The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Mangere, September 2022

Szimpla Gastro Bar

84/100 (2002 ratings)

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"There aren’t many decent restaurants near the Auckland airport but Szimpla is definitely a good one.I love the 80’s furnitures arranged..."

Lucy

"Awesome food. Retro 70s..."

Elizabeth Edwards

"Took our friends visiting us for lunch, so close to the airport. With good options on menu for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.. recommend their..."

Surbhi Kharbanda

"Nice pub food with friendly service. The burger was juicy with fresh ingredients. The chip serving was generous with large chunky fries. A..."

Jason Jost

"Every time we visit, nothing but great service, warm atmosphere and reeeeeal good food! Only downfall is the change in menu, my partner & I LOVED the..."

KMKDA

"Had a group of about 15 adults here. My first time here. The staff were very friendly and attentive to our needs. Atmosphere here was real chill. We..."

AnazAhKuoi

"Lovely and spacious place and the food was yummy. Also staffs were accomodating. Easy to find parking as we went on Saturday. Will definitely come..."

Airini

"We had a farewell function here and it was AWESOME the food was great we did dinner and had a variety of means. Our fave was chicken and steak...."

Peneueta Willis

"Recommended by a work colleague to dine there atmosphere good staff friendly.... orderedThe eye fillet meal dry meat was small piece but enjoy..."

Lavinia Lafu

"The food was good and filling. The service was excellent super nice and friendly!THE CHOCOLATE TORTE IS SO GOOD!!!!! With the mango ice..."

Tasmanian

"Great vibe and atmosphere and is reflected in their food, staff very friendly, the food came out in time at all and tasted great! Our group..."

Samkupa

"Would give 4.5 stars. Great for kids. Obliging staff- happy to subtract ingredients. Lovely food enjoyed by all. Had the lasagne, the sliders and..."

TheGoodKiwi Nz

"Table service was really good. Food came out in great time for a large table. Everyone pretty satisfied with their meals. I had the chicken sliders..."

Thompson AJ

"Enjoyed a Lunch treat here with some work colleagues after a long days training. Bar wasn’t too busy given it’s a weekday. Was greeted & sat down..."

Kai Mai

"Popped in with my parents by chance while out shopping. Pleasant staff, generous portions and decent beer. It was busy enough to give the place a..."

Ben Mcguinness-Ngatai

"Great service, waitress really attentive. The food was really good too. The steak was cooked perfectly medium and the goat cheese and berry salad was..."

Lizzie

"Atmosphere and decor were both wonderful. Love the quirkyness of the place! Food came out super speedy and coffee was lovely. A good place which..."

Danimurphy23

"Food is amazing, service is great. Reasonable price shared between 2 with drinks also included. Its very set up well. A nice place to stop by on your..."

Emma Tippins Fanueli

"Came by to see a couple of friends off after a busy trip here. It was a bit hard to find the parking lot but I managed to get a park on the main..."

Benedict Uy

"3 of us went for a meal before drop off at the airport, first time here for all of us. What an Absolutely Brilliant place!! Service nice and ..."

IAndEJohannisson

"Went here last night for dinner because the reviews on here seemed good. Was rather impressed by the place the food was amazing. We ordered the Thai..."

Crackerjacker

"It was a good call to come here on our way to the airport. It has a spacious interior but it still manages to feel cozy. I liked the full length..."

Ronel Kapp

"Szimpla Gastro BarTHE FOODOLOGIST RATING:- FOOD:- 4.5/5 ( Good Clean Food ,Well prepared , Good Quality)SERVICE:- 5/5 (..."

Saahil Cherieth

"Just keep coming back to dine at this wonderfully quirky restaurant. With an ever changing menu, you'll always find something interesting to try...."

Sonz

"This is my fourth time coming to szimpla and I have never really been that impressed with the food. Today was different though. We shared the garlic..."

Hilary Campbell

"Staff were nice and service was good. Liked the atmosphere too. Portion size was quite small, so we were still hungry after that. Ordered three mains..."

Yu

"Wonderful setting, great atmosphere, friendly service and kai. I liked the 60s/70s retro look of the environs that really added to the aesthetic of..."

Dennis Tohovaka

"We love Szimpla. Beautiful food, people and atmosphere. We have been coming here for many years now and bring our friends and family here too. We..."

