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Portofino
82/100 (1572 ratings)
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"Being an Italian food lover I have to say I love this restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed and staffs are so friendly and patient. Went there for a..."
Rhea
"Best Italian..."
Neha Mahabir
"Great food and good customer service. The only downside was the spaghetti marinara I ordered was too bland and lacks of flavor. The others were..."
Oriental Doll
"Nice $20 lunch menu, many options to choose from. Good food but small portion. Ordered Pollo Milanese (Fried Chicken). Went in on my birthday for..."
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"Food here was delicious, had a lot of vegetarian options for my girlfriend and her brother. Amazing staff very nice and friendly. The ambience is..."
Gurvez
"I absolutely love this place 😍 me and my partner always go here when we’re around the area. The chicken risotto is our favourite and we also..."
Sara Khandan
"Took my girlfriend for a date night and had an amazing experience. Super friendly staff and service, fast orders. Amazing service, nice and warm..."
Luron Iosefa
"It’s always exciting to try new eateries in Auckland, but once in a while, we like to visit the old haunts. Why? Because... nostalgia. Because..."
Husk Creative
"we had our anniversary dinner here. Such a lovely place to be in on ur special day. food was just amazing and ambiance was perfect for us. This water..."
The Food Lover
"A delicious Italian meal on the coast.Service: 8/10After being seated, we were brought the menus and water. The waiter tried his best..."
Grace Huang
"Came back to this place after a few years and I feel like they have stepped up their game majorly. Food was great, and they were accomodating in..."
Sunaina Goundar
"Went this afternoon. Food was good. No complaints although the mains did take quite some time to come after our entree for a quiet day..."
FoodieBeast
"Came in yesterday for a late birthday dinner. We got a window seat and I loved the view. Staff were really friendly and penne tasted very saucey...."
Rosanne Choy
"Great Italian food - pasta and chicken breast is amazing. Fast and efficient service ! Really enjoyed the experience. Definitely will be back...."
Grace Mascarenhas
"Walking in the breeze of windsDint know it was time for lunchNumber of restaurants... hard to choose but stopped right infront of..."
Aima Rosmy Sebastian
"This is by far the best Auckland Portofino.The staff are friendly and never have any problems accomodating my requests from sitting areas to..."
Paloma
"Be prepared to wait a little while especially if it's a bit busy but you can enjoy the ambience in the meantime. The staff are friendly and on their..."
Vita
"Great ambience, views and I like the environment's design. It was a cold day, but the restaurant was warm inside so I had a comfortable time dining..."
Rachel
"The night this cold reminds me of the last time on mission bay with winter breeze, delicious pasta, dim light and cocktail. These may seem like odd..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Had dinner with my mum here one night and enjoyed each moment of it . Food was good , service was great and the atmosphere nice and relaxing . Would..."
Alexandra Hansen
"I went here with my partner just to have a nice night out and boy did we the food was amazing the atmosphere great the service really good and so..."
Charlotte Banks
"Popped in here for a quick lunch, however it is now my boyfriend's favorite restaurant. The restaurant was pretty empty and we were served..."
Farah Mohammed
"Great spot for a meal and catch up with friends or family. Dining space has large windows for views of mission bay. We sat in one of the booths which..."
I_like_pickles
"We came here on a weekday for lunch and the restaurant was almost dead. Very very quiet. Service was average and waitress seemed impatient. Weird..."
Aimee.
"I am a big fan of Italian food and Portofino is my place to go whenever I crave Italian. The food is amazing and never disappoints me. the portion..."
HRS
"Huge portions. Nothing extraordinary taste-wise. Tidy and spacious dining area. Staff were okay. I paid 89 dollars for 2 - a bit pricey considering..."
Benz Chan
"Only had their takeaway as they are right around the corner from home, but the spaghetti bolognese and carbonara are killer. Perfect for movie night..."
Izabella Pinker
"Salmon pizza with green leaves on top also ordered salmon egg omellet!! My most 2 fav dish with Salmon. Will have to come back and try other dishes..."
Slow Chow
"My go to Italian restaurant. Definitely make the most amazing pasta. Lovely staff and great service too. Usually go to this restaurant when I need a..."
ChiChi Vareeroy
"We got the Spaghetti Marinara, pollo pizza and penne pollo- Loved every bite i had - pene pollo was nice and creamy with lots of..."
Eda Huang
"This restaurant has been in Mission Bay for years & years. Mostly exactly what you see is what you get. The menu hasn't changed but they have..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"overall great the food was to die for,i recommend any of the pizzas,the service was outstanding i was never short of water,overall it was a good..."
John
"We stopped into Portofino for dinner last week, I had the gnocchi which turned out to be a crazy big portion, I couldn't finish it but it was really..."
Kate
"Very nice dinner i had here. everything tasted very nice and fresh. The olive oil they have on the table is amazing!Would definitely come here..."
Bryan Chan
"Their chicken risotto is one of the nicest I've had in a while. The portion is huge and very tasty. Portions of mushrooms and chicken were generous..."
Pineapple San
"We found the food in Portofino pretty good and reasonably priced, so we kept going back for lunch again and again. The service is also very good and..."
Urszula
"Great food service and location. I have been a regular here for 6 years and although I have a portofino within walking distance I will drive to..."
Haydn Brons
"Food - 4/5Drinks - 4.5/5Service - 5/5Overall, lovely. We often hop in for lunch. The ambiance is nice and service is always..."
LoveEatLive
"We are celiac, dairy free and IBS. We enjoyed a delicious meal, accompanied by attentive service. After hearing of our food restrictions, the owner..."
Eddie Jensen
"Went here for lunch on a summer day, it was busy but the waiter managed to find us seats. The service was good & so was the food. My food took a bit..."
Evaline Shandil
"Stopped by for a lunch, lovely service and a great view to dine over. The food came out quickly - we both ordered the seafood marinara which had a..."
Sophia O-W
"Excellent Italian restaurant if you want to ball out fancy for a special occasion. The dishes are very large and in good portion and comes with a..."
Navneel Naicker
"My friends & family hosted a surprise party for me here. The staff were amazing and so accomodating. The waiter knew what everyone ordered, saving..."
Ashley
"Came here for dinner on a Saturday night around 6:30pm and much to my surprise it was not busy at all, which I liked. However, it did start to get a..."
Mun Clair
"Great service and delicious food, had no troubles tailoring a dish to a vegans dietary requirements and is in such a beautiful location for a..."
Danni 'Switches' Busch
"Great setting in Mission Bay!Food is amazing. Service is good.Garlic bread is nothing special.They need to do something special on the..."
Miraaz Peerbhai
"Amazing beef stake! Very juicy ribeye with wonderful mushroom sauce. Reasonable price with satisfied serving size. Ummm ... I have to achieve 140..."
Michelle Hwang
"We went after sunday lunch time. Late afternoon, early evening. Best time to go there as there are not a lot of people and thus service is good and..."
Lee
"Came here with no booking on a Saturday night. Even though it seemed busy, they had a table available and we were taken to it. The restaurant had a..."
Essenity
"Awesome food and service The wait staff is very cool,friendly and at the same time very professional .We loved the prawn starter on..."
Globalfoodlover
"They had a less than $20 deal for their meals. Good service and a nice selection of dishes on the menu. I went with a clam spaghetti. It..."
Benedict Uy
"Came as a party of 5 and was served by a friendly and professional waitress. Vegetarian choices were available and delicious, but most of us had..."
Bo
"Really lovely place to go too most of the food was nice and delicious, margarita pizza was really bland and also the lasagna, the pasta dishes were..."
Jrdy
"Super friendly staff with over-achieving standards! Top quality food guys! Clean environment and good ambience! Great to take the family! Will..."
Rohit Victor
"The best pasta I've ever had ! I'd highly recommend this restaurant to all foodies. Not only the food but the service you receive is exceptional. You..."
Nadine Tupua
"The pasta here are really good and the portions are so big I usually can't finish. The service is pretty good, especially if it's a quiet weeknight...."
Misty
"Love this place and great location too! The pizzas, pastas and seafood are amazing. Especially the chicken fettuccine. Great service and great lunch..."
Ceciline Thai
"Have been dining at Portofino for 12 years and I cannot seem to get enough. I keep going back for more. Perfect summer venue to grab a quick bite. My..."
Leila Khan
"Portofino has got to be one of my favourite restaurants! It is a little pricy, and my usually over there is the chicken fettucine which according to..."
Mili Goswami
"This is a cool dining place in a great corner location. The food is overall good and the dessert is interesting. The ambience reflects a good dining..."
#1
"my family of 4 came last Friday for dinner. We were greeted warmly and were given a table close to fireplace cause hubby requested for it. The staff..."
Nirupa Lal
"Always the best dining experience. Food is always to a high standard as is the service (the funny indian waiter with the beard makes it all..."
James E
"Came here on a Friday evening and wasn't too busy. Staff were really nice, letting us choose where we wanted to sit and were quick with service. We..."
Hannah
"Great food as per usual. Recommend all the rigatoni pastas and the lasagna :). Also worth trying the Toblerone cocktail if your into milky alcoholic..."
Tan.ned
"I went to portofino mission bay on the 27th of January with a few friends for a get together we were greeted at the door by a young man that was..."
Stefan Stojkovski
"Great ambience, fine dining. We had a table for 7ppl and all of us felt satisfied. At an average price of $28.50 per head isn't on the cheapest but..."
Kulbhushan Joshi
"i went here for my birthday & the place was empty. i must admit im not exactly sure why? the staff were friendly the food was good (and it was..."
Desiree
"Last Saturday highlighted the weather we have all been missing. The sun was out and so was everyone in Mission bay. A couple of friends and..."
Two Dark Coffees
"My friends and I had a lovely time at Portofino Mission Bay. Entering the restaurant was confusing as nobody greeted us at the door, but once we had..."
@KeraBearEats
"Good service. Excellent food.I have been going there for years and I will continue to do so.I love their garlic breads, it's to die for...."
Sonali Makanjee
"We enjoyed marinated feta (delicious), chilli pizza bread, marinara and another seafood pasta dish for lunch at Portofino.Polite, prompt..."
Rob Ford
"Quite impressed. Had the seafood risotto and my partner had the fettuccine. Was very nice. Only downside was that we were seated next to a table of..."
Ancelin Colls
"Why aren't more people taking advantage of $20 lunches? The place was very quiet for lunch on a Monday and it was quite a lovely day. I had the..."
Whoa Nelly
"This place is great - always..."
Shane Bradley
"An authentic Italian restaurant built on the viaduct avenue. Love the food here and the extensive menu giving you a wide range to choose from; be it..."
Kshitij Garg
"Can't get a better spot than Mission Bay. Our usual end of year restaurant and not disappointed. The Eye fillet was a perfect medium/rare. Tiramisu..."
Ian
"Good food and good vibe. Virgin margarita was okay but the cannelloni ricotta e spinaci was my favorite - cheesy and not overpowering. Salmon pasta..."
Shadiya Shaleen
"Are you in Auckland New Zealand and in Mission Bay. Try this cozy Italian place called Portofino, their food ambience and service is amazingly..."
CHRISTY BALDONADO
"This is some of the best food I have ever had. The staff were super friendly and did an amazing..."
The Elite Friends
"We come here often for lunch and dinner, the service is always excellent, atmosphere is very good. The food is fantastic and so yummy. Thankyou to..."
Tusie Dangen
"Portofino restaurant was very busy before level three lockdown. My children love to dine there. Hopefully there can survive through the pandemic. ..."
I H
"Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here! Service was outstanding, the staff were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable (we had 2 coeliacs in our group)...."
Cate McCallum
"Great food and service, loved the place and..."
Hitesh Patel
"This place is amazing! 15 years since our first dinner here, and we are keep coming back. The staff are always welcome us with a smile, and kindness...."
Ildikó Juhász
"Food was very nice. Ordered off the $20 lunch time menu. Lots to chose from. Soft drink price a bit steep..."
caroline dillon
"Nice and cosy restaurant right at mission bay. Easy stroll along the beach after a family meal. Good food, plenty of space. Highly..."
MW Goh
"The restaurant is in a great location, atmosphere is good. We went on the night before mothers day and the place was very crowded, staff looked a bit..."
Andy Garcia
"Really delicious food and quick service! The staff were super nice too and checked on us regularly! amazing location with lots of seating space..."
Mansha Dubey
"Good portion size of meals. Friendly staff. Would highly..."
Edwin Saldanha
"Me ain’t Italian but this one looks like Italian real cuisine. The owner is Italian, no surcharge on public holidays, price not cheap but food was..."
浩哥-奥克兰
"very delicious,and service is comfortable. Especially the pizza was very unique. but only the drink “Italian ice tea”tastes like Nestle ice..."
Ellen Y
"On top of the already delicious food, and atmosphere, the service from the attendee Aman, was second to none. He was the perfect amount of..."
Jessica Harwood
The Landing Restaurant & Bar
81/100 (606 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
Bar
Seafood
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Fish & chips
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Sports bars
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
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Mid-range
"My husband and I Came here for a drink and snacks with a friend. The bar was quiet on a Saturday afternoon but the weather was terrible. I had a..."
Hilary Campbell
"Located near the wharf in a quiet corner , the Landing is a decent pub which offers meals and drinks. While the ambience is average, the food and..."
Food Expert Puru
"The food were amazing! 10/5, would definitely come back with more friends. PS: That cute Asian waitress should get a raise for her great smile...."
Jay
"Celebrated my 29th birthday here and the staff was really nice and friendly. The ambience of the pace is great and child-friendly. The food served..."
Rhea Kirstienne Chang
"On our way to dress mart in Onehunga we came across this restaurant and bar Oysters for $15 a dozen, yumyum so we fried oysters instead of having raw..."
Quan
"Portions are suitable for pricing. My table favourite was the steak meal. Fish&chips was very average, especially from a seafood restaurant? The..."
