Restaurants in Auckland

“Food is amazing here, had the salmon sushi roll, popcorn chicken, and soy garlic fried chicken. All delicious, best sushi I’ve had so far in Auckland! Just wish they did fried chicken combos. Staff are incredibly friendly.”

“Great taste and fresh. Main aunty is pretty angry and likes to yell at her workers in Japanese but that adds to the vibe of the place”

“I had an unforgettable experience at Bombay Kitchen in Auckland! I tried the Masala Chicken and Naan, and both were absolutely amazing—rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The spices were spot on, and the naan was fresh, soft, and delicious. But what made this visit truly special was the atmosphere. I sang a Hindi song for the kitchen staff, and they joined in! We all sang together and had such a great time—it felt like a real celebration of food, culture, and connection. Not only does Bombay Kitchen serve incredible Indian food, but they also have the kindest and most welcoming staff. If you’re looking for a place with amazing food and even better vibes, this is it! Highly recommended!”

“Very friendly staff. Delicious meal, and the owner even gave me a free drink for complementing his door! How good is that! Definitely will be coming back! Thank you for having us!!”

“Dante’s – A Slice of Italy in the Heart of Auckland If you’re on the hunt for the best authentic Italian pizza in Auckland, look no further than Dante’s. Crafted by the talented Chef Kevin, every bite takes you straight to Naples – fresh ingredients, perfect crust, and bold, traditional flavours. We had what can only be described as the best pizza in Auckland. The standout? The Carne Pizza – loaded with perfectly seasoned meats and baked to wood-fired perfection. But don’t stop there – the Bella Stacciatella is a creamy, flavour-packed delight. And don’t even think about skipping the Arancini balls – crispy on the outside, rich and cheesy inside – they’re the perfect appetizer to pair with an ice-cold Peroni Beer. The combination is simply unbeatable. The atmosphere is warm, the service is spot-on, and the food? Unforgettable. Must-try combo: Carne Pizza + Bella Stacciatella + Arancini balls + Peroni Beer = Heaven. Grazie, Chef Kevin – we’ll be back!”

“Had the best experience at Proper Pizza, all thanks to Nithya! Her service was honestly next-level, so kind, friendly, and genuinely caring. She made everything feel so easy and welcoming. And the pizza… wow. Tasted like proper firecooked perfection. Crispy, smoky, and insanely tasty. The vibes in the place are super cozy too, making it the perfect spot to chill and enjoy good food especially with mates. Nithya really made the visit unforgettable with her energy and attention to detail. Can’t recommend Proper Pizza enough, and if you go, definitely ask for Nithya, she is amazing!”

“Was at a birthday party and they ordered Bian sushi! The rice was really really nice. Really enjoyed it! We finished it like it was nothing! Yum nom nom”

“Thanks to SU. She made fabulous Mexican fiesta bowl. Cheers”

“What a sumptuous feast, we practically licked our plates clean! The staff were all very friendly and helpful which made the dining experience such a memorable one”

“We had a wonderful evening at Harbour Society! The environment was elegant and relaxing, with stunning views of the harbour that added to the experience. The eye fillet steak was cooked to perfection—tender, juicy, and served in a generous portion. The salmon was also excellent, fresh and full of flavour. Drinks were well crafted and very enjoyable. Service was absolutely top-notch—special thanks to the manager and the Japanese staff member, Kanu, for their warm hospitality. Everything came together to make it a truly memorable night.”

“Today I recommend this shop to everyone. It is a treasure shop with conveyor belt sushi. The ingredients are fresh and the service attitude is super good. It is recommended to call in advance to make a reservation on weekends, otherwise you will have to wait a little longer. It is so delicious. I will come again next time.”

“Wohhh just amazing. What an outstanding experience. Amazing pizza with tempting flavour. Perfect pizza base with excellent toppings. Very quick service. Lovely and friendly staff. Superb suggestion.”

“Just moved into the area and delighted to find a most excellent Indian just around the corner - an unusual finding in Auckland, which suffers from many bland, sugar laden and flavour-free curry houses. Shahi’s food is flavour-rich, perfectly proportioned and of excellent value. Loved the goat curry - rich, creamy and properly spicy as ordered. Service was prompt, friendly and engaging. As new locals Shahi will become our new local and we’ll definitely be back. Yum!!!”

