Markitos Santos

"So..."

Foodie

"The place has great Pizza, but a little congested seating. We tried a Salmon Pizza and it was fantastic. The crust was thin and it was very well..."

Flames And Skewers

"Pizza was delicious and the owners were so kind 🍕🥰Will definitely be visiting this place again..."

Tapasya.aashish

"Good home-style and hearty pizza and pasta. Lots of love has gone into the food. Ambience and service both were lovely and cosy, very homely...."

Ninahooo

"A real cozy place to eat at, especially in the evening, on a very peaceful Fort Street. Personally I had only tried the pasta there, but can..."

Andy

"Best Italian food in Auckland and my favorite restaurant. What can I say about this amazing place? You go there once and then you feel part of the..."

Luz !

"Those trademark Italian pizza are just simply ok point no extras like cheesy crust and all that Just your simple and best authentic..."

Krutarth Soparkar

"Best vegetarian pizza I ever had in Auckland. Amazing pasta. The lady at the counter is very friendly and polite. Highly recommended. Fallen in love..."

Nitika Sharma

"One of the best pizzas in Auckland. Bit pricy though but I just love the taste. The owner is a very sweet lady and likes to serve fresh handmade..."

Surbhi

"Romani Cafe is my all time favourite restaurant! I'm a huge lover of the Italian cousine! I've lived in New Zealand for 4 years now, and haven't..."

Yani Yasmim Gondo

"nice quiet little place, my son really enjoyed his cheese pizza. But the Fanta was very overpriced at $6.50 for 330ml ! Oherwise I would have given a..."

Sanjesh Lal

"Romani Café is a cozy restaurant with a friendly staff and fantastic food. I totally recommended the pesto pasta and Pollo pizza. For dessert, the..."

Ivanna Molina

"This is my favorite Italian restaurant in Auckland. Their staff make you feel welcome and like part of the family. I recommend any pizza or pasta on..."

Allan Ovalles

"The best italian food in the city! I fully recommend any of the pastas in the menu, their creamy sauce is really tasty! Their service is great and..."

Maria Venero

"I really enjoyed Romani Cafe. The ambient is very cozy with really good service, their pizza it's not the regular fast-food pizza, but instead very..."

Alex Torres

"This is great little place for a good vibe and environment. Come along with a book and you will definitely enjoy the food with a glass of wine. The..."

Ankur Mishra

"I was here some days ago and i want to tell you my experience.The restaurant is small but is really cozy! And its owners give us a friendly..."

Macarena Páez Aranda

"I love this place. My favourite are pasta sorrentina and..."

Vick

"‘Romani Cafe’ is a small cafe in the city, but for me it’s home. It has small cramped seating decorated with italian table cloths, carefully..."

Jessica Fajardo

"I feel that some of the zomato reviews have hyped this place up too much. I wasn't blown away by the food, but I would be open to returning and..."

Raymond Tiong

"Romani Cafe is like home. You feel like your Nona is making this amazing and delicious food. You can order any kind of pizza they are DELICIOUS 😋..."

Martha Billini Lanz

"A homely abode amongst the ruckus, Romani stands oddly on the newly fashionable Fort Street. Sporting bright Crayola colours, there is a strong..."

Medium_Rare

"I love this place, the food is well served and really tasty. The lasagna is my favorite, and you have to try the tiramisu. You can't find a better..."

Monserrat Huizar

"Tucked away in Fort Street is this little Italian gem.From the moment you walked in, you will be attracted by the romantic and intimate..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"I was looking around in town for a place to have lunch and for a hunch I decide to grab a bite here.I decide to order the Lasagne and my hunch was..."

Hugo Herrera

"I decided to try this place as I was looking for either some pizza or pasta and couldn’t remember where in Auckland in the central area I’d..."

Pierre

"Small cafe tucked in a small area in Front Street. I was walking around trying to get out of the rain and cold and ran into this place. The service..."

Anya's Eats

"This is by far my favorite little restaurant in Auckland. It is a quiet little place where the staff make you feel welcome and like part of the..."

GothicMetalFairy

"Been there with friends, cozy little restaurant with friendly waitresses and amazing food. Love the little cheesecakes they have just..."

Anas D Alo

"I been there only once and like a year ago. That late evening it was such a heavy rain outside and we were desperately running through the street..."

Dasha Kashirskaya

"Romani Cafe is a tiny venue located at Fort street just a few meters away from two other pizzerias so the competition is tense. It's a real Italian..."

Peperoncino

"Lovely cafe for nice italian food. Really liked the food espicially pasta. Tastes fresh and beautiful flavours combined together. Its a pleasent..."

Riddhi Shah

"Romani Café is one of Auckland’s best little hidden gems. Their food is all fully homemade and Italian. They’re healthy too! Because they use a..."

Louise Guevarra

"Best mocha i had in all of auckland. Pity she isn't open for my early starts but would highly recommend. fantastic friendly service too - she was..."

James Woods

"If you are ever in central Auckland and feeling hungry, this IS the place to visit. Don't know where to begin, amazing flavoursome food! Friendly..."

Logan Bicker

"I felt an awesome family vibe from this cozy lil place. The service was awesome, the food was super yummy!!! have put this as one my regular places..."

Rangimaria Thomas Barrett

"This restaurant is a cozy place in which we can stay for some time and have wonderful mealssnacks. I do recommend this restaurant for everyone who is..."

