Restaurants in New Zealand

“Everything about our visit was genuinely impressive. The service was some of the best I’ve experienced in a long time - attentive without being overbearing, and the staff made us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere was also a standout. It had a great vibe, plenty of space, and a comfortable layout with good distance between tables, which is something we really value when choosing where to dine. The only downside for me was the braised pork. It was a bit on the chewy side and didn’t fall apart the way I’ve had it at other places, so it didn’t quite meet the standard of the rest of the meal. Other than that small issue, everything else was excellent. The overall experience was great, and I’ll definitely be returning.”

“Favourite omurice spot in the city! Yoshizawa is a quaint restaurant located on the side of a busy street. Everytime I walk in the warm smell of curry, beef, rice and chicken makes me salivate. Friendly and quiet staff, perfect if you're an introvert like me. Highly recommend getting one of their omurices, super fluffy and slurpy eggs over hot fried rice (be careful!) And wow oh wow, the curry. It is so rich and strong, well seasoned and creamy that when you pair it with the egg and rice... Absolute banger. Chef's kiss. 10/10, peak restaurant.”

“This is one of the finest restaurants in Auckland city. I seldom write reviews about restaurants. My brother was a chef and you have to be pretty good to impress me. It is a popular Middle-Eastern and South-West Asian restaurant with authentic and traditional dishes. It is the "chef that makes the restaurant", not the other way round. The dishes were outstanding! I have just come back from Melbourne city and they blow away the competition over there. They win hands down, nobody comes even close to them. I had Tabouleh which comes from modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and Israel. It is a staple in Lebanese cuisine and has been a part of Middle Eastern culinary traditions for centuries. Greek salad, snapper and lamb. Every dish was fantastic!”

“A great little find off the main road on Parnell. It was very quiet which was nice for us as a family of 5. Had really generous sized meals packed with lots of flavour. The drinks were nice and cold I enjoyed the passion fruit mojito. Our children loved their meals just a bit large for them. The lunch specials were delicious and very lovely service from the hosts. Reasonable pricing for quality meals.”

“I went there a Friday night and the place was quite crowded. It seem to be quite popular. I had a butter chicken, tikka chicken fries and garlic naan. It was a really good place, I really liked the environment as well as the food, which was really nice. The staff were really nice. I recommend this place.”

“We had our wedding at this venue and it was perfect from start to finish. The spaces are beautiful, the layout flows effortlessly for ceremony, photos, and reception, and the food & bar service were outstanding. A special shout-out to Abigail, the venue manager—she was phenomenal. From our first visit she was organised, warm, and incredibly responsive, offering practical suggestions that elevated the day (timelines, room setup, wet-weather backup. On the day, Abigail and her team ran a smooth, stress-free event so we could focus on our guests. Multiple people told us it was a great venue, and we agree. If you’re considering this venue, book the tour and ask for Abigail—you’ll be in the best hands.”

“We found service just a little slow, but understandable as restaurant was full. Food was excellent. Even the starters were great, def made here not just frozen and reheated. Very happy with our experience here. Happy customers will definitely be back :)”

“Was just passing by and thought it looked tasty in the window so came back for dinner and wow ! It's been a long time since I've had a steak so good. I ordered the Pacific steak which is a filet mignon stuffed with crab and topped with prawns and béarnaise sauce and there wasn't a slither of fat on it, was cooked just right and I really enjoyed it. The decor is cute I was reading the menu about Tony's story being the og steakhouse of Auckland and he said it was English pub inspired, as a Brit who hasn't been home in 4 months I enjoyed that (speaking of it was so much cheaper than what we'd pay in England for a steak) I also found the staff really nice, didn't catch their names but they were nice and friendly”

“Amazing food so yummy and excellent service excellent ambiance and unique delicious food items on the menu must try highly recommended”

“Great vibe. Right by the marina so good views outside. Staff were run off their feet with work Xmas party’s but they were fantastic. Steak eye fillet was really good. Generous portions and good value. Will go again for sure.”

