Cute little French restaurant. I lived there decor. The server was super nice and really wanted to…read moremake sure our meal was perfect. I would highly recommend this cute little gem in Auckland, NZ by the university.

We were out walking looking for a place for dinner on a Friday night, and were pleased that our…read morepath took us here. We ordered 2 different savory crepes, which were delicious and reminded us of the crepes we have enjoyed in France. We enjoyed cider, who is available sweet or dry, served in stemless bowls. For dessert we shared a Martinique crepe, delicious! A lovely meal with excellent service.

Loved this restaurant, everything was perfect. Amazing view of harbour. Food was fantastic…read more Service impeccable, Friendly staff.

A high-end restaurant overlooking the ferry terminal and water. Lovely evening with great service…read more As for the food, we went with local oysters; heirloom tomatoes; fish of the day; fried squash flowers and more. Everything prepared perfectly and oysters served with blackberry vinaigrette were very unusual. Expensive but good. Not sure why there aren't more Yelp reviews on it.

Love this little French bakery, a gem near my office in the Wynyard District. All of the food is…read morewonderful, quiches, pies and baguette sandwiches in addition to pastry desserts on offer each day. The woman who runs the shop, as well as nearly all staff, are native French speakers. It's a little shop with a few indoor tables and a few outside, similar to a typical French cafe which allows you to sit with a friend and watch the world go by.

Ahhh the famed Antoine's, I've been waiting to eat here for years but never really found the right…read moreoccasion... until recently (unfortunately) I found out a friend whose company I enjoy dearly is as much in to food as I am and we made a pact to try and eat our way around Auckland. Neither of us had been to Antoine's but have both heard lots about owner and chef Tony Astle. (who happened to be working the kitchen that night) The reservation went smooth, until they called back to confirm the afternoon we were due to dine. I missed the call but called the number back guessing what/who called I got a really confused staff member on the other end of the line who barely spoke intelligible English who was sure I wanted to book a table of six (when I was calling back to confirm my booking for a table of two) We arrived still laughing at the strange phone call, and stood at the steps after knocking on the door (??? yeah we wtf'd) ushered in to the little waiting room (??? again wtf) we peeled our coats off to have them stored away and shown to our (very small) table covered in white linen... in a bookish dining room that felt rather grandmotherly... the ambiance was hushed whispers and "don't touch anything, and sit up with your back straight"... The kind of fancy pants pompatry that I feared as a kid. The food... it wasn't outstanding certainly not what you'd expect for $$$$$... with all the great food and dining that's out there in Auckland today... my salmon gazpacho sort of looked at its feet shoved its hands in its pockets shrugged and heaved an apologetic sigh. The duck l'orange was boring and coyly sweet and a little dry... The oxtail was pretty bold and flavorful and wonderfully aromatic, fall off the bone delicious but it wasn't enough to redeem the rest of the experience. The dessert was pleasant at best. The wait staff was servile and theatrically trite... and didn't know when asked simple questions regarding the dishes... but knowledge about the wine was pretty good once you get past the thick accents. The strangest moment of all was at the end of the night going to pay... this place doesn't take eftpos, and the credit card went through an old zip zap (kids do you even know what this is???) and you're handed a hand filled receipt. It completed our time warp and we headed back through the doors to a world post Robert Muldoon and Margaret Thatcher. Pockets $445 (inc 120 for wine) lighter hardly feeling like we got our moneys worth... perhaps that is the cost for time travel.

This is hands down the best beverage I've ever had, and it's a taste I'll never forget. It's…read morerefreshing, flavorful, and crafted with so much care that you can tell it's made with quality ingredients. Add in the super romantic atmosphere--soft hues, comfortable seating, and a serene energy that wraps around you--and it's more than just a drink; it's a memory I'll hold onto. I'll absolutely be back again and again. Good service.