Daniel

"Totally addicted to the pasta here! Friendly staff and amazing food!Cute lil cafe environment and a great place for a delicious lunch or..."

Catherine F

"The food, attention and place are amazing.... best pizzas ever!!! I have been there several times and I can say that the taste of all their food is..."

Miguel

"Awesome place ! I had the best lasagna and I also have tried their incredible fully home made pizza and some of their deserts... super friendly..."

Mariano

"This place is great! Just had lunch there, and the Alfredo pasta was absolutely delicious as well as the garlic pizza bread. The service was super..."

Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones

"Cosy and Delightful Italian Cafe serving up simple Italian fare, great hearty staff. Prices are reasonable with a good portion of servings, only..."

SChan

"Lovely little cafe, the food was delicious! Very rich flavors and fresh ingredients. Definitely will be coming back here..."

Daemon Zito

"Lovely hidden spot in the city ❤️❤️😘 yummy..."

monica r

"Popped in for dinner, as its close to our hostel and has good ratings. The food (Chicken and Tomato Pasta) was delicious: simple and bright, and..."

Gylfie

"We really liked the pizza that we ordered! Lots of toppings and the crust was nice and tasty as..."

Megan M.

"All I can say is that everything is superb. The food makes you feel like your mom or grandmother cooked it. It has that homecooked feeling...."

Lewella

"My expectations were not high... and this really surprised me! We ordered a veggie pizza and it was so tasty! Thank you very much girls, you were the..."

Sara Mata

"All was very good for us, lasagna, salad, brushetta, the 2 women were friendly and..."

Tekuriri MONTARON

"Words cannot express how incredible this place is. The food is delicious, and the owners are beautiful. They treated us like family and just made..."

Alma

"The most authentic pizza place in the area. Definitely..."

C DG

"On a freezing cold day, i needed a quick coffee and somewhere out of the wind. I had a gorgeous latte and was served by the loveliest staff. Will..."

Jaybie Rutherford

"Lovely staff and great food! Wanted to come here for a while after I saw a video about this place on social media and now that I visited Auckland I..."

Ana

"Good home-style and hearty pizza and pasta. Lots of love has gone into the food. Ambience and service both were lovely and cosy, very..."

Nina Hu

"Empecible service!, really nice and flavourful food that's homemade and authentic. Would definitely comeback again, only negative/suggestion would be..."

Dani

"What a hidden gem.. everything was delicious and the owner was so lovely. We can’t wait to come..."

Sam Thompson

"A great place to enjoy italian food in Auckland. Excellent service..."

Esteban Suárez Picado

"Very authentic Italian place with the most adorable owners. Really enjoyed the..."

Alexander Moruo

"The best pasta I’ve ever had in my life. And I’m a massive pasta eater! Lovely, intimate, authentic restaurant. Couldn’t recommend..."

Maria Stapleton

The Occidental Belgian Beer Huis

84/100 (4443 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love coming here for a drink. Great atmosphere and great staff. Love the strawberry beer..."

Effie Mcfall

"Went in to have some mussels for my relatives that came over from overseas.There was 8-9 of us, lucky we went in a little bit later (around 8PM)..."

G1k

"I love this place! It has a nice chill vibe and the food is amazing. The mussels are good - steamed or grilled - with a variety of flavours and..."

Renie

"The Occidental has been around for decades & is a popular location for all occasions. What impressed us on this visit was not only the fantastic..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"This place has been one of the best places for mussels for a long time.Great selection of European beer, good food and good..."

FoodieBeast

"Service is a highlight as well as the seafood platter. We couldn't decide which sources to go with. The waiter who is nice enough just brought two..."

Taurus Cao

"Nice place to hangout and spend time with friends, great crowded and also they served amazing beer.. i love this leffe dark beer.. nice and best..."

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

"Visited a month ago. Always busy and packed so its good to make a booking beforehand.Tried the taste of the land platter and was amazed at..."

Asianfoodie

"This place has authentic Belgian beers to offer (as the name suggests) but what I would recommend if you do go here, would be the mussels. They have..."

Flames And Skewers

"Nice place and great collection of beers. Expensive though. Make sure to get some xtra money to spend coz it is not possible to stop after couple of..."

Venkat

"Came here quite a few time for lunch and drinks. Always been a fan with their food, very delicious and fresh. There will be live music also on..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"They are open on New Year’s Day!! This is my must go place for mussels. The mussel pot and grilled mussels are so fresh, yummy and to die for!..."

Cheryl 🍒

"The cafe is in an old historic building, really good location where easy attracts tourists. The seafood are fresh and nice but the waitress looks a..."

Yi Pan

"Went on a Monday to try it out mussel. Ordered chips, grilled mussels and ribs along with the cherry beers. Food portion were big and the food was..."

Sonia Son

"Always busy, giant glasses of Stella on tap. Have really good live music on the weekends, staff are excellent, ample outdoor seating. Food is decent,..."

Clove

"Good food, good service. Went on a Wednesday and used a Grabone coupon. Although they were out of gluten free bread the waiter offered and supplied a..."

Art Green

"I have been here 3times in a month:) i really like mussels n cherry beer here:) whenever i need to recommend good restaurant to someone, i just say..."

Alice In New Zealand

"The place was actually like an old historic building in Vulcan Lane including the tables/chairs and the bar.Ambiance was good, staff were ok...."

LilMSunshine

"Went here for breakfast. Overall pretty good but nothing amazing. Partner had the "big breakfast" which was good although the tomato and toast split..."

