Restaurants in New Zealand

Rock-It Kitchen leans into a coffee‑and‑cabinet approach without the fuss. Outdoors works when the weather plays along. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch.

“Friendly staff, good food and it's a vibe. Plenty of seating and the food was out in good time. The kids enjoyed coloring in as well.”

Good Local Pyes Pa favours a burger‑led mix with clear, clean flavours. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. Easy carry‑out for a simple night in. Desserts close the meal with familiar comfort.

The kitchen at Surf Shack Eatery takes a grill‑focused path and lets the food speak. Gluten‑free needs are handled with care. Portions are generous yet well judged. Sides support without crowding the plate.

On the plate at Plateau Bar + Eatery, the idea is classic fish-and-chips and well executed. Meat‑free options are woven into the menu. Cakes and scoops finish things neatly. Portions are generous yet well judged.

Capizzi Pizzeria runs with a pizza‑first menu and an easy pace. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Takeaway travels well and holds its crunch. Portions are generous yet well judged. There...

ANI's Gin Bar and Tapas delivers a classic fish‑and‑chips line‑up that’s straight to the point. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry stays clean. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

Roxies Red‑Hot Cantina & Taco Joint channels an energetic, West‑Coast style cantina. The kitchen runs tacos, burgers and other shareable plates, backed by a bar focused on margaritas and tap beers. It...

“If you are coming to Napier, the Art Deco Masonic Hotel is the perfect place to stay. The rooms are clean, fun, and comfortable. We originally only had a booking for 2 days but loved Napier and the hotel so much we booked an extra 2 days at the hotel. Victor at reception, and all the hotel’s staff, are very kind and accommodating. The hotel is in a great location, everything is walkable from it, and you’re right in the middle of downtown art deco center. When we return to Napier we will be staying at the Art Deco Masonic again!”

“A short 15 min easy walk from the car park. A MUST VISIT place in Napier. Truly amazing place”

Kilim Cafe Napier runs with a coffee-and-cabinet menu and a relaxed feel. Service moves quickly through the morning rush. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Good value shows in the serve sizes.

“This was the best meal I've had at a restaurant in ages. Attentive and friendly service, pleasant surroundings. The food was fantastic, great value for the money. We enjoyed the gnocchi with oyster and lions mane mushrooms, as well as the perfectly cooked tarakihi fillet with asparagus, shredded fennel, wilted greens and salsa verde. A good wine list and beautiful Little City kombucha completed our meal. We will be back next time we're in this part of the country.”

“We did a beer tasting and cider for the non beer drinkers. They are good on the gluten free drinks but I didn't eat. I was told the hot chips were pretty good. The others all got flights of beer, 5 beers form the tasting. I thoroughly enjoyed my cider and ginger beer but the alcoholic ginger beer unfortunately had gluten. We will be going back.”

Careys Bay Historic Hotel favours a classic fish-and-chips line-up with clear, tidy flavours. Value feels fair for the spread. Easy to carry out for a simple night in. Portions are generous yet well judged.

Good Good favours a burger-led line-up with clear, tidy flavours. Plates offer plenty without tipping heavy. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Kūmara fries and sides add a tidy finish. Service stays...

“5 stars! Food is very delicious. Always fresh and hot. Never had a bad meal here. Best curry around. The staff are really amazing too. Our go to for Indian food all the time”

“Great store they have all your needs. Friendly service”

“Dropped in for the $10 lunch. It was simple, but very tasty and exceptional value - rice, omelet, choice of a vegetable dish. Really good value for money. I don't know many places where you can feed yourself for $10 for lunch. Cute interior design. Lots of space for groups of all sizes and people dining alone. A bunch of people turned up after us, so looks popular. The menu looks great, will come back another time to try it.”

“We had such a wonderful time at Catfe Mao! The staff are incredibly nice and took the time to tell us the stories behind each cat—you can really tell how much they care for these animals. The place is spotlessly clean, peaceful, and the cats are just adorable. My kids and I were so happy here. Also, a quick shoutout to their milk tea—it’s absolutely delicious! Highly recommend for cat lovers and families.”

“This is the best pizza I've had in a long time.. "delicious," "fresh," "flavorful," "cooked to perfection," and "great service".. I m really impressed with the quality of the ingredients.”

“They had gluten free vegan pancakes which is a big deal and they are AMAZING”

“Best wine tasting I've been to - the staff is incredibly knowledgable and I learned a ton! Not to mention their wines taste great. I can't compare this winery to any of the others on Waiheke as it was the only one we were able to go to after our flight was cancelled, causing a delayed start to our day. The manager, Rory, was incredibly understanding with our potential lateness. Staff was attentive during our time with them, food was delicious, beautiful scenery. Will definitely return if we're able to make it back to Waiheke someday! Also they have a very cute winery dog :)”

“One of the absolute best restaurants in Auckland serving kebabs. Owners obviously very passionate about hospitality & make the establishment a very nice place to visit to enjoy a meal. Their food is delicious, presented beautifully, made from beautiful fresh ingredients. A asset to the surrounding area. Highly recommended!:)”

“Tasty Kebab on Stoddard Road Mt Roskill was very good! It was not your traditional doner kebab but the way the mixed kebab was created with the addition of mint chilli sauce was great - nice flavours especially the pleasant chilli taste! Reasonably priced and filling.”

“Popped into this very sweet cafe very early in the morning! There are plenty of manly regulars popping in and out and I can see why! They have a solid menu and good vibes.”

“Cambodian Takeaways in Avondale is a very good takeaway! I brought a cheeseburger, hot chips and potato fritters - all-round good food! The cheeseburger was good but it was light on cheese and came with beetroot and carrots which I'm not used to in a burger! But it was still nice to eat, and the chips and fritters were good too! Friendly service and atmosphere could have been better though. I'll be back!”

“Tikka n Talk was close to our hotel and we walked here expecting to get some lamb dishes. While talking with Ishan, he highly recommended the chicken tikka with naan and a chicken biryani if we wanted a rice dish. We also got a mango and rose lassi. He described the dishes so deliciously we had to get it! It was the best chicken tikka I’ve ever had in my life and Im saying that growing up in the San Francisco bay where theres a large amount of indian restaurants. Definitely ask for Ishans recommendation when you stop by!”