An hidden gem on the waterfront, specialised in Spanish food. Lovely ambience, great for a causal night out or intimate dining.
For the tapas, I ordered the Seared Scallops and Lamb Rack. The scallops were large and juicy, slightly rare so it might not be everyoneโs cup of tea. The lamb was delicious, well spiced and tender to chew. The potatoes which came along the lamb was tasty too.
For the main, I ordered the Paella Valencia. The paella was excellent flavored, especially the chicken and chorizo. It came in a massive portion, could probably serve 3 person.
Excellent service. Friendly waiter and waitresses and dishes were quick to serve.
Highly recommended. Will definitely come again.
Taste: 9/10
Presentation: 8/10
Service: 9.5/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value for money: 9.5/10
Price $30 per person excl alcohol
Really great food, high standard and a really nice environment to be at! Would recommend.
These guys were amazing, such quick beautiful food, service was amazing. My favourite dish was their tender lamb rack
I just went from drinks with some work mates. Setting was amazing. Cocktails were delicious. Service was fab. Loved it. Will be back again!!!!!
Came here using first table. We wanted the lamb ribs but that was not available on the first table which was a shame so we had to pick something else. We got the steak with the vegetables and then the lemon tart and brownie for desert. The lemon tart was great but it could have done without the passion fruit sauce, only because I dislike it tremendously. Service was really good and it overlooked the water which is always good
My husband and I stopped by for a couple of sun-downers last night while cycling downtown. It was a lovely setting on the waterfront with views of the harbour and bridge. The staff were friendly and attentive. Recommended!
went on quiet sunny Saturday, there were no others and felt private on a relaxing waterfront
food was good, Unlocked zomato Gold and special mention to Gnnochi which was Fab
Harbour view would keep you here until sunset. Ultimate paella is really big with heaps of seafood and meat insides, which can be shared for less than 3 people. The simple feta cheese with tomato bread is also nice. Would recommend this pan than the Italian one I tried in Ponsonby.
Lamb shanks was simply gorgeous, the meat fell off the bone so easily and the gravy was so good! Gnocchi was 5/5 for us!! The flavour was impeccable ๐ the seafood paella was good too although the seafood was rather dry. Overall amazing views and interior!
Love love love the gnocchi definitely the best gnocchi we have ever had. Presentation is also bang on. The salmon is crispy and delicious. Definitely will come back
Had a wonderful experience at Astor, located along the waterfront, trying out fusion Spanish & Mediterranean food. We started off with drinks and were served a range of tapas and mains (a huge paella and a salmon dish) showcasing the best of what they had to offer - took the pressure off deciding what to order for once!
As soon as we stepped in, we were drawn to the live music which created a lovely romantic vibe - Sure made the cold night better! Some dishes were definitely better than others. Everyone's favourite dish was hands down the Gnocchi which was served in super creamy sauce. I also liked the Calamari and venison meatballs. Definitely recommend going with a group and getting tapas (rather than the mains) to share as these are their specialty and we enjoyed the tapas much more. The plating of their food is also super unique and creative! Extra points for the overall experience and presentation.
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Great food, nice seaview and very friendly service. The restaurant is nice and cozy. We especially enjoyed the tapas here as the calamaris and lamb racks were amazing. The main dishes were nice too. I love the fresh veggies that came with the salmon but I would suggest a bit more sauce to make it perfect.
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๐ช๐ธWe got to try out a wide range of Spainish dishes which were presented in very unique & eye catching ways (e.g moon, stone, cow shaped plates๐คฉ)! The food we had were absolutely wonderful: ๐๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ก๐ข, ๐๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ, ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ, Lamb Rack, ๐๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ณ๐จ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌ, Grilled Tiger prawns, Calamares, Akaroa Salmon, Paella Valencia, Pattaya Bravas and Salads!! ( I especially enjoyed the ones highlighted in bold!) Thereโs also plenty of selection in the drinks menu! ๐ธWe really enjoyed our stay at this cozy waterfront bar & eatery for their amazing services! Live music also available during Friday and Saturday nights! ๐โฃโฃโฃ
The salmon harissa sauce was very delightful, one of the best flavoured salmon dishes I have had but unfortunately the salmon was overcooked.
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The paella rice was cooked and seasoned well though yet again they overcooked the seafood. Parts of it was fine like the shrimp as you can see it was nice and moist but the mussel was tough and dry.
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Overall there are good points to each dish and very reasonable for $34.50 for the two dishes with zomatogold.
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๐ Astor Tapas Bar and Eatery, Viaduct.
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Lovely place with an amazing view. Better if you go to enjoy the sunset. The food was delicious and the desserts (brownie and lemon tart) as well.
Great service, friendly bar/wait staff. Venison meatballs were delicious and Greek salad was really yum and big for a tapas portion. Would go back to try more tapas! Nice sunny arvo patio looking out over water. Fit out was really nice indoors/outdoors too.
Food quite nice. Soft and juicy. Peace place.lovely services. Beautiful view of bridges. Craft beer is fab. Have to go next time. In addition, the salad is in Cow bowl.
Beautiful sea view experience on a sunny Saturday. Actually have been there for several times. People recommend most is the paella platter but there are not much seafood in the rice. Tiger prawns are quite nice. Their signature ribeye steak is my favourite.
Searched on Zomato for Seafood Paella and decided to visit the Astor. We went there on a Friday night around 6ish. The restaurant was quiet compared with the bars nearby but the food was tasty and the service was good. It also has live music which made our dinner fantastic!