Sjr Sjr

"If you dont get here in time, you might find yourself waiting in line. Yesterday thankfully we managed to get a seat easily. Polite staff, warm cosy..."

Gummobear

"Customer service was immaculate and the food spoke for itself! It’s a nice and warm environment, very cosy indeed. I would highly recommend. My..."

Monica Maua'i

"Great place tucked away in Vulcan lane. The menu is vast and the food is of high standard. The service is also really good. Their drinks list is..."

Jay

"Went here with my ex to have lunch and I got a salmon dish which was amazing. Then when i went back with my friends, they enjoyed the beer very much!..."

Ellynn

"Perfect location, nice atmosphere, friendly staff.Big variety of beers, well done pork ribs :-)It is better to make reservation ahead,..."

Jamelika 22

"Yammy! Friendly staffs and good mood.I had three dishes. Food was good (one of the dish was little bit under cooked but that’s..."

Jane

"cocktail's were nice. Had cheese cracker board was good. Wedges were good. My favourite cocktail was the Blue Hawaii. Good place for mussel lovers...."

LoveFoodWithApassion🥗🍸 (Ngata)

"First ImpressionsThis is not my first time going here and everytime I end up here there is a queue which is usually a great sign for a..."

RouxVlogs

"We had a l;ate lunch/early dinner here on Saturday afternoonA great atmosphereFelt welcomeLots of touristsEveryone seemed to be..."

Glenn Town

"Went there with a friend around 4:30 so it as only starting to get busy.Food arrived in a reasonable amount of time and it was delicious. We got..."

Florence Lai

"Had an incredible hot chocolate here, hands down best hot chocolate I have ever had. I don't remember the price but it felt worth it. Also had some..."

Calli Bates

"The seafood chowder has a great saltiness to it. The mixed platter mussels are a great way to sample all the toppings - I preferred to miso, lime..."

Garcon ...

"Very delicious😍😘 I really like it!! I like house smoked salmon🐟 next time I will come back again and try a new manu😘 I will try a Fish..."

Urassaya Tanongsaksakul

"Solid comfort food. Portions are amongst the biggest you'll find in Auckland and has a wide selection of international craft beer. Had the Belgian..."

Ethan Pakii

"The food is fabulous! We ordered a mix plaster and one kilo steam mussel and could not finish. I love the mix plaster with different flavors. The..."

LI Jiao

"This place is great!Great beer, location, and ambiance! Staff is very friendly and prompt! On one of my visits I went on a Sunday afternoon..."

Wapatino

"I've been craving seafood chowder for months while away in France. The Belgian cafés in Auckland do them best. It's a massive bowl, filling enough..."

Vivi S

"5 tiny girls and one kilo of mussels per each. I had grilled mussels with garlic, butter and herbs! Amazing! The bartenders are so friendly and..."

Sleepybird

"I love this place! :) :):) good food, beer and music.. Sunday afternoon is my favorite day! Music live, jazz is amazing and very..."

Roberta Jimenez

"Better to book a table since it gets a little crowded at night time. They will need to see ID before they bring you to a table but that means once..."

Heidi Chapman

"Great hangout place to have belgian beers. Ordered tasting beer and ribs. Good combination for tasting beer. The ribs sauce was the best so far i've..."

AA

"Excellent food and good portion sizes. The fries are a bit too salty, but when eaten with spear ribs (which comes with a really nice sauce - no..."

Imperius Malekith

"Hired out their Tin Tin room last year for my 22nd birthday for a murder mystery party. I had phoned around to hundreds of different venues and every..."

Holly Shaw-Fowles

"Excellent...fantastic selection of Belgian beers outside Belgium...the ambience is superb, the wait staff are very friendly...and oh yes the food is..."

Globetrotter

"Well I'm really surprised at the last review which was complaining about burnt waffles and small portion size. You must be kidding. The best waffles..."

Trev30

"I bought vouchers on GrabOne, which were good values of money. I and my friend shared a small platter of mixed mussels and Caesar salads, my friend..."

Di

"If you love Mussels then I would highly recommend visiting The Occidental where the mussels are fresh and served in a variety of ways. We tried the..."

Michael Powell

"Oh.. great service first of all.. the food was amazing.. with the price and a nice place to hang out with your crew with some chilled beers and..."

Shehan Irundika

"The steamed mussel with creamy sauce was great but slightly salty so I had to eat all of the chips with. The interior looked so traditional and..."

Lisa Kim

"Lots of years passed by since I came herethe last time and I ordered the same dish....Steamed Mussels (creamy white wine and garlic) served in..."

Sandri

"This place has a good selection of beers and a good environment to enjoy them in. The food is also quite good but the beer is the highlight. The salt..."

Peasant

"Loved our evening ! Had a bunch load of different beers and the place was vibrant lovely and most importantly not absolutely loud I love the..."

Globalfoodlover

"The busiest store on Vulcan Lane, always packed 😊 Not only do they have a very colourful and interesting selection of alcoholic drinks but they..."

Linh 💛

"My friends have been telling me about this place and i decided to try on my 4th visit to aukland.the place was so full when we entered.yet the..."

Fonda Love Nutella

"We went here for lunch and a few drinks the other week. We ordered tapas and shared it between us. We had the arancini, squid and sliders. The..."

Fiona M

"Visited there with a $20 for $40 lunch voucher. Just spent a few but enjoyed stake, creamy steamed mussel and chips there. What a awesome..."

