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Ubite Limited
98/100 (285 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
European
Turkish
"Simple, flavourful and authentic - i’ve not been able to find a Mediterranean restaurant in Auckland that serves this level of..."
Li Patricia
"Sam's Mediterranean Eatery is a hidden gem indeed! The food tastes incredibly fresh and amazing. I love that Sam cooks every item on the menu from..."
Dev S
"We love the food so much we went back the next day! You’ve never had chicken fall apart this way-it’s so tender. The service is timely and great...."
Cassie R
"MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN & MIXED GRILL - Recommended dishes. The Mediterranean chicken was realllly tender, hearty with the cream sauce and fulling..."
Ju W
"This was the best salad I’ve ever had. It had the perfect amount of crunch, chewiness and flavor. I’m not usually one to grab a salad when I get..."
Sienna Hambling
"The most underrated restaurant in Auckland! You could never beat how fresh and delicious their food is. Would highly recommend to..."
Jeffrey “jeff” Sta-Ines
"I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to review Sam's but I can honestly say this is the best restaurant that I have eaten at in Auckland. The food..."
Shareeka Angamia
"Dishes are large portion and taste so delicious. Clerks are so kind. When we were ordering, they told us that meals are large portion so we better..."
Yoshihiro Sugiura
"Always the most delicious food by Sam. Even the hummus is on another level - everything is made so well, just the best traditional mediterranean..."
Helen Gentle
"So glad I found this place, what a gem!! Absolutely delicious food and very generous portions. In the photo are the lentil soup, falafel salad and..."
Tali Rose
Joe's Eatery
88/100 (343 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
European
Cafe
New Zealand
European
International
Indian
Indian
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Joe's Paratha
Sit down
European
Indian
International
New Zealand
Café
Outdoor Seating
Family style
Takeout
Dog Friendly
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"I don't just go to a cafe for great coffee, I go for a wonderful experience.Joe's Eatery in my opinion ticks all the boxes.A..."
Lawrence Lugg
"This place is literally unbeatable! The best breakfast and coffee in Auckland by a million miles!! I could never eat anywhere else after going..."
Storm Roberts
"Delicious food reasonably price. The owner Joe is very friendly and makes you feel comfortable. We ordered fish and chips and bruschetta and by far..."
Sakshi Sachdeva
"lovely cozy atmosphere with super reasonable prices, lovely variety of food and excellent coffee. full menu available during level 3 lockdown!..."
Lauren Adams
"Very nice and cozy cafe. The pork belly did not tend to be too fatty and tend to be chewy with sweet potato mashes as sauce. Seasoning is..."
Jenny.cy
"Cute and tidy little premises at a very nice location in Takapuna. Joe was very engaged and interacted well with customers. It was a unique menu..."
Rohan
"Friendly host, happy to help with wine choices and well matched with the food. The samosas were great tasting and light..."
Lynne Lodge
"Ordered lamb burger and creamy mushroom. Lamb patty was flavoursome and chips were of high standard. Creamy mushroom came with two large eggs too..."
Bibina
"Fantastic food and service. Loved that the menu has a twist and isn't your stock standard breakfast. The Paratha was delicious, fresh and..."
Rebecca Victoria Miller
"The food and service were both excellent! Would highly recommend if you want a good..."
Jono Choi
"Friendly staff and outstanding service! ✨Thank you for the lunch we had there, as I would recommend to come again with my more other friends...."
BL AC
"Nice little spot in Takapuna. Good coffee. Food was a bit..."
Jamie Philipp
"I had a really pleasant experience with my partner at Joe's Eatery.The staff here are so nice and welcoming. I got the $18.00 chicken..."
Derik Liebenberg
"What a beautiful place. Just the right mix of ambience, friendly staff, interesting menu and excellent wines and craft beers. A definite return and..."
Elizabeth Gakhar
"Lovely Staff and fantastic food. Best scrambled eggs I've eaten, we all loved our meals. Thank you..."
Star Blue
"On a lovely sunny Sunday we went to a recent addition to the great array of cafes and restaurants in central Takapuna - Joes Cafe. We had read many..."
Lochbuie
"What a lovely gem of a place in Takapuna. Walking into Joe's Eatery is like stepping into a warm, friendly home. The staff are so welcoming and the..."
Roanne Ward
"Friendly staffs and great chef. They come and asked about our food and all the requests were met. We even received a complementary espresso brownie,..."
Alice
"$19 for four pieces of a pork belly dish...however cabinet food are well priced. Friendly and open minded owner, will try other food next time. Thank..."
@C
"Fabulous!  Amazing service and delicious food all round.  I had the pasta which was better than I've had at most Italian restaurants and was made..."
Christine Anna
"Ordered egg bene on Naan with bacon, had no idea that it can be on Naan, the taste was really good. However for a person like me the portion was..."
Kushant Mansukhani
"I came to Jo’s eatery with my partner and small dog and we were greeted with a huge smile from Jo! Amazing coffee, best in Takapuna for sure!! We..."
Jazzy Axton
"Checking out the new opening cafe in Takapuna!Good vibes and feel just like home!I've had granola, half size of pumpkin and turmeric soup..."
Orawan Manasombun
"Joe's Eatery has it all, serves delicious breakfast and lunch it also has a licenced bar for those who wish to skip midday coffeeA must try..."
Godfrey Bent
"Fantastic, tasty food at very reasonable prices. The owner Joe is very friendly and accommodating, and they open in the evenings too, very handy to..."
Selvi Indran
"As soon as you enter this cosy eatery you feel warm and welcome. The coffees made by K are outstanding, definitely best coffee in the area. Their..."
Daniela Elbehairy
"Really great food. Nice choice of tea and hubby said coffee was good too. Good price, good service and a lovely fit out. Will definitely be back...."
Sinead
"Great food, great service, great ambience. Will definitely be back. Cozy on a rainy day but also gets the sun in the afternoons - and it’s open..."
Judie
"I popped into Joes Eatery for the first time the other day. It was a very warm and welcoming environment. With very friendly smiley staff.I..."
Maurice Laporte
"We had been to Joe's on Sunday for breakfast. There is a warm homely feel to the cafe, and friendly service. Had a short chat with their manager..."
LA
"I enjoyed lunch last weekend at Joes Eatery. The place has a lovely relaxing vibe, delicious food and great service. Excellent for a meal or just for..."
Renee Johansen
"Wonderful atmosphere with staff that seemed to really care. Best coffee art I’ve seen for a while and fast service for the quality of food gotten...."
Tegan Walsh
"If you’re in Takapuna and searching for a delicious meal, make your life easier and head straight to Joe’s Eatery. The ingredients are fresh and..."
Ken C
"What an amazing place. Not large but exquisite. The food is varied and delicious. The drinks menu is also eclectic. The host Joe, is so welcoming..."
YING FANG
"What a fabulous Bistro just by the beach in Takapuna. Joe is the perfect host, pleasant, and very engaging. The food is fabulous. I loved my..."
Meera Isaac
"I don't just go to a cafe for great coffee, I go for a wonderful experience. Joe's Eatery in my opinion ticks all the boxes. A place away from..."
Lawrence Lugg
"An amazing spot to grab a bite, relax and have a checky drink. Joe is friendly, personable and very clearly loves his establishment. Gave me a..."
Lisa Bell
"5 of us went here for early Mother's Day lunch. The booking was easy to make and they do suggest, as they are a small cafe to make your food and..."
Suna Stirk
"Very calm atmosphere, very friendly staff, good foods, coffee, liquor. Joe listens to my taste and chooses the best drink. Thank you for every single..."
Romi
"It’s lovely here! Incredible service. Delicious food. Possibly the nicest gin and tonic I’ve ever had (and I seem to have had quite a few over..."
Heather Baker
"I had a really pleasant experience with my partner at Joe's Eatery. The staff here are so nice and welcoming. I got the $18.00 chicken sandwich and..."
Derik
Honey Cafe
87/100 (1526 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Halloumi
Pancakes
New Zealand
Café
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"📍 Honey Cafe Takapuna 🥞 Fried buttermilk chicken & waffle Taste Rating 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 🏮 Review 🏮 The fried chicken waffle was..."
彭笙瑞
"Got the big breaky, apple crumble muffin and a large coffee, and overall no complaints. It was tasty, a good portion and about market price. I..."
Rook De Mel
"We really enjoyed our lunch here! The cafe is a beautiful space, with sunshine streaming in during the day. The staff are friendly and add to the..."
Briarley Coppens
"Great service and very friendly staff. They have good range of GF choices. The almond latte was a bit too strong for me. They just redo one for me..."
Molly
"This place is so popular, make sure you make a booking if you plan to come in for brunch on weekends. Love all their menu, super tasty and great..."
Irna Wati
"A cozy cafe. Spacious seating. Coffee are good, salad are beautiful and delicious. Staff are warm and..."
Daisy H
"Great variety of food to accommodate different dietary requirements Lovely environment not too noisy Staff are friendly and helpful However the..."
Katrina Matich
"Delish food. My mate had the creamy mushrooms and they were insane. I had a bagel and it was so pretty and really yummy. The servers were sweet and..."
Marcella Robinson
"Great staff , service and fantastic food.. My favourite Cafe where they make the best Eggs Benedict in town ! Thank you guys..."
Annie Simmons
"This place is very popular. There were lots of people here when we came for brunch. Fortunately for us there was a spare table and we were seated..."
Braydon Murphy
Double Dutch Fries
87/100 (327 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
European
Dutch
Fast Food
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Dutch
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Fast food
European
Dutch
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"When we visited Double Dutch Frjes they were running a pop up with the Wise Boys and it was amazing!!!!!The fries were, as always, perfect and..."
Emma Sharma
"This is the place to go if you want some good quality fries with a decent amount of toppings. I had the pink mayo and halloumi loaded fries and it..."
Hjhb313
"Tried their large fries with Dutch Mayo - they have the crispiest and thickest potato sliced and fried, full with potato goodness not just fried..."
G1k
"DELICIOUS! Tried these yesterday at the Coatesville Markets during a torrential downpour. As upsetting as the rain was, these fries made my day. So..."
Emma Thomas
"Their Dutch Mayo sauce is simply delicious! Can’t go wrong with getting the fries here. Perfect for snacking on. The seating area and general..."
Ellie
"Now who doesn’t love fries? And how can one not love loaded fries! Just had my first taste today and they were just amazing. Added the fried..."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"Had breakfast here at the kumeu markets this morning, we saw a few people eating these fries , so we had to try them , Wow they were delicious 10/10..."
Gnxsta23
"We came on the day that they did a one-off collaboration with Peach’s Hot Chicken. There was about a 15-20 minute queue and wait, but it was..."
Vivian C
"One of the best chips I have ever had. The three sauces were super yum especially the satay sauce. The chips were crispy chunky and soft on the..."
Food2belly
"Went to the food truck (not the actual store) at britomart and had (you guessed it) their double Dutch fries. The portion feels a bit small for the..."
Tom Wong
"We came cross this awesome place while walking around Takapuna - it’s safe to say this place sells the best chips in Oceania (we’re from..."
Cobden.lee
"Everybody loves fries, but double Dutch fries has taken it to a whole new level. Thick cut fresh potatoes deep fried to perfection and then topped..."
HJ
"Been having the fries both at UoA on Thursdays and back when they were on Elliot Street and it never disappointed!When they opened in Takapuna I..."
Louise
"The fries are pretty crisp and made with real potatoes which is great! They are a bit overpriced though, sitting at $6 for a "small" They also kind..."
Maggie
"Really neat place, the fries and beef krokets are super good. The sauces are also authentic and very tasty, and if you eat there they put it on a..."
John Fán
"What do you mean it's only fries!! Take that back....fries are my happy place. if you too like fries then give this place a go. Crispy on the outside..."
Sjr Sjr
"My fave spot in town to get the best fries around with the yummiest dutch mayo and are relatively cheap. Whats even better is their new dutch style..."
Ayaan Shaikh
"Best fries in town. And that Dutch Mayonnaise...just splendid. Service was pretty good too. Just a 2 minute walk from my office...grab one and munch..."
Naveen Adari
"I loooove their stroopies and they have a cute little display. It's freshly made. I also like their crochetes! Never knew about dutch food but a..."
Tan.ned
"Very excited to see Double Dutch back on business since they closed down the food stall opposite countdown in Auckland CBD.The atmosphere..."
Alex Tan
"Best fries my wife and I have ever tried! Sauces were great. Best when it is cooked right in front of you knowing that what you're eating are..."
Earl Pantaleon
"hen we visited Double Dutch Frjes they were running a pop up with the Wise Boys and it was amazing!!!!! The fries were, as always, perfect and..."
Goodsharmaeats
"I daily cross this amazing quick bite place while going to and fro to work. Fries with Dutch Mayo and Satay sauce together, is totally heaven. 100..."
Subhanshu Gupta
"Nice and authentic Dutch snack bar, and definitely better than your average chips place. Not much else on offer, so just a nice snack or simple..."
Selma Roth
"Cool little place hidden on the shore. Taste of the loaded fries was good. The pulled pork was delicious. Over all the food was..."
Tony Ha
"Always a great place to visit for a bite. Friendly staff and high quality food. What else can anyone really ask for? Accommodating menu for all,..."
LonelyRat
"Came along to the joint venture between Double Dutch Fries and the Bacon Bros. It was all the amazing dirty you could want in one meal. We had the..."