Charli Naufahu
"Good service and nice seafood menu to choose from. Calamari was tasty and fresh. Plenty big enough for a lunch. Definitely returning to this..."
Egon Ronnie
"TLR&B is a place has a beautiful dining room and on the other side of the building, there's a really nice looking bar. We've dined here as a family..."
Vitale Eti
"Celebrated a big "0" birthday on the 6 June in the newly renovated function room at the Landing Restaurant and Bar. The organisation was spot on and..."
Jenna Turton-Lane
"I almost don't want to write a review of this place. I've been here maybe a dozen times over the last little while. It's really good for a casual..."
Richard Sharpe
"We have been, as a Company, to The Landing Restaurant 3 times now, the last time being 10th December & the experience has been outstanding. The..."
Lesley
"We have had 2 special celebration functions at the Landing in the last 18 months. The last being on Saturday 2 November 2013. The staff were..."
Brenda Woolly
"We enjoyed another visit to The Landing in Onehunga last night.A drink in the sports bar and a meal in the adjacent restaurant went well. This..."
Andy Anderson
"We came here to treat my Dad for father's day as he'd talked about coming here for a long time. The food was fantastic, we ordered the seafood..."
Naomi Austin
"Went there on a cold, raining Sunday night and the atmosphere was amazing. We sat next to the fire and told if its too hot they could turn it down..."
Nicky Clark
"Attentive service despite the wait staff having to also look after a large table. I had the crispy skinned snapper. It was served on a bed of mash..."
Rebecca Keesing
"Very good dinner here recently. Had a large group and they accomodated us very well. I found it kind of funny that one of the guys working there..."
Jesse James .
"Had lunch here today and it was lovely sitting by the fire. The waitress was very attentive and friendly and the food was good. Opted for the $20..."
Leanne Taylor
"What a fantastic venue - cool atmosphere and the food was great! I overheard that the owner was putting a lot of work into the place and i must say..."
Roz8
"Once we had entered the restaurant we were greeted by a very friendly waitress, taken to our table and we were well lokked after.Although the..."
Isaac Valach
"Food selection not that much but it’s all delicious and big portion. Their scallop wrap in bacon is a must try dish! Tried their weekly special..."
Krys
"A great little restaurant in a lovely location and with a wonderful vibe. Not to mention the best meal I've had on my trip. Also very convenient from..."
Sam Sartor
"Great restaurant in an unlikely location. Tastefully decorated (in marine theme), friendly and quick service, deliciously fresh food beautifully..."
Devorah Veiner
"Staff was friendly and accommodating. The oyster doesn’t taste like its fresh and less lunch option when we went there for lunch. Seafood chowder..."
Ghe Rosales
"Lovely and friendly staff. Didn't have to wait to long for our food and everything tasted Absolutely delicious. Cozy atmosphere family friendly and..."
Josephine Tali
"Nice relaxing atmosphere, oyster size was a little disappointing for the price you pay but scallops wrapped in bacon were on point, lamb rack and..."
Wiremu Roberts
"My compliments to the cook this evening, a really great meal. My friends and I ordered the Lamb Shank, Chicken Alfredo, Snapper and Scoliosis..."
Miriama Patterson
"This place is great - firstly the server was so friendly and nice, made us feel very welcome. The food was great, our steaks were all perfectly..."
jody hindt
"Hadn't been there for a while but have to say the food was pretty good and price not to bad. Will definitely go..."
Martin Park
"Great steak, great..."
Wyns Yu
"Booked online for lunch on a Tuesday. Turned up to find the restaurant was actually closed until dinner on Tuesdays. Spoke to bar staff and this is..."
Anita Gamble
"Went on a cold winter night and it was very warm. Amazing food and service. Highly recommend the steak, snapper and chips. Huge portion size and..."
Marina Paul
"Snapper fish and chips were delicious and the portions are big! Bring your stomach and have an excellent..."
Mike Bloemen
"For people familiar with driving through Onehunga to and from the airport, their eyes usually notice the dozen oyster specials advertised, so it was..."
Taylar W
"Stopped here while in the area. My first time here. We sat in the bar area. There is a restaurant. I had fish and chips for $18 and I had a huge..."
Kris
"Group of 9, staff were great. Food was..."
Hula Polima
"Really nice inside, dont be fouled by the menu only saying bar snacks as they were decent portions and we were all stuffed after. Pics show the fish..."
lea wilson
"Lovely dinner, had pan fried snapper and it was delicious. Everyone at the table had a nice meal too. Only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 was we..."
Karen Day
The Cut Restaurant & Bar
81/100 (782 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Juice & Smoothies
Chowder
Tapas
Burger
Juice & Smoothies
Ice Cream
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Scallops
Risotto
Salmon
Sit down
New Zealand
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Validated Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"29th February 2020The food was alright, but they served bigger portions than usual so that was a plus.Loved the chowder and the..."
Maricor Sunga
"I went for lunch and I had their Chicken Korma. It was the best Chicken Korma I have ever tried in NZ. Looking forward for dinner, which will be..."
Rajvir Uppal
"Good service, the food is OK. Good place for casual dining, family/friends gathering. Kids friendly (They have kid menu, but not on their website)...."
Karen Chung
"We've been to The Cut 3x now. Twice for Christmas and once for Valentines. The Christmas Day lunch is amazing, the food is really good. At $139 it is..."
Charlotte
"Love this place. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. I like the lamb a lot, have went back for many times...."
Kat
"Came here with my fiance and another couple for dinner yesterday. We were pleased that they had happy hour for drinks till 7pm. We ordered the..."
Auds
"The oysters were lovely (both baked and raw). The steaks were tender and cooked to perfection. The stand out was the cheesy cauliflower side. Service..."
Ghoulnz
"Service was great and food well presented . Plenty of drinks optionsGood range of food. Value the money and used 1+1 offer. Highy recommended..."
Dipen Sharma
"Service is 5 star and the menu is nice. We ordered market fish which is hapuka and the seafood soup. Market fish is average but the chowder taste..."
April
"Good breakfast buffet with many options including continental. There are cold meats and different kinds of yogurt aswell as breads. Theres only one..."
Khaleesi
"Great food, ambiance and service.I went with my family and everyone very much enjoyed their food. We tried the eye fillet, ribeye, lamb,..."
Wapatino
"Unexpected very busy dinner time, this 5 stars are for the team whom handle it REALLY Well.Hats off to the team especially Raissa and..."
Jun S
"Witnessed someone fall of their chair and almost start abusing the employees here, think they handled it well, service was good and food good..."
Jamie Li
"The food was delicious, the ambience was superb and the service was excellent. The steak and asparagus were nicely seasoned and everything was..."
Lala
"Food was decent, but in my opinion overpriced. Service was nice and prompt, and the environment is also pleasant. We ordered the share platter; the..."
Naufrage-
"Almost Better than Jervois Steakhouse. Price and value wise the food exceeds jervois steak house when paired with entertainment book. The..."
Tony Ma
"THE BEST lamb I've ever eaten! It was recommend to us by one of the waiters and he was really helpful! The lamb was so soft ~ it was hard to stop..."
Tan.ned
"I didn’t really know about The CUT restaurant until I was tasked with locating a restaurant near my workplace.Definitely a..."
Medium_Rare
"I went with first table (50% discount on the food bill) voucher which I bought for $10. I was welcomed by this lovely and friendly staff and she..."
Jay
"Came here for their restaurant month 3 course dinner! There weren't many people when we got here but more and more started coming later in the..."
Jason Zhang
"Came here for their $55 three course menu for Restaurant Month with a friend!For entree we had the Pork Spare Ribs and Seafood Chowder. The ribs..."
Oksana Zhang
"Don't forget to bring your ID coz it's a bistro. I had to return home to grab my ID coz the waiter said I look like 16 ... Wagyu beef burger was..."
Mindylow_
"Ok so one word wow!!!amazing food and omg amazing coffee. Thanks for a very nice brekky. Compliments to the chef and thank you for the lovely..."
Adline Shandil
"I treated my partner to a weekend in the city and dinner here for his 40th birthday, the service was great, with generous sized starters.  Our mains..."
Sarah Clarke
"Very good option for breakfast (Buffet) wide variety in breads,smoothies,fruits,cereals.Smoke salmon and cheeses.Dilmah selection Teas and Great..."
Sandri
"The cut is top quality fine dining with the prices to reflect it. The food was very nice but for the price and style of the restaurant that when..."
Neil Jones
"My group fined here tonight as part of our farewell NZ dinner. We were in a private area which was appreciated. Salads, main courses, and deserts..."
Robert S
"The breakfasts here are really good!! A lot of fruit, smoothies and Different types of bread. The place is very nice and the staff too...."
Ximena
"Good Food. We started off with a small bottle of NZ sparkling wine which was very good. Our meals of pork belly and steak were good. $5 each for..."
Yum
"We had Christmas lunch here on Christmas Day (funny that!) and can only recommend it as a thoroughly enjoyable experience.  Despite being at full..."
Wolfie W
"Though we often stay at Rydges we have not eaten at STK. Threats regarding cyclone Lusi kept us in on Friday the 12th March.... YaY. The..."
Donna Bray
"Second time we have eaten here. Seriously good food! I had the Prawns as an entree and cornfed chicken as the main and my husband had the steak.. so..."
BP
"Amazing food, awesome wait staff and a surprise birthday desert. STK was amazing, best restaurant eye fillet I have ever had the pleasure of eating..."
Tom Larsen
"This was a superb place to meet a friend for after-work drinks in the STK lounge bar. Managed to get a pay & display park right outside the door..."
Liz Winstone
"Good service + fantastic food =..."
Cathy Yu
"We used our deal voucher - it was more than worth it. Seafood chowder was to die for, Kai moana for him - YUMMY, STK steak - cooked to perfection..."
Trevor Cotter
"We were given a voucher for a 3 course dinner for four, for a Xmas prezzy. Initially we were a bit worried about what this place would be like, but..."
Eclypse Lee
"The food was amazing. Comp bread to start - hot & fresh. Entree - seared scallops for me and the ribs for him - both cooked to perfection! Mains..."
Christine Munro
"Great restaurant with extensive menu and really great service and staff. Staff made sure we had everything we needed were helpful with..."
Skye Macfarlane
"Had an early surprise dinner for my partner. It was a great place for our 3-course dinner. My partner did not utter a single word over dinner and..."
Jade Lim
"I decided to celebrate my b'day there as they have a very nice private dining room at the back if you don't want to be in the restaurant. They had a..."
Jeffrey
"My husband and I dined here recently and we were really impressed. The lovely refurbishment matched the perfectly cooked & presented food. Our..."
Tracey Moerkerk
"I always buy vouchers from websites in order to try different places at a good price and this is my second time in this restaurant as they had a deal..."
Sophia Nolan
"Absolutely Awesome, Finally!, Auckland has a decent place for excellent steaks, cool setting..And wow...the chateaubriand served at the table is to..."
Vin Santoro
"I suggested this place for my team's lunch yesterday, and they loved it. We ordered from the express lunch menu: wagyu burger, wakanui beef steak,..."
Su Han
"Thank you! Our meals were not only presented beautifully but tasted delicious! If you’re in Akland NZ, be sure to stop in for a meal! Staff tonight..."
Fatimah
"Loved it. I only popped in to see my friends but they couldn't have been more accommodating. Staff were friendly and helpful and the food looked..."
Rebecca Banaszak
"Very reasonable pricing of food but the lunch menu is very limited. Loved the bubblegum mocktail. We pre-ordered so food came right on time and the..."
Shadiya Shaleen
"Delicious food, fairly priced. We had a group of 16 and the service was great. Ciki the waitress was particularly helpful and friendly. The steak was..."
Victoria Piggott
"I love the fish & chips & it's my 3rd time having it as its amazin! My hubby had the Beef burger this visit & its huge & juicy! Definitely worth the..."
Marie Ong
"Stayed at the Rydges hotel few days for a conference. Had a buffer breakfast and a dinner. The buffet breakfast is overrated. Selection is ok but..."
Tony Ng
"The service was amazing, wait staff were all super lovely and so was the manager. The food could definitely be improved, the wok greens looked a..."
Venesse Chong
"The service was excellent and our waiter was quite nice. The steak was cooked to perfection! Overall the quality of food was superb and it is..."
Brandon Feldman
"In the spirit of Amex Restaurant Month and having been impressed with the catering from a conference held at Rydes during the day, I was excited to..."
Taylar W
"The steak was just right. Really loved the food Staff was very friendly..."
M “KMKMK” K
"Very good food, large portions. The staff is very nice and helpful. Their breakfast is also..."
Vera
"Apart from the fire alarm going off (fortunately before we got our food) was a lovely evening. We all ordered steak and they each came as ordered..."
Michelle Burt
"Enjoyed a really nice buffet breakfast,that came with our room at the rydges.. Our family of 2 adults and 2 kids have all different tastes in the..."
Anouska (Nosh)
Di Mare Restaurant & Cafe
81/100 (659 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
Seafood
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Italian
Mediterranean
European
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Fish & chips
Chowder
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Beef
Seafood Platters
Prawns
Eggplant
Pasta
T-Bone Steak
Salad
Scallops
Lamb
Oyster
Bruschette
Calamari
Sit down
Seafood
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Staff - 10/10 the lady that served us was very friendly & the guy outside was helpful when explaining their menu. Ambiance - 10/10 tucked in a..."
Evaline Shandil
"Great place, the food was amazing and reasonably priced! It is a nice restaurant nested in the Parnell Village but with the perfect setting to make..."
Yorgen
"One of the best sea foods I ever had in Auckland.The place is a very cozy village, and the prices are very attractive as well. You can't go..."
Carlos Eduardo Braga
"Very nice family run restaurant. Delicious food served with a smile and Marcia remembers your orders and preferences. The T-Bone is the must try item..."
Rahul
"This restaurant is tucked away inside the parnell village shops. Yuuuuuuuummmmmm is an understatement. The seafood platter is to die for! Friendly..."
