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Ortolana
87/100 (3378 ratings)
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"Kids love their ice cream, handy when doing shopping in town. Friendly service and tasty..."
Rex Chen
"Loved their food and very nice services from the..."
Al La Carte
"Extremely nice for a lil' date. Excellent food as expected and offering probably the most unique flavours for breakfast. Light, rich and fresh. The..."
Ken Wong
"Rating 4.0 Great fresh modern New Zealand cuisine. A number of my colleagues recommended this place as one of their favourite restaurants in..."
Manz
"Always love the dessert and the ambience in..."
Zein
"Had a lovely Sunday lunch.Market fish was full of flavours. Lamb gnocchi was really good, rich and full of amazing flavours. Gnocchi melted in our..."
PK
"Relatively healthy and very fresh food served at Ortolana. I came here for lunch with my boyfriend and we both left satisfied. We got the piadina..."
Sharon Louie
"Beautiful place to dine in. Very intimate in the evening and looks fresh in its garden setting during the day. Wonderful service and food...."
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"Cosy, felt welcomed by the staff members. Very polite . I have this thing for Gnocchi and it was delicious. Ordered Kumara Gnocchi..."
Michelle Chua
"I took my seat and not long was attended by the lovely staff. Sooo yummy and satisfying! I love this small restaurant, will come again soon..."
Karla Faviana
"Yummy food and good service. Great selection and quality for vegetarian food! Tables are a little small for three people sitting at a table..."
Jammin
"We first paid a visit to Ortolana for a cheeky mid-week dinner to satisfy our pasta cravings, and our (great) expectations were easily exceeded. It's..."
Gourmet Vegetarians
"Lovely ambience it is a glass house like setting. We came in to relax our foot and ordered two soda. They were both surprisingly delicious,..."
Charis Yang
"Came in tonight after uni to catch up with high school friends. Originally wanted to go to Orleans for their mac'n'cheese and fried chicken waffles..."
Rosanne Choy
"Very nice ambience. Suitable for celebration 🥳 went there on Mother’s Day with my mom for dinner and we are definitely loving their food! The..."
Annie Low
"Spectacular location with delicious food, perfect plating for the start of great instagram photos! The staff was very attentive and friendly, I..."
Jason Su
"I always come to this restaurant for dinner. One dish I ordered the most frequently is market fish. What kind of market fish they served is depending..."
Will Nono
"Went here for me and my partner 1st anniversary; the service by the stuff was really professional and well spoken. Greet us and took us to our table..."
Mandagrey898
"Delicate little restaurant located in Britomart. The interior is modernly decorated with a intimate setting. It’s also lovely sit in the garden..."
Lucy
"My partner and I have been coming here for a while now and love it every time. It is an absolutely wonderful setting with an outdoor space full of..."
Matchstick Reviews
"What a wonderful find!I was walking nearby, I saw the outdoor setting, the fairy lights, the glass tables... and I felt it had a good..."
Arnaud Michelin
"Been here a few times, the food is amazing. It is one of my favorite locations to go to. 100% would recommend. They have a seasonal menu and would go..."
Tong Ly
"After walking around looking for a place to eat for about 40 minutes we stumbled on this place quite by accident and I am pleased that we stopped...."
Saskia Halleen
"Had dinner here a few months ago and I still remember how amazing it was! The ashed sirloin was wonderful with the crunch of the asparagus, not too..."
Stacey
"The location is great and the atmosphere is near perfect - Ortolana perfectly pulls of a beautiful restaurant in a garden sort of vibe. As is to be..."
Jay
"I have been here several times for breakfast and always delicious, yesterday I went for lunch with a group of colleagues, I had the Octopus as entree..."
Cesar Luis
"Met up with my cousin and aunt here and had an early breakfast in the weekend. It was around 8AM when I arrived and there were a few tables both..."
G1k
"Beautiful place for brunches, wonderful ambience with an awesome location. Great selection of brunch food with lots of options for vegetarians. Had..."
Marnelli
"Great spot in britomart. Busy even on a tuesday. Tomato basil and mozzarella piadina was fantastic, if only there was more! Agria gnocci also..."
Flippynz
"Lovely service, great deco, nice and super friendly staff. Great indoor and outdoor seating and delicious cocktails. I had a lamb and kumara meal..."
Amorita Maharaj
"I came here with a friend on a very nice and peaceful Friday midday. We were greeted on entrance and seated by the outdoor heating. I ordered the..."
Aimee
"At the centre of Auckland exists this amazing gem.Amazing design and atmosphere with a friendly and careful staff.We ordered the spaghetti,..."
João Plácido
"Great place for breakfastLoved the food ( the omelet was the pick for me) and the service was fast and friendly. I’ll be back next time I’m..."
Tim A
"Best place for Italian food in town. I fall in love with their market fish no matter how many times I have it. The atmosphere and interior design of..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Loved the food - prepared with pride and love and lots of focus given on fresh seasonal produce. Every single element in the dish is well thought..."
R-Dee Roche
"This is one of my favourite restaurants – the menu changes often and the quality is always amazing. Kitchen is open plan and the flavours that..."
Vicki Corless Brown
"Ortolana is just gorgeous. A cozy interior with spacious, adequate seating in the heart of Britomart. Dusk was an accidentally wonderful time for..."
Raj Singh
"Part of the Hip Group, this location is very similar to the other restaurants in that it focuses on fresh seasonal produce.Menu is well thought..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Incredible place. The service is really good and the ambiance is amazing. Its a casual, light and bubbly vibe as well as very pleasing to the eye. I..."
Veronica Te
"Came here for lunch and was blown away by the meal and service. The lovely lady at the front of the restaurant accommodated our last minute..."
Stacey
"Food is excellent here, always used to go there for breakfast not to busy in the mornings so could get a seat inside. Atmosphere is..."
Soph M
"Came here for resturaunt month for the past 2 years! Very delicious and excellent service. The atmosphere is also quite chilled and welcoming...."
Angela
"Went their on a Friday for after work drinks. Had some snacks. The place gets real busy. Music was good, service very friendly n food was..."
Naziminator
"Love the seating and the decoration inside this wooden restaurant. Staffs were nice. Ordered a glass of home made chia seeds soda which was good. It..."
Sau
"Beautifully decorated. I love the touch of olive oil, pepper and sea salt given to us so we were free to season. We got the Chicken Cotoletta,..."
Oksana Zhang
"I love the ambience of the outside dining here. This is such a pretty place to eat. I only ordered the kale and apple smoothie while here but it was..."
Cardyff Hill
"Love the place in Britomart. And food were great but quite expensive. Ortolana's drinks are lit! 👌🏻 My favourite was their shakes. Very..."
EAT Girl 👑
"Came here for the 2 course $25 lunch menu for restaurant month! It's better if you book because it does get busy during lunchtimes. Had the chicken..."
Jason Zhang
"We went here for a birthday meal. Over all I loved everything about this place. The atmosphere hummed but not overly loud throughout the evening, the..."
Becks Fielding
"Great food and customer service. We waited for not long and our food was right in front of us. Awesome decor both inside and outside, especially the..."
Tanvi Kumar Rao
"Have dined here several times and it's consistently lovely. My boyfriend and I love the chicken cotoletta dish, especially with all the kale piled..."
AucklandEater
"Great service. Great food. End of story. The gnocchi changes seasonally, the second and last photo are two different seasons of gnocchi...."
Dxlche
"This is a place where my bestie and I come for celebrations or when we have an URGE to spoil ourselves 🤣. It's somewhere that's top of my list for..."
Charmaine
"Dropped in here for a coffee on a rainy day. Do ask them about the coffee of your choice as it may not be listed on the menu. I had my favourite one..."
Deepinder Bahia
"Food quality and presentation were very good. But it took looong time that my partner's dish was served for some reason.  It finally came  when I..."
MAYA 
"If you are into European fusion food, you should go here! The service was perfect and the waiters were very attentive with you. This is a..."
Lewiaga
"''Twas a Fridate for and we just wanted to have good place to eat. The staff who greeted us is nice and welcoming. Although the outdoor seating was..."
Vino Noir Zuniga
"What a lovely place! We came for an early dinner. The ambience is relaxing and service great. We ordered the market fish and short ribs which both..."
