Best chicken salad I've EVER had!!! Was a huge plate and I ate it all. Amazing service as well. Definitely a place to visit whilst in New Zealand
The setting is beautiful and there are plenty of areas for children to roam. We enjoyed the antipasto plates and smoked salmon, the mains were a bit heavy for lunch and my pasta was a tad underseasoned. We probably should have stayed with more of the starters. The wine tasting at the table was fun, my favourite was the rose, but in general I don't find the wines as good as other regions. All in all a nice afternoon spent amongst the vines
Pizzas were great! Honestly the best pizza I’ve had in a while. Had a glass of rosé which went down a treat. Beautiful grounds, extremely child friendly and warm service. Thank you!
Simply exquisite!!! Loved the food and their wine. They vineyard and the view from the dining area is simply superb. Cannot wait to attend one of the concerts they host from time to time.
Came here with my family and a 2 year old. First thing that came to my mind was that this place is beautiful! Probably the prettiest winery ive been to so far in auckland.
We just had few drinks and some pizza. Pizza was delicious but the wine was a bit disappointing, it tasted like a $8 wine u get from countdown which was a shame.
The bit i liked the most was that they had lots of spacious areas for kids to play in including indoor and outdoor.
I'd like to definitely come again and try out different foods and wine next time.
Such a beautiful winery. We went on Saturday and got a little lost so we were 20 mins late, the staff were so accomodating. We had a grabone voucher for a platter and 2 glasses of wine...best platter. We took our baby and the staff were amazing. Amazing service and food...perfection. Can't wait to go back.
Nice place here - I had the spaghetti with seafood and it was delish. The garlic bread was really fluffy and tasty also. Wine wasn't bad. The only feedback I have is that the place does get very noisy and appear chaotic.. (The accordion player was in full swing) Some might call it a "buzz" but for me on this occasion I called it a "racket" 😂
Came here on a beautiful sunny day, the place is stunning and would be perfect for weddings. Outdoor setting is great for children to walk around and the restaurant had a little corner for kids to play as well. Service was average. My pork belly was very tender and the market fish was cooked just right. My favourite was the strawberry degustation, with different strawberry desserts in one plate.
My husband and I have dined at Ascension a number of times, so when we were deciding where to dine for our wedding anniversary, we could see no place more fitting than Ascension.
Ascension offers a fine wine and cuisine experience that delights on both the plate and the palate. We dined inside the restaurant, enjoying the warm ambiance and outlook onto the beautiful Italian-inspired garden and courtyard. The service was attentive and showed genuine care, going above and beyond to ensure our anniversary was memorable. We especially enjoyed the potato gratinate which complimented our dinner, and Ascension's luscious Vestal Virgin Viognier wine.
Surrounded by the lush, natural beauty of Matakana's rolling hills, Ascension is truly Tuscan elegance.
A little piece of Tuscany in the heart of Matakana. Stunning decor, beautiful food and wine, friendly staff and great service. Nice indoor and outdoor settings, child friendly also. Wine tastings available. Definitely one of my favourites and will be back again!
Always love coming here. I walk in and am immersed in a whole new world. The decor, lighting and music at to the cozy atmosphere. The views are amazing even in wet weather and the fireplaces are inviting when there is a chill.
There is a playpen I can lose my kids too as well while I drink my wine.
Beautiful place for wine tasting. Staffs were very nice. Very Spacious specially for parties and marriage function.
I'm a wedding planner, and recently had the opportunity to work with Ascension Wine Estate on my clients wedding. Marina, Axel, Robert and the entire team were fantastic, and nothing was a problem. The day ran really well, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for any function. True professionals! A fabulous spot set in a beautiful spot.
Absoulety loved my experience here. The views were spectacular. Tasty wines and delicious food. The staff were very friendly. Great place for catchup with friends or family.
I would like to say thank you to all staff and especially Marina. You have provided the great customer service. You are professional, helpful, understanding, kind and great team to work with. Marina always tried to meet our expectations and even more she always positively and nicely surprised us by doing her best to please us as their customers. The place is amazing. The food was great too. I am happy I have chosen this place as our wedding venue. I highly recommend everyone to go with this wine yard to celebrate your big day. Thank you very much for everything. I miss you all already, you were very helpful through out the preparation and organisational part of the wedding. Thank you for Raki, it was just in time, right before going to the ceremony. Once again, highly recommend, great team to work with! Best regards and wishes to all of you, Velya and Jakub
Service was astounding... the wine is delicious. Food was average but love the atmosphere and setting.
Beautiful venue for weddings etc, food and service was top notch 👍
I loved photographing at this venue, such lovely staff and a beautiful space for a wedding reception! the ceremony in the vines was stunning as well.
I attended the Bridal&Bliss Event at Ascensions Winery as a vendor in May. I was blown away by the professionalism and kindness of the team at Ascensions - they were always willing to help and lend and a hand. The venue was absolutely stunning and we had the most perfect weather! The venue is so unique and has so many different possibilities when it comes to planning a wedding or event! Would highly recommended to anyone looking to wow their guests in a beautiful setting.
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We have just celebrated our wedding here on Thursday (13.12.18) and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. The venue was absolutely stunning!!! We had so many people comment on what a gorgeous venue Ascension is. We couldn’t of been any happier!! The gardens are so amazing with all the beautiful jasmine growing and the vines climbing up the walls. A spectacular venue to get married in and it made for the most beautiful wedding photos. The service and organisation on the night/day of our wedding was second to none. The food and drinks were all superb!! Everyone was talking about how delicious the food was! (Especially that lamb belly - to die for!) Service was amazing from the bar staff to the chefs to the waiters and everyone who had a hand in helping to make sure our day went off without a hitch. We have to especially say a huge thank you to Marina - the most amazing wedding coordinator who organised our amazing day and night. She is so friendly, super helpful and organised, hardworking and went above and beyond! MARINA & THE ASCENSION - THANK YOU SO MUCH. We loved every minute of our day - couldn’t have asked for anything better or more beautiful. Hoana & Fras x
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