Review Aubergine - Takapuna

Food was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and service was great. Would 100% recommend.

Food: we had the lunch special: For starters, we had 1) baba ghanoush: good portion and taste. 2) Pumpkin soup: very small portion of watery soup that tasted nothing like pumpkin soup. For mains, we had chicken schnitzel, good taste and portion. Service: We felt that the restaurant was understaffed for the busy weekend, hence the service wasn't the best. Servers seemed to be avoiding eye contact with customers, so it took some time to make an order and it took around an hour for our mains to be served. One of the female staff, had a grumpy/stressed? face which, although was not directed at us in particular, still made us feel uncomfortable - we expect servers to meet and serve us with a smile rather than a poker face. The two younger female servers who were on shift yesterday (9.12.23), were both lovely though. We will still be back as generally, Aubergine is a good restaurant that provides good food and nice atmosphere.

Went for a group event for $30 set Lunch menu. Restaurant was very busy on Thursday noon. Food and service was good , atmosphere was superb. I ordered Baba Gounush for starter , chicken schnitzel for main and Sticky date pudding , Tiramisu for dessert. Portion size was very good , it was a good value for money. I highly recommend this for group or even small gathering. You won't be disappointed.

First time I've ever been here. The food was amazing. First time that I've ordered a side salad and it was a decent salad with a variety of goodies in it. It was divine, and so was the squid. Unfortunately, our meals took quite a while to come out, and then staff never returned to ask if we wanted any more drinks. We had to get someone's attention.

My recent outing at Aubergine was an absolute delight. This place has a fancy vibe with everything looking spick and span. But what truly stole my heart was their Sticky Date Pudding! For anyone who wants to enjoy a bit of fancy dining with a side of fantastic desserts! Can accommodate to Halal food requests too which was lovely.

It was better than I've anticipated. The waitress immediately asked me if I wanted water, I said yes. Water was tap like I requested. After I ordered a lemon lime bitters and scotch fillet, I didn't have to wait too long. The way the staff did service was great. They were generally very attentive, and were the same towards other customers. I can see why this place gets busy. Scotch fillet tasted good. Broccoli was well cooked, though I was hoping for a little more broccoli. Roast potatoes were also well cooked. They also had some spice which was mild. I assume it was added to live up to its Mediterranean cuisine. Though it was still good. The sauce was generally good. Most significantly, the steak itself was decently well cooked. Environment wise, it have enough seats for people to sit in. Even the outdoors have enough tables for people to sit. I like how outside was not too bright. There was enough shade. Music was not played too loudly, which did not disrupt the experience. Also, despite the limited amount of toilets, I've been in one and it was clean. Overall, atmosphere was good, food was great, and the way the staff did customer service stood out to me the most. Let's see if future experiences, continue to be similar.

Wonderful and vibrant atmosphere, fantastic service, lovely staff and absolutely delicious food. The steaks were cooked to perfection

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! The best food I've had at a restaurant for a very long time. Dinner, dessert and drinks were faultless. Staff were super friendly, meals came out quickly. Lovely owner too! Will definitely be back 💯

Had a nice dinner here and the service is really good and the excellent service. Thanks for making my dinner experience enjoyable

Food was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and service was great. Would 100% recommend.

Highly recommend this place, we often visit on a Sunday and take advantage of their $20 lunch special. Awesome staff and the food is always great, also right by the beach for a walk afterwards. A glass of wine, garlic bread and a choice of lunch mains all for $20 why would you not !

Had dinner here last night was awesome staff were very friendly and service was great food was awesome all round great place would definitely go back for another meal here

The food was amazing and the service was great, i went with my family and we were all happy with the food and the service, the portions are big and flavoured. This is not my first time to dine at Aubergine restaurant and quality of food is the same as before in fact it's even better. I'll definitely go back again. Highly recommend.

We had a table of 18 last night for my 29th and every person loved their meal the lamb shanks literally fell of the bone they were so succulent this is my third visit and always such a lovely time. They were also extremely catering to my 1year old daughter swapping French fries for steamed veges with the chicken I really appreciate it as most places make it almost painful to swap such things thank you guys was a lovely evening

Come for lunch for the first time today, amazing service! All the staff were sooo nice! Food was amazing, couldn't fault this restaurant at all! Definitely a 12/10 would recommend to everyone ��

Had dinner a couple weeks ago, staff were super nice and food was Devine, thanks

Good ambience ,excellent service and food was well presented value for money,very friendly staff,� will come back again for sure

Delicious food and amazing service, Friendly and helpful staff $35 menu was great value

Awesome meal deals . Great food nice wine and lovely staff . Will be back

Been my favorite restaurant for years now. Disappointed because no duck this time (first time ever) still rate it as a 5 due to service and food and value for money _ 3 course dinner special

We arrived at lunch time without a booking but that was not a problem. The friendly staff set us up at a table for 5 people and delivered chilled water before taking our drinks order. As usual the food was fresh and delicious. As is usual on a Sunday the restaurant filled up quickly and the great staff never missed a beat, smiling all the time.

AAA+++ Quality healthy food highly recommend to all great value for money.

Writing on behalf of my parents who decided to eat at this local restaurant. My mother ordered the tuna on a Greek salad which was not a Greek salad but a load of lettuce with a small amount of tomato feta cucumber and olives amongst a load of leaves. When she complained she was told it was in the menu and that is was a NZ style Greek salad. I have checked the menu and nowhere does it mention leaves or NZ style. They were quite rude to her and there was no way they were prepared to offer either a discount or any kind of apology for their obvious error. Not good at all and very disappointing to treat patrons so rudely. Will not be recommending this establishment to anyone or visiting it myself.

A group of us senior citizens were looking for somewhere for a lunchtime get together which featured a few choices and was within our budget,Aubergines was recommended and we duly went and were not disappointed,from entry to exit it was perfect,the staff were attentive,the speed of service was impressive and everybody left very happy

apart from my request to put a happy birthday message to one of our desserts, which was not granted... anyway... the food is superb...

Sehr sehr leckeres Fleisch. Super freundlicher Service. 5 Sterne.

Lovely meals, huge serving sizes and brilliant value. Staff are really lovely and attentive. Will be back

Unfortunately we didn't have a very good experience dining at Aubergine. From a group of 10 people, 3 had their steak undercooked and had to send it back. What is worse was when it was returned, they didn't cook it, and the manager tried to argue with one of the guests and said that medium rare steak should be a little pink on the inside. It was raw. Will not be dining here again.

I went for a quick lunch and ordered a vegetable soup. It was really nice and cheap. Noticed that the restaurant had a lot of lunch or dinner deals. In overall, it looks really nice. Though - very empty all the time. Will give it another go some day.

I had dinner here with a girlfriend, I order the pan fried tarakihi fish and she got the beef eye fillet. We also shared the house falafel. The food was cooked to perfection, I would highly recommend the fish, the skin was crispy and seasoned well. My friend also enjoy her beef. The house falafels were deep fried and nice and soft when we bit into them. The portions are just about right for us two ladies but I would recommend ordering more if you're hungry. The owners were very helpful and provided great service throughout the night. Great atmosphere and it was spacious so we could have a decent conversation without having to shout. I would be back to try their other dishes.