Sasha Williams
"Lovely atmosphere, cool lighting and tasty food about sums up this place. I had the pan roasted fish and it was quite good. The wine pairing was..."
SDeans
"I took my mum here on a Sunday for brunch.Atmosphere was lovely but you are sitting very close to the other table.Food was excellent and..."
Shell
"Ortolana is a high class Italian restaurant with a fantastic layout and comfy furniture. The food was great given that this is a high end restaurant,..."
Sylvester Kuo
"This is another one of my favourite go-to places. The Hip Group have really got their restaurants down to a T. Great ambience, great staff and great..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Ambience was good, service was friendly and quick. Had a great time with friends. The dessert was nothing spectacular. I should have stuck with a..."
I_like_pickles
"Been there with friends two month ago. It was a great experience overall. My friend made a reservation and when I reached there 10 minutes earlier,..."
Silvia Fang
"Went here last night with a big group of friends for dinner for a hens night. The restaurant itself is really nice and open with a gorgeous outdoor..."
Alysha Bower
"Absolutely love this place! They have great food, with fresh produce and amazing drinks to match! It's simple and delicious and it was..."
Pareen
"Went here for a late night dine on Thursday night. It was still very busy even though it was 8pm (always a good sign). The decor was beautiful and..."
Bella Qian
"Another one of Hip Groups successful ventures. Ortolana is such a beautiful restaurant, with a European flair.I love Hip Group restaurants..."
Charlene Weaver
"Really nice light lunch in summer. They used to put too much salt in pasta so I asked them to make the pasta without salt this time. And it was..."
Poppingcandy
"Food: last time I had a beef agnolotti dish which was delicious, with complex and delicious seasoning. All food was beautifully presented and..."
Will Scalioni
"You can always count on this restaurant to serve up delicious, quality and fresh dishes. Together with the great ambience the britomart place..."
ShoRt
"Meaning ‘market gardener’ in Italian, Ortolana which is situated within the hustle and bustle of Britomart is an elegant, contemporary space...."
Hungry Auckland
"The food portions were very small and expansive. But tasted good.We ordered a beef, a pasta and a chicken. Only 3 thin slices of beef..."
Cindy Ong
"Even the restaurant is just sitting beside the milse, I haven't got chance to try it before. I loved the Beef pasta, thanks for the cute waiter's..."
Megan Yang
"Went to try the "restaurant of the month" special $25 menu include beef short rib with agnolotti & Gelato on a stick, the agnolotti is basically a..."
Chelsea
"One of the coolest places in Auckland. Love the architecture and the way they deal with the ingredients, using local and fresh products.I..."
Diogo Reck
"Feeling particularly opulent, our group decided to adventure past our usual budget of $10-14 lunches for Ortolana.We ordered the Market..."
Medium_Rare
"Had two dishes for $ 26.00 as a light dinner. Corned beef is a special dish, I tasted sweet flavor of red cabbage and strong flavor of mustard from..."
Michelle Hwang
"I went here on my last evening in Auckland and it did not disappoint. It had very fresh produce and you could tell the produce used were in season as..."
ItstartswithaC
"You must go here. Food is beautiful, healthy, tasty and looks as pretty as a picture. Big sis & I went favourites were the fig dish & the handmade..."
Louise
"The "fancy" dining @Britomart.Great customer service, the best wines, food.🌿You can experience the modern dishes in nice and..."
Mariko Sakurai
"I liked the taste of food but the portion was not enough for me starving. I had to eat another dinner at home. If you have enough money to eat out..."
Lisa Kim
"Great service and lovely atmosphere. Five of us had lunch here along with a bottle of champagne. All really enjoyed our meals. I had the gnocchi...."
I Love Food
"Enjoyed breakfast there. I had the older and it was fantastic. Good selection on green teas. Nice atmosphere and speedy service. What else to say?..."
MrJan
"GOALS AND DREAMS 💕😍✨. It's been a 4 year dream of mine to go here and I finally achieved that, I was worried I had hyped it up too much in my..."
Monique Porteous
"Wonderful place, beautiful desserts (I had the cherry chocolate cake!), and my friends and I could not be happier with our cocktail & peach and..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"I came here in the weekend with a friend for brunch. I've been here once before but it was a long time ago. We first ordered drinks and we..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Went for brunch with my family today and the service and atmosphere was lovely! Coffee was superb! The only down side was our food, the food was..."
Eléna MacEwan
"Much like it’s nearby sister properties Rosie and The Store, Ortolana delivers healthy hipster cuisine with ingredients sourced from their own..."
Zoe Bowker
"Had a lovely overall experience here last weekend. Wait staff were excellent, serving us sparkling water on arrival and seating us quickly and in a..."
Jess
"I regularly visit Ortolana. It's always busy, charming and the staff are well equipped for the footfall. It's lovely to sit outdoors in the..."
Michal Rebecca
"Beautiful space, fresh and modern menu. House made bread was dense and delicious, and the service was personable and warm. There are woollen rugs..."
Brunching Around
"I really want to love this place I really do. first time i went with my friends and the waitress was very kind and explained to us the whole menu...."
Issie
"This review is based on coffee alone. We have been here for coffee meetings several times now. It is a gorgeous cafe in the Pavillions in Britomart...."
Fiona M
"We had been wanting to visit this wee restaurant for some time. We had been put off by the thought of finding parking, but it was incredibly easy...."
B D H
"Second time here in 6 months and if anything the food seems to have improved. The fish taretare starter was an excellent combination of freshness,..."
Lee Marshall
"Quality over quantity Plates seems small for the price but it's seriously so delicious Usually very busyFriendly staff and..."
Thegreeats
"For entree - the dry cured pork with fried bread has a super delish tuscan butter spread, and was much tastier than the more subtle summer squash..."
Food Baby
"Great service and nicely presented organic breakfast! The portion kinda looked too small but it was just enough to feel full! Seasoned perfectly and..."
Jay
"Ortolana is always a nice place to sit down for a light meal if you aren't feeling too hungry. The dishes are fresh and always very green. However if..."
Jenny Da
"So modern and elegant - Ortolana is definitely a place you can't walk past without thinking you must go there next time. During the day, the outdoor..."
Misty
"We went to Ortolana for lunch early Dec with a couple of friends. I was very much looking forward to visit since I had heard such nice things about..."
Anne F
"Have been here for the second time and had the omelette with ricotta and zucchini, which was nice, but a little bland. The middle seemed a lot of egg..."
Isi
"nice spot in the heart of Britomart, went with old colleagues for dinner, we ordered fish, chicken and beef, the food is sensational. I've ordered..."
Chelsea Chian
"I use to love ortolana when they first debut. Sadly I think the creativeness and standard of the place is not as good as it used to be. I..."
Travels4Food
"Went here last night for dinner. Second time I have eaten here. Service was excellent. Food was all very tasty. Setting very pleasant.We..."
Avi
"I am in absolute love with this place; its very rare for me to give out 5 star ratings but I have for Ortolana. In the heart of Britomart amongst..."
Caroline Barrett
"Lunch here was so good! Tried the organic Crumbed chicken an kale with lard roasted potatoes! and gnocchi was very fresh also and spring veg, grains..."
Paris
"Have been to ortolana for breakfast but not for lunch. I'll admit I was a bit intimidated by the fancy names for most of the dishes but I decided to..."
India Shores
"Yet another stunning eatery by HipGroup. I can't believe it took me so long to visit but I'm so glad I finally did! We arrived mid morning..."
Laura Hunt
"Amazing service and cute quiet setting for Britomart! It's one place you can eat outside or in and still hear the conversation at the table.We..."
Jaffa
"What a beautiful restaurant. Been here twice and both times was amazing! A stand out dish was the fazzoletti with cumin roasted beet, feta whip and..."
Julia
"Ok, we have eaten here 12 or so times during the day (mostly brunches/lunches).  The space is beautiful and the staff very attentive.  We have both..."
Stu
"Foods great service great. Atmosphere very nice. Just the outside, I wouldn't recommend it if it's windy. Otherwise would go back! And it's a nice..."