Luke Mitchell
"Crispy french fries at the heart of Auckland CBD at an affordable price. I sometimes pop by for a snack on Fri after work with my friends before..."
Lan Nguyen
"Its really difficult to find fresh cut homemade chips in New Zealand and now you have. Very tasty chips and the rumour is true, they really are the..."
Kris
"Super yummy!! Some of the best fries in a very competitive French fry market in..."
Emily Olson
"Double Dutch has the best fries in Auckland. The atmosphere and quality of the restaurant is great and it's been put in a nice area too. The staff..."
Enrique Tranter
"Best Fries in Auckland IMO, I love fries/Chips and tried most of the other recommended place in Auckland. Good food needs good service/hygiene and..."
Eric Chang
"Possibly the best fries on earth! And the Dutch mayo is..."
Ali Akbar Mohammed
"Louis and the team are as much of a treat as the burgers and fries they serve. I had a succulent chick pea burger from Wise Boys with Double..."
Mark Su
"Best hot chips in Auckland! Very tender and crisp. I love the fact that you can see the process of the chips being made... right from the potato. The..."
Clare Croad
"Very crisp fries - really good with the mayo, satay sauce and red..."
Lisa T
"Four stars just for great fries!!! I’d love to give you guys five stars but there’s very little options for vegans which is unfortunate because..."
Shondell
"By far the best fries I have ever eaten. The fact that they make the fries in front of you from a whole potato shows that they don’t use cheap..."
Nick van der Werff
"Great location in Takapuna. Fries with dutch mayo are delicious..."
Lucie Z
The Grange
87/100 (755 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Gastropub
Bar
Gastropub
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fish
Bar
New Zealand
Gastropub
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"14 of us came here for an Xmas work function. We were seated in the 'dining room' which was lovely. The $85 set menu was perfect for our group with..."
Matthew Gardner
"I had to come on here and publicly thank Shannon for hosting us the other week. We had our friend's hens dinner in the glasshouse area and she..."
Grace Mamea
"We booked the dining room for 13 guests to celebrate my partner's birthday and our engagement, and we were blown away by how attentive and warm the..."
Sofia Garcia
"Had a family event of +20 people booked in the private room on Sunday the 23rd from 1:00-6:00pm. Staff were extremely friendly, professional and..."
Bernadette
"Booked the Greenhouse to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Food was great and came in very generous portions. The team was all very helpful and..."
David
"We came here to celebrate my godson's birthday a few days ago; there were 14 of us including little children. It was very good except for the fact..."
C Garcia
"The best restaurant and bar I’ve ever visited ! Friendly atmosphere and your waiters are super friendly and very welcoming!!! SPECIAL THANKS TO..."
Mona Katerina Lisa
"I booked the greenhouse room for a private event to propose to my partner at the grange and am very pleased to say that we had an amazing experience..."
Rahul Thakur
"Hands down our all time favourite restaurant! It's our go to and recommend to anyone wanting delicious food and beverages at reasonable prices and..."
Rona Wilson
"The Private Dining room was perfect for our celebration. The food & service was excellent. They were so helpful, accomodating and nothing was too..."
Vicky O'Connor
"My friend booked a private room and it was perfect. The service was also amazing (not sure of his name but he was a charismatic man in a stripy..."
Amy-Lee Wickliffe
"One of the best meals I have ever had.. Amazing staff making the night..."
Steve Helg
"Great accomdatong of allergies. Nice food. Definitely knew how to cook a..."
Rachel Turner
"Good ambience, standard service, alright food. I would have given them a 4.5 star, if I had the option :-) One thing to note - I was having lunch..."
Sandy Smart
"Great place for a get together. Went here for a job function and the staff were always there when we needed them. And even when we didn't. They were..."
JandalzNZ
"I met for a business lunch at this great little casual restaurant and bar. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy on a nice day, and would definitely be..."
Bryan Daly
"We didn't have a booking but they were so accommodating. Ramond especially, your service was superb. The food was excellent as well...."
Susan Dyer
Zomer Cafe & Beach Club
86/100 (799 ratings)
Restaurants
Dutch
European
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Tuna
Toasts
Halloumi
Cakes
Pancakes
Pork
Sit down
Café
European
New Zealand
Dutch
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"The service at this cafe was very warm and friendly. It felt as if I was at my favorite aunt’s house ready to sit down and enjoy a meal. The food..."
Maurice
"I go there sometimes. This place is so good to chill out. Also, very nice food service! Good location and friendly staff! One of my favorite..."
Luna Bella
"Good coffee, friendly staff and a lovely place to hang out with friends. Other than coffee, I really recommend you trying them one of their teas!..."
Winkie Lee
"Excellent food, especially the eggs on toast and rustic potatoes. They do a savory muffin that everyone says is the best they've ever had. Warm and..."
L
"lovely cafe in the heart of Takapuna. The food is so yum and great coffee which is a plus. The pulled pork Taco is delish. Great service as..."
Jessica Hilliar - Fromjess2you
"Had the most amazing chocolate cake, and its Vegan! Beautiful presentation and lovely atmosphere..."
Zoe V
"I had the creamy mushroom brekkie which was Great and came in a bowl of pastry which was light. It was quite a lot of pastry which I didn't finish...."
James P
"Impressed with service and food. Great coffee and modern atmosphere. Will be coming..."
Rudy Sage
"Wonderful food and service! Had the Zomer breakfast awesome poached eggs just right and great crispy bacon and followed by the blueberry cheesecake!..."
Ben Marino
"Nice place just on the beach. Good food and very nice..."
farha ramzan
"Went here with my wife on a Saturday morning to get some breakfast. We booked through First Table, and were greeted by smiling faces when we arrived..."
Wade Marsch
"I am so glad to have discovered this gem of a cafe. Food was absolutely delicious. I had the pulled pork tacos and boy were they mouthwatering good...."
Food enthusiast
"Nice spot on Takapuna beach. Friendly staff and full menu plus cabinet food. Serves awesome Chiasso..."
Dave Gordon (daveoCat)
"Nice choice if you love yellow color..."
Marvis Meng
"Oh my word these guys just got in what can only be described as the best carrot cake in the world! AND it’s gluten free. So now not only the best..."
Emma Bingham
"This place was EXCELLENT! It was just a run of the mill looking place on the outside but the food and service was TOP NOTCH! If there were 6 stars,..."
Wally Tribble
French Rendez-vous
84/100 (791 ratings)
Restaurants
European
French
French
Gluten Free Options
Diner
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Duck
Crepes
Galettes
le chef
Beef
Sit down
European
French
Takeout
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Street Parking
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Not so busy on a Thursday afternoon. Didn’t come here food because we already had lunch, but had dessert and coffee.Prunes Far was..."
Jonathan Chau
"Three old friends met for lunch on a mid week Winters day. Parking virtually outside door. Cafe was warm to walk into with both ambience & service...."
Kathy
"Can on a Sunday lunch and had the boeuf bourguignon which was very good. Nice rich broth with juicy beef. Also went back for the truffle set menu..."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"A small french place beside lake pupuke. Very nice place to relax on a sunny day. Nice food, lots of choices. Reasonable priced. If you are looking..."
Becky Kuang
"A great place that too many people forget about... It's located by a beautiful lake, only few minutes from Takapuna center, in a beautiful and..."
Laurence Pastor-Pasi
"What isn't there to love about this cafe?The location; it is on Lake Pupuke; great for kids to wander around the grass, look at the swans &..."
Rachel Huband
"Great view of the lake and very nice cabinet food. There was some live piano music when I went, which made for a pleasant atmosphere, especially as I..."
Renato Shimose
"Even on a drizzly, overcast day this was a picturesque spot for a weekday lunch with the parents. There's loads of free parking in The Pumphouse..."
Squiddy
"This place is well hidden in a beautiful spot by the pump house theatre. So we had to really look for it after parking the car. We reached there..."
Kishore Mitra
"food quality is amazing, ordered the celtic croque, they gave about 5 slices of smoked salmon (not just the 1-2 slices like in most cafes,) and a..."
Imperius Malekith
"Went here for our wedding anniversary on a Tuesday night. we had an amazing meal, excellent quality and i have no idea why some reviews on here say..."
Andrew Lamb
"Amazing service great food and clean cafe. Heard great things about this place so popped in with two friends for coffee and a bite to eat from the..."
Helen Gyde
"Great location, especially on a sunny day, and very good service, no waiting around. The food presentation was excellent, flavors what we expected,..."
Rex Ellacott
"Delicious crepes and great service. The iced coffee is not too sweet. With a beautiful lake for the background, it's a perfect weekend brunch spot...."
Angela Purcell
"A fantastic little cafe on the edge of  Lake Pupuke in Takapuna beside the Pumphouse.  You can drive in and park beside the cafe, and go for a..."
S B
"New Review for French Rendez-vous Cafe, Takapuna This cafe is in a beautiful location over looking the lake. The food was above average, nothing..."
Claire Raoult
"Love the place, their coffee and pastries. I like the coffee served in a big cup :) its a little bit pricey but worth it. The staff are nice and..."
Chay P Rosales
"Our family have been to The French Rendez-vous for several lunches and morning teas.  The food is lovely and fresh.  The prices are reasonable and..."
Kay Rayner
"Went there one week ago with a couple of friends, the food and service was amazing. Best restaurant on the North Shore and such a great spot for..."
Benjamin
"Beautiful location, complete French bistro experience...reminded me so much of France! Great value for money! Beautiful chicken liver entrée and..."
Fara T
"We went to the restaurant on Mother's Day, it was fully booked but we managed to get a table for 6.The setting was lovely, and the food amazing..."
Kate F
"Have been to this restaurant a number of times and has always been great. Today we had their superb Boef Bouginon. We also couldn't resist an..."
Michelle Cubitt
"I come here nearly every Saturday after waka training on the lake. Their service is good, coffee good and the food is hearty....love the setting on..."
Vicki Niethe
"I came the night of 18 to see " Driving Miss Daisy", the restaurant was full but however the service was quick and the food was very good. I took the..."
Laurent Gouyneau
"Called in here for dinner before Rickie Lee Jones concert @ Bruce Mason. Lovely setting looking out across lake Pupuke, menu is basic consisting of..."
Jackie
"Came here last month, it was boss's shout for my birthday. It was a windy & cloudy day so although the lake view out front and the little..."
Lt
"Have been here quite a few times this summer and latest visit was 3.2.13. took 6 of my girl friends for breakfast. They all agreed the food was..."
Corinne Andrew
"Good food, good attitude, nice location. What more can you..."
Haruko
"Didn’t know what to expect as I am not a French food expert. I would say the food we had was fantastic and definitely left me a great impression...."
Airini
"The view is great, but needs to choose a sunny day to go. Food tastes Ok, it’s worth a..."
Nianlong Han
"Lovely lovely lovely The food were amazing, desert were yum cozy and warm feeling. Great view and kid’s friendly too. Loved it and would sure go..."
sepideh Delavari
"Lovely location next to the lake. Happy with service and quality of food. Really delicious honey lemon and ginger tea! Ordered prawn fritters. Nicely..."
Dawn Bardsley
"Everything in your plate is homemade: the ice-creams, the sorbets, the sauces, the chutneys, the ravioli, etc. all made from scratch with bare..."
Berenice Boulay
"An absolute hidden gem right by the lake! Friendly staff and chef makes you feel right at home! Food was absolutely on point, very delicious! One of..."
Leon Yang
"Absolutely divine dining! Came here for the first time and the food was absolutely amazing! Staff was super friendly and attentive. Had the duck..."
Bjoern Pauly
"One of the best restaurants in Auckland. Extremely underrated. I dine out a lot and can tell you this restaurant far exceeded our expectations. The..."
Beverly Di Mercurio
"Had a really nice time as a large group. The staff were very helpful with the booking process and serving us on the day. Also, we really appreciate..."
Henry Chang
"I have been there many time, and strong recommendations for food and coffee ☕️. Nice place to relax with friends , good food and quick serve as..."
Tracey Hoang
"We went on a Wednesday for a Truffle 3 course special, the experience was fantastic, the food was delicious and the chef came itself to grate the..."
Joaquin Frutos
"Wonderful welcome, relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff. The food is of high quality, tasty and well presented. All in all a lovely dining..."
Andrew McGuinness
"The French toast is good, but it is missing the..."
Richard Siregar (Ric De Fame)
"Lovely location on the lakeside. Spacious comfortable restaurant with French flair. Great selection of crepes. Fast and friendly service. Our crepes..."
Rex Morgan
"Really nice place to have a meal! The service is fast, so you don't wait for long. The taste of food is good. Not much variety of sweets on the..."
Erik Rodriguez
"Lovely view, nice breeze from lake as we sit outdoor on a sunny afternoon; Not usually a duck fan but really enjoyed the duck gnocchi; Galette was an..."
Trista Tan
"Honestly the best French food I ever had. Everything was fresh and the service was grate our waitresses was so friendly and honestly knew what she..."
Monique Morton
Aubergine
84/100 (2563 ratings)
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"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,..."
Allan Turner
"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..."
Jahmez Wallace
"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..."
Selma Altahan
"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..."
Amber Purvis
"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!..."
Kim Butler
"Had dinner a couple weeks ago, staff were super nice and food was Devine,..."
Dominique Tuck
"Good ambience ,excellent service and food was well presented value for money,very friendly staff,� will come back again for..."
Sohan Joshi
"Delicious food and amazing service, Friendly and helpful staff $35 menu was great..."