This was our first visit after quarantine and we couldn’t wait to come back! As always, the food was great, and we felt very comfortable with the table distancing! Our fave of the day was the fish of the day, highly recommend it!

Came here with my wife and 3 children, food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. The modern decor is lovely and the whole family loved the food! Especially loved the chicken thigh, we will be coming back most certainly!!

Came here with my wife and children, the lamb shoulder and fish dishes were amazing! There was a pleasant ambience and lovely decor! We had a great time and must commend the friendly staff! Will be back in the near future!

Had a lovely lunch on Monday afternoon, the filo was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely be coming back soon!

Had dinner with my family. Menu is perfect, something for everyone. Service was awesome with great food💯 and lovely decor.....<br/>Surely recommend !!<br/>Will back definitely...💯

I was excited to try Aubergine but unfortunately was super disappointed. The service and ambience is perfectly adequate. The food, however, was mediocre at best - and to be quite honest I was bored eating it. And that never happens to me! The chips were soggy, the meals were tasteless, I was sad, and I wouldn’t go back.

Had an enjoyable lunch experience with great service and delicious food. Highly recommended if you're looking for fine dining lunch at under $20.

On a Friday afternoon for lunch, 3 of us came to this place. Instantly liked the atmosphere n relaxed surrounding. Prompt n friendly service. We all ordered beers on tap n Boundary Road Mumbo Jumbo IPA with express lunches. Express lunch is to choose 1 starter with 1 mains from range of items. Garlic bread, home made bread with home made hummus were our starters. Lamb shoulder, chargrilled eggplant and thigh of chicken. All items were great except Garlic bread which could be softer. Good portions. Will definitely visit this place again. 4/5 in all aspects.

We were absolutely delighted when I came here and loved the new menu. My fiancé and I came for the night out, and I must say the food was superb. We had shared the eggplant entree which was killer in flavour and something new to try. I had ordered the chicken fregola and it was outstanding. My fiancé had the fish of the day, and was very fresh and something we are definitely coming back for. The peak of our evening was when we tried the Knafeh dessert, it was divine. Not only this, but the ambience was exquisite, and the staff were so friendly and attentive. Defiantly will be coming back!

We used to visit this restaurant very often. Apparently they changed they menu two months ago and we didn’t see the dishes we liked. I decided to order a pasta with ham for 25 NZD and my husband asked for one with chicken tights for 22NZD (the express lunch)... when the dishes came Surprise, Surprise!!!!! Too little food!! I felt robbed.

Every time I come here it gets worse and worse. I popped in today after some pasta but they “had no pasta”. I was quite disappointed because it was still on the menu. Then there were several other items that weren’t available that our waitress warned us about. I ordered the chicken filo parcel and it didn’t even come with fries and tasted raw. Also took a long time to get the food. I had to leave to pay for another hour of parking. Not a pleasant experience this time.

Food timing was bad. Was waiting ages for the mains to come out even after we told the staff we are waiting for our mains when they came to ask whether we were finished with our half eaten entree.<br/>Once the mains came out, the chicken filo was a bit runny and the beef sandwich was way too salty. Couldnt eat on after a few bites. However the kumara fries on the side were really nice.

Went for two drinks and were told after the drinks were served to us that we had to order food because it’s against the law to have alcohol without food. If it’s against the law then your staff really need to let your customers know in advance that if they’re buying alcohol, food is required as well. Prior to this I had given myself a massive dinner, and wasn’t able to eat anymore, however we were forced to buy food from the staff.<br/>Unfair service, first time here and never going back again!!!! What a joke !

We came here with a First Table reservation for three people.<br/><br/>We got the Calamari Entree, Arancini di Riso, and a Knafeh dessert to share. I chose the Chicken Parmigiana as my main. <br/><br/>The food was all superb, the calamari was flavourful and surprisingly melted in your mouth, the outer layer of the arancini was light and crispy and risotto filling was perfectly soft and aromatic. The chicken in the parmigiana was succulent and tender, the juiciness of the tomato sauce and eggplant paired perfectly, and although the potatoes were just a side in the dish, they were standout. <br/><br/>The knafeh dessert was something none of us had heard of so we were eager to try, and we certainly did not regret. The dessert was soft, creamy, and not overpoweringly sweet. <br/><br/>Ambience was great for a catch-up dinner like the one we had, and service was friendly and quick.

Good food! great, friendly and accommodating staff!!<br/>Chose aubergine for a reward dinner for my team and the set menu was an Awesome group experience!!

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent prices! Really enjoyed our dinner at Aubergine. My 3-course dinner for $39 was superb. Our server was very nice and attentive. Will definitely come back! Highly recommended!

Friendly staff, great atmosphere and comfy seating with the option of sitting inside or out. The garlic bread and chicken filo were great. Just a short stroll down to the takapuna beach or shops too, only thing is parking can be a little difficult. They’ve also got a $19 lunch special which includes a starter and one main

The set menu Aubergine offers is great value for money. It’s not just great for value. The dishes are delicious with generous portion size. Great for both a night out for 2 or large group of friends.

We have been planning to dine in here for quite some time now, but its old looking facade gives us a signal that it might not be a good idea to give it a try. It’s not inviting at all but one day we just have to open that door and brave into the unknown. When we came in I was quite surprised, the place was fully packed, a lot of smiling faces and the smell was phenomenal, are we to late to try this out? Well we will find out.

Seemed to have changed owners, was supposed to be your authentic Italian restaurant. The change of owners has resulted in a middle eastern flavor into the menu. The layout was superb beautifully lighting and the place was immaculate. Service was top notch with the ladies being attentive when needed and still checked up to make sure you had a pleasant experience. <br/><br/>We had two pasta dishes and two Cesar salads. The salads were superb and I’m completely not a salad person at all. The salad was had vibrant colors, solid amount of chicken pieces and overall the presentation just made the salad scrumptious to the eye and stomach. The pastas were presented nicely but lacked the necessary portion and flavor. Couldn’t taste a stand out flavor. <br/><br/>Showstopper: Want to win a first date over? Can’t go wrong with the atmosphere and setup here. Order a Cesar salad and you’ve sealed the deal.<br/><br/>Overall Grade: B

I ordered the Aubergine Parmagina, but got the chicken Parmagina instead? I ate it anyway but it wasn't a memorable dish. Kinda salty.<br/>The place has nice ambience though 🤷‍♀️

Had dinner here last night. There were very few tables in the restaurant. The service was very slow and we constantly had to wave down the waitress to get anything. The chicken my sister and I had was dry, as was her partners pork. The vegetables were over cooked and not very appealing. We wouldn’t hurry back. <br/>The only saving grace was desert.