Michelle Hwang

"Food is great, portion is quite big. They are well-known for their mussels. We tried the steamed mussels with creamy white wine and garlic which was..."

Jess S

"Came here in the evening for some casual drinks along with some food. It was really busy and it took us about 15 minutes to get table, usually I..."

Edmond Shen

"Belgian Beer Cafes are becoming increasingly popular in Auckland. And this one is pretty solid. We went here with a voucher a few weeks back. My..."

Danny

"Great beer tasting and plate. Very delicious. 200ml 6 beers to taste. We were not particularly hungry, so this was just perfect. The muscle and other..."

Poppy

"Went here for some lunch and had the mussels in white wine sauce with a Leffe. Really good amount of food for the price. Wasn't expecting so many..."

Sarah M

"Very nice and cozy. Perfect for some drinks and catch up with friends on a cold night or sunny afternoon. Wide variety of beers. Muscles are too die..."

Sam Kuek

"Great vibe with super friendly staff. Perfect for any beer lover. I'm not the biggest fan of beer but the cider and food kept me happy. Bread and dip..."

Rona Dalgleish

"Went there today for lunch with some uni friends, as I got the voucher on grabone . The interior decor is just like the Belgian beer cafe in mission..."

Jak Chang

"This place has it going on for them! great location and really does feel like a little bit of Europe on our doorstep. The food is good ol pub food..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Typical pub like atmosphere. Good cross section of food on the menu. The mussels are what they are known for so we had to try them and they are..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Great ambience, great food. We waited for almost two hours for two tables. But it is totally worth it. Particularly, their white wine mussels...."

Eat.eat.eat.

"Went there twice.Monday is "Mussel Mania", all mussels are cheaper than usual. We had to wait bout an hour to get a table but it was..."

ARIJIT SAHA

"Came here for lunch on a weekday with two other friends ( I think a wednesday) as I had purchased a voucher from grabone :D We had decided on the..."

Kellie Lee

"Great spot that always has good food and service. Be careful though - the place is so popular it can be super hard to get a seat at peak times! Tried..."

Claudia Serra

"Good spot in the city, always busy around dinner time. First time I was there, I ordered large plate to share, 'Taste of the sea' which was..."

Tanz

"Òne of the best restaurant to drink Belgian beer with their famous mussels and their tastiest chips. Coconut cream and lemongrass curry is the best,..."

Ashish Bijwe

"Have been here a few times and really enjoyed the food. Most recently visited with a grabone voucher and found the menu had changed and didn't..."

Keith

"Came here a few weeks back on an in between uni study break with a friend. I ordered the salt n pepper squid which was really yum, friend got wedges..."

Holly Grey

"Am a big fan of Jupiler and Belle-vue-kriek so a big thumbs up to that! I have visited this place numerous times so is hard to pinpoint one..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Went there on Queens Birthday weeknd service was quick & friendly, all the food was delicious, steak cooked to our liking, seafood chowder was good. ..."

Yayleen Pao

"Been here quite a few times but less so than previously. Nothing wrong with the place but the range of beers is limited - suggest they offer more NZ..."

Fylde

"Been coming here for many years now. My friends and I are regulars, and why not? Good food, friendly staff, and they even do live music. The menu is..."

@KeraBearEats

"All meals I've ordered from here have been great but the place could do with a huge spring clean as it smells worse than crusty. It seriously could..."

Sungsam7

"호가든을 마시기위해 물어 물어 찾았던곳 분위기 좋고 젊은 사람보다 다소 30대 후반?이 주 고객 층이었으며..."

Renor Kay

"been here a few times now for breakfast and lunch.. the caeser salad was delicious and the prawns done in butter served in a small hot pot were..."

Grace Sifa

"I've always enjoyed their extensive food menu options and interesting atmosphere. Love the sausages menu and the popular baked mussels. Good for a..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"I've eaten here a number of times over the last few years and have always thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. Most recently in August 2013, I..."

Luke

"This place is great for after work drinks. Quite packed on Friday night but worth the weight for the great Bellevue cherry beer and muscle pots. A..."

Rojas

"I am not a mussel fan... But WOW, that changed when I dined at The Occidental! I had the mixed platter of grilled mussels and each flavour was..."

Tami T

"The best mussels I've ever had. The place seems a bit dodgy and dirty, doesn't look like much other than a regular pub but the mussels are beyond..."

Benjamin Founes

"Love this cute little alleyway pub in the central business district. It has become my regular for lunch and after work drinks on fridays. Love the..."

Sue Smith

"Delicious food. Laid back yet professional service. Food and beer is reasonably priced. Great location and nice decor to..."

Isaac Dewstow

"service 3/5environment 4/5food 4/5cost performance 4/5drink 3/5My order ( 1 kiro mussle white wine &..."

Mira

"Great surroundings.I like the rustic look. Very few drinking place has this yesteryears charms.Nothing unusual on the menu. Good..."

Nicole Tremain

"Great place for Belgium beer, and not having the need to drive to Ponsonby or Mission Bay.Their beers are superb for an after work drink..."

Tony Ma

"Update: Decided to go here again and was pleasantly surprised. The salmon was melt in your mouth good! Good service too! Definitely would go again..."

Anna Nayyar

"This is my #1 choice for Friday drinks. It gets really busy but if you can find a seat it's worth it. I hardly order food because beer + frites is..."