Sharon Bachir-Brahmi
"Awesome meal deals . Great food nice wine and lovely staff . Will be..."
Andrew Shone
"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..."
Rosemarie Muller
"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..."
Elise Hansen
"AAA+++ Quality healthy food highly recommend to all great value for..."
Jason Yang
"A group of us senior citizens were looking for somewhere for a lunchtime get together which featured a few choices and was within our..."
Peter Saunders
"Sehr sehr leckeres Fleisch. Super freundlicher Service. 5..."
Doreen Heuer
"Lovely meals, huge serving sizes and brilliant value. Staff are really lovely and attentive. Will be..."
Amy Watts
"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..."
Sophie Wang
"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..."
Tanya Anderson
"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..."
Carter Lawson
"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..."
Andre Milham
"Had a lovely lunch on Monday afternoon, the filo was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely be coming back..."
Korbyn Lyndell
"Had dinner with my family. Menu is perfect, something for everyone. Service was awesome with great food💯 and lovely decor.....Surely..."
Sumit Rawat
"Had an enjoyable lunch experience with great service and delicious food. Highly recommended if you're looking for fine dining lunch at under..."
Erin Reed
"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..."
Feel Food
"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..."
Gerald Green
"We came here with a First Table reservation for three people.We got the Calamari Entree, Arancini di Riso, and a Knafeh dessert to share. I..."
Vivian C
"Good food! great, friendly and accommodating staff!!Chose aubergine for a reward dinner for my team and the set menu was an Awesome group..."
Jamie Craig
"Excellent food, excellent service, excellent prices! Really enjoyed our dinner at Aubergine. My 3-course dinner for $39 was superb. Our server was..."
Lala
"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..."
Foodie
"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..."
Brian Foose
"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..."
Ang Sarap
"Why I didn’t take photos I don’t know. Sorry everyone.We went for a work lunch and not only did every single person enjoy their meal,..."
TKL
"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..."
Vida
"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..."
JKG
"The new renovated look at Aubergine is amazing! It looks so much more welcoming and not to mention has great lighting for photos now! The lunch..."
Louise
"Dined at Aubergine restaurant following their building make-over upgrade. We had the three course dinner and found the service and the food..."
John V Proffitt
"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..."
Hassan Qaiser
"Invited for dinner with friends and they simply rave about Aubergine.Very cold night in Takapuna so was excited when we finally got seated..."
Warren
"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..."
Ģirts Betmanis
"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..."
Miss HVC
"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..."
Imperius Malekith
"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...."
Marlanda Mar
"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..."
Monique Bahizi
"◾Great Service◾Consistant food◾Perfect spot for lunchEvery time we had a work lunch this is the spot we go to.The..."
Scott
"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..."
Ronel Kapp
"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..."
Jovs
"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...."
Tan.ned
"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..."
Shayleen Narayan
"Came to this place for Valentines Day. Totally worth the price, even gave a tip! Amazing food, great atmosphere, friendly and attentive customer..."
Debbie Gibson
"Last night was the farewell dinner for a good friend and we got invited, wife and two boys. The place was packed and we were expecting a so..."
Eric Mendez
"Good service and good quality food with big portion sizes. A reasonably priced menu with plenty of selections to choose from. Enjoy a casual..."
Nick The Greek
"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..."
Angela King
"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..."
Greg Brown
"Had meal on Tuesday night here, good food and nice fish .. Staff are very friendly and price also very reasonable thanks guys.....will come..."
Grahamn545
"garlic bread needs vast improvement, main course was better just insufficient amount and lastly the coffee severed was hot yet the service poor as..."
Garry Stewart
"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..."
Lily
"Everything is ok expect food takes ages to reach the table. A big improvement needed in timing of delivery!!! Customer service and food tasted..."
V'nal Kumar
"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..."
Shalini Yadav
"Always reliable, good tasty food and not pretentious. Popular with the older set.Best in summer at the outdoor tables.Had lunch..."
Kiwi888
"Absolutely enjoyed lunch at Aubrrgine. My first time to this lovely restaurant. The staff are warm, friendly and very efficient on a busy..."
Kim M
"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..."
Tonez
"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..."
Ridad
"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..."
Ann Williams
"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..."
The Anti-Man
"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..."
Lmrliu74
"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,..."
Sam Papworth
"Went for dinner with the bfLovely staff, I think the lady whose always there is the manager /owner but she us lovely ! Sometimes it was a bit..."
Thegreeats
"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..."
Ros Benton
"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..."
Foodie Nom Noms
"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..."
Joanne Chiang
"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..."
Bill Smale
"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...."
Vixmeister
"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..."
Sheena
"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..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"I've been going to this restaurant occasionally for about a decade now. Great food, friendly staff (including friendly management/owner!) And..."
Imogen Trupinic
"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..."
Veganista
"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..."
Rachel Cullen
"I love Aubergine its quality food at reasonable prices. The restaurent is usually packed and the service is exceptional. I Ordered the braised lamb..."
Ru Nyan
"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..."
Ayden Barnett
"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..."
Corina Elama
"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..."
Tania
"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..."
Maddie
"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..."
Kat M
"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!..."
Miss Terry Foodie
"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...."
Sophie Rivas Donald
"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..."
Frazer Noble
"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..."
Kershia
"Had a great family dinner here, meals were all delicious (great fresh tuna steaks - recommend the seafood dishes) and the staff showed superb..."
Matt L
"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..."
Davo & Sarah
"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..."
Davo Stockton
"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...."
Sylvielle
"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..."
Desiree Norman
"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..."
Jane 'n Dave Harkin
"Aubergine has delicious food, excellent and fast customer service, and sensible prices. A must try dish is the chicken siciliana - it's..."
Tariq Rahman
"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..."
Stephanie J
"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..."
Lochbuie
"Aubergine is one of my favourite restaurants over the shore. Amazing food considering you can get an entree main and dessert for 35 dollars...."
Hannah Short
"Love this place, food is always awesome, staff are lovely, atmosphere is great:)..."
Rebecca Gray
"Aubergine Restaurant has never let me down! Their food,service and ambience is always superb. Especially, their great deal where youcan get a three..."
Dany Malik
"Simply a great place to eat.If you want real food, cooked by real people. little snoot, fantastic smiles. EAT..."
Brendan Ginnever
"Really can't go wrong eating here. It's great ! Three courses for $35 and it's really nice.Also we like the fact that it's warm, has soft..."
David Swann
"Thank you for a relaxing and enjoyable evening.We wanted to go directly to management but alas no.We had a table booked for 6 under Naydene..."
Naydene Alexander
"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..."
Peter Thompson
"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..."
Jin Gao
"I hadn't been to Aubergines for a number of years.This is a restaurant that understands its customers completely.A well balanced menu and a..."
I LoveDiningOut
"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..."
Bren T
"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..."
Kelvin Hilton
"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..."
Amanda Pain
"Excellent Food - generous portions and delicious!!! Great atmosphere!! Friendly and helpful staff!!! Great value on special lunch and dinner..."
Anna-Maree
"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..."
Samantha Spence
"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..."
Irene Hemmingsen
"I regularly eat at Aubergine in Takapuna and find it a good place to eat.I particularly enjoy the Chicken Filo and the Chicken salad is also..."
Simona Simons
"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..."
Peter McMillan
"I have often enjoyed meals here. They do an amazing steak and tastey veges and deserts! A+++ would trade..."
Neka
"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..."
Dan Meadows
"Excellent food & friendly serviceHave used Aubergine many times & like to go back because of consistently high standard.The head chef seems..."
Allan Wendelborn
"Flavory food with great value for money. Will highly recommend it for those who love Euorpean and Meditrrenian food. A..."
Ammar Raffo
"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..."
Joey Burjony
"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..."
Dog Eats World
"My favourite restaurant in the shore. Been going there every month or two for over 5 years. Excellent service and fantastic food everytime. Highly..."
Khalid Ghanima
"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..."
Megan Fitzsimmons
"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..."
James
"Just had a yummy meal at Aubergine and will be going there again. Good service as..."
Joanne Isia
"Food was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and service was great. Would 100%..."
Wannito tv Thai-kiwi
"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..."
Yas_M
"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..."
nilofer sumra
"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..."
MJ Wads
"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..."
Arwa Osman
"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..."
Ethan Johnson
"Wonderful and vibrant atmosphere, fantastic service, lovely staff and absolutely delicious food. The steaks were cooked to..."
Sally Mansoor
"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..."
Jo Cull
"Had a nice dinner here and the service is really good and the excellent service. Thanks for making my dinner experience..."
Yusoff Kamal
"Food was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and service was great. Would 100%..."
Reilly Ross
Dantes Pizzeria
83/100 (1933 ratings)
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"I liked that pasta & chips. Cheap..."
Alice
"Yes, it was reasonably priced for lunch! Highly..."
Foodfaker
"aawww so good! Craving for Margherita I dashed down to Dantes. Pizza. It was so good that I finished the whole plate to myself. Not good for me but..."
Fuata
"Dante’s pizza offers a great italian food. The place is amazing though sometimes it gets hard find a seat. The staff and friendly but it takes time..."
Pam Gaddi
"Delicious food and great service! 5 star dining experience..."
Leah Pereira
"Definitely a great place to go to. Amazing food n beautiful dessert.Definitely recommend.Friendly service too. Will definitely..."
Yusoff Kamal
"Every thing was good. food is great. Especially their tomato sauce is fantastic. These are make all their food tasty. Pizza is kinda food of really..."
Tearoa Brendon
"The staff member is extremely friendly and and easy to talk to. She really lightens the mood of people.Food wise, it was served quick and..."
Asianfoodie
"Night of comfort italian food @dantes_pizzeria my favourite italian place in north shore 🥰🤤🍕We ordered the ricotta pappardelle ($29),..."
Guilty_eatsnz
"Their pizza is exactly like pizza in Italy! 4 pizzas all came out at the same time and was delicious. Made me miss my travels. Owner is super..."
Dannielle Andrews
"Really good pizza, good service the front of house really knows the food really well. Even helps you to pronounce italian dishes properly lol. The..."
Noel
"My favourite restaurant in Auckland! Have been three times in two weeks. Love the staff, love the food. Great wee spot. Food comes out fast too, and..."
Jamie Penno
"After a terrible experience at Al Forno with their customer service, we made our way around the corner to this JEM. We were greeted with true Italian..."
Omar Razouki
"We stumbled across this amazing little gem after a bad experience at La Forno. The food was amazing and very authentic tasting! Service was a 10/10..."
Jessi Clancey-Peetz
"Dantes has the best pizza! Have been here over 10 times probably and its so good every-time! This particular one in Takapuna is a little small but..."
Karina
"Best pizza we've had in Auckland. Service was very fast as the pizza only took 3 minutes to be made on a busy day. Staff were friendly as well. Will..."
Sonya Prabha
"Dante's Pizza is so damn good! Been here so many times and never been disappointed with the food or service. My go to pizza is the Con Prosciutto..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"I love risotto.. I tried Dante’s risottos and they were ok but would be better if they were creamy.. very friendly service though. Heard their..."
Ubaba
"Awesome pizza and pasta! Really tasty and didn't take to long either. Friendly staff and great service. Would recommend if your in the takapuna area..."
Zachary Smith
"Awesome food and the service is super friendly as well. The setting is also really nice with the lights. The pizzas are definitely some of the best..."
Zain Bhally
"Dante’s in Takapuna is a lovely, personalised experience. Love hearing about the heritage of the wines and which is best suited to the meals...."
Lou-Ellen Bestwick
"The food here is great! Highly recommend getting a pasta and a pizza to share! There’s such a large variety to choose from too!The..."
Louise
"Fresh Food , good service, good price. They keep the food materials' natural taste. Really appreciate. So happy to find a good place to enjoy the..."
LH
"SUBS ARE FLAWLESS. The best atmosphere, the nicest people. It has that feeling of family. Both times I have ordered the salmon sub with avocado and..."
Kaitlyn Tyler
"If you want authentic, Italian cuisine - you need to visit Dante's Pizzeria in Takapuna.Dante's are passionate and masterful about their..."
Ria Van Dyke
"Awesome ambience and hospitality..the guy actually helped us select the order from the menu. Sourdough was delicious..the sweet sour mocktails were..."
Swati Loomba
"This place is absolutely beautiful :) had some great bolognese and their tiramisu is amazing :)Will definitely be back sometime in the future to..."
Saish Dharvotkar
"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service Decent Italian Restaurant.$34 for a pizza, expected..."
곰정안
"Woah! This place has one of the best pizzas I've ever tasted! I was even more pleasantly surprised when the chefs were just casually making pasta..."
Tan.ned
"Had an amazing lunch at Dante’s in Takapuna. I went for the traditional spaghetti which was beautifully presented and well made. The pasta was..."
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"Pizzas crust is Smokey and perfect. Pastas small serving but yummy. Biggest down fall is high price but worth it for a nice night out very welcoming..."
Riley
"Authentic Italian pizzas. Love the stone grilled pizzas and the soft base. Little on the pricey side but it’s worth it. The risotto we had was..."
Jonathan Bangera
"Amazing service and really good vibes! Waiters were so awesome. Food came out fast and was delicious. Got the tomato fettuccine. Will definitely be..."
Theresa Fanene
"This place is so amazing. I went in with my friend and there was a guy and a lovely lady that looked after our table and can I say I have never ever..."