Why I didn’t take photos I don’t know. Sorry everyone.<br/><br/>We went for a work lunch and not only did every single person enjoy their meal, there was a unanimous vote to do this more often at Aubergine. <br/><br/>They’ve renovated and gone are the relatively boring outfit of the yesteryear. The great thing is that it’s not overly modern in that pretentious we-want-to-be-the-new-darling-of-The-Denizen kind of way (no offense, Denizen mag - it’s not you, it’s the establishments that flock to you..or you flock to...hm- chicken or the egg...) Instead, it’s clean, bright, and trendy without making you feel uncomfortable. The owner has always come off as a welcoming fella and I think this really made the difference - the current look is chic but welcoming at the same time.<br/><br/>The express lunch of a starter and main for $18pp is a brilliant deal. The pleasantly low price does not dictate the quality of the food. Across our table we had about five different kinds of mains ordered and every single dish was presented well, tasted fresh and delicious, and we all left empty plates. Big cheers to the kitchen.<br/><br/>The steak sandwich was cooked to perfect for my liking (medium-rare) but if you must eat your steak like cardboar- I mean, well-done, make sure you ask because they didn’t ask us. The arancini comes with three arancini risotto balls so if you’re a big eater, maybe avoid that. Apparently it tasted amazing though. The chicken filo seemed like the most hearty one other than the steak sandwich (partly made hearty by the chips) and it also received a thumbs up. The Greek salad came with a good portion of spicy grilled chicken. For the starter, their garlic bread is always good and generous. The bread and dip comes with a delicious and generous hummus-and-something (should’ve asked!) dip.<br/><br/>Do keep in mind that if you’re a big eater, the express lunch deal probably won’t fill you up. The mains are a good size for the average person but not massive. But that’s not something to criticize, because it’s still generous considering the price. You’re essentially getting the starter free, at the very least. This can be easily fixed by a couple of beers or an extra side.<br/><br/>The staff are friendly and hospitable and there is no hovering or hiding - just the right amount of attention.<br/><br/>Aubergine had been a family favorite a few years back but I hadn’t been back for a couple of years. Glad to see that they have not declined but rather are getting better and better. Thanks for a great lunch!

Came here with my grandparents and Mom. Me and my mom got the moussaka while my grandparents got the steak open sandwich and the spaghetti bolognese. Neither of us were impressed with our meals. Judging that the place is always busy we thought the food would be amazing. I couldn’t get through half of my meal as it was way too intense of different flavours and heaviness, neither could my mum. My grandparents said their meal was okay but they wouldn’t go back their again. I think my favourite part of the meal was the garlic bread - and even that was average

Amazing food easy access and all on one level so good for my grandmother who was on a walker , amazing food good selection definitely would recommend and would definitely go back thank you

Definitely overpriced for below average food, rather poor service and they also have a very rude owner/manager- Highly recommend if this is what you look for in your dining experience otherwise better of going to McDonalds

Food is seriously not great at all (garlic bread almost cracked a tooth) and the service is even worse! We had a female waitress who kept rolling her eyes at us and seemed as if she really hated working with people. Won't be returning

Came here to try out their lunch menu. At $20 for an decent sized entree and a main is great value for money. The food was delicious and people service were quite polite and hospital. 4.5/5 for the service and 4/5 for the food.

The new renovated look at Aubergine is amazing! It looks so much more welcoming and not to mention has great lighting for photos now! <br/>The lunch special for $18 includes a starter and a main. I got the garlic bread which was nice, and for the main I got the chicken filo which was very nice and crispy.<br/>It was quite busy for a Wednesday afternoon but overall shouldn’t need a booking if you’re looking for a place to sit and have a nice meal!

AMBIENCE 3/5 <br/>SERVICE/STAFF 3/5<br/>FOOD 3/5<br/>PRESENTATION 3/5<br/>QUANTITY/PRICE 4/5 <br/><br/>For Saturday lunch we decided to try out this place. The ambience was very spacious. The chairs were comfortable to sit in. Which is important because some places it’s so uncomfortable when your sitting for a long time. The service and staff was good, we got seated right away and food came on time no issues.. but I felt they could have smiled more engaged more with us. Our order included something from the kids menu for our little one and 2 other orders from the lunch specials which was $18. It came with a starter and a main which was reasonable. For one starter we got soup the other garlic bread. The garlic bread was kind of hard and wasn’t hot and I didn’t taste much garlic in it. The soup was average didn’t have much flavour. Next was the mains one was spaghetti Bolognese and the other chicken schnitzel. The spaghetti was very lovely and had a lot of meat n flavour and portion was good. The chicken schnitzel was really nice as well. Since it was lunch and we ordered the set menu it was reasonable other then that everything else was average.

We came in around 8:45pm, 6 of us & went for their $35 set menu. I must say the Cusotmer service was good but I think they were good in service only because their product was way below average & they know it too. This was me coming back to this place after 4 years when they were the best fine-dine in Takapuna but now they are far from even just a dine-in. You guys either eliminate your set menu or please provide the right suggestions to your customers. Not coming back or even recommending this place to anyone.

This place have been renovated with a new look I think within a year's time since it's been there not sure how many years ... lost counted.<br/>Their menu for me is like the traditional nz Mediterranean restaurant...<br/>The 3 courses set dinners from the menu is reasonable, worth a try. I love their sorbet. The cocktails from the bar had no suprise at all.

Dined at Aubergine restaurant following their building make-over upgrade. We had the three course dinner and found the service and the food excellent. A very memorable evening and recommend it to anyone looking for ample servings and quality cuisine.

To start things off your greeted by the loveliest person ever, we were escorted to our seats, (tucked away in the corner) - creates the perfect atmosphere. <br/><br/>Customer service and attention to detail was amazing! Loved the staff! <br/><br/>Food - well all I can say is that I’m definitely coming back. Portions are big enough to fill anyone. We had the 3 course (highly recommended) <br/><br/>Overall 5 star rating!!

Came here for lunch with my colleagues. It was nice & quiet. Friendly service. I opted for the $18 lunch special. Bread and dips to start and Arancini di Riso (pumpkin mushroom risotto balls, beetroot, Labne, green salad). Very tasty but could’ve done with one or two more risotto balls. Overall the rest of our group enjoyed their meals. It’s just a shame that the portion sizes were too small.

Went here with family a week ago. I called in advance to ask about vegan options and they said they could do either vegetables or pasta. I chose the pasta- it definitely wasn’t bad, nothing special though. The service was super friendly and the ambience of the place was nice- and my non-vegan family really enjoyed their meals so I would recommend! 3.5 is a more accurate description of my experience but for some reason I can only put in a whole number.

Ambiance is 4/5<br/>Food 3.5/5 <br/>Service 4/5<br/>Value for money 4/5<br/>Overall experience 3.5<br/><br/>I ordered short pork ribs. The meat was perfectly cooked, soft, tasty, however it was just too salty. Veggies well cooked, overall presentation of the meal was nicely done. I would have given it 4 to 4.5 however it was just too salty I couldn’t finish the meal. Three of my mates ordered the same and all of us had the same feedback. Overall experience wasnt too bad. I would probably go back and try their other mains. :)<br/>

Invited for dinner with friends and they simply rave about Aubergine.<br/><br/>Very cold night in Takapuna so was excited when we finally got seated in the restaurant, which was packed. There was a good buzz to the place and a very "homely" feeling when we were seated.<br/><br/>Waitress was polite and attentive. Menu is pretty comprehensive and we all opted for the special, starter, mains and desert for a set price.<br/><br/>Food was excellent and I will use it again but was like a well cooked home meal, which I appreciated. Perfect portion sizes with great flavours.<br/><br/>Would happily go again.