Deena

"Came here during a public holiday, even with the huge holiday tax it was a pretty good experience! My meal wasn't that amazing (salmon with kumara),..."

NYNB

"Great food, great beer, great prices.Have been here a few times now, and it has not disappointed me yet. Great service, the staff are..."

Mac Wilson

"Excellent place to go. Good value for my money. Great Food and fantastic range of Belgian Beers. Staffs were friendly and efficient. Live music on..."

Pivon

"Great Food, Fantastic Beers!!!!!The staff was really friendly though they are super busy....Highly recomended, absolutely my favorite..."

Susan

"1. Great mussels2. Great service3. Great location4. Great pricesSix of us arrived and sat at a small table because it was so..."

Míss Anna-May Graaf

"The food at Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe is always great and their belgian beer is always nice and..."

Cristian Rosescu

"Beautiful food and beverages . Needa work on th air con..."

Frinah Ofaniva

Dog Eats World

"I came here as part of a group of six for breakfast, using GrabOne vouchers. We ordered coffees, which weren't bad, and most of us ordered waffles..."

Neala

"This place is definitely occidental. Once upon a time, me and my mates while walking on queen street; stopped at this beautiful lane called..."

Nz Foodie

"✈️If you’re an airline employee (flight attendant or pilot) for any airline, they give you a 10% discount on your entire bill!!!! Despite the..."

Christopher Villegas

"Full disclosure, an American visiting New Zealand, reservations recommended. The Occidental has a certain charm that is unique. From the old..."

Benjamin Huey

"A must-visit restaurant in Auckland! I love their mussels, it’s tender, fresh and juicy, sifferent flavours to choose. Steak, calamari n fries..."

Gabriella Lu

Mike Javen Ng

"This is THE place. Food is amazing. Drink selection is phenomenal. It does full up quickly so if you are planning to eat here for lunch or dinner it..."

Converge801

"Came here on a Saturday to eat some mussels. They also sell oysters, but mussels were cheaper. Place has a nice vibe and great selections of drinks...."

K T

"Met friends there for dinner. Place was very busy (always a good sign). Ordered the Fish Chowder and was able to get GF option too for the bread...."

Dawn Hendrick

"Cannot go past this place if you want good food, great service, impressive drinks menu, and superb atmosphere. Tourists and locals both enjoy this..."

Nirmal Grewal

"This place is AMAZING!!! I've been here a few times and my bad for not writing a review earlier. The food is so incredibly YUM! This time I got the..."

Gaia Grazi

"Found this place by accident walking back to our hotel. Had a great schnitzel special for a Wednesday night, and the food being served around us..."

Anne Dobson

Vivace

84/100 (1673 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went here a while back for dinner. The food was really good and well balanced and the portion sizes are good as well. One thing I found a bit..."

Foodaficionado

"Check out the bar before or after dinner, such a nice cosy spot! So many tapas type dishes to choose from, all of them great, get a group together so..."

Nicola Richards

"Lovely restaurant with delicious food! I really enjoyed the prawn pasta and the prosciutto pizza. My only “critique” would be that the pricing is..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Amazing food. Very friendly staff. Timely service..."

Mahesh Khupse

"I have passed by this place on fort street on many occasions, never realising that this gem was hidden in plain sight!Hands down the best..."

Anchal Naik

"I never knew a place this big and spacious ever existed on High St as most of the establishments here are tiny, little that I realize there can be a..."

Ang Sarap

"We had our small wedding reception lunch at Vivace and it was amazing! Mandy at Vivace helped us plan our event and was very helpful, generous and..."

Seb De Raadt

"Chose this place to celebrate my birthday and overall it was a good experience. They replaced books with booze on the shelves and I think a..."

Yulia

"Went to dinner with a couple of mates and had a great time! Food and staff were amazing. We ordered a whole bunch of food and ate and ate. Thank you..."

Maria Foy

"Hadn’t been to Vivace since they moved. We had the set menu & all food was well made. Really good value - almost too much food. Service was..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Nice front of house staff. AttentiveStarter lamb koftkas. Fragrant matching cucumber base with tomato puree.Main chicken pizza. Ok...."

Mike G.

"I would like to start from the time that I made a booking. Mandy helped me out to have a table for my birthday and they even called a day before to..."

Robert Jaime Fernandez

"Got a duck risotto and duck fat chips. Both were amazing but risotto was a bit salty, otherwise would have starred. Was scared that the entre size..."

Dumpbum

"Really beautiful interior, all the servers were super friendly and helpful. We made a booking for 10 but had 12 people on the night and they were..."

Emma

"Wow we came here on a quiet Monday night after a very busy day. Our waitress Chantal placed us around the large warm fireplace and made us feel so..."

Karen Faulkner

"Quite a nice place, dark but rather romantic actually with the lighting. Food was good and a dairy free option in an Italian meal is always..."

Dini

"Went here with my sis this Friday... great great service! Our waitress was so lovely and attentive. Had the pollo risotto and the kumara gnocchi with..."

Vic

"Came here on a Wednesday night after a long day at Uni and also got a $50 voucher from a friend. The staff were very friendly and the food service..."

Jason Zhang

"Came here as a group for dinner. The menu has a lot of great stuff to choose from so it was hard to decide, so we will have to come back again. I had..."

Hilary Campbell

"Came here on Saturday before they got busy! It’s a hidden gem on High St and can be easy to miss! But once you reach the top of the stairs you’ll..."