Jun Lau
"I have always been a huge fan of Ortolana (and to be quite honest.. All of the Hip Group eateries) and dine here frequently.Ortolana is an..."
L.E.N.S
"Love Ortolana for a late brunch or early lunch! While my friends tend to go for a main I can never pass the organic millet & nut granola with yoghurt..."
Kezia Lynch
"One word : flawless.   We popped in here for breakfast when we were up in Auckland for work - totally worth every single cent.   The service was..."
Anna Garland
"Imagine a restaurant right in the heart of the CBD serving delicious, locally grown food, plus desserts from Milse (my favourite hangout), with the..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"I have been here a few times before and really enjoyed it each time.  We came for a work lunch today and again, it was great.  The portion sizes..."
KitKat
"Food was yummy! Love the setting! Surprised how busy it was for a Tuesday. We were able to sit outside under heaters & keep warm. I had rigatoni with..."
Erin Brown
"Great feed. Love how most of the produce comes from their own farm. Had the smoke hay butter pasta as awesome. Bit slow serving the beers but it's no..."
Steve Brown
"I loved this place, the vibe, the seating and both the interior and exterior decorations were just all 5/5. The only reason that I'm giving Ortolana..."
Annie Ren
"Great place for brunch but found it a little expensive for what I received. Lovely staff and wide range of dishes on offer to suit all tastes and..."
Rona Dalgleish
"This review is from the 31 May 2014 (only just started this account)We came here for my brothers birthday!This was my first time eating at..."
Gemma
"Gypsy salad? Goddess dressing?? Yes, please! Ortolana has an interesting and whimsical menu, a lovely food and a very cosy vibe—indoor and out...."
Campbell Ecklein
"This place is generally packed and for good reason. I tried the market fish garden harvest, the fish was beautifully cooked. The soy latte was a..."
Rojas
"A great place for dining. Certainly one of the best restaurants in Auckland. I walked into this place because the other restaurant I wanted to go was..."
Punith Gowda
"Lovely restaurant. Owned by the same people as St Heliers Bistro (which is wonderful).I love how they have their own farm for their amazing..."
Craig Ck Koning
"I ordered some canapés from Ortolana on Tuesday for an event here at my office. The whole booking process was so simple and easy. I spoke with them..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"I have tried to come here quite a few times, and being successful only once as they are so popular and do not take bookings (only a waiting list that..."
Helena Chen
"I usually come here at night towards the end of th week, it's a lovely resturant that is ways lively and full of people, it's a great atmosphere and..."
Hungry Hippo
"Sure you are on the pricey side my dear Ortolana, but my admiration for your offerings doesn't seem to abate. Your green salad with goddess dressing..."
Auckland Foodie
"I have been a couple of times before and it was amazing and when we went last night it didn't disappoint. We had the 3 courses for $55 restaurant..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"My rating goes strictly to food and the environment as I dined outside. However the down fall was my bad costumer service I experienced that..."
Duyen-Kim Nguyen
"Yum yum yum!! First time here and I will be back very soon! The place is so warm, cosy and inviting, we were very comfortable while enjoying our..."
Melanie Rose Hansen
"Flawless. The interior is beautiful, it's nice to be able to sit outside and people watch while enjoying the britomart atmosphere. Service has been..."
Ryan
"Went here for the very first time with a friend. Thought to try it out as it looked different to places we've been to. Seating was no sweat didn't..."
Seamus M.
"Everything about Ortolana is to die for. The decor is beautiful, and the food is somehow even better. The staff look after you extremely well, and..."
B
"Finally managed to have dinner with the wife minus our two kids which was quite an experience and we chose to dine at Ortolana.We were..."
JaimeC
"Delicious creative food right here. Interior design is to die for and the atmosphere is simply brilliant. Love the open kitchen and the kind and..."
PancakePanda
"Love it here, everything from the menu to the service is spot on. Interior is also really nice, can get busy though - so get in early. Will be back..."
Victoria
"After walking around Britomart we found this place... it was late afternoon and abit busy but we got a table easily... We were given the dinner menu...."
Donna&Shane
"This has got to be my favourite restaurant. I went there earlier tonight with my better half (and no Austin). You can't book but they fitted us in..."
Austin
"Great food, great service, great interiors (and exteriors), safe to say Ortolana is one of the best places to eat in the city. I had the special of..."
Jaya
"I've been here so many times and as always they are packed! But the food and service still remain consistency. Love the food and its plating...."
NhatLinh Ng
"Amazing setting, surprisingly comfortable bar stools, friendly staff and last but not least amazing food. Our table of 5 enjoyed three starters to..."
Meaghan Aureguy
"If you live in Auckland, you know this place. If you’re visiting Auckland, add this to your list. I had read about it before we made the trip..."
ElsewhereBriefly
"One the of best restaurant in town. Love the food and drinks. Also you can order the dessert from Milse (just next door). Staff are friendly and it's..."
Julia Nguyen
"Ortolana is a beautiful restaurant serving incredible wholesome food right in the heart of the CBD. I love all of the hip group restaurants as the..."
Jess Pendergrast
"I've been to Ortolana only twice but I loved every bit of it each time, from the stylish decor to the beautiful food, without forgetting amazing..."
Estelle.verani
"This is my first time trying the dinner menu here. We were a bit slow to be greeted and seated upon arrival, but the service during and after the..."
Jing Chen
"The atmosphere at Ortolana is absolutely breathtaking - beautiful lighting, heaters, comfy chairs and knee rugs. The staff were incredibly attentive,..."
Gem McLeod
"O is an absolutely beautiful restaurant and I'd been wanting to dine here for a long time. It was absolutely humming for a Wed rnight and even though..."
Vitale Eti
"Fresh , mouthwatering food . the organic chicken dish and their raw fish my favour arid dishes . The kids can order from the specialist desert..."
Shane Philiips
"Went for breakfast Sunday AM. Really outstanding service! Needed one breky really basic and not on the menu but were staff were super helpful and..."
Ian
"The food here is all about quality not quantity. The portions are quiet small, but I am always left satisfied when I've finished eating my meal. This..."
Eden Howard
"I used to shy away from this kind of place. Not sure why. Not a huge menu but everything i've tried has been fantastic.Service too.Im not..."
Panda Eyes
"Ortolana Britomart does beautiful food in a really nice casual dining kind of. area. The menu can be a bit difficult to interpret, but the service is..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"The Hip Group has really helped raise the bar in Auckland with a winning formula of good service, simple but nice food in trendy locations with..."
Fylde
"I have been to Ortolana several times for drinks with friends, the service has always been great, the staff checked on us and kept our water glasses..."
Ken
"Three or four times Ortolana has provided me with the perfect lunch when shopping in Britomart or at that end of the CBD.. A sophisticated little..."
Duncan Galletly
"I love ortolana!! I find myself craving ortolana every week!!The food is so fresh tasting and leaves me feeling full but not stuffed...."
Aniva Huang
"We weren't too hungry to start off with. The service was great and the waiter explained the menu really well. The food was good for its'..."
Joanne Chiang
"After reading a lot of reviews and been wanting to try Ortolana, I finally had a chance to try it on Saturday. I had a hot chocolate and..."
Miss Kiki
"Dined here on a wet windy day before a show at Vector Arena. So chose inside - very noisy with hard surfaces, tables very close together.Service..."
Pat Lythe
"Last night, I went there to celebrate birthday with my boyfriend for dinner. Friendly and attentive services but the food, market fish with garden..."
Ameri Lim
"Beautiful setting. We sat in the courtyard, had a great view of all the lights and surrounded by the grenery. Couldn't fault the service. Great food...."
Nicola Sherrock
"Nice staff. Great coffee. Great breakfast - sausage, eggs, tomato. But where's the bacon? Had to order as a side. Forgivable.Definitely a..."
Dino Bambwino
"A mate from Auckland said to check this place out, good food and great service. Can't beat..."
Food 2 Run
"Good simple tasty food. Love..."
Yumtum
"A wonderful breakfast. A delightful experience that provided excellent service and food. I would return again if I was ever back in..."
Grace
"Delightful Surprise. Whilst waiting for my hotel room to be ready, I walked around Auckland's CBD and was fortunate to find the Britomart complex...."