I have not been for a visit to Killarney Park in many months, so my very recent find of this lovely…read morelittle quaint french cafe was a treat I am very thankful for. I arrived on a quite dismal day and was not sure if they were open, but alas they were hooray! A few people were leaving as we arrived with takeaway coffees, and inside two tables of happy diners were chatting away. The music charmed us in with its frenchness, and the friendly waitress asked us to take a seat along the exposed brick wall in the charming eatery. With high exposed wooden ceilings, I could sense that this was perhaps part of the Pumphouse administration before they changed it into a cafe. The food cabinet although a little empty had some treats such as macaroons, and mini florentines, and also a solo fish pie with delicious french pastry, which my dad enjoyed. From his remarks whilst eating it, he stated that he had eaten in cafes in Paris and this pie was up to scratch, so good to know!! They have a lovely variety of savoury and sweet crepes, and my choice this visit was the Catherine Deneuve a crepe with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Stunningly scrumptious, very filling, and decorated stylishly. The waitress also mentioned that if my toddler needed it, they could make him a kids sized crepe. I am sure that when the Pumphouse which is directly next door has a show on, this cafe would be quite a spot to order a pre or post show coffee and bite to eat. Parking can also be accessed by turning off Killarney street towards the Pumphouse theatre sign, and this will bring you closest to the cafe. Such a peaceful spot, I love the surrounding Lake Pupuke.

It's the summer holidays in New Zealand, so my wife and I were fortunate to get a reservation. The…read morerestaurant was intimate and gave us the best culinary experience we've ever had. The service, ambiance, wine and food were all spectacular. We did a tour of the menu with wine pairings that exceeded all expectations. We can't say enough positive things about our experience and would recommend to anyone.

My fiancé and I had the pleasure of dining here for our Valentines dinner last night. We arrived…read moreearly and was warmly greeted by Ledio who arranged a beautiful table by the window with a spectacular view of the beautifully lit up Sky Tower. We had two waiters and one waitress who served us all evening. Hoped to have the dishes explained in more detail because of the busy rush this was slightly brushed off. However each dish certainly 'spoke for itself'. The night began with a glass of Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne with a fresh rose placed on the table which really set the romantic mood for our Valentines night out. Sourdough and butter: Mouse like browned butter on freshly toasted sourdough. Butter had hints of caramel, toffee yet still very savoury and it was fluffy to spread then instantly melted onto the bread just how I like it first thing in the morning. Snack Box: Dry ice number that transformed our table into a cloudy haze. Had an incredible olive that was so delicate as if it was merely the skin of the olive filled with olive jelly/oil almost, It popped and coated my entire mouth. Was morish. Next was a ginger something... paper thin slice of ginger with lace-like-looking something placed on top was refreshing. Lastly was a fried tuna? bacon? pork? thing have no idea what it was, waitress said it was bacon lol...(like I said nothing was explained) However I just put in my mouth closed my eyes and just let it speak to me. Kept looking at my fiancé like "are you tasting what I'm tasting" had a strong urge to snap my fingers a shout yaaaaaas queeeeen lol so yeah snack box 10/10 Wild mushrooms - swede - brown butter - oat milk tofu: I love me some good ol mushrooms on my steak but these mushrooms was a star on their own. Distinctly tasted like mushrooms but the best way to describe it would be like beef roasted to perfection...but it was mushrooms and tasted like mushrooms ??? the swede oooh the swede you could pour this on anything and it will make it taste good. A light flavoursome juice like gravy poured onto the dish. Tofu was creamy, light, bouncy and sweet that complimented the savoury dish. This dish could turn me vegetarian. Kingfish - strawberry gazpacho - cucumber - shiso: I had my doubts and was not too keen on fish with strawberries...ew. But of course it was delicious. Fish was buttery and simple, couple slices of really fresh raw fish with shiso (fish eggs) on top that gave little salty pops with the fish but once dipped in that strawberry vinaigrette it took it to the next level, perfect balance of flavour. Refreshing cucumber moments too. Skate - Apple - summer pine - daikon - ginger - Almonds: Texture upon texture. Roasted almonds that crunched so effortlessly. Sweet & spicy apples and ginger finely chopped together almost like a little salsa. Earthy radish. Firm skate fish. A little of everything on my fork Ka-Pow! an explosion of flavours fighting for the win but all cross the finish line together. Epic. wagyu deckle - carrot - coffee - cavil nero: Going back to my comment about how that mushroom dish earlier could turn me vegetarian...yeah nah..this dish threw that option out the door. A blanket of velvety, creamy, smooth carrot sauce to die for. Crunchy salty fried kale. Drooooooooooling cube of Wagyu beef myyyyyyyy goooooosh. I nearly cried it was so delicious lmfao! The sweetness of the velvet carrot the crunch of the salty kale and a slice of that fatty melt in your mouth Wagyu ohohohohooooo. I was transported to the gods. Amen. Sourdough ice cream - rhubarb - basil moss - chocolate: I needed this light refreshing dessert because I needed to be brought back to earth. Sweet and sour. I don't like very sweet things so for me I absolutely loved the strong sour punches from the rhubarb and the peaches. Wish I had more ice cream to go with the peaches I reckon because it did get a little too sour at the end. However very refreshing summery dessert that woke us up from our dreamy experience at Number 5. Cant wait to return.

