I had a craving for beef after walking around Mt Victoria so I happened upon this lovely restaurant tucked away in an alley with a garden setting. I had great black malt beer, black oysters, and beef stuffed with black oysters. The oysters were fresh briny with a very good delicate flavor. The beef was cooked a prefect medium rare with a very nice seared crust. The combination of the beef and oysters was unusual -very good -but nothing I will order again. I wanted to try it being a NZ thing. Service was wonderful and attentive at all times. The Home made tiramisu, custardy and rich, was one of the best I've had! And an awesome cappuccino! read more

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I stumbled upon this amazing place after a little search on yelp while walking down the beautiful Parnell neighborhood. A tiny alley leads you into a lovely garden where this wonderful restaurant is tucked in. Marcia is the sweetest lady who runs this place and is from Brazil. She hand picks the lambs , oysters and all the produce. I was seated right away and started with a Sauv ( while in NZ , you have to ). I order the " al naturale " oyesters which are plain oysters with no condiments or add ons with lemon on the side. These oysters were as good as it gets - fresh and true reflection of the flavor of ocean ! I would highly recommend them - skip adding bacon , hot sauce or what not - try it with just a splash of lemon juice. Rack of lamb followed next , ordered it medium and that's the way it was served , paired with a mint sauce. Flavorful and well paired. Mouth watering would be the word , I wasn't super hungry yet I managed to finish it all and left craving for more. If you're visiting Auckland or an Aucklander - this place should be on your list of places to visit. Hospitality - 5 stars Food - 5 stars Ambience - 5 stars Value - 5 stars read more

Di Mare - Delicious. Must try - Italian Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Husband and I were visiting from the US in quaint Parnell for the day and after walking for quite a while decided we wanted mussels for lunch. Saw a sign for Di Mare showing they had mussels so off we went. Cute cozy place at the end of a little path off the main walkway. We had delicious mussels and bread and a nice dry white NZ wine. The chef and lady who served us could not have been more welcoming and helpful and we had a very nice experience. Definitely check this lovely restaurant out when you're there. You will be happy you did. read more

Stumbled across this place while shopping and enjoyed a wonderful late lunch. Service was friendly and the mixed grill was tasty - especially the lamb. Good beer and wine selection and the baclava dessert was amazing! read more

The food is overpriced for what it is. Service also leave a lot to be desired. The restaurant itself is cute. I would not recommend

PSA: this place is NOT cheap, despite its current 1 $ status on Yelp (most mains start at around $40, pastas are around $30) Other than the price, the location is amazing and cozy, tucked behind a row of storefronts through an cobblestone alleyway. The Carpet Bag was a decently sized steak (not great quality meat for the price), potatoes, and two oysters (which may have been just these two, because other Yelp photos look much better) that were extremely undersized. This made us glad we didn't go for the dozen fresh oysters for $31, which sounded like a steal. The Ocean Platter was a nice array of mussels, scallops, shrimp, and fish on (not handmade) pasta in average sauce. All decent flavors and beautiful presentation, but this place is way overpriced (right at home in Parnell). read more

Di Mare - Carpet Bag and the Ocean Platter for 1 - Italian Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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The restaurant is hidden in the back, quite small and cozy. Of course we ordered 2 dozen NZ oysters with lemon, which I thought was fishy and chewed into small bite size shells. We had steamed NZ mussels, which was plain no flavored. We had steak with garlic sauce, which I do not recommend. And of course the rack of lamb, it's ok. We rushed out there and Uber to another restaurant to eat. And yet it was pricey too. read more

Di Mare - Steamed NZ mussels. - Italian Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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I was having some expectation given the review. However, I can't help but a little bit disappointed. First of all, the price should be 2$, not one. The service was only moderate. The food, it really depends on what you ordered. If you ordered meat, or even the beef steak sandwich, you would get something very good for the price. However, if you ordered pasta, there they delivered poorly. My carbonara pasta was soggy with plain. Bolognese pasta was lacking flavor. The pasta was short and chopped. Overall, the pasta is a disappointment. Given that this is an Italian restaurant, this is not what I was expected. read more

While customers are spoilt for choice for Italian dining in Parnell, no other restaurant will provide such a serene atmosphere and scrumptious menu as Di Mare. Describing Di mare as romantic doesn't do enough justice to this little oasis. A cobbled courtyard, enclosed within Parnell art galleries, is the main stage of this heavenly restaurant. The family run business invites you almost into their home with such a welcoming environment, "Mum" seating you while "Dad" fires up the kitchen. The seafood and steak menu is kept simple, without bombastic and flowery writing, but the food is ambrosial, plates brimming with food and flavour. Even with a full belly you will be greedily eyeing up other delicious dishes coming out of the kitchen. Finish your evening with a leisurely stroll through Parnell. Come with an appetite, leave with a smile, plan your return. read more

Di Mare - Italian Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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I looked on Yelp for a place in Parnell, where my Airbnb was located, and this place called out to me, as I've been craving New Zealand rack of lamb (which most of the reviews raved about). So, I ordered the Rack of Lamb, medium rare, and it was cooked perfectly! The mint sauce that accompanied it was as excellent as well, and really enhanced the meat. And I thought the prices was reasonable for the end product ($39 NZ). This place is a hidden gem!! read more

Di Mare - Italian Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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People were very nice. However the chief kept talking to others and he might be distracted. My lamb chops were over cooked. Ordered MR and came out to be MW. read more

