TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

The Wine Box

79/100 (785 ratings)

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"We came here for the $20 lamb roast on Sundays. It included veggies, Yorkshire pudding, lamb, potatoes, and gravy. Delightful meal and tasty wine to..."

Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn

"I found this restaurant about two years ago by accident and loved it so much that I always remembered it as a place with good memories. The..."

Jonathan Chau

"Been going to the Wine Box for more than a decade. Had dinner in Feb 2019. The new owners are wonderful. Atmosphere still casual and eclectic. Steak..."

Mary Bryant

"Nice local menu. Cozy & comfy local atmosphere and most of time- friendly staff. It’s quite far from the city but always pleasant to visit on..."

Lucykim0626

"This was a great place to eat- very atmospheric and great food. I had the pork belly which was delicious, and the tiramisu which was a bit too..."

Pippa Plum

"We visited the wine box for my girlfriend's 30th birthday looking to make it a very special occasion. Our group had over 20 people so we were offered..."

Elliot Brown

"I've rated it five but I would give it 4.5 if there were the option but overall I love it.The first time I went, the restaurant didn't do..."

Gina Donaldson

"Food: steak and pasta were deliciousService: service was very good, polite and attentive. Good for kids?: Maybe. Although no kids..."

Shirlgt

"Fantastic all round as usual. I thought I would break away from my same as as always and had a steak instead - cooked to perfection! Even though the..."

Bonnie Seyb

"Had a great meal with my husband. The Valentines menu had a variety of options. My husband had the duo of venison and ostrich. very tender. I had the..."

Linda Uren

"OMG!!! Their Chicken Fettucine is to die for! I love the atmosphere at this restaurant. Its quite rustic with twinkly fairy lights and candles. I..."

Annie Drinkell

"Visited the wine box last week with my partner. The staff were very inviting and friendly. We ordered the flower pot and prawns for starters..."

Rebecca Clift

"Had the most wonderful experience tonight. From the beginning the service was wonderful and parking was very easy; they even had ramp access for..."

Cassandra Hallam

"With New Year revelry over and now into the second week of Jan 2017, we needed an afternoon of indulgence. So with the right amount of gloss on our..."

KiwiSonali

"Have been here many times and enjoyed the unique menu and unpretentious ambience. The food is well thought out and tasty, perfect proportions. A..."

Shreeram Mayadeo

"I booked 30 seats for my 30th birthday and from the minute I met with the owner (Karis) it was smooth sailing! I cannot fault anything on the night;..."

Gemma Woods

"This place is a cute little hideaway treasure in Albany. I went here on a anniversary night and it was very cute. Staff were nice and food was..."

Jessica

"We love this place, especially on a cold night when the fire's going and the candles are lit! The food here is to die for, although there are not..."

Natalie Morrison

"Went here for staff lunch, my goodness the peppered steak was delicious! Seared beautifully and so tender and moist. For starters we had garlic bread..."

Eve Espino

"Setting: 7/10CosyService: 6/10I felt a bit neglected initially, having to ask for a water glass, check on my drink order, other..."

Tracy Morison

"Went to the Wine Box for lunch, it was so delicious. They have a huge range of variety in their menu for everyone and the prices are very reasonable...."

Charlotte Louisa

"Lovely place to go on a winters night. Had the fireplace on, was nice and cosy. Had a perfectly cooked steak and very tasty fettuccine. Lovely..."

Amy Louise Edson

"Nice atmosphere; good food; friendly stuff who care about the costumers; yummy yummy food. Roo meat was amazing. Made our Sunday..."

Alina Zotova

"I drove pass this restaurant hundreds of times but never tried it until my friend took me in on weekday noon. There's no much ppl sitting there have..."

Flora

"Fabulous place to go in Albany! I've been living in Albany for 7months and this is the BEST restaurant for exotic food for sure! They got kangaroo..."

Gloria

"I feel so lucky to have found this gem in Albany area! I was just browsing on Zomato to decide where to have dinner at and found this place. I made a..."

Jay

"My partner took me to The Wine Box for our last date night (4/2/16).On arrival our waitress (long blonde hair) took us to our table which..."