Cynthia Agustin
"Craving raw beef, as one sometimes does, we decided to go Mediterranean. The chef happily created a carpaccio salad for me, which was simply divine...."
Liz Bradley
"What a hidden gem. I do literally mean "hidden" as you can't see this restaurant in the street unless (1) you have been here before, or (2) there is..."
Patrick Tong
"Great place for a big family good food and the desert is delcioso. The only thing that bugs me is that the spaghetti Balinese doesn't have..."
Levi Rahman
"Service - 4.5/5Food - 5/5Ambiance - 4.5/5Cost - not as much as everyone makes it out to be tbh.We went in a group and..."
LoveEatLive
"The food and service here is exceptional. Always such a treat if you're looking for a nice place to eat out. Frequented here a number of times over..."
Travis
"I love how authentic this spot is. Hidden down the fabulous old cobblestones of parnell you are welcomed like an old friend. It is quite small inside..."
Gabrielle Shrives
"Small restaurant in Parnel with great food.You can also find steaks there, but since the Italian name means "from the sea", I just tried..."
Diogo Reck
"Dined here on a special occasion.I ordered the chefs recommendation of Sirloin steak and I was not disappointed. Beautiful cut of steak (medium..."
Rave Reviews
"I had my birthday dinner at Di Mare- A very lovely family-run restaurant. The food was good & very generous portion. We had a great night! 💖love..."
JJJiiiiAn
"A great little place ,hidden gem,give it a go ,I would be surprised if your didn't enjoy ,good portions well priced friendly and cozy ,we had a great..."
Chris Nelson
"Really big portions and delicious food that is made by a family . The place looks like a typical European family restaurant. I ve been here for a few..."
Dmitry Konovalov
"Great service. Can't be faulted. Nothing was a problem for Marcia and her team. We had a group of 41 for my birthday and I had asked for the $50..."
Margaret Ubels-Rattray
"Amazing food and amazing service Would definitely go again Food was really great lovely outdoor area ... highly recommended suitable for..."
Nour
"Fantastic food,fantastic service & great prices. The hosts always go the extra mile to make you feel special. This is one of my favourite places to..."
Las Akurugoda
"One of my personal favourites, tucked away in a quaint corner of Parnell village, this restaurant has an charming, cosy and welcoming interior decor..."
Marina S
"Lovely little place tucked away from the Main Street in Parnell. We came here for lunch on a Tuesday and had garlic bread, spicy meatball pasta and..."
Jemimah
"Had dinner there with a friend over from Australia.His carpet bagger steak & my T bone steak was perfectly cooked & tasted out of this..."
Ataur Rahman
"What can I say ???This place is our new absolute golden gem!We turned up 20 minutes late , after closing due to a number of..."
Phil & Rachel O'Connor Jones
"I'm a frequent visitor to this restaurant. The lunch specials are real good value and very tasty! Also good that they offer indoor and outdoor..."
Gareth Poley
"My partner and I dine at De Mare frequently. Actually this is where we had our first real date…its our special place! The food is amazing. The best..."
Maree C
"Have dined at Di Mare many times. This is one of the best kept secrets in Auckland. Habib and Marcia are fabulous hosts and the food turned out of..."
Roger Honeybun
"Amazing food! Habeb the owner knows how to cook a beautiful steak. I have been going back here for 8 years and have always been happy! Would..."
Dan
"I’ve visited this restaurant twice. Once in 2010 with my boyfriend and once in 2011 with my family. I absolutely love this place! On a..."
Stass
"Love the food, love the staff, love the chef, I always go there and take everyone I know there. They know us too well we don't even have to say what..."
Rus
"WOW!! My wife and 2 children ate there for the first time tonight, We cannot find fault with any part of the experience,We pretty much stumbled on..."
Ralph Baramee
"We love this place been 3 times and will go again and tell others to go. The food is always great and the special coffee'd divine. A great place with..."
Leigh Beattie
"I live in Darwin, Australia and visited Auckland for the first time earlier this year and was taken to Di Mare for dinner ... three times.It is..."
Quentin
"This has got to be one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. The food is divine the service is great and really friendly. After reading some of..."
Sharon Hastie
"this is a hidden gem and maybe i shouldnt be writting such a good review here as maybe i wont be able to get a table here soon. the meals at Di Mare..."
Hayden
"We were walking down Parnell Rise one evening not really knowing where to go. We were stopped by someone on the street who invited us in. And that..."
Shafraz Khan
"We had a special birthday celebration in a group of 23 which was just wonderful all round. The ambience of the restaurant was just perfect for a wet..."
Yvonne Bray
"Hey!!!This place will make you think! Why the hell have I not been here before? The Eye Fillet is too Die For!!!!!! the company is top notch..."
Gary Meaden
"An off chance visit! What a gem!Service good..( with no grumble when I changed my mind) plenty of food- served fresh and hot. BYO an advantage..."
RM
"Fabulous little restaurant, with a cozy friendly atmosphere, and quality food. Really enjoyed the Rack of Lamb with mint sauce. Marcia looked after..."
Mark Klaassen
"This restaurant I just brilliant the food is just the way you want, the size of the steak is so big that I couldn't’t finished my friends had..."
Nathany
"Although Di Mare sound like it's seafood. The have incredibly large portions of meat. Beautifully set next to an art gallery amongst all the little..."
Tessa Bailey-Lont
"Beautiful restaurant, very nice ambiance. A bit hidden from Parnell main road, which is good. Halal options available. The garlic bread and carbonara..."
IsH
"The taste is on point for the price and they offer halal meat options. This is my first halal steak in Auckland and it was good. The seafood we..."
Muhammad Taqiyuddin
"Came here with my parents yesterday and it was lovely. The steak was great. Lamb shoulder was a bit salty, but overall we loved it. Highly recommend..."
Huyen Tran
"Every time we come to Auckland we have dined here since 2011. The venison is absolutely amazing - every single time. The service is friendly and..."
Jorg Driesener
"It was very lovely ambiance food was tasty! The staff was very generous and friendly which we had a miscommunication on the steak doneness and the..."
Luqman
"OMGaaarrrddd!!! Loved it. Definitely recommend!! We had carpaccio (splendid), garlic bread (so fresh) breads & dips (finger licking good),..."
Fili Ati
"Came to this restaurant by accident, was looking for a Japanese restaurant but ended up here. It's in one of the small streets in Parnell, the..."
PP CC
"Quaint little place situated in an intimate courtyard setting. We shared the seafood platter, very fresh, tasty and healthy. It’s a small place,..."
Mathilde Noordzij
"In the middle of a hot afternoon, sudden hunger pangs led us to this unassuming bylane beside Gerome and we were pleasantly surprised with the warm..."
Christine
"Always a great experience, very lovely and attentive host. She makes it feel homely. I've been coming here so many times and the quality of food and..."
Aneeza Ali
"I was supersize that Parnell has such goooooood western food restaurant. Oyster is amazingly fresh and you must try the grilled cheese oyster. Garlic..."
PTY
"Had the best lunch experience of our trip!!! Oysters were juicy and fresh; the rack of lamb was so delicious I was tempted to order another. It was..."
Red Zabala
"Shouted a mate birthday dinner and beers. Steak and mixed grill superb - one of the best I've had. Ambience cheerful, owner friendly and..."
S G
"The lamb racks were sooo good. The fillet was also great. Seafood entree was average. Love the big portions! Whenever i take overseas guests around..."
Kathy Quan
"So glad we found this cozy place. The food was delicious and the staff was accommodating and friendly. Highly..."
Nontiya Veerasunthornsakul
Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill
81/100 (1958 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Seafood
European
European
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Catfish
Oyster
Mussels
Tuna
Lamb
Salmon
Fish
Beef
Sashimi
Pork
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Dumplings
Curry
Prawns
Salad
Crab
Fish & chips
Scallops
Paella
Clams
Crawfish
Duck
Sit down
Contemporary
Seafood
European
New Zealand
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"An exquisite fine dining experience, with fresh seafood and impeccable service. Each of my meals came beautifully laid out and felt artistic even...."
Christopher Lai
"This was an experience we can't fault. My partner couldn't stop praising the scallops and how amazing they were, steak was cooked to perfection,..."
Shayla Earle
"Great food with great views and nice service. To be honest it’s a bit too windy to sit outside even it’s not raining, still feels so cold. The..."
丁肇欣
"Lovely ambience, tomato salad was average main, snapper a little dry, but mistakes happen, no kitchen can do 100% every time so will visit again Pork..."
Antoine Jay
"Exceptional food. They were rather busy, so it made it hard to get drinks. It’s very expensive, but that’s reflected in the..."
Logan Williams
"Wow… 10/10… incredible lunch and I’ll be back… warm welcome and great service thank you Kelly ;-), superb table, out of this world taste..."
John Horton
"The seatings are spacious and diners enjoy their tiny privacy. And service was perfect. No waiting time and we got to sit by the balcony watching..."
PRISCILLA SINGH
"Quite expensive, food was nice, if getting a main, be sure to also order some sides. Scallops from entrée menu - absolutely amazing, did not take..."
Irena Kalinina
"Went here last night for a friend's bday dinner. Place seemed short staffed so the wait was long. Food was well worth waiting for. Waiters were very..."
Vindya Naidu
"It was a great dining experience, Joe was very informative with his broad wine knowledge and Aki has been great all throughout the night. Thank you..."
Thapelo Mabilu
"Fabulous seafood chowder which was filling but not heavy - perfect for a light meal. Chowder was hearty with mussel, prawn, scallop & lots of..."
Jane K (GypsySoul)
"Yesterday, my wife and I had the pleasure of visiting a breathtaking place near the ferry station to celebrate her birthday. The experience was made..."
santosh bhujbal
"Great service by Jake and Aki, and the food was divine. Make sure you ask for a table with a view. My table overlooked the wharf and the view was..."
DucHieu Tran
"I had an absolutely exquisite New Year's Eve dinner here. The food was second to none, the service was great - the right amount of attentiveness. So..."
Lena Duffin
"The staff were all very attentive and the food was amazing. Great presentation on all our meals. Would recommend for awesome..."
L Miller
"Mike & Merryn were wonderful hosts! This was our first visit and as Aucklanders we will definitely be back. This was an anniversary treat for us..."
Theresa Cowley
Jade Dragon
81/100 (2056 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mandarin Duck
Fish
Fried rice
Pork
Noodle
Beef
Dumplings
Scallops
Duck
Prawns
Cantonese
Hong Kong
"If I could do more than five stars I would. We came here at the recommendation of another couple we met on a wine tour. We loved it so much we came..."
Benjamin Huey
"This was a great place and a great last dinner to end my 3 week holiday. My husband and I sat by the kitchen and watched the magic of prepping and..."
Melinda Mata
"Came here for early dinner at 5pm after a spa day, so it was nice and quiet. We ordered poutine, toasted rueben, NY strip steak, and mussel &..."
Soo Woo
"Pleasantly surprised here. Have been before but only snacked and it was great then but for such a popular spot, I wasn't expecting the standards to..."
TK
"We were seated within minutes on a busy Thursday night (Easter weekend). Sat at the kitchen counter where we watched all the plates being..."
Joann Mills
"Stopped by for lunch and split heirloom tomatoes and skirt steak. We were concerned that wouldn’t be enough so we ordered potatoe skins as well. ..."
Henry Depew
"Great and fun food, fantastic fast and friendly service and ample sitting space inside and outside. When I was at the Depot, the waiters went out of..."
Irene
"The best pork hock, the best potato skins. The sliders and bone marrow were good too. The oysters were very fresh. A nice buzzy atmosphere. Highly..."
dorinachen
"Had a wonderful experience dining at Depot. Service was fantastic with friendly and helpful wait staff, beautiful food and great wine list. We will..."
Rainbow Fasher
"This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! Service was top notch and food was delicious. Gluten free options available and..."
Christina L.
Hector's Restaurant
80/100 (565 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Prawns
Burger
Cakes
Pancakes
Eggplant
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Scallops
Duck
Salmon
"Room service at the Heritage, it’s essentially the same menu from Hector & made from the same kitchen. The quality of the food was surprisingly..."
Manz
"Went here for a friends birthday lunch looking for good vegan options. Had some good vegan options. Went here at lunchtime and we were the only..."
Hannahhorse9
"Was amazing,Booked awhile in advance for the World Vegan day celebration set menu evening. Food was beautiful. The Amuse was..."
POLICE
"Hectors was the first place I ate a full vegan meal at, back in 2013 when I was still vegetarian, and it remains one of my favorites to go for..."
Britti A
"Went here with the Veggee Crew for the Chief Other Half's Birthday day on the 17/04/2018. From the Stella Artois,GL Maker Pinot Gris through to the..."
Praneal Badal
"Hadn’t eaten at Hectors for a while, but was keen to try their vegan menu. Service was very friendly & staff attentive. It was very quiet with..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"I am a big fan of Hector's, they are game changers when it comes to plant based cuisine.I just had my 21st Birthday dinner there, and the..."
Georgia Riley-Wood
"Been for both the high tea (twice) and the Monday experimental kitchen. The high tea had a vegan option which I'm sure is the only one in..."
Hayden Parkinson
"I came here with a group of my friends for lunch on 15 December. We ordered few dishes and a large size pizza. The food was ok, but we really like..."
Pita Jarupunphol
"We booked in here for Xmas Day and were not disappointed. The food here is out of this world. I had a 5 course vegan meal and each dish was stunning...."
Purpledonnamode
"Hector's Restaurant is inside of the Heritage hotel with cool decor and furnishing. They have a funky playlist of pop, ballads and 70s music...."
Brenda Phu
"The Cauliflower Penang was amazing! Really inventive, plated beautifully and really balanced. I got this as room service where the food is often..."
Sarah Meakin
"Been there couple of days back with my friends. The food was on my top notch. One of the best scallops I had till date. Hats off to the..."
Chef Nishant
"Had the buffet breakfast. Was by far the best buffet breakfast I've had at a hotel. The raw bar is awesome. And quite well priced too. The staff were..."