Jwan Liddell
"Great choice of italian dishes including faves such as spaghetti bol, plenty of gorgeous pasta dishes, and gluten free pizzas.  Service is good and..."
Raspberry Beret
"This place is so underrated! Came here tonight and experienced amazing customer service and absolutely delicious food, they even let us into the..."
Jess
"Very nice service extremely pleasant. We had a pizza, pasta and garlic bread all the food was amazing bar the garlic bread which was very dry..."
Baxter Hoareau-mahutonga
"New favourite local pizza joint. Such fresh, high quality ingredients. Awesome service. Ordered the Contadina and will be back to try the other..."
Christine Yeh
"Just amazing. We came to try the fresh pastas recommended by our friends who are regulars @ Dante's Takapuna. We were four and ordered pappardelle..."
Fukijama
"I used to go often to Dantes Ponsonby and I like their pizza, the only problem was the space, too small and hard to accommodate more than 2 people...."
Will Scalioni
"You can taste all the amazing ingredients and end up realising this is a pizza made with love and care. The environment is great, simple and..."
Damáris Granha
"I have a lot of good things to write about so il summarise it. The owner or manager who aproached me was friendly, warm and welcoming. He treats you..."
Ursdjrc
"Seriously the second best authentic pizza in Auckland! We do prefer the pizzas from Dante's in Ponsonby (they are THE best authentic pizza in..."
Kelly Manning
"Really enjoyable experience. It has been a while since I have eaten an authentic pizza. I ordered the con prosciutto. The base was nice and thin with..."
Priscilla Khang
"Service within the hospitality industry in New Zealand is definitely lacking in some establishments. However every once in awhile you come across a..."
Medium_Rare
"My husband and I had a great night at Dante's Pizzeria. We were welcomed by Byron who greeted us warmly and gave us the best seats in the house..."
Lesley Duncan
"Much more seating than their ponsonby brunch! :)We ordered the margarita DOC and it was truly authenticThe buffalo mozzarella was divine..."
Thegreeats
"Great quality pizza as usual with Dantes, these guys know their stuff! I already wrote a review for the Ponsonby branch and my opinion is the same..."
Brainless Foodie
"Me and the family went there during the long weekend and had a great experience! The ambience was nice with the lights and Italian music and the..."
Rochelle Holland
"We had an amazing experience at Dante's. The pizzas are made with a lot of love and authentic Italian passion. The chef took time to teach us about..."
Allie Smith
"Imported ingredients on an authentic italian firecooked pizza ready in 90 seconds. Was thoroughly suprised and would most definitely come again...."
Johnson Lo
"The pizzas were alright the base was a bit dry and tasted just like naan bread. The portion size was not too bad but the prices were not worth what..."
Rose
"We had a nice dinner here earlier in April and ordered the Contadina, Cannelloni and Tiramisu. As others may have mentioned, the pizzas are rather..."
Kin Lam
"I had only tried the small pizza. The dough is definitely different from the one you get from Pizza Hut or Domino's. This is the real deal! The..."
Lmrliu74
"Just tried their Carne, definitely a right choice for those meat lover. The pork and fennel sausage is a very tasty. Order a large pizza, one mojito..."
Tony Wang
"Great little place with awesome pizza. Traditional pizza with authentic ingredients, no ham and pineapple here.Great explanation provided..."
Grant McAneaney
"The length to which the joint goes to in making each product fresh and authentic is quite impressive, given that they aren't a full-on restaurant. I..."
Gentlepig
"I tried the vegetarian conpizza in a recent visit to Dante's, which is a cone shaped dough filled with quality ingredients - mine was packed with..."
Andi Jandal
"Found Dantes Pizzeria purely by accident on casual date night. It was Friday near the end of the year so just wanted somewhere casual and quiet. Down..."
Ben Paris
"Dantes offers an incredibly refreshing alternative to other pizza outlets I've been to before. I've always liked their light base and minimalist (..."
Lucy Eats
"Was very excited to be able to try Dantes' new lunch menu as part of the always amazing Zomato foodie meetups. The service was very cordial and the..."
Annie Ren
"Had the privilege of trying their new lunch menu on Sunday, the conpizza.You may be wondering what that is. It's basically like a calzone..."
Jemimah
"We came here a Zomato meetup this avo. It was a beautiful day so naturally a perfect day to taste their new menu. We were met by the owner who told..."
Josh Law
"I went here for a zomato meetup to try their new lunch menu which features a conpizza and pizzeta. I've never been here and my first impression was..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"I was invited to try new lunch menu here with Zomato meetup. The restaurant is in nice little alley in Takapuna. You can see big oven from outside..."
Tanz
"I had the chance to try their new conpizza at the Zomato meet up for lunch today. It's created with the dough they're famous for, which was sealed,..."
Straubrey
"Best Pizza hands down (Toto's is close too!). The staff are so nice and friendly. I ordered a pizza and was late to pick it up as takeaway...."
Marina
"Dantes pizzeria... What can I say other than less is more (unless it's Italian red wine) the pizzas are unlike anything you find in the nz market, it..."
Topaz
"If your looking for authentic ltalian pizza definitely the place to go. Friendly service too. I will be coming back with friends for pizza and a..."
Kali
"Impressive how efficiently they can deliver on an order of wood fired pizza. We opted for a four cheese version and it got delivered promptly. The..."
Auckland Foodie
"Ended up at Dante's Takapuna by chance. Best pizza, matched with best service I've had in Auckland in years. Lovely vibe and wine recommended was..."
Andrew Mitchell
"We had business in Takapuna today, and after a great hour's walk to Milford and back along the coastal walk we had lunch at Dantes pizzeria.  These..."
Lochbuie
"Lucky enough to attend a Zomato foodie meet up. Such simple amazing pizza. You can load yourself up on pizza and not feel bloated . Would recommend..."
Blaine Stevenson
"Dantes was an amazing pizza place with lovely decor and very friendly staff. We sat outside and it was quite cold so the staff turned on the outdoor..."
Tessa
"Dantes is an authentic italian restaurant. The pizza is incredible! Its cooked in a large wood fired pizza oven, visable from all of the tables. The..."
Jemima Cruickshank
"I was lucky enough to be invited to one of the Zomato meetups at Dantes.This place is fantastic, firstly the location is in a cute little..."
Miss Kiki
"I had heard some amazing things about this pizza place, so was excited to try it out to see what the hype was all about. Before (and during) our..."
Helena Chen
"Here I was thinking pizza is pizza? I was wrong. Never knew the amount of passion and effort that can go into a making a simple pizza but shows how..."
Isaiah Poupouare
"Thank you Kevin and your team for introducing me to real pizza! Your stories made the experience personal and your food spoke for itself. Fresh and..."
Natalie Lucas
"Amazing pizza! Got to try the queen margarihta, and the blue cheese and pears pizza - simply sensational. Kevin and the team were awesome at hosting..."
Aia Jawad
"We were taking a stroll in the lovely and beautiful market place of takapuna when hunger pangs led us to this place almost invisible from the road..a..."
Hemant Kaushal
"I dined at Dante's Pizzeria last night. It was my second dinner of the night. It's hard to write a review when dining a semi-full tummy but I did..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Newly opened cute but chilly! Lovely lady welcomed us in even though they were about to close. We got quadrostagioni? Not sure on spelling it was..."
Paris
"Was in takapuna for a quick bite to eat and ended up having one of the best pizzas I've tasted in a long time. If you are searching for truly..."
Shannen Lim
"Big hype about this place before we got here. Three of us came for dinner.Good:Decent pizzas - margarita and carne was fine, enough to..."
FoodiePhysician
"Myself and a friend enjoyed a weekday lunch here after umming and ahhing about where to go in Takapuna.  I was super excited to learn that..."
Lozalock
"This review below by Sarah Jane must have been in a different restaurant to the one i ate in last night..i walked past the night before and got..."
Scotty Ray
"I don't know whether Dante's make the best pizza in New Zealand but they are pretty damn good. Authentic base and toppings and random service which..."
Austin
"Walked pass Dante’s on a Thursday night and was attracted by the menu and the friendly owner standing outside greeting. They have a proper..."
A K
"My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and suffice to say, it did not disappoint. The service was polite, speedy, friendly and unequivocally..."
Eliza Yardley
"Delicious pizza, wood-fired and always makes me want to return. When I think of pizza this is what it’s all about...."
Adrian Collins
"When I found a Laneway in Auckland with heat lamps and alfresco dining (instead of wheelie bins) I jumped for joy. Dantes is one of a number of..."
Scott San Quentin
"Dante's is delicious! Went there for the first time and ordered two pizzas. Both came out very quickly and were so tasty! Don't normally like pizza..."
Victoria L
"Service is mint and the food is amazing. Cost of the meal was a tad on the high side, but the experience is worth it. The menu is standard with..."
Ngahuia-Wananga Amopiu
"The truffle pizza is delicious af. I'm going to dream about it. And now I'm going to have to drive all the way from Greenlane to satisfy my cravings...."
Ashleigh Burton
"Great morning out and late brunch at Dante's Pizzeria. Lovely flavors and atmosphere with seating in the sheltered alley. Quick and helpful staff...."
Michelle Watson
"Beautiful little Italian pizzeria, the best in Takapuna! Friendly..."
Joaquin Frutos
"Great authentic Italian pizzeria, eat in because that’s THE best way to have your pizza! Have a negroni, maybe two, eat the pizza, order another..."
Vicki Easton
"Absolutely amazing pizza! Best in nz! The chef's are very friendly and the foh staff are super nice! A real family atmosphere with them all singing..."
Finn Walker
"Since our last visit, they added more staff to the kitchen and service. Although I never mind having to wait as I like the atmosphere. Many new..."
Johannes Berweiler
"Definitely rate this place they stayed open when they didn’t have to and prepared a table for us great friendly service and great food went home..."
Eliana Elizabeth Domínguez
Regatta Bar + Eatery
82/100 (3078 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
European
Bar
European
New Zealand
Seafood
New Zealand
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Parfait
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Prawns
Salad
Surf And Turf
Scallops
Duck
Juice & Smoothies
Oyster
Fish & chips
Schnitzel
Calamari
Ceviche
Risotto
Cakes
Mussels
Burger
Tuna
Juice & Smoothies
Lamb
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Sit down
Bar
European
Seafood
New Zealand
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Booked in via first table - great service and food! We ordered the squid, cheeseburger, and braised lamb..."
Kim
"This place is officially a new favourite of mine, I’m not sure how it has only a 3.7 rating. The steak, though overcooked was delicious and the..."
Ramija
"Service = 5/5; Taste = 5/5; Value for money = 3/5; Menu options = 3.5/5; Vibe = 5/5; Hubby rating = 3/5Regatta Bar & Eatery is a beautiful and..."
Honest Foodie
"A bit on the pricey side but great views of Rangitoto. Excellent food overall. Recommend the seafood chowder entree. The Beef Red curry was let down..."
Bai.Yuanshan.90
"We had a company Christmas party dinner here on the 10th night, very beautiful place, the staff service was good and I felt very comfortable! Will..."
Kristen
"Absolutely amazing service and food great friendly..."
Lizzy Goodwin
"Regatta never disappoints! Attentive staff, so welcoming and friendly, great menu, lots of options, the food is incredible and such a beautiful..."
Jade
"One of my faves on the shore. This restaurant is great for catching up with friends. Summer is the perfect time to visit. It’s sunny, open fresh..."
Chan Can Eat
"Nice seafood platter. The oyster is really nice, better than my last visit. Chill afternoon with this! The staff were friendly as well. The only off..."
Jessica
"Came here with a group of people. Such a beautiful location with lots of natural light streaming in to the restaurant for added ambience. Prices for..."
Paige Leota
"We came as a group for a birthday dinner. We got some House Made Bread to share and I ordered the Beef Cheek as my main.The seaweed butter..."
Vivian C
"Had a very nice time, with my mum. The food was delicious, beautiful flavours. Amazing setup and overall aesthetic. And the staff was very friendly..."
Natalie.r.a.good
"Very good all round. Excellent service, delicious food and a really great atmosphere for a nice relaxing evening. Went here with a couple of friends..."
Lewola16
"Came here for a couple of times. Good location. Nice dinning decorations. Services were good. Best steak...."
Becky Kuang
"Regatta accommodated to our group on a Tuesday without a reservation and they were happy to serve us, our table kept getting bigger and the staff..."
Jenny Da
"The thing I appreciate the most is that Regatta does not take for granted that it is a good restaurant only because it has a wonderful location. The..."
Michel Angelo
"Now that I work in Takapuna I got the chance to try out Regatta along Takapuna Beach. The food was delightful and atmosphere was bright, fun and..."
Food2belly
"My favorite restaurant in takapuna. pretty drinks with the best vies of beach makes me feel free and relax. All the dishes were delicious, staffs..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Great location and love the atmosphere of this place~ The food was not bad either. We had a seafood platter and 2 salads to share between 5 girls...."
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"Bloody good spot by the beach. Ordered a few oysters which were excellent, and came very quickly. Duck liver parfait was a little bland but cocktails..."
Bayley
"Messed up our entrees but when they came out, I had no complaints about the taste! The liver parfait and the squid were seasoned really well. Highly..."
Tan.ned
"This place has the best outdoor seating for when it’s sunny! The food is awesome. I would recommend the seafood chowder, pan fried market fish and..."
Anna K
"great service, friendly staff and amazing cocktails.. best place to enjoy drinks and food with spectacular view specially on a sunny day.. MUST..."