I went there on Saturday afternoon and the place wasn't busy at all, which made our experience perfect. Waitress were were welcoming, helpful and very calm. Very positive.<br/><br/>I took pumpkin mushroom risotto as a lunch special offer. Taste wise composition was perfect. Crunchy yet creamy risotto.<br/><br/>Definitely a place to come back but most likely for lunch special deals (every day) as the normal prices are a bit expensive for casual lunch or dinner.<br/><br/>All in all highly recommended because of the service and taste you can have there.

We went on a Friday night - seating is arranged so that even though it was a popular crowded night you don't feel overwhelmed. Id definitely recommend booking. Service was a breath of fresh air : Amazingly attentive and jovial. We ordered the Seared Aoraki Salmon & Scotch Fillet. Salmon was slightly crispy on the outside, cooked through the middle and not dry. Good portion size for the Scotch Fillet. Dinner specials are definitely worth it here 👌😁<br/>Dessert was the Cheesecake & Warm Chocolate Sponge Cake. Both were nice and light. Sweetness was well balanced. Overall was a very happy diner

Service: Wait times are really long (about 1h 15 mins for mains) when coming during peak times, however early evening is much more quiet so wait times are far shorter.<br/><br/>Food:  For starters the Calamari and Tuna are both really good, as are the side salads they come with. Would not recommend the garlic or hummus bread though. The mains especially were really good, and decent sizes. I ordered the seafood pasta, the pasta was clearly not homemade but still ok. Seafood was fresh and sauce was good too. The pork belly is nice but the sides with it are a bit underwhelming with not enough sauce.<br/>The cheesecake was excellent (was a mocha one), a bit like a mousse in that the consistency was nice and light, not too sweet and not too little sugar either. The berries were clearly frozen.<br/> <br/><br/>Overall is worth coming back to for the lunch special, as otherwise the prices are a bit high

Took my sister here for a birthday lunch and not disappointed! Very impressed with the friendly service and the quality food for a very decent price. We ordered the pappardelle and the salmon along with some garlic bread and soup of the day <br/><br/>--> Garlic bread - beautiful bread although a bit on the cold side (not that i really mind tbh)<br/>-->Soup - delicious pea & potato soup which went well with the bread<br/>-->Pappardelle and salmon dishes were both decently portioned and delicious; pasta and the fish     were beautifully presented and cooked very well<br/><br/>Overall, great first time experience here and would definitely visit again with family & friends to try their other dishes.

Really enjoyed the food here on Saturday night. Can highly recommend the fried calamari entrée and lamb shanks main. The cheesecake tasted like it'd been frozen and was too soft for my liking. <br/>The waitresses were all very friendly. Not the finest service where they remember who ordered what when they bring the plates out but very obliging.

◾Great Service<br/>◾Consistant food<br/>◾Perfect spot for lunch<br/><br/>Every time we had a work lunch this is the spot we go to.<br/>The service is always great, personable and friendly<br/>The food is not 5 star, but its good, great portion sized and affordable<br/><br/>I have yet to have had a bad meal, def worth a look if you are in takapuna for lunch

Thank you guys! We had a great meal on a Wednesday night. I can highly recommend the Tuna. We had several bottles of wine and were the last patrons to leave. Not at any stage did we feel that we overstayed our welcome! Now thats hospitality!

My go to restaurant if i am craving for European fare in a casual dining atmosphere. Portion sizes are big and food always taste so fresh and good. I appreciate that they have a decent kids menu, and an affordable 2 or 3 course menu without compromising on quality. Perfect for special occasions.

I do not even want to give the rating to this restaurant. I went there today planning to have a lovely lunch with my friends.  I had ordered a meal, the first one came up with a piece of paper under my bread. I showed it to one of the staff and she asked the chef and kindly made me another one. The second one came on the table. I  do not even start to eat and my friend told me there was a hair in between the bread. I showed it to the staff again. The staff had no response and took the dish away. I do not want the dish anymore and I said just canceled it.   By the time we pay our bill no one say apologize and the manager did not show up to respond.  <br/>Also my friend order a seafood pasta, the seafood taste like it had been frozen for a long time it did not taste fresh at all. <br/>This dining experience had destroyed my day and I am not satisfied with the service and the food hygiene at all.

Pretty good! Kinda pricey though unless you go for lunch cz they have the specials :) recommend for a nice day usually quiet during day time. Odd. But hey, friendly service!

Went here on one of their deals - great to say that this did not compromise anything at all such as service or food quality like it does when most restaurants do vouchers or deals. Service was amazing! Staff are very relatable and down to earth. Hard to experience geniune service these days! Nice location and good setting. Food was amazing. Good portions as well. Very much worth the price. Would be more than happy to go back without any deal/voucher. Judging by the other reviews, the quality and service seems consistent!

Came to this place for Valentines Day. Totally worth the price, even gave a tip! Amazing food, great atmosphere, friendly and attentive customer service. Love this place, absolutely love the food, cannot fault anything, will definitely be back!

Last night was the farewell dinner for a good friend and we got invited, wife and two boys. <br/><br/>The place was packed and we were expecting a so so night. To my surprise the service was lightning fast. The staff were motivated, smiling, pleasant. One lady stood out, Filimena ( I hope I got that right ). She stood at the bar and she was constantly scanning her area. We would simply have to look her way and she was on to it! fantastic lady! <br/><br/>The boys ordered steak and that was great....soft and juicy sitting on mash! Very nice. I had the garlic bread which was very well made. I had maybe one of the best light dinner ever. I ordered the Mezze Meditirrana. I couldn't handle a steak at night and this was perfect. Generous serving and ok to share. I was a few pieces of falafel, few slices of nan or pita bread, veggie samosas, pickled veggies on the side and a tomato based dip, very nice and light, perfect with a glass of wine. <br/><br/>Dessert was excellent. My wife and I shared the ice cream plate and chocolate cake of some kind ( I know it had another name but that escapes me right now ) but it was good. The boys had cheese cakes. <br/><br/>The night went very well.,

Good service and good quality food with big portion sizes. A reasonably priced menu with plenty of selections to choose from. Enjoy a casual atmosphere.

The last time l went to Aubergine was to celebrate my birthday. Outside big table was fair enough for a group of people. The reason for me to chose this place was the value dinner menu which includes starter, main and dessert with $35. Regarding to the quality and quantity, $ 35 is affordable for uni students.  We were happy with the price and the time in Aubergine.

Been to this place a few times for family dinners. I've had the mezza mediterrana and for a main I had the tuna mediterrana and for dessert the warm chocolate sponge cake (which was the best part of the meal for sure) those would be picks from the menu to suggest to anyone. Service is friendly and there are lots of tables so wouldn't feel the need to book. It's nothing amazing, but not terrible either!

Nice place with friendly staff. It's not the best food but it is the best prices. Pick from beer or wine to accompany your starter and then main for $20. Can't complain at that.

Had meal on Tuesday night here, good food and nice fish .. Staff are very friendly and price also very reasonable thanks guys.....will come back

garlic bread needs vast improvement, main course was better just insufficient amount and lastly the coffee severed was hot yet the service poor as had to ask for sugar even knowing sugar is deemed as bad!<br/><br/>Lastly restaurant is far to noisy almost need an hearing aid to hear spoken words

Lovely place indeed. I went there several times. The steak is amazing. Also the lamb. The menu has a wide variety, and the prices are fair. It's a great restaurant for big gatherings too. Lots of space. I'll go there again to try other foods as well.