Chch Chick

"Excellent coffee, excellent ambience, excellent staff, fantastic food.Husband and I had been looking for another cafe after our regular one..."

Janet Plummer

"Excellent dining experience from the diverse menu, helpful staff and cosy atmosphere. I had the eggplant involtini which was delicious and my partner..."

Melissa Mathieson

"Food is always well presented and yummy. Menu is a bit boring but a good place to go to for consistently good food. Price is ok and they don't..."

Natasha Chung

"I have had such great experiences here.I have coeliac disease and its nice to know that they cater well for this. They had a lot of options for me,..."

Elysia Paton

"Visited the a Wine Box on a cold winter evening with my wife and a couple of friends. The staff and the warm fire made it a welcoming place. Nice..."

Fylde

"The Wine Box Restaurant is quite special to me because it was the place my partner chose to take me on our first ever dinner date. My partner ordered..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"We have dined at The Wine Box many times and it has always been a pleasant experience (otherwise we would keep returning!) We dined last Saturday..."

Ali Lousley Guild

"Dinner at The Wine Box was an amazing experience, from the decor, to the customer service, to the very exquisite cuisine! Classy, elegant and..."

Sophia

"This place is fab! I came here for a friends baby shower lunch and really enjoyed myself. I tell you this place was a true haven amongst a cold and..."

House Of Eats

"Lovely breakfast! Had the maxi breakfast, Good size and presentation was great!. Partner had the mushroom breakfast which was cooked beautifully...."

Dominic Zolezzi

"A warm and informal dining experience. I took my girlfriend there on a Thursday night and the experience was good. The staff were friendly and..."

Frazer Noble

"We had not been to the Wine Box for quite a while, so decided to lunch there today. We sat on the deck in the very comfortable seagrass chairs...."

Lochbuie

"We held our company Christmas function at The Wine Box last night. Our experience with this restaurant was amazing! Loved the food, service &..."

Natalie Hayes

"Four of us went to the Wine Box on Saturday night and we all enjoyed it. All the entrees went down well and the steaks we had were cooked exactly as..."

Moggie

"This little low key establishment in Albany has a very good ambience. I came here as a group of four. For entrée we had calamari, mussels with..."

Seb Yuntian Liu

"Fabulous menu, tasty food and well presented. Friendly and efficient staff. From rabbit to emu to kangaroo as well as the usual fare. Nice wine menu...."

Olive Lady

"We went to the Wine Box for the first time today for lunch,the staff were very friendly, food was superb, I had the leek,potato and bacon soup my..."

Judy

"I had booked for Mothers Day, for their second service at 11am. Place was busy when we arrived. Right from when we sat down, the service was..."

Kim Ormsby

"Incredible service! Amazing food! The best place I have been to! I booked a table for my 21st and had a set menu it was delicious food and such great..."

Nicola

"Not as good as normal. We are regulars and the food and service is always excellent as is the wine. We went for an impromptu lunch on valentines day..."

Helen Gyde

"I've just been to The Wine Box for the umpteenth time and once again had a wonderful meal and outstanding service. I've had varied meals over the..."

Rene Bretschneider

"Came in for dinner last week Friday, and had an amazing night! I have been a few times in the past to this cozy restaurant and have always enjoyed..."

Izzy

"We were disappointed to see that The Wine Box was closed when we went last week as we had been wanting to try them for ages. (the note on the door..."

Emily

"I am writing this review for my husband Nick, as we came here for his work function last week. There was 15 of us in total, and our meals were..."

Nick P

"This quickie review was the result of an extended catch up with a visiting Kiwi ex-pat, doing a visual check on family and friends in..."

Onetakekate

"Possibly the best restaurant on the North Shore. We shared the antipasto platter( which was huge,) for mains we had a real mixture ( rabbit,..."

Jenna

"Very nice meal. Well presented. The waitress was friendly and the service was very good and we didn't have to wait too long for the meal to arrive...."

Heather Nelson

"Went here last Friday and I thought the atmosphere was lovely, food was good, and the service was great - we had a fantastic waitress (lucky Wine Box..."