Sukhpreet Kaur
"Excellent place, when out in Takapuna definitely check it out. The service was excellent we were in a large group so all things considered they were..."
Peneueta Willis
"Went there in the evening on a Tuesday. Was relatively empty. Which we embraced. Had a few beers and shared the Sandbar. (Fish platter). Cooked..."
Andy Stephens
"We had drinks and nibbles as a group and we enjoyed the dining experience. Excellent service and the staff are friendly. The mango colada was..."
888bing888
"had a really good time this afternoon at this place. must visit. the peach mocktail was just too good with dessert !! Highly recommend to anyone :) ..."
Christina Williamson
"My friend and I had a beautiful birthday lunch here yesterday. The food was amazing and the cocktails delicious especially the chilli and ginger one..."
Jennymcisaac
"I met some friends here on Saturday night and we had a lovely bottle (or two) of Pinot Gris before being seated for dinner. The staff were lovely;..."
Saskia Halleen
"We enjoyed our family dinner at this Takapuna seafood restaurant during the summer holidays. Service was friendly and the venue is surprisingly..."
Raymond Tiong
"It's a lovely day to be sitting here today. A bottle of sparkling wine with Monohull platter plus a half cray tail; feeling refresh with a friendly..."
CocoOnFire
"Haven't been to Regatta for a while, having convinced my partner, Kristin, to move from Devonport to Titirangi.  Some things have changed but most..."
Richard McCabe
"Dined here for our birthday dinner, not a great impression at the start, we were told to take a seat and the menus would follow, we told the staff..."
Cilla
"Relaxed environment, attentive and friendly staff. Can't comment much on food other than their Chunky Fries were great (9/10), worth having..."
Tastebud Tingles
"Food is fantastic and menu is well rounded.  Lots to choose from and all worth trying. The beautiful views and service is just a bonus to add to the..."
Evie Jones
"Regatta has a very nice interior design. It is very clean and tidy. The staff very amazing and very friendly. I had the lamb rump and..."
Aaron Gong
"Came here yesterday with my girlfriends and we had wonderful and fun night. We didn't make a booking but were seated very quickly when we pop in..."
BAbyWin
"My favorite place to have drinks with friends in a sunny weekend. The location and the view is great. Mocktails and cocktails are super colorful and..."
Bella Luv Food
"We've been for 2 of he wine makers dinners now as well as for Valentine's Day. On each of these very busy times the food and service has been..."
Danielle Dunn
"Great location, great food but service is very poor and understaffed which makes the whole experience tense. We continually had to watch out for the..."
MariaPia
"Over rated place .. nice .. but very unfriendly staff..and not such a tasty kitchen. You can meet and see nice and fancy people there. Have a..."
Helena Roza
"great food there and no surcharge in holiday time. we had woodfired tuna and scotch steak there. Both are great. The seafood platter is so fresh and..."
Carina Chang
"Enjoyed sitting under somewhere sunny and facing the beach.staffs are friendly and thoughtful.love their Rump and pasta!Will definitely recommend..."
Yulia Liu
"Beautiful ambience and restaurant layout. Felt like I was in the perfect regatta themed eatery! Beautiful decor and good seating layouts! I got the..."
Chuchueats
"Have been here several times and love it so much!! The setting and ambiance is very relaxed and this goes very well with the coastal menu and beach..."
Titeuf
"Amazing service from the waiter who served us. We ordered some drinks and the "Sea" Platter. The salmon was to die for!!! So much texture in one..."
Jazmin Lee
"Came here on Tuesday night and had the perfect evening. Unfortunately it didn't start off so well it felt like we were forgotten about after we were..."
Noosheen Nezhad
"Great location, comfortable atmosphere and delicious food. Layout: I love open plan kitchens and adds alot to the vibe. It's a great place..."
Leandi
"Went there for quick lunch today. Friendly staff and awesome food! Great view of the beach! We had the wagyu beef burger and the woodfire Scotch..."
MrsSelwyn
"It's my first time at Regatta & we had a bit of trouble finding the exact location.  We started with both natural & battered oysters from Clevedon...."
STRADS
"Absolutely love this restaurant. The manager let us sit on the other side of the restaurant away from everyone else which was nice, he was super..."
Maddie
"Location is fantastic. Overlooking Takapuna beach and perfect cone Rangito island.We visit regatta bar frequently once a week ! Food is..."
Tiger Leysa
"We went here for a nice meal out in the evening.  This place is bustling, and if you are coming here in a group, its a good idea to book.  The Surf..."
S B
"Irmarie is super cute, food is pretty good as well.  Been there four times since it opened, never had a bad meal. As an added bonus my father..."
Stuart Bradley
"Beautiful venue with views out to water and Rangi.  All the staff were fantastic.  Food was amazing.  Kids were well looked after.  Faultless..."
Abigail Jones
"Fantastic service Yatin was outstanding. Made us laugh he had great personality but more importantly his service was fast and effective. Great..."
Max Whitehead
"Food is expensive for the quality and quantity It's also very very hot inside the restaurant Staff are very pleasant Food is slow to..."
Richard J
"My daughter & I have been here a few times and the food, service and atmosphere never disappoints! Today my cheeky little monkey spilt my almost full..."
Misti Carroll Landtroop
"Staff was friendly and quick in service. We went there for some drinks only (1 month ago). The atmosphere is bit cold so was the room temperature...."
Thomas
"Great staff and service. Had a largish group of us and everyone enjoyed the evening. Would recommend this place. Atmosphere was excellent. Would eat..."
Tony Smith
"great place for catch-ups. Love the atmosphere and service is consistently good. No complaints about the drinks. Food (dinner)- average and somewhat..."
P L
"It was great dining here, love the food and the view :) the oysters is definitely something to try. I had the steak and my friends had the fresh..."
Lovely Maralit
"Firstly, the location is spectacular and the Waiting staff are very attentive. I had the steak, which was cooked to perfection. The potato gratin..."
Christine
"One of the best locations I. Takapuna, with good food and remarkable service.Regatta has a good menu, with several options for different..."
Diogo Reck
"It has been a very long time since a restaurant has impressed me to the fullest.From entry you feel free and can breathe effortlessly with..."
Tony Ma
"Good view from here, directly to the beach. Takapuna is always my fave place in sunny day. The food was good. I especially love the sea platter,..."
Anastasia Kadir
"When we walked in, we did not expect the menu to be focused so much on meats + seafood, our fault for not checking!So we just ordered the..."
Thegreeats
"Whenever I go to Takapuna I always suggest this restaurant for I like this place's open-free-flow spacious layout overlooking the beach.  The dish..."
Wendy Mitchell
"Excellent, great food and awesome service, perhaps best service I have experienced in NZ. The food is value for money and the staff is happy..."
Inge
"Amazing location but the food needs some improvements.. We've been to Regatta three times, once for brunch, lunch & afternoon drinks. The best..."
Semanie Cato
"As soon as we entered the restaurant on a Sunday's evening, we were allocated to our seat but when we requested for the seat that we wanted, the..."
Ameri Lim
"Great spot in front of takapuna beach and the corner of two other eateries . We sat outside the deck area and had the beef burger and aubergine salad..."
Richie Chewy
"Great ambience, nice views from the deck, awesome customer service. The food was really tasty, drinks were really good too! Totally recommend the..."
Sherry
"Wehad a fantastic experience with the Regatta Team.  Attentive, but notoverbearing.  The food was superb, and we ended up having a very..."
Peter Adams
"I love regatta because of the location and the restaurant atmosphere; it's really pumping in there and has a beautiful view of Takapuna beach. It is..."
Caroline Barrett
"Smashing new restaurant in a great location - perfect place to have lunch on a sunny day.  Took visiting friends from the UK here on Fri 27th Nov..."
Gillian Kenyon
"This was our second visit to Regatta and the food and atmosphere was just as great as the first time ... but what I really noticed was the..."
Marion
"I Love This place. I went there one sunny Sunday afternoon and was amazing. You can sit in the deck outside looking the beach, is really cool. The..."
Mariajosemvw
"We went to this place on Saturday night. There was plenty of car parking available so it was pretty easy to get our space. The place is quite new..."
Eduardo Dias
"Last saturday i went here and had Fish and chips and tap bear, cappucino. Firstly, the manager was so kind and sweet. Second, the view of sea was..."
Lauren
"First time going to this bar and it was awesome. Really friendly staff and the drinks were great! Although it did take a while for the drinks to come..."
Brooke Macdonald
"Sunday brunch with the boys - who were pretty set on something 'with a beer' (I think that, translated, means fish and chips or burgers, or pizza,..."
Bri DiMattina
"LAMB RACKpressed belly / goat’s cheese and black olive bonbon / fennel / salsa verde / confit tomato / almond crunchWell what can I..."
Lar Phillips
"Regatta Bar and Eatery is what Takapuna has been missing.  Fabulous setting with pretty much uninterrupted view of the beach and water.  The..."
Ali Lousley Guild
"I love this place. Great food, great service, great view. The lunch express menu is brilliant value for money, this place will be the best spot in..."
Tony Loughran
"What a cool atmosphere. Loved the fish themed fit out with the open kitchen. Food was good. I was with someone who had been there before and loved it..."
Vanessa Morris
"Love this place. Great for kids and good seafood options. Finally a place in Auckland that incorporates life by the sea. The open kitchen and the..."
Franck Hesse
"Really lovely in summer to sit outside. And nice and warm and cosy inside despite it being such a huge space. Hands down the best flounder I've ever..."
Maia Churichkova
"Beautiful, tasty food and kind, attentive service. The most amazing chocolate fondant I've had in a while! It had collapsed by the time it reached..."
Kelly
"Amazing seafood, great selection. Beautiful view of the beach and very children friendly. The staff are very friendly and accomodating. We ordered a..."
Candii Cao
"Stumbled across this waterfront restaurant for the first time and we will be back! Not only is it right at the waterfront which will be great for..."
Brunchalicious
"Had the Sous vide salmon and it was delicious, great tastes combined together to make up a very satisfying dish. The decor and location are really..."
Estelle.verani
"We were attracted by the fact we have met the General Manager who visited our vineyard to taste our wines when he was selecting the wine list...and..."
Mary Sheila Gwyneth Evans
"my wife and i have been here a number of times. both for lunch and dinner. even during the opening weeks when this place was packed i found the..."
Scotty Ray
"Must admit to a wee bit of trepidation heading to Regatta for the first time as there have been some nasty reviews online. Was however pleasantly..."
Kiwi888
"Wonderful setting and very relaxed and open plan. The food and service was very good and made for an enjoyable experience. This was our second visit..."
Corona4007
"Great location, well selected wine list, service attentive. We shared the flounder, pleased we shared as it was a massive serving! The flavours were..."
Jo Y
"Hard to beat the location over looking Takapuna beach. From the time you walk in the door the service is attentive and quick. I do like bars with..."
David Boshier
"awesome service. Try the oyster shot it's a great mix of flavours. Such a good location! about time they had bar and food on Takapuna..."
Cazza Holland
"Had lunch at Regatta, dined from their bar menu, delicious bouillabaisse with samphire and sea grapes, service was fast and friendly, very attentive..."
Ray Murphy
"Average food, average staff and quite pricey. Great spot though. Ordered a seafood platter, fries, Riesling and ciders. Tried two different Rieslings..."
Petra
"This is a fantastic spot for a drink and a spot of people watching. View out over to water (finally) and Rangitoto is wonderful. We both thought that..."
Judith Cheyne
"Beautiful classy restaurant by the seaside. Friendly and efficient service. The calamari was delicious, well season with a beautiful sauce to..."
Konnie Matenga
"Great food and a friendly team at this bright bar / restaurant that flanks Takapuna Beach and reserve. Lots of nearby parking. Only negative was bar..."
Alan Walker
"Booked this spot for our anniversary dinner - we had our first date here. Stunning spot, stunning food, and lovely service. We were wished for our..."
Nikki
"We dined at Regatta on Saturday night. The place was pretty quiet when we arrived and we counted at least 12 staff on. Wait staff were very attentive..."
Maria Katu
"Had a really delicious meal at ragatta - every bite was full of flavour will definitely come..."
Sara Lopez
"One of the best meals I've ever had. The tuna was unbelievably tasty. It wasn't cheap but well worth the price. Wish I could go every night. The..."
Jacqui Cronje
"We have been served with excellent food and service. Very nice medium rare steak and super tasty Caesar salad. When my kid’s lunch hit the table,..."
Soheil Bakhshi
"Oysters with thier little vinaigrette is on!!! the food in general is delicious and well cooked hats off to the chefs!! its worth every cent i..."
Patricia
"Nice restaurant. The oysters of the day were nice and fatty. Duck confit burger is very rich. Loved the whipped goat cheese and broccoli. Prices..."
Jay Kizer
"Enjoyed Regatta. The antipasto was large- ideal for 4 people and had a nice array of goodies- cold meats, pate, cheeses, pickled veges, fresh..."
Suzanne Simons
"The staff were great, reasonably attentive and friendly. The place is a great location but the table wobbled and the chairs were loud. The sashimi..."
Zachary Norris
"The food was well-crafted. We had a steak and the snapper. Portions were small but filling. Order your coffee extra hot as it can get cold by the..."
Veshanka Chetty
"We had dinner there yesterday. The food was delicious and fresh. Cocktails were amazing and well presented. Very friendly staff and great service...."
qinqin Zhan
"Incredible food, friendly and happy service with a nice view. We’re definitely coming..."