Everything is ok expect food takes ages to reach the table. A big improvement needed in timing of delivery!!! Customer service and food tasted nice.

I have been to this place for lunch on my birthday. They have a good deal of $20 lunch that includes soup (pumpkin) which is quite good , main course ( I had the fish of the day with mash and green beans) which was average and a glass of wine. Ambience was lovely , staff were friendly and the overall experience was good.

Always reliable, good tasty food and not pretentious. Popular with the older set.<br/><br/>Best in summer at the outdoor tables.<br/><br/>Had lunch there today, set lunch, $20 for a soup (yum pumpkin), main (ordered the chicken schnitzel which was crispy and moist, well seasoned on a chunky potato mash with fresh green beans) and a glass of wine (the house Sav Blanc worked perfectly).<br/><br/>$20 for all that, great value, no wonder the place is always busy!<br/><br/>(Their coffee is pretty good too)<br/><br/>Staff are friendly and attentive.<br/><br/>

Absolutely enjoyed lunch at Aubrrgine. My first time to this lovely restaurant. The staff are warm, friendly and very efficient on a busy afternoon. Our dishes came out, and wow so impressed with the way each dish was presented. I had the tuna with the salad - loved it. We came with a group of 8 and everyone was happy with their meals. Dessert was amazing! I loved the cookies and cream cheesecake. The chai latte was one of the best I have ever had. They have a det lunch specials - which we all went for $20 set lunch - includes a drink - hot or cold, soup or garlic bread and a main dish. I definately will be returning back to Aubergine.

Had a nice dinner here. The menu has a good range of dishes such that anyone should be able to find something they like. The staff were friendly and the place had a quiet atmosphere. My only complaint would be the background music/muzak; it was a crime against humanity.

One of my fav go to place in the shore, their menu is very simple and traditional, service is always spot on and ambiance is great! We always have a three course here, their food is very traditional but good quality my only concern is that it would be nice if they change menu from time to time and have more choices.

After hearing sooo much about this restaurant I went there with my friend. Such a disappointment. The bread and dips was a signal for us that we should not have gone there. The bread were microwaved and were steaming hot. The dips were barely a tablespoon full. The lamb kofta was like pieces of rubber and the salad with it had way too much salt. My friend ordered the salmon which was ok but the again the accompanying salad had too much onion. Could barely taste malibu in my pinacolada. <br/>Maybe we went in on a unfortunate kitchen disaster night......paid $87.. not worth a penny.

Went here tonight for dinner. Service was amazing, the place was empty tonight so got a nice seat straight away. Staff were awesome and the chefs must have magic in their kitchen because we got our entrees (calamari and garlic bread) literally 5 minutes after we ordered! We then ordered our mains and they were just like the entrees - BEAUTIFUL! 10/10 for tastiness and service! The one thing I do have feedback on is probably just the quantity of food that is in each order. I paid $11 dollars for the calamari and even though compared to other places that is still quite cheap - the amount we got i think was worth only $8 or $9. My mains, a fettucine carbonara was like $22, and it wasn't very filling at all. Not a great amount of food on the plate. I could only compare it to la porchetta where I get the same dish yet im full when i finish. Other than that though - loved it.

The food is really good value for money. The $35 dinner set menu provides enough choice for everyone to get something they like. The steak and creme brulee are the stand out dishes.

We went here last year. We sometimes go for dinner. We take our dog. The food was delicious. The staff are friendly. The place is clean and tidy.

Came here to eat their $20 lunch special. Fantastic quality for $20, getting a starter, main and a drink. Food was very good, and staff were friendly and efficient. Would reccomend to anyone looking for a cheap, worthwhile destination for lunch.

We came here expecting a phenomenal dinner judging by how busy the restaurant always is during weekends! What a disappointment though - apart from the lamb rump, all the main courses were mediocre in terms of taste and presentation. The entrees and desserts didn't exactly scream fine dining either. We were also slightly taken aback by the quality of service we received. I have experienced far better service at fast food/takeaway outlets than I did here! Guess we shouldn't have rocked up with such high expectations in the first place!

The salmon and avocado salad is never a disappointment here. The salmon was cooked just right and the salad didn't have too much dressing that overwhelmed the whole dish. I chose the garlic dish as my starter on the day. It was crispy but over-toasted. The amount of garlic was just right. The only downside was the restaurant could be quite noisy when it had lots of guests. I guess this applies to all the restaurants. A great place to dine but not so much if you want to have a quiet and romantic lunch!

We came here for lunch on Sunday as they had a special on, being $20 each for a starter, main and a glass of wine (could be replaced by coffee, tea, beer, juice). The restaurant was busy but not uncomfortably so.<br/>For starters we ordered the soup of the day and the garlic bread. The soup of the day was pumpkin, which wasn't overly flavourful but was quite tasty nonetheless. The garlic bread was average - very garlicky but quite chewy. <br/>For mains we ordered the salmon and avocado salad and the chicken schnitzel. The salad was really nice and the salmon tender and seasoned nicely. The avocado was sliced thinly which we liked and the dressing (ordered on the side) complemented the whole dish very well. The dish was quite small but a nice size for lunch. The schnitzel itself was tasty and cooked well, and the side salad dressed well and very fresh. The fries were average and seemed to be simple frozen chips. Despite this it was very enjoyable.<br/>The service was top notch and couldn't have been better. The waitresses were very friendly and attentive, and the speed of the service was fine. The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere to it and the overall decor and finish was great. We enjoyed our meal here and would definitely come again to sample a few other mains which we liked the sound of, in particular the chicken filo parcel and the open steak sandwich. We would steer clear of the garlic bread and fries, however.

Went for dinner with the bf<br/>Lovely staff, I think the lady whose always there is the manager /owner but she us lovely ! Sometimes it was a bit too much but at least she was attentive :)<br/>We had the 40pp course meal<br/>Soup was very average - kumara one. Don't order it :P<br/>Main was delicious ! Meat was cooked perfectly and loved the sauce <br/>Dessert was average but all for 40 this was a great meal!<br/>Would recommend :) <br/>I believe they also have lunch deals that is 2 course?<br/>It's very spacious with many seats - outdoor and indoors.<br/>Great food for it's price

Wonderful service and food.  Went there for lunch today for a birthday.  Such good value and healthy choices of food too.  The maitre d. brought out a fabulous chocolate slice with a candle on for the birthday celebrant which was so thoughtful and kind.  Highly recommended restaurant.

Choosing from the $20 lunch menu myself and three friends had a wonderful experience on the 2nd January. The staff were polite, attentive and very friendly. The food was delicious. Many thanks for catering to all budgets and serving them all as if they were paying top dollar.

Walking around Takapuna and decided to have dinner at Aubergine. It was quite busy with a corporate xmas dinner going on. The lady who served us was really friendly. <br/><br/>We got garlic bread to start. The garlic bread was very average and it was dry. They only gave us 3 pieces of it and it wasnt garlicy at all. My boyfriend got the steak and i got the lamb shanks. The steak was delicious, sauce was falvourful. For the first time a place which do delicious steak sauce and they give you generous amount. The Lamb shank was good, it was so soft and tasty. <br/><br/>Overall aubergine is good. Just dont get the garlic bread in the future.