Laura
"We had the Garlic bread and the Pumpkin and almond cheese Tempura, which were both beautiful! For our mains I had the mushroom tartlet with..."
Elijah Main
"Came for High Tea. Really enjoyed it. There was plenty of food (may not look it) and service is excellent. The atmosphere was nice, i was..."
J S
"We went to the Hector's couple of times and both on our small special occasions. Their freshly baked breads and butternut soup for entree are..."
Red_Broccoli
"Came here for a friend's birthday with some other friends. We were laughing quite loudly and kept hassling the waiter for more of the sweet, sweet..."
Dacia Iggy Benson
"When I stayed at this hotel, I got a deal to get a breakfast buffet as well! As soon as i walked in, a table of raw, vegan choices, were laid out in..."
Gemma
"Absolute 5/5. Divine vegetarian and vegan finer dining. Drank a bottle of wine. Not the finest of nights but hey this isn't about what happened after..."
A
"This week’s location is ‘The Heritage Hotel – Hector’s Restaurant’. First of all… a little history lesson on this week’s..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"I love how well Hectors caters to vegans! It's my mine and my husbands go to for fine dining and a really nice meal out or delicious breakfast. The..."
Saffron Clark
"There was a huge group of us for my sisters Birthday, 18 of us. She is Vegan and this restaurant offers meat grills options aswell as about 4 vegan..."
Natalie Williams
"Went for great dinner here with my wife while back in Auckland.The welcome by the staff just perfect , great starters and the mains and desserts..."
Rolf Attinger
"Dinner at Hectors was to die for! The restaurant had a very warm atmosphere and the staff were all very attentive. Our meals were..."
Holly Hopkinson
"I absolutely loved coming here to Hector's on Sunday evening, for a meal with Mum & Dad, plus hubby, plus daughter. I chose the "Organic tofu..."
Liz Winstone
"Delicious! this is like comfort food for vegetarians and vegans there are so many vegan choices and has equally delicious meals for meat eaters. The..."
Fiona Quinn
"We dined here late November 2012, to celebrate our 43rd Wedding anniversary. It was the Vegitarian menu that drew us as it seems that even in..."
Baz Cleverley
"Visited this place for the first time and will definitely come back. Had the 3 course vegan menu- which is an absolute pleasure to see since NZ..."
Sylvia Matthews
"The menu at Hectors seems to appeal to everyone - fish, meat, vegan alike. As vegetarians it is a welcome surprise to find such a very vegan friendly..."
Ann Allen
"Had a pre show dinner here last night and it was a very nice experience.Efficient staff and although we had limited time and had to do the set menu..."
Charissa
"I love this restaurant! Their $20 lunch special is wonderful, and you are guaranteed to get good service every time. Beautiful atmosphere as well. I..."
Tabe-Aruki
"Great restaurant! Cool surroundings, and waterfall! It has a fantastic range of food, especially for vegan or dairy free individuals (even..."
Anita
"This is a really lovely restaurant with excellent food. My husband eats anything/everything while I am vegan - Hector's had plenty of choice for..."
A Bromide
"Came for dinner here last week and i have to say it was busy but the service excellent, the food great and the restaurant just stunning in the..."
Ben Fowler
"A little while ago, my other half and I went for a date at Hectors restaurant at The Heritage hotel in Auckland city. Since discovering Hectors,..."
Rachael Claudette
"Excellent soup, steak & vegan options. Large range of wine. My steak was cooked to perfection and a vegan friend was thrilled with the choices on..."
Komato
"Our weekend is the time we get to try different cafe’s and markets. This time we decided to go to a hotel for breakfast and try out Heritage Hotels..."
Teresamisu
"Great restaurant with many vegetarian and vegan options on offer. Of the ones we tried they were very creative and well executed. Staff were very..."
Stephen Tan
"Went for the raw breakfast and it was nothing short of excellent. Food selection was substantial and all was very tasty. Coffee was also very good,..."
Nico Fournier
"OMG Amazing vegan menu! Definitely the best vegan food I have had to date. It was so delicious and creative. All vegans need to come, especially on..."
Helen Fletcher
"Great plant based menu and service. Staff were lovely although I think they need a little more training on the..."
Holly Claeys
"Really great service, high quality food. Vegan and meat. The sticky date pudding was..."
David
"Great vegan dishes! The deserts were..."
Christian R. Timmann
"Best vegan breakfast we ever had - absolutely amazing! The choices are comprehensive, there is no vegan or gluten free option missing. The yoghurts..."
Meike Dahlström
"The food is excellent - especially when you have a vegan and an omnivore trying to have a special dinner. I agree with a previous reviewer though..."
Cari Bee
"After being let down by no organic food for my Birthday at another restaurant we pre-booked which often has it, I was relieved to find Hectors for..."
Jules S
"Could not have enjoyed this more unless there was a live band and free cocaine. Elegant. Delicious. Hospitable. Friendly. The venue is gorgeous and..."
Richard Taylor
"Grilled eggplant and salsa verde tasted amazing. The steak was pretty good as well. Incredible dessert - a hazelnut, orange and white chocolate..."
tim collins
"The words do not exist in the English language to describe how fantastic the vegan food at this place is. The pumpkin nut ravioli is to die for and..."
Paul Garcia
"I took some customers here on Monday evening as I wanted to wow them with the food. It was fantastic to say the least. The presentation and flavours..."
Lyne Cameron
"Wonderful. Very pleasant dining experience, great staff and a very nice plant-based menu available which was some of the best vegetarian and vegan..."
Ben Lilburne
"Good food! Great atmosphere around. Staff are very..."
Hema P
Spqr Cafe & Bar
80/100 (1421 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tiramisu
Crab
Scallops
Duck Confit
Duck
Confit
Oyster
Seafood Paella
Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Salmon
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Italian
European
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"It's Friday, drizzly and we're in need of some light on a cloudy day. Thank you SPQR for being there for us. Service was great and the food..."
Amindha Fernando
"The paella is good. Tiramisu is freshly make in the morning, but the cake layer a bit too moisturising for..."
Chelsey
"The pasta is the best I’ve had in..."
Xizhe Qiu
"Beautiful food. Fantastic service Love the outdoor seating on a sunny day. The interior can get a little dark if you don’t have a seat right by the..."
Chan Can Eat
"Really nice vibes! Went there on a Saturday for the restaurant month deal which is really worth it. You can get 3 course, appetiser, a main and a..."
Annie Low
"It can be a romantic dinner with warm and cozy ambience. The food portions are much bigger than we expected which are absolutely worthy for their..."
Sarah Tran
"Had the most wonderful lunch here today. The bottomless lunch special. 3 courses with a cocktail to start and unlimited rose wine. The food, service..."
Catherine Te Whare
"Been wanting to try out SPQR in a long time. Braved the storm and cold to have dinner here. We ordered the Seared scallops with Chorizo, was so fresh..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Service is always excellent, amazing cocktails and food. Can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu. Great for special occasions...."
Girl On The Move
"Recommended by a colleague and what a recommendation. Romantic venue and attentive but not in your face staff. Starter was the char grilled squid...."
Flippynz
"Last time I visited this restaurant with my friends. We ordered Caesar salad with chicken, scampi tail linguini and Grilled Wakanui scotch fillet to..."
Paul McDonald
"One of the best service. Very helpful and friendly staff.., from the minute we entered we were taken care off all to the end. Spot on service and..."
Al Kumar
"My favorite restaurant, love this place. It has such a great atmosphere, lovely service and incredible food! I love the fettuccine, I get this a lot...."
Lorraine Ryan
"Ordered the cockles pasta. Great atmosphere and awesome wine! The pasta was not creamy at all, was really watery actually. I didn’t like it. Others..."
Hangrygirl
"Went here for my mum’s bday dinner. The food was really tasty. I had the eye fillet which was cooked perfectly. The only disappointment was that my..."
Erothman2
"Friendly service. Excellent food, well worth the wait. Will definitely be going back for sure. We ordered 3 mains and 1 starter as per photos. ..."
Brandon Li
"Had my 30th birthday celebration dinner here and everything was perfect! Amazing food and excellent service! Well worth every cent spent. Food did..."
Sammy
"Went here for a date and it was great. We only had drinks though since we've already had dinner. It's not loud which was good so we could hear each..."
Marggie Pascua
"Located on the buzzing streets of Ponsonby, SPQR is must for a nicer dine. The beautiful seating inside was a good choice as the outdoor seating..."
HJ
"We been here for lunch. Atomsphere is in tradtional style though good and comfert. Good attention as we get in. We had few beers, glass of wine,..."
Param Singh Nurowal
"Amazing! Food is consistantly good and the service is friendly. Wouldn't go on a thursday night or weekends as it gets really noisy (understandable..."
Ricky Zhou
"An institution you're bound to frequent.SPQR has stood the test of time simply by consistently providing great food with outstanding service...."
Yorkshire Pudding
"Came here tonight for desert with my friend after having dinner at Saan. We were lucky to get sit in a corner which is less noisy. We ordered two..."
Lily
"The service is quite good, we just looking for a good place for dinner and we saw so many younger locals dine in here, the food also very tasty...."
Geena Han
"I remember being very impressed by the quality of food from SPQR a couple of years ago. Revisited and found the quality was above average but not..."
Travels4Food
"Two things I go head over heals with when it comes to seafood is crab and scallop. SPQR has both! Hit the lunch menu $42 for both dishes and wine,..."
Alwayseating
"Had dinner here tonight, and managed to score a table outside on a nice spring evening! The food was amazing, the wine list was brilliant and the..."
Holly R
"Always on point!Superb food and fantastic service every single time!Have been here many times over the years and always a favorite to go to..."
Elouise
"Amazing food !!! I really love the vibe here , it's always fresh and the plates are perfect !!! I feel like I want to come back before leaving every..."
Debbie Sugrue
"Had dinner on a Sunday night. The duty manager helped to arrange a table for us, which happened to be a nicest spot in the restaurant. By the window..."
Jas HUANG
"I seem to have a love / hate relationship with SPQR which dates back to the mid 1990s when I would visit as a teenager to eat bread and aioli and..."
Garrick
"Surprisingly I haven't had the chance to go to SPQR ever before, but boy oh boy let me tell you it was on my top 5 to try list - it's very satisfying..."
Monique Porteous
"SPQR has been in business for over 30 years, & while some other places come & go, you can see why they are still going strong. They consistently..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Just had the most amazing meal, the seafood paella.. And then sticky date pudding! Delish! Great service and really friendly staff. I'm..."
Amanda B
"Great restaurant in Ponsonby for a more fine dining experience the pizza was great and the pork belly was amazing! Also love the wine list as they..."
Kat
"Overall a great experience. Waiter was enthusiastic and entertaining. Kerbside table was perfect for a bit of quiet as well as people watching. Food..."
Jon-Paul Fey
"I have an extremely interesting story. First I must say the food was good and staff were attentive. What proceeded that dinner was the most..."
DontScrewWihMaFood
"A nice restaurant for casual drinks or food. The environment is very lively and all of the staff were so friendly. The food was beautifully..."
Aniva Huang
"Best espresso martinis in Auckland! Trust me I've tried them at many bars and you cannot beat the ones here! This place has amazing vibe here too..."
Natalie
"I came here a few days ago for my birthday lunch as I was craving oysters! The oysters were delish and my vegetable linguine was tasty too. Great,..."
Loren Honey
"The place is beautiful. It oozes romance with its perfectly lit tables and a well thought out floor plan. We felt like we had privacy and space even..."
Rebecca Kennedy
"An Auckland institution for more years than I can count, there is a certain je ne sais quoi about SPQR. Grab a table on the sidewalk and people watch..."
Zoe Bowker
"Loved the dark, romantic and mysterious atmosphere Quite dark to dineTheir pizzas were yum and staff were friendly and attentive.Would..."
Thegreeats
"We found SPQR'S food to be delicious and the service impeccable.We ordered the calamari and scallops to start which were both cooked and..."
Zamily
"First time in Aukland and a random friendly New Zealander recommended S.P.Q.R As a big Asterix and Obelix fan I hoped to dine like a Gaul in..."
Frans Pretorius
"Always a 5/5 here. It's a bit cliche but I LOVE this place. Nothing better than sharing a few bottle of vino, people watching and eating their..."
Louise MacNaughton
"The only thing stopping this from a 5 is the fact you literally get 4 chips with your steak... Not even half decent size ones either. The scotch..."
Birdman
"Their fish stew is second to none, very flavoursome seafood served on a huge plate. We dined their on my partner's birthday, and these guys didn't..."
Hung Quoc Bui
"We had the cajun chicken pizza which was lovely and crisp but the tiramisu was drenched in syrup. Lovely flavour though and always great efficient..."
Catherine Grimshaw
"Great birthday catch up.Loved sitting outside watching everyone go by. Awesome lunch of paella and risotto with some geogeous ..."
Tracy F
"Risotto dish is on point!, pizza is on point! pasta is on point... the food is hella good!! This is an iconic restaurant  on Ponsonby road and for..."
Gidz Khalifa
"Lovely service here by far the most comfortable I have ever been in a restaurant ! Great calamari and mussels ! GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015..."
Tafara Chaparanganda
"Always a pleasure dining at SPQR, friendly staff that pride themselves on their amazing service and attention to detail! the oysters are to die for..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Had dinner here a few months ago and it was as good as I was told. I had a duck dish which was cooked perfectly. The service was fantastic and the..."
Sarah Parke
"I've been here a few times and the food is always good - although I do order the same thing all the time, either the duck confit which is really good..."
Charlene Weaver
"Wandered in here with a friend for dinner after our original intended restaurant wasn't an option. We didn't quite realise how pricey the menu was,..."
Helena Chen
"Went to SPQR for lunch in a sunday with my boyfriend and his group of mates, there were about 15 of us and we were seated at one long table. We were..."
Nyssa
"The service here is always fantastic. Friendly and helpful waiters are a big plus! Food is amazing, always love their chicken fettuccine. My bf and..."
