This very popular Italian restaurant sits near the harbor and is centrally located just outside the CBD. We were graciously welcomed by our server and ordered our servers recommendations . The food was delicious and fresh. Very satisfied indeed read more

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Loved this place. The interior has a modern hip vibe with an open warehouse feel. Large windowed doors open up to views of the harbor. We had reservations and got a lovely table near those windows. They recommended sharing plates so we had the pappardelle which comes with a lamb ragu, the monk fish, and the cauliflower side. The main courses were excellent. The ragu was a nice comfort food with a rich taste over homemade noodles. The monk fish was light and tropical with a fennel and fruit side. These two dishes were nice compliments of each other. The cauliflower wasn't my fav but it was more of a personal taste so don't keep me from having you try it. I chose a local wine which was delicious. Love trying local wine when possible. We walked from our hotel so no parking worries. Service was excellent. Our server walked us through several of her and of patrons favorite options. Great stop. read more

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Everything was good! Love the vibe of this restaurant, and it's super busy so make sure to get a reservation. The pastries were delicious, especially the donut. The pasta was yummy with a fun crunch from the veggies and my husband liked the lamb did read more

Amano - Bakeries Near Me - Britomart, AUK

Remarkably fast and pleasant service, particularly given there were ~150 customers present, with lines out the door! Busy without being noisy. Delicious food and coffee. read more

Once again, had one of the best meal here. Food is just bursting with flavor and freshness. Had the oysters. And they were just divine! The mozzarella focaccia was just as tasty! Had the monkfish....oh soooo delicious. So was the grilled chicken. Enjoyed every bite. Service was excellent as always. And the place is just bustling, everyone just enjoying themselves...giving a great lively vibe. Love coming here! read more

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Really enjoyed this restaurant. We were welcomed by the lovely host with no reservation on a busy Thursday night & she found us a table. The attention from our waiter & staff was top notch ! The lighting was very relaxing with music - not so loud playing in the background. The food was over the top amazing. We were definitely impressed! It's a must go to place when visiting New Zealand. read more

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The food was all great. Had Calamari as an appetizer and the featured pasta dish for main course. It was as 3 of us and we all enjoyed our food. The service was very accommodating. read more

Are you looking for a fantastic culinary experience? This is it! The appetizers were amazing! The salad was outstanding and the pasta was great too! I highly recommend it! read more

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I really wanted to love this meal, but it fell short. I had the crudo and truffle pasta dish. Both were good but not memorable. I knocked off an additional star because of the service. Both bartenders were inattentive. Even though they had walked by me multiple times, neither refilled my water or asked if I wanted another drink (which I would have ordered). I waited over 10 minutes before pulling aside a manager to ask for more water. I was going to go their sister restaurant, but am afraid the service will be the same. If you're on the fence about trying Amano, I would skip it. read more

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Fabulous place recommended by my hotel. So I trotted down and tried it out. Had bruschetta for starters, moved on to pappardele with lamb rags and a side of cauliflower, Parmesan, chilli and prosciutto and then wrapped up with the trifle. The service was amazing. A bit speedy but well worth it. Plenty of recommendations from the staff for food, wine and dessert. Atmosphere was hopping. It's right in the middle of the action in Auckland near Britomart. Warning! It's busy so don't do like I did and just walk up. Best to call ahead. Highly recommended. read more

Excellent breakfast and brunch spot that we found by accident. Love the food love the sandwiches great service very busy. Recommend go through the menu a bit. There's just so much to try. read more

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Juices had me coming in every morning I was in Auckland, my go-to was the green juice. My family and son loved the almond croissants, I particularly really enjoyed their pistachio madeleine. Very modern decor and spacious restaurant/bakery. Customer service was phenomenal and they are very quick. read more

Went here for breakfast! Great ambiance- the restaurant interior is so cool. Food was delicious (I got the meatball egg bowl with sourdough) and service was great. read more

Amano - Breakfast - Bakeries Near Me - Britomart, AUK

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Best meal we've had in Auckland. The endive on the chicken dish was next level with flavor. I don't rate on this but the server was super nice and the vibe was great. Dinner * Burrata, Caponata, Olive, & Basil (Excellent) * Strawberry Side (Excellent) * Chicken (Excellent) * Kahawai (Very good) read more

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Food was mediocre and service was fair. Out of the three days, thus far, in New Zealand this was the most disappointing meal.