Oksana Zhang

"Party of 5, we came here for an early Friday dinner. We decided on the tapas menu (which I'm not usually keen on at any restaurant because I always..."

Nummynum

"Came here with a grabone voucher. I ordered their specialty kumara gnocchi and a side salad. Both dishes were fantastic. The gnocchi wasn't heavy,..."

Jamez Hill III

"The flavours here are real special. Caramelized onion pizza was great, the base was crispy and the cheese stringy. The pork belly dish was my winner..."

Mocha

"We had our Christmas party here at Vivace and it was fabulous! A fantastic venue that was vast and spacious, there was a bar, outdoor..."

Medium_Rare

"Great work Christmas party here last week. Nice little area to ourselves and great choices on the set menus. Will be back for sure just me and my..."

Lana

"We ate here twice within five days, the first experience better than the second. I like the space a lot, both the balcony seating over happening High..."

Matthew K

"This italian resto in CBD has good food and especially the ambiance. thumbs up 😊🖒🖒Amazing staff who are really nice and accomodating..."

MONICA JOY

"Good set of tapas. Not as creative as some of the more modern and newer restaurants in auckland. Everything is deep fried so not as interesting with..."

Travels4Food

"Just had dessert here ... Loved it!I had the apple crumble cheesecake and my partner had the pear and ginger pudding! Both were lovely ......"

Helen I.

"love the atmosphere, love the good, love the service. both times i've been here i've had the kumara gnocchi and got the small size opposed to the..."

Grace

"It is quite a nice place that is located in the upper levels on High Street. When you go up the stairs you end up in a large open loft with plenty of..."

Benedict Uy

"Walked in here during lunch, lovely atmosphere, great customer service and the food is priced reasonably and tasty.Bacon cream soup (4/5)..."

Julie

"This place is so much bigger than it looks. The service here is great and the good is even better. The fried paella balls are really delicious..."

Dxlche

"The atmosphere at Vivace is really nice, a warm setting with lit fireplace really sets the mood for dinner on a winter night. Food was tasty and..."

Joanna 🌷🍵

"Dined with friends on a week night and this place was heaving. Still we managed to find a table and order tapas which were tasty and came quickly...."

Helen Gyde

"Vivace, I thought is hidden on high street and have passed this many times to actually go next door to the vegetarian restaurant. We were a table of..."

Tupz Malina Hemming

"Walked in off the street on a Thursday night , despite being busy we were seated quickly, and drinks brought out almostImmediately. For our..."

Ariane Nuttall

"Heard good things about this place so I bought a GrabOne and came on a Monday evening. We were the only ones there and so had the pleasure of being..."

Ming

"Have read reviews about this establishment for a while and we were very interested to try it out.Booked the table via their own "booking..."

Patrick Tong

"From memory I got the $60 set menu which started with bread and a spread platter (The pate was amazing), followed by hot tapas which included paprika..."

Bryan Chan

"Hi, we had gone in a group of 8 to celebrate an occasion. What an experience, this is a gem in central Auckland that never ceases to amaze at every..."

Rakesh Sethi

"As a dining destination Vivace has a wide range of options, with spaces designed for large groups along with a very smart main dining room. The..."

Gus

"■ Beautiful decor■ Creative menu■ Tasty food■ On the pricey endThey say first impressions last and they..."

FoodieOodie95

"While the food was fine and wine was ok, the waiter took away the tapas platter while it was still on my plate.Not good at all. Very..."

Saradha Sekhar

"Great service, amazing atmosphere and great food!I am obsessed with the decor of this place during dinner time. The big fire, the retro..."

Winnie Luo

"This is an awesome venue... Lots of different spaces to enjoy - ideal for a function, a group or a couple. It is worth climbing the stairs..."

The Wanderer

"Came here on a weeknight and the place was almost full! I did get a table straightaway though and service all night was faultless. The food was..."

Imelda

"Our waiter was amazing from the minute we entered the restaurant, choosing an out of the way table for us to suit having a pram. The food was..."

Fiona M

"Tucked away up a steep stairway, behind the curtains revealed a bustling venue, full tables seated with a mixture of people all with great Italian..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Vivace is a like a great surprise tucked away under a Christmas tree, this place have great food but most of all they have a baked apple crumble..."

MizC

"Great food with fantastic prices. Love the little taster glasses of wine you can get too!Highly recommend the baked apple crumble cheesecake!..."

Felicitycraft22

"I Went there with my parents and the food was really good especially the steak and the seared scallop risotto though the server wasn't very..."

Luiza Ellaine Hermoso

"Located on high Street, this place is has a somewhat rustic Italian feel with the accompanying satisfying food. The portion sizes are good and the..."

Josh Law

"Love everything of this place including the view, and of course, the food. The surroundings are casual and suitable for either birthday parties or..."

Wang Xiaorui

"I love this place. I've been here before with my mum and we came here for a family dinner. We used a Grabone voucher and ordered almost 8 small and..."

Shanzay

"This is a gem of a place that has really awesome, loveable staff. It's becoming more and more difficult to find staff that know their food inside out..."

Grubking

"I've been to Vivace quite a few times now - work dinners (good banquet menus - always something for everyone), lunches & pre-theatre dinners (very..."

Sian

"Wow, where do I begin... Vivace was simply exquisite, the restaurant is large and can accommodate a lot of people, the style is a little old school..."

Philip Doyle

"We had an amazing dinner for 8 in the private dining area, our first time there as a group, very welcoming team. We were very impressed with our..."