WongTable
"Love the ambience of this place! Food is even better! The staff are always so lively and friendly. I love their pizza and fettuccine, but for me the..."
Sushmita Ann Daswani
"To be honest, my last visit was a little more miss, than hit, however with a large group outing on the cards I was willing to keep an open mind and..."
Minily
"Arrived about 7pm Thursday very busy but had booked a table. Waitor was very lovely and entertaining an showed us to table. We ordered the Garlic..."
Paris
"Went here with the kids at 5.30 so we were only offered the streamlined menu. We all had pizza (2 x margaritas, 1 x pepperoni, 1x chorizo). The..."
Austin
"To celebrate Mandah finding a new job, I decided to take her here tonight! I've always enjoyed dining here and thought it'd be perfect and it pretty..."
SS
"Went on a recommendation from a good friend who used to live in Auckland. Tried to book but was told no bookings for two.We were seated out the..."
Willstar
"Great Atmosphere. I agree with the comment below about the freshen up, although I still thought it was a great spot. The atmosphere is exciting, food..."
CLuTZ
"Came here with a rather large group in a weeknight for a late dinner. The service was really good (if I had to be picky the waitress could've smiled..."
Lozalock
"I came here with a group of girls for an early Xmas dinner and we had a spot inside, near the entrance. We were seated and offered the menu and..."
Linny
"Went for my birthday  dinner here (booking for 6.30pm on a saturday). The place was roaring with chatter and conversation. We were seated in the..."
Riddhi
"I recently visted this restaurant in the afternoon in winter the cocktail i had was delicious despite the bartender being new, this bar is..."
Heidi M
"Unquestionably superb! SPQR deserves a 7 out of 5 in my opinion. It has lasted the test of time with its perennial coolness, serving sensational food..."
Frank
"Always consistently good foods. Excellent service.Good atmosphere. Little concern is bit dark at night.Overall wonderful..Especially..."
Jason
"We had a table of 8 for dinner on Friday night.The service was fantastic, and they were very busy.The Food was divine,hot, tasty and..."
Barry Lampp
"Hot waiters just made it even more enjoyble but really the food and service is fantastic only downside to the place its too dark inside and decor is..."
Kali Windmill
"Had lunch here during the week. This place was, and is always, packed to the rafters at any time of it's opening hours and quite rightly it should..."
Alex Young
"An old favorite. One of the best places in Auckland to meet a girlfriend for a lunch and people watch. Friendly and snobbish all at the same time -..."
Emma
"Very friendly service, the cocktails are so yum! Would have given 5 stars but the pasta dish I had was not too great. Overall a great..."
Sharleen
"Love the fact that SPQR is open so late and you cant beat one of their crispy based pizzas with a good glass of wine after a show. The caprese salad..."
Nicola Richards
"I had the steak meal. Was yum, even the vegetables! Quite a busy..."
Donna
"Always a pleasure eating here, try the Payaya, perfect for two, staff are fanciful, and very entertaining and make you feel looked after, in a great..."
Lane Manson
"great dining experiance delicious pizza, good steak too. Really enjoyed their good desserts. The Creme brulee was the most intense, good serving size..."
Burzin Colah
"classyvery attentive service - genuine, friendly staffexcellent foodthumbs..."
The Guppy
"After another local eatery wouldn't let a voucher in with less than a week's notice we lunched at a perenial favourite, SPQR. Tempted as I was by the..."
Flyingkiwi
"Very good food, everything was amazing! Love the vibe of the place, perfect for date nights! Loved the eye fillet beef carpaccio! It just melts to..."
Kleeyann Seroma
"Four of dined us in the Portico area of the famed SPQR in Ponsonby last evening. Chef Luis visited out table and suggested the Sirloin Steak and..."
beauregard fielding
"SPQR has almost immediately become one of my favorite places to visit. The staff are some of the most lovely and considerate people. The food is to a..."
Destiny Edwards
"The spaghetti and rib-eye steak are really delicious. Taste so good and the service is also very nice. Tiramisu is amazing that we order an..."
Rick Shen
"Everything we ordered tasted great, but the highlight goes to the scampi linguine and tiramisu! Also liked how the focaccia came with multiple..."
J M
"Another Italian restaurant in Auckland that you must try. The food was exceptional and the service was excellent, with waiters and waitresses..."
Nathan
"Enjoyed the seafood pasta, not too oily nor salty. Would keen to go back and try the other type of pasta..."
Lo Kerry
"Excellent dining experience. Warm service. Food was great. love the Oven snapper on risotto, love it. Seafood pasta really worth. The sticky date..."
Simon M
"Sunday night for dinner, loved it, great couple vibe as well as family vibe. Everything was so good, loved the snapper and my husband ate the rib eye..."
Tracey Gumaka
"Went on Father's Day. Great place and food was good. Had to wait a bit between the starters and mains but understandable because it was busy..."
Edmund Lee
"The chicken liver pate taste so good and the spaghetti we have are..."
Janet Wang
"2nd visit to SPQR and it was just as delicious as the first time. Service is good and the menu has something for everyone. Don't skip dessert either,..."
Ben Haller
"Excellent meal, service and cocktails. Every dish was flavoursome, good size and delicious. Cocktails were all excellent and arrived very promptly...."
Joel Edwards
Botswana Butchery - Auckland, Nz
79/100 (2890 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
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Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Pancakes
Toasts
Mandarin Duck
Peking Duck
Salad
Cakes
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Lamb Shoulder
Oyster
Lamb
Tuna
Fish
Salmon
Sashimi
Burger
Pork
Tapas
Beef
Tacos
Filet Mignon
Sit down
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
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Fine Dining
"Went there for a birthday dinner and got one of the best services we've experienced! Loved the food (too full to stand up in the end) and even got..."
Johna
"Not bad, great location, meals were..."
Ben Elliot
"BOTSWANA BUTCHERY, you heard it here first. It was excellent customer service , felt like I was treated like the Queen of England. The first..."
Altynai Saralaeva
"Nice location on the wharf, all the meat dishes were great, a little pricey..."
Jade
"Went here for a work function and loved it so much I had to come back to have it again. Amazing menu, everything is fresh and tastes wonderful with..."
R & A
"It is fine dining and food was nice, first time here and the staff is very helpful and did attend to our needs, table of 9. Dishes are nicely..."
Michelle. N
"Had the best steak of my life at this restaurant. I still think about it. It had the most amazing melt in your mouth flavour and didn't have the..."
Angie
"Came here for lunch with the family and I got the Botswana Fried Chicken. The chicken was cooked so well and came with potato puree, chicken jus and..."
Karina
"Wonderful seating arrangements.. especially the outdoor seating.. excellent bar.. and the steaks are super yummy.. done to perfection.. staff can be..."
Arun John
"Came here for Father’s day with my family and family friends for lunch. My meal was delicious and was presented quite nicely as well, my virgin..."
Yana Petrenko
"Service is fantastic - attentive and not overbearing. The food was pretty good, we had the salmon tartare to start, followed by steak and scallops...."
Chomnomnom
"Friendly staff and incredible food! My fiancé and I booked here for a little engagement dinner celebration and the food was just what we wanted!..."
Jessica Whitten
"Went for a birthday dinner with some friends.Very nice atmosphere with a very good inner design, lights and music.The shell crab, the eye..."
João Plácido
"We had our firm's Christmas function hereIt was a fabulous nightHad what was almost a private room upstairsThe champagne..."
Glenn Town
"My dinner started with selection of bread, followed by rack of lamb, finishing with a chocolate fondant. What I like about Botswana Butchery is that..."
Sherry Oh
"We came here as a big group... lovely restaurant great location/views.Awesome selection to choose from:We started withBreads..."
Donna&Shane
"next time I'm back in nz. this is the first place I wana eat at! I ordered eggs bene with extra hashbrowns. and also got a mocha which the waiter..."
GreeneggsnHam
"Came here for dinner..Food was really nice. Service was great. The waiters paid so much attention to your needs. Great place, would definately come..."
Matimbaufwenuka
"Loved it , plenty of great options on the menu , I went with the 350gm Scotch cooked perfectly. The sides are sensational. Be sure to leave space for..."
Nick The Greek
"Espresso martinis are absolutely to die for! BUT had to wait about 40minutes for our table although we booked the table for particular time, then we..."
Anna Griffin
"I'd heard a friend raving about their menu and the buttermilk oysters in Queenstown so I was thrilled to discover there was another restaurant in..."
Jasmine
"i had only ever been here for cocktails before, but yesterday had peking duck and duck fat roast potatoes, and it was sooooo good 😍 couldn't fault..."
Becstasy
"I have wanted to try Botswana Butchery since it first opened in Auckland - but I haven't been back in the city so hadn't had the opportunity. Service..."
Rebecca
"Very few places make me universally smile after a meal! Our first visit to Botswana was an exceptional experience from the front house service, the..."
Ryan Wong
"Beautiful food with beautiful venue and service to match. The lamb is AMAZING (the leg of lamb to share) . Service is faultless, Always polite,..."
Tiffany Walker
"Standouts liver parfait, either one of the snapper, and eye fillet. Food tasted alright, not exceptional. Beautiful space with a romantic ambience;..."
Apple Tate
"This place has become our regular pre-ferry fuel up point. With impeccable service, an awesome wine list and a well excecuted menu, this place..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"Astonishing taste of all dishes ordered, well prepared entrees and mains, great butchery selection, one of the best grills in Auckland. Full wine..."
Tanz
"Went for lazy sunday lunch. Service was on point. If you get a table facing the harbour, ferries will come and go so a bit of excitement for kids...."
Sanjesh Lal
"Went with work mates for a leaving party. Dinner was good. We had a selection at the table. The Hapuka steak was good with prawns. The eye fillet was..."
April
"Been 4 times, always enjoyed the food and the staff, very knowledgeable and helpfull. A bit pricey but very good quality and fresh food. The cellar..."
Brainless Foodie
"This place is not cheap, but if you want to treat your-self and somebody else with a very fancy and tasty dinner, then this is the right choice...."
Good Advisor
"Lunch with a view! You can enjoy your meal with the view of the port. I tried the sashimi, onion rings, chips and creamed corn, leek and cheese dish...."
Razelle Icaro
"The place is so warm and invitingGreat bar selection and some really nice wines The food menu has some rally nice optionsWe loved the..."
Globalfoodlover
"Recommended for fine dining. Good food, good ambience. Their Peking Duck and Eye Fillet were awesome. It takes some time to get the foods served, but..."
Julian Sukmana Putra
"Stunning restaurant and wonderful service. Botswana butchery is head and shoulders above a lot of restaurants in Auckland. The dining experience is..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Whenever I get asked where my favourite restaurant in Auckland is I always say Botswana Butchery! The food is insane....and the service is amazing!..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Came here for a lovely dinner. Awesome location, beautiful interior and lovely meal! Had the scallops with pork croquettes to start and they were..."
Andrea Fernandez
"Very nice! Beautifully cooked eye fillet steak and the sides are fantastic. You must try their onion rings... Best ever. Will definitely be going..."
Ashley
"I had lunch here today with my girlfriends - incredible. Sat in the sun with a few bottles of Moēt, the food was divine. The service was superb. So..."
Caitlin Earl
"I really like this place but it is quite expensive (defiantly caters to the tourists) but my duck was cooked beautifully and I really enjoyed..."
Caroline Barrett
"Decided to try this place after a good review from a colleague. Came here after work on a Thursday with some friends. Ordered the entrée caramelised..."
Jacqueline L.
"Arrived at your restaurant for a family celebration, I was pleasantly greeted by every staff member who walked by, this is were the great vibe of..."
Phil
"Loovveee yes love this restaurant! Customer service was excellent, food was delicious and memorable. Decor and ambience of restaurant rich and..."
Celeste
"Pricey, but I adore the atmosphere and service here. The food is vibrant and wholesome, a great selection of NZ wine, and a very comfortable and..."
Kelly
"Meat... meaaaattt! A great menu but the steak and sauce is their specialty and they haven't let us down ever. Impeccable service either at the table,..."
Ryan The Lion
"I have heard great things about this place and the Queenstown sister restaurant has rave reviews but the two times I have visited here I have left a..."
Dan Norton
"I had the wagyu rump as a main and the mandarin cream cheese mousse for dessert. Overall the food was exquisite and the sides that we ordered for the..."
Jee Espino
"We enjoyed lovely food mid week while fairly empty. Unfortunately because it was quiet, the staff was more interested in chatting than keeping our..."
Helen
"Went here on a Sunday night. The setting is beautiful, really liked the old-style seating and large tables. The staff were very friendly and..."
Hannah
"You never fail me apart from getting my mushroom sauce order wrong sometimes. Perfect place to go. It is the only place I take my lovely girlfriend..."
Ghoulnz
"Fantastic restaurant! Wonderful staff, ambiance, decor and food! Really enjoyed everything about this place! The salt and pepper squid is to die..."
SarahWiklund
"I have eaten here before and enjoyed my meal. We arrived and the girl serving us was in a long conversation with a friend who may have worked there...."
Andre Cressy
"We went to this restaurant having had a good experience several years ago. All in all had a terrific meal. The service was great, although a little..."
Brendon Durey
"Always good service and good food. Love the atmosphere too. Lovely..."
M Hamadeh
"Its Ok went there late one night good food service staff were Ok I found the late night getting to and from my hotel a little on the scary , I found..."
Park Sleep
"Dinner for two - food was succulent and wine matched perfectly. The oysters as a starter were awesome, then a filet mignon with mushrooms along with..."
Franck Ridon
"Went here with my partner on a whim; we had read all of the mixed reviews and decided to try it out regardless.The food was amazing. My..."
Kyle Muir
"Really nice food - and worth what we paid. The drinks were great - my wife is pregnant so cannot have alcohol, so they made an amazing mocktail for..."
Chad Franklin
"Excellent food and ambiance. It was a busy Saturday evening and we had outstanding service esp from our waiter who was French. We could not fault..."