What a perfect way to celebrate my parents' 60th wedding anniversary with a very special dinner at Amano. So lucky to be able to get a table for four without a reservation on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Thanks to Lorenzo from Roma for the last-minute table and to Vanessa for the great service. Started with the stracciatella. Stracciatella is a traditional Italian cheese made from pulled mozzarella curds mixed with fresh cream. The homemade cheese paired with juicy, sliced strawberries and basil was so perfect on the freshly baked bread. Their breads are baked on site. For dinner, we had a combination of fresh pastas, fish and lamb. So interesting to watch how they make the pasta onsite in the open kitchen. My mom loves pasta. Her handkerchief pasta, Waimauku heirloom tomatoes, olives and basil with fresh egg dough pasta sheets, was so beautiful and so delicious. The guys had the lamb pappardelle. Pasta with a delicious Hawke's Bay suffolk lamb ragu with olives and pangritata. Sooo good. Definitely get this one too. Loved the Kahawai. Chargrilled Hauraki Gulf line caught fresh kahawai served with radish, sumac and chilli. Kahawai tastes like a chinook or coho salmon. It is local to New Zealand and Australia. So yummy! Added some sweet corn since we'd been seeing fields and fields of sweet corn during our trip. Thanks to Lorenzo and Vanessa for a delightful meal and helping us to celebrate a very special 60th weeding anniversary trip. Cheers! read more

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Delicious egg/basil/tomato breakfast sandwich and cinnamon brioche. The flat whites were perfect. Crowded at 8:00AM, but service was quick. read more

Amano - Breakfast sandwich, cinnamon brioche and flat white coffees - Bakeries Near Me - Britomart, AUK

Bakery! And an incredible place for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Homemade pasta on hand with incredible atmosphere. Sit at the counter and watch them make fresh pasta and more! read more

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I came to dinner here with a group of 8 for our Christmas Eve dinner. Everyone had been raving about how good this restaurant was so I was excited to give it a try. The staff were so friendly and accommodating to us. They made great wine and entree recommendations. I had the pasta that had lamb in it and it was so delicious! I can't remember which appetizers we got but those were polished off as we all enjoyed those as well. There is a lot of seating and checking out is really easy, even with a group when we were all paying for things separately. I love the moody decor in the bathrooms and especially loved the Aesop soap and lotion inside. The stalls are a little small and I had to squeeze between the door and sink getting in but that might have just been the particular one I went into. This is the perfect date night spot! I will be back! read more

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Wonderful restaurant. The lamb was divine. We also ordered a fish plate, bread and a pasta dish but the lamb stole the show. Great service to boot. read more

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We lucked out and was able to get seats at the counter without having a reservation. We started the meal with the burrata which was beautifully presented and tasted great. The steak was perfectly cooked and I was pleasantly surprised by how good the celeriac was. It was my first time eating celeriac and I'm a fan. In hindsight, we probably could have skipped the charred broccolini. It was merely okay. read more

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After a long day, I wanted some seafood and some pasta, so I headed to Amano. The atmosphere was welcoming and the service great. Everyone had a smile on their faces. I would highly recommend read more

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Delicious cocktails and a fun vibe. I loved the pasta I had! We sat at the bar and it was fun to see all the cocktails made. read more

Amano - Yummy cocktails - Bakeries Near Me - Britomart, AUK

Had several meals, coffee and pastries at Amano while we were in Auckland. We were never disappointed. Food was great, service was amazing and the atmosphere was wonderful. Even if you can't go in for a meal stop in at the bakery and get a coffee and pastry. Well worth the trip. read more

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Best dinner out in Auckland, brilliant service and beautiful space. Want to try everything on the menu, just delicious!

Go for the pastries. Buttery, soft, overwhelmingly addictive. Breakfast is nice and take-away can be heated for a very satisfying experience. They serve sparkling water just because! Coffee was ok, if anything just get a long black. read more

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My boyfriends' Uber driver suggested Amano's as one of the best places to eat in Auckland, boy I think he meant of the best places to eat.... EVER. We dine out quite often, no matter where in the world we are. Personally I always look to see if there is a Caesar salad on the menu. After being in Aotearoa for a couple weeks, I came to realize the Caesar here comes with bacon and boiled egg. However upon ordering the Caesar here, it did not come with bacon, boiled egg or croutons, it was not needed!!! The combination of dressings with Caesar and anchovy was to die for, then to top it off it was covered in fresh Parmesan. Literally the best Caesar of my LIFE!!! You have to try it!! Listed on the menu as BABY COS, GODDESS, ANCHOVY & PARMESAN. Paired nicely with Misha's Vineyard The Soloist Pinot Rosé 2022, Central Otago. The Stracciatella was a great starter, the balsamic and honey combined was so divine, prepared my tastebuds for the entree to follow. I loved the architecture of the interior, reminded me of a tavern but classy. Hostess really made us feel comfortable as we were not dressed for the occasion, and she sat us immediately even without a reservation. Giving us ample time until the party arrived for the table we would be occupying. Stopped by again 3 hours before my flight for a takeway Baby Cos, just to have that taste one last time. Overall, we will definitely be flying 4,393 miles very soon to return and dine here. 100% the best restaurant I have ever dined at, there is no comparison. read more