FarmrsMarktsFan
"Bright and early for breakfast. Service was absolutely lovely and the generous servings of food was very welcoming after landing at 6AM. The..."
Rosely
"Comfort. Stopped by for coffee and "cakes", which come from Milse next door. Unfortunately the coffee here is insipid and cold. Next time I will get..."
Teri Isorsum
"Where has the sun gone? To New York, apparently, according to Y. To Rome, too, R tells me. Well, certainly away from Aotearoa/NZ, where it has been..."
Vivi S
"One of my favourite places to dine great service outstanding food this honestly delivers consistently as a great place for brunch, lunch and..."
Girlygirl
"I went here for lunch today with 5 colleagues. I rang earlier in the day to book but they said they don't take bookings but that they are pretty..."
LucyGoosey
"Had the pan fried gnocchi with the parched egg and really really nice pea sauce while my friend had the ravioli ! The potatoes looked so..."
Michelle Huynh
"This place is so chic! Wear your designers as this is the place to be seen. I loved the vibe and the food. I had the ravioli and it was melt in the..."
Missk Khan
"What a gem of a place this is in the hussle and bustle of Britomart. Food selection was simple if not a little lacking in description via the menus..."
Russell Charman
"A beautiful spot with an interesting decoŕ... I always get the chicken here. The sauce on this dish is what makes it. It ties everything..."
Jacqui Crawley
"I need to give this place 5/5 for three reasonsDoes a flat white get anymore velvety? Smooth? Balanced? I doubt it.. Its so perfect and..."
Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter
"I couldn't understand anything on the menu and the very understanding wait staff painted a picture of each meal as she explained each item. My lamb..."
Katie Pidgeon
"5 hours and she would be off for a trip of a life time around Europe. Wanting to squeeze in one last catch up just before she jetted off we tossed a..."
Two Dark Coffees
"What a beautiful little place!  I have been meaning to pop into this restaurant for a while but haven't been able to get around to it and had such a..."
Linny
"Im not one to make a point of going to the trendy parts of town for dining. So no surprise I walked up and down Tyler St looking for 21 Tyler St...."
BeeQueUU
"Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Ortolana. I like that the menu is split into dishes of varying styles and sizes to cater for all levels of hunger,..."
Connie Consumes
"Best meal in a long time! Excellent service, excellent tasty food.  I'm coeliac and they were great at catering for me. Highly recommend..."
Rachel Firth
"During my birthday trip to Auckland, I of course had to stop by one of Auckland’s hottest new restaurants: the stunning Ortolana at..."
Sophia
"We had a meeting here, a few times and we ordered coffee and tea. The service is good; the staff really looks after you andconstantly tops up your..."
Marjolein Drenth
"We were strolling around britomart and decided to have a meal somewhere nearby. We decided to check Ortolana out due its high rating, and we..."
Thefoodloverrr
"I came here for brunch recently with a large group of friends and it was great. My food was delicious, fresh and presented beautifully. The fresh..."
J.T547
"Had few brunches here at Ortolana and loved all of it. The first time was with my partner and enjoyed it so much that we went back just after a..."
Ninjunkie
"Came in one evening with a large group of friends, we really didn't know what to expect. The service was great, the atmosphere was lovely and we..."
Jen Hilford
"My favourite place in Auckland. No matter what you order you can feel assured that it's clean healthy and delicious! Beautiful food & friendly..."
Max Clark
"Last time I went to Milse to have desserts, I found out that there were so many people waiting outside Ortolana. With curiosity, I planed to have a..."
Shirley Yu
"Great food , really tasty with quality ingredients , great service really friendly and accomodating and an awesome atmosphere would Definately..."
Kathleen Joyce-Reweti
"First time at Ortolana tonight. Went with a group of 9 and was easy to get a table just before the rush at 6.30. Ordered the tangelo soda which was..."
Simone Cooper
"Recommended. The food fresh and delicious. crayfish ravioli dish of the night. Not too loud and loved the lighting. service very attentive and they..."
Tom Jones
"So me and my girlfriend was looking for a cute cafe to eat for brunch on a lazy Sunday, and ended up coming here to eat. Needless to say, this place..."
Gill Chang
"Ortolana is one of the rare few places that absolutely deserves every bit of the hype surrounding it. I was initially skeptical when I first read the..."
Kiwi Foodie
"Been here a few times and food is good ! Love the vibe esp in the summer ! My only pet hate is that The tables are way to close and feel like I am..."
Charissa
"Came here for lunch and had the Grapefruit Kingfish salad which was very fresh and nice, it was pleasant to look at too! beautifully decorated.  It..."
Sarah
"Ortolana is a rare breed of restaurant. It rates my top category of restaurants I'd move near. It's that good. I haven't been to Auckland before but..."
Anya Jenkins
"The tastes here are amazing love the complementary flavours each dish endures.. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to going back ..."
Sarah Leakey
"Ortolana is a gorgeous light-filled space with a menu that emphasises fresh produce (and big words). Staff are friendly and accommodating. Sparkling..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Had a lovely brunch :) They were so accommodating, my fiance is allergic to Egg and they made him a beautiful meal. I ordered a Pimms and i have to..."
Kannazawa
"My first visit to Ortolana was for a birthday coffee/lunch with the boyfriend and the second one was for a catchup with some old girlfriends...."
Grace Hall
"We have gone to Ortolana twice now – once for dinner and once for brunch. The food is great and tastes super fresh. For brunch I ordered the..."
Ashlee Mccormick
"Best restaurant we have been to in a long time. Food was fantastic, would go back again any day! Staff were very informative and the place is..."
Joe Bloggs
"The food was melt in your mouth and the service impecible. I love the complimentary sparkling water. The seafood and pasta is very light and fresh. ..."
Miss Surfer
"We brunched at Ortolana on Saturday morning. The food and ambience were fantastic, but the service is what really transformed our visit into a..."
Holly
"Like many restaurants in the area (apparently...), Ortolana does not take dinner reservations, so we turned up at 6.30pm to ensure a table. Though we..."
Peter North
"It has been my favourite place so far. Beautiful fresh quality food and friendly services. Portion is just right for girls but I knew some guys may..."
Diana
"This is the second time we have visited. It was wonderful.We were greeted by the chatty blonde Maître D who was informed and helpful with..."
Manoja St John
"What a hip bistro by the renowned hip group. Though it's hard to decode half the things on the menu, there is no questioning the food is divine. We..."
Monica
"Had an amazing dinner here! The food was divine, I had the beef carpaccio with beetroot which was incredibly tender and a generous portion for an..."
Charlie
"Fantastic food and great service.Went for dinner and was surprised at the relatively well priced menu, and even more so when the food came..."
Jake Wratt
"First time dining here with hubby after walking past it many a times whenever we are in the CBD. spatchcock - SUPERB! SUPERB! SUPERB! And the..."
Lynn Josephine Lim
"We have been for brunch and dinner and on both occasions it has been a fantastic experience. The food is fresh, well presented, and unique...."
Tristan Gielen
"Loved the entire experience here a couple of weeks ago – you can’t make a reservation so we just turned up on the off chance on a Friday night..."
Wolfie W
"Most amazing place ever. Superb food quality, professional customer service, High hygiene standard, fab location, what more could you ask for really!..."
Surferin
"Ortolana is delicious. I came here for breakfast on Friday, the restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere and decor, the staff are friendly and..."
Catherine Bannister
"Wow. If you're looking for an in your face dining experience don't go here. Ortolana is sneaky good, the food was clean and fresh but oh so tasty..."
Gus
"Food quite good and the location is nice. Be careful with the wines though - NZ already has some of the highest wine prices in the world (even though..."
Mab
"Came to Ortolana for brunch on a Sunday. Waiters/waitresses were really friendly and happy to explain the menu (although there were a few obscure..."
Himmy Lui
"Always wanted to try this place but never got round to it despite being smack in the middle of cbd, just behind britomart transport centre. After..."
Peifen Chua
"Great place to have a special evening! We sat at the lounge! Also more variety of food could add to the experience! However all the food and drinks..."
Juan Hazley
"Ortolana is a little slice of paradise in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Auckland City. The garden-esque surroundings are pretty and..."