Stafford Hector
Movenpick
81/100 (1550 ratings)
Dessert
European
Swiss
European
Swiss
Ice Cream
Swiss
European
Cheap Eats
"Since it was so hot today, I decided to get a strawberry panna cotta ice cream. Having tried many movenpick ice creams such as crème brûlée,..."
Sharon Louie
"Totally satisfied my sugar craving..."
Jonathan Chau
"Stopped in here a while ago with the family after a nice lunch nearby, and everyone was so happy and loved it. The ambience is quite small but has..."
Yana Petrenko
"Love the ice cream here its always so yum and I love how they make their own waffle cones as they are the best tasting waffle cones ever!!! The ice..."
Karina
"Delicious flavours, highly recommend the Creme brulee, great service but okay pricing. Very near the beach so it's the perfect spot before the..."
Mashed_Potato
"Probably the best spot in Takapuna to grab an ice cream, Movenpick in Taka is a reliable spot. Lovely staff, quick service and delicious ice cream...."
Hansi Dissanayake
"They have great service and great ice-cream, it is good in a hot sunny day. Go there with friends and family all the time. They all ways have really..."
Rudina
"After a bbq buffet, an ice cream dessert sounds pretty good. We got the flavor of the week blueberry cheesecake with berry sauce, nuts, and cream...."
Jason Zhang
"Love the chocolate brownie desert they serve one of my favourites also the ice cream always tastes amazing the place is alway clean and tidy and..."
Aman
"Stopped by after lunch for ice cream. Ordered the nut lovers dream shared platter.There was only one person on (it was midday on a..."
Benedict Uy
"Surprisingly I don't go for their ice cream however I believe it's excellent.Their iced coffee: WOW, now that's worth going for!!! Great coffee..."
Warren
"One of the best ice cream ive tasted here in auckland! Creamy but not so sweet. It satisfy my taste buds and made me crave for more! Will surely love..."
Lovelea Ho Suarez
"I love movenpick ice cream they make the best mint chocolate ice cream that I have ever had! Their desserts are also amazing just a little expensive..."
Daly
"There's no denying that Movenpick make the best ice cream.... I know some people swear by the Belgian stuff, or even some of the craft brands coming..."
Frank
"You can't go wrong with a place like Movenpick. An excellent selection of ice-creams, hot drinks and desserts.A group of us came here for a late..."
Raffi
"Food ordered:Triple Scoop (Mint Choc, Swiss Chocolate, Maple Walnut)Single Scoop (Vanilla Brownie)Bill: $17.40Big..."
A Tale Of Two Tummies
"With an abundance of dessert, froyo and ice cream shops these days it seems like we're spoiled for choice when it comes to dessert! With..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Movenpick brings back the *best summer memories. Every summer, I make my way up from the beach to grab some of Movenpicks delicious ice cream. I..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Yum! Love movenpick ice cream, this place is in a great location for a post-beach treat. They offer a wide variety of flavours, my fav is the creme..."
Tanya Kerr
"Lovely ice cream. You might love the walnut maple ice cream. And the Swiss chocolate ice cream is amazing too. It's quite addictive....so if you are..."
Lily
"Um it was fine here, the guy serving us seemed to have a bit of trouble understanding what we were ordering.The waffle cones were very thin..."
Jesse James .
"Beautiful absolutely splendid ice creams with a variety of flavours to choose from. I like the one in the city near the quay more because of the..."
Vaidyanathan Balasubramanian
"I really like their ice cream especially in summer. Some of their flavors are a little sweet for me, i love their maple walnut in a waffle cone...."
Musings Of A Foodie
"Excellent customer service, the staff are friendly. The ice cream is amazing as always :) highly recommend :)...."
Hassan Qaiser
"Friendly service, allowed to try a few flavours before you get to choose your favourite. Ordered Tiramisu and Mango & cream ice-cream, both of them..."
Yuki K
"A pretty good experience, the service staff are pretty patient and enthusiastic with their jobs. There are many flavours to choose from and the shop..."
Rex Z
"Not bad but quite pricey for even just a kiddie scoop. The worker there was really nice and patient and let us choose 2 flavors for 1..."
Kylie Koh
"This is a nice place. The ice cream is expensive but very good so I think it is worth it. You can try flavors and the man serving me was very polite...."
Adam Yelman
"The girls were super friendly and made us feel welcome! Customer service is great, everyone was so nice and helpful, especially after experiencing..."
B K
"Beautiful ice cream beautiful people. Came here for ice cream and water egg hunting. Thanks for having..."
浩哥-奥克兰
"Yum yum yum , not many space in store but you can find the place in the park, nice ice cream, delicious, kid is really like it. For sure, I will go..."
紐西蘭吃喝玩樂 Vincent in New Zealand
"Quick and polite service. The vanilla brownie ice cream was delicious! Edit - Went to Movenpick Takapuna again this week. They were all out of..."
Adrianna Beck
"Very helpful staff who gave us samples for tasting before buying. Ice cream was high quality and coffee was delicious..."
Faraaz Ali
"Lovely lady staff that attended on us, couple of Fridays ago. Lava cake was well presented and as good as how it looks. The ambience is perfect and..."
Kathrine
"Friendly staff, very nice ice cream. Good..."
Paul Veldhuizen
"Staff members are cheerful and welcoming. We tried a whole bunch of flavours, kids absolutely loved it! And like every one else said, the scoops are..."
Satheesh Kandasami
"Plenty of stars for options, flavor and taste, but one star off for..."
Chris Sobey
"Staff are friendly, everything is clean and ice cream very flavorsome. Delicious date idea to grab an ice cream and walk to the beach and this..."
Sheridan S
"We ordered maple macadamia and cream & mango in a cup. Both very creamy and smooth! As a visitor from Canberra (Australia) felt the icecream was..."
Hans
"Delicious icecream and great service. The girls were friendly and..."
Keith Chow
"Great place to eat some ice cream! Staff waa nice and friendly as well..."
Tabatha O
Little Red Cup
81/100 (391 ratings)
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"Lovely little place with delicious food and a nice atmosphere. We really liked the..."
Jason Bouwman
"Little red cup is a beautiful cafe in Takapuna. It's a very warm, welcoming and cozy place. Food is fresh and fast, coffee is top notch. I enjoyed..."
Hyunji Kim
"Amazing food. Great place if you are looking for Malaysian food🙂. Loved the claypot rise and curry laksa ❤. Reminded me of home. Lovely place if..."
Palak
"Service : 4.5/5Food : 4/5Value : 3.5/5Atmosphere : 4.5/5Wall paintings : 10/5What I really loved about this place was..."
Jonathan Chau
"Friendly restaurant with a dinning area dedicated to groups that dine with small kids. The area filled with two big sacks of lovely toys that my kids..."
Stella Luo
"Found this little gem with Zomato Gold!! Such a great value for the 1+1 food. The clay pot rice is one of the best in Auckland and the satay skewers..."
Ruth Gong
"Have visited this place over a year ago and it was a lovely experience. Came back again this morning with Grabone voucher and they still keeping up..."
Sabrina Mayadayita
"Little gem in Takapuna! We came because it was on Zomato gold and had no issues with it. It looks like a typical cafe but it serves delicious..."
Shantell
"Cool little cafe! Used Zomato gold and there was no problems there! Got a laksa and clay pot rice. Clay pot rice was really yum! Definitely..."
Jesslu2108
"Little cafe at Takapuna. Went there with a friend and ordered thai chicken salad and paleo breakfast. Chef forgot to put cucumbers in the salad and..."
Priyanka Silswal
"Great little cafe in Takapuna. The food and coffee are reasonably priced. Overall score:Ambience 4/5Service 4/5Food..."
Jen Lee ( Zomato Gold Using JENL 8447 For 20% Discount)
"You can get free great food with zomato gold here. I paid only 21 dollars for 2 dishes and one long black. Good staff service and great..."
김성희
"The food is always good and the service is impeccable! We got the big breakfast and it was delicious- had all the elements necessary for a filling..."
Kristina Isabel
"Had the Paleo Breakfast at the Little Red Cup! Everything about it was amazing! The bacon was crispy, the salmon was perfect, the mushrooms were..."
Rebecca Waimanu Scott
"This place was just incredible. I went back for lunch three times total. The food was not just perfectly cooked, it was also carefully designed. The..."
Doris Montoya
"We found this cafe when we were looking a place to have a light brunch. It's a small spot on the main road of Takapuna, I can't believe I've never..."
Hana Olivia
"We decided to visit this place using a groupon voucher the food was good, the only let down was our eggs were over poached,nice neighbourly feel and..."
Pita Polima
"I’ve been here twice and both times have been good experiences over all. The girl who works on the till is very good at knowing exactly what’s..."
Destiny Mackay
"Came here this morning and had a very pleasant experience. The staffs were friendly, and the ambience was nice and quiet. The cafe wasn't too busy,..."
Sabrina Chae
"They have good coffee and amazing food!! Staff are friendly and cafe has a cozy vibe. We had the french toast and the claypot chicken rice. Highly..."
El
"Affordable and delicious coffee! I come here every Saturday and Sunday, the food is amazing and the staff are friendly :)) always leave a happy..."
Maia Metcalfe
"Food is Okay. Service is Okay. A place make me feel good. The most important thing is the Cafe has play area with enough toys for kids. I become a..."
Ellen Zhang
"they got 2 menu that with and without pictures! it helps a lot~ like their cafe design and foods are awesome as well(^ω^) gooooooood~~..."
Elaine Ng
"Nice coffee!! I order homemade fruit muesli.very nice!! they sell alot cabinet foods,and scone is yummy.i order berry smoothies for my..."
Ruby
"This charming place has some really good food - both cabinet and menu - and AMAZING coffee. Whether you're in for a quick bite or a full meal, they..."
Tihana Smiljanić
"The "Keep Fit" breakfast/lunch with cold smoked salmon comes with toast, mash avocado & poached eggs was a big meal. "BrAvo" is cold smoked salmon,..."
STRADS
"A good day starts with a good breakfast (opss.. Should be said as my big breakfast yea?)Cup of cappuccino , poached egg with fresh vegetables..."
CoCo Lau
"the food is fantastic. love every bite of it. overall is good and worth the price. friendly staff n good service with delicious food. will go again...."
LS Ping
"coffee is amazing and have a great selection of dairy free milk including coconut milk which id never seen anywhere else before. the fresh muffins..."
Sarah McCall
"My family and I come here every day, sometimes twice a day for coffee. We love it here! Great, friendly and welcoming staff! We’ve tried food off..."
Lily Lassen
"Stopped in for breakfast at this cute cafe yesterday! Love all the sayings they have hung on the walls, gives it great character. Their Paleo..."
Sarah G.
"Great spot along Hurstmere road, easy to get a park and good spot outside under the umbrella. Excellent coffee and a great selection of fresh cabinet..."
Jennifer Banks
"Had a grabone voucher and came on Saturday prime brunch time but it was pretty quiet and we got seated at a sunny spot outside. I got the Thai..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Went for brunch with the family, 7 of us. It was recommended that we book and arrive early to make sure we could have a table. There was no need, as..."
Liz Rouse
"nice place,  very like it,  food taste good,  coffee taste nice, people friendly, but tables are not very clean, may because it was very busy..."
Chris Russell
"Went in on Mother's Day just before closing and the kitchen were kind enough to make us some meals before the cafe closed. Very tasty and filling..."
Britley Bennett
"had the chefs special satay pork rib and the mixed flavour buns. Was delicious! Very nice kind of Asian kiwi fusion dishes you served. keep it up..."
Catherine Tan
"I've been here a few times now. The coffee is always superb and the treats at the front counter are great. I give this place a 4/5 because it doesn't..."
Rebecca Kennedy
"New restaurant/cafe in takapuna. The food is nice but unfortunately just so many better choices in taka to be had. Prices are essentially in line..."
Greg Brown
"New barista, new food, new menu!! Little Red Cup has changed into a new leaf here and I'm so stoked!Had the most wonderful scones and..."
Lan Nguyen
"The coffee is fabulous!! I am an absolute coffee lover, so I have so much demand for my coffee, but this shop's coffee was inspired me a lot 5/5. ..."
Coco
"Not the best looking cafe but the food and service is great. Freshly baked scones and probably the best coffee on Hurstmere Road. We had poached..."
Austin
"Just went here this morning with my partner for brunch. It is a cute little cafe on hurstmere road. Inside is nice and open with simple furnishings...."
Alysha Bower
"Great cafe that is worth driving for! Friendly and smiling staff! And the coffee is from espresso workshop so combined with barista skills..."
Mike
"Call me non-PC but I normally view Asian managed cafes serving European fare about as sceptically as I avoid Asian drivers...but these guys have..."
Tom Batcheler
"What a great place!Cheaper than a lot of places in the area, but customer service, food and coffee standards are right up there. We eat here..."
Iain
"love the food and coffee, the coffee is really good, it's very smooth. I ordered a corn fritter stack, it was so fluffy with a little bit Spanish..."
CherryPie
"It is very yummy and nice. The new coming dessert is dedicated. Forgot to take the house paster picture. I love the pasta as..."
Toby
"Delicious food! Love the breakfasts here and I am never disappointed. Sometimes had to get a carpark but it's worth the visit if you can! Came here..."
Emma Grey
"Oh my goodness! Coffee 5/5, food 5/5, customer service 5/5. The coffee is really good. We went for breakfast and I had the pancakes (of course)...."
