Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Modern Italian. Fresh ingredients, great taste and a lively atmosphere, but with somewhat high prices. They also have a bakery and making good bread.
87 locals recommend
Amano
Britomart PlaceModern Italian. Fresh ingredients, great taste and a lively atmosphere, but with somewhat high prices. They also have a bakery and making good bread.
A newly opened Asian eatery with a casual menu and tasty food. One of the better views in the city.
Seven
52 Tyler StA newly opened Asian eatery with a casual menu and tasty food. One of the better views in the city.
Bistro style. Popular spot with a happy loud ambiance and well-made Kiwi food. They do not take bookings to get there early and start with a drink.
101 locals recommend
Depot
86 Federal StBistro style. Popular spot with a happy loud ambiance and well-made Kiwi food. They do not take bookings to get there early and start with a drink.
High quality Italian. From the starters to the desserts – everything is done beautifully – and the service is solid. Highly recommended!
51 locals recommend
Baduzzi
26 Jellicoe StHigh quality Italian. From the starters to the desserts – everything is done beautifully – and the service is solid. Highly recommended!
Asian fusion. The dumplings and baos are some of the highlights in the menu! So far we have never been disappointed here, even though service is really slow.
15 locals recommend
White + Wong’s
Asian fusion. The dumplings and baos are some of the highlights in the menu! So far we have never been disappointed here, even though service is really slow.
Coming from Japan, we are picky about Sushi. The only decent place with reasonable prices that we found so far is Sushi Train in the Viaduct. The sashimi is fresh and reasonably big. Please make sure you try the various white New Zealand fishes, which make for excellent sushi. Good service and friendly staff.
7 locals recommend
Sushi Train
89 Customs St WComing from Japan, we are picky about Sushi. The only decent place with reasonable prices that we found so far is Sushi Train in the Viaduct. The sashimi is fresh and reasonably big. Please make sure you try the various white New Zealand fishes, which make for excellent sushi. Good service and friendly staff.
One of our favourite cafés in Auckland. Perfect spot for lunch and make sure you order their platter. They have a hidden back garden which is ideal for a slow and sunny breakfast/brunch/lunch.
16 locals recommend
Salta Cafe
285 Ponsonby RdOne of our favourite cafés in Auckland. Perfect spot for lunch and make sure you order their platter. They have a hidden back garden which is ideal for a slow and sunny breakfast/brunch/lunch.
an Argentinian steak house. Casual, affordable and tasty. Service is friendly and attentive. They do not take bookings, so go early to secure a table.
8 locals recommend
El Sizzling Chorizo
138 Ponsonby Rdan Argentinian steak house. Casual, affordable and tasty. Service is friendly and attentive. They do not take bookings, so go early to secure a table.
Non Solo Pizza
259 Parnell RdLong-time running Italian. Solid food and filled with regulars.
Long established Italian. Loved by the locals for its food, cosy atmosphere and homely service. Their olive pizza bread and pan fried prawns are great to start off your diner.
13 locals recommend
Mamma Rosa Pizzeria Restaurant
31 Melanesia RdLong established Italian. Loved by the locals for its food, cosy atmosphere and homely service. Their olive pizza bread and pan fried prawns are great to start off your diner.
German. Good selection of beers. Please be aware, portions are massive so please share or go on an empty stomach!
7 locals recommend
Der Metz Restaurant
11 Averill AveGerman. Good selection of beers. Please be aware, portions are massive so please share or go on an empty stomach!
The cafe is located in Cornwall Park and it is always popular among families with young children. The Park has centuries-old heritage sites, wide-open spaces, tree lined avenues and walks, places of peace and tranquillity. You can either drive or take a walk up to One Tree Hill from the cafe.
36 locals recommend
Cornwall Park Cafe
Pohutakawa DriveThe cafe is located in Cornwall Park and it is always popular among families with young children. The Park has centuries-old heritage sites, wide-open spaces, tree lined avenues and walks, places of peace and tranquillity. You can either drive or take a walk up to One Tree Hill from the cafe.
Good vibe, right by the beach. Have breakfast, brunch or lunch here. Their gelato is fantastic!
148 locals recommend
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeGood vibe, right by the beach. Have breakfast, brunch or lunch here. Their gelato is fantastic!
Tokyo Bay
20 The StrandModern Japanese. Great views and a high quality dining experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
A must go place for drinking. There are many bars around this area and we guarantee you that you will have fun!
17 locals recommend
Ponsonby Social Club
152 Ponsonby RdA must go place for drinking. There are many bars around this area and we guarantee you that you will have fun!
Parks & Nature
It is Auckland's oldest park and at 75 hectares one of the largest in the city.
The Auckland War Memorial Museum often presents amazing exhibitions. There is a winter garden which is our favorite spot to take our children to.
250 locals recommend
Auckland Domain
Park RoadIt is Auckland's oldest park and at 75 hectares one of the largest in the city.
The Auckland War Memorial Museum often presents amazing exhibitions. There is a winter garden which is our favorite spot to take our children to.
Essentials
It is located right in the city, about 400 metres away from our apartment. Very handy!
143 locals recommend
Countdown Auckland Metro
19-25 Victoria St WIt is located right in the city, about 400 metres away from our apartment. Very handy!