Catherine Bannister

"Gorgeous little building in the old village area in Albany ! Couldnt fault the service, prompt and efficient. We shared the anti pasto platter, it..."

Jerry

"Had a quick breakfast at The Wine Box, great eggs Benedict( salmon).my partner had the big breakfast ( all the usuals) Service was friendly and..."

Tania James

"Me and a few of my teacher friends went to The Wine Box last night for a well deserved staff dinner and it was awesome. Peppered scotch fillet was..."

Janine Raine

"We've dined here several times over the last few years and always thoroughly enjoyed the dishes we have ordered.To read about our latest..."

Celeste Bowden

"Great atmosphere, food was lovely, desserts especially so. Found out that steamed koru are edible.The service was fast and friendly. Good wine..."

Matteo

"Second time we've been there & absolutely divine. Gorgeous food, great wait staff and love the atmosphere. Definitely one of our..."

Michelle Stephens

"My husband took me to lunch on my Birthday. This was quite simply devine. I had a little "food envy" when I saw my husband's starter of chicken..."

Verity Swift

"Exciting dishes on offer...crocodile, ostrich, kangaroo, rabbit...but dont let that put you off,the calamari was..."

Rochelle Maifeleni

"We go to Winebox regulary, always have great, friendly service. Would highly recommend as a casual get together with friends and family, is set in a..."

Rochelle May

"Have been several times to the Cafe for both lunch and dinner, great food, relaxed atmosphere, priced right. Must do breakfast some..."

Suzanne

"The wild game trio with a glass of Otago pinot noir is the way to go here if you like being adventurous with food. Service could have been slightly..."

Shamal Kumar

"The steaks are really good, the mushrooms sauce was FANTASTIC, a little bit disappointed that they didn't have any of the two entrees that we wanted..."

Joaquin Frutos

"Love this place. Old school and true to the original character of Albany. Good, honest food and great wine. Their signature dish of chicken livers..."

Anne Foster

"Comments about this restaurant are really polarized,but I don’t regret about my choice😄Flat bread is amazing,while fish of the day is..."

Marvis Meng

"Loved it here food was food we had pizza.. And quiet I will go back pizza was yummy and staff very..."

Estelle

"This meal was outstanding. We had the lamb cutlets with garlic green beans and potato gratin and slow braised beef cheeks with celeriac puree and..."

Paul and Jayne Wheeler

"What an amazing meal. The best Lemon Pepper Squid ever! The food and favours were fantastic and the portion sizes were just right. Roast Lamb &..."

TJ Mauheni-Zacharias

"We were very impressed with this lovely place. We hadn't booked and were a group of six, but they welcomed us in and we had a fabulous meal. The..."

Wendy Chisholm

"I was very surprised at this little out of the way restaurant. Having a real roaring fire at your back is always a good start. As this was a semi..."

Martin Donoghue

"Local restaurant we hadnt been to for a while so decided to give it a try. Easy parking and nice to sit outside while it is still warm enough. Menu..."

tanya lornie

"We had a birthday dinner for a party of 4 two months ago. The set menu was great value for money and delicious with the wine pairing recommended by..."

Melinda Meaker

"Beautiful food although my partner ordered the steak medium rare and it came out rare then they did it again and it was rarer than before. The lady..."

Avalon Helleur

"We had Mothers Day Breakfast here. The service was great however when one of our group went to order her waffles she was told they had none. A little..."

Mel McLean

"We were a group of 22 and ordered from a 3 course set menu. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the service was fantastic. Duck liver pate is definitely..."

Hazel Main

"What genuine and caring hosts! I have complicated food scenarios and I felt welcome and supported at this cafe. The waitress was willing and helpful..."

Calico Dawn

Paper Moon Albany

74/100 (1059 ratings)

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"Very handy when out shopping, always full of diner , tasty food and friendly service..."

Rex Chen

"Cabinet food is stocked with so much goodness..that it took a while to choose. I had the mocha cheese cake which I couldn't fault. Coffee was great..."

Garron White

"What a great place to hang out! My first time in the neighbourhood and love all about this place! Awesome service, delicious cappuccino & chocolate..."