Christine
"Great food and very good coffee! Staff are very welcoming.. ..."
Dominic Zolezzi
"Very reasonably priced food, probably on the lowest side I've seen. Despite this, it's in a very good location and the food was high quality and they..."
Jae Park
"I was very impressed with this small but vibrant cafe on the outskirts of Takapuna. We opted for the Malaysian style options (the clay pot chicken..."
Andy Huang
"Friendly small cafe in Takapuna with yummy food. One of the main dish-Asian pot rice-the portion is a bit too small, not enough as a main even for my..."
TheNZLILY
"Always good value for money :) I didn't get the creamy mushroom this time but try it when you're..."
kristina Labayen
"I had the "Keep Fit" with grilled chicken and my husband had it with salmon. We both loved the meal. It was beautifully presented, and very tasty. I..."
Odette Anderson
"I ordered a takeaway Latte from here which was very nice. I didn't order any food however the sandwiches, slices & finger foods on display looked..."
Deb Keogh (Debs)
"Staff is really friendly. We had a creamy mushrooms and a big breakfast. Both meals were yummy. I love creamy mushrooms and those ones were possibly..."
Lucie Z
"Have been a few times. Could work on greeting customers when they come in. Like doesn’t hurt just to say hi. Other than that service is good and..."
Fay Fay
"Great. inexpensive Malaysian Street food. Great flavours - try the Thai Green Curry & Clay Pot Chicken Rice plus the Laksa. We paid $60 for two of us..."
Jenny Pyne
"Excellent breakfast this morning. Just a perfect eggs bene with the ideal amount of hollandaise sauce. Coffee was great and service friendly. My..."
Steven Stowers
"A great little place, my first visit was as a passer by, now I make the note to stop in for a coffee and bite to eat. The small details on shop..."
J Gray
"Ordered the eggs on toast, poached with multi grain. Had it with a good coffee. Eggs were great, very clean. Service with a smile..."
Maarten Dijkstra
"Great service and great..."
James Mathieson
"There's a battle out there for our café dollars and I hope these guys survive it. It's not as flashy as some of the other places. But the food is..."
Paul Cooper
"Great person to person table service, beyond professional politeness. Eggs just right, chai latte spices different but superb. The mesculen salad..."
Bruce Haycock
"Great service and lovely food. Loved the pictures and the kids area. Used groupon so was a win win. Great call going here for breakfast. Thanks guys..."
Nadezna Walsh
Angora Takapuna
81/100 (302 ratings)
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"Good to have..."
Brian Gunson
"Really polite couple, loved the food and ambiance. Really good handcrafted stuff and amazing Turkish cuisines. Pizza was crisp and very filling too...."
Sehaj Mehra
"By stepping into Angora, you'll instantly fall in love with the Turkish vibe. From beautifully crafted lamps to intricate fabric designs and other..."
Jade Lim
"I really enjoyed the ambience of this place. Especially the entrance way which has beautiful lamps and items for sale. The service was..."
Alex
"Very nice have to try this place you will not regret the taste is amazing. Tidy restaurant and polite welcoming staff. Wait time was not that bad..."
Luccyeejade
"My family and I have been several times and have always been very pleased with both the food and the overall experience. We went more recently and..."
Bill Weathers
"I ordered a Black Sea Chicken and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was hella tight, I especially enjoyed the customer service. The waitress was nice..."
Jonathan Rivers
"We've been coming here for a couple of years - and love it.  They've recently changed their theme and menu to more Mediterranean food, including..."
Brenda Weavers
"This place is great if a little quiet. They have a belly dancer most nights which livens things up. The baclava and halumi are our favourites. The..."
Restaurant Assassin
"We've never eaten Turkish before last night. 8 people booked for a celebration meal. This restaurant is decorated in a simple Turkish atmosphere, and..."
Ken White
"Had a great meal here tonight. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. The dishes were quite large so it's a good place to go if you're..."
Stu
"After rave reviews from the parents, I decided to come and see what all the fuss was about. I was delightfully surprised with my meal - steak was..."
Caroline Barrett
"This was a quick bite to eat before the Topp Twins Show (which was hilirious!!) The food and wine were delicious, we wish we weren't in so much of a..."
Tina Hegley-Smith
"After reading some good reviews and also on the look out for a place to have some sheesha we found angora in takapuna. Its tucked away from the..."
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
"I took my girlfriend here for a late dinner and have to say this place is great. The food was real good and authentic with decent size meals the..."
Andrew Wilson
"We've been here 3 times now and are taking a group of 6 tomorrow night.  Love it - great addition to the selection in Takapuna/Milford.  Haven't..."
Shady
"I am of Turkish origin and for years couldn't have a good Turkish meal at a restaurant. When Angora opened in Takapuna, I took all the family..."
Nejat Kavvas
"I discovered this restaurant with friends a few months back & have become a regular because quite honestly the food at this establishment is..."
Bradley
"I heard about this restaurant from a friend and ended up there after the movie we wanted to see was fully booked. The initial impression..."
Leon Jacobs
"We have been to this restaurant several times and always have an excellent meal.  Make sure you go hungry as the portions are generous and..."
Sarah Hanna
"Brilliant meal with great service. I had the Morrocan Spiced Lamb and it was great, very large portions too. My dinner partners had the..."
Grace T
"Very nice new restaurant with a warm atmosphere. Went with my friend the other evening and the food was spectacular. I had the Islim Kebabi which was..."
Anna Sinclair
"This is a great addition to Takapuna. We dined here for the first time on a Friday evening and they've done a great job of making over the space. It..."
Victoria McPherson
"Great food with excellent service. This is not your average Turkish restaurant, it is more refined but not overpriced for what you get. It's nice..."
Warrick Smith
"Went to Angora on the opening night so there weren't many people, the food was fantastic, traditional Turkish food at it's best. This is one place I..."
David
"Dined for the first time just last night, and I have to say that everything is done absolutely perfectly. The food looked, smelled and tasted..."
Michael Hanna
"The place serves Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. The food is great and the service excellent. They have nicely decked with Turkish artifacts. They..."
Razal K A
"I guess I qualify as a regular now, as I dine there at least every other week. The food is both excellent, and authentically Turkish with lots of..."
Matthew Weavers
"A nice and cozy place. Great and lots of vegetarian options. The eggplant dish is amazing! A must try! Great food, great ambiance and..."
Gaurav T
"Delicious meal and genuine friendly service. Do leave space for the baklava, which is simply divine. The menu has an interesting range of dishes, so..."
Simon Fawkes
"Great service. Waitress was warm and friendly. Food was delicious ! Meat was veey tender. Definitely recommend this place if you come pass..."
Namfon Kumsem
"Excelent personal service, the food was great and had plenty of vegiterian options. They also have a lovely shop with Turkish lights, plates and..."
James Partington
"A very nice place for Turkish cuisine. Family owned. Pleasant interior. Recommend to visit if you are in..."
Alex Diveg
"Delicious food. Everything was just perfect👌and beautiful ambiance..."
Tabbu Dharani
"Very nice place. Quiet and cozy. Good food, friendly service, pretty good selection of..."
Vitaly Borisov
"Great place to eat and relax. I had lamb rump with eggplant - delicious. The waiter asked how I wanted it to be done - that I found was ..."
Anastasia Cherkasova
Centro
77/100 (987 ratings)
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Mid-range
"Loved this place! Prices are so good for the large portions you get. Coffee is good, food is good, atmosphere is nice. What else could u need for a..."
Sophia Ignateva
"Loved their new menu ❤️ i have tried almoat all of them in a months and still cant get enough..."
Alex Yu
"Lunch was delicious! Centro had an extensive menu and friendly staff. I ordered the french toast which was a tad on the dry side but very nicely..."
Kororaa
"Came here on a Saturday arvo wasnt to busy. Cute decor and the food is yum probably the best mushroom omelette ive ever..."
Lulu
"The korean fried chicken is a must! And the staffs were very friendly! Definitely coming back..."
Minh Thu
"Perfect cafe to drop by in the summer! Would give the ambience 5/5. Didn’t try the food on the menu but the cabinet food was very pleasant...."
Joohee Grace Park
"A wonderful experience today in a perfect environment ! Food was great and staff so friendly . Great location with plenty of car parks and food is..."
Martin Lowe
"Came to try their newly released summer menu! We tried the Korean Fried Chicken, Salmon Omelette, Poké Bowl, Creamy Mushroom Bruschetta and Plate..."
Oksana Zhang
"I’ve been wanting to come here for such a long time and it definitely lived up to my expectations.Service: 9/10The service was..."
Grace Huang
"Good place for buddies getting together. The food and coffee there is divine. I order the burger every time I go there. Love the neat..."
Sudong Shang
"Originally found open hours a bit confusing. Looks like it has been corrected on Zomato. Good food and..."
Ming_Angela Y
"Centro offers good cafe food and is an ideal spot to grab breakfast or coffee on a warm day and go to the beach for a stroll. The open kitchen..."
Gastronomic Trails
"Love their coffee and food. Wonderful decoration and friendly..."
Winnie72yue
"Had a weekday lunch at Centro and loved their Centro Burger with chips (very good!) and eggs benedict with bacon. Staff are friendly and interior is..."
Eileen Co-Verona
"We ordered the korean fried chicken on waffle and duck pasta. Both meals were yummy and good portion...."
Food For Life
"Have been here for drinks before but this time came here and tried the fried chicken waffles, and creamy mushroom. The mushrooms are nice and creamy..."
Give Me Food
"Damn came here for a coffee the other morning and was very pleased. I obviously got an iced mocha which was delish such a good coffee yum! The cafe..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"Everything was so so good (esp the spiced chicken, grilled veggies, hash brown stick and baked beans😍😍)..."
Grace
"Lovely little cafe on Takapuna. Ordered a fried chicken with waffle and a duck pappardelle. The duck pappardelle had too much olive oil and the..."
Lucy
"We had the Korean fried chicken and smoked salmon egg benedict. Both are good fusion dishes. Very tasty. We prefer the Korean fried chicken..."
Chang-Yu David Huang
"Hidden gem in Takapuna:) Nice atmosphere and delicious food. Staff were very attentive. We just wished the drinks could've been stronger. They were..."
Lina Jeong Ah Park
"Come for the Korean Fried Chicken Waffles! Hot crispy chicken paired with delicious sweet and spicy sauce, this dish is amazing!Coffee was..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Amazing food and bread, great atmosphere and service, good coffe + one of the best waffles in Auckland. Just not the biggest portions so don’t..."
Diana Garcia
"Wonderful food, staff are always friendly, and attend to you quickly. Tables are always clean and I love the coffee. I go there almost every..."
Anne Hunt
"Great coffee, friendly service and a nice atmosphere.Can choose from either menu food or cabinet food, both are unique and tasty So you won’t be..."
Itsyum
"So my bf and i have been to Centro about 3x now, and the food is consistently awesome. So far, my favourite is the Centro burger with the best chips..."
Margaret Lasaleta
"Desserts were tasty, but not overly sweet. Visually well presented dishes. Service was good as it was not overly busy at the time. Would like to..."
Alex Wong
"Nice ambience and music. Staffs were friendly as well. Really loved the coffee. We ordered the Duck Pappardelle and Korean Fried Chicken Waffle...."
Marcus Kwan
"Great place for brunch with friends! Awesome with Zomato Gold too. Staff was friendly! Came here recently with friends and we ordered the..."
Kayth Y
"Absolutely loved eating here!! Delicious food cooked perfectly, great coffee, good service and not to forget the beautiful interiors. Came here with..."
Stephanie Qin
"All in all great food, loved the complimentary pumpkin soup they got us to taste test, the berry smerry smoothie was delicious and so was the french..."
Mon
"Food : 4/5Service : 4.5/5Atmosphere : 4.5/5What I loved about this place was the interior and the spacious room. I love little..."
Jonathan Chau
"Was there last week. The food was nice. My fault to order Lamb fry with bacon. I don't know that was labm liver but was a good..."
Anita Zhu
"It was great spot for brunch. I had smashed Avo and it was unique as it has pineapple on the top. Was new flavor for me. Good price kind staff. It..."
Alice In New Zealand
"Decided to try this place as it was on zomato gold! Loved it. Staff was friendly, Portions were great, Salad was so tasty :) will be back for..."
Nic
"Great food, polite staff, top quality. We had Centro burger and Korean Fried Chicken Waffle. Portion sizes were generous too. Fast service even..."
JDub
"Come here regularly for coffee. Very nice coffee. First time for brunch. Impressed with their food. We had creamy mushroom with bacon and smoke..."
Becky Kuang
"Amazing deal for Zomato Gold members at an elegantly designed and presented café. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Food was above average, though..."
Ilenia Chandra
"Very quick and friendly service.Food is very delicious and good presentation .Happy price for dish . I am willing to have another meal next..."
Julia
"Went for the first time using Zomato Gold at lunch, I ordered the bacon omelette, super large meal and really yummy. Coffee was great too! Service..."
Madi Kidd
"Didn’t have the best breakfast here when we came a few months ago, but tried it again due to their Zomato Gold offer and was thoroughly impressed...."
Caitlin Henneker
"Best eggs benny I have ever had. There is many bursts of flavours and textures. The hash brown is made from sweet potato which adds a natural..."
Food2belly
"Lunched at Centro today - in fact we have been occasionally having lunch there since it opened and it has almost always had main dishes that are..."