Another great meal tonight one of Takapuna's stars it has stood the test of time, never fails to please, food, service and atmosphere is great, as well as being priced very reasonably it was always great in the past and hadn't been back for a few years, my recent 3 occasions to dine there have been great just like it always was.<br/>

Went there and had a two course lunch with some friends. Lovely seating outside, semi-covered.  Included a nice glass of wine with the $20 lunch.  I had the chicken filo parcel with salad with garlic bread prior.  Great meal and great value for money.<br/>Service was perfect.  A great staple in Takapuna which keeps you coming back.

We came to Aubergine for a friends birthday dinner! After going to Jump in the day, we were looking for somewhere close. Aubergine had like a $45 set dinner menu, which was amazing value for three courses! I ordered a soup for my entree, the steak for my main and for dessert we had a choice of creme brûlée and cheesecake! A lot of us ordered the creme brûlée but there was a mix of the two. For $45 I can definitely see myself going again! The food was decent and the service was friendly and efficient as well :) The whole group had a lot of fun dining here!

My family doesn't really celebrate xmas so I booked a table at Aubergine because mum didn't feel like cooking. The place was very packed and even though we made a booking, we had to sit at the bar for a moment till a table was free. The set menu was really nice and it had options that catered to all. I really enjoyed my dinner here and so did the rest of the family. The staff were very sweet. It was a nice xmas that was more enjoyable thanks to Aubergine and our dining experience here.

I've been going to this restaurant occasionally for about a decade now. Great food, friendly staff (including friendly management/owner!) And classy atmosphere. Some items are a little pricey but that's just what you'd expect of Takapuna so it doesn't bother me. It's worth it for the level of service you receive. <br/><br/>Last night, my husband ordered the carbonara while I had the salmon and avocado salad. Delicious!

I came here with a group of friends and was the only vegan. We mentioned to the staff about this and they were incredibly understanding and gave the great suggestion of turning the fettuccine vegan by using rice instead of pasta. The dish was absolutely delicious! I was not able to finish it all by myself, as the serving was huge. This was normally a part of a $20 deal, but I obviously didn't get the wine, or garlic bread/soup, so I am not quite sure whether it was my moneys worth, but we were told that we had a discount because of the rice instead of the pasta. The atmosphere was lovely, with beautiful music playing. Definitely recommend, and will visit again.

We always love to try different restaurant in New Zealand cause we are food lover. Today we choose Aubergine just depend on the feeling that we want this restaurant. After we ordered and tried..Is really amazing..awesome food with reasonable price..fantastic service..highly recommend..I feel myself making right choice after I tried and saw the rate is actually quite high for this restaurant makes me feel we do not make a wrong decision to come in..if you are a food lover..don't feel shy to come in..is delicious..

I love Aubergine its quality food at reasonable prices. The restaurent is usually packed and the service is exceptional. I Ordered the braised lamb shanks served on garlic mashed potato with basil pesto. The meat fell right off the bone and the whole meal was full of flavor.

Partner had the Lamb Kofta and I had the Venison, would be a struggle to improve anything on either meal. Service had been great, friendly knowledgeable. Then the restaurant got busy, we ended up forgotten and waited over 20 minutes for desert orders to be taken. Deserts were of the same high standard. In short super food, average service.<br/>

Loved the food and the atmosphere. I had the Fish Sauté and the flavour was really nice and lite. My companions had the Scotch Fillet and the Chicken Siciliana, which were also very good and nicely presented. I also liked the very prompt service. Would definitely go back.

I had lunch special with my husband. This is 3rd time visit for us. We both order soup, Open Stake sandwich and flat white after meal. The warm soup was nice starter for  today whcih  was rain & cold today. Open stake sandwich was also very nice. It's good volum for men (and for me, too) . After lunch flat white was creamy and we were both very happy. The staff are aleways friendly and welcoming. We are going to coming back again and again!

My partner and I love dining at Aubergine. The staff are very friendly and the food is consistently good. The entrees could be a little bit bigger though, we ordered the calamari and the scallops and I only recieved 5 bits of calamari and my partner only recieved 3 scallops. Still, definitely one of our favourite places to eat at in Takapuna.

Aubergine is always a fail-safe choice for a good dinner on the shore. Their dinner specials are good value for money, with plenty of choices. The lunch special is still quite expensive compared to other choices in Takapuna, and there's not really any need for soup + bread + a main for lunch! My favourite lunch option is the Greek salad with chicken.

We went here for Lunch a few months back and would love to come back here again. Staff was attentive and all smile, that's already a tick in my book! And, it wasn't too crowded when we went there but enough to see that people actually eat here for Lunch. Now, that to me is a good sign. <br/>I ordered a pasta based meal (Fettucine) - I enjoyed the food and was taken a back as for the first time, it was able to differentiate itself from other European restaurants I've tried. I was able to finish up my plate ...! (note that I almost, always end up having to bring something home, so another clue that I really enjoyed my visit). I also had a bite of my company's steak and it was cooked just the way we like it - I rarely order steaks because most barely get 'medium well' right ... so maybe, just maybe - if you like your steak cook the way it is then give Aubergine a try. You might just have the same pleasant experience I did.

My boyfriend and I love this restaurant! Have been around 5 times and we always get the $35 deal. The lamb dish and the duck are my favourites. <br/>Food: 5/5<br/>Service: 4/5<br/>Ambience: 3.5/5<br/>Company: 10/10

I took my girlfriend out to lunch on Saturday and we came to Aubergine by chance. We ordered the lunch special for $25, and had the soup of the day and a mains. The tomato and capsicum soup was fantastic, and mains plates were great. One of my most pleasing dining experiences. The staff were fantastic and the service excellent. Would definitely recommend to friends, family and followers.

We drove to this place all the way from East Auckland and never regretted it. Arriving for dinner on a cold winter evening and stepping into this beautifully appointed, warm and ambient restaurant was really lovely. When we went it was sort of dark with low level lighting which was actually quite cosy and had a real softly softly feel to it. The staff were friendly and the pricing wasn't too bad. The food arrived steaming hot and we all had a really enjoyable meal. I ordered my meat medium to well done and it was cooked perfectly for me with lots of flavour. Highly recommend <br/>

Had a great family dinner here, meals were all delicious (great fresh tuna steaks - recommend the seafood dishes) and the staff showed superb hospitality in helping us to celebrate my partner's birthday, so thanks very much.

Not overly impressed with my experience at Aubergines. I ordered the eye fillet steak - medium- and it was more like well done, so I would order medium rare if you like it pink. The juice the steak was in was nice and they were able to swap the potato mash for kumara, which was good, even though there was only a few pieces and not really much else will the dish. My dining company did not think much of the garlic bread but they were much happier with theirs mains, especially the chicken filo.