My husband and I chose Auckland for our milestone anniversary celebration trip coupled with a…read moredinner degustation meal at The Grove. We opted for the 8 course (no drink pairing) and were absolutely wowed. Coming from the US, we didn't know what it meant to start a meal with "snacks" - this included venison roasted on natural charcoal with pine dusting, pacific coast oysters, large clam shells with a mouthwatering soup, and another whose name escapes me shaped like star anise. This was just how the meal began, the it was a journey through the flavors, textures, smell, and tastes of New Zealand, my favorite being the horse mussel. We ended the meal (after 2.5 hours) with dessert snacks of various textures and flavors. I was beyond stuffed and impressed. I was also surprised that we had to pay for our meal where we checked in and weren't given a bill or check. In the US, one rarely leaves the table without paying, but the trust and care shown to customers is unparalleled. As my husband and I were heading out, the owner, Michael who knew we were Americans, wished us a Happy Thanksgiving and shared that his wife had prepared pumpkin pie at his other restaurant in honor of the holiday, if we were interested. So kind. So full - both stomachs and hearts. Please visit if you're in the area.

One of my favorite places in Auckland for a fine dining experience. The dishes were great as was…read morethe service and wine pairing. In particular, the dishes were beautifully presented and not heavy, which was key for a tasting menu. For anyone looking for a high-end meal in Auckland, this would be my first recommendation.

Had our wedding dinner at Morita, just a small gathering of 9 people. First of all the staff were…read morefantastic, we felt very well looked after the whole night. We all had a customised 8 course dinner,each plate was something completely different from the last and were quickly brought to the table as soon as we had finished the last. The chef even came out and presented the wedding cake to us and took photos of us with the cake before it was dished out to us.very nice.

Cute bakery that has made itself a destination nestled into a quiet side street. The large space…read morehas a walk-in counter, a place for seating as well as a large kitchen area. We ordered a cake for my daughter's 5th birthday the same day. Ordered at 8am, was supposed to be ready at 5pm. When I arrived they admitted they had completely forgotten about it! They charged half price and delivered to our house which was appreciated given the circumstances. Not ideal as we weren't able to enjoy the awesome look of cake for that long before doing the candles, cutting and getting to bed. The cake itself was awesome with chocolate ganache and piled high with berries on the top. Would go again as long as forgetting orders isn't a regular thing.

This quaint cafe, located in an otherwise quiet residential street of Takapuna/Belmont, is always…read morebusy and as soon as you see the cabinet it is not hard to see why. Beautifully presented and devilishly decadent cakes, pies, tarts and donuts line the shelves just waiting to be devoured. Order at the counter, grab your plastic zoo animal, which serves as your table number, and pull up a pew at the communal table. Trust me, the food tastes every bit as good as it looks!