Michael Pether
"We tried this place again after going here a while back, I was hesitant but I couldn’t remember why. As soon as my iced chocolate landed on the..."
Briar McGlynn
"Really enjoyed the fried chicken waffles. I was a bit hesitant at first coz i thought it will be sweet, but it's totally a savoury dish so still..."
Jb Buen
"Had the vegan Buddha bowl and my mum had the salmon eggs Benedict. Both were really good, quality ingredients used. My only criticism with my dish..."
Shannon
"My boyfriend and I visited Centro for the first time yesterday for Brunch. The first thing you notice is that beautiful yellow, crystal like counter...."
Kaitlyn Tyler
"Came here for lunch and loved it-nice vibe, friendly service and flavoursome food. We had a beef burger and Moroccan chicken salad -yum yum yum!..."
Anna Griffin
"Sun shinning brightly, crisp yet comforting at the same time. Time for Sunday breakfast trip.Cafe had their doors to the street all open..."
Warren
"Wanting to visit this place because of its good reviews, in Zomato. Placed an order for Nuts about blueberry smoothie and the order came in..."
Epicureans
"Went to Takapuna for lunch, found this cool little spot, ordered the GF. waffles and this duck dish that I still don’t know how to pronounce, but..."
Calvin
"Went here with my partner and two friends over the weekend. The cafe is really nice, homely and open plan.The service was really good, our..."
Alysha Bower
"The duck parpadelle dish is highly recommend. The cafe was well priced for the quality and quantity of the meals. Coffee was good too and staff were..."
Neda Durdevic
"Deco looks cool, service is great, except mixed up our table bill after we changed table. Food looks great and taste good! If you want a everyday..."
Foodie Album
"Great food, delicious smoothies and excellent service. Centro is one of the best places that we always come back and never been..."
Linhmichael2010
"Been wanting to try this place for a while cause it always seems so busy, but it was closed for a month due to the weather causing havoc...."
Louise
"Delicious food, great service, relaxed but modern ambience - Centro is one of my favourite cafes.The eggs benedict was the best I have tried to..."
Sophie
"A brunch so nice, I went there twice within two weeks of them opening! Great value brunch menu and stunning presentation of food. A rare find in..."
Storme Sen
"Beautiful inside with a gorgeous pastry cabinet. The breakfast food was great, would love to go back to try their lunch menu. The staff were very..."
Caitlin McKeown
"New cafe that popped up in the heart of Takapuna. Centro is super spacious and provides plenty of inside and outside seating. We had the eggs..."
Annie Ren
"Delicious food and nice decoration! The most important thing is the the service was great! Totally like this place! Highly recommended and will..."
Wtay816
"I never knew fried chicken and waffles go well together!! :D definitely a pleasant surprise. I was happy with the smoothie as well. Very original...."
Tan.ned
"Great cafe that's recently opened on the corner of Lake Road & Byron Ave, Takapuna. Went there to meet a friend for bunch, amazing decor with an..."
Tanz Hoeta
"I've had four fantastic experiences with Centro. 1) Coffee on opening day. Flight coffee. Great flavour, no bitterness. Went with a friend..."
Emma Bell
"Hard one to rate because what was good was fabulous, the beef ribs were incredible... but the pork buns were really average and not good value for..."
Sheree
"Love the modern and creative interior at this cafe! The service here is efficient and staffs are friendly. Defs deserve the creditA variety..."
Sophia
"The location of this new cafe is perfect and the decor is lovely. The service is also great when we came on a Sunday morning. The coffee is..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Takapuna ma new hot spot, the layout is really creative and very on trend! Food is epic and the arrangement of sconces, pastries, muffins are really..."
Alwayseating
"We tried this new cafe and bakery on Waitangi Day. The initial thing that struck us is how many tables they have tried to squeeze into a relatively..."
Austin
"Friendly staff. Food was yummy. The food was hot and fresh. Really enjoyed my..."
Mithuni De silva
"I have came at this restaurant not only to enjoy a meal, but also to officially submit my resignation after spending three fulfilling months working..."
Filipa Conrado
"Had a great experience when I went in for lunch during the week. Ordered a Cajun burger and a coffee and received both pretty quickly. The kitchen is..."
Vihanga Kariyawasam
"Best Belgian waffle I have had in my life. Compliments to the chef—we don’t have a cafe in Southern California like..."
Tim H
"We loved the brunch here today. Tasty food & coffee. excellent customer service and calm atmosphere. A+ place to dine..."
Janaka Chandrajith
"Just popped in for a coffee, and goodness, they know how to make it well. Carmel latte, with just the right amount of everything. Love your service..."
Niki Te Whaiti
"I knew I was going to leave a five star review as soon as I walked into his place. First thing I noticed was the welcoming and warm decor of the..."
Marco Cullin
"There is street parking with pay meter parking . As I approached the store i liked there was out side table seating . Nice casual cafe it has its own..."
Dennis Niu
"The service was great and the quality of the food/drinks were great. Loved the French Toast. The bacon omelette wasn't to our liking though...."
Tony Jun
"One of the best restaurants we’ve ever been to every single time we passed takapuna this is one of our stops they got a variety of food options and..."
Lahiru Shanesh
Fiori Cafe
72/100 (172 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Cakes
Sit down
Café
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had their fiori mushrooms and it was good. Mix of mushrooms, poached egg, chorizo, toast with some nice parmesan cheese.You also get a..."
Rob
"A random choice, because the cafe I usually go to down the road didn’t have any available parking. I ordered the smashed avocados on rye, and it..."
Kelly
"The food here is excellent, with a good menu with a few unusual options to spice up your brunch options. Their French toast is done vert well with a..."
Meghan Kerr-Phillips
"Pretty good for a cafe but kind of overpriced. But great food. Recommend getting the Groupon deal. Friendly Staff. Kind of has a quiet vibe but I..."
Tan.ned
"It was a small cafe located at the busy Takapuna street, very easily to be found but you will have to depend on your luck to get a parking...."
BAbyWin
"On both occasions of my visit i was impressed. The food was excellent and the service was great. On my latest visit - which was a Thursday..."
Martina Kang
"Came here on a Saturday morning and ordered Fiori big breakfast, order arrived shortly and staff were professional But food could be better than I..."
Shyam Yerra
"Tucked away in the corner of hurstmere in Takapuna this cafe is definitely underestimated. We got a voucher of groupon which included x2..."
Ghost Reviewer
"We got a voucher from Groupon so expectations were not high to begin with but let me say, we were impressed. Service was friendly, food is good and..."
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"Basically if you went off the tourist track in France this is what you will get not some NZ (customer friendly)version of a 'French Cafe' so if you..."
Blindbambi
"Little cafe located in the busy shops of Takapuna, if you aren't looking then you might just miss this place. This is one of the cafes that I would..."
Miss Terry Foodie
"Me and my wife and the kids went in for lunch on Sunday.We ordered the:- Hash brown stack - which was super yum, great hollindaise and..."
Scott
"Once again a restaurant that I wish I could've given a higher rating to. Me and my partner visited this restaurant this morning as we were given a..."
FOODFANATICJIMMY
"UPDATE.... this is now my third time here, there have been a few bad reviews since my first visit so i thought i would see whats up. All my..."
Hagen Penny
"Hi, I knew about this café with the voucher and my partner and I are going quit often. We try a lot of meal from them menu and everything is perfect..."
Pierre
"Nice little cafe with nice people, however they don't seem to now anything about customer service. The food was pretty late even though we were the..."
Stacey Montey
"Went where for lunch today with my family and we had a really good experience. The food was awesome, quantities were huge and the service was..."
Neha Pathak
"We've been twice in the last week because we've enjoyed the service, food and pricing of this cafe.  I had the omlette with Salmon and Avocado and..."
Fuziwuzicuzi Lea
"I love the coffee in the Fiori Cafe. I buy the flat white coffee for morning tea everyday. The cakes (Tiramisu Slice, Chocolate Mudcake and Custard..."
Sandy
"We went there for a late lunch with a voucher, which was just in time as the kitchen closed at 4pm - not that this was mentioned on the voucher. Both..."
Ana Butterworth
"Waiter and waitress were very kind and friendly. We had macchiato, tall black, French toast and a toasted bagel with avocado, cream cheese and..."
Makilua
"My partner & I used a deal voucher on two different occasions, friendly staff both times : )The portion sizes were great for a hungry guy..."
Phil Q
"Had been here a year or so back for lunch and dinner and the meals were good enough but not exceptional. However went for brunch this week and both..."
Sharon
"We went here on a deal and definitely got value for money! The starters were fantastic - seafood chowder and soup of the day were yummy. The..."
Rachel Schuurman
"We came here for dinner today- my friend had the chicken breast with mushroom sauce and I had the scotch fillet. Food good serving size and price was..."
KAR
"Good food. Nice place for a lazy Sunday..."
Eklavya Verma
"That's a great cafe. I came whith a group of friends and we ordered a french toast, pancacke, big breakfast and some coffees. Everything was so yumy..."
Elkin Pulido
"We had very nice meal on last Saturday. Thank..."
Flychen2004
"love their potato leek soup, a nice choice for quick lunch break. coffee is excellent, staffs are friendly, will stop by next..."
Love Food
"Great cozy cafe. We called prior to our visit and spoke to Kim and she was very helpful in her foreign accent. We had a voucher for 4 but were only..."
Laurie M15
"My husband and I LOVE this Cafe. It's unassuming and every time the food is AMAZING the flavours are always perfect. They have a big menu with lots..."
Sara-Maria Sanvicens
"We had a lunch there today the food was perfect! I had the mushrooms in white wine sauce, and hubby had the Fiori all day breakfast. And the staff..."
Janice McCraith
"Had their fiori mushrooms and it was good. Mix of mushrooms, poached egg, chorizo, toast with some nice parmesan cheese. You also get a discount if..."
Robert Ng
"Service was quick and the food was great. They also had a high chair that was secure - lunch is so much more enjoyable without an escaping baby...."
Deborah Ward
"Nice food at reasonable prices. Very attentive staff. Enjoyed the complimentary water which had lemon, mint and cinnamon in..."
Rex Morgan
"Love the chef special cumin feta potato cake with bacon, our food came pretty fast and we enjoyed talking with their friendly waitress, will..."
rachel yang
"Eggs Benny and baked bean bagel - great, coffee - good, service - friendly. Happy to come..."
Alfio Musumeci
"Great service. Happy to help preggo lady's dietary requirements. Good..."
Frank M
"Great food and coffee, loses a star for appearance but is a great location..."
andrew bradley
Franc's Cafe + Bar
70/100 (2019 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Bar
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Beef
Toasts
Omelette
Waffles
Lamb
Salad
Fish
Wings
Pork
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Fish & chips
Cheeseburger
Burger
Fish & Chips
Café
Bar
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Playgrounds
Waterfront
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Cute spot for quick lunch or drinks. The vibe is amazing. I highly recommend sliders and tacos . Located just by the Takapuna beach . Parking can be..."
nilofer sumra
"A wonderful date night dinner. We didn’t have a reservation but staff were super accommodating and service was great. Ordered tiger prawns, crispy..."
KL N
"Adele and Hannah? Were wonderful the day my sister and I came! The food was gorgeous and the cocktails were spot on! We didn't want to leave for our..."
Irene Peterson
"Had a lovely evening with good food and good friends. Delicious as always. You never have to wait long for your food and one of the few..."
Theresa Baatjies
"Takeaway - Presentation of the food didn't look appealing, burger looked like there is nothing else but patties and a bun, but that first bite of my..."
Leolin Frazenburg
"Had a great Friday date night with my wife at Franc's. Perfect service from Ella B who knew the menu and helped us select the fish tacos, prawns and..."
Paul Kumar
"Really enjoyed our meal. Staff were lovely even when we split the payment 4 ways. The food was really pleasant. Cocktails were also different and..."
Annie Vaughn
"Cool menu, different meal varieties, Awesome service, food was amazing good value for money, yummy..."
Sarah Carroll
"E V E R Y T H I N G was 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ amazing! * Customer service - PERFECT! From the minute we arrived, the whole time we dined, the extra..."
Nikayla
"Went here with a friend on a first table booking and the place was pumpin’ for a Tuesday evening! One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Service..."
Esther Williams
"Francs has a great selection of food and cocktails. Had the board and s'more brownie. The dessert could've done with more cream but otherwise..."
Inger Bennett
"Very nice and lovely place . We tried many dishes all are delicious and tasty like it very much like Chicken Shawarma , fish and chips, chicken taco..."
Noor Noor
"Had the platter, cheeseburger, and desert waffle with caramel apple. Family going before i could get photos. The fried cauliflower was a standout,..."
martin dix
"Easy parking, great views of Takapuna beach, ample drinks list, good selection of quality American pub food. Generally I'm a pessimist when it comes..."
Steve Sherwood
"Happening place. Good jazzy music. Lots of people. Colorful chairs makes the place appealing. The food was good. Philly Cheese Steak Roll was good. I..."
Willing Tan
"Another fab lunch at Francs, under the guidance of the ever lovely Adele and her great team of servers. Just myself and mother-in-law this time, but..."
Melissa Wood
"Ate there last night and had their Smashed Cheeseburger. It was the best cheeseburger I have ever had in New Zealand. The patty is somewhat crispy..."
Vic Saunders
"My friend and I came to Franc's one evening and I ordered the chicken waffles - it was the first time I had something like this, I have to say, it..."
Rusha Paenga