A good all round experience for dinner at Aubergine, the chicken filo parcel was super creamy and the salad had a really nice dressing. The garlic bread starter was pretty mehh, I can make much better. Will be back to try the other mains and it sounds like they have a good $40 three course dinner special

Went to Aubergine for their $40 for a three course dinner special. Had the garlic bread for starter- two pieces of bread. Quantity could be better for the normal price of the dish. Quality? Unremarkable. Same for the pumpkin soup my friend had- which didn't even come with a piece of bread and was only half a bowl. For Main: Sea Breeze (scallops with sauce, rice and salad) and confit duck for my friend. My main was ok, the only thing worth mentioning was that the rice was really delicious. My friend really enjoyed his duck main. For dessert, I had the chocolate fudge cake- portion size was really good and it was really good. My friend had creme brulee which he said was a bit of a let down. All in all, I enjoyed my evening; excellent service and a really nice, clean restaurant. However, I do believe that the quality could be better for their normal prices.<br/><br/>Went again with colleagues for Christmas team dinner- 15 of us. The food was much better all around- but the service was very begrudging. Nothing festive about the whole experience<br/> Sad that the management couldnt put any effort into making the place a bit festive- and the staff behaved as if we were bothering them!

<br/>I was just here for lunch to try out their $25 lunch special. For just $25, you can order an entree, a drink of your choice and a main dish. <br/><br/>We ordered Garlic Bread and the Soup of the Day (Tomato Soup) as entree. For mains we ordered Fettucine Carbonara and Fettucine Bolognese and Lemon Lime & Bitters as drinks. <br/><br/>The Garlic Bread was crispy and the Tomato Soup wasn't too bad either. Fettucine Carbonara was very creamy and I liked how the mushroom worked together with the sauce to glide on my palate. Fettucine Bolognese on the other hand was a bit too tangy to my personal liking but there was still so much flavour in it that I just couldn't stop digging into it until I finally saw the bottom of my plate.<br/><br/>The place was quiet and the waitress was lovely and attentive which made the experience so much better. <br/>

Great service and great food!! The sauces were a little intense but the steak was cooked to absolute perfection! The lamb shank meat was literally falling off the bone! The creme brûlée was gorgeous and I am always a sucker for a sticky date pudding.. <br/>I will definitely be returning especially at the price, very good for the quality and quantity of the dishes.

We had to have an early dinner prior to our citizenship ceremony. Normally they start dinner service at 5.30pm but were happy to accommodate us. Meal was great and service was very goid and friendly. My 2 yr old granddaughter was with us and they were wonderful with her.

Aubergine has delicious food, excellent and fast customer service, and sensible prices. <br/>A must try dish is the chicken siciliana - it's amazing! Every time we go we leave as very satisfied and happy customers. <br/>Highly recommended this restaurant to all nationalities .

Absolutely amazing food. The last time I went I had the bred platter for starters and the duck confit as a main - the seasoning was great and the meat was cooked beautifully. Atmosphere is cozy and nice! But the waiters/waitresses should really move around and remember when someone asks for water because I had to ask several times for my water to be filled. But other than that, the food and vibes of the place is excellent!!!

Yesterday we finally went to the Aubergine for their famous $20 lunch deal (2 courses + wine/etc). The weather was pleasant so we sat outside and ordered the garlic bread and minestrone soup for entree, and the Seared Tuna and Beef Burger for mains. We chose a Sauvignon Blanc with the tuna and a Merlot with the burger. The Seared Tuna, which was deliciously rare and tender, was accompanied by feta cubes, olives, and mesclun salad greens topped with a salsa of Mediterranean vegetables. The Beef Burger was a moist and tasty home-made patty accompanied by fries. The wait staff were welcoming and attentive. Overall, a good venue serving delicious food, and we would recommend the lunchtime deal to all.

Aubergine is one of my favourite restaurants over the shore. Amazing food considering you can get an entree main and dessert for 35 dollars.

Love this place, food is always awesome, staff are lovely, atmosphere is great:)

Aubergine Restaurant has never let me down! Their food,service and ambience is always superb. Especially, their great deal where youcan get a three course meal for only $35.

We booked aubergine for my mother in laws wedding party of 20. The restaurant advised to arrive at 11am and the food would be served at 12pm and that they would make this extra special. When we arrived at 11am they were very rude and and when we simply asked for a drink while we were waiting the man who was working got very confrontational and said they weren't open yet, there were some elderly guests so just asked if we could have some water for them but he became more confrontational. There was also nothing done to make this special as advised. In the end the nasty looks from staff got to much we left and luckily GPK accommodated us at a moments notice. <br/>On the food I have eaten here before and found it to be average, I had also found the staff complacent on our previous visits.

Simply a great place to eat.<br/><br/>If you want real food, cooked by real people. little snoot, fantastic smiles. EAT here!@!

We will not dine in this restaurant again not because the food was mediocre but because of the appalling rudeness of the beverage waitress who, while delivering coffee to one of our party, made an unwarranted and loud comment on his personal appearance which was upsetting and embarrassing for him. We didn't think elective baldness was anything unusual these days but apparently it was a chance to have a laugh at someone else's expense - and at someone who was contributing to her salary. We won't be contributing again.

Really can't go wrong eating here. It's great ! Three courses for $35 and it's really nice.<br/>Also we like the fact that it's warm, has soft furnishings inside, including..a carpet!!! These features are so rare these days, but it makes for a pleasurable dining experiencing as you don't get horrible sounds of chairs scraping, and helps mute people's reverberating conversations etc etc.<br/>Recommended.

Food was good. Service was not so good, didn't seem confident staff were shaky, possibly their managers are too harsh. Not very good with recommendations.

Went for a hen's party - everything was fine until they informed us they had given the cake we have made for the bride to the other table. They didn't seem concerned and offered us free dessert, however, this didn't make up for them giving another table a cake I had spent half the day baking and decorating for the bride.

Went for dinner Saturday night. Took advantage of $35 3 course special. I had the Tomato soup for starter and the plate was smudged and the taste was slightly salty. For main I had the lamb shanks which were very good. For Dessert I had the Chocolate hot fudge cake which was light and very nice. The major criticism I have is if clientèle are making the effort to dress smartly then so should the management and staff. Being greeted by the maitre d' wearing denim jeans is poor.

Went for dinner tonight, what a shamble.... Service was great but that was all. Food: I had the Fettuccine Carbonara, chunky bits of boiled bacon and mushrooms with plain watery sauce and 3 pieces of grated carrots on top for decoration. My Shandy arrived semi-cold, and they don't do battered fish for kids, they're saying they go for the healthy option, how patronising that is. We were really looking forward to have diner there and we were so disappointed. Won't go again.

Thank you for a relaxing and enjoyable evening.<br/>We wanted to go directly to management but alas no.<br/>We had a table booked for 6 under Naydene tonight. The waitress we had looking after us was exceptional. Her customer service is an asset to the restaurant. She was informative, made requests at the right time, did not interrupt our group unnecessarily and made sure we were attended to when needed. Overall the best waitress we have had at any restaurant for a long time. We hope she is given the recognition she deserves - she is an asset to your business.<br/>The food was impeccable and the rest of the staff were of top quality, assisting with irregular requests ie Multiple Sclerosis person requiring a trained dog to attend.<br/>Aubergine definitely has people that will return and we will be recommending others for sure.<br/>Thanks to you all, especially our waitress - cheers.