Whittling Arts

"I originally came here as Columbus didn’t offer any vegan options except a salad in the cabinet that didn’t look very fresh, so Paper Moon was..."

Mya S

"One of my favorite spots. Incredibly trendy tasteful decor and DELICIOUS food. Great for a coffee/lunch meet up. Lots of classic and unique options..."

Jaclyn Everett

"This place is in the albany food court and it’s a big step up from the typical fast food kind of places you usually find at food courts.Coffee..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"Please bring back the mushroom trio 🙏 it was so different to have creamy mushrooms with a balsamic hit and different types of mushrooms. Now the..."

Kelly

"Definitely the best cafe in the mall. I really enjoy their wedges with cheese and bacon. Always very crispy wedges. The cakes are a bit overpriced..."

Hayley Smith

"Their pasta of the day - chicken bacon mushroon with creamy sauce is the best! And the manager Leo is really helpful and super accomodating! Best..."

Annie

"There’s no better way to escape the busy crowd at Westfield Albany Mall than to sit and relax at Papermoon Cafe and Bar. It was..."

XED 🐘

"The service was really good. Coffee was really good. The food was fairly good but the hollandaise sauce was a tad buttery. Other than that it's a..."

Biani Hoskins-Peri

"Have been visiting the cafe over the years. The cabniet food has really steped up its game latly! Now every visit there is another new cake to try..."

Rusty22017

"Came here spontaneously after realising that the rest of the food court was closed. The service was really great - staff were polite & attentive. I..."

Ashleigh Kulwant

"Had an excellent meal and coffee here today. Staff were welcoming and efficient. Food was well presented and tasty. Service was fast despite the fact..."

Meghan Kerr-Phillips

"Came here for breakfast. Sat outside which was really nice but started to get really crammed as more and more people sat down. There's not much space..."

Brooke Tokana

"Nice interior with decent desserts... They have friendly staff and nice service. A little downside would be the price - $9 (or $10) for one brownie...."

Heather

"Situated in Albany's mall, Paper Moon Cafe is towards the exit of the food court and is worth visiting. The staff are friendly, and welcoming and the..."

Frazer Noble

"Good food, slow service expected if during rush hour. Limited seating due to in a mall. Food was fresh and flavourful. Would definitely return...."

Jack

"Been here a number of times over the past few years and first I must say that the staff are always friendly, work like little Trojans and the service..."

Sharon

"This is a busy mall cafe that has an attractive food display, extensive menu and efficient staff.I had an average latte here along with..."

Kerryj

"Customer service is good and a nice set up. Food is of good quality however I have noticed the quality is sometimes inconsistent.I am a..."

Sarah Clarke

"Really pleasant dining experience. We were a party of six and had dinner (7pm) at Paper Moon. Food was excellent. From the fish and chips to the..."

Egon Ronnie

"I've made many visit here at paper moon Albany I'd have to say this place never disappoints me in terms of service one of my favourite cafes situated..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"MEAT PLATTER AND GREEN BEANS SIDE...Really fantastic beans with beautiful macadamia sauce. Meat platter was great and decent amount of food. Only..."

Kate Irvine

"We had dinner as a couple here on Thursday night. We used to eat here quite regularly under the old owners, but have found that things are not quite..."

Robyn Wickenden

"Coffee is good. Food not much so. I come here once in a while normally with workmates having meeting. Sometimes it can really get busy with not..."

Toru Tres

"Love the creamy mushroom here except the portion seems getting smaller now. Coffee is allpress which is nice, service is ok, a good place for..."

Zhang Athena

"I enjoy visiting Paper Moon Cafe every time i visit the mall. The eggs benedict is amazing! One of my favourite places for french toast - a must..."

Kim M

"Lunched yesterday at Paper Moon in Albany Mall. As usual it was packed but there were still tables available outside in the winter sunshine...."

Lochbuie

"My wife and I visited these folks for the first time today. Great service and great coffee!!! They we also very accommodating finding something for..."

Chris O'Brien

"I asked to make one Affogato which wasnt on the menuYet, they made me one, with the spinkle of cinnamon on top. It was the best..."