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Trevally crudo with fennel, chili, prosciutto was creative and amazing. Marlborough green-lipped mussels, njuda, aioli & potato was great. Bar service from Jasmin and Dewi made the whole experience fun. Great place, food and drinks. read more

Amano - Hugo on left. Tequila, Acqua di Cedro, Chambord, Lemon & Orange on the right. - Bakeries Near Me - Britomart, AUK

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Truly, only an average experience, thus three stars. Five of us had dinner here this past week, and three of us were unimpressed. The other two didn't comment, as they had recommended the restaurant. Two meat dishes came out lukewarm. One person's fish was decided as "okay". FYI, they serve bread only on request. Nice view and open on a National Holiday (+15% service charge). read more

Yum. I've been to amano several times and everytime it's a true delight. The food is fresh and has so many delicate flavors captured into the dishes. We ordered a variety to try a bit of everything and shared on the table. I reckon thats the best way to dine so you don't have fomo and be able to try a bit of everything!! I got a blueberry cocktail. I'd recommend the scampi pasta and the octopus. Just scrumptious food with a great ambience as well! Make sure you book a reso. We lucked out and did a walk in :) read more

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We had the best meal! Service was great and every item was delicious. Very cool vibe. read more

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We came to Amano as a large party for dinner. The food was great and the atmosphere was perfect for a fun night out. Food 5/5: Generally great food for the price point but there were some better and worse dishes. - The party loved all the fish dishes they ordered - The strawberry dish was great and definitely worth getting - The cacio e Pepe was probably the best pasta on the menu - The Burrata was a bit weaker compared to other dishes Service 3/5: Service was generally fine but at some night was at some point a beggar (?) came in and asked us for our bread. After we just ignored him for a while and he didn't go away, we gave him the bread and he left. The server then came and apologized but it felt like he was just waiting for us to deal with it ourselves before interfering. read more

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My wife and I just randomly looked up Italian restaurants in Auckland and decided to try this one. So glad we did! Although the menu is a little goofy at first (trying to be really clever with the names), the food was excellent and the service top notch! Our server took the time to talk to us about local attractions and things to do while in town. Too bad we have to leave NZ tomorrow! Otherwise we'd be back. read more

Gorgeous restaurant, elegant decor and the service was impeccable. Our waiter was exceptional and attentive and incredibly professional. Love everything about this place........the food was next level and we would come back here again in a heart beat. You couldn't fault anything here. read more

They do the main courses very well here, but the service is inattentive, the wine was terrible, and the gelato tasted like it had been sitting in the back of the freezer for two years. I wouldn't mind going back because the grilled fish and the spaghetti were so good, but our waiter would disappear forever. And the rotten dessert simply left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

This restaurant was recommended by a lovely girl we met while on a wine tour . It is located by the harbor. I went over the summer while traveling with my 27 year old son . Upon arrival it is woody and warm with beautiful decor . You walk in and hope there's a table ! well there wasn't , but we were able to sit by the bar . The bar was wider then average and marble . The bartender / waiter was attentive and very welcoming . we drank aperol spritzes which were perfectly my made . The meal was spectacular . We started with fresh mozzarella which was baked into a crusty little flat pie . This was presented in a way i had not had before. we shared cacio de pepe and a lamb dish ! The pasta was perfectly cooked and seasoned . The lamb , i can say sincerely the best i have ever had ( so far ) . The added bonus was sitting at the corner of the bar we sat with a mother and daughter who were delightful ! So excellent food and lots of laughs . I definitely would recommend a trip to this restaurant read more

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Food was so good here! Amazing and nice staff, and the vibes were great! Hoping to be back here next year for the holidays again as I live in California now :) read more

We spent our first night of a 2-week NZ holiday at Amano in January 2025 & had an incredible experience. The combination of the gorgeous decor, fun vibe, spectacular slow roasted lamb shoulder (OMG!!) & the most amazing service from our waiter, Michael ensured we had a truly memorable night. Michael was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and entertaining - everything that is missing from most restaurant staff these days...at least in Melbourne! We have told everyone about Amano & will definitely come back when in Auckland again. Simone & Stuart read more

Food is very tasty but the portion really is super small. We were not very hungry so 3 main dishes plus a vegetable didn't make us feel full, but also didn't leave us hungry. read more

I found the restaurant on Yelp and we went in after watching the Super Bowl. It was a fantastic find!! The service and food were outstanding. I would recommend to book there. We did not and they did have a table but we were early. The place was fairly full when we left. They have a decadent chocolate dessert with fresh cherry whip inside. Save wo For dessert!! My husband had a pasta dish and I had their fish- both were excellent. read more