EatsByZee
"Expensive - yes ish, Worth it? YES ! Service was amazing, food left me a bit hungry but superbly impressed by the presentation. Such on-point-ness...."
Maye Elle
"wonderful! My bf and I love this restaurant so much, it's very healthy and efficient! The verges are very fresh and..."
April
"Ortolana really is deserving of all of their amazing reviews. I'm always looking for new brunch places and have only heard good things about Ortolana..."
Rebecca Smith
"In an attempt to actually make sure we got in (this is another Hip Group place and as such doesn't take bookings) we went on a Monday night...."
Kristy Sorrell
"Since my first visit to Ortolana I have been back many times & it has never let me down. Breakfasts, a few celebratory birthday lunches, a food..."
Mairi Herbert
"Ortolana, situated amongst the garden-esque Pavilions complex is run by the same people that is behind the successful Takapuna Beach Cafe. Ortolana..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Ortolana – meaning market garden has indeed lived up to its name and raves, many of the ingredients I believe come from the Hip Group’s own..."
Two Honest Truths
"Ortolana easily makes it up my top 5 restaurant experience for the year. Both times that I have been here, the setting, food and service were..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"Amazing food, service and atmosphere. The house-made bread and ricotta gnocchi were delicious! Beautiful restaurant, lovely staff, can’t wait to..."
Whitney Newlove
"Keep seeing this place flow with people either for breakfast or lunch. We have had our breakfast and everything went great. We ordered folded eggs..."
pong pong
"Recommend by one of the colleague and went there yesterday. Had a seasonal grilled fish dish. The fish was cooked to perfection and the skin was..."
Ebrahim Bham
"Best place for coffee and brunch. Love the setting and the..."
Royal Reed
"A solid favourite for many years now. I went back after a long break and wasn't disappointed. Ricotta and asparagus gnocchi were..."
Mary Binney
"Went there for breakfast. The house bread and sour dough was really value for money and so tasty. The peanut butter and conserve was so..."
Serena Yeo
"Came in for breakfast- it’s a very cute restaurant. We were able to walk in and get seating for 2. They are able to accommodate to gluten free..."
Christina L.
"Cleanliness:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Customer service:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking:na Food..."
Hayley J
"Service was great, recommend to book beforehand. The lamb was tender and ricotta surprisingly complement the broccoli really well. Would love to dine..."
Sandra Aw
"Nice restaurant near downtown ferry terminal. Dishes are not 100% veg as the name could suggest, but they are rich of fresh ingridients. Beers are..."
Enrico Poli
"Friendly and intimate setting for a beautiful meal. We hosted a 21 person dinner here on a Friday night and the service was outstanding. The staff..."
Andrea Sergeant
"Highly recommended. Very friendly and appropriate service. Food is creative. The highlight is hazelnut paste with beef sirloin. I have never tasted..."
KEN CHEN
"Ortolana is our new favorite place. Their dishes are no old school. New ideas. New flavor profiles. Refreshing in taste and enjoyment. Love..."
Kevin
"Just lovely all around. The food was full of flavour - I had the potatoes and warehou fish with fried egg and salsa verde. The coffee was smooth and..."
Dalia Gala
"What an amazing find, the food was exceptional, the service was great, the tastes were divine! The ambience is super cool too, we had a beautiful..."
Janie Stone
"Haven't been here in years and it didn't disappoint. In fact, I think it's better than ever. Had the folded eggs on the recommendation of the waiter..."
Nicole S
"Had a vegetarian pasta today. It was so delicious! Liked how mint and peas match well. Staff is super friendly. Also the chef who made my pasta is..."
J
"We stopped here for lunch on a Saturday. It was surprisingly quiet. The pastries had been recommended to us however we ended up having pasta dishes..."
Ben Johnston
"Amazing brunch place with huge servings and bigger in taste. Coffee was also exceptional. Staffs are attentive and always around to serve and also to..."
Brian He
Der Metz
80/100 (4978 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Central European
German
Bar
Pub
European
Central European
German
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Meatballs
Schnitzel
Pork
Dumplings
Sit down
German
Central European
Bar
Pub
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Here's a tucked away little German restaurant that many seem to know about but I have only just discovered at Kohimarama called Der Metz...."
Elaine Yeoh
"We had the best experience in this beautiful German restaurant with ambience, authentic german food, German beer and best service, can't fault it and..."
Sawsan Nd Mohammad
"4.5 out of 5. First of, let me just say that this was probably the best dine I've ever had in this place since last year. Been here a few times and..."
Oriental Doll
"Best schnitzel ever!!!!! Amazing wheat beers as well. Perfect place.😀 great location too. I wanna try the special pork knee that looks delicious..."
Wanessa Ribeiro
"Charming German restaurant with excellent food and service. Exceptionally large meals, best to go withan empty stomach. The schnitzel is a must...."
Jason Lear
"Beware of the two portion schnitzel its absolutely and insane portion of food! Paprikaschnitzel with chips was good but i would definately go one..."
Flippynz
"Densely themed restaurant with great tasting food and friendly German wait staff. The location of the restaurant is a bit far from other restaurants..."
Floyd Moratti
"This place is a little hidden treasure in mission bay. My family have been coming here for a few years now, ever since we found it. It is huge..."
Mary Hodgson
"We ate here recently and now this place is my wife’s favourite restaurant. The schnitzels are so huge and cooked to perfection. Great price as..."
Josh MB
"I like the ambience and the german beer. The staff is friendly but just that tad bit impatient. Small things like that matter so many just need a..."
Rockran
"Der Metz is one of the only establishments that serves authentic German cuisine in a sit down environment in Auckland. The German decor, memorabilia,..."
Locavore
"Real German food and decor. It was just like I was back in Germany.This is the place to bring friends and family, especially kids who are..."
Robin Frankland
"Love the decor of this place it made me feel like I was overseas! The staff were lovely and accommodating of our requests. They recommended I try the..."
Linlin
"This place is great value for money. The pork hock can feed 3 to 4 people and it is truly amazing. The place is a bit small inside but they do have a..."
R-Dee Roche
"Being married to a german man, I was bound to be brought here sooner or later, and I have to say I really enjoyed it.I loved the "outdated..."
🌺Sindy🌺
"9 of us dined here today for lunch. On a Saturday. There was our table, and 3 other large groups there. The young waitress promptly took..."
Erin TwoCent Baldwin
"We came here for a family lunch as we are headed to Germany in June to see our family. Very authentic aura, music, set-up and outfits etc. The..."
Lana Maria Lazarevich
"Love the atmosphere of this restaurant. Been here few times, always get huge amount. But I certainly think it is a bit pricey. But, since its in good..."
Tina Sunjin Lim
"The schnitzel is to die for, and big potion sizes. Pork hock amazing, the next day too... Great service indeed. Would definitely go back..."
Theresa Coyle
"Quantity is definitely more prominent than quality at Der Metz.Been here 3 times with my German class, and each time the food was enjoyable..."
Vanessa Chong
"Odd additions to the menu, like lasagne, however overall hearty traditional German food and great beers, absolutely delightful waitress, great,..."
Liz Bradley
"My boyfriend wanted to take me here for a long time now since he says its the vest schnitzel in town. I totally agree after having dinner here. It..."
Ellynn
"Excellent service, great ambience and huge portions of food! We had the Pork Hock, Deutsche Platte, Chicken Schnitzel, Pork Spare Ribs, Chicken..."
888bing888
"Oh man!!! This is the second time I have visited here and I totally forgot how big their portions are! If you ever want to have some protein..."
Ethan Liaw
"Very pricey place. Not too bad overall. The sausages are good, but I felt like their sauerkraut was lacking. Their goulashuppe was very good to me,..."
Dannielle Andrews
"The waitress who took our order either forgot to put the order through or something went wrong so we had to wait ~50mins for our 2 mains. They did..."
TK Kim
"The ribs and chicken schnitzel were top class and very large portions. To much to finish in one sitting ( go hungry ).The ambiance was..."
Jóvan
"A wonderful time and wonderful foodService was fantastic German food is the best food you leave happy!I would recommend this..."
Kevin Berkahn
"As a german myself I loved the food! The portions are massive and it definitely stuffs you! We went at a pretty busy time of the day so we had to..."