Came here because of good yelp ratings and the one dollar sign - both of which were misleading. This is definitely the low end of $$$ or high end of $$. Food was fine - good quality, fairly tasty, with a focus on the seafood itself. I got the calamari and was surprised it wasn't breaded, but I suppose that was just my expectation. Service was a bit slow and a tad rude, probably because I came with a group of college friends. The main reason for this rating is the incorrect price labeling, but the place itself definitely was not worth the money. read more

Amazing lamb and Oyster. I actually don't like lamb because the taste is so strong and kinda stink. But since I visited NZ, i wanted to try it. This lamb was amazing!!!! It's not stink at all. I have never eaten good lamb before. I will come back here!!! read more

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This place was very romantic and delicious! Has an array of options to choose from. I would highly recommend their rack of lamb. IT WAS LIFE CHANGING! read more

We were running out of lunch options on a Monday afternoon when we had a peek of Di Mare down an alleyway. We wandered down expecting to be disappointed again, but we were anything but. The four of us shared the carpaccio (amazing), the mixed seafood antipasti (bloody good) and a carpet bagger steak (fantastic), and all left raving about how lovely it had all been. Beautiful courtyard, great food and nice service We'd all go back there again. read more

Had a great meal here last night. Service was great and the food tasted fantastic. We had the Seafood Chowder as well as the Oysters Cleoparta. Only complaint with the Chowder is it needed a bit more salt for our taste. We shared the mixed grill- beef, lamb and chicken. Very tender and flavorful meat with a mushroom sauce on the side that topped it off with heaps more flavor. All in all, a great experience. The price category does need to be updated. read more

Fun, intimate and cool vibe Italian family owned place. Could have been in the North End of Boston, or Manhattan. Get the mussels to start, with garlic bread, and the rack of lamb. For desert the chocolate cake. Done. read more

Awesome！Special lunch is just 12.5！Steak， lamb， chops and veggies！Good service and tastes. read more

Di Mare - Italian Near Me - Auckland, AUK

We were able to call and make a group reservation that night, and loved the outside of the restaurant. It was cute and romantic with lights strung outside. We ordered carbonara, steaks, seafood pasta, fish, and the HOT balls of fire (medium was really hot). The service and hostess was so friendly and quick. Looked like a cute family run restaurant. The steak and seafood pasta was ok, could have used more flavor. read more

This restaurant was so cute, loved the outdoor seating with the lights! We ordered Balls of fire and Penne pasta chicken in herbed cream sauce. You could tell everything was homemade, especially the meatballs, they were so flavorful. For desert we tried the fried banana and cassata ice cream cake. Everything was delicious, we would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Check in! A fancy Italian restaurant hidden in a small Rd. Tried lots of seafood, Oyster with natural, Di Mare seafood plate, scallops with rice and sauce. My daughter loved linguine pasta so much, she pinned 5 stars here. read more

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Di Mare is a hidden gem, and a great bargain for American travelers. Seems to be. Family run. I was drawn in by the BYOB sign and brought my own saving $50. But the food was what really wowed me. The mussels ($17NZ) were plump and very tasty on a bed of pasta ... putting our paltry ones to shame. Then rack of lamb was to die for, only $28NZ. order it rare. Easily the best meal I've had in Auckland, but more the best in a year of eating out in Washington. A couple from San Francisco at the next table were equally enthusiastic. Don't miss this one. I'm going back tomorrow. read more

Not great. Food was expensive, not exceptional, service was a bit slow. Would recommend that you spend your time elsewhere.

The restaurant is down a little walkway so it is quiet and private. We started with the cheese plate and were delighted with the selection and quantity. I had the rack of lamb with mint sauce; it was probably the best lamb that I've ever had. My wife ordered the scallops and was equally impressed. We shared the baklava for dessert; served warm with ice cream, it featured a unique and delicious combination of nuts. The service was very friendly. We plan to return next time we're in Auckland. read more

Stumbled across this place today when we hopped off the bus. Lunch specials are incredible, especially for the price. Another great find in New Zealand! read more

After searching on Yelp and reading the reviews, we decided to eat at Di Mare. Oh my..it lived up to it's reputation. The service was excellent, the setting charming and the food was outstanding. Fresh locally sourced food, delicious, beautifully presented and reasonably priced. Highly recommended. read more

Always come here for dinner when we visit Auckland, calamari entre is delicious and the Lamb racks have always been cooked perfectly. Nice generous portions and friendly staff read more

Really great food. Good menu and excellent seafood. Will got her again in a heartbeat.

This restaurant is no longer there. There is a new one called Rumi. RUMI | Persian Cuisine read more

I Hardly recommend this restaurant. We came from California for vacation in Auckland . We had one the best dinner in Di Mare. Food, service, atmosphere , everything was just perfect . read more

This place is a hidden gem in an alley way. The food is delicious and made to order! The owners are so sweet and involved in every process! Order the lamb with mint sauce it is so delicious! It is a very special place! read more

This is a phenomenal little place, a bit hidden away in the backyard. We had tuna (catch of the day) and steak with prawns. The meat is prepared to perfection and the sauces are inventive. Even the potatoes seem to be special. On rainy days they don't have a lot of room (no outside searing), but that makes the atmosphere very intimate. The price level is higher than $ though, I'd say $$$. And different from a review below it is alive and kicking! Thanks for a wonderful evening! read more