Arena Matheson

"Been here previously as we like the food and ambience, so we Stopped in here for dinner tonight, the place was packed but we got lucky with a table..."

Chai Paani

"Great place. Have often stopped by for a drink but the few times I have eaten the food was superb.The menu is more 'gastro pub' and there's..."

Shane Harkness

"The perfect place if meeting people at the airport. Plenty of seating, outdoors can be a little bit chilly. Nice selection of beers. Food is well..."

Kai Finder

"Work Christmas brunch today. My 1st impression is great. Staff was very attentive, friendly and helpful. Love the decor. Some of the bar tables were..."

Patrick Tong

"Love love love the atmosphere and decor of this place, we were seated at a little table tucked away at the back. I had wondered why they seated us..."

Jessica Lane

"It's right next to Ibis. In fact it shares the same compound.Ordered bruschetta, cider and fish n chips. The fish and chips was very average...."

Rohit Adarkar

"Had a lot of great experience from Szimpla! Great atmosphere, lots of varieties of drinks! Food was very nice and surprising always served in a high..."

Cupy Dee

"We went here for lunch today and was glad we found this gem. The décor is great. Whoever thought of using old doors as tables, with the knobs still..."

Brett

"What can I say about this place. It's fantastic. I saw the positive reviews and thought we'd give it a go. Its a few mins from the airport so in a..."

Josh Law

"Excellent food and very friendly service. Had the muscles as an entree, they were outstanding! Main was pork belly, crackling was a little chewy..."

Jason Zeinstra

"First time at this place awesome customer service as soon as you enter you are greeted and taken to a table straight away the food was real nice big..."

Irene

"Caught up with some old friends over a meal at Szimpla. The menu is quite "eclectic" with a mix of different styles of cuisine. The alcohol list was..."

A Tasty Plate

"Quirky restaurant and bar. Had the spicy thai beef salad and it was yum as! Had the chicken burger and chips as well and that was top notch too...."

Yo April Smith

"This place is a hidden little gem not far from Auckland airport. The service was fantastic and the decor was nice. Also worth noting that they have..."

Michelle

"This has to be one of my favourite places at Auckland airport. Amazing food and amazing service. Great atmosphere especially at the back with all..."

Sumit

"Lovely little restaurant with great service. My wife and I dined there last night, we had a wonderful experience with delicious food and..."

Kurt Goddard

"We had lunch here todayIt was rather goodQuick efficient serviceWe didn't have longI had the Caesar salad with Chicken Very..."

Glenn Town

"I have been here a couple of times and have never been let down. The food is absolutely amazing and the staff are very attentive. The..."

Karen

"Funky little place with very creative retro decor. We popped in for a quick bite to eat before heading to the airport and were very impressed. The..."

Eden Wood

"One of best restaurants kept secret amazing steak dinner and the seating areas is very unique outside. Would highly recommend if you are wanting to..."

Matt Tieu

"Simple food made well! I had the braised beef cheek which was tender and flavoursome. The mash was smooth and the jus was meaty and well seasoned. I..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Came here last night with a group of 32 people, we pre-booked and all of the meals came out within 10-15mins. All the meals were well cooked and..."

Ruth Ireland

"Been here a few times. Always pays to book as can get busy and crowded. Staff are always pleasant. Food is nothing brilliant but is good pub food at..."

Peter Clark

"A stroke of genius from a business perspective: offer delicious fresh, pub style food near the airport, house it in pleasant, relaxing decor and fill..."

Leeroy

"Came here for our annual Christmas function. Very good service and good food. Christmas menu was great. Crackling pork has always been my favorite...."

Ronald Tan

"I am out at the airport often and had never noticed Szimpla before. Plenty of free parking.(YAY)Such a gorgeous interior, I loved the little..."

Lisa Stirling

"Never would have thought that such a cool place would be located out near the airport! We came here as a big group and were given a gorgeous big..."

Myfoxycorner

"Absolutely loved Szimpla! As a born and bred South Aucklander, I had no idea about this place. Tucked away underneath the Ibis, it is a hidden..."

Maria Foy

"Scrumptious food, beautiful presentation, Gr8 atmosphere, awesome customer service by new staffer "Suzy". Fantastic music/bar/patrons, new memories..."