Rena Holstein
"Visited a couple of weeks ago and everything was good, the staff were great , super friendly and keen to impress but what didn't impress was $24 for..."
Big Cheese
"Came with a fairly large group so we booked beforehand.We were welcomed once we entered and shown to our tables. The waitress was quite..."
Benedict Uy
"Service is great, portions are super big and the flavor is pretty pretty good :), the selection of German beers is ample and the decor is amusingly..."
Cesar Luis
"Oh boy! Been there few weeks ago with my partner. We ordered 2 pcs schnitzel which was really big portion and we shared. Barely can finish all the..."
ERicka Linz
"Great traditional German restaurant serving traditional German food. Decorated with various pieces of vintage German memorabilia (perhaps a bit..."
Jack Zhang
"we were a group of 4 who went there last night.  Loved the ambiance,  loved the section of German beers,  loved the food ; I had the pork belly..."
June Bartlett
"Wheelchair access is problematic both because of the size of the step up into the restaurant and the fact that you often need to get other dinners to..."
Janice Lester
"Always wanted to try this place so here I am on Thursday 24 November sipping on a nice cold German Schőfferhofer Hefeweizen ($11.00 for 500ml) -..."
David Purvis
"Great atmosphere good food as you expect from the menu but a wonderful surprise tonight was the outstanding child friendly staff After dinner..."
Fritha Hanning
"Good atmosphere and service. We got the beef schnitzel and it was delicious! The beer was very good as well. Good quality for an affordable price!..."
Boty
"It's my first time to come and dine in this restaurant. But I've heard things about their schnitzel. :) And so tonight I did give it a..."
Joseph Brian P. Lee
"This place is amazing! Little slice of German heaven!The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, everyone speaks German in there. Girls dressed..."
Cupy Dee
"fantastic little restaurant. Excellent Schnitzel and large portions. the starters are great too along with a wonderful selection of German beers, by..."
Seamus Donegan
"We have been here a number of times and never been disappointed. No it's not going to win any top awards and yes sometimes when it is very busy..."
Vanessa Hoath
"I have been here for dinner a couple of times and the food is always top notch. Always get the extra piece of schnitzel for $4! Make sure you book as..."
Hannah Gear
"I had dinner last night with a group of 11 friends at Der Metz and it was a great experience.The place looks very authentic, well furnished..."
Javier Yebenes
"First time here and wow the food was delicious, tasty and very authentic. Dishes are large so come hungry and beer comes in 1 litre steins. and The..."
Clancye
"Lovely evening out! fabulously big portions and good service. Very authentic we all German beer in steins, and all of the mains were very yummy...."
Cazza Holland
"We come here every couple months and I love this place!! and my boyfriend does too! it's his favourite place because it's the only place where the..."
Desiree
"When you're looking for quantity (but still want a touch of quality), this is your place. Order the pork hock for half the price of a fine..."
Kirsty Cardy
"Hubby (German) and I enjoyed a very authentic German schnitzel on Saturday night. Although the restaurant was full the service and meals were still..."
Della Bay
"Trying to find German cuizine in Auckland is harder than trying to find a needle in a haystack. I would love to say we stumbled upon this great..."
Melanie Steinkellner
"Love the chicken schnitzel with extra mushroom and pepper sauce. I know this is more of a sit down, enjoy the ambience and have a nice German beer..."
Ghoulnz
"Brought my family here last night for our Sunday dinner, and were pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. The restaurant was a bit on the quiet..."
Gentlepig
"Went here for a friends birthday dinner. We ordered the Paprika schnitzel, 1 piece would be ideal and 2 makes for a good lunch the next day, huge..."
Joseph Mavumkal
"This restaurant manages to capture the feel and the taste of Germany.  The food is hearty and delicious.  The portion sizes are massive which is a..."
Alexander Valentine
"Came here with a large group for lunch yesterday.  I've been to this restaurant many times for dinner, so it was quite a different vibe going..."
Rebben
"Really great place to try some authentic German food (my German friend agrees). I love their pork schnitzel - great portions!!!! And one of the only..."
Eli A
"Despite the slight long wait for the tables and food, it was well worth the wait because the food were delicious but a bit too much towards..."
Tan.ned
"if you love Schnitzel then you need to go to Der Metz, recommend you start with the smaller ones first, and build up to the full size..."
Neil Jones
"I went with two others on a Saturday night, when the restaurant was about two thirds full. There were only two front of house staff (both German, and..."
Bruce Cropper
"We went with a group of 20 people for my birthday last month. The food portion sizes were amazing, so much so that you could easily share one portion..."
Rachelle Roxburgh
"Love, Love, Love this place. Easy to find, food is fantabulous (and plentiful) so go there hungry. Service was fast and friendly. Oh and did I..."
Gyll King
"Oh, Der Metz...The food is pretty great most of the time. The service can be a bit, well, German at times; waitstaff in general..."
Jamie Blackman
"Our group of hungry friends is about to embark on our second "Great Schnitzel Challenge" and I can't wait. The first time was absolutely awesome! ..."
Steph
"Our family (2 adult daughters) went there last night. When inquiring about seating availability, staff member seemed rather brusque. Once seated, we..."
Merv Lowe
"I love Der Metz!Good atmosphere and I've always found the wait staff to be very friendly. Admittedly I have never been to Germany..."
Cameron
"Great food, enormous meals and fantastic range of German beer. Unfortunately they had only 2 waiting staff for a full restaurant with multiple large..."
Jonathon Bowie
"Very authentic German kitchen I would say. If you are from Germany, and you miss good sausages and Schnitzel, you will be happy here. Giant very..."
Peter Katelaan
"service is great!value for money, fantastic. the fact that its in a posh place but they are reasonable speaks volumes. the food was..."
Henward
"We had a table of 8 - which is a bit squishy in there but added to the atmosphere! We went with very high expectations (we called it the Great..."
Corinna
"Absolutely brilliant restaurant. It has become a favourite with us and we take all of our visitors from out of town as well.. can't recommend it..."
Konrad Konlechner
"Der Metz is a fantastic place for dinner we go there often.They have opened an Italian Restaurant next door which we have now been to 3 time..."
Rosemary
"With so few German restaurants in Auckland, this is a gem. They offer authentic German food which is really hearty and tasty. I can vouch for the..."
Rachel
"We ended up here on mothers day as Cafe on Kohi overflowing. We had no expectations and so were pleasantly surprised at the standard of the food..."
Ginny
"We had a dinner with friends as they wanna try german food. The restaurant located around mission bay, but not along side the beach, so it's easy to..."
Daniel Wang
"WIENER SCHNITZEL (aka Pork SCHNITZEL) & PORK HOCK - Recommended dishes here. The Pork Schnitzel portions are amazing and absolutely delicious...."
Ju W
"Wow... what an amazing place to eat... food coma guaranteed. Massive portion sizes (I reckon I would have struggled to get through the kids meal) -..."
Jakub Drobowiecki
"Good food, big portions, great atmosphere. We had a good time there and enjoyed our meals. The service was a little slow but understandably due to..."
Kristian Lange
"The pork hock and its egg noodles are so delicious, must try! The chicken schnitzel is tender also a good..."
Jess Z
"Food is great, the jägerschnitzel was delicious. Staff are very friendly. There are tables outside near heaters, which is a dog friendly area and..."
Juan Facundo Cuello
"I do love a good schnitzel Beer in 1L Steins German nicknacks on the walls What's not to like? Oh yeah, very well priced too, $34 for two giant..."
COOKING FOR SHMUCKS
"We ordered pork hock and beef with caramelised onions. The beef did not taste special, but I loved the sauce and mashed potato. The pork hock was..."
Lauren Son
"Germany food, nice environment. Main dish is..."
Hong Pan
"Excellent place. The meals are well portioned if you love a good large meal. ya gota try a wheat beer they are the..."
Gareth MacGregor
"The food is very good but the service was pretty damn bad. We were the first people and the restaurant was empty but we got the bread after we..."
Moe A
"On our pursuit to slowly tick off every Iconic Eat in Auckland, we came across Der Metz. We ordered the Schnitzel and the pork platter and both..."