Aubergine is Popular (with a capital P). This means that it is fairly hectic and a little noisey. We arrived on a busy Friday night without a booking. No table was immediately available so were shown to the bar. Within a couple of minutes our table was ready. Food is above well average but not spectacular. Service was excellent despite the waitresses being super busy. Mains good. Desserts a little pricey but nice. Excellent wine list.

Great food, however I found the service very slow! The restaurant was about half full, so not what I would consider really busy (otherwise I wouldn't have minded so much) I won't go again because of the slow service.

Great food (especially the duck confit) and atmosphere. Service was great. The price was also good, for 35 per person you can get a 3 course meal.

I hadn't been to Aubergines for a number of years.<br/>This is a restaurant that understands its customers completely.<br/>A well balanced menu and a good wine list.<br/>The staff are welcoming and attentive.<br/>I had the fish which was superb.<br/>The desserts are a bit on the large size but are lovely.

This is my favourite restaurant in Auckland. Such great value and great food. I usually have eye fillet and the steaks are huge! I love the profiteroles dessert. The staff are amazing and very friendly! Whats best is the fact u get a three ourse meal for only 35 p.p

The Aubergine is were I go for the greatest lunches on a budget. they have great set menu lunches that are so yummy. My favourite is soup of the day then a massive and so tasty open steak sandwich with fries.with a nice Irish cider to wash it down for about $20 bucks<br/>Doesn't sound flash but so so tasty.<br/>Recommend to all.

The food, though pricey, is consistently good. All four of us enjoyed our meals and left feeling full to the brim! If you can, I'd recommend asking for the $35 voucher deal from their website. Three courses for that price is not bad! The desserts are all very good!<br/>Service was attentive. We actually were able to order more drinks, which is unusual in a restaurant in New Zealand!

Excellent Food - generous portions and delicious!!! Great atmosphere!! Friendly and helpful staff!!! Great value on special lunch and dinner deals!!!

I love Aubergine, the food is great and the service is fast and friendly. The snapper is so nice, and the creme brulee is to die for! I would definitely recommend, and am a repeat customer. They often have a voucher on their website for 3 courses for $35 dollar, it is such good value for money!

I heard lot about Aubergine and i went with my colleagues for business party. We liked the ambiance, food and staff is so friendly. Recommend every one to please visit it ones.

We headed a long for a quick business lunch during the week. The service was quick and they have an extensive $30 lunch menu. Both the pasta dishes hit the mark for us. It seems to be a place popular with groups as there were a number there on the Thursday we went.

Four of us ate with a great value coupon (3 course meal for $35) and thought the food was very good. My husband and I had the duck which was delicious. Great service too. Will definitely go back.

The food is good though slightly pricey. Desserts are lovely but at around $10 each, they should be.<br/><br/>If I remember correctly, you have to order your veg and/or salad sep. to the main course - so find that a little annoying to have to pay in addition to the 'main' price.<br/><br/>Always good service though and you don't have to wait long to be served. Always a busy place especially at weekends.

I regularly eat at Aubergine in Takapuna and find it a good place to eat.<br/>I particularly enjoy the Chicken Filo and the Chicken salad is also worth a mention.<br/>I have always found the service to be friendly and at times when I have asked for a quick meal before a show at the Bruce Mason center or wherever, it has always arrived quickly with no loss of food quality.<br/>The menu selection of European and Mediterranean dishes seems to be pretty good, and my guests and I have always found something we like.<br/><br/>Overall a good quality restaurant in a convenient location and providing good service and tasty quality food.

Six of us dined, entrees all served at the same time, hot n good. Mains were well presented, tasty. Duck very good, a signature dish. Would recommend

EXPENSIVE<br/>a kinda place you sit and be seen in takapuna, not something i care about.<br/>if youd o, then you can go here. <br/><br/>the food is really not that special, plain, boring and very bland. <br/>i ordered the chefs specialty which tasted like an experimental dish.<br/><br/>deserts are ok, but also expensive. <br/><br/>would not go to eat there again, maybe jsut for desert

Food was ok, food a bit overcooked though. Service was appalling, waited for 20 mins+ for Dessert Menu - got sick of waiting so left

I have often enjoyed meals here. They do an amazing steak and tastey veges and deserts! A+++ would trade again.

Four of us over 50 year olds called into Aubergine after the All Black-England rugby Test match.<br/>It was 9-30 at night but that was no problem for them, and there were still a few people in the restaurant.We didnt have to wait long to be served but by time our meal was put in front of us it was lukewarm.Two of us had eye fillet steak and the other two had lamb shanks.These had dollops of mashed potato which was tasteless and a bit lumpy and surrounded by a gravy which we all agreed must have come out of a packet.We debated for a fair while during the meal if the mashed potato was out of a packet also and decided it must have been.We were reassured when we were paying for the meal that it was real potato and that they served similar up each night.The thing was the meal was cold and very very average in taste and I could have done better myself even though I am only an average cook.When I go out for a meal I expect to get something better than I(part time cook when Im forced to husband)could have done.When two of us went to pay for the meal and the question was asked whether we enjoyed it we both said no we hadnt.They agreed to knock off the coffees we had which was good but would have rather had a good dining experience.

Great friendly service, good food at a very reasonable price, my wife and I eat here regularly and have been for a few years now, lots of of other restaurants could take some lessons from these guys

Excellent food & friendly service<br/>Have used Aubergine many times & like to go back because of consistently high standard.<br/>The head chef seems to have been there for a long time which to me is a good sign.

Cheerful that's all I can say! Alright but nothing special...

Flavory food with great value for money. Will highly recommend it for those who love Euorpean and Meditrrenian food. A ++++.

Always exceptional. Never had as issue neither with food or service. last visit for me was last week. was very busy and served by a real waitress who knows what she was doing. Me being a restaurant manager in the past, I can tell the difference between a good and an exceptional service. This one was exceptional, with no stressing and excellent knowledge of food and wine.<br/>My Tuna salad was out of this world so was my Eye fillet cooked to perfection<br/>Couldn't have a dessert cause I was full, maybe next time.<br/>Never disappointing, Definitely will be back. Thanks Aubergine for being so consistent

I work around this area and go to Aubergine with my team quite often. They serve a pretty good lunch for $20 which includes soup or garlic bread AND a beer/wine/coffee/tea! It's a great deal and the atmosphere is rather relaxing. Staff are always friendly. The only thing that kind of bothered me is the size of their salads my colleague ordered, it isn't the biggest but then it didn't bother her too much, The portions for everything else were fine. I'd definitely go back and do recommend it to people around this area. Woof!

My favourite restaurant in the shore. Been going there every month or two for over 5 years. Excellent service and fantastic food everytime. Highly recommend the chicken filo with a nice pino gris...

Great value when dining on the $35 meal deal. The service is good with very kind waiters and waitresses who will go out of their way to assist you with all your needs. The kitchen is lovely and open plan so you can watch the chefs working. The restaurant is very spacious so you don't feel like you're sitting with the people next to you! Overall a very nice meal, my steak was cooked perfectly, and a very nice restaurant with friendly staff and management

Went for the $35 Three Course Meal Special and it was a great deal for such a great meal and such great service. Will definitely go back!

Just had a yummy meal at Aubergine and will be going there again. Good service as well