Orca1

"Staff were lovely and welcoming. Great atmosphere. Menu looked amazing but didn't really follow through. I ordered the Salmon Salad which was mostly..."

Georgia Bulloch

"Great menu loads of choice took over half a hour to decide!!Went for cauli cheese balls & pulled pork tacos both lovely.Three soft shell..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"Awesome atmosphere and great food. Been here for quite a few work lunches and dinners. This place is very accommodating for large groups. Have tried..."

Jacqueline L.

"Read the great reviews about this place and it didn't disappoint. Entrees, mains and desserts all amazing. We didn't book thinking "who needs to..."

Bruce Batters

"Amazing food! I love the atmosphere at this restaurant, definitely dine in the garden section that is enclosed so you're out of the wind and..."

Kelly

"Another quirky, trendy Mac like bar. We've dined here as a party of 12 plus, for a few dinners as a party of 4 and a few brunches as a couple and..."

Vitale Eti

"I came here midday on Friday for lunch with a group of 5. It was warm and cheerful with quirky decor. My friend went to order the chicken and the..."

Tarina

"I was pleasantly surprised by this place. It is HUGE inside and has a massive outdoor area which feels like a jungle - it's really nicely decorated..."

Lozalock

"Absolutely love this place! Have been here twice and the food is Devine. Had the pulled pork tacos and the cauliflower cheesy balls, both super..."

Claire

"Recently on my son's first birthday we decided to go out for lunch on my husband's lunch break and popped on to Zomato to check for places near his..."

Sweet Mama M

"A decent sized menu with some gourmet dishes, sides and entreés are priced quite highly however the mains are large so the value for money is good...."

Paige Eriwata

"Went here at 2pm on a Sunday. Hardly any people eating at the time, friendly staff. Took the order and out popped the yummy food 40 min later. ..."

Steve

"Came here for brunch before a walk around the Otuataua Stonefields (a really nice walk with a help-yourself avocado grove). This place was in the..."

Squiddy

"Went here for my mothers surprise dinner and the seating we had reserved was awesome long stone table outside. I was concerned about it being a..."

Maria Samasoni

"I have visited Szimpla about 3 times, everytime amazing, excellent food, very yummy, great value, and food served with a twist of quirkiness, which..."

Anne Foster

"I just needed a bit to eat after a day seeing clients and suppliers .... I didn't expect this? Service was great and the Moroccan Chicken..."

John Heyworth

"Came here with my work colleagues for an end of year dinner. Had the Eye Fillet Steak with Potato Gratin Buttered Asparagus and Red Wine Jus and WOW..."

Crystal Johnson

"Came here for dinner and to watch the rugby on Saturday night. The placed was packed but we managed to find a table with the help of a staff member...."

Louise Mason

"Really cool quirky place! Had initial issues finding the place though. The service was fast, and the food was awesome! Love the deco and the..."

Dawn Everitt

"Great atmosphere, quirky setup. Awesome food! I asked to change certain things with my meal and they were more than happy with that (as most places I..."

Moana

"Great atmosphere, excellent service and lovely food. This place has it all!!! Called in 20 minutes before closing and they kept the kitchen open just..."

Abhinay Nag

"We came here last night due to a flight cancellation & had booked to stay in the Ibis. What an extremely cool place - wickedly good service, good..."

Richard Drake

"My absolute favourite place for Friday after work drinks! I could happily lounge on their couches, eating the divine calamari and brushetta,..."

Vanessa L

"My partner and I came for dinner as it's close to home. We have defiantly found a favourite!!! The staff were very inviting and we were seated..."

Hannah Dyson

"Simply the best bistro I have been to for a long time. The staff are friendly... always..... the food is just lovely and very tasty... the..."

Cindy Lindberg

"A great place for an after work Friday drink. I love the decor and the service has thus far been friendly. So cozy I could happily stay for..."

Rebecca Keesing

"We had a girls weekend in Auckland and found this place while googling restaurants in the area. Went for dinner, and despite it being a 'pubby..."

Nicola

"Had a few hours to kill while on a stop over and was looking for a few beers and a TV screen to watch the football. Expected a sterile, unfriendly..."