Amindha Fernando
"Der Mets never disappoints with their range of great beers as well their epic menu. My group of 7 had 4 different beers each, Jägermeister shots,..."
Helge Maea
"Der Metz is a great local restaurant in Kohimarama everyone loves. It is great for couples, families, and groups. The portions are big and food is..."
javier yebenes
"One of my favorite German restaurants here in Auckland. Their German Radler is a must must must have.🍻🍺 Get that in their huge beer jug and you..."
Taz Karim
"Greattt authentic German restaurant. If you want a comfy and home type cooked meal then this is a perfect place to eat! Best selection of German..."
Jordan McFall
"Been coming to this place for about 15 years now and they consistently deliver quality every time. The schnitzels are all very good but they also do..."
Bojan Krtolica
"Wow what an experience! This took me to home cooked food from Austria. We got the Deutsch platter, pork hock and pork schnitzel along with a..."
Mark Hartfield
"A great atmosphere with amazing quality of food and beers. You get SO much for what you pay for. Make sure you have a massive appetite that will..."
Ali Alsaffaf
Aqua Cafe
77/100 (273 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vietnamese
Central European
Gluten Free Options
Vietnamese
European
Central European
Gluten Free Options
Café
European
Central European
Vietnamese
Cheap Eats
"Delicious food with friendly & hardworking staff. Great place for breakfast. Recommend trying the berry..."
Salah E. Mohamad
"OMG!! An abundance of food choices, 6 very hungry adults for breakfast. We all left very full and very satisfied, we will definitely go again. Have..."
Richard-Cherie Kerr
"An amazing place to visit anytime of the day for coffee and a sweet treat.. Your eyes will be looking around at an amazing selection of cakes and..."
Hung Tran
"A few people from work decided to go here on a Friday afternoon for lunch. We ordered our food in advance which was good so we didn't have to wait a..."
KG
"Frequented at this fine establishment today and what was found was extremely prodigious. I ordered the hash browns which came with an allocation of..."
Santosh Raul
"Get coffee for here occasionally. Coffee is always good. The barista is lovely. Have never had food here judging the regular crowd I'm sure its..."
I'm Hungry
"This establishment has an A rating.I've been to Aqua many, many times over the last decade.I called in yesterday morning for..."
Damian Rangi
"I hadn't been here for a while to today decided to go there for a post yoga breakfast. I turned up and saw a porridge and coffee for $10.50 deal..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"I really like this cafe. I eat out at cafes often. This one has a relaxing atmosphere away from the busy road and shopping hub of Newmarket. ..."
Vicki McCoy
"Food was delicious! We had the Hash Brown Combo which was a generous portion - really tasty, and the eggs on toast. The poached eggs were perfectly..."
Michael Engemann
"Coffee came out quickly and food was delicious! Great place to eat at for a quick..."
cheezo
"Have had the whitebait omelette twice now, it comes with hollandaise. Cooked beautifully! You’ll also get a good coffee here and lovely service...."
Fe Nar
"The lovely owner is so nice every time I come for a coffee. Look at this Sandwhich it’s so good! The amount you get is pure value and the taste..."
Sterling Arnet
"Aqua Cafe to the rear of the Olympic Pools in Newmarket serves AllPress Espresso and the staff is super friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed my soy latte..."
Taylar W
"Love the Aqua Cafe for coffee, brunch and lunch. One of the best spots in Newmarket for..."
Nick Tyrrell
"Enjoyed a lovely flat white with coconut milk. When she brought my breakfast she noticed my arm in a sling and kindly offered to cut my food for me...."
Cecilia Reader
"Lovly staff ,delicious food, and ... amazing coffee... ♡ thank..."
Keial
"Best Porridge & fruit ever. A relaxed café adjoining the Olympic pools - great for a post swim..."
Pete Husky
"We had a good lunch here before climbing up to the..."
Seacow Wheat
"Our go to cafe in Auckland..love the porridge and muesli... we always stay in the city when visiting but this cafe a..."
Allison Lawton
"Delicious food, the best Vietnamise rolls I had. After a swimming session, the best place to go for coffee, tea and..."
M. Lang
"Have been here a few times now and will continue to return.. From runny honey on 5 grain loaf after a hearty swim to a quick scone and coffee trip I..."
Kerin T
"I work nearby this place. I often come here for morning coffee and lunch. Apart from nice food that owner is an amazing person. Very friendly and..."
kenny gill
"It was my first visit even though I go to the pool regularly! The coffee was perfect (strong and hot) and the bagel with avocado, tomato and cream..."
Seamonkey L
"Location: very convenient within swimming pool facilities. Parking:off street parking available Staff: very friendly and considerate to customers..."
Avinash Karani
The Seafood Kitchen
76/100 (135 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Steakhouse
European
Asian
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Seafood
Steakhouse
Asian
European
Central European
Central European
Sit down
Steakhouse
European
Asian
Seafood
Central European
New Zealand
Reservations
Mid-range
"Friendly staff members, good and flavourful food. Reasonably priced with big potions. Their 'small beginning' portions are as big as a meal; and..."
Alex Tjahjana
"Seafood chowder was full of large chunks of fresh seafood and even a huge scallop - great value. Unfortunately it was pretty much unseasoned, but you..."
Yan
"Somewhat expensive, but very crispy chips are a bonus, as is the range available - it's surprising how hard it is to get seafood in the middle of..."
Andrew Johnson (AJ)
"The fish & chips lunch special was good value. Good portion fish in a light but crispy beer batter seasoned perfectly and served with tartar sauce...."
Helen N
"Very good fresh food freshly made surf and turf very good stake , fish and buy crispy chips 🍟 and cheap to..."
Rick de ronde
"Neat little shop with a tasty menu. We always go for the mussels from here as they are done nicely. Sometimes they even have the Singaporean Chilli..."
Nikhil D'Souza
"Service was excellent with the most friendliest staff! My friends and I were impressed as it was our first time at 'The Seafood Kitchen' our food..."
Shivanie Hansen
"The friendly staff helped me choose the Seared Scallops, which were served with grilled chorizo on a bed of mash and a tasty wafer of crispy cheese..."
RedNectar (RedNectar)
"I don’t know why the reviews are so bad on here. I had the Fish & Chips lunch time special and was Fantastic!! Great size portion, good value and..."
k2damen
"Had fish and chips for lunch here, fish was great size, staff were lovely and it was delicious. Chips were great too and well cooked, will be back..."
Katie L
"Fish burger beyond satisfying. Good balance of salad, sauce, soft bun and honestly more terakihi fillet than you..."
theovertaker40
"Had surf & turf as recommended by the staff and it was delicious! Will definitely return for another plate..."
Clyn T
Carinthia Restaurant
75/100 (91 ratings)
Restaurants
Austrian
Hungarian
European
Central European
German
Dinner
Lunch
Cakes
Schnitzel
"Went there last night. Absolutely awesome, authentic Austrian food. One thing I rarely do is have desert but at Carinthia I just couldn't go past the..."
Dave Longland
"i recently move local to Carinthia. Im a fan. I take the kids for an early dinner, we have good service, the best food and handy to home, what more..."
Sam Bowen
"Great service, loved the atmosphere and the pork hock was..."
Karen Purnell
"It was an amazing experience. I am German and I can say the food was so good, it reminded me of home. I will definitely come back and have more of..."
Timon Gnalemad
"Dropped by for coffee and a toasted sandwich at lunch time. Efficient service. Pity the dinner service has..."
TheGoodKiwi Nz
"Easy to miss if you're not sure where they are, keep an eye out for the driveway entrance as there is a fair number of parking spots there. Came for..."
Benedict Uy
"A basic 'no frills' place with large tables seating 8 to 10 people, plastic table cloths.  Decor is a bit dated but looks clean and uncluttered. A..."
Pauline Bennett
"Carinthia is rather out-of-the-way at Glendowie. I was there with friends for a shared dinner - beer, smoked pork sausages with potato salad & bread,..."
STRADS
"It's a raining Sunday so of course we need something sweet to deal with the "blue".. this place offers a good selection of cakes and pastries, and I..."
Christian
"We just ate breakfast here. The portion sizes were good the food well cooked. It is reasonable value for money and we'll definitely be back...."