Koka4G

"Loved the selection of tapas and great service we enjoyed on Saturday night. Brilliant dessert as well, highly recommend. Easy to find on High..."

Sarah Parsons

Michelle Chua

"Love the interior here. The restaurant is surprisingly big and spaced out which allows for a very intimate dining experience. I came here with a few..."

Rojas

"A table on the balcony. watching busy high street. excellent service. non intrusive. Plenty on the menu. will be back to try more dishes. kumara..."

Bruce Martin

"The best place to eat in the City! Came here Saturday night with 2 others.This place was recommended to me by a friend and I'm glad I went with their..."

Tor

"Came here for dinner in a group of 5. We didn't realize how big the place is! It even has its own private dinner room. Love the setting! We were..."

Trin

"We had a phenomenal meal for my sister's birthday tonight. It was our first time there and we were thoroughly impressed with the staff, food and..."

Manic Diner

"Lovely candle lit place for dinnerI guess you can call it another one of those restaurants that sell pasta, steak and pizza - but of those, its..."

Thegreeats

"Lively fun place to chill with friends, great menu and the food is beautifully presented. If you are looking for something exciting order the..."

Nelson Rhodes

"OMG seriously.... this place was perrrrrfect i had just worked 4 x 16 hour days all in row... and i was in desperate need of food attention... only..."

Luxuryloverxxx

"Beautiful Atmosphere , Fantastic Food , Lovely service from waiters , chefs and bar staff 💞🍴🍾 10/10 Have been here twice , Food..."

Kaaaaaailah

"In the heart of the city ... Excellent food. ..good bar... Would love to go again. ...Deserts are also yum ... Highly recommended .. A must go for..."

Pmaroo

"We were thoroughly impressed with the service and the food. I booked for a large group as we were at a conference for the week and needed something..."

Phatnesian

"Delicious food! The vegetarian pizza was not what I expected flavour wise- it had a bit of a spice kick- but it was the perfect amount of crispy..."

A

"Food is amazing! We ordered 5 small dishes to share, which was sufficient. Staff were friendly, nice atmosphere. Recommend it for a romantic night..."

Jayne Oates

"The pork belly .. Greasy, oily and fatty but, yummy! We also ordered the smoked duck / seared scallops risotto. Hmm, the duck meat was too dry, will..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Vivace - I like the fireplace and the layout of dining area..The food is good service is always on point.I like their gnocchi and some of..."

FoodLoco

"We were in a booked room for this occasion. Excellent service, environment. Friendly staff. Mains and dessert I ordered very appetising. There is a..."

Tuku

"Amazing service and food!! Had eaten at Vivace with four of my girlfriends for lunch on a Monday with a $100 grabone voucher and tried a wide range..."

Kellie Lee

"One of my absolute faves in Auckland CBD been here so many times and never been disappointed. Lots of seating and some great unique seating options..."

Aimee Young

"The best thing about this restaurant is the atmosphere. As soon as you reach the top of the stairs, you are no longer on Auckland's chilly night time..."

Where.iate

"Had lunch there todayThis has been a long-time favourite of mineHad the Caesar saladQuite superbExcellent service and..."

Glenn Town

"My friend took me here for my birthday and it was just devine. Words cannot do our meals justice.The place is relaxing and has great ambience..."

Sungsam7

"I have been back Vivace a few times already, but the last time my brother tried Beetroot risotto w rocket, walnuts on Vegan venue. It is not as..."

James

"I remember years ago when Vivace was at the top of Vulcan Lane. The space on High Street has character with the high studs. Recommend the..."

Fylde

"This place is stunning. It perfects the trifecta of ambience, food and service.We went to Vivace on Saturday after a show and without a..."

The Food Scribbler

"Vivace was a last minute dinner decision while in the city, and I was very eager to try for myself. We arrived without a booking around quarter to..."

Rhiannon Baldock

"I LOVE this place. Can never find one fault at all! It's very warm, inviting and spacious! staff are very attentive and lovely, food comes out very..."

Holly Grey

"Perfection. I enjoy quality food and can be at times a bit of a critic about underwhelming food. Vivace did not disappoint! It was to the highes of..."

Grace

"I went here with a bunch of friends for another friends 21st. A well decorated space with outdoor eating on a balcony looking over high street,..."

Marina Harding

"My partner and I enjoyed a lovely evening at Vivace to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. The restaurant is in between casual and fine dining as it is..."

Davo & Sarah

"Vivace is my first Italian restaurant I have tried in Auckland. The food here is expectedly delicate and delicious.It is rather windy today, but..."

Shirley Yu

"Amazing ambience here, perfect for a dinner date, with the restaurant next to the bar in the open space. You have to go up some stairs and through..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Hands down the best Italian food in Auckland. Every time I come here the service is fast / polite and the food is always fantastic. Can never fault..."

Fleur Peps

"We had not been to Vivace for a couple of years. Was excellent then and is still excellent. We opted to share a bunch of tapas. The scallops were a..."

Tim Sato-Thompson

"Love this place! Food is gorgeous and service is great. Highly recommend if you want a cool atmosphere. Have been coming here for years and still..."

Angie

"I go to Vivace quite regularly, favourite restaurant to eat at in Auckland. The tapas are fantastic, namely the haloumi and meatballs, the pepperoni..."

Georgia Dale

"Two thumbs up to Vivace for delicious food, yummy cocktails and super awesome service . Myself, my sister and our friend had tapas and drinks on the..."