Halfaspoon Page
"This place was excellent from the minute we walked in the door we were treated like royalty. The food was outstanding and the waiting staff..."
Michael
"Went here for Xmas Eve dinner this year and was pleasantly surprised! Staff were all so welcoming and friendly - willing to make a joke and go the..."
Amy FM
"(Review from visiting Aussie) I've been to Botswana Butchery in Queenstown more than once & it's in my top 5 best restaurants of this type in the..."
Trevor Macleod
"Forget the old reviews - The staff here are really good!!! and the food was amazing!!! It was my partner's birthday (had not made this known when I..."
Phillip Kite
"$32 for a slab of tuna (sides are extra) so pretty expensive but the service was the best I've had in a long time. Love the big armchairs too. What a..."
Jen Hanton
"Botswana Auckland has been on my list of restaurants to try after a great experience in Queenstown 3 years ago. The dining room was beautiful and..."
Nicky J
"After dining at Botswana Butchery in Auckland various times in the last month I have to say that I am very confused about all the negative reviews..."
Emma Stenbeck
"My partner and I dinned at Botswana Butchery on a Friday night. We booked an early table (1830) so the restaurant was still reasonably quiet when we..."
Dave Gordon
"Despite the poor reviews which I read before making the reservation, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.Arrived on time but the table..."
Ian Wilson
"I have lived all over the world and I have spent way too much money in Resturants...The VIEW from Botoswana is the best in Auckland for..."
William Murdoch
"We ate here last night, and to be honest after all the bad reviews, wasn't sure what to expect.We were told the wait would be a half hour, so..."
Simon
"We took our Australian clients to the Botswana Butchery in the first week of opening and while not one to normally write reviews feel compelled to do..."
Wendy Williamson
"I enjoyed a lovely afternoon at the Botswana Butchery with a friend recently - it was a beautiful crisp day and we were warmed by the sun with views..."
Jane
"Took my family and by comparison had eaten at Jervois Steak House the week before. By comparison service was charming, efficient and attentive. A..."
Terry
"I've eaten here twice since it opened, and I am kind of surprised by the vehemency of these negative reviews.Overall I had a great time..."
Emma
"Make no mistake every part of this place is targeted at the deeper portion of the wallet. I however attended as guest so I did not have the curse of..."
JustOneMore
"Botswana Butchery near the Ferry terminal down town was our destination this freezing winters eve. It was a bit of a last minute thing making a..."
Mrspotandmrlid
"The food here is excellent and the atmosphere quite formal. It's not a cheap eat, but it's a great place to spoil yourself on a classy date in a..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"I love having friends and family come visit from overseas as I get to take them to some of my favourite eateries that showcase some of Auckland's..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Botswana Butchery Auckland opened in late 2012. Riding on the success of the Queenstown restaurant, the fans were sure to follow. And they did. Not..."
Alistair Ross
"A few months ago I went to BB with two guests. The meal was superb, staff polite and good fun. A great night out. The bill was $430 , pricey but we..."
Stuart Dixon
"Great service, got a table ahead of booking time, food was great especially the onion rings, medium rear steak and the melt in your mouth lamb rack..."
Richard Kumar
"First time customer, greeted with a cleaver stuck on the glass door, clever and a standout matching the restaurants theme. The restaurant has a..."
Martin Ng
"We went here for a family dinner, the service and waiter were amazing! The sides and starters were delicious, highly recommend the gyoza. Everyone..."
Sarah K
"Lovely food, amazing service, & friendly staff. The lovely lady at the till even gave us an umbrella as we were leaving so we could get to our car..."
Tori Rogers
"Five full star reviews can allude to different scenarios. In this case, it means that I'm absolutely blown away by how good this restaurant was...."
Christopher Lai
"If you are looking for an amazing experience with your significant other or to spoil someone on a special occasion this is the place to take them...."
The Duvals
"Gorgeous spot, very chic, perfect for special occasions/office dinner & drinks. Second time going, partners birthday this time. Service was stunning..."
Nikki
"Did not try their main, only the soup. The French onion soup and creamy mushroom soup was good. The service staff was very attentive, warm and..."
Serena Yeo
"Food is fantastic - the chefs know their stuff. Steak is cooked to perfection, sides are drool-worthy and the selection of sauce is impressive! The..."
Georgia
"Loveliest dinner we had in Queenstown. Though my wife and I didn’t have a reservation, they kindly seated us in the private room with a fireplace...."
M Liu
"an exceptional meal with exceptional service. peking duck for starters was a personal favourite, as was the pork..."
Alice
"First time for my partner and I at this iconic restaurant on Auckland’s waterfront and a decadent lunch in store. We visited on a reasonably quiet..."
Sean O'Connor
"Lovely food, amazing service, & friendly staff. We came here to celebrate our daughters graduation and I am so pleased we did, everything was five..."
Shane Moore
"Great place to celebrate special occassions. Love their steaks,lamb and oyster. The lamb is cooked to..."
Rafael del Rosario
Grasshopper Restaurant
79/100 (918 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Pork
Chili
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Pad Thai
Curry
Prawns
Green Curry
Cakes
Lamb
Beef
"Great food and great service 👍🏻 absolutely love this place. It’s great for lunch and dinner. However the lunch specials are a great value for..."
sheeba lamba
"Grasshopper is one of my absolute favourite thai restaurants and I'm never disappointed when I visit with groups. Service is excellent, beverages,..."
Taylar W
"Food was really good, atmosphere feels fancy. Waitress was really nice. We have dinner there and it was a little expensive that’s why they got the..."
Dylen Velasquez
"My favorite thai restaurant in Auckland. My family loves visiting this place for special events and sunday get togethers. I recommend the golden..."
BL Faundo
"Prices and food are good. I think the service could be better. We had to stand up to call the waitress as she was not paying us attention when we..."
Andry G.
"I'm really impressed with Grasshopper Thai. The food was so yummy. Really delicious actually. And the service was top shelf - attentive and fast...."
James Robinson
"Extremely delicious, fast and friendly. They took great care about my vegetarian wishes (no fish sauce..."
Matt M
"Really delicious. Accommodated our large group easily. Good selection of dishes, nicely..."
Michael Martin
"Great food and amazing service. Make sure that Joy is there to take are of everything. She is the best. Her name suits her like no one! Thank you Joy..."
Juan Ignacio Santos
"Love the very well priced valuable amazing food. Their drinks are fantastic as well. But best of all the staff make the place. One of my absolute..."
Tama Tauira
Pescado Cafe & Tapas Bar
79/100 (1328 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
European
New Zealand
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Spanish
Spanish
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Patatas Bravas
Tuna
Halloumi
Calamares
Cakes
Salmon
Lamb
Chowder
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Prawns
Beef
Eggs Benedict
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Calamari
Meatballs
Risotto
Kabobs
Sit down
Spanish
Mediterranean
Bar
New Zealand
European
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
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Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice food, we stopped for a later afternoon coffee and snacks. No complaints, service was good, food was good, nice apple crumble pie, not too..."
Hitesh Patel
"Always loved spanish tapas. Good loaction, good atmosphere, friendly staff, and the food was not bad either~My favourite was the pork belly, because..."
Icy Guo
"Great Mediterranean cuisine, fresh dishes, professional service, recommend, must go again. Nice tapas selection, oysters. Have sets for breakfast,..."
Pavel Valenta
"I enjoyed the food. The service was amazing. Always there when I needed anything. I highly recommend the French cutlets or the seared..."
Timothy Dupree
"Nice food.Good tapas for reasonable price.Service is fast and good, prime..."
Andy Vlaas
"Amazing place to be at by the wharf on sunny day, if you are a vegetarian you might find it a little tough and I would have loved the place if they..."
Shashank Bhargava
"Went here via First Table. Such a great dinner, delicious food and great..."
Benny Jekel
"Nice food, good of atmosphere and friendly..."
Rodrigo Azueta
"Very delicious, full of flavour and big portion sizes for tapas...staff are very friendly, great atmosphere one of my favourite places to go in..."
Leon Halverston
"Great food at great atmosphere right on the wharf. Suitable for just a bite or a full meal. Great selection of beverages..."
Finn Balchin
"Excellent for lunch with good views. Staffs were..."
Eric Chung
"Food was great, eye fillet was perfectly cooked. Lacked a bit seasoning. The service was good, but had room for..."
Marshall T
"Had one of the most delicious lunches in a long time. Antipasto platter, patatas bravas, and the scallops with truffle mash - plenty for two..."
Warren Coleman
"The breakfast is affordable, I ate benedict with bacon just fo $19. Love..."
Ade Saputra
Aria Restaurant And Bar - Crowne Plaza Auckland
78/100 (302 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Beef
Fish
Pork
Juice & Smoothies
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Salmon
Curry
Juice & Smoothies
Sit down
European
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had the best pumpkin soup in a long long time at Aria...the bread rolls given with the soup were divine. I ordered 6 more rolls...dipped in soup it..."
Sai Kumar
"Nice food and friendly staffs, cheap smiles and greetings yet still giving you space for your privacy and peace whilst you enjoying food. I have..."
Linelin Official
"This is the Crowne Plaza’s restaurant. Dinner- The food and service are okay. The only complaint I would have is the Hapuka fish [$34] was much too..."
Gary Brazel
"10/10 breakfast. like eating food from an old barbie movie. very nice staff and calm atmosphere. only thing to be improved is please have something..."
olivia
"Had the buffet breakfast after our stay in town to see the Cabaret, There was so much choice on the buffet and I asked for an Original Omelette ,..."
Paul Garcia
"Excellent customer service from the staff.Highly recommend.Thank..."
Fatih Vanliog
"Had a great breakfast sandwich off of the a la cart menu today. Service was fantastic. Highly..."
Rebecca L
"We stayed at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and opted for the breakfast at Aria Restaurant. We were glad that we did that. The buffet breakfast was really..."
Geoffrey Leung
"Nice hotel breakfast with enough choices that you don't get bored of the offering over your stay. The service is friendly and very quick with the..."
ManWai Yeung
"Had family breakfast here some were staying over at the crown hotel. It's average taste for some meals it over all lovely staff and good food. Kid..."
Malia Tia
"The Spanish paella has a local Kiwi twist of using New Zealand green lip mussels!! So very well done. Perfect portion size as..."
Claudia Kellersch
"Simply the best meal I have had. Lovely friendly staff. Quiet bit a noce atmosphere. If you stay at this hotel you have to eat..."
Stewart Kerr
"Very delicious with great service. The steaks were grilled perfectly. The lamb is also highly..."
ERIC
"Good place to hang out, unwind, and even..."
Gems Gonzalez
Degree Gastrobar
77/100 (1127 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Wings
Fish & chips
Scallops
Risotto
Mussels
Burger
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Curry
Café
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Excellent, loyalty rewards gift voucher $30 birthday meal within 3 weeks of your birthday so we set off on a Tuesday night booked online via voucher..."
Artie Ward
"Love this place for their eats! Had a salad, lamb shank and mash then Belgian waffle for dessert. We were pretty stuffed and probably didn't need 3..."
Rachel Spencer
"I have been there a few times. Food was really good with just the right amount served. The place is clean and tidy. Staffs are very welcoming. This..."
Taz Karim
"I was afraid I would leave New Zealand without tasting a lamb dish worth the reputation of the New Zealand lamb that is popular all over the world...."
Mathias Nielsen
"Had a fantastic time at Degree! The fish bowl drinks are to die for and can easily be shared with 3+ people, making it an inexpensive place for..."
Ryan Marsan
"It's really nught to have dinner here. Enjoy the sunset and having a drink with frds. Food are big and tastes really..."
Winke Ho
"Good food and a lot of choices for..."
Aekkalak Yodprang
"Good solid place with a great menu, happy hour and of course Harbourside views of the viaduct!! Price of the drinks outside happy hour however are a..."
Philip Palfreyman
"Loved my $11.90 lunch special chowder and big glass of..."
Dominic Toon
"Great place Great service.ordered the ribs A huge meal and tasty Will go..."
Gwen Flynn
"Delicate with stonegrill plate. Great view at harbour and good..."
Janya T
"This is your slightly above average restaurant. I went here on a rainy afternoon and was greeted by a lovely staff member that promptly found me a..."
Caelan Boyd
"Nice spot, nice atmosphere. Asked for a flute, but charged for a mini bubbles bottle. They were happy to put right but had left by the time we..."
Paul Foster
"Very well located, nice food and great..."
Hugo Mendes
"Located in Viaduct Basin makes it prime location for lunch or dinner. It is nice and clean restaurant with decent menu options. Staff is very helpful..."
Zorko Sostaric
"Reasonable prices for lunch and portions. The lunch special for fish and chips was just right if you want a taste but not a giant plate of it...."
Gloria Fraczak
Marvel Bar & Grill
75/100 (1374 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
European
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Beef
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Salad
Seafood Platters
Clam Chowder
Ribs
Prawns
Toasts
Scallops
Oyster
Cheesecakes
Calamari
Steak Sandwich
Mussels
Tuna
Sandwiches
Halloumi
Calamares
Burger
"Great Friday evening at the Marvel Grill at a work event were we enjoyed a selection of wonderful yummy platters, this included a wonderful..."
CGKjourneys
"The food was good, staff were nice. I’m not sure if they were short staffed but service could be a little better - there were times when drinks..."
Katze McCarthy
"Super friendly, great food, excellent range of wine by the glass. I've been here twice recently and thoroughly enjoyed both visits, trying the chips..."
andrew mcmillan
"Food was really really nice, portion ain't too big but quality is always more important than quantity..."
Benny Chan
"Yes, they have Bluff oysters (in January), but the Te Kouma oyster is in season and simply divine. If you are an oyster lover, try this one. When the..."
ERIK LEE
"Really nice food good service and view of Harbour..."
Rob Howard
"Real good food!! Great place to go if your wallet is..."
