Wine selection in Auckland

“Was absolutely amazing. Greeted by friendly staff and taken straight to our table on a busy Saturday (we had booked and would probably recommend as was very busy) Companion had the kumara burger and it was delicious. I had the platter "for 2" which was phenomenal decent portion of each item and all were delicious. We then had desserts and they were very tasty. All the staff were very nice too. Will definitely be back!”

“I went to Caffe E Cucina for a tinder date (which went pretty well, I think she likes me!) for lunch, and had a great time. We ordered different kinda small plates from the prima section of the menu and shared those which worked well as we weren't super hungry. The service was good, and prices not toooo bad. The food was definitely the highlight (after the company) with everything cooked to perfection. Seared tuna blew my mind.”

“Great food and service! And Ainsley, our server, was terrific! I would highly recommend Bella Cucina!!”

“Not our first time at Elmos, and once again it didn’t disappoint. We were lucky enough to catch the last round of truffle season ,the dishes were absolutely amazing. The service was 5-star, attentive and friendly throughout. The environment is cozy, surrounded by beautiful paintings and stylish décor.”

“Had the Tom Kha, Satay Chicken and Chicken cashew nut stirfry. The place was pretty busy, but that didn't stop the chefs from speedily producing, very filling, delicious meals. I was extremely impressed by the service.”

“So I was invited to do a collab on a collab between Gen Z influencers @wezgudinc (on IG and YT go follow and subscribe) and Flaming Onion Browns Bay. They are reviewing the best cheeseburger in town. The branch in Birkenhead is phenomenal cos I have had food from there during lockdown and it’s still memorable! So we rock up to the Browns Bay branch and let me tell you they do not disappoint! Sham was on duty that day and he made a platter of delectable food! The cheeseburger was spot on! And the loaded fries were enthused by the pulled pork on top. The fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and mushy on the inside! Totally worth the visit and cost. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“Hard to find places that are this good! I rarely crave certain dishes or restaurants, and I’ve come here about 5 times, mostly for the Olympus platter shown in the photos. I’ve also gotten the platter with the chicken and a lamb wrap. Everything is so extremely delicious, and amazing value for money as the portions are extremely generous. Truly so rare. I am also not one usually impressed with salads, so the fact that every salad I’ve had from here is addicting is saying something. The lamb and chicken are both super succulent and fall apart, the sides are great, so fresh and flavourful, and everything is amazing value for money, very rare for the quality of food. The second time we went they had warmed up the flatbread which made a massive difference. The dips are flavourful and fresh, tahini dressing on the cauliflower salad is delicious, the chunk of crispy halloumi is so good. The complimentary hot tea is also such a nice addition that I haven’t seen many places. Very high quality of food, service, and bang for your buck. Will keep coming back here are trying more things for sure, but the Olympus will always be a crowd pleaser.”

“Good service attitude and full variety, a good place to buy wine.”

“Prompt, friendly service. Bought a blue skull pipe at the counter (it matched a blue skull ashtray I recently bought). Got a 4-pack of Pina Colada Mudshakes. Plenty of variety in alcoholic beverages. Would recommend this store.”

“Such sweethearts, they allowed us to exchange our beer for cans (festivals). And they offered us sweets. Would definitely recommend. Thanks”

“Staff was very friendly and made feel safe during a pandemic by ensuring sign ins and mask wearing. Great stock too.”

“Didn't have food. But the hospitality and service were brilliant. The music was great too. Highly recommend”

“Super yummy! The gnocchi is absolutely delicious, got it with the creamy avocado and chicken sauce. The pizza is also great, plentiful with toppings and great portions!”

“New World is a reliable supermarket with a great balance of quality and variety. The fresh produce is always appealing and well stocked, and the bakery section has some delicious options. I appreciate the friendly staff who are helpful and make shopping easier. The store layout is clean and easy to navigate, making it simple to find what you need quickly. Prices are reasonable, and the weekly specials often include good deals on essentials. Overall, a solid choice for your regular grocery shop.”