Love this place, definitely recommend this place. Very good environment and a nice view to have while dinning. There is excellent customer services here, would say it is the best I have ever visited. The food here is excellent too! The plating of the salmon looks fabulous, feels like a master chef dish, it tasted really nice to, went really well with the sauce. Paella was very nice as well, very good portion size and a generous amount of ingredients in it. Both dishes were really great, would definitely have it again next time. The good things need to be mentioned once again, very friendly staff and enjoyed our dinning experience a lot.
Food quality 10/10
Customer service 10/10
Environment 9/10
Recommendation 10/10
Extremely friendly wait staff, the gnocchi is exceptional, as well as the lamb shank. They also have mushroom stuffed with chorizo that you have to order. Will definitely be coming back.
Love the presentation of the dishes. The lamb rack and meatballs were really tasty. Mushroom was very creatively presented. Lovely ambience and friendly staff. Will definitely be back!
We had a great dinner today! Nice food and drink, friendly and helpful staff. Zomato gold is accepted here, that is easy to use. Definitely I will come back to try more food next time. :)
Definitely will come back for the food and service. Everything is just perfect.
Me and my friend came to this place because of the Zomato gold. We were so surprised about the food. Also, the service is pretty good. Like what I said everything is just perfect. Wish I will come back soon lol.
We dined here as a party of three for one friendโs farewell. The manager and staff were very welcoming and friendly, while the menu looked exciting and different which is what ultimately drew us in to this place.
We ordered three tapas and two mains as we came here with two Zomato Gold memberships. We chose the Venison Meatballs, Patatas Bravas, Gnocchi, Stuffed Capsicum, and the Paella Valencia.
I thought every single dish was phenomenal and perfect, although my favourites would be the gnocchi and paella. I thought plating was really beautiful and quite different with the unique looking bowls. Sitting outside, we had a really great view of the harbour too. Outstanding service and the deal with gold just all tied in together to give an amazing experience overall and I would definitely come back to dine for a special occasion.
Had the paella and salmon mains - both very tasty. The paella came with loads of meat, seafood and veges rather than just being carb heavy. I'm a fan of that! Friendly service, thanks.
Had a lovely dinner in the sun outside at Astor. Friendly service was complemented by some very yummy tapas. We ordered the lamb chops, patatas bravas, meatballs, gnocchi, calamari rings and crumbed fish. Lovely selection of flavours, particularly the sauces. Meatballs seemed a little average but the sauce was lovely! Great selection to choose from.
Visited Astor because it was listed on Zomato Gold - what a pleasant surprise!
Ordered battered oyster, peach sangria, cod, mushroom, paella and seared scallops, as well as the turmeric panna cotta.
Everything was well cooked and peach sangria is very refreshing. Service was extremely friendly and attentive. Great location, great view and great food - it made our night!
Portion size could be better but the service, location and view certainly made up for that.
Turmeric panna cotta is certainly very brave and interesting. +1 !
A real pleasant surprise thanks to zomato gold. We were lucky to have a table by the water with a beautiful sunset view and a distant sight of the Harbour bridge.
We ordered Sangria to begin with and it was a very welcomed start to the evening. Well mix of mellow red wine with freshness of fruits. Along this we had a bluff oyster each. Not as big as the ones I am used to but it was ok.
The Tiger prawns were my favorite. Very scrumptious sauce balanced with greens.
Accompanying the prawns we had the venison meat balls that had a good level of structure and moistness of a very tasty and rich sauce. also recommended.
The lamb, was ok but nothing to rave about. It would be that much more special if the waiting staff was less โbusyโ. Overall, we liked the place, and the food. Will come again.
Best tapas at viaduct. The sauce was so delicious. Sizes were huge. Super friendly and polite staff. We were very welcomed. We will go back again
Had an amazing time at this place last friday. Service a was a little bit slow but I think they were understaffed that night so it was very understandable but other than that, it was excellent. They have the friendliest staff here. We ordered 2 steaks and they were perfectly cooked and the sauce it came with was so good. We saw their tapas and they also looked very good so this place is definitely on our "go again" list.
Food overall was good; perhaps a bit on the saltier end - but flavoursome and beautifully presented. The staff were amazing - friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed a lovely meal with views of the harbour.
We had a wonderful evening overlooking the harbour and enjoying good food. The three of us had three tapas and a very large pan of paella , which was very good value. The whole environment was very relaxing. The staff were attentive, but not overbearing.
We had a great experience at Astor on Friday night! The new decor looks modern and stylish. The staff were polite and friendly and very accommodating to our preferences. The owner came out to greet us and we noticed him going to the other tables too to check everyone was enjoying their meals; very nice personal touch! He really knows his wines, so when ordering he would surely be the one to ask.
We ordered steak and salmon for our mains, they were just delicious! That bรฉarnaise sauce on the steak was perfection. The salmon was full of flavour and cooked really well. I really liked how big the portions were. We even used Zomato gold here which made it well worth it!
Will surely be dining at Astor again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Astor, food is delicious and it only exceeded our expectations. Interior is nice and new, very good wines, food is perhaps the best in the Princes Wharf area, kudos to the chef. We were very looked after by Sheema and also took this picture for us. We will going back in 2 weeks and I highly recommend to try this if you are around Wharf area. If I have to give score from 10 I will give it 9/10.
BEST PAELLA IN NEW ZEALAND!
One of the only and most consistently great seafood paella in the country.
Plus a stunning location on Princes Wharf. Great view of the sea and the harbour bridge etc
Great evening sun ronenjoy some drinks and dinner.
Very friendly staff and great value for money.
It's one of those sure fire go to restaurants when you know what you want
Thanks very much
amazing experience we had with family. food, drinks, service and ambiance is value for money. thanks for the meal and drinks keep up the good work will be back soon
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