Arran B
"Came here for the first time with my partner and I loved the service! The atmosphere was very relaxing. Prices are what you would expect from a..."
E.T
"My wife and I have often enjoyed a great meal and a glass or two if some great wine. Today it was a late lunch, they were super busy as usual..."
Grant
"Always a delight to dine at marvel grill. Delicious, perfectly cooked food, bursting with flavour. The staff are polite and attentive and wait time..."
Oceeyy Gray
Neptune
70/100 (615 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Chowder
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Ribs
Pasta
Prawns
Salad
T-Bone Steak
Cakes
Crab
Scallops
Lamb
Pesto
Duck
Fish
Oyster
Pork
Calamari
Mussels
Tuna
Fish & chips
Burger
Calamares
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Glad to visit again especially since there weren't too many places to eat. Great staff, and menu options were good as well. I had the BBQ Texas..."
John Loau
"Always great food and decent size portions, happy hour with $5.00 beers as..."
Colin Vale
"More than meets the eye! This place looks out of place for its location, however the food is quite good and is great value for money. Don't be fooled..."
Joel Sóma
"Food is awesome and the owner cum head chef is super friendly and makes the best fish and chips + seafood paella..."
Honey Daniels
"Nice food and good service! It seems such an inconspicuous spot, very quiet despite being right by the water, but it has a very thorough menu,..."
AucklandEater
"Went here today as it was a stunning day and we needed a beer. The $5 beers brought us in! The waitress was accommodating and brought us our beers..."
Mezza
"One day I was wondering around viaduct area with my friend for dinner. Everywhere we wanted to go was packed and I saw Neptune filled with 50s and..."
Jay
"What a gem this place is, always friendly service and great food. plus the outlook over the harbour on a stunning day just tops it all off. Has..."
Philip Bateman
"OMG THE BEST LAMB SHANKS IVE EVER HAD. Absolutely loved my experience here. It wasn't really busy when we went here. The staff were nice. My food..."
Evaline Shandil
"Great food, great service, great location and great atmosphere. I would recommend this place thoroughly. I'm actually going back tonight with some..."
Rhea Mea
"Nice view. Good food. Not expensive. And excellent service. I was here with my family during sunset, and had a perfect dinner from drinks to dessert...."
Thomas.armstrong.k
"Today I went with my friends to have lunch and was really nice. We were looking a restaurant in the Pierre and we decide enter here. The fish and..."
Mariajosemvw
"Had a great night out on Friday night at Neptune.It was a cold night and the staff made sure we were cosy with the heaters all turned..."
Sheryl Glasse
"Like many other reviewers, we sort of stumbled over this place when looking for dinner on Princess Warf. If I were only reviewing the main dish and..."
LucyGoosey
"The mains here were absolutely TO DIE FOR! Could not fault them. Had amazing pork, paella, seafood platters, scallops etc. The drinks were super..."
Rachel Schuurman
"Friends and i were looking for a place to eat out and fell across this place.First i ordered soup of the day which was pumpkin soup with fresh..."
Kali Windmill
"After the debacle at the restaurant I previously reveiwed, we were on the hunt for somewhere for a nice meal on New Years Eve. These guys were great...."
Satan
"Pity these previous reviews are old, as the service my wife and I received recently was superb.The maitre'd was wonderful - it was a quiet..."
Paul Butler
"Fantastic meal of fish n chips! Excellent view of the harbour plus the owner of over 20 years is just lovely. So glad I stopped..."
Club Paradox Nelson
"Had dinner here without a booking. Staff were extremely accomodating, friendly and helpful. Water views were immaculate. Ordered a seafood paella and..."
Andrew L
"The meals here are so good!! Great value, size and delicious in beautiful location. Highly..."
Chantal Bak
"We had a lovely meal at Neptunes, they had been very busy but were very apologetic and gave great service! The food was delicious and the drinks were..."
Esther
"Third time i been here today...Cheapest drinks on Princes Wharf...Friendliest Staff and Ed, Owner, GREAT HOST. Food is great. Not too packed unless..."
Rob Tai
"A seafood restaurant on queens wharf. Great location, can imagine how lovely it would be to sit here on a summer evening with drinks overlooking the..."
Christine
"Nice lunch Fish n Chip meal. Brilliant service. Take a seat wait staff will come to you for your order. Super helpful. Had lunch Labour Weekend..."
Ericka
"Unexpectedly very good. Food was fantastic. Husband had the venison was very good I had the scallops and prawns..."
caroline dillon
"We came for coffee, amazing service! Overlooking the harbour, you will surely enjoy the view, food and hospitality. We will surely come..."
Faye O
"We've been here a couple of times now. Nice service and a solid staff with a million dollar view. In addition, fair pricing means this will be a..."
Tony Kozina
"This place is awesome! Such lovely service and well decorated with a nice view. The drinks were delicious and really great prices too. The owner was..."
Rachel
"Would get 5 star if they tidy up all the clutter on the sides of the restaurant, not a pleasing sight indoors to see by the kitchen clutter. However..."
Rajesh mahesan
"What a hidden Gem! This must have the freshest and tastiest seafood in Auckland. Neptunes is tucked halfway down princes wharf with beautiful fees..."
Clare Burton
"On the wharf side facing bridge-end of harbour, across from maritime museum. Food was beautiful, huge variety of choices, service fast, pasta..."
Courtney Tasker
"You will never find a restaurant or bar that has better service or prices than Neptune's. It's not too loud and the view is..."
Mike Cooper
"This is really hidden on the wharf but worth the find. They had an awesome dessert menu to follow a great pasta..."
Brie Krend
"Super nice food. Friendly staff! Beautiful location! Highly recommend this..."
Tom Mazur
Y-not Restaurant & Bar
70/100 (847 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Chowder
Beef
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Bouillabaisse
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Lamb
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Mussels
Tuna
Calamares
Fish & chips
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Great establishment- and smiley attentive staff. Grab One deals are currently good value for money too. Food arrived hot and in a reasonable time..."
Eliott F
"Really enjoyed the food, nice location right by the water, really good staff. Nice and cosy inside, outside (unless its really windy) is nice they..."
Semisi Koloto
"Amazing food and drinks, with a good view. Risotto serve was massive. Batter on the squid was just..."
Polly Nissen
"The food they cooked is awesome... you may gonna love..."
Rajan Singh
"First time we have been here, good spot down the city harbor. Good service and good food. I reccomend the lamb..."
Kris
"Great food and service, nice..."
Chrissi Walker
"My beloved man and I came for dinner recently after purchasing the grabone voucher for this restaurant, very good service, the staff were attentive..."
arlaina hilton
"Good views of the harbour. Staff were friendly. Food was good. For entrée, we had the calamari and bread and dips. Both were tasty but portions..."
Faiz Dholkawala
"Food was beautiful staff & service was so..."
Prabashnee Naidoo
"Made a booking online for New Years Eve Dinner and was so fast and easy. Location was great, could see out to the harbour bridge and the boats etc....."
Georgy “AlwaysForeverMe” Girl
"Lovely service, we had a really nice sunset dinner (530pm ish) with our 2 year old son. They provided a high chair and kids menu. We had the lamb..."
Andres Czajkowski
"Had my son's birthday party there. The food was generously portioned and well cooked. The waiter/waitresses were extremely friendly and attentive. ..."
Michael T
"Absolutely amazing. One of the best lamb shanks I had in long time. Melt in mouth. Steak was cooked to the perfection and good size meal..."
y p
"Service was great. I had the seared scallops and it was delicious. I also had the pork belly which was succulent, tasty and just melted in the..."
jayne lewis
Portofino Italian Restaurant
70/100 (2270 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Prawns
Tiramisu
Pasta
Salad
Cheesecakes
Scallops
Bolognese
Clams
Lasagne
Calamari
Carbonara
Risotto
Cannelloni
Mussels
Lamb
Calamares
Bruschette
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Cheesecake
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Great Italian restaurant, handy location , friendly..."
Rex Chen
"We went on a quite Monday evening so had the place pretty much to ourselves. The food was great, fettuccine con polo was amazing and the waiter,..."
Pretesh Patel
"Delicious pasta, lovely waiter. Will be..."
Missmelissajacob
"Went there today for dinner, I ordered an pizza and my partner ordered carbonara pasta, both was really delicious, good wine selection as..."
Jessicahelenapeixoto
"Best italian restaurant for me with huge servings and well seasoned dishes :) celebrated our 1 year friendship with my bestfriend 🎉 compliment to..."
Ryan Soriano
"We don't see why there are such poor ratings :)Great service, delicious food with great portion sizes and fair prices. Not to mention you have..."
Mashed_Potato
"what a lovely place to dinein..beautiful waterfront sit out option with great authentic italian food.food tastes great and ambiance is just..."
The Food Lover
"Food as amazingly great. Felt like we were in Italy. We ordered a pizza and pasta. Very fresh and had that homemade taste!Service..."
Liuxxx
"Sunday late lunch while waiting Denny Setiawan took his new bike - ordered bruschetta galleto, this place has a nice view especially in summer..."
Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386
"The location is superb. The staff and service was good. Payed $22.5 for the burrata and $19.5 for the bolognese. Burrata definitely needed more..."
BelaIna
"The waiters at portofino were muy bien! Super friendly and were filled with spirit that really helped make the atmosphere of the night incredible...."
A A Ron Tsoi
"We had our friends birthday here, the food was delicious and the staff are really nice. We all had a really good time here 👌 highly recommend..."
Emily Shen
"Staff are always friendly and polite. Food is very tasty and well presented and beautiful views of Auckland's harbour and scenery. Great Italian..."
Sassy Radish
"Had an extended family dinner here earlier this week. Lots of seating, looked very upmarket and chic. Service was attentive and friendly. My fiance..."
Janice McCartain Dagg
"I love the pasta here me and my partner visit every once in awhile because there isn't anything she loves here. The salmon pizza is a bit too salty..."
Chris L
"Went here for lunch today . Food was really good had a lot of flavour and the portions are descently sized also is a little bit on the pricy side but..."
Aman
"Went for a group end of year dinner celebration. The food was tasty, service was great and atmosphere was nice. I ordered thr pasta salad which was..."
Bailey
"Great location and atmosphere. Service can be improved... the staff members are quite busy and may be that is why they tends to forget, haha. Ordered..."
Lyn Lin (Zomato Gold Share Code LINL3293)
"Delicious pizzas and lovely ambience. Have been coming here for years and it is always consistently good. Would recommend this to anyone wanting..."
Kaizeen Kolah
"After loving Portofino at Mission Bay we decided to visit here. I'm also surprised by the low score as I thought the opposite. The ambiance here is..."
Farah Mohammed
"Again not sure by the overall low score here.Recommended by staff in The Sebel Viaduct Harbour.Two lovely pastas (spaghetti and cannelloni)..."
Connoisseurc
"Why such negative reviews? I'll admit I was close to not going here due to those bad reviews, however as the menu looked so good and my wife being a..."
Adam Thomas
"Wonderful food, I'll definitely come again to try the new items of the menu! It was nice that the owner personally met the guests. I liked the quiet..."
Millie NZ
"Shocked by all the bad reviews! We really loved this place - the food tasted like authentic North Italian cuisine - perhaps people have been to..."
Bad English
"Not sure why the overall rating here is really low. The staff were really friendly and there is a good view too. We got the lasagne and the fried..."
Dxlche
"Came here on a Saturday night, the restaurant was packed. We were seated promptly upon arrival, however wait time was a downer and the reason for the..."
Chomnomnom
"Myself and my wife were almost hesitant to go here because of poor reviews in the past, but we noticed all the new reviews were good. And we loved..."
AravindKumar HariNarayanan
"Huge amount of wine selections. Tried their pasta and pizza. Pasta was good. Pizza was too small for what I paid. Service was below average. I can't..."
Shenda
"Mostly,the previous reviews said that the service was so disappointing,but what I experienced last night was fantastic.The manager looked after..."
Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul
"Walked to the viaduct to find a new place to eat with my friend. We wanted to try this beautiful place. Great customer service and our meals were..."
Tiatiatia
"We ordered Insalata Cesare with chicken, Spaghetti Bologenese, and Affogato with liquor for lunch today. Actually, the food is delicious and can fill..."
Patrick Tong
"I loved my meal here! We started with garlic pizza which was crispy and buttery. The mains took quite a while to come out and when they did I..."
Amy Phun
"We went for dinner last night , we booked last minute for a group of 18 , we had a great service , beautiful atmosphere and delicious food , we been..."
Fiona
"Had a great time there on Saturday with my family. Was my wife's birthday, she loves Italian and mum loves trying out new food. We have been to the..."
Miraaz Peerbhai
"After reading some reviews I was a bit worried about the pasta, so decided to have the Veal Marsala. I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the meal..."
Juanine
"Saturday night was my second time here. I had to try the chicken fettuccine my friends kept boasting about. They were right! It was such a divine &..."
Doreen Milo
"Such a lovely place the food is a bit pricey but worth every penny! We had to wait for ages for the food to arrive. But I guess that's not a..."
Rithika Reddy
"Came to this place on a friends 18th as a last minute formal luxury dinner. They welcomrd us quickly which was great!The staff had introduced me..."
Alex Hogg
"Nice setting overlooking viaduct harbour. Perhaps just a touch pretentious, the Kitchen served up a delightful traditional Spaghetti carbonara and a..."
Laurie Ellul
"Had an awesome time. The food was amazeballs, can not fault the flawless service of FRANCISCO! You need to promote that guy or give him some type of..."
Mitch Tuitupou
"We arrived at around 10.30 pm last night October 10th. 4 adults. We ate entree, mains and dessert. We also bought wines. The service was excellent...."
Ken White
"I went there in a cold windy night. It was warm and dark. Exactly the way I liked it to be. I had a spaghetti alla bolognese, or something like this(..."
Lily
"Average. Nice selections of cocktails. I think that this place is just a normal italian restaurant of what you would expect out of italian..."