JrdnJnf

"We enjoyed a great Thai Beef Salad, which was a really good combination of ingredients and excellent service! It's nice to have the option of..."

S B

"Went to lunch with a friend and found the service to be friendly and efficient. The prices were fine and the place fairly busy with a few tables..."

Helen Gyde

"Went here with a friend of lunch today, the food was amazing! I had a slow cooked steak sandwich with wedges. I couldnt fault the dish at all, apart..."

Becca Callaghan

"Came for an anniversary breakfast on a Sunday morning. Warm friendly service and great meals to go on top! Will defo be back!Thanks..."

Claire Reichert

"Went to Paper Moon over the weekend and really had an enjoyable time. The service was excellent, the young man who was on our table was very..."

Julie Gielen

"Went for dinner with my husband the other day before going to the cinema which is opposite. Have been there during the day a few times before to get..."

Teresa

"I went there with my mother for lunch this week and had a really nice time. There was only the bar table available when we got there and sat down. A..."

Anne Forest

"Highly recommend Paper Moon Albany for a night cap after movies or even a meal during the day. Food is varied and healthy options are available. ..."

Adele Shaw

"This place was originally recommended to me by a friend as we were having a conversation about the best place to eat Eggs Benedict. Turned..."

Donny Chai

"Love! Good food good staff... Always..."

Nikki McLaughlin

"OMG the deserts at the Albany Cafe are unbelievable, we are addicted to the food and service 5 stars for deserts.We even went late one night..."

Kai We Like .

"Nice lil cafe, food and service always of high..."

Fraggle Rock

"Fantastic, fast service. French toast with bacon, banana and fresh fruit was lovely - perfect; not too heavy or sweet. Will be..."

KirstyT

"Awesome presentation! The coffee was amazing! The French toast was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent even though they were super..."

Jessica Holes

"Won’t disappoint you, the food was great however the portion size could have been better. Nice place to take your family with variety of options..."

Erandathi Fonseka

"The dishes were very well presented, the chef adds some originality and flair. The cabinet food looks delightful, and prices quite reasonable...."

Rex Morgan

"I really wish I had of got the name of the barista but tonight was a bit hard for me working my first retail Christmas eve. But, my girl pulled..."

Siobhan Bond

"The best eggs benedict I have ever tried. The combination of the sauce, bread and hashbrown with your choice of item is top tier. I have moved from..."

RAJINDER SINGH

"Wow was not expecting that. Just had a fantastic breakfast here especially the French toast as seen in the pictures. Such a great variety of fruit..."

mcenergy - IDS Products ltd

"The coffee is absolutely amazing, and the environment and staff are even better! Friendly people and good food as well. Highly..."

Ben O'Reilly

"I've been twice now, and both times the cakes have been delicious. The staff are always..."

Ivan

"Really love this Cafe the sevice is always great and they do the best coffee in the..."

Ambley Martin

"Love this place, we found it so well presented, would recomend their pistachio..."

Galina Nelyubova

"👇First day of Chinese New Year 🧧 we woke up with lovely paper moon coffee : ☕️ x 6 🤣🤣🤣And We have chocolate 🍫 fish 🐟 with..."

R L (RR)

"The best cabinet food around! I love how the favourites are always there. Apple crumble to die for as well as noodles salad and Mexican stack! Great..."

mangy unicorn

"Fab breakfast and the guy behind the counter has superb customer experience..."

Wanita Zoghby-Fourie

"You don’t usually expect much from a cafe in a mall. But every time we come here, coffees are the best every time! Kids fluffy is actually fluffy..."

Albina Teterina

"Just had the best fish chips I’ve had in a cafe, and the best thing is it came out on a steaming hot dinner plate. The coffee was hot n strong,..."

ngaire marwood

"My GF and I both love to frequent Papermoon Cafe in Albany mall as it has become our favourite, the food is always well presented and tastes amazing..."

shannon brocas

"Nice place, bit busy due to weather. We ordered French Toast and Mt Aoraki Salmon Bagel - both were delicious and cappuccino was good. Drinks came..."

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