“Some of the best Indian food I’ve had in such a long time! The service, the food, the quality, everything, just fantastic, and very well priced! I’ve slept on this place whilst living in titirangi, I’m going to have to make this a weekly meal!”

“Had the fried chicken rice bowl and it was excellent. At $20, a very reasonable dinner. Also had the shredded chicken tacos and they were delicious too -$16. Love how you can just order you own at the counter on the computer system. Lots of seating in the food hall and a nice bar for drinks”

“This place is really great, and I have had an awesome experience and will probably be coming back soon. The atmosphere is cozy and pretty, and the service is friendly and helpful. I had vegetarian dishes like the vegetarian giozas and the tofu salad and found them very delicious, and the people I ate with had foods that contained meat such as the pork belly and the tiger prawns, and they enjoyed them a lot as well. We also had the Hiuse Sundae, and we loved it. It contained a new and interesting type of food which we had never tried before like the matcha ice cream, the black sesame ice cream and the yukimi daifuku, and it was so different than any dessert I've ever had, it was so great. My personal favourite dessert was the sweet, hot banana and chocolate spring roll. In short, this place is fantastic, it was a great experience and I warmly recommend it.”

“I have tried so many places to find the best dumplings in Auckland and I found them here! The pan fried chicken and chives dumplings are so good, it pairs very well with their house made chili oil. We’ve also had their yang chow rice and fried pork and pineapple with sweet and sour sauce - taste, portion, price = 10/10! Have been twice and so far the quality’s consistent. Happy to have listened to others’ great feedback about Mr. Zhou’s.”

“Wow, what a place to be! The staff were very friendly, even though the place was packed! Overall, I would say that there was a great atmosphere and the food was quite good. I would definately recommend as a place worth visiting!!”

“Very good sushi. Don't worry about the 1 star ratings they don't know what they are talking about.”

“The server was very nice, and the overall atmosphere and decor of the place was more business-y than just relaxing. I felt like the music was on the louder side as well. The eggs benedict was delicious (the hash brown was SO crunchy, and I could cut it with my knife as well), and the matcha latte was alright, though it was more on the sweeter side than I would've liked. The food was on the pricier side (which was to be expected in CBD). I'd recommend going with colleagues or friends/dates that prefer more middle to high-end looking cafes. There were lots of space, but most tables were suited for 2 people.”

“Delicious food, great price and portions and they are always happy to add olives on request which I love. Service is always really friendly. Whenever I get lunch from here I always have people comment on how good it looks.”

“Amazing Thai place. Dishes full of flavour. Great portion sizes. Friendly and fast service, even during busy times ordered made very quickly. Would recommend kiwi medium level of spice.”

“Amazing, such a cosy, clean, nice place - great for the whole family. Good friendly service, nice n quick. Amazing food, so authentic, great tastes, everyone enjoyed - 12 of us. Highly recommended. Plenty of parking too”

“Have lunch quite regularly here at Burgerfuel Westgate. Foods always good. Really impressed with a young staff member today, missed his name, but pretty identifiable with mullet and moustache lol. Great attitude and customer service, which sadly you don't get everyday in the hospitality industry - give him a pay rise! :)”

“My go to roast place. Would recommend the potato and gravy dish and the roast pork meal.”

“Its a lovely spot, I took a couple of customers there for lunch and was impressed with the food, service and atmosphere. Ill definitely be coming back. Thanks for a great experience. Your staff were great.”

“Consistency good food, and this guy serving the Katsu Bowls had that extra level of friendly service.”

“The very best pizza place around locally. I really look forward to a nice and hot Hawaiian pizza on the odd Sunday special. Loads of toppings and a crunchy base that is delicious. I usually buy a nice and cold can or two to go with it but I only drink one then. The place is kept clean and the service is as good as the pizzas. I highly recommend this little business and owners. Shop local and keep them going please! Cheers for everything and all your added generosity. I loved the garlic bread x 2 thanks :-) x,o”

“Took about 20 minutes to be prepared but well worth the wait, massive portion size, and delicious, amazing place”