Nikki
"Had lunch today at Portofino on the viaduct with 2 of my friends we've got one of the tables on the balcony were the view is beautiful, I have to say..."
Angelica Sosa
"We came here for dinner and got a vongole spaghetti to share and a steak each. The pasta wasn't that great - dry and tasteless, but the steak was..."
Misty
"We came here for one of our anniversary dinners and we sat down to enjoy a plate of Seafood marinara spaghetti and vegetarian cannelloni. The..."
House Of Eats
"I do have not an inclined fondness of food from this cuisine, therefore, my review should be objective; or at least, to a substantial extent.The..."
Audric Kam
"My friends and I come here often as most of us are based in the city. I've had a lot of good times here but there have been some misses...."
@KeraBearEats
"Nice Italian restaurant located in the heart of the viaduct night life. Found the staff very friendly and the service was pretty good, except we were..."
Luke
"Been here twice now, good food, good prices for the prime location and friendly staff :) definitely would go again. Had to wait a while for meals but..."
Nikki
"I cannot speak for the whole menu, but this place still serves the best seafood risotto I have had in Auckland - and I have ordered that from many..."
Where.iate
"Last night we had friends visiting from Queenstown so we decided to take them out for dinner. Portofino was our preferable choice as we dined there..."
Alex Sipka
"I have been to Portofino Viaduct for many years now, and yes they may be a little slower at times, but that's when it's full house. It's a huge..."
Lawrence Chan
"Food was excellent and lovely setting for a Friday..."
Andrew McIlwrick
"We went there for my son's birthday at his request for an Italian meal. We had an excellent waitress, very keen and friendly and the food was great...."
Karyn Van Den Hurk
"Visited Portofino at viaduct last night, got nice table looking over harbour, atmosphere was great ..good selection of Italian wines ..minestone soup..."
Krista McCoy
"my English is not good, but don t belive some ppl saying here is worst Italian restaurant, i tried by my self and my boyfriend last weekend,waiters..."
Sarah X
"Last night I be with my family in Portofino Restaurant on Viaduct,I am very happy, wonderfull Italian food,best service.Waitter is very happy and..."
Nicole
"I'm a waitress at Portofino Viaduct and i just want to justify your expectations of good service. Firstly, please explain further what you think good..."
Anna Pagent
"wow what a great dining experience of NZ. I love the way there are crabs in the mussels - it gives a sense of connection to the food chain. The..."
Diana Felton-Thorpe
"I have been going to this place for the past few years, and it is a fabulous place to eat at. Great for celebrating couples' anniversaries and team..."
Sylvia
"Portofinos Restaurant was lovely to dine at. I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine which was exceptional and filled all the expectations of it that I had..."
Cleopatra Garland-Giese
"Portofino Viaduct is great for that formal Italian dining experience without the hefty price tag (compared to other restaurants in the Viaduct) as..."
Heartshrooms
"Very beautiful and authentic Italian restaurant. Loved the vibe of this place. Has a very stunning view from the dining area. Very friendly staff!..."
raadhna ramnee
"I loved this place, it was birthday dinner and being vegetarian they have so many options, Food is great and love the overall. will surely recommend..."
Rashmi Sharma
"Amazing menu with so much to choose from. Service was very efficient, and the food was..."
Christina Bird
"Went here with my friend at Friday evening. After strolling around the viaduct, my friend suddenly looked at this place and promptly scanned the..."
Alutsyah Luthfian
"Dine here! You won't regret! I'm SHOCKED that this restaurant has such a low rating due to picky customers not knowing that they are at an authentic..."
Jason Vu | The Stay Hub
"Nice food. Ok price. Lovely vibe and atmosphere. Lovely..."
Dane Garrett
"Food was great! Had oysters and the casarecce alfredo. oysters were $5/one which seemed fairly reasonable in my experience, however for almost $30..."
Cholbs1998
"I’m not sure why the reviews are so low because this was one of our best meals after a week in Auckland. We went for an early dinner/ late lunch..."
Carrie Gee
"The food is amazing. Best we have ever had. The staff are friendly and the food arrives promptly and..."
Jo Prior
"Excellent food & the service from the waiter was amazing. Cheerful, friendly & his banter went down well with everyone. Highly..."
Sandy Heard
"Fresh and quality ingredients, loved the chicken liver dish..."
Kiah Bhogal
The Falls Restaurant & Cafe
70/100 (995 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Chowder
Cakes
Burger
"Very nice place, friendly staff & yummy..."
Aaron Samuel
"Great coffee here. And is set in a very nice quiet place just off the main busy rd. I seen this place many times but never been in before. But I will..."
Chris Clark
"Came here with two other friends. Real cool set up and away from the hustle and bustle of the city.Crispy pork belly was super tasty but the..."
Jaya Soma
"Although the food was rather expensive, and there wasn’t a lot of options, the food that I ordered from the breakfast menu I throughly enjoyed. I..."
Fraeya
"Went there for breakfast on a weekday and it was quiet. We ordered eggs florentine and mushroom bennie. The food took about 15 minutes and they were..."
LoveLims
"I went here for breakfast voucher, food was good and I was able to build my own menu from the choices. The tea was a bit light for my liking. Overall..."
Farah Abid
"Big breakfast was awesome. Above average portions. Vittoria coffee was nice. The potato rostini was really good...crunchy on the outside. 2 sausages..."
Ken M
"we had breakfast for 2 last week and it was ssoo good! we had the eggs florentine & bacon and eggs on sourdough bread I loved the potato rosti with..."
HeyItsDollo
"Had a really good experience here the other night it was a week night therefore wasn’t too busy, staff were lovely I think the lady the kept..."
Hardysweden
"We've been to this restaurant a few times for breakfast in the past. The coffees have been 90% of the time been excellent. The food and the service..."
Praveen Shergill
"Nicely setup. It is a house-like restaurant and cafe. You can choose outside seating or inside. It is good for group kinda dining or meet-up. Nice..."
Edi NT
"On a rainy Sunday morning we visited the place for breakfast.The ambiance is good here. The menu is good too.We ordered Eggs florentine..."
Suchandra Saha
"Nice restaurant, it's a very old large house. Nice outdoor area on a warm day. The entrees and mains were really nice (4/5) but the food took a..."
Cherie
"Thought we would trek out west for the day to have lunch. Visited the Falls Restaurant, which is a lovely standalone heritage building next to a..."
Daniel Kinnoch
"I gave this rating after considered the food, service and atmosphere all together. It's established at a historical location so it's beautiful..."
Coffeeomg
"Been for lunch a few times .. salmon orzo yummy. Gnocchi yummy. Mussel chowder and chicken salad all yummy ! Lovely service .. reasonable prices...."
Alexine
"We visited falls for breakkie we ordered eggs florentine and big breakfast..The food was ok nothing diffferent to what we get at other..."
FoodLoco
"My family and I visited The Falls for our family Christmas celebration. I walked in to a lovely place with beautiful lookouts and different areas..."
Kim M
"The one and only time I have been here, I had a blast! Our waiter was very nice and friendly and made you feel as if you were a friend rather than..."
Tbroadley
"A regular with my family and always worth a visit. A beautiful old house with a lovely main dining area looking out onto a soothing green landscape...."
Chris Mcneill
"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: For a city with a young history, it was refreshing to eat in a place with a sense history and old school charm. We ate in the..."
Andrew @anjeats
"Came here for $10 breakfast, it was worth it. Breakfast was delicious and delivered a great portion and service was nice too. Had a nice time here..."
Seamus M.
"Love the range of high quality delicious dishes, I recommend the pate and the chicken nicoise salad. My friends and I enjoy this restaurant very..."
Jo Marcon
"Went to this lovely little place for brunch on a Thursday morning, prompt and super friendly service, amazing coffee and we had eggs Florentine and..."
Lana Rose Webster
"Today we visited the Falls for breakfast. The staff are friendly enough, and kept us updated with our meals. It only had a few other people..."
Wanderlust
"Fantastic coffee! Usually friendly service + great scenery. However, having been there for breakfast, lunch and dinner I can say that the food is..."
Laura Is Hungry
"Lovely old heritage building but the breakfast food was plain for what we paid. On the upside my friend took me to lunch one time and the food was..."
Sungsam7
"Food was great, spot is beautiful, waitress was attentive and polite but unfortunately the girls behind the bar and their lack of service ruined the..."
Petra
"I had brunch here with a friend after originally planning to try Finch Cafe which was still closed for the holidays so this was our next best option..."
Jen
"Fantastic food full of flavour and variety, good sized portion that will fill you up and leave you satisfied! Topped off by service with a..."
Matt
"Great quality and consistently good service. My go to in henderson...."
Simone Cooper
"I attended a function this evening at The Falls Restaurant - amazing service from a troupe of beautifully groomed young staff - polite professional..."
Margaret Colleen Walsh-Shearer
"Came for our sons birthday last Saturday with family. Very impressed with service-friendly, attentive staff , meals especially salmon and chicken..."
Anne-Marie Davis
"I have been here countless times for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a coffee a snack at any time of day. This has to be my absolute favourite..."
Kylie Sprague
"Welcoming atmosphere from staff and comfortable surroundings with that familiar, local community getting together feeling. The pate was creamy and..."
Jan Allen
"Delicious meal, helpful and professional staff, reasonable prices, nice environment so what else to say? The only slight issue - and I emphasize the..."
Zoltan Szeman
"We had to go to Auckland recently and went out west to visit friends. We decided to have dinner at The Falls, what a lovely old building and..."
Rrstables
"We went for a meal last week and really enjoyed it. Service has been a bit 'hit and miss' sometimes especially if they are busy but the food is..."
Clive Tomkins
"First of all the surroundings are absolutely fantastic, not many restaurants can boast such a peaceful setting. Then the service, I can see there are..."
Wai
"Went for dinner Saturday night, the food was great and the service amazing.. Even one of the chefs asked us how our meal was and thanked us on the..."
Reon Barnfield
"Weve been on a number of occasions. It rates between average to very good. Sometimes service can be hit and..."
Geraldine Tew
"I certainly agree that The Falls has a top-notch barista. After our walk alongside Henderson Creek today, we stopped at The Falls cafe for our usual..."
Walksinauckland.com
"Always good, haven't had a bad experience here. Friendly and attentive staff. Nice spacious building and grounds. Good sized meals and great..."
Jennifer D
"I have visited The Falls Restaurant over the years and what I love is the care and attention to details.Today I noticed the owner blowing the..."
Aroha Heeni
"I attended a sixtieth wedding anniversary celebration on Sunday at The Falls Henderson. This heritage hotel a gracious beautifully restored old lady..."
Suzaine Greenshields
"I went to the Falls for lunch with a very good friend. I have to say that it was the most enjoyable lunch I have had in a very long time. the..."
Kay Neale
"We have been to the falls many times and have always had a great experience. from the food right through to the venue...Ive had breaky and lunch..."
Peter The Fat One
"My friends and I were so impressed with the Falls Restaurant during our November 2012 ladies' get-together that I decided to rebook this year for a..."
Marianne Kenny
"Along with a number of other invited health professionals I attended a training session at The Falls last night which had been hired by the..."
Waiora Pene Hare
"My wife and I went to The Falls for our tenth wedding anniversary last night. After having read a few of the reviews saying the service wasn't up to..."
Cornelis Boertjens
"Went here for lunch with colleagues and we were all very impressed with our meals. The service was attentive and friendly. Free parking to the side..."
Stephanie
"It was a cold, wet and miserable night but the resturant itself exuded warmth. A lovely atmosphere with starched white tablecloths and quality..."
Ray Gilbert
"Went to The Falls for a birthday dinner. Absolutely fabulous, great service, nice atmosphere and the food was to die for. Couldn't fault anything...."
Amber
"Went for Brunch Last Saturday. A little disappointed with the menu. There was only one item on the menu that wasn't eggs. (wife has alergy to eggs)...."
John Budd
"We have been here a couple of times - once for breakfast and once for dinner. It's a bit of a hidden gem - wonderful old heritage building with a..."
Wolfie W
"I am just back from The Falls again. The food was exceptional, the sea food chowder was rich and intense. The Creme brule' OMG! It was to die..."
Giapo Grazioli
"Me and my husband went there for our 1 year wedding anniversary. Excellent food, warm and friendly service. They managed to book us in even at short..."
Priyanka Paul
"This restaurant is a cozy little cafe` styled building, with friendly and welcoming staff.The food was quick to be delivered and was..."
Daryl Clune
"1/ A really nice dinner for 2, ordered the surprise menu, wasn’t disappointed, very enjoyable. 2/Post Easter visit for dinner, this eatery..."
cee doubleyou
"Charming place, attentive staff who helped me with my dietary requirements and delicious food. We went for mothers day and had the most delectable..."
Alexia Collis
"We had a fantastic dinner last night for our anniversary. Food was absolutely delicious, we had the *hey chef feed me" option and every single..."
Yazmin Espinosa
"Absolutely stunning food! Table of six tonight, all had starters, mains and dessert. Not a single person had a bad thing to say. Even were able to..."
Charlotte Edson (LadyofShalott)
"I drive past this place almost every day, and every time I think I want to visit it. After 8 months I finally did. The setting is beautiful and..."
Joanie Badenhorst-Awasthi
"Amazing in-house baked Turkish style bread. Fully plant based loaded and it was delicious Hubby had the raw fish dish and he thoroughly enjoyed..."
Sheryl Leonard-Schlitter
"This review needs an update. A couple of years on and The Falls is on my regular lunch rotation. Simply put it's fantastic. Forget running to the cbd..."
Frazer Skinner
"consistently really great coffee, great food, stellar service - an oasis of calm in the middle of Henderson. Definitely the BEST cafe and coffee..."
Rachel Alexander Sutherland
"Stunning revamped venue with new owners. Food was amazing! A must try new food destination. Everything was full of flavour. Staff are very friendly..."
Debra Peng
"So glad to see they renovated this place. We did go in between Christmas and New Year so the place was quieter. We were surprised with the wait..."
Khatleen Tobias