“Namunamuaa te kai! Huge shoutout for the amazing service! We rocked up 10 minutes before closing, and even though everything had been turned off, the owners and staff welcomed us in so warmly and whipped up a beautiful fettuccine. Then 15 minutes later, one of our whaanau turned up—and they didn’t think twice about firing things up again to make another. Truly above and beyond. Thanks so much for the warm vibes and delicious kai!”

“This was our first time visiting, and it was such a treat. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and the menu had a great selection to choose from. We really enjoyed the shared dishes, and the guidance on serving sizes. Everything we ordered was delicious. My faves were the prawn toast and crispy aubergine. We’ll definitely be back.”

“I ordered the tantan ramen. It was so flavourful and delicious. It is easily one of the best tantan ramens I have ever eaten. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant just for this dish! The service was excellent and so was the atmosphere.”

“The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere,Ramen so yammy.I love it.❤️”

The kitchen at Gastronomics Restaurant Cafe & Bar takes a simple, bistro‑style path and lets the food speak. A sensible spend for the spread. Service stays present without fuss. Meals reach the pass promptly.

“This place is the real deal. Very authentic, the place is super cozy, the service is really good and the food is amazing. The rice especially is sooo good. Definitely a must visit! Favorite place we’ve eaten at so far through out NZ trip.”

“This is what a real local Thai food tastes like that we have been looking for, even though it is not spicy enough for us, but the taste of the food is already yummmmmmmm! Each day they have a different special menu so check it up on the board if you would like to try something new.”

“Ive been here a handful of times over years, the service is always beyond exceptional and the food matches up to that too, amazing restaurant”

“Ordered a takeaway lamb vindaloo and garlic naan at 9.15pm on a Tuesday. Had several warnings about how spicy the curry was (ordered indian hot). It was the best curry I have ever eaten and the perfect spice level - thank you!”

“Had a great experience at GR8 tandoori. Food was awesome and the staff were very friendly. We gonna visit again soon.”

“To be fair the cafe was empty when we arrived. Gorgeous food.”

“Been here multiple times (2x this week), took out friends and family and everyone has always found the food really good. Excellent service all the time. Value for money! My all time favorite ❤️ Editing the review to add another 5 star! Consistently very good!”

“We had a great experience at this restaurant! We started with the coconut prawns and spring rolls — both were very flavorful and fresh. For mains, we had the Pad Thai and Thai Green Curry, which were absolutely delicious. The service was excellent — the lady who served us was so nice and friendly, and the gentleman was very prompt and attentive. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we loved the place!”

“Great service, food was excellent will definitely come back again.”

“Wonderful place to meet up. Food is great and authentic. Atmosphere very friendly. See you there.”

“Easy location just opposite the Art Gallery. Good service and comfortable environment. Foods are well represented and tasty. Especially lunch special is very valuable and worth trying. Recommend!”

“Went to Hello Vietnam last for phở . We got the beef special. That was one of the best phở we have had including during our recent trip to Vietnam. Today we went back for bánh mì and cà phê sữa đặc. The fillings and taste of the bánh mì are truly authentic. The size is a bit bigger than in nam. We could only eat one between us, the other came home for dinner. The coffee was superb. We will be back for certain.”

“Japanese ramen and love the taste, Spicy Miso Ramen is the best one if you are spicy lover. The staffs are friendly, will be my default ramen in Christchurch. :)”

“We thoroughly enjoyed an impromptu lunch here. It was like stumbling on Hansel & Gretells house in the middle of the Christchurch botanical gardens. It’s difficult to put into words how divine the gardens and ambience was. Then comes out the food which was fresh and flavoursome. I would definitely recommend this experience.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Had an amazing experience at Boteco Cafe & Restaurant! The shisha, food, and service were all absolutely top-notch. A special shout-out to Dev, who looked after our table—his friendly personality and genuine care truly elevated the whole experience. He really knows how to make customers feel welcome and valued. Great work team! Highly recommended and will definitely be back.”