Local Foody
"We have eaten at Carinthia twice recently and enjoyed both occasions. The service was friendly and the wait staff very helpful in explaining the..."
Peter Sefton
"Quite casual - almost a pub type feel to it, but pleasant enough. The crumbed Schnitzels are really big sizes and taste great; I haven't tried many..."
MrGodHimself
"Good beer and nice atmosphere, but I'd prefer other restaurant near by, Der Metz. Snitzel has no sauce, and fries are very dry. Food is very average...."
Jk
"Good choice of food - not just stodgy German fare. Really interesting twists on what I had previously encountered by way of Schnitzel.Nice..."
Hanno Schoonraad
"One of our favourites ! Great atmosphere, great food....saurkraut great, desserts are world class, beer is so good, schnitzels are yum, german..."
Antonia Hannah
"The place was re opened a few months ago and now the atmosphere is more cosy and authentic. Real Austrian food, hand made dessert, and a good choice..."
Dmitry Konovalov
"Very pleasant experience in here. Good food typical Austrian cuisine. The deserts are great. Nice environment. great draft beer. reasonable..."
Dimitrios Konstantopoulos
A & J Cafe
74/100 (890 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Central European
European
Central European
Café
Central European
European
Cheap Eats
"Recommend by my friend, and the date scone was really yummy, cafe also very nice. Very busy on the weekend, wanna try more food next time. Will..."
Nadia
"Went for a hot chocolate which tasted really nice. The view is very pretty as it located near the marina. The downside is that it was quite packed...."
Nyasha Makunga
"Such amazing cabinet range! I highly enjoyed their gluten free white chocolate brownie and almond piece. Satisfied my dessert cravings. Will defs be..."
Navdeep
"Had lunch here :) lovely spot looking out at the marina. Omelette was massive, tasty and chicken pot pie was yummy. Food arrived promptly and staff..."
Tasha Rawiri
"Have been here a few times and it's a fantastic place for a catch up or just to chill out. The cafe overlooks a scenic half moon bay. The..."
I_like_pickles
"Date scone was top notch, bagel was great and coffee hit the spot. Nice location and views. Staff were friendly but under the pump as the cafe was so..."
Troy Bilbrough
"We absolutely ADORE this cafe. Definitely spoilt with the options in the cabinet and the amazing view of the marina!My sister ordered the..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Mum said meet Ara-Tai over the phone so was thinking I was going to have Thai food. But it's a Asian cafe . Large cafe , nice outlook of marina...."
Anna45452000
"Great big breakfast. Nice location. Service was good. If they added black pudding it would be just about perfect :) and would get a 5..."
Glen Andrews
"What a great place for Brunch! After a morning of taking family photographs at Eastern Beach we all headed for Ara-Tai Café for Brunch on the..."
John N Janice Cook
"Ara-Tai at Half Moon Bay has established as a popular spot among local people, not just because of its food, but of the beautiful view. I was there..."
STRADS
"Nice cafe in a nice setting, staff were all friendly and served us quickly, had a pie and a Panini which were both good, coffee and hot chocolate..."
Lewola16
"Great atmosphere ,great parking.family friendly and spacious cafe with great views. Great quality food and priced ok. Best tasting Coffee a little..."
Barb&Ted
"The staff are pretty friendly, and the cafe is gorgeous, especially with the view. Ara-Tai has plenty of reviews already, so I think I'll move..."
Cheapster
"Came here for brunch with some friends one morning. It was quite busy for a Monday morning! I had the chicken and mushroom filo which was delicious..."
Mun Clair
"A nice cafe by the water. Spacious, clean and tidy. Came on a weekend lunch time, the queue to order the food was very long but the wait for the food..."
Candii Cao
"Have been here several times, always enjoyed it. Great place - sometimes very busy. I would recommend choosing something out of the huge..."
Alexandra Perkins
"Busy Saturday as we went during the peak hour for brunch. Place was buzzing but we managed to find a table. Ordered the creamy mushroom and rosti..."
C & J
"Coffee was really bad, it tasted burnt and rough. Got an iced mocha and it had so much vanilla powder that it was thick and too sweet. On the other..."
Joli Wong
"A quick stop became more like a sleep over, me and my partner really enjoyed Ara-Tai Cafe. We went for the cabinet food, generous size i must say and..."
Vinny
"The best eggs-benny in HMB. Definitely worth visiting on a sunny day to sit outdoors and enjoy the scenery. Staff are always friendly and the..."
Andy Underwood
"We absolutely loved it  - I ordered Toast with sides chicken, Hash browns, mushrooms & bacon.  The chicken was superb and the food done to a high..."
Sonja Kempen
"Brought the family and the in laws here for brunch. First time trying out this place and was very impressed. Ordered the creamy mushroom and it was..."
Jeremy W
"Went here with my mom and grandma and everything was just delicious. The view is just amazing. We just opted for cabinet food and they had a very..."
Michelle
"I absolutely love their burger and fries here!!! The mocha needed a bit of work but other than that the burger was so delicious even though it was so..."
Maria
"I came here for lunch with a friend. There were friendly staff however there wasn't as many options to choose from than I expected and it felt a bit..."
Rachel
"We had a very pleasant lunch here last Sunday (15th June). Hubby had corn fritters which he said were very good but could have done with some relish..."
Karen Adams
"We love coming here- it's our local. The coffee is consistently excellent (nice and strong) and yummy cabinet food (mmm caramel crumble slice)...."
Alison S
"Wondering if the negative reviews on here are from competition. They really don't stack up.We often visit Ara-Tai and the food and coffee are..."
Anna Mccrossan
"As an ex restaurateur I was amazed at some of the reviews for this establishment. Such contrasts! All I can say that they must have addressed the..."
Brian Gilliland
"Went to this Restaurant today with our Seniors from Church after a nice ferry ride from Britomaart. We phoned this morning to confirm a booking we..."
Bev Lochead
"We came here for Sat breakfast around 10am! I ordered the bacon eggs and mushrooms on hash brown, Wifey had the mushrooms on toast, and my girl had..."
Halfpie Job
"We went to Ara-Tai for Sunday brunch a few weeks ago, after recommendation from a friend. My husband ordered eggs Benedict, I had full English...."
Sharon Gabriel
"I really like this cafe for its coffee and date scones. I have never ordered more than that but many people do and always appear quite satisfied. The..."
Fiona
"I have been there twice in the past 3 weeks both a weekday and weekend and have found the cafe to be exactly what a cafe should be. Comfortable,..."
Petra Schendelaar Kemp
"Just had lunch at Ara-Tai Cafe - excellent service, and friendly staff. Coffee is wonderful - BUT the best item was the Corn Fritters - they were the..."
Dyann Calverley
"This place is so nice for a sunny morning brunch! We had a quick lunch here and the view was stunning. we got the chicken pot pie as well as the..."
Simonie Lam
"Full marks for Ara Tai! There wasn’t one thing I didn’t love about my time at Ara Tai. Getting there was easy, parking was easy to find. There..."
Liz Scott
"Lovely views looking over Half Moon Bay Marina. Plenty of parking around in the weekends. Best to book a table for large groups as it can get quite..."
William Lin
"okay cafe, though quite pricy. Their pork belly sandwich was bland and definitely needed some seasoning, and their matcha latte wasn't that good, but..."
ren g
"Came for lunch on a weekday and it was busy enough to have a buzz but not packed. Service was quick and attentive. My flat white was really good and..."
Fiesole Marks
"Excellent location with a lovely view. Good food and..."
TheNZLILY
"Great cafe near the marina, popular with the locals. I have been here many times and always enjoy the vibes and views in summer. Prices are..."
Henry Gao
"Great service and food. Gluten free options..."
Slaine NZ
"Tried their matcha green tea frappe and also their iced latte today. The iced latte tasted good at the beginning, but near the middle and end had..."
Wilson Shum
"Recently organised a group brunch here, great service with friendly staff, good food selection, and an excellent view over the..."
Chele Maxwell
"Well deserved 5 stars. The food and coffee is great, great service and atmosphere. We will most definitely visit..."
Ayman Franso
"Very tasty egg bene, will come back trying out more items on the..."
Tracy X