Restaurants in Auckland

“Delightful! Memorable, and worth going back again and again! The staff here are so nice, so humane, friendly and caring. Food is absolutely remarkable; their sauces are so unique and really mouth-watering. My go-to is the wings & chips with the nice & spicy sauce (it plays so nicely with the blue cheese dip that comes with it). Top hidden jewel in NZ.”

“I had no idea that Sals now does Hawaiian pizza! Had to go and try at my local Sals store in Wynyard Quarter and it was awesome! Lovely thin pizza bases and the toppings are top notch. Highly recommend any Sals Pizza store to everyone. James Ashwin Kakapo Business Sales”

“Great authentic tasting Thai food. Spicier than your usual neighborhood restaurant, closer to what we've had when we visited Thailand. A bit cramped for larger groups, but for 4 or less a great spot.”

“Popped in for dinner after the Allblacks game and were rewarded with exceptional service and a wonderful meal. I love to slow cook so I ordered the beef cheek , WOW… I was not disappointed it was beautifully cooked and the flavours were wonderful. There is a big screen here which has me thinking I may book dinner for the next game. Looking forward to returning and sampling some more things on the menu. Highly recommend!”

“The service was warm and cheerful. The wine list was carefully considered and excellent. All the food served was top notch. The manager actually stayed slightly late to help return some sunglasses left by one of our party which was really the icing on the cake. Thoroughly recommend”

“After coming once before, we have come back as a family with higher expectations than the last time. We cannot express the absolute wonderful experience at Katmandu. The beautiful decor around the restaurant adds to the identity of the restaurant and the culture too. This restaurant deserves all the praise that they receive and will receive in the future. The food is quickly prepared and served with absolute excellence. I wish to thank the owner for the opportunity to experience such cuisine. To possible new customers, my family and I urge you to visit and experience Kathmandu for yourself.”

“Came here on a Saturday night with a large group. Despite being busy the service was amazing and friendly. Food was incredible, the half duck and beef curry were favourites, friends loved the cocktails too, highly recommend for groups and have since been back since with my husband and it was just as good.”

“Absolutely enjoyed our breakfast here! The granola was absolutely delicious, it was nicely presented and the fruit was nice and fresh. I would definitely recommend coming here for breakfast and to top things off you can get a 50% discount using the First Table app.”

“The ripeye steak was of excellent quality and I was pretty happy with it despite its little size. Great service was provided. a pleasant, unhurried dinner. love the lighting. lovely welcome staff”

“BBQ! I recommend the chorizo. The pork belly was also good, but the beef steak was quite tough (maybe due to the meat quality?). I liked that plenty of side salad was served with the main dish. When I visited, there was only one chef and one manager working, but they were professional and friendly even in a fully packed and busy situation – true superstars! It's a great place to stop by for a drink with the chorizo.”

“This was my first time ordering, and I have to say I’m really impressed! The delivery was smooth and on time, and the food arrived hot and fresh. The meal itself was absolutely delicious — full of flavor, generous portions, and beautifully prepared. Everything tasted just right, and it honestly exceeded my expectations. I’ll definitely be ordering again and highly recommend to anyone wanting great food and reliable service.”

“A friendly open restaurant mostly geared for delivery and take away these days. But the indian food its Devine! You wont be disappointed with the flavor and freshness. Highly recommended.”

“Some of the best kebab on rice around for sure! Amazing portions and super filling. Will def be back.”

“Outstanding food and great hospitality! Every dish was full of flavour and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly, the place was clean, and the service was quick. One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. 5 stars well deserved!””

“I regularly order food from Olive Restaurant, and they always deliver great quality. Every dish I have tried has been fresh, flavourful, and consistently delicious. The portion sizes are good, the food is well prepared, and the taste never changes. Their service is excellent as well — friendly staff, quick preparation, and clean, reliable packaging every time. Olive Restaurant has truly become my go-to place for good food. Highly recommended!”

“It was a good sunny day and Bodega was the best place to have lunch. Food was great, service was fast and friendly. Great menu with lots of choices. Meat ball pasta special for today was just too good . Plenty of parking available.”

“Good freindly people. Great food. Safe atmosphere.”

“Highly recommend. Best Thai food spot in Auckland and the staff are amazing!”

“Perhaps my most favorite meal during out trip to New Zealand, so good we had to make a special drive back before our flight home to eat here again. The Yang Rou Pao Mo is delicious comfort food, the hand pulled noodles are fantastic. All the sides - wonderful. The folks who run the restaurant - delightful. It's not very often I run into restaurants specializing in Xi'an or Shaanxi style foods, so this one was a wonderful surprise to happen across in Auckland. Thanks for the wonderful dinners!”

“Deliciously unusual and delightfully friendly. I loved the two vegetarian dishes we had. I loved the conversation with the lady running the place. I loved the unusual decor. I loved that it wasn't the same flavours or even the same experience that you get in every Auckland restaurant. Yum.”

“Finding this little gem so close to dressmart is indeed a wonderful surprise. A truly authentic dining experience. My family arrived for lunch and having travel extensively overseas we feel this restaurant provides a very credible atmosphere and dining experience. We thank the staff for such a wonderful experience. We will return whenever we are in the area. Again, thank you.”

“Took my kids here and was impressed with the quality of the dumplings and pork buns. You get less (10 I think)than usual but the dumplings are bigger and have a lot more flavour than usually offered elsewhere. The pork buns were great too - not too much dough and lots of filling.”

“Prices on the steeper side and needs to be a little cheaper. Excellent food. Very welcoming and cater for all diets, varying dishes. $20 for most meals.”

“Such a good pita, thankyou for not putting too much lettuce in it! I actually was able to eat the whole thing without lettuce going everywhere or it getting soggy, it seems like such a small thing but means so much to me lol. Thought I'd drop a review because I saw how ridiculous some of your low reviews are... the audacity of some people... thanks again for the great pita!”

“The BEST kebab we’ve ever had! Chicken meat kebab the prefect chicken of meat and salad and sauce. Definitely recommend if your around this area and hungry”

“A tiny jewel hides in lovely St Heliers neighborhood. Booking is super easy - online or phone call. Parking is easy as. Quality, freshness and quantity of dishes achieved a great balance. Clean and tidy - toilet too (and not wet). Try and you will keep coming back.”

“This is great little friendly cafe with delicious homemade pies . I had the Pumpkin Onion pie left me wanting to buy another one after eating it as it was so delicious . A nice hot chocolate not too sweet and coffees were great too.”

“I absolutely love Tanwa. It's the best Thai I've found, and it's right up there with Francesca's for the best takeaway meal in Pt Chev. Always so fresh and flavoursome. Hint: It's worth paying extra for the crispy pork.”

“All the food very yummy. This Thai restaurant is my favourite place now.All the food is tasty and in side restaurant very clean.the owner are very friendly.”

“Absolutely one of the best food experiences in Auckland. Highly recommend. The Herbed Scramble is delicious. Look and feel of the restaurant is amazing, the food is top notch and the staff… They’re all friendly, helpful and professional. Thanks for the experience, team. Great job.”