Dean Howard

"Great food, staff are all friendly and accomodating and I love the feel of the place - especially the little library corner!Definitely..."

Gineke

"Food here is good & the out door area is lovelyI had the burger. Where do they get their burger buns, because they're so good! That..."

Gina

"This place is great! We had a full meal here last night (with older parents), but it would be good for a relaxed drink and nibbles too. NZ Bach..."

Sussan

"I was invited to a dinner at Szimpla by a sister in law and after eating the delicious food and being served by some wonderful staff I took some..."

Laura

"Used my menumania iPhone app to find this place before dropping off a passenger to the airport. What a choice place! Across the road from..."

Ben Paris

"Fabulous find top quality food at low prices.Food superior and all dishes were amazingly and creatively presented. Probably best all round..."

Lynda Davis

"One of the best dining experiences ive ever had. The food was delicious, generous and really reasonably priced. And came out so quickly even though..."

Kylee Hayes

"Finally a decent bar in the airport area, this place is pretty hard to spot from the main road, but definitely worth looking for. Great atmosphere,..."

Jenna

"Had a fantastic lunch the other day with work colleagues it was so good we are going back today. The service was exceptional, the food was fantastic..."

Kim King

"Awesome bar!Great atmosphere and environment. I found myself spending a lot of time looking at the fantastic design and quirky touches in the..."

Melissa Walsh

"Wow! What a cool bar, awesome staff and service. International host Tash will cater to your every need. The food is divine and the beer delicious,..."

Hayley

"What a great place, fantastic food, great beer, lovely staff & a very relaxing venue. A great change and option so close to the Airport. Thanks..."

Mike

"Bit of a go to for work lunches. Atmosphere is kind of retro funky. Staff are always great and the food is above average (so are the prices but the..."

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The Strawberry Farm

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"This is a regular stop for me to and from the airport. In the height of summer, you just can't beat a freshly made strawberry ice cream. The..."

Amindha Fernando

"I love the strawberry ice cream it’s so cheap and delicious! I’ve been coming here for years and the workers are always nice and friendly...."

Caitlin

"Great local place to bring the kids especially on a hot day. Get some fresh vegetables, enjoy some ice cream before you head home. Huge portions...."

Lillie Refiti

"Can never go wrong I love all their desserts. Fruits and veges on sale are always cheap. My one stop shop during summer for a delicious ice cream..."

Sharlotte Tata

"Back to the same old place for the annual family (& Kiwi) tradition of real fruit strawberry ice cream! The ice cream portion is huge for the price...."

International Foodie ☺️

"One of the best places around to get fresh strawberry ice cream in ways of price, service and portion size. The ice cream is huge, almost to the..."

Munchies

"An all-time summer favourite and a must when in Auckland. This place produces remarkable fresh strawberry ice creams that have you coming back for..."

Dani

"Came in today just to try the real fruit strawberry ice cream. Got two boxes of strawberries while we were at it. The strawberries tasted so fresh..."

Rosanne Choy

"If you haven’t been here then you don’t know what you’re missing out on. It’s a bit pricey however it’s delicious. Haven’t tried the..."

Josh Ua

"A summertime staple. Fresh strawberry ice cream made right infront of you so on a hot day it is a perfect pit stop for the family. Only down side is..."

KJ Eats

"Great place to pick up seasonal vegetables and a beautiful strawberry soft serve ice cream!! Shame that nxt wend is the last wend before they close..."

Beccs

"Love this pl for a massive strawberry ice cream in summer. It’s always packed on hot summer days. If you are visiting Auckland in summer then you..."

Sei

"Visited this place on a summer weekend. Definitely a place to try during the summers. Get some nice ice-creams and go have a nice view outside having..."

Shihana

"Delicious real strawberry ice cream! They do pancakes too!! Love this place and where its located. It always seems to be busy in the summer with a..."

FoodieOmtAmt

"Who doesn't like a fresh strawberry farm ice cream? Seriously! So damn good I wish I had my own strawberry farm. Highly recommend if your in..."

T.B.F

"Great Ice Cream . Flavours are great as they original . Try Pancake with Ice cream. Amazing . Vegas are quite fresh. This place is so worth for..."

Joy

"This has got to be one of the best Ice-Cream parlours in South Auckland. I ordered a Strawberry Smoothie and that feeling of coldness going down the..."