K-Lee

"Been here a lot now since this is our new favourite. Great layout very big place.always the right temperature also with an outdoor area for smokers,..."

Sinead O\'Connell

"Was bought here by banking clients when I first moved to AKL - first thought as saw the old staircase was that clearly I wasn't seen as an A list..."

Patrick Johnson

"We really enjoyed our dining experience here. Tapas were fantastic as a shared starter. Highly recommend the goats cheese and mozzarella balls and..."

Kay Adams

"Candles Candles and lots of Candles, WOW...love the atmosphere walking up the staircase opening the curtains and your mood will surely change..my..."

Al Kumar

"been here quite a few times. always good food. had a work function in one of their private rooms which was a really nice space. excellent service. ..."

The Guppy

"One of my favorite city centre eateries. Went again recently with a big group . Fantastic food service and atmosphere always packed as a..."

Victoria

"Thoroughly recommend the wine room for small party.Great tapas and well trained staff.Will go..."

Robin Murray-Leslie

"We had a really lovely dinner here, the food was lovely, market fish - not something I would normally order. the wine list is truely amazing and the..."

Ester

"Food is consistently good here, the wait staff are exceptional, they know us and are always friendly, but not intrusive. We love the tapas..."

Tina Ah Chee

"I held a birthday dinner with 14 friends, booking was very smooth, and I was able to ask them how it was to be arranged. The people were always very..."

Bobby Shen

"I've been here so many times and have never been disappointed! Any time I want somewhere NICE to bring someone, especially out of towners. Go..."

Sara

"Very difficult to be disappointed here - consistently excellent and interesting. I've been going here since they were in Vulcan Lane, take all my..."

Louise Young

"Great service and huge airy space makes a great atmosphere.I have been here for drinks and a couple of dinners last year but this time we wanted..."

Lillian

"Went here for dinner before a show at the Civic. Its a great open space, wooden floors and racks of wine everywhere. They have a few private dining..."

Food Dilemma

"We went to Vivace before the film festival and loved it. The tapas were great and the service was even..."

Lyn Woodley

"If you are looking for a great meal, with great service go to Vivace. Being around for decades speaks volumes about the quality and charm of this..."

Allan C

"We went here with a group of 10 adults. None of us could complain about anything. Everyone in the group said we would definitely come back here..."

Darrin Milne

"Had an amazing experience here for a work dinner. The staff was amazing and offered great recommendations for food and drinks. Would highly..."

Dean Campbell

"It was New Year’s Eve…made a very last min dinner plan. We were lucky enough to dine at their bar area which was fantastic 😍🥂 we had a..."

Vea Masila

"We decided to share a few smaller plates and 1 main which was a great idea really nice meatballs, pork, duck fat potatoes, morrocan chicken and the..."

Kiel Reilly

"The food was great. I felt it was a little pricey considering the size of the..."

L Ram

"Loved this place, the tapas portions were very generous and the food was delicious. The waiter was a lovely chap too! Will definitely be..."

victoria lahman

"The staff at Vivace are amazing and there is a whole vegan menu which is great. The attention to detail from the staff was incredible. My dining..."

April Kerslake

"Italian-style cuisine with a NZ twist. The entrees are great for sharing, and there is a nice selection of pastas and risottos. Love the beer on tap,..."

Michela Zanata

"Went here for a nice dinner and was not disappointed. Food were of satisfying portions. The fried squid and fried mushrooms entrees are great...."

Isabelle Tran

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"Nice and Friendly staff, and food was delicious. The food is a Traditional Turkish style and inside the cafe was very cool and cultural. I will be..."

ShloShippa

"Me and my partner were looking for something different to eat. We ordered green salad, latte, borek which is their speciality foods and also baklava...."

Almila

"Sometimes when your wife asks you to pick a nice place for brunch it can be one of the hardest decisions for a man. It can be a hit or a miss...."

Abdul Wahid Awan

"Nice tasty fresh food, this is a Family owned and operated cafe with a warm welcoming touch - i had the breakfast below - lovely fresh salad ,..."

Toby Marris

"Just moved into the neighborhood, love this place! Quiet, peaceful and delicious looking food. Tried the chocolate cake: yum! Had the bloom tea and..."

Marion Thompson

"I m a world traveler and a foodie..to be honest Mr.Hasan’s coffee was a real elite taste.and boreks.there are interesting ingredients,like sun..."

Omer Cebeci

"Excellent coffee. Sorry did not have time to take photo for the cake I could not resist..."

Ibrahim Zaila

"Great coffee and really interesting breakfast options! Worth a..."

Diranne Lee-Renwick

"Friendly staff and great Turkish design, I really enjoy the flatwhite with the chocolate mudcake..."

Khalid Attas

"Even if you only have one coffee per day, make sure it’s from here. I couldn’t rate this place any higher! The service is always 11/10, the..."

David Williams

"The best company. Community focused Cafe with the best coffee in the region serving Laffare and Turkish focused food which is delicious, they are..."

J

"Simple fare, relatively small range of food choices but fresh, well prepared and well priced. I have never been to Turkey but this seemed authentic...."

Rob Clarke

"I love this little place. A lovely family own this business and you can tell that they out their heart and soul into it. Delicious food and coffee..."

Ay Gee

"Really good coffee!!! Nice and friendly owners:) Relaxed cosy atmosphere, quiet, off the road location. Has a really nice selection of kids..."

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