“This liquor store offers a fantastic selection of wines, spirits, and craft beers, catering to all tastes and budgets. The layout is clean and easy to navigate, making it simple to find exactly what you’re after. Staff are knowledgeable and genuinely helpful, offering great recommendations without being pushy. Whether you're after a special bottle for a celebration or just something for a casual evening, there's plenty of choice. Pricing is fair, with regular specials and promotions. Overall, it’s a welcoming and well-stocked store that makes shopping for drinks an enjoyable and easy experience. Highly recommend stopping by!”

“It was my first time visiting with my family, and we had such a great experience. The 小笼包 dumplings were delicious, and I also loved the 葱油拌面 noodles. It's a popular spot, so the line moves quickly, but the place is always clean and the staff is really friendly.”

“I am so mad that ive left it so long to eat here! Honestly one of the best curries ive ever had, beautiful rich flavors, perfectly cooked meat and perfect heat! Even my daughters butter chicken which im usually not a fan of at all, had so much depth and more flavor than ive ever had in a butter chicken. Max, sir you are a gentleman and I appreciate you taking the time to talk about your flavors as well and for having such a friendly and inviting attitude. Amazing food, amazing service all round couldn't be happier and this will most definitely our go to from now on.”

“We went to this restaurant last Wednesday night with my boyfriend. The owners were very welcoming and smiling. We ordered pizzas and the tiramisu, and everything was delicious. The atmosphere was really nice with Italian music and decoration! I highly recommend it!”

“OMG! How did we not find out about this place sooner?!!! It's so close to home and plenty of free parking available nearby. This is a local hidden gem and such a great restaurant for genuine Italian food. The restaurant is very tastefully decorated and was absolutely spotless! Staff were very welcoming, and they went out of their way to ensure that we enjoyed our dining experience. We have never had better garlic pizza bread, as it just melted in your mouth. We both had a prawn cocktail for our entree, which was so packed full of prawns and scrumptious. I was beginning to get a bit full after all this, but I got halfway through an entree size calamari that was also tender and delicious. This is now going to be our new favourite place and if I don't overdo the garlic bread again, perhaps I will even get to try the desserts, too!!!”

“Venosa, home to the best creamy chicken fettuccini in Auckland! Really enjoyed our meal here and highly recommend you stop in next time you're in Kingsland. James Ashwin Kakapo Business Sales”

“10/10 absolutely blown away clean today no dust anywhere . Nice clean tables (not sticky like most) the service is just out of this world made me smile made me laugh warming welcoming. Suggestive. Not to mention the food was just incredible every single dish was perfect !!!! I took some photos just irresistible”

“Great japanese experience, had teriyaki don, agadashi tofu and it was amazing, a bit pricey but worth it”

“The frozen cocktail was absolutely delicious and the perfect way to start the evening. The beef salad was fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully balanced with crunchy noodles and a tasty dressing. We finished off with the sorbet dessert that was light and refreshing. Great atmosphere and friendly service.”

“Best bar in takapuna by a really long shot , I wouldn’t go anywhere else it is takapunas saviour for nightlife. Good manager good staff really affordable as well highly recommend!”

“Great attentive service person!”

“Good Service with Smile. Keep it up.”

“We went there for Karaoke night. We enjoyed it very much. Drinks, stories, laughs, and dancing.”

“First time diners after recently moving to the area, we had 1 guest who is gluten free. Pre booked and very accommodating for our food allergy diner. The food was amazing, everyone ordered a different dish and each one full of deep flavourful and well balanced. The menu has so many delicious sounding options we will definitely be back time and time again”

“I am only marking 'atmosphere' down because our table of 4 was the only one occupied. We had 4 different meals and all were delicious. This restaurant deserves to be better supported. The decor has recently been revamped and is really nice. The menu is comprehensive and reasonably priced. There is also a BYO option for the budget conscious. I had the Chicken Rogan Josh... superb!”

“Really great experience shopping there and the Indian gentleman are really helpful and friendly pretty good product range and experience there will definitely back again”