Tavita Milford

"If you are ever near the airport, make sure you try and stop by! The vege is fresh from the farm and very reasonable too! The best part is having a..."

ShoRt

"Yum! This place is so homely and kiwi! I love the full experience and the ice cream on a hot summers day! Made to awesomeness every time! Can't..."

Chuchueats

"My go to place when craving for fresh ice cream especially during summer time 🌞🍦🍓. They also sell some sorts of fresh veggies in a very..."

Mhadel Asuncion RN

"the best strawberry ice cream often has alot of people at this place, esp during the weekends. they make the ice cream in front of you. you can..."

JJ Jenkins

"Great place for fresh produce and ice cream. Must try their pancakes and sundaes also they are yummy. Highly recommended if your in the..."

Angelhazer

"Cheerful weekend ice cream stop of any day of the week for that matter. Have been frequenting this place for years and the quality and quantity of..."

Cardyff Hill

"Always very busy. Expect long lines. Also expect great Strawberry ice cream made right in front of you. Also available is fresh..."

James T. Raukete

"I've been coming to this place for two years now and always get excited around labour weekend as that's when they tend to open. Really cheap ice..."

Mujtaba Ahadi

"I came here in the weekend as I was craving real fruit strawberry ice cream! It's still too early for strawberry picking right now but the shop was..."

Charlene Weaver

"This place only opens end of spring and during the summer season.They sell lots of fresh veges but their main product is their..."

I_like_pickles

"One of the last remaining Chinese market gardens still in business here in Mangere and we like to come here just for their BIG Fresh n Juicy..."

Diner8Here

"I know people go all the way out to Kumeu to try this stuff after Strawberry picking but got to try it at the Chinese Lantern Festival at the..."

FoodieOodie95

"I love there so! Every summer people enjoy fresh strawberry and yummy real strawberry ice cream with lovely price there. Also sale fresh vegetables..."

Michelle Hwang

"Went to the regional park nearby and came here for yummy strawberry ice cream on a hot summer ♡♡ they sell cheap vegetables too, big branch of..."

Jeyna

"The rumours are true! This place does the BEST strawberry ice cream out of all the ones I've tried! Usually they're too icy with little strawberry..."

Heartshrooms

"My favourite place to get strawberry ice cream 😍 I've come here religiously over the years and keep bringing friends and family here to..."

Kelly

"If this place had eftpos facilities and better seating, it would be perfect. But you can't fault the quality of the food and fresh produce and..."

MUNTA

"You can't enjoy Summer without buying a real strawberry ice cream from here! Especially if you live around the area. I am soooo happy that this farm..."

Liaxo

"This place is rightfully a popular tourist spot for good reason as nothing beats a real fruit ice cream in NZ summer heat. I'm impressed with the..."

Jayden Campbell

"Excellent place to sit outside and enjoy a nice strawberry ice-cream in summers. Best simple ice-cream you'll get in the south! A must go..."

Sumit

"I always come here for their fresh strawberries and their strawberry ice cream. They also offer vegetables, pancakes and smoothies for those who are..."

Marggie Pascua

"I've wanted to try this place out for so long but never really had the chance - until today :) today was a perfect day to get ice cream as the..."

Mat

"If your a fan of strawberries like me then you'll love the ice-cream here! Delicious fresh strawberries whipped into ice-cream right in front of you...."

HJ

"You cannot get any fresher and tastier strawberry ice creams in Auckland than here. Just make sure you carry some cash as they don't do eftpos...."

Aabhas Dole

"My first time going to a strawberry farm was this one - unfortunately this one doesn't allow you to pick your own strawberries but you can buy really..."

NYNB

"We live right down the road from these guys and always have the most amazingly memorable summers because of their strawberries and ice creams. As the..."

Maria Foy

"So many people when I went, but really nice ice creams, let me choose between blueberry or strawberry or mixed, I got mixed and was delicious! They..."

Georgia Vossen

"This is my favourite, my go-to place in summer! The giant sized Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries ($2ea) are delicious and not to mention their..."

Sylvielle

"Had some really yum pancakes! And the weather was just right. Their strawberries don't get much better and the ice cream was so good! Also the staff..."

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